Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions
Curriculum 2022–2024
Overall programme information
The Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions provides the education needed by engineers to create the sustainable energy system of tomorrow. The Programme has four majors, each focussing on a different segment of the energy system. These majors support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN for creating a more sustainable future. In each of the majors, the students are provided with a solid theoretical background, complimented with multidisciplinary studies which broaden and deepen the students understanding of society’s energy challenges. All majors focus on industry relevance and provide opportunities to work with companies and other stakeholders in the energy sector. The programme gives students excellent prospects for employment in energy companies, manufacturing industries and consulting companies. The four majors are:
- Industrial Energy Processes (CHEM)
- Energy in Buildings and Built Environment (ENG)
- Energy Conversion Processes (ENG)
- Energy Systems and Markets (ELEC)
- Students should be able to understand and apply energy engineering skills, and mathematically reason new information for research and technical purposes.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, communicate research and technical information effectively.
- Ability to design a system, components, or processes which take into consideration realistic constraints and future challenges such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
- Ability to design complex projects and experiments, analyse and interpret data results.
Programme common courses 16 cr
The programme common courses are compulsory for all the students in the Advanced Energy Solutions Master’s programme. It is highly recommended to complete all the programme common courses during the first year of studies. Please note that the common studies courses are often prerequisites for the advanced studies courses.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAE-E1000 | Introduction to Advanced Energy Solutions | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8422 | An Introduction to Electric Energy* | 5 | I-II |
| 31C01300 | Energy and Environmental Economics | 6 | V |
* If the student has a BSc from Aalto ELEC, Electronic and Electrical Engineering (code: ELEC3013) this course should not be taken.
Major studies 50 cr
The major-specific studies comprise 50 credits and are divided into common courses (15–25 cr) and advanced studies (25–35 cr). The exact amount of required common courses and advanced studies is defined separately for each major in the sections below.
Industrial Energy Processes
Code: CHEM3044
Teacher in charge: Francesco Corona
Industrial processes generate approximately 20 % of all greenhouse gas emissions globally. Decarbonization of industrial processes plays therefore a key role to reach carbon neutrality by 2050-2060. To achieve this ambitious goal plenty of new experts with sufficient theoretical and practical skills are needed in the field.
The Industrial Energy Process major provides a great overview of energy intensive process industry as well as energy conversion processes related to industrial energy engineering. The major addresses fundamental theoretical skills in energy technology, such as thermodynamics, mass and energy balances on reacting systems, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, catalysis, role of interphase and interphase heat and mass transfer, as well as practical engineering knowledge related to industrial unit processes, energy efficiency, energy conversion as well as utilization of biomass.
The major is designed to be flexible in its study path options and course catalogue in order to prepare students for complex and multidisciplinary industrial challenges such as improvement of energy efficiency and decarbonization of industrial processes. Students who graduate from this major typically work in energy intensive industry, consulting companies, energy companies, and society. Students also become well-prepared to pursue doctoral studies.
Upon completion of the major, the student will be able to:
- Understand existing and emerging biomass sources for sustainable industrial use
- Understand the theory, design and operation of energy related industrial systems
- Understand fundamentals of bio-based thermochemical processes
- Apply proper tools and software to simulate and design energy-related processes
- Analyze systems using the principles of thermodynamics, energy balances, and heat and mass transfer
- Analyze energy efficiency of industrial processes and systems
- Create solutions for energy intensive industry
The master’s degree consists of the major studies, elective studies and a master’s thesis.
The major studies (66 cr) are divided into programme common courses (16 cr), major common courses (20 cr) and advanced studies (30 cr). The programme common courses (16 cr) are compulsory for all. For the major common courses (20 cr) students may select from a number of courses with some restrictions. Both the programme common courses and major common courses are completed in the beginning of the studies. In the advanced studies (30 cr) students can choose from a variety of courses. Students may freely choose courses from different topic groups as long as course specific prerequisites are followed (the prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions in Sisu).
For elective studies (24 cr) students can choose courses offered by Aalto University or by other universities, including other courses under the Advanced Energy Solutions programme. Please see the possible major specific example study paths for suggestions.
Professors of the programme have prepared suggestions for how to create meaningful combinations of courses for dedicated fields of specialization. These ready-made study paths will help you to choose courses for your advanced and elective studies.
Students may also complete a certain master level minor in addition to the major studies. Please find minors Aalto University offers from Aalto University minor's guide.
