Nordic Master Programme in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering
Curriculum 2022–2024
The structure of the programme
In the Nordic Master Programme in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering ISEE students study for one year at each partner university, completing a minimum of 60 credits (ECTS) in one academic year.
The total scope of studies is 120 ECTS and the studies consist of major studies (90 ECTS) and a master's thesis (30 ECTS).
Aalto University is involved in the following three ISEE study tracks:
Bioenergy – first year KTH (Sweden) and second year Aalto University (Finland)
Energy Systems – first year Aalto University (Finland) and second year KTH (Sweden)
Heat and Power Engineering – first year Aalto University (Finland) and second year Chalmers (Sweden)
Bioenergy
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for first semester (30 ECTS) | |||
| MJ2411 | Renewable Energy Technology | 6 | autumn |
| MJ2405 | Sustainable Power Generation | 9 | autumn |
| MJ2509 | Energy in the Built Environments | 9 | autumn |
| MJ2508 | Energy Systems for Sustainable Development | 6 | autumn |
| Compulsory courses for second semester (24 ECTS) | |||
| MJ2424 | Methods of research in in sustainable energy | 7.5 | spring |
| MJ2511 | Energy Management | 7.5 | spring |
| MJ2516 | Sustainable Perspectives in Energy Projects and Policy | 3 | spring |
| MJ2426 | Applied heat and power technology | 6 | spring |
| Elective course (choose at least 6 ECTS) | |||
| MJ2512 | Transformation in energy policy and climate agenda | 6 | spring |
| MJ2381 | Energy Systems Analysis and applications | 6 | spring |
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses (20 ECTS) | |||
| AAE-E3100 | Energy Carriers D | 5 | I |
| EEN-E1030 | Thermodynamics in Energy Technology | 5 | I-II |
| AAE-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I |
| AAE-E3007 | Process Integration and Energy Optimization D | 5 | II |
| Master's thesis (30 ECTS) | |||
| XX.thes | Master's thesis | 30 | III-V |
| Elective courses (choose at least 10 ECTS) | |||
| PHYS-C6370 | Fundamentals of New Energy Sources | 5 | I-II |
| EEN-E1010 | Power Plants and Processes | 5 | I-II |
| AAE-E3000 | Advanced Energy Project D | 10 | I-II |
| AAE-E3080 | Thermal Energy Storage Systems D | 5 | IV-V |
| AAE-E1040 | Measurement and Control of Energy Systems | 5 | I-II |
| AAE-E1000 | Introduction to Advanced Energy Solutions | 5 | I-II |
| Possible language course (3 ECTS) * | |||
| LC-XXXX | Compulsory language course (o,w) * | 3 | any |
*) The language course is mandatory for those who have not completed a similar course in their bachelor degree in Finland or who have not completed / will not complete a similar course at the partner university. LC-1310 Academic Communication for MSc Students (o,w) is recommended to avoid recognition problems at partner universities. Possibilities to take other language courses fulfilling the compulsory foreign language course requirements at Aalto University must be discussed and pre-agreed with the programme coordinator.
Energy Systems
*) The language course is mandatory for those who have not completed a similar course in their bachelor degree in Finland or who have not completed / will not complete a similar course at the partner university. LC-1310 Academic Communication for MSc Students (o,w) is recommended to avoid recognition problems at partner universities. Possibilities to take other language courses fulfilling the compulsory foreign language course requirements at Aalto University must be discussed and pre-agreed with the programme coordinator.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses (18 ECTS) | |||
| MJ2513 | Circular Economy and Energy Systems | 6 | autumn |
| MJ2520 | Advanced Energy System Integration in Cities | 6 | autumn |
| MJ2383 | Energy System Economics, Modelling and Indicators for Sustainable Energy Development | 6 | autumn |
| Elective courses (choose at least 12 ECTS) | |||
| MJ2507 | AI Applications in Sustainable Energy Engineering | 6 | autumn |
| MJ2508 | Energy Systems for Sustainable Development | 6 | autumn |
| MJ2505 | Practical Optimizations of Energy Networks | 6 | autumn |
| Master's thesis | |||
| Master's thesis | 30 | spring |
Heat and Power Engineering
*) The language course is mandatory for those who have not completed a similar course in their bachelor degree in Finland or who have not completed / will not complete a similar course at the partner university. LC-1310 Academic Communication for MSc Students (o,w) is recommended to avoid recognition problems at partner universities. Possibilities to take other language courses fulfilling the compulsory foreign language course requirements at Aalto University must be discussed and pre-agreed with the programme coordinator.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses (15 ECTS) | |||
| MEN120 | Heat and Power Systems Engineering | 7.5 | autumn |
| KVM013 | Industrial Energy Systems | 7.5 | autumn |
| Elective courses (choose at least 15 ECTS) | |||
| ENM096 | Future Renewable based Power Systems | 7.5 | autumn |
| ENM125 | Sustainable Electric Power Systems | 7.5 | autumn |
| TME210 | Turbomachinery | 7.5 | autumn |
| FFR170 | Sustainable Energy Futures | 7.5 | autumn |
| MTF073 | Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) | 7.5 | autumn |
| TME160 | Multiphase flow | 7.5 | autumn |
| MTF171 | Sustainable biomass supply | 7.5 | autumn |
| SEE015 | Sustainable transportation | 7.5 | autumn |
| TRA205 | Carbon capture and storage: Pathways to negative emissions | 7,5 | autumn |
| Master's thesis | |||
| Master's thesis | 30 | spring |
System Integration of Wind Power
Semester 1 (compulsory courses altogether 30 ECTS)
MJ2405 Sustainable Power Generation 9 ECTS
MJ2509 Energy in the Built Environment 9 ECTS
MJ2411 Renewable Energy Technology 6 ECTS
MJ2508 Energy Systems for a Sustainable Development 6 ECTS
Semester 2 (compulsory courses altogether 24 ECTS)
MJ2424 Methods of research in sustainable energy 7.5 ECTS
MJ2511 Energy management 7.5 ECTS
MJ2516 Sustainability Perspectives in Energy Projects and Policy 3 ECTS
MJ2381 Energy Systems Analysis and Applications 6 ECTS
+ Elective courses (choose a minimum of 6 ECTS)
MJ2512 Transformation in energy policy and climate agenda 6 ECTS
MJ2426 Applied heat and power technology 6 ECTS
EJ2230 Control in Electrical Energy Conversion 6 ECTS
Semester 3 (compulsory courses altogether 15 ECTS)
46400 Wind Turbine Measurement Technique 10 ECTS
31783 Integration of Wind Power in Power Systems 5 ECTS
+ Elective courses (choose a minimum of 15 ECTS)
31786 Wind Turbine Electrical Design 10 ECTS
42003 Energy economics, markets, and policies 10 ECTS
42004 Feasibility studies of energy technologies 5 ECTS
42007 Energy systems analysis and scenarios 5 ECTS (blocked if Energy Systems Planning and Operation are taken)
46100 Introduction to micrometeorology for wind power 5 ECTS
46211 Offshore wind energy 10 ECTS (blocked if Marine and Offshore Power Systems are taken)
46300 Wind Turbine Technology and Aerodynamics 10 ECTS
46320 Loads, Aerodynamics and Control of wind turbines 10 ECTS
46200 Planning and development of wind farms 5 ECTS
Semester 4
Thesis 30 ECTS
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