Master's degree courses for continuing education represent a study performance of at least 60 credit points under the ECTS system, including a written dissertation. The qualification entitles the holder to bear the title "Master of Advanced Studies ZHAW in (subject name)".

Note: A Master's degree course based on a Bachelor's degree course is known as a consecutive Master's. The ZHAW School of Engineering offers the Master of Science in Engineering.

The ZHAW School of Engineering also participates as a network partner in the MAS Automation Management offered by the FHNW. In addition the School of Engineering offers the continuing education Master’s degree (MAS) “European Rail Systems” in cooperation with other universities.

The "European Rail Systems" Master's degree for professional development imparts specific, international system knowledge in the field of rail transport. This unique degree course with its tri-national profile makes you a highly qualified specialist with career prospects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On this Master's degree course for professional development, you will gain international competencies, working within a sector-specific network of experts in the German-speaking region, and you will acquire management potential with specialist knowledge of the transport and rail sector.

4 semesters, as a part-time course for working professionals; language of instruction is German, qualification: Master of Science, joint degree.

Contact: Thomas Sauter-Servaes