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 an entire CAS program
- Certificate: CAS participants receive a KIT certificate and 10 ECTS points upon completion of the exam.
Program Director
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax
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