Energy Systems Engineering
MASTER ■ CERTIFICATE ■ ON-CAMPUS ■ ONLINE
The graduate program in Energy Systems Engineering draws on the innovation and expertise of the University of Maryland Energy Innovation Institute. Students learn first-hand from international experts in energy engineering and can tailor their coursework to industry needs and career goals.
CAREER OUTCOMES
- Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer
- Energy Engineer / Energy Analyst
- Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer
- Project Manager / Program Manager
- Software Engineer / Developer (including Senior & Staff)
- Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer
- Director / Associate Director (Engineering, Project Management, Sustainability)
- Manager (Procurement, Strategy, Thermal, Engineering)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS PREREQUISITES
Successful completion of all of the following courses (or their equivalent):
- Math: Calculus I, II, and III, and Differential Equations
- Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer
HIGHLIGHTS
- Build foundational expertise and a specialized
breadth of knowledge with a multitude of core course
options spanning:
- Fundamental principles of energy conversion and systems
- Renewable energy technologies and storage
- Environmental impact, risk, and management
- Expand multidisciplinary knowledge by selecting electives in reliability, systems, project management or diving deeper into more specific energy applications like gas turbines, batteries and fuel cells, wind, and more.