The study program is designed and dedicated to the people who have decided to build their professional career in the area of risk. Risk issues in a modern, fast developing industrial world are main topics of the theoretical part of the program. The other section of the program is based on work in real projects within sponsoring companies. The language of study is English.

The students are expected to attend theoretical courses and to pass the related exams, to work during the study and to apply their knowledge directly in real-life situations. This is the innovative dual concept promoted by Steinbeis University Berlin (called the Project Competence Concept). It is a great opportunity for the student to continue the professional work and to obtain an academic degree simultaneously.

The curriculum consists of 5 modules of theoretical education which are combined with project work. Courses from the curriculum last 2-5 days, and they end with a concluding exam. The project work includes practical occupation on relevant problems in the sponsoring company followed by preparation of project study papers and the master thesis.

Lecturers of courses and coaches supervising the students in the project work are selected from among leading experts in corresponding fields. They possess both academic and practical background which provides the genuineness of the study program. This combination allows students to absorb working knowledge fast and to gain skills for practical implementation and relevant problem-solving.

The courses, over 30 of them, are scheduled during the whole year. They are grouped in 5 modules and lead the student from introductory and basic risk issues to specific risk topics. A student can build his own professional profile by careful selection of courses to attend. Short description of each course is available in the curriculum.

Within the Master study curriculum, currently over 30 courses as well as project work and thesis are offered in 6 main Modules (also see Figure 2):

• Intro – general concepts, emphasis on the petrochemical and power industry


• Assets – plants/systems/equipment, emphasis on petrochemical and power industry


• HSSE – Health, Safety, Security, Environment; hazard oriented risk management


• Business/governance – concepts and practical application of business and governance oriented risk management


• Specific (additional) topics – additional facultative courses


• Master thesis and projects aligned with the hands-on training

 

Figure 2: Honeycomb diagram of the Master study Modules

In line with the Project Competence Concept (German: PKS) of SHB, the program is designed and dedicated to people in full time employment. The student is working on a project of a sponsoring company during the course of the study program.

The 2-year long program includes five thematic modules in the first year with compulsory, optional compulsory and facultative courses worth 60 Credit Points (CPs). These courses are combined with a sixth module including a project work (20 CPs) and Master Thesis (40 CPs), to be performed in the second year. Each student after the admission to the program, receive a personalized study schedule. It defines the optional and elective courses, and the project and thesis work in alignment with the student's company supervisor.

In general, most of the courses in the curriculum last two to five-days. The exams are scheduled on the last day or on an additional day, and cover all specific topics of risks which were reviewed throughout the course. The courses are designed to allow students to quickly absorb working knowledge. Learning methods include lectures, review of literature, interactive problem-solving, individual and group exercises. Lecturers are leading experts in their corresponding fields always open for questions and discussions.

Courses are scheduled during the whole year and are open not only for students enrolled in the Master program, but also for other participants wishing to extend their knowledge and skills. This mixture creates a specific atmosphere and enables students to profit from the international surrounding and open discussions.

Regulation

The European Master Program in Risk Engineering and Management is regulated by the Study and Examination Regulation (SER) no. 136937 of September 14. 2009. This document describes the structure, duration, modules, examination and credit points of the Master program.

The SER and other regulations and information which are binding for Steinbeis Transfer Institute Advanced Risk Technologies can be seen at the official page of Steinbeis University Berlin:

• see Regulations

Examinations

1. Written examination
2. Oral examination
3. Presentation
4. Reports
5. Case studies
6. Project Study Paper ¹
7. Transfer Paper ²

¹ Project Study paper: (1) The PSA represents solutions of corporate-relevant project tasks. In this context, the students transfer and utilize the methods and knowledge learned and acquired within the scope of the programs. (2) As PSA, at least 20 pages in writing must be submitted by the students as a rule. The PSA shall be completed within the scope of a presentation with a subsequent defense and shall be assessed (structured report concerning written PSA and oral presentation) by the appointed examiners (preferably a project coach).

² Transfer Paper:  (1) The TA serves the documentation of the students’ ability to specifically transfer and utilize the learning contents of a seminar unit in their projects or companies. The TA shall be prepared subsequent to the seminar unit and presented in coordination with the responsible lecturer. (2) Assessment of the TA is carried out by the responsible lecturer and a further examiner (preferably a project coach) of the SHB in a structured report.

Degree

On a successful completion of the Program, Steinbeis University Berlin will award the degree Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) with the specialization in Risk Engineering and Management. Steinbeis University Berlin is stately approved since 1998.

 

Fees

The tuition fee is to be paid per semester and covers the costs of all module units, the necessary consultative lessons, the individual coaching. Travel and lodging costs are not included in the tuition fee. The student will receive payment instructions after the first step in the admission procedure.

 

Admission

The admission process involves 3 steps:

      Step 1: Preliminary check of eligibility

      Step 2: Application forms (if feasible, the applicant is also invited to an interview)

      Step 3: Enrolment (documents needed: university degree certificate, transcript, secondary school diploma)

Admission requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering (with a minimum of 180 ECTS Credit Points) or an appropriate science degree recognized in Germany
• Above average grade in previous studies (≥ 2.4 in the German grading system)
• Good knowledge of English (C1 level or equivalent)
• Successfully passing the aptitude test