Combined Energy Engineering Degree

 

A combined degree in energy engineering offers you a unique opportunity to earn a graduate degree quickly. You'll gain the valuable skills to effectively address some of today's hottest societal issues, such as climate change, rising energy costs and security issues. The future of sustainability and alternative energy relies on those with the education to solve a global shortage of energy. You'll quickly be in demand by earning your master's degree either online or on-campus from the University of North Dakota.

Top Ranked in Energy Research and Education

You'll benefit from a strong energy systems engineering graduate program that will help you:

• Attain the design expertise today's global energy companies value, along with the ability to solve complex sustainable energy engineering problems.
• Become a proficient energy researcher, and participate in projects and experiential learning in areas of sustainable energy engineering.
• Get a broad-based education on a integrating systems to allow the environmentally acceptable use of:
  • Coal
  • Renewable fuels and chemicals
  • The absorption and conversion of solar energy
  • The absorption and conversion of wind energy
  • Geothermal energy conversion
  • Hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and utilization

You'll have the opportunity to work directly with world class researchers at the Institute for Energy Studies (IES), and have direct access to our industry partners, such as the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. You'll also have the opportunity to join one of our 11 student organizations and honor societies.

Bachelor's in Engineering Program

Any of UND's B.S. engineering degrees can be paired with this M.S./M.Eng. combined program, including:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Geological Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering

M.S. vs. M.Eng. in Energy Engineering

UND offers both Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Energy Engineering. It is recommended you connect with the your advisor before making a final decision. However, in general, a M.Eng. program is more course-based, while the more popular M.S. program includes a thesis or research project/independent study.