Master of Science in Engineering MSE, Profile Geomatics

The modular course structure of the MSE in Geomatics allows part-time or full-time studies. You gain and deepen the required knowledge and skills in specialist theory modules, context modules and applied research projects.

The MSE in Geomatics comprises a total of 90 ECTS credit points. When studying full-time the Master’s course can be completed in three semesters. When studying part-time the completion of the degree takes longer proportionally to the selected part-time study mode.

The course consists of different types of modules: Technical scientific specialization (TSM) modules, Fundamental theoretical principles (FTP) modules, Context (CM) modules, as well as specialisation modules (GEO) and specialisation research projects:

The TSM, FTP and CM modules comprise 30 ECTS credit points (3 ECTS per module) and are offered in collaboration with the other Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences. These modules are taught in Zürich. More than 100 modules are offered, we recommend these modules for the geomatics profile.

Here you find more information on the programme structure

The specialisation of the profile Geomatics (GEO) comprises a selection of specialisation modules and the specialisation projects (together 30 ECTS credit points) plus the Master thesis (another 30 ECTS credit points). The specialisation modules are offered at the FHNW Campus in Muttenz and are taught by Geomatics experts of the FHNW Institute of Geomatics. The following modules are available:

Module description HABG STAR (AUT and SPR, self-study with coaching sessions)
Module description GEO_AdvSpatM ‘Advanced Spatial Methods’ (AUT)
Module description GEOSensing ‘Multi-sensor multi-dimensional GeoSensing’ (SPR)
Module description GEO CadSys 'Schweizerische Katastersysteme' (SPR, Blockbildung)

The MSE in Geomatics provides an education based on science and is oriented towards applications and challenges. Key elements in achieving this focus are the two applied research projects (20% of the study time) and the Master Thesis (one third of the study time) that each student completes during the course of the MSE in Geomatics. The project topics are diverse and often interdisciplinary. The projects may consist of applied research questions from areas such as Navigation, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Analysis and Location-based Services, Mapping, Drones/UAVs, Sensors and Measurement Technologies, Environment Monitoring, Sustainable Planning, Laser Scanning and Building Information Modelling (BIM), Archaeology or Augmented Reality.

The MSE projects are offered in relation to ongoing applied research projects at the FHNW Institute of Geomatics and/or with partners from industry and government. This ensure topicality and provides opportunities to expand the student’s professional networks

Module Specialization Project 1 (PDF)
Module Specialization Project 2 (PDF)
Module GEO Master Thesis (PDF)