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.

Study program: Control Engineering

Study objectives

The Control Engineering specialization provides in-depth study of key subfields of control engineering. These include: Furthercontrol 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 program 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.

The Electivemodules and other course content can be found in the examination regulations.

Detailed information about the content of each module can be found in the module handbook . 

Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two mandatory 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 program: 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 program 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.

The Electivemodules and other course content can be found in the examination regulations.

Detailed information about the content of each module can be found in the module handbook . 

Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two mandatory 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 program: 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.

The Electivemodules and other course content can be found in the examination regulations.

Detailed information about the content of each module can be found in the module handbook . 

Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two mandatory 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 program: Without specialization

Study objectives

The Master's program 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 program aims to equip students to develop safety-critical, networked, and intelligent electrotechnical systems by strategically integrating methods and concepts at the interfaces of the program'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 program 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 program 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 program'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.

The Electivemodules and other course content can be found in the examination regulations.

Detailed information about the content of each module can be found in the module handbook . 

Upon acceptance, applicants will also receive information on which of the two mandatory 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.

Perspectives

The degree program 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.

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