Embedded Systems Design

Embedded systems are regarded as a key technology for new industrial, scientific, and medical devices. From domestic devices like washing machines to complex space technology such as satellites, most products require integrated digital control and software. These components have a great impact on functionality and performance. With more than 16 billion devices, embedded systems are everywhere. As "hidden systems", the embedded systems determine innovations in industrial equipment, medical devices, and scientific instruments. Since many products without embedded systems cannot compete on the market, specially trained personnel are demanded by the industry worldwide. Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences recognises these demands and offers a new Master's study programme Embedded Systems Design (ESD). An embedded system in the scope of ESD is a system whereby a mechanical or electromechanical system receives its essential functionality via electronics, control, and software. Courses like system identification, mechatronics, and discrete control systems qualify students to design future embedded systems in industrial, medical, or scientific applications (ISM market). ESD pays attention to system-on-chip (SoC) solutions using programmable digital devices. The graduate students will meet the challenge of designing modern, safe, and reliable embedded products. Requirements engineering is an integral part of ESD. Applicants should be interested in control engineering, mechanics, programmable logic systems (FPGAs), and software development. Basic knowledge in these areas, as well as sound engineering principles of a preceding technical Bachelor's degree, are requirements for admission to the ESD Master's programme.