Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Power and Renewable Energy Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Power and Renewable Energy Engineering (BScPREE) at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is designed to prepare students to become leaders in the global clean energy transition. The program aligns with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 vision and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, providing a direct pathway to industries shaping the future of sustainable power.

Program Overview

The BScPREE program builds a solid foundation in electrical engineering, thermodynamics, and renewable energy systems, while teaching students how to design, operate, and optimize real-world energy solutions. Through interactive lectures, hands-on lab sessions, and industry-based internships, students develop practical expertise in:

• Power generation and distribution
• Solar and wind energy systems
• Energy storage technologies
• Smart grids and digital control

Why Choose This Program

The BScPREE program offers several benefits, including:

• Specialized knowledge in renewable energy
• Hands-on learning through state-of-the-art labs and real-world projects
• Capstone projects that tackle industry-relevant challenges
• Global relevance, ensuring graduates are competitive in a global market
• Sustainability focus, equipping students with skills to design and implement energy systems that meet environmental, economic, and societal needs
• Flexible electives, allowing students to explore advanced topics like IoT in energy systems, digital control, and electromagnetic compatibility
• Faculty-driven research opportunities, enabling students to collaborate with experienced faculty on cutting-edge research in energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and power systems
• Entrepreneurial training, developing innovation and entrepreneurship skills to contribute to or launch ventures in the renewable energy sector

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BScPREE program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in both traditional and renewable energy sectors, including:

• Renewable Energy Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Smart Grid Specialist
• Energy Storage Engineer
• Sustainability Consultant
• IoT Energy Systems Specialist
• Research and Development Engineer
• Entrepreneur in Renewable Technologies

Program Educational Aims (Goals)

The BScPREE program has several educational aims, including:

1. Developing a solid foundation in power and renewable energy engineering
2. Adapting to the rapidly evolving landscape of power and renewable energy engineering
3. Demonstrating mastery in evaluating and selecting design alternatives
4. Performing effectively as part of a team
5. Recognizing and upholding ethical standards in all aspects of professional practice

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the BScPREE program, graduates will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
5. Function effectively on a team
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed

Program Completion Requirements

The BScPREE degree shall be awarded to a student upon completing the following requirements:

• Passing 140 credit hours
• Achieving a CGPA of not less than 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 points
• Earning at least 50% of credits at CUD
• Completing the internship and graduation project at CUD

Program Structure

The structure of the BScPREE program is as follows:

University Requirements [General Education Courses - 21 Credits]

• Compulsory courses (18 credit hours)
• Elective courses (3 credit hours)

Program Core Requirements [Core Courses - 79 Credits]

• Program core requirement compulsory courses (79 credit hours)

Program Major Requirements [40 Credits]

• Program major requirement compulsory courses (37 credit hours)
• Program major requirement elective courses (3 credit hours)

Program Details

University Requirements

The university requirements for the BScPREE program include:

• English I for Engineering & Computing (3 credit hours)
• English II for Engineering & Computing (3 credit hours)
• Critical thinking and Problem Solving (3 credit hours)
• Emirati studies (3 credit hours)
• Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1 (2 credit hours)
• Fundamentals in Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 (1 credit hour)
• Entrepreneurship I (2 credit hours)
• Entrepreneurship II (1 credit hour)
• Elective courses (3 credit hours)

Program Core Requirements

The program core requirements for the BScPREE program include:

• Calculus I (3 credit hours)
• Calculus II (3 credit hours)
• Linear Algebra (3 credit hours)
• Discrete Mathematics (3 credit hours)
• Probability and Statistics (3 credit hours)
• Calculus III (3 credit hours)
• Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credit hours)
• Instrumentation and Measurements (3 credit hours)
• Digital Logic (3 credit hours)
• Engineering Graphics and Design (1 credit hour)
• Electric Circuit I (3 credit hours)
• Engineering Electromagnetics (3 credit hours)
• Electric Circuit II (3 credit hours)
• Electronics I (3 credit hours)
• Electronics II (3 credit hours)
• Electric Machines (3 credit hours)
• Control Systems (3 credit hours)
• Professional and Ethical Practice (3 credit hours)
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers (3 credit hours)
• Engineering Mechanics (3 credit hours)
• Modern Physics (3 credit hours)
• Programming I (3 credit hours)
• Programming II (3 credit hours)
• Chemistry (3 credit hours)
• Artificial Intelligence (3 credit hours)
• Engineering Economy (3 credit hours)
• Digital Signal Processing (3 credit hours)

Program Major Requirements

The program major requirements for the BScPREE program include:

• Design for Sustainability (3 credit hours)
• Thermo Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics (3 credit hours)
• Power Electronics (3 credit hours)
• Solar Energy (3 credit hours)
• Wind Energy (3 credit hours)
• Electrical Drivers and Convertors (3 credit hours)
• Energy Conversion and Storage (3 credit hours)
• Power Transmission and Distribution (3 credit hours)
• Power Systems Quality (3 credit hours)
• Smart Grids (3 credit hours)
• Internship (3 credit hours)
• Graduation Project-1 (2 credit hours)
• Graduation Project-2 (2 credit hours)
• Elective courses (3 credit hours)