Major Common Courses (select 20 cr)
The major common courses are for all the students taking the Industrial Energy Processes major with a limited range of courses options. It is highly recommended to complete all the major common courses during the first year of studies. Please note that the major common courses are often prerequisites for the advanced studies courses.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
OR |
Engineering Thermodynamics, Separation Processes, part I D OR Thermodynamics in Energy Technology |
5 5 |
I I-II |
1. year |
| EEN-E1020** | Heat Transfer D | 5 | II | 1. year |
| CHEM-E7160 | Fluid Flow in Process Units | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| AAE-E3007 | Process Integration and Energy Optimisation D | 5 | II | 1. year |
| CHEM-E7190 | Process Dynamics and Control D | 5 | II | 1. year |
*If the student has not previously studied thermodynamics to the extent as presented in CHEM-E7100 or EEN-E1030, one of these courses must be selected.
**If the student has not previously studied heat transfer to the extent as presented in EEN-E1020, this course shall be selected.
Advanced studies (30 cr)
Select 30 credits from the courses below. Please note the course specific pre-requisites. Additional courses from the Common studies can be placed under the Advanced studies as well. Please see the Study Paths under the Recommended timetable-section for suggestions.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE-E3000 | Advanced energy project D | 10 | I-II | 2. year |
| AAE-E3005 | Exercises in Energy Technology V D | 5 | I-V | 2. year |
| CHEM-E1120 | Thermochemical Processes | 5 | III-V | 1. or 2. year |
| CHEM-E1130 | Catalysis | 5 | III | 1. year |
| CHEM-E1150 | Biomass Pretreatment and Fractionation – in Class D | 5 | III-IV | 1. or 2. year |
| AAE-E3120 | Circular Economy for Energy Storage D | 5 | II | 2. year |
| CHEM-E7110 | Engineering Thermodynamics, Separation Processes, part II D | 5 | II | 1. year |
| CHEM-E7215 | Special Course in Process Systems Engineering D | 5 | IV | 1. year |
| CHEM-E7175 | Process Safety and Sustainability D | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| EEN-E1010 | Power Plants and Processes | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| AAE-E1040 | Measurement and Control of Energy Systems | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| AAE-E2005 | Thermochemical Energy Conversion D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| AAE-E3001 | Fundamentals of Industrial Energy Engineering | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| AAE-E3002 | Power Process Simulation D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| AAE-E3003 | Industrial Drying and Evaporation Processes | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| AAE-E3004 | District Heating and Cooling D | 5 | III | 1. or 2. year |
Energy in Buildings and Built Environment
Code: ENG3068
Teacher in charge: Risto Kosonen
Developing energy efficient buildings and cities is a challenge as buildings are responsible for 40% of final energy consumption and about 50% of electricity consumption. At the same time, all solutions should also achieve healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environments. The EU stipulated that all new buildings should be nearly zero energy buildings in 2020. In this next phase, the EU roadmap defines that by 2050, the equivalent CO2 emissions from the building sector should be reduced by around 90% compared to the 1990 level.
The candidates in this major will gain specific knowledge in sustainable energy technologies. The major offers the theoretical basis and practical skills that are required in designing projects and the development of novel technologies and services for energy efficient buildings and communities. The major will offer advanced courses on efficient use of energy in the fields of building technology and services, and design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The specialization of the major includes specification of performance of building HVAC systems and indoor environmental quality. The major prepares students for current and future challenges in construction and building service industries.
Upon completion of the Major, the student will:
- Have an understanding of multidisciplinary aspects of energy efficiency
- Have an understanding of the methods to improve energy efficiency
- Will be aware of how to utilize renewable energy sources in buildings
- Will be able to optimize building systems and develop services to improve energy efficiency
- Have an understanding of how the entity of building design and HVAC system influences upon the indoor environment
- Have an understanding of design methods and appropriate simulation and optimization tools
The Advanced HVAC course package (45 cr) provides the prerequisite courses needed for the qualification to become a responsible designer of exceptionally demanding HVAC- projects in Finland, after further conditions are met.
The master’s degree consists of the major studies, elective studies and a master’s thesis.
The major studies (66 cr) are divided into programme common courses (16 cr), major common courses (15 cr) and advanced studies (35 cr). The programme common courses (16 cr) and major common courses (15 cr) are compulsory for all. Both the programme common courses and major common courses are completed in the beginning of the studies. In the advanced studies (35 cr) students can choose from a variety of courses. Students may freely choose courses from different topic groups as long as course specific prerequisites are followed (the prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions in Sisu).
