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Master's Degree in "Energy Systems". School of Science and Technology. International Hellenic University.

Description

Knowledge:
• Thorough understanding of the basic technical principles of operation of energy systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the technologies making use of and converting renewable and fossil sources of energy.
• Development of basic technologies and administrative knowledge that are necessary for the successful professional career in organisations, governments, and businesses related to energy.

Skills:
• Search for, analyse, and synthesise data and information, using the necessary technologies.
• Plan and manage projects.
• Generate new research ideas.
• Promote free, creative, and conductive thought.
• Decision-making.

Competences:
• Practical application of the knowledge.
• Adjustment to new situations.
• Autonomous work.
• Group work.
• Work within an international environment.
• Respect to diversity and multiculturalism.
• Respect to the natural environment
• Presentation of social, professional, and moral responsibility with regard to gender-related issues.
• Opportunity to criticise and self-criticise.
• Written and oral communication in English.

Further Information

The MSc in Energy Systems of the International Hellenic University aims to provide postgraduate education in Energy Systems and it is addressed to students and company or organisation executives interested in acquiring specialised knowledge in this field.
The basic objectives of the Postgraduate Programme are the following:
• Provision of interdisciplinary education in the field of energy, with focus on technology and the use of fossil and renewable sources of energy, which allows at the same time the development of the skills required in modern labour market.
• Development of basic technologies and administrative knowledge that are necessary for the successful professional career in organisations, governments, and businesses related to energy.
• Support of self-awareness and self-confidence through knowledge and practice on Energy Technology.

In order to obtain the Master of Science in Energy Systems, it is necessary to gather ninety (90) ECTS credits during three semesters (30 ECTS credits per semester).

Relation To Employment

Holders of qualifications that belong to this type may work either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in companies and organizations in the private or in the public sector.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.

Awarding Body

International Hellenic University

Qualification Type

MASTER’S DEGREE (METAPTYCHIAKO DIPLOMA EIDIKEFSIS)

Name

Higher education

Purpose

Basic

Duration

2 years

Supplements

Thematic Areas

Electricity and energy