M.Eng. Engineering and Sustainable Technology Management in Smart Building Technologies

• Degree: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120 ECTS
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 4 semesters/2 years
• Location: Berlin
• SMSCP Certification: You'll obtain the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certificate Program (SMSCP) certification at level 1-3

In this programme you learn how to make buildings smarter and more sustainable. You get to expand your knowledge in the areas of building information modeling and automation, as well as decentralised energy supply. In addition, you will be able to develop your project, communication and intercultural skills through projects.

Apart from getting technological expertise, our students also get to develop their soft skills and personality. This skill-based approach along with numerous projects help our Master’s students in fostering the competences that future employers are looking for.

In addition, you receive the “Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certificate Program (SMSCP)” certification at level 1-3.

Our Master's programme helps you in becoming an expert in technology management and digital building infrastructure. After finishing your studies you will know how sustainable and smart solutions can have a lasting impact on building infrastructure. This project and skill-based approach prepares you for demanding management positions around the globe.

Choose from the following career paths:

• Management positions within the Construction Industry and Architectural Companies
• Positions within System Integration
• Product Manager
• Consultant

Today, soft and social skills are crucial in addition to hard skills and expertise. That's why SRH University's innovative, successful, and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly to projects and your future career—for a clear competitive advantage.

The Siemens SMSCP certificate is part of the curriculum. Thanks to the examination you will find it easy to work your way into new systems and to apply your new expertise. The certification is not only well-known in technical industries, it will also help you kick-start your career.

In the Engineering and Sustainable Technology Management - Smart Building Technologies M.Eng. study programme, you will acquire knowledge in various areas that will equip you for modern, sustainable building technology. The first semester focuses on fundamentals such as electrical engineering, CAD design and data analysis. You will learn to understand and apply industrial networks. Throughout your studies, you will delve deeper into artificial intelligence, building control and BIM (Building Information Modelling). The third semester focuses on decentralised energy management systems and facility management, and the fourth semester on writing the Master's thesis.

The Siemens SMSCP certificate at level 1-3 is also part of the curriculum.

1st Semester

1. Mathematical Methods reviewed (Tutorial) – 0 ECTS
2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering – 5 ECTS
3. CAD Design and Design Systems (NX by Siemens) – 5 ECTS
4. Sustainable Technology Management I: Industrial Networking incl. Production Processing Game – 5 ECTS
5. Data Analysis and Basic Programming Languages – 5 ECTS
6. Sustainable Technology Management II: Innovation Radar & Technological Foresight – 5 ECTS
7. Project Lab (incl. SMSCP Level 1) & Measurement Technologies – 5 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Artificial Intelligence I – 5 ECTS
2. Software Development and Applications (incl. SMSCP Level 2) – 5 ECTS
3. Project & Risk Management – 5 ECTS
4. Sustainable Technology Management III: Product Lifecycle Management incl. CRM and SCM – 5 ECTS
5. Building Control System and KNX – 5 ECTS
6. Building Information Modelling and Digital Twin – 5 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Artificial Intelligence II – 5 ECTS
2. Building Technologies incl. Decentralised Energy Management Systems (DEMS) – 5 ECTS
3. Facility Management – 5 ECTS
4. Sustainable Technology Management IV: Innovation, Change and Competence Management – 5 ECTS
5. Sustainable Technology Management V: Sustainability & Circular Economy incl. new Business Models – 5 ECTS
6. Digital Signal Processing & Sensor & Cloud Technologies (incl. SMSCP Level 3) – 5 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Cyber Security – 5 ECTS
2. Company Project/Internship – 5 ECTS
3. Research and Development Methods incl. Master's Colloquium – 5 ECTS
4. Master's Thesis – 15 ECTS

To apply for the Master's programme in Engineering and Sustainable Technology Management - Smart Building Technologies, you will need to provide

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.
• Letter of motivation
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required