Master's
degree
Winter and summer semesters
3 semesters
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Welcome to the postgraduate course in Control, Computer and Communications Engineering. To read about this course in English, please change the language at the top right of the screen.
The Control, Computer and Communications Engineering programme provides students with sound theoretical and application-oriented knowledge in the fields of control engineering, computer engineering, and communications engineering. The programme's distinctive profile (unique selling point) lies in its focus on the synergy of various subfields of electrical, information, and communication engineering, with a particular emphasis on the development of safety-critical, networked, intelligent, electrotechnical systems. The Master's degree, which focuses both on individual subfields and their integration within complex systems, prepares students for a career in engineering and grants access to doctoral studies. Due to the international nature of the programme and the use of English as the language of instruction, graduates are well-prepared for positions in internationally operating companies.
The degree programme provides a broad and in-depth education in scientifically sound concepts, methods, and techniques for developing innovative products and services in an interdisciplinary context. Students can pursue individual areas of specialization through participation in current research and development projects.
Studies
Study content
The curriculum consists of compulsory and Elective modules in three specializations: Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Communications Engineering. In addition, students have the option of choosing common, practice- and research-oriented modules (Common or No Specialization), which combine the synergies of all specializations.
The second semester mainly consists of Elective modules and serves the purpose of specializing students in their chosen field.
The compulsory modules “Interdisciplinary IoT Project with Scientific Methods” and “Case Study in Control, Computer and Communications Engineering with Project Management” are organized in a problem-based learning (PBL) format. In these modules, students collaborate in interdisciplinary and intercultural groups. The groups work on a current research topic from the fields of IoT, Industry 4.0, smart systems, smart grids, and electromobility, supplemented by accompanying seminar-style instruction supported by THMteaching staff. These modules aim, firstly, to convey the interdisciplinary nature of current and future challenges in electrical and information engineering, and secondly, to balance subject-specific knowledge and strengthen respectful collaboration among students.
Specializations
Study programme: Control Engineering
Study objectives
The Control Engineering specialization provides in-depth study of key subfields of control engineering. These include: Further control methods for electric drives and power electronic converters, modeling and simulation of electrical systems and drives, and the control of renewable energies and smart grids.
Building upon the interdisciplinary and shared modules of the CCCE program, students in the Control Engineering specialization acquire specific skills for solving current application-oriented and research-based problems in these areas.
The program emphasizes a strong practical focus, facilitated by an initial interdisciplinary project involving students from all specializations, a research-based second project related to the student's chosen specialization, and an optional internship in cooperation with an industry partner.
Areas of responsibility
Graduates of the CCCE programme specializing in Control Engineering find diverse opportunities in industry and research due to their in-depth knowledge of control engineering. Our graduates typically work in industrial companies in the control engineering, automotive, automation, and renewable energy sectors.
The following is a list of the courses. A total of 90 credit points must be earned.
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Project on IoT and other Engineering Applications (IPIE) | 5 | 6 |
| English in a Professional Environment (EPE) OR German as a Foreign Language (GF) | 4 | 4 |
| Advanced Signal Processing (ADSP) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Linear Control Methods (ALCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Elective 1 | - | 5 |
| Elective 2 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 17-25 | 30 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study in Control, Computer and Communications Engineering (CS) | 5 | 6 |
| Project Management (PM) | 4 | 4 |
| Modeling and Simulation of Electrical Systems and Drives (MSS) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Nonlinear Control Methods (ANCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Elective 3 | - | 5 |
| Elective 4 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 17-25 | 30 |
Electives
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security (CSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Linear Control Methods (ALCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Modeling and Simulation of Electrical Systems and Drives (MSS) | 4 | 5 |
| Control for Renewable Energy and Smart Grids (CRE) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Architecture (ACA) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Signal Processing (ADSP) | 4 | 5 |
| Communication Technologies (CT) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Nonlinear Control Methods (ANCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Nonlinear and Stochastic Optimization (NSO) | 4 | 5 |
| Electric Vehicle Technologies and Applications (EVA) | 4 | 5 |
| System Identification and Diagnosis (SID) | 3 | 5 |
| Embedded Systems | 3 | 5 |
| Autonomous Robotic Systems (ARS) | 3 | 5 |
| Hardware Based Pattern Recognition (HPR) | 3 | 5 |
| Advanced Sensors (SEN) | 4 | 5 |
| Network Security (NSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Internship (Int) | 1 | 5 |
| Student Research Project (SRP) | 1 | 5 |
| Applied adaptive control and parameters identification (ACPI) | 3 | 5 |
| Electromagnetic Field Simulation for Communication (EFS) | 4 | 5 |
| THz Systems and Photonics (THz) | 4 | 5 |
| Micro and Millimeter Wave Components and Systems (mmW) | 4 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Control Engineering (NTCont) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Computer Engineering (NTComp) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Communication Engineering (NTComm) | 3 | 5 |
| Summer School on Lightwaves and THz Technology (SSLW) | 3 | 5 |
Please refer to the module handbook for the detailed study program.
Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two offered compulsory modules, "English in a Professional Environment (EPE)" OR "German as a Foreign Language (GF)," they must complete. This decision is also made by the admissions committee based on the applicants' prior knowledge.
Study programme: Computer Engineering
Study objective
The Computer Engineering specialization provides in-depth study of key subfields of computer engineering. These include: computer hardware engineering, computer software engineering, distributed systems, fault-detecting and fault-tolerant systems, image and speech processing, computer vision and robotics, and artificial neural networks.
Building upon the interdisciplinary and shared modules of the CCCE program, students in the Computer Engineering specialization acquire specific skills for solving current application-oriented and research-based problems in these areas.
The program emphasizes a strong practical focus, facilitated by an initial interdisciplinary project undertaken by students from all specializations, a research-based second project related to the student's chosen specialization, and an optional internship in cooperation with an industry partner.
Areas of responsibility
Graduates of the CCCE programme specializing in Computer Engineering find diverse opportunities in industry and research due to their specific knowledge in computer hardware and hardware-related software development. Industrial companies in the automotive, automation technology, network technology, and embedded systems sectors are among the largest employers.
The following is a list of the courses. A total of 90 credit points must be earned.
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Project on IoT and other Engineering Applications (IPIE) | 5 | 6 |
| English in a Professional Environment (EPE) OR German as a Foreign Language (GF) | 4 | 4 |
| Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (FAI) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Architecture (ACA) | 3 | 5 |
| Elective 1 | - | 5 |
| Elective 2 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 16-24 | 30 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study in Control, Computer and Communications Engineering (CS) | 5 | 6 |
| Project Management (PM) | 4 | 4 |
| Distributed and Concurrent Computing (DCC) | 3 | 5 |
| Augmented Reality (AgR) | 4 | 5 |
| Elective 3 | - | 5 |
| Elective 4 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 17-25 | 30 |
Electives
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security (CSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Linear Control Methods (ALCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Modeling and Simulation of Electrical Systems and Drives (MSS) | 4 | 5 |
| Control for Renewable Energy and Smart Grids (CRE) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Architecture (ACA) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Signal Processing (ADSP) | 4 | 5 |
| Communication Technologies (CT) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Nonlinear Control Methods (ANCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Nonlinear and Stochastic Optimization (NSO) | 4 | 5 |
| Electric Vehicle Technologies and Applications (EVA) | 4 | 5 |
| System Identification and Diagnosis (SID) | 3 | 5 |
| Embedded Systems | 3 | 5 |
| Autonomous Robotic Systems (ARS) | 3 | 5 |
| Hardware Based Pattern Recognition (HPR) | 3 | 5 |
| Advanced Sensors (SEN) | 4 | 5 |
| Network Security (NSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Internship (Int) | 1 | 5 |
| Student Research Project (SRP) | 1 | 5 |
| Applied adaptive control and parameters identification (ACPI) | 3 | 5 |
| Electromagnetic Field Simulation for Communication (EFS) | 4 | 5 |
| THz Systems and Photonics (THz) | 4 | 5 |
| Micro and Millimeter Wave Components and Systems (mmW) | 4 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Control Engineering (NTCont) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Computer Engineering (NTComp) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Communication Engineering (NTComm) | 3 | 5 |
| Summer School on Lightwaves and THz Technology (SSLW) | 3 | 5 |
Please refer to the module handbook for the detailed study program.
Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two offered compulsory modules, "English in a Professional Environment (EPE)" OR "German as a Foreign Language (GF)," they must complete. This decision is also made by the admissions committee based on the applicants' prior knowledge.
Study programme: Communications Engineering
Study objectives
The Communications Engineering specialization focuses on communication technology. The emphasis is on theoretical and systemic aspects of a communication system, such as security considerations, signal processing strategies, and information transmission (wired and wireless).
Graduates of this specialization are able to independently address complex problems in the field of communication technology and develop corresponding products. They have acquired in-depth knowledge of engineering methodology and can formulate, model, simulate, and implement concrete solutions.
