During the programme
Some of the courses of the Master Next Level Engineering (NLE) programme are Data Science, Systems Engineering and Complex Systems & Organizations. You will also develop your professional skills, learn more about performing research and engineering fundamentals. The knowledge and skills you obtain in the programme are related to important current themes. These themes concur to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as health technology and affordable and sustainable energy.
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The programme is meant to expand your engineering know-how as well as to develop your analytical skills in order to create solutions for problems of today and tomorrow. During the courses and the projects, you will notice that your previous skills and knowledge can differ from others. Therefore, we expect you to assist your fellow students on subjects that are new to them. You will benefit from their knowledge and experience in return.
Content of the Master Next Level Engineering
During the first ten weeks, you will have courses on Systems Engineering and Professional Skills. You will start on your Interdisciplinary Project and get to know your Learning Team. This team will stay the same for the whole programme.
Block A: Getting started
In order to design complex systems, products and processes you will learn to analyse profoundly and apply the obtained knowledge.
You will actively learn how to ask better questions and how to communicate about complex matters. This is both useful while working in the learning teams and in your possible future role as a technical consultant.
You will work in an interdisciplinary project team on an applied research project. For example the project of the Framerunner. You will work on this project during block A and B.
Your learning team will consist of a group of fellow students. Together you will study and experience how to function as a multidisciplinary team and learn from each other.
By this time, you know how to study and work together during this intensive programme. While the Learning Teams continue, the interdisciplinary project will be finished. Together with your team you will present your findings and advise the principal researcher on their problem.
You will follow the courses Engineering Fundamentals and Complex Systems & Organisations. The first course will focus on maths, physics and programming skills. The latter will focus on complexity science. In the meantime, you start with the acquisition of a thesis project. You need to search for a company or organisation where you will perform your master research in order to write your thesis.
Block B: The challenge is on!
You study physical systems using experiments and mathematical modelling to determine impact of design decisions and predict behaviour of those systems.
In a complex reality, a system cannot be understood by adding up the sum of parts; different lenses are needed to analyse or provoke changes in that system.
Your interdisciplinary project team continues to work on their applied research project. By the end of this course, you will finish the research project and present the results to the research group.
The Learning Teams will continue to function. Your team members will support you in the search for a thesis project.
During block C, the courses are designed to carry out master level research. In the course Applied Science & Research you will learn about research methods and statistics, and you practise writing and evaluating a research paper. In the course Data science, you will learn to handle large data sets. In your Learning Team you will actively and practically prepare your research for your thesis project.
Block C: Applied research
You will learn to perform applied research, write about the results in a concise way and review others' research papers.
You will learn to use different techniques of finding patterns in Big Data. You will also use your programming skills (Python) to model data.
These continue to function, in a more independent manner.
You will prepare the applied research project that you will perform during the thesis phase. This includes preparation of data collection and the academic research plan.
By this time, you will have to be able to perform applied research independently on a master's level and in an engineering context. Topics could include Energy Technology & Sustainability, (Rapid) Prototyping, Health Technology or Asset Management. While executing your thesis, you can consult both your thesis coach as your Learning Team.
Block D: Finalizing your master thesis
You will write a concise research paper about your individual research project and explain the results in a presentation.
Lecturers
Steven werkt als docent en onderzoeker bij de Hogeschool Utrecht. Als onderzoeker is hij actief bij het Lectoraat Organisaties in Digitale Transities en als docent is zijn thuisbasis de Master Next Level Engineering. Steven is docent van de module ‘Data analytics – Inzet van energiedata’.
Steven behaalde een doctoraat in Systems Engineering aan de Universiteit Twente, gericht op het gebruik van modellen en simulaties in conceptueel systeemontwerp. Hij heeft zowel mechatronische als socio-technische systemen onderzocht. Steven is als Systems Engineer en System Architect actief geweest in de ontwikkeling van autonome voertuigen, zowel in de logistiek als in de mobiliteit. Sinds 2022 is hij werkzaam bij de HU bij de Master Next Level Engineering, waar hij onder meer Systems Engineering doceert. Ook doet hij - bij het lectoraat Organizations in Digital Transitions - onderzoek naar lokale energiegemeenschappen.
Met expertise in systems engineering, modelleren & simuleren geeft Steven invulling aan de module ‘Data analytics’. Steven heeft als doel om verschillende stakeholders bij elkaar te brengen en daarbij een gedeeld begrip te kweken. Dit draagt bij aan meer gedragen en beter geïnformeerde beslissingen om de wereld om ons heen te verbeteren.
