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The rapid evolution of the mobility sector, driven by electric vehicles and sustainable technologies, demands swift adaptation. Our CAS "E-Mobility Systems and Technology" equips professionals and organizations with cutting-edge expertise to lead this transformation.
The curriculum covers key e-mobility topics, including innovative energy supply, decentralized generation, smart charging, and power electronics for efficiency. Participants gain deep insights into electric and hybrid vehicle frameworks, from climate impact analysis to energy management. Knowledge of high-energy batteries, fuel cells, charging technologies, and alternative energy sources prepare you for the future of mobility.
Program Director
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer |
What is a CAS?
A Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) is a focused qualification that equips professionals with expertise in a specific field. Delivered in a four-step format, each with 3-4 days of intensive learning, it blends practical experience with industry insights for rapid knowledge integration.
Developed by top experts from academia and industry, HECTOR School CAS programs cover systems engineering, e-mobility, and automated driving, offering hands-on learning and access to cutting-edge mobility research at KIT in Karlsruhe.
Flexible and impactful, a CAS deepens expertise, expands career opportunities, and addresses emerging industry challenges.
Key Facts
- Language: English or German (upon request)
- Admission requirements: First academic degree in a relevant subject, professional experience, English language profiency. Detailed description of all admission requirements.
- Costs: € 5,970 for the entire CAS program (exempt from value added tax)
- Certificate: KIT certificate and 10 ECTS points upon exam completion.
Structure
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 |
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| February 2026 | April 2026 | June 2026 | September 2026 |
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Introduction intro Requirements, Solutions and Challenges of E-Mobility Case Study Electric Drive Trains |
Energy Storage: H2 Storage Energy Storage: Batteries & Fuel Cells |
Power Electronics Charging Technologies |
Regulations / Political E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure |
Lecture times: mostly 8:00 am - 5:15 pm (more details upon request).
Location: HECTOR School of Engineering and Management | Schlossplatz 19, 76131 Karlsruhe
Requirements, Solutions and Challenges of E-Mobility
Case Study
Electric Drive Trains
Energy Storage: H2 Storage
Energy Storage: Batteries & Fuel Cells
- Overview of batteries and fuel cells
- Structure, operating principles, and characterization of fuel cells
- Applications in mobility (e.g., EVs) and stationary energy systems
- Electrochemical energy storage with a focus on high-energy batteries (e.g., lithium-ion, sodium-nickel chloride)
- Developments in power density enhancement and battery modeling
Power Electronics
Charging Technologies
Charging Infrastructure
Outlook and Related Trainings
HECTOR School currently offers three CAS programs.
Participants can complete several CAS and thus gain a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS), a postgraduate qualification that provides in-depth expertise, hands-on experience, and industry insights in a specific field. For companies, a DAS helps upskill employees and prepare them for new domains, equipping them with essential knowledge for today’s evolving industry.
The DAS Mobility Systems Engineering comprises three main components:
- Core module (10 ECTS): CAS on Systems and Software Engineering
- Elective module (10 ECTS): participants can choose between:
- CAS on E-Mobility Systems and Technology
- CAS on Methods and Technologies of Automated Driving
- Practical thesis (10 ECTS): addresses a challenge or opportunity within the participant's organization or industry.
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Martina Waldner
Senior Program Consultant
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