The program emphasizes a strong practical focus, facilitated by an initial interdisciplinary project undertaken by students from all specializations, a research-based second project related to the respective specialization, and an optional internship in cooperation with an industry partner.
Based on the current state of research, graduates can apply their specialist and methodological knowledge in a targeted manner to engineering practice. They are capable of assuming responsibility for the execution and coordination of extensive projects – particularly within interdisciplinary teams.
Areas of responsibility
Graduates have career opportunities in development, production planning, manufacturing, and technical consulting at information and communication technology companies, telecommunications service providers, and manufacturers of electronic components focused on communication, IoT, and systems. Further opportunities exist in research institutions.
The following is a list of the courses. A total of 90 credit points must be earned.
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Project on IoT and other Engineering Applications (IPIE) | 5 | 6 |
| English in a Professional Environment (EPE) OR German as a Foreign Language (GF) | 4 | 4 |
| Advanced Signal Processing (ADSP) | 4 | 5 |
| Electromagnetic Field Simulation for Communication (EFS) | 4 | 5 |
| Elective 1 | - | 5 |
| Elective 2 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 17-24 | 30 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study in Control, Computer and Communications Engineering (CS) | 5 | 6 |
| Project Management (PM) | 4 | 4 |
| Micro and Millimeter Wave Components and Systems (MMW) | 4 | 5 |
| Communication Technologies (CT) | 4 | 5 |
| Elective 3 | - | 5 |
| Elective 4 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 17-25 | 30 |
Electives
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security (CSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Linear Control Methods (ALCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Modeling and Simulation of Electrical Systems and Drives (MSS) | 4 | 5 |
| Control for Renewable Energy and Smart Grids (CRE) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Architecture (ACA) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Signal Processing (ADSP) | 4 | 5 |
| Communication Technologies (CT) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Nonlinear Control Methods (ANCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Nonlinear and Stochastic Optimization (NSO) | 4 | 5 |
| Electric Vehicle Technologies and Applications (EVA) | 4 | 5 |
| System Identification and Diagnosis (SID) | 3 | 5 |
| Embedded Systems | 3 | 5 |
| Autonomous Robotic Systems (ARS) | 3 | 5 |
| Hardware Based Pattern Recognition (HPR) | 3 | 5 |
| Advanced Sensors (SEN) | 4 | 5 |
| Network Security (NSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Internship (Int) | 1 | 5 |
| Student Research Project (SRP) | 1 | 5 |
| Applied adaptive control and parameters identification (ACPI) | 3 | 5 |
| Electromagnetic Field Simulation for Communication (EFS) | 4 | 5 |
| THz Systems and Photonics (THz) | 4 | 5 |
| Micro and Millimeter Wave Components and Systems (mmW) | 4 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Control Engineering (NTCont) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Computer Engineering (NTComp) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Communication Engineering (NTComm) | 3 | 5 |
| Summer School on Lightwaves and THz Technology (SSLW) | 3 | 5 |
Please refer to the module handbook for the detailed study program.
Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two offered compulsory modules, "English in a Professional Environment (EPE)" OR "German as a Foreign Language (GF)," they must complete. This decision is also made by the admissions committee based on the applicants' prior knowledge.
Study programme: Without specialization
Study objectives
The Master's programme in Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at THM provides students with a solid theoretical and practical foundation in control engineering, computer engineering, and communications engineering, even without a specific specialization. The programme aims to equip students to develop safety-critical, networked, and intelligent electrotechnical systems by strategically integrating methods and concepts at the interfaces of the programme's various specializations. Working in international and intercultural teams on current research and development projects, particularly in the areas of IoT, Industry 4.0, smart systems, smart grids, and electromobility, strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration. The programme prepares students for an engineering career in an international environment, as well as for potential doctoral studies, and imparts the necessary scientific concepts, methods, and techniques for developing innovative products and services in an interdisciplinary context.
Areas of responsibility without in-depth study
Choosing this degree programme without specialization allows students to combine synergies from control engineering, computer engineering, and communications engineering according to their own preferences, resulting in a particularly broad and flexible qualification that opens up diverse career paths in academia and industry. Graduates are thus able to develop and integrate complex systems, participate in interdisciplinary research projects at the interface of hardware and software, assume leadership and coordination roles in international teams, and analyze, plan, and optimize technical systems in electrical and information technology companies. Furthermore, they are qualified to develop new technologies and services in the context of digitalization and networked systems, and the programme's international focus makes them particularly attractive to globally operating companies.