For elective studies (24 cr) students can choose courses offered by Aalto University or by other universities, including other courses under the Advanced Energy Solutions programme. Please see the possible major specific example study paths for suggestions.
Students may also complete a certain master level minor in addition to the major studies. Please find minors Aalto University offers from Aalto University minor's guide.
Major Common Courses (15 cr)
The major common courses are compulsory for all students taking the Energy in Buildings and Built Environment major. It is highly recommended to complete all the common courses during the first year of studies. Please note that the major common courses are often prerequisites for the advanced studies courses.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC-E1020 | Fluid dynamics | 5 | I | 1. year |
| EEN-E1030 | Thermodynamics in energy technology | 5 | I-II | 1. year |
| EEN-E1020 | Heat transfer D | 5 | II | 1. year |
Advanced studies (35 cr)
Select 35 credits from the courses below. Please note the course specific pre-requisites. The student is free to select courses for the Advanced studies in any combination as long as the degree requirements are met. Recommended study paths with qualifications mentioned under each path can be found under Recommended timetable section.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE-E4001 | Comfortable and Healthy Indoor Environments | 5 | III | 1. year |
| AAE-E4002 | Heating and Cooling Systems | 5 | III | 1. year |
| AAE-E4003 | Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 5 | IV | 1. year |
| AAE-E4004 | Fundamentals of HVAC design | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| AAE-E4005 | Sustainable Building Energy Systems | 5 | V | 1. year |
| AAE-E4006 | Advanced HVAC Design | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| AAE-E4007 | Building Energy Optimization | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| AAE-E3000 | Advanced Energy Project D | 10 | I-II | 2. year |
| ELEC-E8124 | Intelligent buildings | 5 | II | 1. or 2. year |
| ELEC-E8701 | Lighting technology and applications | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| ELEC-E8700 | Principles and fundamentals of lighting | 5 | I-II | 1. or 2. year |
| CIV-E3010 | Applied building physics and design D | 5 | V | 1. year |
| CIV-E3030 | Indoor air quality D | 5 | IV | 1. year |
| CIV-E1010 | Building materials technology | 5 | I | 1. or 2. year |
| CIV-E3040 | Indoor environment technology D | 5 | I | 1. or 2. year |
| CIV-E3020 | Design of energy efficient buildings D | 5 | II | 1. or 2. year |
| CIV-E2080 | Design Process Management D | 5 | II | 1. or 2. year |
| AAE-E3070 | Electrical Energy Storage Systems D | 5 | III | 1. year |
| AAE-E3080 | Thermal Energy Storage Systems D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| AAE-E3090 | Renewable Energy Engineering | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
Energy Conversion Processes
Code: ENG3069
Teacher in charge: Ville Vuorinen
The EU is committed to a carbon neutral Europe by 2050, while Finland’s respective target is already in 2035. To reach this goal, energy conversion processes need to be designed, re-designed or improved and understood based on natural sciences and interaction between different disciplines. Contemporary topics, such as carbon neutral energy, thermal energy systems, and computational energy technology will be covered in the major. Focal aspects include efficient energy system design while minimizing the environmental impact. The major covers the fields of 1) different conventional and renewable energy conversion technologies, 2) simulation approaches, and 3) energy storage systems.
The major offers a firm theoretical base as well as practical tools and skills needed by engineers working in the field of energy. In order to prepare students for understanding complex and multidisciplinary problems in the field, the major is designed to be flexible in terms of courses. Courses include theory, simulations and experiments, industrial applications, and problem-based projects. The graduates are prepared to tackle present and future challenges faced by companies, industrial R&D tasks or continue with doctoral studies.
- Identify the fundamental natural phenomena of modern energy conversion technologies and apply different methods to design and develop them
- Be able to take a holistic view to understand dependencies across large energy systems
- Analyze and evaluate existing and future challenges in the field of energy, and the role of energytechnologies and processes in addressing these challenges
- Design sustainable energy conversion and storage solutions based on a scientific approach
The master’s degree consists of the major studies, elective studies and a master’s thesis.
