Embedded Systems Engineering (ESE)

Organisation:: HECTOR SCHOOL of Engineering and Management
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Typ:: Part-time
Certificate:: M.Sc.
Duration:: 3 Semester/s

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Programme

Embedded systems span all aspects of modern life. Embedded systems consist of hardware, software, and an environment. This they have in common with most computing systems. However, there is an essential difference between embedded and other computing systems: since embedded systems involve computation that is subject to physical constraints, the powerful separation of computation (software) from physicality (platform and environment), which has been one of the central ideas enabling the science of computing, does not work for embedded systems. Instead, the design of embedded systems requires a holistic approach that integrates essential paradigms from hardware design, software design, and control theory in a consistent manner.

Since the embedded system is dedicated to specific tasks, design engineers can optimize it, reducing the size and cost of the product, or increasing the reliability and performance. Physically embedded systems range from portable devices such as digital watches and MP3 players to large stationary installations like traffic lights, factory controllers or the systems controlling power plants. Transportation systems from flight to automobiles increasingly use embedded systems. New airplanes contain advanced avionics such as inertial guidance systems and GPS receivers. Various electric motors are using electric/electronic motor controllers. Automobiles, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles are increasingly using embedded systems to maximize efficiency and reduce pollution. Other automotive safety systems are e.g. anti-lock braking systems, electronic stability control, and automatic fourwheel drive. Medical equipment is continuing to advance with more embedded systems for vital signs monitoring, electronic stethoscopes for amplifying sounds, and various medical imaging for non-invasive internal inspections. Embedded systems are designed to do some specific task, rather than be a general-purpose computer for multiple tasks. Some also have real-time performance constraints that must be met, for reasons such as safety and usability; others may have low or no performance requirements, allowing the system hardware to be simplified to reduce costs.

Today the functionality and economics of many products are being transformed by ‘system-on-chip’ (SoC) technology. System-on-chip VLSI involves a design that has heterogeneous components on one microchip instead of being composed of several discrete devices as in traditional solutions. While all of these have design challenges beyond that necessary for a single circuit type, it is the possible integration of analog, non-transistor, and digital sections that rises to the level of a true system on a chip.

Such high levels of integration are required in those applications that are cost, power and size sensitive. Integrated systems require an in-depth understanding of many different topics. Our master program in Integrated Circuit and Systems Technology offers a unique combination of circuit and system design, system theory, advanced material science, communication electronics, radio frequency electronics, and state-of-the-art analysis and processing of signals. System implementations are further complicated by the various types of digital computation that are required, ranging from control processing for protocols and user interface, up to high-speed dedicated digital circuitry for the early stages of link demodulation.

The demand for the most efficient integrated solution requires simultaneous optimization of passive devices and analog circuits, as well as the computational structures used to implement the digital processing. The Master Program in Integrated Circuit and Systems Technology offers a unique combination of courses in circuit and systems design, engineering methods, management tools, materials, communication and signal processing.

With its long tradition in electrical, information and communication programs, Universität Karlsruhe (TH) provides an ideal environment. Building on the long-established reputation for excellence in business engineering, our master program combines an in-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts in business, finance, and management with the latest developments in Integrated Circuit and Systems Technology. Graduates of our program receive an interdisciplinary education and are qualified “System Architects” that can efficiently combine engineering and economic skills.

Join us to acquire the tools that will guide your career in this exciting area.

Prof. Dr. Michael Siegel
Program Director ESE

Target audience

Objective:

The Executive MSc program for electrical engineers gives insight into various industrial aspects and methodology of industrial size system and circuit technology. It is designed to train prospective executives for the chip integrated circuit and systems production industry.

Special focus is given to important economic aspects, e.g. cost effective technologies, efficient and application orientated architecture templates and necessary design efforts for the system platforms.

Knowledge in process and product lifecycle cost calculation is an indispensable asset for the successful development of innovative and market-orientated industrial integrated systems-on-chip development and fabrication.

Target Group:

Young professionals (age 27 - 40) identified as high potentials in companies like rating agencies, privat or public banks and also young professionals working in corporate finance departments of consolidated companies.

Exemplary positions of HECTOR students and Alumni:
Electronics Developer, Project Leader Development, Team Leader Signal Conditioning, Projectleader, etc.

Emphases/Curriculum

The program is optimized to train interdisciplinary system-orientated understanding and thinking and will focus on:

system level and application orientated theoretical models
modern design methods, methodology and hardware/software architectures
selected target key technologies

Fields of application are comprised of:

mobile communication systems
automotive systems and infotainment
industrial automation technology and signal processing.

In order to understand the new perspectives of innovative technologies and materials it will become mandatory to train a whole new generation of engineers in this job profile as system architects.

Modules:

Accounting & Controlling
Project Management
Finance and Marketing
Emerging Technologies
Law and Contracts
Product Development
Human Resource Management
Embedded Systems Development
Communication Technology
Signal Processing and Quality Management
Independent Master Thesis

Admission/Entrance requirements

Total fees approx.:	€ 30.000

Admission Requirements: First degree: Bachelor, Diplom (Uni/FH/BA), M.Sc., ... Min. 3 years of relevant work experience with according references TOEFL score with a minimum of 570 points pb, 250 points cb and 88 points Optional: GMAT, GRE or HECTOR School Assessment Recommended background studies: Business or politial economics, Information Engineering/Technologies, Natural Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, etc.)

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Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	possible

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Organisation

The HECTOR School of Engineering and Management, named after Dr. h. c. Hans-Werner Hector, the co-founder of the software company SAP, is the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

The HECTOR School concept and the related programs were designed in strong cooperation with the industry board of the ID in 2004. This cooperation has contributed significantly towards the creation of five advanced executive degree programs offered at the HECTOR School.

Our degree programs are tailored to the needs of the employees of expanding companies which are facing the challenges of competition and globalization. The ability to ensure that businesses are cutting-edge and capable of the rapid adaptability of processes is the most crucial challenge for companies today and the responsibility of their well-trained professionals. In order to be a successful manager in this environment it is essential to possess a profound understanding of technological intricacies, their implementation within complex organizations and a deep economical awareness of interdependencies in distributed networks.

This necessary professional and methodological training is covered by our innovative degree programs at the HECTOR School designed for future Executives.

Study in Karlsruhe

Beauty and high technology

Today 270 000 people live in Karlsruhe the centre of the renowned “Technologieregion”, comprising one of the most dynamic high-tech areas in Europe. The local economy is based on a well-developed structure of mid-sized businesses, particularly in forward-reaching technologies like computer science, multimedia, control systems, energy technology and environmental science as well as nanotechnology. Several major companies such as Bosch, Siemens, DaimlerChrysler and Michelin have production facilities in the region. Major research and development institutions such the Karlsruhe Research Center for Technology and the Environment are part of the reason why the innovative potential of this city and region are well known world wide. A critical cornerstone is formed by the University and six other Karlsruhe institutions of higher education.

The city has also served as the home of justice in Germany for over 50 years. In 1950 the Federal Supreme Court began its work here as the highest authority in civil and criminal proceedings in Germany.

High Tech and High Life come together at the internationally recognized Center for Art and Media (ZKM), which is located in a historic industrial building and provides a unique museum of modern media.