Program Overview

Introduction to the Wind Power Management Program

The Wind Power Management program is a 12-credit graduate certificate program that focuses on wind plant economics and management. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge required to manage, coordinate, plan, and direct activities for operating offshore wind plants.

Program Overview

The program will discuss energy law and policy issues that can facilitate a transition from the traditional fossil-fuel model of energy policy to a clean energy economy. Students will learn how to ensure that production stays on schedule and within budget while meeting state and federal regulations. The program will also train students in using data science and machine learning techniques in efforts to carry out predictive maintenance and fault diagnosis towards reducing downtime, optimizing the maintenance schedule, and maximizing the productivity of the wind plant.

Target Audience

Students and professionals interested in a career in the offshore wind industry could enroll in this program to receive competitive training for success in the offshore wind industry. According to various reports, professional education beyond a bachelor's degree is required for many occupations in the offshore wind industry, including engineering manager, chief engineer, and operation manager.

Prerequisites

Students with backgrounds in electrical engineering, physical sciences, or engineering technology are well-suited to enroll in this program to acquire the technical and management knowledge to transition into the booming offshore wind industry.

Course Curriculum

The program will provide an introduction to US offshore wind energy policy, examining the statutory and regulatory frameworks that govern offshore renewable energy leases and permit requirements associated with project development and construction. Students will gain an understanding of the permitting framework for offshore wind projects and the potential legal challenges associated with their development, construction, and finance.

Core Courses

• ECE 671: Wind Plant Project Development (3 credits)
• ECE 654: US Offshore Renewable Energy Policy (3 credits)
• ECE 670: Management Strategies in the Offshore Wind Industry (3 credits)

Elective Courses

• ECE 610: Power System Steady-State Analysis (3 credits)
• ECE 611: Transients in Power Systems (3 credits)
• ECE 613: Protection of Power Systems (3 credits)
• ECE 616: Power Electronics (3 credits)
• ECE 617: Economic Control of Interconnected Power Systems (3 credits)
• ECE 618: Photovoltaic Semiconductors and Renewable Energy (3 credits)
• ECE 619: Intelligent Sensing for Smart Grid and Smart City (3 credits)
• ECE 637: Internet Protocols and their Evolution with Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
• ECE 656: Power System Dynamics (3 credits)
• ECE 698: Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3 credits)
• ME 607: Advanced Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• CHE 611: Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• ENE 671: Environmental Impact Analysis (3 credits)
• IE 614: Safety Engineering Methods (3 credits)
• MGMT 620: Strategic Management of Technological Innovation (3 credits)
• MGMT 692: Strategic Management (3 credits)
• ECE 725: Independent Study I (for doing a technical project jointly identified by NJIT and offshore wind industry partners) (3 credits)
• MGMT 635: Data Mining and Analysis (3 credits)
• CS 644: Introduction to Big Data (3 credits)

Why Study Offshore Wind at NJIT?

The Wind Power Management program at NJIT is the first of its kind in New Jersey, uniquely tailored to address the emerging demands of the offshore wind industry. This certificate equips students with specialized knowledge in offshore wind power management, leveraging NJIT's strong ties with the New Jersey State Government, offshore wind developers, transmission companies, and the offshore supply chain.

Potential Employment Opportunities

• Wind energy project manager
• Wind research analyst
• Industrial production managers
• Project managers
• Senior wind developer

By completing this program, students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the offshore wind industry, with potential employment opportunities in various roles.