Study Automotive Electronics part-time

In this degree programme, you will be provided with comprehensive training in specialist areas that pose significant challenges to the automotive industry. You will expand your knowledge and skills in all aspects of automotive electronics and their programming and development and will be prepared to apply this knowledge at your place of work. The skills you acquire and the academic degree "Master of Engineering" qualify you to take on complex specialist and management tasks.

Contents

• Fundamentals of communication systems in the vehicle
• Functional and spatial division of functions
• System requirements and architectures
• Driver assistance systems
• Reliability and availability 
• Secure computer systems
• Hydrogen technology

Contents

• Sensors
• Actuators
• Signal processing
• Image processing
• Circuit technology
• Digital circuit technology and hardware description language
• Vehicle Dynamics

Contents

• Project management
• Risk management
• Quality management
• Requirements management
• Process Improvement, CMMI, SPICE
• Software product lines
• Soft skills in software and system development
• Automotive supply chain management
• Cost structures and cost analysis in consideration of sustainability

Contents

• Real-Time Linux
• Real-time operating systems
• Modelling of mechatronic systems
• Function development/rapid prototyping
• Software engineering of secure systems
• Software testing and test management
• HiL and system tests

Contents

• Vehicle electrical system design
• Car IT security
• LIN bus
• CAN bus
• Ethernet in the automobile
• CarToX
• Vehicle diagnostics: basics, standards and challenges

Contents

• Modern three-phase drives
• Energy management
• Electromobility
• Battery systems - battery technology
• Battery storage systems/ charging
• Fuel cells
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Innovative outlook

The Master thesis is written in the fourth semester.

The Master thesis is written in English and should be completed in the fourth semester, but no earlier than after 40 credit points have been earned. A total of 90 credit points must be earned for the degree. If the Master thesis is completed without the support of the employer, an extension of the study programme is to be expected.

The modules take place in the form of week-long blocks from Saturday to Saturday (excluding Sunday) from 08.15 am to approx. 16.45 pm with classroom attendance. To make it easier to plan your professional and private activities, all dates are fixed before the start of the study programme. The detailed timetables are announced well in advance. The early notification of all dates and the block week system allow you to easily combine your studies with a full-time job and private commitments.

All courses take place on the OTH Regensburg campus. The entire infrastructure of the university is available to you during your studies (IT equipment, library, student house, cafeteria, university sports etc.). You are enrolled as a regular student.

The accreditation was carried out by the internal accreditation procedure of OTH Regensburg for the award of the seal of the Accreditation Council. It was approved by the internal accreditation commission on 14 April 2023. 

There are several admission routes that lead to entry into the part-time Master programme in Automotive Electronics:

• You have studied electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering or completed another related degree programme at a German or foreign university and graduated with a diploma or bachelor's degree (overall examination result of 2.9 or better).
• In addition, you can provide evidence of at least one year of relevant professional experience. Proof of three to five years of professional practice would be ideal.
• Furthermore, you can demonstrate English language skills comparable to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Foreign Languages. You must be familiar with basic English-language terms from the field of electronic engineering and be able to present technical facts orally and in writing.
• If German is not your native language, you can provide evidence of written and spoken German language skills of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Foreign Languages. Here you can find information on recognized proof of German langue skills.
• Along with these certificates, you will also take part in a consultation interview. The dates for the interview will be announced well in advance.

If you cannot yet provide evidence of the required one year of professional experience, you can take individual modules in advance in the form of modular studies. If you enter the programme at a later date, we will credit you for the module achievements both in terms of content and financially.