MASTER OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Background

With an ever-growing global population and the energy demands of industries and consumers rising higher than ever before in history, we are rapidly depleting earth’s non-renewable energy resources (oil, gas and coal), and moving to a problematic change of climate. This rising problem and the accompanying challenges we are facing worldwide have raised the demand for skilled engineers to successfully develop and implement sustainable energy technologies. Do you feel called upon to make a valuable contribution to the sustainable energy transition? If so, the Master’s in Energy Technology at the IST Burkinafaso is the right choice for you. Securing a sustainable energy future implies an energy transition that will require a new generation of dedicated engineers and researchers capable of developing, optimizing, and integrating sustainable energy sources including solar power, wind power, and energy from biomass. Because of the intermittency of these sources storage of energy is an important factor for success. This requires innovative batteries and research into hydrogen as an energy source. New technologies need to be integrated into existing power networks and market structures. The design of new forms of energy distribution, energy market structures, and smart grids is necessary to satisfy the energy needs of modern societies.

Justification

Energy is the defining challenge of the 21st century. Finding solutions to important global challenges to help achieve an affordable, sustainable and clean supply of global energy is a core task for us. Do you want to develop and apply clean and effective energy technologies that will change the world? Join our Master’s programmes and you will learn how to produce energy safely, economically and using low-emission technology, as well as utilising renewable energy sources. Energy Technology includes renewable energy sources (such as solar energy, wind energy, and energy from biomass) and technologies designed to improve energy efficiency. A transition to a society based Sustainable Energy is necessary to be self-sufficient, meet the growing global demand for energy, and address the threat of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. This transition will require fundamental innovations affecting the world’s energy landscape

The targeted group includes holders of:

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognized bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. You have a completed Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, or electrical engineering.

General Objectives

Study this programme to gain in-depth knowledge of new energy technologies combined with knowledge and skills in innovation and entrepreneurship. Within the programme, you will study different sustainable energy technologies, as well as economic, social, legal and ecological aspects of these. There is a special focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as product development and how innovation can be realized in commercial contexts.

Specific Objectives

At the end of this programs students will be able to:

The Master in Energy Technology gives you a broad introduction to energy technology themes, and the opportunity to build your professional profile within Smart Energy Technology or Materials for Energy Technology. You will work in interdisciplinary groups, both in laboratory work and in projects.

Master’s in Energy Technologies is the perfect launch pad for an exciting future in sustainable energy – whatever you want it to be. Find out how you get your double degree, as well as the learning outcomes and skills that it represents.

Energy Technology (ET) is an interdisciplinary program in which six departments cooperate. The six departments are: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture, Building and Planning and Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences. This cooperation gives you the opportunity to look at our energy supply from different viewpoints. This program is part of the strategic research area of Energy. It educates academic engineers who possess scientific knowledge on and insight into the design, behavior and performance of energy technologies and the integration of these technologies in grids, buildings and society.

Duration of the Programme:

This course is offered on a Two-year (Four semesters), full-time or online.