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Combined Energy Engineering Degree

B.S. and M.S./M.Eng.

UND is a world leader in energy-related research and education.

If you want to be on the forefront of one of the most exciting and growing engineering disciplines, a career in energy engineering might be right for you. At UND, you’ll benefit from one of the strongest energy research programs you can find anywhere.

Program type:
Combined (Major and Master's)
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4-6 years
Credit hours:
150-160 hours
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Why earn a combined energy engineering degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1
 

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.

Energy Engineering at UND

  • UND is a world leader in energy-related research and education. We are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top online graduate engineering program. 

  • Customize your curriculum to meet your areas of interest, with an emphasis on sustainable energy engineering design.

  • Develop a broad background in the technical, economic and societal factors needed to develop sustainable energy. 

  • Conduct research and development activities in sustainable energy fields, or pursue advanced studies in technologies that will provide sustainable sources of energy in the future.

  • Participate in research conducted with the Institute for Energy Studies (IES), the Petroleum Research, Education & Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence (PREEC), or in collaboration with the Energy & Environmental Research Center.

  • Flexible research topics allow online students to choose projects aligned with their company's needs.

Energy Engineering Jobs

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Median salary for an energy systems engineer

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A master's degree in Energy Engineering from UND can make you a very attractive candidate at today's biggest energy and energy-related companies in the world.

UND graduates can expect a range of job and occupations available to them. Many engineering graduates have gone onto careers in top regional and global energy firms. Some typical jobs related to the energy engineering master's degree include:

  • Energy systems engineer
  • Solar/renewable energy engineer
  • Mechanical engineer (energy)
  • Alternative energy system engineer
  • Power systems engineer
  • Energy management engineer

Energy Engineering Courses

ENE 501. Managing Energy Resources and Policy. 3 Credits.

In the face constantly increasing uncertainty within energy(oil and gas) sector, reduced oil prices and increasing demand for energy, it should come as no surprise that Sustainable use of energy resources is the only way out. Sustainable use of energy resources is at the forefront of strategic plans for businesses, public sector/government organizations and individuals as well. All the modules of this course will extensively explore all the tools available for energy systems modeling that can influence efficient energy policies for the policy makers. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines Graduate students or consent of instructor. S.

ENE 510. Energy Systems Engineering I. 3 Credits.

Provides the framework to perform high level designs of various energy systems and develop a comparative analysis of various energy conversion systems including cost, social acceptability, and environmental consequences. This course is one of a two part series with ENE 511 that can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines graduate student or instructor consent. S.

ENGR 554. Applied Project Management. 3 Credits.

This course is an interdisciplinary project management course utilizing case studies to illustrate project management principles and allow students to practice using real-world examples. Students will have the background and training required for certification through the Project Management Institute. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. S.

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ENGR 502. Alternative Energy Systems. 3 Credits.

Provides an interdisciplinary background in alternative energy systems. Any form of energy production different from traditional fossil fuel combustion falls in this category. Such alternate systems include energy production from biomass, gasification of wood and coal, geothermal energy, solar energy (wind energy, fuel cells, and photovoltaics), etc. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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Through research and hands-on experience, UND students are learning to make an impact and change the world.

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