“Ik wil graag samen met jullie ontdekken hoe en op welke manier data kan worden vertaald naar kennis om zo de energietransitie verder te versnellen!”
Patrick is trained as a Materials Engineer at Delft University of Technology, after which he conducted doctoral research at the University of Utrecht into silicon solar cells. He is currently an associate professor at the Institute for Design and Engineering and senior researcher at the research group Smart Systems for Healthy Living.
Patrick is motivated by multidisciplinary collaboration between different fields and at different levels. His current focus is on health technology, because many disruptive innovations will be applied in this field over the coming period to fortify cure & care.
MSc in Computer Science. Business and market development in international telecommunications and media industry. Experience in management positions in leading mobile telecommunication and media companies.
Expertise: entrepreneurship, management, business development, innovation, data science, AI/Machine Learning, finance, product development, audio engineering, sound synthesis, lecturing management & media courses.
Supervises learning teams in the same master’s program. He is a PhD-student at HU/UMC Utrecht, where his research focuses on the intersection of Engineering and biofabrication. His main topic is the 3D-biofabrication of cartilage implants.
https://www.hu.nl/onderzoek/onderzoekers/lennard-spauwen
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Master Next Level Engineering students are expected to form an active and reinforcing learning community. This community consists of you and your fellow students and if necessary, teachers of the core team. This community is similar to a group of co-workers in your future work environment. You will work independently but together when needed, all working towards the same goal: making a success of your Master Programme.
We also expect you to study independently by preparing for the classes you attend so they can be interactive. You are expected at Hogeschool Utrecht for an average of four days a week to work together in project groups and your learning team.
All of the programmes at HU University of Applied Sciences are tested and approved by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).
Use our tuition fee calculator to find out what your fee will be. Additionally, you can expect to pay between € 250 and € 500 annually for books, materials and excursions.
"I learned to not only professionalize my projects, but also my own vision, communication style and working methods."
Mees Luten Student MNLE
"I learned to not only professionalize my projects, but also my own vision, communication style and working methods."
Mees LutenStudent MNLE
The study program of the Master Next Level Engineering was one of the first things that immediately grabbed my attention. I was especially interested in the focus on Systems Engineering and Interdisciplinary Projects. I started with this master to deepen my prior technical knowledge and can firmly assert that my skills have already improved on a higher level. When I am working on and presenting a project, I pay attention to more intricate details and simultaneously have the ability to take a broader perspective in mind. As a student, you will work on challenging projects with your classmates and professionals, which can be quite demanding. However, as long as you are willing to put in the work and communicate with your teachers, the program offers you many benefits.
After this master, I would like to start my career at a technical company, such as a technical consultancy organization. I am looking forward to incorporate both my practical and advanced theoretical technical knowledge to improve and structure complex processes. Eventually, I can see myself working in a technical management position. During the Master Next Level Engineering I learned to not only professionalize my projects, but also my own vision, communication style and working methods. I feel more confident in overseeing projects from a strategic perspective and I hope to apply this in my professional career.
"The Master Next Level Engineering allows me to explore diverse ways of education and meet like-minded responsible individuals."
Abdonnaser Jamali Student MNLE
"The Master Next Level Engineering allows me to explore diverse ways of education and meet like-minded responsible individuals."
Abdonnaser JamaliStudent MNLE
For me, the Master Next Level Engineering is my second master. I got my master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the Iran University of Science and Technology 10 years ago. After that, I started working in process engineering, industrial research and development and technical management. I also founded an industrial workshop where we produce chemicals used in the automotive industry. However, I was looking for a new challenge and wanted to learn more about technical engineering and management in an international setting and different country. The Master Next Level Engineering allows me to explore diverse ways of education and meet like-minded responsible individuals who are also striving to expand their engineering skills.
It's very interesting to notice how Dutch companies operate and are connected to universities. Although it took some time to find my purpose within this program, I would definitely choose this master again. I gained a lot of interesting insights from the Systems Engineering course, because it included a lot of new information for me and it helped me to perceive projects from a different angle. I can even apply the gained knowledge within my own company. Next to that, the teachers are very helpful and are always trying to do their best to help you and at the same time encourage you to take the next step. I am sure this program will help me to develop and push the boundaries of my managing skills.
Benefits of the Master Next Level Engineering at HU?
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Applied Master programme
Explore current complex problems in the engineering field that require a Master’s approach; real Applied Science.
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Master of Science in one year
This ambitious programme is demanding, so you have to be motivated to study hard. You will obtain a Master of Science (MSc) in one year.
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Applied Master in Utrecht
Centrally located in the Netherlands. As a city with many students, Utrecht offers you great opportunities during your study for your professional life.
