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CAS ETH in Applied Technology in Energy

  • Spring Semester

    Start

  • 14 weeks

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • English
    Tuition language

  • 30.11.2024–​01.03.2025

    Application period

  • CHF 8,500

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Applied Technology in Energy  

The programme provides non-technical managers with a targeted technology education in energy and electrification in order to prepare them for greater responsibility in technology-driven companies.

Structure and content

Programme description

Participants of the CAS ETH in Applied Technology in Energy (CAS ETH ATE) learn how energy supply and use is changing from a science and technology perspective with an emphasis on technology applications that impact many industries and types of products. The programme consists of four modules covering energy science fundamentals, energy transport, energy storage and energy applications in industry.

Objectives

Participants learn how energy technologies are applied to products and operations in multiple industries (with an emphasis on new technologies that will have significant impact within the next five years), and to communicate more effectively with technical specialists.

Professional perspectives

Graduates of the CAS ETH ATE are able to take on more challenging leadership roles in interdisciplinary projects with significant energy and electrification components and to extend their existing management skills to include managing energy related specialists.

Structure and format

Participants complete 4 modules over 14 weeks. Classes are generally conducted in either a block format or blended learning format. Study load is approximately 300 hours, including lectures, study time and performance assessments.

Additional information

The CAS ETH ATE is the third CAS in the Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Applied Technology (MAS ETH AT) programme.

Tuition language(s)

English

Credits

12 ECTS credits
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Target group and admission

Target group

Managers with limited technical background and a minimum of five years working experience in a relevant industry. Target participants include managers working in finance, marketing, strategy and other non-technical departments.

Requirements

Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or an equivalent educational qualification plus relevant management experience after graduation.

Required language skills

Englisch: B2 – external page Show proficiency scales

Language(s) of performance assessment

English
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Dates and venue

Start

Spring Semester (every year)

Duration

14 weeks, part-time

Application period

30.11.2024–​01.03.2025 (rolling admission)

Location

ETH Zurich
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Fees

Programme fee

CHF 8,500

Application fee

CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-​refundable, credit card payment only)

Withdrawal fee

  • Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
  • More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 2,000
  • After the start of the programme: CHF 8,500
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Application

Questions about the application

ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–​18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail

Recommended procedure for a successful application

Application documents

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Organiser

Programme management

Dr Christian Schaffner
Programme Director
Dr Christian Schaffner
Dr Iulian Nistor
Programme Manager
Dr Iulian Nistor
Professor Ulrike Grossner
Deputy Programme Director
Professor Ulrike Grossner

Contact

Karin Sonderegger Zaky
MAS/CAS Admin. Assistant
  • +41 44 632 27 77

ETH Zurich
Physikstrasse 3
8092 Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET), Energy Science Center (ESC)

Further information

CAS ETH in Applied Technology in Energy
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