The major studies (66 cr) are divided into programme common courses (16 cr), major common courses (20 cr) and advanced studies (30 cr). The programme common courses (16 cr) and the major common courses (20 cr) are compulsory for all. Both the programme common courses and major common courses are completed in the beginning of the studies. In the advanced studies (30 cr) students can choose from a variety of courses. Students may freely choose courses from different topic groups as long as course specific prerequisites are followed (the prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions in Sisu).
For elective studies (24 cr) students can choose courses offered by Aalto University or by other universities, including other courses under the Advanced Energy Solutions programme. Please see the possible major specific example study paths for suggestions.
Professors of the programme have prepared suggestions for how to create meaningful combinations of courses for dedicated fields of specialization. These ready-made study paths will help you to choose courses for your advanced and elective studies.
Students may also complete a certain master level minor in addition to the major studies. Please find minors Aalto University offers from Aalto University minor's guide.
Major Common Courses (20 cr)
The major common courses are for all the students taking the Energy Conversion Processes major. It is highly recommended to complete all the major common courses during the first year of studies. Please note that the major common courses are often prerequisites for the advanced studies courses.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC-E1020 | Fluid Dynamics | 5 | I | 1. year |
| EEN-E1020 | Heat Transfer D | 5 | II | 1. year |
| EEN-E1030 | Thermodynamics in Energy Technology | 5 | I-II | 1. year |
| AAE-E2005 | Thermochemical Energy Conversion D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
Advanced studies (30 cr)
Select 30 credits from the courses below. Please note the course specific pre-requisites. The following list is divided by thematic topic: conversion and storage, methods, and systems and technologies. Please see the study paths under Recommended timetable section for suggestions.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE-E3090 | Renewable Energy Engineering | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| CHEM-E4255 | Electrochemical Energy Conversion D | 5 | II | 1. or 2. year |
| AAE-E3100 | Energy Carriers D | 5 | I | 2. year |
| AAE-E3070 | Electrical Energy Storage Systems D | 5 | III | 1. year |
| AAE-E3080 | Thermal Energy Storage Systems D | 5 | IV-V | 1. or 2. year |
| AAE-E3120 | Circular Economy for Energy Storage D | 5 | II | 2. year |
| AAE-E1040 | Measurement and Control of Energy Systems | 5 | I-II | 1. or 2. year |
| AAE-E3005 | Exercises in Energy Technology V D | 5 | I-V | 1. or 2. year |
| AAE-E3002 | Power Process Simulation D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| AAE-E2001 | Computational Fluid Dynamics D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| AAE-E3030 | Numerical Modelling of Multiphase Flows D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| MEC-E2010 | Computational Fluid Modelling D | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| AAE-E2004 | Mass Transfer D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| CHEM-E7190 | Process Dynamics and Control D | 5 | II | 2. year |
| CHEM-E6115 | Thermodynamics of Modeling and Simulation D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| CHEM-E1100 | Plant Biomass | 5 | I | 2. year |
| EEN-E1010 | Power Plants and Processes | 5 | I-II | 1. or 2. year |
| AAE-E3000 | Advanced Energy Project D | 10 | I-II | 2.year |
| AAE-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I | 1. or 2. year |
| PHYS-E0483 | Advances in New Energy Technologies D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| PHYS-E6570 | Solar Energy Engineering D | 5 | III-IV* | 1. or 2. year (organizes every other year)* |
| PHYS-E6571 | Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology D | 5 | III-IV* | 1. or 2. year (organizes every other year)* |
| PHYS-E6572 | Advanced Wind Power Technology D | 5 | I-II* | 1. or 2. year (organizes every other year)* |
* Lectured every other year:
PHYS-E6570 lectured in the spring 2024
PHYS-E6571 lectured in the spring 2023
PHYS-E6572 lectured in the autumn 2022
Energy Systems and Markets
Code: ELEC3048
Teacher in charge: Matti Lehtonen
A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system is the basic requirement of a modern society. Today, energy systems face challenges with the flexible integration of different energy forms (power, heat, fuels) with the increasing complexity of the systems. Complexity arises due to distributed power generation and emergence of active producer-customers, i.e. prosumers. Integrating intermittent renewable sources, like solar, wind and wave energy, into the energy system is one of the main challenges necessary for a sustainable future. This major offers a basic understanding of energy systems, the main challenges faced by our energy solutions today and possible ways towards a sustainable future.
The major offers practical tools and skills needed by engineers working in the field of energy systems. In order to prepare students for understanding complex and multidisciplinary problems in the field, the major is designed to be flexible. Courses include theoretical considerations, experimental work and industrial applications. The major prepares students for current and future challenges faced by energy companies, manufacturing industry, consulting companies and society. Students are well-prepared to pursue doctoral studies.
