Program Overview

Professional Certificate Program in Energy Resilience

The Professional Certificate Program in Energy Resilience is designed to provide graduate students with knowledge and skills in the concepts and technologies necessary to improve the efficiency and resiliency of energy generation, transmission, and distribution. This 12-credit certificate program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in engineering or science and a GPA of at least 3.0.

Program Overview

The availability of reliable electric power is foundational to the health and safety of citizens as well as the economy. Technology is rapidly providing solutions that increase the efficiency and resiliency of the electrical grid, while renewable energy technologies are providing cleaner sources of electric power. By specializing in these areas, graduate students will be well-prepared to contribute to the efficiency and resiliency of the electrical grid as well as renewable power generation.

Admission Requirements

• The certificate program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
• Students must submit official transcripts.
• Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the program.

Certificate Requirements

• The certificate requires four courses.
• Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each course in the program.
• The average GPA of all four courses counted in the program must be 3.0 or better.

Program Fees

• The Professional Energy Resilience Certificate Program is a full-service, all-inclusive program.
• The program fees cover all program costs, including tuition, meals for on-campus Saturday classes, course materials, and graduation activities.
• Total Cost: $800 per credit-hour; total cost for 12 credit-hours is $9,600.
• Tuition Fees: Flexible payment plan and financial aid payment methods are available.

Program Structure

The program is designed specifically for working professionals with courses offered in a flexible format that includes evenings, weekends, and online material.