Master Engineering Systems: Embedded Systems Part-time

The program starts 1 September 2024
Complex industrial processes require advanced solutions. That’s exactly what you learn in HAN’s part-time Embedded Systems master track. Learn to model complex dynamic systems and design intelligent systems and smart devices that can self-learn and be controlled using your software.

Changes to the Embedded Systems track
From September 2023, the Embedded Systems track will merge with the Control Systems track under the name Cyber-Physical Systems. Did you apply for Embedded Systems in 2023-2024? Read more info on the Cyber-Physical Systems page.
Are you currently in the Embedded Systems track? You can still get all the information related to your studies on this page.
Who is this master for?
This part-time master program is for:
- EU/EER, Swiss or Surinamese citizens
- Expats with a valid Dutch residence permit
- Refugees with a valid Dutch residence permit
Don’t fit into one of these categories? Unfortunately, you can’t apply for the part-time program. But you can apply for the full-time program.

Skills and future job prospects:
As an embedded systems engineer, you gain the skills needed to manage projects and conduct applied research. Mostly, you work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers and professionals. Based on customer requirements and specifications, you develop electronic hardware and software that contributes to the creation of high-tech, self-learning, intelligent devices.
Skills
Some of the skills you learn during the program:
- Modeling and validation of embedded systems
- Applied research skills
- Architectural design
- Fault handling and maintenance
Jobs
These positions are aligned with your education:
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
Info for employers
Master students gain experience in professional practice, which they bring to the program in the form of actual case studies. This way, HAN’s master program curriculums reflect what’s happening in the professional field. Learn more about the benefits of this program for employers.

What do you learn?
The Embedded Systems master program is part of the Master in Engineering Systems. This part-time track takes 3 years to complete. In that time, you follow 4 modules, including systems modeling, applied control and distributed systems. In your last year, you carry out your graduation project, where you conduct targeted research for your company.

Part of the Master in Engineering Systems
Embedded Systems is a track within the Master in Engineering Systems. So when you apply on Studielink you choose Engineering Systems. Then you indicate the track you wish to follow. In this case, Embedded Systems. Other tracks in the Master in Engineering Systems are: Sustainable Energy, Automotive Systems and Control Systems.

Combining a study with work and private life takes some getting used to. But organize it properly and it's easier than you think. You get so much more in return!

Part-time or full-time
You can also opt for the full-time Embedded Systems track. In that case, the program duration is 1.5 years. Wondering which is best for you? Arrange a meeting with us – no strings attached.

The Dutch way of learning
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecurers are easy to talk to. In fact, at HAN you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.

Contact us
Contact us at HAN Technical Masters.
We're happy to help with all your questions!
Program
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