Clean Energy Systems, MS
Are you interested in addressing today's technical and environmental challenges? You can use your problem-solving skills in hands-on laboratories and project-based courses to design clean energy applications. Develop expertise across disciplines, applying advanced principles to energy system engineering design, management and control.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Clean Energy Systems, MS description
In the Master of Science program in clean energy systems, you not only develop sophisticated engineering technical skills in clean energy systems but also exercise the professional competencies of collaboration, communication, teamwork and adaptability. You study a variety of energy sources, including fuel cells, power electronics, batteries, automotive systems and renewable energy systems. In the applied courses within the program, you have exposure to different disciplines, including electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry and physics.
Why study clean energy systems at ASU?
Connect with ASU's engineering community by joining student organizations, interdisciplinary research, innovation and entrepreneurship programs, professional development workshops and networking events. You can also compete in engineering competitions, join research initiatives, attend career fairs and take part in industry engagement activities that build professional growth and connections across the clean energy sector.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (EGR 593)
Required Core (9 credit hours) Electives (15-21 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0-6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Elective coursework credit hours vary depending on the student's culminating experience. Students should contact the department for an approved list of elective coursework.
EGR 520 Engineering Analysis I (3)
EGR 522 Statistics for Quality Control in Manufacturing (3)
EGR 530 Principles of Systems Engineering (3)
EGR 593 Applied Project (3)
EGR 599 Thesis (6)
portfolio (0)
Students can complete six credit hours of a thesis, three credit hours of an applied project, or a portfolio. The portfolio option is a collection of accomplishments and reflects learning over time; it is a place to record, explore and reflect on the academic-professional journey, and it can serve many different audiences.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in clean energy systems, engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their 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. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Application Information: In the written statement, the applicant must include an introduction, share goals and explain why they decided to pursue graduate education. Letters of recommendation should come from professors, managers, supervisors or professional associates.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this clean energy systems master's degree prepares you for
Graduates are prepared for opportunities in the diverse industries of alternative and renewable energy systems, power electronics and automotive technologies. They can work in large corporations and small businesses, conduct research at government agencies such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, or go on to graduate school to pursue advanced degrees.
Graduates are prepared to go into the fields of:
- battery and fuel cell system design and integration
- electric and autonomous vehicle design
- renewable systems engineering --- design, integration
- renewable systems or technologies engineering --- validation, operation and maintenance, evaluation, quality, testing
- solar microinverter manufacturing engineering
With the emphasis on design and project-based learning of various clean energy systems, the program supports an entrepreneurial spirit, and some graduates start companies of their own.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Engineering Programs
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SUTON 240
polygrad@asu.edu
480-727-1874
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
