Master in Racing Car Design (AAE)
Modena, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,160 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Curriculum in Racing Car Design (RCD) is part of the Master’s Degree Course in Advanced Automotive Engineering (AAE) and it provides a high level of training on the dynamics of the vehicle and on the most innovative materials related to the design of racing cars.
The Course lasts two academic years and is designed for students pursuing careers as design and manufacturing engineers, experts in the development of race cars, with a special focus of fundamental and applied aerodynamics, advanced vehicle dynamics, light weight design and manufacturing of carbon fiber chassis and components.
It covers the main aspects of the vehicle frame system and race car architecture, with particular emphasis on the use of special materials and solutions. Special focus is also placed on the highly experimental nature of development activities and aerodynamic performance aspects.
The number of places is limited to a maximum of 26 students. Admissions are based on merit and interviews evaluating motivations and skills. All teachings are delivered entirely in the English language.
The first semester of the first academic year is common to the other curricula of the Master’s Degree Course in Advanced Automotive Engineering and is held at the Department of Engineering Enzo Ferrari (Modena Campus).
From the second academic year onwards, all classes are held at the at the Dallara Academy (Dallara’s prestigious training center, located in Varano De' Melagari - PR).
Muner's international faculty consists of highly experienced lecturers and professionals. The contents of the courses have been defined together with the contribution of the partner companies to ensure that the training is in line with the current requirements of the labor market.
The program requires students to participate in numerous laboratory activities, either on campus or at the premises of industrial partners, in line with a "learning by doing" approach. It also includes mandatory internships in private companies and lab-based thesis preparation activities, which are conducted using a "project work" approach.
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Ideal Students
MUNER is looking for the engineers of the future.
The requirements for the ideal candidate are:
- Top 20% Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or minimum score of 95/110
- Strong background in STEM
- Certified knowledge of English (B2 - CEFR)
- Passion for cutting-edge automotive innovation and technology
- Desire for a complete live experience in the Italian Motor Valley
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Curriculum
The first academic year in Racing Car Design is held in Modena Campus. Starting from the second academic year all course locations will be Dallara’s Headquarters in Varano de’ Melegari (PR).
Course Year 1
First Half-Year Cycle
- Manufacturing and Assembly Technologies/Science and Technology of Metallic and Composite Materials
- Mechanical vibrations
- Vehicle Conceptual Design
Second Half-Year Cycle
- Automotive Computer-Aided Design
- CFD Fundamentals and Aerodynamics
- FEM Fundamentals and Chassis Design
- Vehicle Dynamics
Course Year 2
First Half-Year Cycle
- Chassis and Body Design
- Design Guidelines for Chassis Components
- Design of Racing Car Composite Structures
- Dynamic Testing of Vehicles
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Electric Transportation
- Industrial Aerodynamics
- Product Safety, Product Liability, and Automotive
- Racing Car Tyres
- Vehicle NVH Testing
Second Half-Year Cycle
- Applied Vehicle Dynamics
- Final Examination
- Legal Issues for Engineers
- Technical Regulations and Validation Tests
- Traineeship
- Vehicle Components
- Vehicle NVH Simulation
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Career Opportunities
The curriculum has been designed in close collaboration with companies operating in the automotive sector, in order to allow the seamless insertion of graduates in high-level positions in the research, development and manufacturing environments focused on vehicles and their technologies.
Since companies require highly qualified engineers with specialized skills, the Master's program requires students to complete mandatory internships in private companies, as well as laboratory-based thesis preparation activities that follow a "project work" approach. Students also attend seminars with industry and international speakers, factory visits and alumni talks throughout the year.
The Racing Car Design Engineer will be able to set up all "cold" groups and sub-groups of racing cars. In particular, he/she will specialize in aerodynamic aspects, the use of lightweight materials (carbon fiber reinforced materials), and the design and execution of experimental tests.