Upon completion of the Major, the student will attain the following learning outcomes:
- Have a holistic view which enables analyzing complex dependencies in vast energy systems
- Optimize and develop energy systems, taking into account different energy forms
- Understand the role of various parties in energy markets
- Develop applications for energy efficiency and sustainability
- Gain the ability to analyze and evaluate existing and future challenges in the field of energy systems
The master’s degree consists of the major studies, elective studies and a master’s thesis.
The major studies (66 cr) are divided into programme common courses (16cr), major common courses (25cr) and advanced studies (25cr). The programme common courses (16cr) and major common courses (25cr) are compulsory for all and are completed in the beginning of the studies. In the advanced studies (25 cr) students can choose from a variety of courses. Students may freely choose courses from the list given as long as course specific prerequisites are followed (the prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions in Sisu).
For elective studies (24 cr) students can choose courses offered by Aalto University or by other universities, including other courses under the Advanced Energy Solutions programme.
Students may also complete a certain master level minor in addition to the major studies. Please find minors Aalto University offers from Aalto University minor's guide.
Major common courses (25 cr)
The major common courses are compulsory for all the students taking the Energy Systems and Markets major. It is highly recommended to complete all the major common courses during the first year of studies. Please note that the major common courses are often prerequisites for the advanced studies courses.
| Code | Couse name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC-E8413 | Power Systems | 5 | I-II | 1. or 2. year* |
| ELEC-E8406 | Electricity Distribution and Markets | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| AAE-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I | 1. year |
| AAE-E3004 | District Heating and Cooling D | 5 | III | 1. year |
| ELEC-E8423 | Smart Grid D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
* If you have studied the basics of electrical engineering (ELEC-E8422 An Introduction to Electric Energy, ELEC-C8001 Electrical Energy Technology or equivalent) in your BSc degree, you can take this course during the 1. year.
Advanced studies (25 cr)
Select 25 credits from the courses below. Please note the course specific pre-requisites.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE-E3070 | Electrical Energy Storage Systems D | 5 | III | 1. year |
| AAE-E3080 | Thermal Energy Storage Systems D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| ELEC-E8701 | Lighting technologies and applications | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| ELEC-E8425 | Energy Systems Modelling and Optimization D | 5 | IV-V | 1. year |
| ELEC-E8700 | Principles and fundamentals of lighting | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| EEN-E1010 | Power Plants and Processes | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| AAE-E3007 | Process Integration and Energy Optimization D | 5 | II | 2. year |
| PHYS-E0483 | Advances in New Energy Technologies D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| PHYS-E6572 | Advanced Wind Power Technology D | 5 | I-II | 1. or 2. year (organized every other year)* |
| PHYS-E6570 | Solar Energy Engineering D | 5 | III-IV | 1. or 2. year (organized every other year)* |
| CHEM-E7215 | Special Course in Process Systems Engineering D | 5 | IV | 1. year |
| MS-E2117 | Risk Analysis D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| MS-E2135 | Decision Analysis D | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| MS-E2121 | Linear Optimization D | 5 | III-IV | 1. year |
| MS-E2177 | Seminar on Case Studies in Operation Research V D | 5-7 | III-V | 1. year |
| AAE-E3005 | Exercises in Energy Technology V D | 5 | I-V | 1. or 2. year |
| ELEC-E8102 | Distributed and Intelligent Automation Systems D | 5 | I-II | 1. year |
| ELEC-E8113 | Information Systems in Industry | 5 | I-II | 1. year |
| ELEC-E8424 | Distributed generation technologies | 5 | I-II | 2. year |
| CS-E5340 | Introduction to Industrial Internet D | 5 | IV | 1. year |
| AAE-E3000 | Advanced Energy Project D | 10 | I-II | 2. year |
| ELEC-E8427 | Power Transmission Systems | 5 | III-IV | 2. year |
* Lectured every other year:
PHYS-E6570 lectured in the spring 2024
PHYS-E6572 lectured in the autumn 2022
Elective studies 24 cr
For your free elective studies (24 cr) you can study courses offered by Aalto University or by other universities as it is possible by Aalto internal and inter institutional agreements and procedures and course specific prerequisites. Please note that you will need to agree courses you will be completing at another university before enrolling to course, because it is not guaranteed that all courses will be accepted at Aalto. Read more: Other studies.
