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Courses & Semesters

The Program is organized in three (3) semesters and delivered through online learning, combining synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) activities. It follows the ECTS framework and is designed to ensure a balanced workload and a coherent progression from foundations to advanced applications, and finally independent research through the Master Thesis.

The Program requires the successful completion of 90 ECTS in total. The MSc Thesis carries 30 ECTS. The remaining 60 ECTS are obtained through taught modules, each carrying 10 ECTS. Students therefore complete six (6) taught modules (6 × 10 ECTS = 60 ECTS) in addition to the MSc Thesis.

The curriculum includes Core and Elective modules. Core modules secure the Program’s minimum academic identity by ensuring shared foundations and essential competencies across the student cohort. Elective modules provide academic flexibility and enable students to develop a profile aligned with their professional interests and goals (e.g., data-driven decision support, sustainability economics, green fuels, waste valorization, and innovation management). The core/elective designation is specified in the official module catalogue and in the corresponding module descriptors.

25% of the overall ECTS workload (i.e., 22.5 ECTS out of 90 ECTS) is delivered through asynchronous distance-learning activities.

1st Semester

Course NameCourse CodeCourse CategoryCourse ECTS
Clean Technologies, Innovation, and EntrepreneurshipCTM-101Core10
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Clean TechnologiesCTM-102Core10
Energy Economics and Sustainability for EngineersCTM-103Elective10
Applied Statistics and EconometricsCTM-104Elective10
CTM-101 – Clean Technologies, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Introduces major clean-technology pathways (e.g., renewables and environmental technologies) and how they translate into viable projects and ventures. Emphasizes innovation strategy, market and policy context, and project development/management.

CTM-102 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Clean Technologies

Covers practical AI/ML approaches for clean-technology challenges such as energy efficiency improvement, fault diagnosis, predictive maintenance, and environmental monitoring. Students develop applied models and communicate results through project-based outputs and reporting/presentation.

CTM-103 Energy Economics and Sustainability for Engineers

Builds competence in energy economics, sustainability reasoning, and economic evaluation of clean-technology choices. Use cases and applied activities (including life cycle thinking and optimization perspectives) to support decision-making in low-emission technology adoption.

CTM-104 Applied Statistics and Econometrics

Provides statistical and econometric foundations for evidence-based analysis and decision support. Focuses on regression modelling, inference, time-series concepts, and the use of software tools to analyze real datasets and communicate results clearly.

2nd Semester

Course NameCourse CodeCourse CategoryCourse ECTS
Operational ResearchCTM-201Core10
Intercultural Communication in Global Industry & TechnologyCTM-202Elective10
Research Methods in Clean TechnologiesCTM-203Elective10
Clean Technologies Intensive StudyCTM-204Elective10
CTM-201 Operational Research

Introduces optimization and operational research methods for engineering and technology problems. Emphasizes modelling, linear programming and key algorithms (including network/graph problems), supported by software-based evaluation and applied assignments/projects.

CTM-202 Intercultural Communication in Global Industry & Technology

Develops intercultural competence for global technology and industry environments. Covers culture and communication frameworks, leadership/negotiation/mediation, inclusivity and ethics, and the role of English as a global lingua franca, with case-based and discussion-driven assessment.

CTM-203 Research Methods in Clean Technologies

Prepares students for rigorous research and applied studies in clean technologies. Covers quantitative/qualitative/mixed methods, data acquisition, case-study logic, desk/field approaches, and research strategy—directly supporting dissertation readiness through method-focused tasks.

CTM-204 Clean Technologies Intensive Study

A synthesis-oriented module where students transform real-life technological issues into structured projects. Emphasizes literature work, data acquisition and screening of alternatives, solution design/model development, and presentation/defense of a substantial paper-style deliverable.

3rd Semester

Course NameCourse CodeCourse CategoryCourse ECTS
Green Fuels and Emerging TechnologiesCTM-301Elective10
Data-Driven (Rapidminer) Decision MakingCTM-302Elective10
Clean Technologies and Waste ValorisationCTM-303Elective10
MSc ThesisCTM-MTCore30
CTM-301 Green Fuels and Emerging Technologies

Focuses on hydrogen-based systems, ammonia and other power-to-X options, storage technologies, and system integration issues. Uses socio-economic/environmental framing and case studies, typically assessed through a substantial applied project plus reporting/presentation elements.

CTM-302 Data-Driven (RapidMiner) Decision Making

Hands-on training in data mining, predictive analytics, and optimization using RapidMiner for business and clean-tech decision-making. Students build end-to-end workflows (preprocessing → modelling → evaluation → interpretation) and present actionable insights.

CTM-303 Clean Technologies and Waste Valorisation

Covers waste management and waste-to-energy/valorization pathways within circular-economy logic. Uses real case studies (e.g., biorefinery options, biogas, decentralized processing) and evaluates environmental/economic implications through coursework and examination.

CTM-MT MSc Thesis 

An individual capstone project written in English, demonstrating the ability to apply the Program’s theoretical and methodological tools to a professionally relevant clean-technologies management topic. Scope is agreed with the supervisor and culminates in a written dissertation (typically with an oral defense under Program procedures).