MSE Profile Electrical Engineering, FHNW School of Engineering and Environment

In the Electrical Engineering profile, you deepen your knowledge in key technologies of modern electrical systems and define your individual areas of focus:

• Power electronics, power semiconductors, electromagnetism

• Electrical networks: smart grids, energy management, energy storage systems, grid and system analysis

• Digital/mixed-signal ASIC and FPGA design

• Particulate matter measurement and aerosol technology

• Sensor systems

• Signal processing and communication technologies

The MSE programme comprises 90 ECTS credits and is clearly structured: you combine solid theoretical foundations with hands-on project work while continuously developing your individual profile. The modular structure allows you to tailor your studies to your professional goals – in close collaboration with experts from academia, industry and research.

Throughout the programme, you learn to think abstractly while acting in an application- and solution-oriented way. You build strong methodological expertise, understand complex interrelationships and solve problems independently. In practice-oriented projects, you deepen your skills and gain valuable professional experience. You develop products and processes using the latest technologies, acquire solid project management skills and understand business contexts. When tackling complex challenges, you make significant analytical, conceptual and technical contributions to innovative solutions – and, thanks to strong communication skills, operate confidently in international environments.

The MSE programme comprises 90 ECTS credits:

• 30 ECTS by completing the central theoretical modules
• 24 ECTS through your area of specialisation (project work and complementary courses)
• 30 ECTS upon successful completion of the Master’s thesis.
• 6 ECTS - Supplementary courses (EVA) – specialised courses outside the core theory modules, tailored to your individual profile

The core element of the programme is the individual specialisation within a chosen profile. You develop this specialisation through theoretical and practical work at one of the institutes of the FHNW School of Computer Science, supported throughout your studies by a personal advisor.

Through selected theoretical modules as well as practice-oriented research and development projects, you acquire unique, high-level competencies. Carefully chosen theoretical modules further deepen and broaden your expertise.

How to proceed:

1. You contact the profile coordinator and/or a potential advisor to explore your specialisation options.
2. You apply for a place in the programme.
3. The MSE Admissions Committee decides on your admission.
4. Once admitted, you select theoretical modules from the available offerings together with your advisor.
5. Your module selection and the content of your specialisation are defined in the Individual Study Agreement (ISA).

Institute for Automation
Institute of Electric Power Systems
Institute for Sensors and Electronics

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• Electrical Engineering
• Energy and Environment
• Mechatronics and Automation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Photonics and Laser Engineering