Study programme title in Est.

Säästvad keemiatehnoloogiad

Study programme title in Engl.

Sustainable Chemical Technologies

TalTech study programme code

RAKM11

MER study programme code

111073

Study programme version code

RAKM11/25

Faculty / college

E - School of Engineering

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Jasper Adamson

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology

Broad area of study

Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction

Study field

Engineering and engineering trades

Curriculum group

Chemical engineering and processes

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

112

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

The general aim of the curriculum is to educate master's level specialists in the field of fuel chemistry and technology. Show more...

Afford an opportunity for specialists who have previously obtained a higher education with a focus on technology to raise their level of education in the field of fuel chemistry and education.
Create pre-conditions for the continuation of studies a doctorate level in this field.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Upon completion of the curriculum, the student:
- has a systematic overview of the field of fuel chemistry and technology (including oil shale chemical engineering); Show more...

- knows the theoretical developments, current problems and their ways of application in the field of specialization;
- is able to solve specialty-related problems independently with the help of appropriate methods and evaluate the potential consequences of his/her activity;
- has theoretical and practical professional knowledge in the field of technology and the equipment of contemporary fossil and renewable fuels;
- knows the nature and potential solutions to environmental problems in the fuel industry;
- knows the fundamentals of innovation and research and the principles for the protection of intellectual property;
- acquires necessary practical skills for work both in fuel industry enterprises and research laboratories, is able to continue studies for doctoral degree.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Science in Engineering