General Programme Job opportunities The European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management (SESyM) is an initiative of EUREC (Association of European Renewable Energy Research Centres) in collaboration with a consortium of higher education institutions, notably the Hanzehogeschool Groningen (NL), Howest University of Applied Sciences (BE), the University of Zaragoza (SP), Limerick Institute of Technology (IE) and the University of Pisa (IT). EUREC has a major voice in Europe regarding research into sustainable energy and the provision of advice regarding topical energy issues. In the scope of that assignment, the European Master SESyM is offered to train people to play an active role in the field of energy transition. This has indeed become a transdisciplinary matter in which technological, economic, legal, social and environmental challenges are the central issues. In this professional master's programme, students are trained to design, assess and implement an innovative energy business plan. In realistic and authentic company case-studies and projects, they address sustainable energy challenges based on a system approach. The fact that this is a European master's programme implies that the student must have studied in at least 2 European countries in the course of this study track. Why SESyM? Why Howest? Three semesters in two years The programme consists of 3 semesters (core – specialisation (choice) – thesis) of each 30 study credits. The study programme in all counts 90 study credits and is open to students, holder of a (professional) bachelor diploma from the following study fields: Business Management and Economics (e.g. Company Management, Network Economics, …) Natural Sciences Engineering Sciences, Social Sciences, Political Sciences Architecture Admission is subject to a motivation file (cv, motivation letter, reference letter of employer/higher education institution), …) and a certificate attesting to sufficient proficiency of the English language (IELTS 6.5 or similar). Tailor-made The core semester (Sept. – Jan.) includes the basis of economic and business concepts necessary to design and implement innovative energy projects, as well as the legal frameworks and technical aspects of the energy business. This semester is offered in Groningen (Hanzehogeschool) and Ireland (Limerick Institute of Technology). During the second semester (specialization), the student can choose between Zaragoza, Kortrijk (Howest) or Groningen, each proposing a specific theme. In this context, Howest offers the ‘Sustainable Energy & ICT’ semester. The thesis semester can be taken either in a company or in a research institution in Europe. Thanks to this offer, each student can compose his/her study line according to his/her talent and interests. Course unit descriptions for this study programme In this professional master programme, students are trained to design, assess and implement an innovative energy business plan. In realistic and authentic company case-studies and projects, you can address sustainable energy challenges based on a systems approach. The application process for the European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management AY2025-2026 is open! The aim of the European Master in Sustainable Energy System Management is to provide postgraduate students with the skills required for employment in the Sustainable Energy industry. Students will specialise in business case analysis, modelling,project design and implementation. As a result of the foreign contact the course requires, students will have the international outlook essential to the industry HR needs. By structuring the course in three sections, students are guaranteed to spend time in different EU countries and make contact with a wide range of European institutes and companies involved in the sustainable energy sector.Applications can be submitted via this website. Please note the application deadlines below:Non-EU students must apply before 1 May 2025 / EU students must apply by 15 July 2025Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until 15 July 2025. Applications can be submitted via sesym.eurec.be Extra Infomomenten Wil je meer info over onze deze Europese Master Sustainable Energy System Management (SESyM), dan kan je ook terecht op deze extra infomomenten, naast de Howest Infodagen. Jobhappening Kortrijk Op donderdag 20 maart 2025 organiseert Stad Kortrijk een jobhappening in Kortrijk Xpo. Je kan er echter ook terecht voor meer info over verder studeren. Howest is er aanwezig met een stand. Kom en bezoek ons voor meer uitleg over de Banaba Sustainable Energy Management (SEM) of de Master Sustainable Energy System Management (SESyM). Jobhappening Kortrijk Levenslang Leren Beurs Gent Op donderdag 27 maart 2025 organiseren UGent, Howest, HoGent en Artevelde een job- en verderstudeer beurs in Flanders Expo. Je kan er terecht voor meer info over verder studeren. Howest is er aanwezig met een stand. Kom en bezoek ons voor meer uitleg over de Banaba Sustainable Energy Management (SEM) of de Master Sustainable Energy System Management (SESyM). Levenslang Leren Beurs Gent Online Infomoment SEM en SESyM Lukt het niet om op één van de fysieke beurzen aanwezig te zijn, dan ben je meer dan welkom op ons online infomoment: verder studeren in duurzaamheid en energietransitie.Op donderdag 24 april 2025 om 19u organiseren we een online infosessie over de Banaba Sustainable Energy Management en de Master Sustainable Energy System Management.Inschrijven is niet nodig, klik op de link aan te sluiten bij deze online infosessie. Online Infosessie Info day Saturday 28 June FROM 10h TILL 16h Read more Come and visit us These are the next info days in Kortrijk: Sat28June Sat30Aug Fri12Sep All info days More info? Receive the brochure by post Subscribe to the newsletter of this study programme. First name Last name E-mail Leave this field blank Strengths of the programme The fastest way towards your master's degree This master's program is professionally oriented so that after a professional bachelor's degree, you can take this program, after meeting the admission requirements, without an additional switching program and, consequently, you will have a master's degree in 1.5 years after your professional bachelor's degree!