Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Green Electronics
Type of Study
Full Time
Application period
Closed
Duration
4 semesters over 2 years
Next intake
August 2025
Credits
120 ECTS
Awarding university
TUM & NTU (Nanyang Technological University)
The Master of Science in Green Electronics encompasses state-of-the-art research and industrial advancements in today’s semiconductor manufacturing technologies. This joint programme equips students with advanced knowledge in micro-/nano-fabrication technology, as well as cutting-edge theories in renewable energy, power semiconductors, and organic semiconductor devices and systems.
Highlights
Aimed to nurture the next generation of semiconductor researchers and engineers, students will be able to specialise in various areas of novel electronic/ optoelectronic devices and systems, focusing on the energy, sensing, monitoring and manufacturing fields
Conventional Electronics
Organic Electronics
Green Technology
19th in Engineering
Times Higher Education (THE) 2025
Learning Outcomes
Awarded and developed by:
Successful completion of this programme will:
Equip graduates with capabilities in conventional semiconductor manufacturing technology including materials, devices and manufacturing processes.
Design and develop efficient and high-performance systems leveraging green technology for energy harvesting, wireless sensor networks and cyber systems
Gain insights into business management, administration, marketing and international intellectual property laws.
Career Prospects
Career Opportunities
Research Engineer
Device Engineer
Failure Analysis Engineer
Yield Enhancement Engineer
Process Integration Engineer
Product Development Engineer
Success Stories
Brandon d’Cruz
Semiconductor Engineer, Micron Technology, Singapore
Class of 2024, Master of Science in Green Electronics
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Programme Structure
The MSc in Green Electronics, totalling 120 ECTS, spans 4 semesters over 2 years, comprising a combination of laboratory, core and elective modules (70 ECTS or 48 AUs), a 3-month internship (20 ECTS), and a 6-month master’s thesis (30 ECTS).
Curriculum
Laboratory Elective Modules
Laboratory 1: Semiconductor Process and Device Simulation (NTU)
The module covers the following topics:
- Process models: diffusion, oxidation, implantation
- Process variables and targets: doping profiles, junction depths, oxide thickness
- Process simulation: simulation of a given sub-micron CMOS process recipe to study profiles and layer structures
- Physical models, numerical algorithms, and solutions
- Device performance parameters and short-channel effects
- DC simulations
- Device simulation: simulation of the DC characteristics of the “fabricated” device and analysis of device operation with respect to potential, field, and carrier distributions, as well as terminal I–V characteristics
- Wafer-split experiments
- Device-target versus process-variable relations
- Transistor performance optimisation and trade-offs through process variation
- Technology development and optimisation
- Design of Experiment (DOE): implementation of a computer experiment to study the scaling characteristics (e.g., varying gate length) of the given sub-micron technology and the influence of process variations on device performance parameters
Laboratory 2: Design and Modelling of Nanodevices (NTU)
The module covers the following topics:
- Part I
- MOSFET analytical equations
- Short-channel effects
- Compact models for circuit simulation
- Parameter extraction
- Transistor optimisation
- Part II
- Semiconductor fundamentals
- Simulation of Si, Ge, and Sn band structures
- Quantum well (QW), energy subbands, and wave functions using the k⋅pk \cdot pk⋅p method
- QW band structure calculation using single-band and 6-band k⋅pk \cdot pk⋅p methods
- Density of states, doping concentration, and Fermi energy level calculations using single-band and 6-band k⋅pk \cdot pk⋅p methods
- Intersubband (intraband) transitions and squared transition element calculations
- Absorption spectrum and cut-off wavelength of QW infrared photodetectors
- Influence of Ge composition and well width on the peak wavelength of photodetectors
- Optical gain simulation of Ge QWs on Si
Core Technical Elective Modules (Choose 6)
Microfabrication Technology (NTU)
The module covers the following topics:
- Photolithography technology
- Photoresist technology
- Advanced lithography
- Metrology defect inspection and analytical techniques
- Cleaning technology
- Wet etching process and technology
- Dry etching process and technology
- Chemical mechanical polishing
- Epitaxy
- Plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition
- Atomic layer deposition
- Physical vapour deposition
Optomechatronic Measurement Systems (TUM)
This module will focus on optical principles and their application in green electronics production processes, photovoltaic devices, thin film measurement, display technology, distributed sensor networks, and energy harvesting. In particular, the module will address the following topics (inter alia):
- Fundamentals of optomechatronic measurement systems
- Light sources and detectors
- Refraction, interference, and diffraction
- Electronic speckle pattern interferometry
- Thin film reflectometry as an in-situ deposition sensing technique
- Ellipsometry for thin layer analysis
- Optical waveguide sensors and their application in renewable energy devices such as wind turbines
- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for the detection of greenhouse gases
- Applications of optomechatronic measurement technology in the green electronics industry, including a fundamental understanding of patent protection and patent strategy for optomechatronic measurement devices
Materials for Electronic Devices (NTU)
The module covers the following topics:
