Program Overview

Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use, MS

Program Description

The Master of Science program in modern energy production and sustainable use provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to address challenges associated with different modalities in energy production and storage. Students work with instructors conducting research in the program.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Tempe
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Degree Requirements

• 30 credit hours and a portfolio
• Required Core (6 credit hours): Students choose two courses from a list including Applied Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Biofuel Cells, Biomass Energy Conversion Technology, Nuclear Reactor System Dynamics and Diagnostics, Energy Efficiency, Wind Energy, Renewable Energy: Mechanical Systems, Concepts in Materials Science, and Nanomaterials in Energy Production and Storage.
• Mathematics Elective (3 credit hours)
• Sustainability Electives (6 credit hours)
• Technical Electives (15 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (0 credit hours): A portfolio containing at least two projects from previous engineering coursework, along with a paper explaining the projects.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements
• A bachelor's or master's degree in any engineering, physical science, or related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of the first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program
• Required application materials:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Professional resume
  • Personal statement
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

Tuition information can be found on the university's website, with details on how to pay for higher education and financial aid options.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Priority deadline of December 31
• Spring: Priority deadline of August 1

Program Learning Outcomes

• Differentiate key concepts within energy storage and demonstrate understanding of those concepts on the written exam.
• Differentiate key concepts of energy generation and sustainable energy use within energy-centric engineering and demonstrate understanding of those concepts on written exams and presentations.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills in an engineering-related field.

Career Opportunities

This program prepares students for professional careers in transdisciplinary areas of renewable energy generation and storage, energy-saving materials, manufacturing, sustainable transportation, and related fields in industry, government, and educational institutions. Career examples include development engineer, process engineer, and product engineer.