OBJECTIVES

Consisting of introductory general courses followed by two parallel majors with advanced courses, the MSc SEE programme provides a basic and an advanced state-of-the-art educationin the fields of power generation and energy utilization in the built environment by means of economically and environmentally sustainable systems and technologies. The programme is focused on the technical and economic aspects of application of both conventional and renewable energy technologies as well as of relevant policies and practices with the final aim of providing and utilizing energy at the least financial, environmental and social costs. Advanced methods are to apply to the practical design and modelling of thermal systems, the construction of relevant devices, as well as to their performance evaluation during operation and the assessment of environmental impact. Through various project work assignments carried out in collaboration with experts from companies, services and enterprises, students will have an opportunity to obtain proficiency in solving real problems. The MSc SEE programme includes a number of study visits to power and refrigeration plants, factories and other facilities relevant to the program objectives in both Croatia and neighbouring countries. Advanced lecturing in terms of distance learning is arranged with the partner universities.

Total duration of the taught courses is 9 months corresponding to 60 ECTS credits (one week of full time studies corresponds to 1.5 ECTS credits) followed by five months reserved for thesis project work accounting for 30 ECTS credits. The programme is offered to applicants from all over the world with a suitable academic background i.e. degrees equivalent to 8 semesters of study, at least. The programme language is English. Successful completion of the programme leads to obtaining the degree of Master of Science with specialization in Sustainable Energy Engineering.

Course Program

The programme consists of an introductory part comprising general courses from two major fields: Power Generation and Energy Utilization dealing with the corresponding basic issues. In addition, an introduction to the Renewable Energy Technology is provided in this part.

A principal scheme of the programme courses is given below.

After completing the general courses, students will have option to choose between two study majors comprising a number of advanced courses with a strong environmental focus: Sustainable Energy Utilization in Built Environment and Sustainable Power Generation. These courses are followed by two finishing advanced courses, i.e. Energy and Environment and Energy Management, available to the students from both majors.

The work in the subsequent part of the programme is devoted to the thesis project with a task relevant to the attended major.