Master's Programme in Energy Smart Innovation in the Built Environment
The Master’s programme in Energy Smart Innovation in the Built Environment gives you a better understanding of the importance of renewable energy when developing sustainable citites. Your skills will be relevant and sought after when it comes to working with construction engineering in urban development.
Education occasions
About the education
Courses and competencies in renewable energy
The Master’s programme in Energy Smart Innovation focuses on the technology of smart energy solutions in the built environment, as well as on principles for the successful implementation of these. In the first semester, you take joint courses in the programme's main field of study. In this way, students acquire a common knowledge base on construction and energy technology. This is followed by courses aimed at deeper technical knowledge, as well as knowledge of innovation processes linked to the implementation of energy solutions in the built environment.
All education will take place on campus in Halmstad, Sweden. The programme is conducted in English.
Collaboration opportunities
Several courses are project-based and are carried out in close collaboration with the business community. The Master’s programme in Energy Smart Innovation is closely linked to several of the university's research environments, as well as to the profile area Smart Cities and Societies, and several of its teachers are active researchers in areas such as innovation, construction innovation, energy efficiency, district heating and wind power.
Programme content
The courses listed below are included in the programme starting autumn 2024.
* included in the programme main area Construction Engineering with specialisation in Renewable Energy.
Year 1
- Energy Efficiency and Moisture Control in Buildings, 7.5 credits*
- Scientific Methods and Academic Writing, 7.5 credits*
- Construction Innovation and Change Management, 7.5 credits*
- Renewable Energy Systems, 7.5 credits
- Management of Innovation Projects, 7.5 credits
- Heating, cooling and indoor climate, 7.5 credits *
- Business Model Innovation, 7.5 credits
- Renewable Electricity and Storage, 7.5 credits
Year 2
- Finance in Construction and Energy Systems, 7.5 credits *
- Exergy Analysis in the Built Environment, 7.5 credits
- Smart Technology for Sustainability, 7.5 credits *
- Advanced Course in District Heating Technology, 7.5 credits *
- Master Thesis Construction Engineering with specialisation in Renewable Energy, 30 credits *
After the education
Degree
The program leads to a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Construction Engineering with specialisation in Renewable Energy.
Career
The Master's Programme in Energy Smart Innovation in the Built Environment you to work in both private organisations and the public sector. Your skills will be relevant and sought after when it comes to working with urban development and renewable energy.
Examples of professional roles:
- Project Manager/Consultant for private or public sector
- Technical Specialist
- Research and Development within sustainable energy and energy efficiency
- Innovation Leader
- Calculation Engineer
Opportunities for further studies
After the programme, you are qualified to apply for doctoral and PhD studies, for example in the University's own third cycle courses.
Meet our students and former students
Five questions for alumnus Daniel Andrés Prieto
Daniel Andrés Prieto studied the Master’s Programme in Energy Smart Innovation in the Built Environment, and he now works as a Construction Engineer at Northvolt in Skellefteå, Sweden.
Contact
- Questions about entry requirements, selection and admissions – Contact the Student Affairs Department
- Questions about the content of the education – Contact the Programme Director: Contact details can be found in the education information box.
- Questions regarding studies and career opportunities – Contact Study and Career Guidance
