Program

The academic year runs from September to August and is divided into 2 semesters. In total there are 42 weeks of education.

Here you can find the schedule of all the modules for the Master in Engineering Systems in semesters 1 and 2.

Dutch grading uses a 10-point system. The highest grade is a 10, the lowest a 1. To pass, you need at least a 6. What if you score a 5.5? It’s rounded up to a 6 and is then a passing grade. A grade of 5.4 is rounded down to a 5 and is therefore a fail.

Here’s a basic definition of each grade. Please note: grades of 1, 2, 3 and 10 are rarely given. A 9 is also quite rare. So, if you get an 8, you’re doing very well!

1. very poor
2. poor
3. very unsatisfactory
4. unsatisfactory
5. almost satisfactory
6. satisfactory
7. good
8. very good
9. excellent
10. outstanding

At HAN we use the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, or ECTS. It’s the standard system used in higher education throughout Europe. One credit is equivalent to approximately 28 hours of study. This includes contact hours and time spent working on assignments and studying for exams. Credits are awarded when you pass your exams.

You earn a Master of Science in Engineering Systems after you successfully complete one of the 5 Engineering Systems tracks. After that, you can start using the highly esteemed MSc title after your name!

The HAN Master in Engineering Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This is your guarantee that your degree meets the highest quality standards and is internationally recognized.