Master’s Programme in Renewable Power-to-X Economy

The Master's Programme in Renewable Power-to-X Economy is a two-year programme. It leads to the degree of Master of Science in Technology, M.Sc. (Tech.), which is 120 ECTS credits.

The programme includes core, advanced specialisation, minor and elective studies as well as a master's thesis. For more details, read the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Electrical Engineering, where renewable Power-to-X economy is one of the topics of advanced specialisation studies.

Double degree opportunity for LUT degree students

The programme also offers a possibility for double degree studies. Students admitted to the Master's Programme in Electrical Engineering at LUT may apply to the double degree programme organised in cooperation with Leibniz University Hannover (Germany) and Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (Poland).

Core Studies, 27 ECTS Credits

Include studies in technology and society, energy efficiency, laboratories, power electronic converters, and applied mathematics.

Advanced Specialisation Studies, Min. 39 ECTS Credits

Includes studies in energy markets, energy resources, renewable energy technology, energy scenarios, electrochemical energy conversion and storage of electricity.

Minor Studies, Min. 20 ECTS Credits

Any minor at LUT.

Elective Studies, Credits to Complete the Degree

Can be chosen from any discipline at LUT, incl. language courses.

Master's Thesis, 30 ECTS Credits

An advanced research project during the programme's fourth semester. The Master's thesis is a part of the advanced specialisation studies and requires approximately six months of full-time work.

This master's programme provides a holistic view of the field in question – from renewable energy resources to their technologies, economics, sustainability and societal impact.

You will acquire:

• Professional skills in applying the theories of electrical engineering to applications of renewable energy production, energy conversion, and storage; you can complement your degree with, for example, energy economics-related studies, business studies or Finnish language studies
• Knowledge of the ethical aspects of the field and its effects on society; you will be able to critically assess the future prospects of a renewable electricity-based economy
• Teamwork skills; you will learn to work as a member of a team and be able to organise, carry out and lead projects
• As a graduate, you will be able to work independently and scientifically, acquire information and formulate solutions to complex problems and tasks. The degree programme also prepares you for scientific doctoral studies.

The development of renewable energy plants, energy systems, energy-efficient technology, electric transportation, and electricity markets currently employ master's level graduates in electrical engineering and will continue to do so.

New experts are needed for product development, sales, marketing and management. Moreover, power plants are undergoing changes, as private solar and wind power plants are increasing. In other words, graduates in electrical engineering have ample job opportunities in industry and the public sector.

LUT's electrical engineering training has been the launching pad for a number of important actors and growing companies in the field, some of which are based in Lappeenranta. Job opportunities are available in large international corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies in the field.

You will also have a firm basis for scientific doctoral studies in the field of your specialisation studies.