The following is a list of the courses. A total of 90 credit points must be earned.
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Project on IoT and other Engineering Applications (IPIE) | 5 | 6 |
| English in a Professional Environment (EPE) OR German as a Foreign Language (GF) | 4 | 4 |
| Core module (either Control, Communication or Computer) | 4 | 5 |
| Core module (either Control, Communication or Computer) | 3 | 5 |
| Elective 1 | - | 5 |
| Elective 2 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 16-24 | 30 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study in Control, Computer and Communications Engineering (CS) | 5 | 6 |
| Project Management (PM) | 4 | 4 |
| Core module (either Control, Communication or Computer) | 4 | 5 |
| Core module (either Control, Communication or Computer) | 4 | 5 |
| Elective 3 | - | 5 |
| Elective 4 | - | 5 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 17-25 | 30 |
Electives
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security (CSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Linear Control Methods (ALCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Modeling and Simulation of Electrical Systems and Drives (MSS) | 4 | 5 |
| Control for Renewable Energy and Smart Grids (CRE) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Computer Architecture (ACA) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Signal Processing (ADSP) | 4 | 5 |
| Communication Technologies (CT) | 4 | 5 |
| Advanced Nonlinear Control Methods (ANCM) | 4 | 5 |
| Nonlinear and Stochastic Optimization (NSO) | 4 | 5 |
| Electric Vehicle Technologies and Applications (EVA) | 4 | 5 |
| System Identification and Diagnosis (SID) | 3 | 5 |
| Embedded Systems | 3 | 5 |
| Autonomous Robotic Systems (ARS) | 3 | 5 |
| Hardware Based Pattern Recognition (HPR) | 3 | 5 |
| Advanced Sensors (SEN) | 4 | 5 |
| Network Security (NSec) | 4 | 5 |
| Internship (Int) | 1 | 5 |
| Student Research Project (SRP) | 1 | 5 |
| Applied adaptive control and parameters identification (ACPI) | 3 | 5 |
| Electromagnetic Field Simulation for Communication (EFS) | 4 | 5 |
| THz Systems and Photonics (THz) | 4 | 5 |
| Micro and Millimeter Wave Components and Systems (mmW) | 4 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Control Engineering (NTCont) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Computer Engineering (NTComp) | 3 | 5 |
| New Technologies for Communication Engineering (NTComm) | 3 | 5 |
| Summer School on Lightwaves and THz Technology (SSLW) | 3 | 5 |
Please refer to the module handbook for the detailed study program.
Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two offered compulsory modules, "English in a Professional Environment (EPE)" OR "German as a Foreign Language (GF)," they must complete. This decision is also made by the admissions committee based on the applicants' prior knowledge.
Career prospects
Perspectives
The degree programme enables graduates to work in highly specialized areas of electrical engineering, information technology, or computer science, as well as in promising interdisciplinary fields such as electromobility, smart grids, Industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things. This focus, combined with enhanced intercultural skills, ensures excellent career prospects for graduates in both the national and international job markets.
Application and enrolment
Application
Degree awarded, standard period of study , accreditation, study formats, main language of instruction , study location, costs |
Master (M.Sc.) 3 semesters ASIIN Düsseldorf Full-time study, consecutive English Friedberg and Giessen Semester fee |
| Requirements | Admission to the program requires a first professional university degree from a recognized university in the fields of General Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering and Computer Networks, Electrical and Information Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other suitable Degree Courses in electrical, information, and communications engineering, with a final grade of at least 2.5 (good) and coursework and examinations totaling at least 210 ECTS credits or equivalent achievements according to the respective national grading system. A good command of English (level B2 – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is an important requirement, demonstrated by passing the TOEFL 85 iBT (Internet-based), the IELTS (at least 6.5), the TOEIC (at least 785), or the Cambridge First Certificate (at least 176). International applicants must also demonstrate a basic command of German (level A1 – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), which they must prove by successfully passing an A1 exam (Goethe-Institut or recognized institutes). All applicants for the CCCE Master's program must provide proof of sufficient language proficiency by the end of the enrollment period set by THM for the CCCE Master's program. |
| Start of studies | Winter and summer semesters |
| Application period |
June 1 to September 1 (winter semester) |
| Application period for international students | April 1 to June 1 (winter semester) October 1 to December 1 (summer semester) International applicants who previously obtained their bachelor's degree abroad apply via the uni-assist online portal . Only graduates will be forwarded to us by uni-assist within the application period. Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office . |
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