MSE Master of Science in Engineering

The Swiss engineering master's degree


Chaque module vaut 3 ECTS. Vous sélectionnez 10 modules/30 ECTS parmi les catégories suivantes:

  • 12-15 crédits ECTS en Modules technico-scientifiques (TSM)
    Les modules TSM vous transmettent une compétence technique spécifique à votre orientation et complètent les modules de spécialisation décentralisés.
  • 9-12 crédits ECTS en Bases théoriques élargies (FTP)
    Les modules FTP traitent de bases théoriques telles que les mathématiques élevées, la physique, la théorie de l’information, la chimie, etc., vous permettant d’étendre votre profondeur scientifique abstraite et de contribuer à créer le lien important entre l’abstraction et l’application dans le domaine de l’innovation.
  • 6-9 crédits ECTS en Modules contextuels (CM)
    Les modules CM vous transmettent des compétences supplémentaires dans des domaines tels que la gestion des technologies, la gestion d’entreprise, la communication, la gestion de projets, le droit des brevets et des contrats, etc.

Le descriptif de module (download pdf) contient le détail des langues pour chaque module selon les catégories suivantes:

  • leçons
  • documentation
  • examen 
Sustainable development (CM_SustDev)

Sustainable development is essential for many parts of modern society. This module provides an overview of the history of sustainable development, of established concepts, as well as of relevant initiatives and organisations globally and in Switzerland. Further, methodologies and tools are introduced for engineers to contribute to sustainable development on a technical level. Students learn the fields of application of the various methods as well as their strengths and weaknesses. They learn to apply the tools to analyze and improve the ecological performance of products and industrial processes.

Objectifs d'apprentissage

The students ...

  • can define the term sustainable development and related concepts and know their similarities and differences as well as their history.
  • understand the national and international debates, agendas and policy approaches to sustainable development and are able to consider what they mean in the context of their own field of study.
  • are able to identify the roles of important stakeholders in sustainable development decision making.
  • are able to analyze the implications of sustainable development for organizations, their executives and employees. Based on cases from various sectors, students are able to develop suitable strategies for action.
  • understand what they personally can do to become more socially and environmentally responsible in their future professional and personal lives.
  • know and understand different technical concepts to achieve a sustainable economy, sustainable business models and sustainable product design.
  • know the most relevant tools for technical sustainability analysis and ecodesign, their fields of applications, strengths and weaknesses.
  • are able to select the appropriate methods and tools when confronted with a specific technical sustainability problem.
  • are able to interpret results generated with these methods and derive system optimizations.
  • are able to identify, analyze and discuss sustainability-related challenges and issues and to develop problem-oriented solutions.
  • are able to communicate and enact these solutions confidently and effectively.

Catégorie de module

  • The global challenge of sustainability. Climate change, the end of the fossil age, planetary boundaries, global footprint.
  • Sustainable development goals and their implications, other concepts. 
  • Organisations, political panels and global structure regarding sustainability and climate change, international negotiations and concepts (e.g. Paris agreement).
  • Business concepts and examples of sustainability (Dyllick, GRI, Global Compact etc.)
  • National aspects for the transformation (decarbonisation) of the existing building stock and related infrastructure
  • Technical concepts to achieve a sustainable economy (industrial ecology, circular economy, etc.)
  • Theory and practice of sustainability analysis and ecodesign methodologies and tools (substance flow analysis, life cycle assessment, a.o.)

Méthodes d'enseignement et d'apprentissage

  • Lectures
  • Exercises
  • Group discussion
  • Moderated plenary discussion
  • Post-decision case studies
  • Guest speaker
  • Reflective paper

Bibliographie

Global challenge

  • Come on, A Report to the Club of Rome; E.U. von Weizsäcker 2017
  • Haski-Leventhal, D. (2018): Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Tools and Theories for Responsible Management; Los Angeles: SAGE
  • Sachs, J. D. (2015): The Age of Sustainable Development; New York: Columbia University Press.

Concepts and tools

 

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