Program
The Control Systems program was devised together with our industry partners. During the program you also conduct applied research focusing on their needs. That way you can be sure you have the right knowledge and skills for the job market.

Control Systems in a nutshell
Control Systems is a track within the Master in Engineering Systems. In the 1st semester, you take the modules:
- Systems Modeling
- Applied Control
In the 2nd semester you choose 2 of these modules:
- Big Data and Small Data
- Advanced Controller Design
- Distributed Systems
The final part of the program is your major project. Here you do research on a control systems issue.


Systems modeling and applied control
Semester 1 gives you the fundamentals of systems modeling and applied control. Knowledge is immediately applied during labs and real-life projects for industry. Also important: you brush up on your communication and research skills.
Compulsory modules
In Systems Modeling you learn how to model systems using the white-box model. Applied Control is about analyzing a system or model.
Academic calendar
The academic year runs from September to August. In that time you have 42 weeks of education. The rest of the time you have holidays.
Modules and lecture days
Here you can find a weekly schedule of all the modules for the Master Engineering Systems in semester 1 and 2. This includes the modules for the Control Systems track.

Track-specific modules
In the 2nd semester you start to specialize in control systems. You'll choose 2 elective modules from: Big Data & Small Data, Advanced Controller Design and Distributed Systems.
Modules
Big Data & Small Data is all about data analytics. Making models of complex and non-linear systems using black-box modeling. Advanced Controller Design is where you learn to create a controller. An advanced controller, because it can deal with varying conditions. In the Distributed Systems module, real-time behavior is key.
A good match?
Want to discover whether Control Systems is a good match for you? Whether it fits with your previous education and experience? Visit us at an upcoming Open Day or Open Evening and find out. Or arrange an online meeting with a staff member.


Investigating a control systems issue
Your 3rd and final semester is devoted to your major project. That’s where you investigate a real-life issue related to control systems. Where? At a company or research institute.
Major project
The major project is a final test of your ability to manage a project. And where you demonstrate your skills in communicating, reporting and presenting. You get the support of a HAN staff member and a supervisor from the company or institute.
Master of Science
You’ve reached the finish line. You now have a Master of Science in Engineering Systems. Congratulations! The program you've completed is accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). That means you now have an internationally recognized degree. Where are you going to put your skills to work?
Master of Science
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