- Bonding between atoms
- Electronic and atomic structures
- Basic crystal structures
- Energy band
- Semiconductors, insulators, and organic materials
- Defects and doping
- Surface and interface
- Functional properties of materials
- Compound semiconductors
- Nanostructures
- Electronic ceramics
Bioelectronics (TUM)
The module covers the following topics:
- Introduction to bionanotechnology
- Materials: electrolytes, organic molecules, lipid bilayers, DNA, proteins
- Nanofabrication techniques and self-assembly
- Biofunctionalisation of solid surfaces
- Surface analytics and characterisation
- Electrical biosensors: solid-liquid interface, surface plasmon resonance, quartz microbalance, electrochemical impedance, nanopores, nanowires
- Charge transfer in biomolecules: fundamentals and applications
Nanotechnology for Energy Systems (TUM)
The module covers the following topics:
- Approaches to nanotechnology: bottom-up vs. top-down
- Characterisation and fabrication issues in the nanoscale
- Applications of nanotechnology in electronics, optoelectronics, telecommunications, medicine, biology, mechanics and robotics
- Overview of nanotechnology programs in the USA, Japan and Europe
- Nanomaterials and nano-systems for energy applications
- Examples of nanotechnology in energy production, energy storage, energy harvesting, and high voltage technologies
- A look into the future: electro and photocatalysis, hydrogen production and storage
- Economic implications of nanotechnology in the energy field
Microstructured Devices and Systems for Green Electronics (TUM)
The module will focus on the operational principles and underlying physical effects of microstructured electronic and mechatronic devices and microsystems and their application fields. In particular, the module will address the following topics:
- Basic physical effects in solid-state microstructured electronic and micromechatronic devices and their application fields (microelectronics, microsensors, microactuators, and microsystems)
- Characteristic material properties of semiconductors: intrinsic and extrinsic electrical conductivity, mobility, charge carrier transport by drift and diffusion, carrier generation-recombination, thermal conductivity, energy domain coupling effects (thermoelectricity, piezoresistance, piezoelectricity, thermoelasticity, galvanomagnetism, etc.)
- Basic operational principles of microdevices: pn junction, MOS field effect, unipolar and bipolar electronic devices, power devices, various transducer effects
- Phenomenological transport theory: Onsager’s transport model, continuous field models of energy-coupled multi-domain systems, physics-based macro-modeling of microsystems
- Selected sensor and actuator application examples
Introduction to Power Systems (TUM)
The module covers the following topics:
- Structure of the power system: generation, transportation, distribution, and electricity consumption
- Introduction to typical power plant types including new renewable technologies. Description of the transport, distribution, and control philosophy
- Introduction to electricity demand, especially due to new electronic services. Fundamental terms of energy economy and electricity markets
- Introduction to smart grids
Specialisation Technical Elective Modules (Choose 4)
Modern Semiconductor Devices (NTU)
The module covers the following topics:
- Bipolar transistor operation principles
- Bipolar device modelling
- State-of-the-art bipolar structures
- CMOS device scaling effects
- Semiconductor memories
- Future trends and challenges
Advanced MOSFET & Novel Devices (TUM)
The module covers the following topics:
- Historical development of mainstream MOSFETs until today
- Economical, technological and physical fundamentals
- Properties of long channel and short channel MOSFETs, hot carrier effects
- Short channel effects, scaling rules
- Basics of charge carrier transport (quantum mechanical, hydrodynamics, ballistics)
- Proposed new MOSFET structures (strain engineering, metal-gate, high-k, vertical MOSFETs, double gate MOSFETs)
- Hot electron transistors
- Tunnelling transistors
- Low dimensional devices
- Single electron transistor, single electron memories, quantum electronics
Nanophotovoltaics (NTU)
The module covers the following topics:
- Third generation photovoltaics
- Quantum dot tandem cells
- Hot carrier cells
- Multiple electron hole pair generation
- Impurity and intermediate band devices
Green Nanotechnology (NTU)
The module covers the following topics:
- Energy flow in environment
- Optical properties of nanomaterials
- Spectral selective windows
- Solar thermal collectors
- Solar cells
- Cooling and energy harvesting
- Electrochemical energy storage
Polymer Electronics (TUM)
The module covers the following topics:
- Fundamentals of electronic and optoelectronic devices and technologies based on polymer semiconductors
- An overview of Polymer Electronics
- Electronic structure and band theory
- Beyond polyacetylene
- Optoelectronic properties
- Charge transport
- Synthesis and macromolecular design
- The physics of polymers
- Surfaces and interfaces
- Polymer transistors
- Optoelectronic devices
- Photovoltaic devices (organic and dye sensitised solar cells)
- Polymeric memories
Semiconductor Power Devices (TUM)
The module will focus on the function and operational principles of today’s semiconductor power devices and their use in specific applications. In particular, the module will address the following topics:
- Fundamentals of semiconductor device physics: electronic band structure, intrinsic and extrinsic conductivity, mobility, carrier transport by drift and diffusion, carrier generation and recombination, impact ionisation, pn-junction, MOS field effect
- Power device structures:
- PIN diode
- Schottky diode
- Bipolar junction transistor
- Thyristor
- Power MOSFET
- Insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)
- Robustness and destruction mechanisms of power devices:
- Thermal breakdown
- Electrical breakdown
- Dynamic avalanche
- Latch-up in IGBTs
- Cosmic ray induced failure
Non-Technical Elective Modules (Choose 2)
Business Administration
Industrial Marketing
Production Planning in Industry
Manufacturers face unique challenges in their production processes. Cycles, by-products, batches, and campaigns are difficult to manage with current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software packages. Concepts such as material requirements planning, supply chain management (SCM), and basic cost accounting will be explained. As a highlight, a simulation model based on modern simulation software will be used by students to simulate production planning and develop the ‘best’ production plan. The module covers the following topics:
Part A: Overview
Part B: Industries – Chemical, Plastics and PVC
Part C: The World of PVC
Part D: Production Planning – Introduction
Part E: Production Planning Process
Part F: Procurement Process
Part G: SAP & Enterprise Resource Planning
Part H: Simulation Theory and Simulation Models
Innovation and Technology Management
Modern Developments in Industry
Intellectual Property and Technopreneurship
Project Management Principles
Global Internship
Gain real-world experience through internships, where you can take an active role in securing opportunities at a company of your choice, anywhere in the world.
The internship programme is one of the hallmarks of all our master’s programmes designed to provide structured and supervised work experiences. Students complete a three-month internship with the industry or an academic institution of choice related to his or her field of study at TUM Asia.
Internship can be completed anywhere in the world.
Students are empowered and given the freedom to pursue internship in their desired fields anywhere in the world and explore the possible career pathways developed from their field of study based on their career goals and aspirations.
Our Students’ Internship Experience :
[Fabian D’ Cruz]
[Occupation]
[Class of 2022, Master of Science in Rail, Transport and Logistics ]
Master’s Thesis
A six-month journey that enables you to apply the best of your knowledge and skills acquired through course work and research assistantships
Through this guided learning experience, students work in collaboration with industry partners or other researchers on a project of mutual interest and gain the opportunity to publish manuscripts.
The master’s thesis is fully practical based. Theoretical frameworks or conceptual models can be occasionally used to guide research questions.
Admission Criteria
Eligibility
Language Requirements
Required Test Scores
For more information:
- TOEFL (www.toefl.org): Recent score with a Minimum 88* for the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL code: 7368)
- IELTS (www.ielts.org): With academic IELTS result of at least 6.5
Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) Certificate Requirements
For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian university degree, an Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate is required.
For applicants whose native language or language of instruction from previous studies is not English, a TOEFL / IELTS score is required. For more information:
- TOEFL (www.toefl.org):
- IELTS (www.ielts.org):
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
88+
For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian school or university degree, an Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate is required.
For more information, please visit here.Link
Fees & Finances
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees are payable upon acceptance of offer across 3 instalments throughout the academic year.
Payment can be made through:
| Registration Fee | 1st Instalment | 2nd Instalment | 3rd Instalment | Total* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Payment Schedule |
Upon acceptance of offer |
15 July |
1 December |
1 July
(of the next year) |
|
|
Gross Amount* (before GST) |
S$5,000.00 |
Payable across 3 instalments |
S$51,520.00 |
||
|
Final Amount* (after GST) |
S$5,450.00 |
Payable across 3 instalments |
S$56,156.80 |
||
Total programme fee: S$56,156.80* (inclusive 9% GST)
- All fees quoted are in Singapore Dollars and are inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) imposed under the Singapore GST Act. The GST rate has been adjusted to 9% starting from 1 January 2024
- Tuition fees are subject to changes in Government Legislation or duly determined by the University Management. Students will be informed accordingly.
Additional Information
Tuition fees are also inclusive of:
- Matriculation fees at TUM, teaching and examination fees
- Lab materials and expenses
- Expenses for intercultural program, may include tickets for events and industry excursions
- Soft copy files of all teaching materials
- IT usage: Internet access
- Excursion and off-campus expenses for mandatory events
- Usage of all university facilities at TUM and TUM Asia
Registered students will be subjected to the following fees:
- Student Visa Processing and Issuance Fee (payable to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Singapore
- Student Services Fees*
- Health Service Fees*
- Application Fees*: Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable NTU application fee of SGD 50 when sending in their admission application.
*The fees are payable to the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Note: Fees are subject to revision. All prices would be inclusive of the prevailing GST rates. The respective amounts and payment instructions will be provided in the Student Agreement to all successful applicants
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