The structure of your Master’s Programme is designed so that you can study most of your major studies i.e., common and advanced courses during the first year. This leaves the second year for elective courses and Master’s thesis. It also makes it easy for you to go for student exchange during the second year. Alternatively, you can deepen your expertise by taking more of our advanced courses as elective courses or broaden your expertise by choosing courses from Aalto’s other programmes or from different universities. The choice for elective studies is yours: the most important thing is that your elective studies complement your major studies and provide you with expertise that you personally feel important and inspiring for your career.
You can complete a minor subject and include it in elective studies. Please note that if you want to have a minor in your degree, it needs to be master level minor. Please see the list of all minors offered by Aalto University at Aalto Minors hub.
You can also include max 5 credits of practical training in your elective studies. Read more: Practical Training.
Language studies (min 3 cr) are a compulsory part of the Master’s degree if they have not been completed as part of the Bachelor’s degree. For international students, Finnish and Swedish language courses are highly recommended for elective studies. Read more: Communication and Language Studies for a Master's degree.
For recommended elective courses for the different majors in Advanced Energy Solutions, please see the study paths from Recommended timetable. Students majoring in Energy in Buildings and Built Environment can find further information there concerning the necessary courses for certification qualifications.
Elective studies in Energy in Buildings and Built Environment
As stated under Advanced studies, students are recommended to choose study paths conferring to qualifications, each of these study paths also has a list of recommended electives.
Otherwise, the usual rules for electives apply, for which students can choose courses offered by Aalto University or by other universities, in accordance with Aalto internal and inter institutional agreements and procedures and course specific prerequisites.
Recommended elective courses (24 cr)
Provided below is the full list of the recommended electives for this major. Please see the study paths to see what are the required courses for Finnish HVAC design certification.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC-E8124 | Intelligent buildings | 5 | II |
| CIV-E3040 | Indoor Environment Technology | 5 | I |
| AAE-E1040 | Measurement and Control of Energy Systems | 5 | I-II |
| CIV-E3030 | Indoor Air Quality | 5 | IV |
| REC-E3300 | Facility and Property Management | 6 | II |
| CIV-E3010 | Applied Building Physics and Design | 5 | V |
| MEC-E2010 | Computational Fluid Modelling | 5 | I-II |
| AAE-E3004 | District Heating and Cooling | 5 | III |
| AAE-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I |
| SPT-E8010 | Smart and Liveable City Studio | 10 | IV-V |
| ARK-E1022 | Sustainability Tools for Built Environment | 6 | III-V |
| AAE-E4004 | Fundamentals of HVAC design | 5 | IV-V |
| AAE-E4005 | Sustainable Building Energy Systems | 5 | V |
| ELEC-E8702 | Rakennussähköistys | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C8202 | Automaatiojärjestelmät 1 | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-C1230 | Säätötekniikka | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E8102 | Distributed and Intelligent Automation Systems | 5 | I-II |
| CIV-E2050 | Operations management in construction | 5 | IV |
| CIV-E3050 | Fire dynamics and simulation | 5 | III |
| AAE-E4003 | Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems | 5 | IV |
| CIV-E1030 | Fundamentals of Structural Design | 5 | II |
| CIV-E1040 | Construction management | 5 | III |
| CIV-E2040 | Maintenance and repair of structures | 5 | II |
| AAE-E4007 | Building Energy Optimization | 5 | I-II |
Master’s thesis 30 cr
The Master’s thesis (30 cr) is written on a topic related to the topics studied during this Master’s programme. The professors of the programme provide Master’s thesis topics that are related to their current research activities. The student can also suggest their own topic to the desired supervisor. The recommended time of the thesis project is the second-year spring semester.
The Master’s thesis supervisor shall be one of the professors of Aalto University or, for special reasons and by decision of the Dean, the thesis supervisor may also be a university lecturer or senior university lecturer of the school. The thesis advisor shall hold at least a Master’s degree.
The Master's thesis includes a presentation when the thesis is close to submission. The student is also required to write a maturity test (abstract of the thesis) related to the master’s thesis. The thesis is a public document, and it shall be kept available in electronic form at the university.
Please see further instructions on master's thesis.
| Course name | ECTS credits | Recommended study year |
|---|---|---|
| Master´s thesis | 30 | 2. year |
| Maturity test | 0 | 2. year |