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Energy Engineering Requirements

Complete these requirements for a master's in Energy Engineering.

A GRE General is only required if your prerequisite degree is not accredited by ABET. Combined students need to have a 3.3 overall GPA.

Admission Requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

  1. B.S. degree in an engineering or related field. Students holding a B.S. degree in a science or other related field may be admitted to Qualified Status with an obligation to acquire a background engineering knowledge. The exact requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
  2. An overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50, or 3.00 for the last two years.
  3. Graduate Record Examination General Test for those with undergraduate degrees from non-ABET accredited programs.
  4. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Degree Requirements

  1. A minimum of 30 credits of coursework, 14 credits must be from the required core courses, the remaining should be selected in collaboration with the student’s advisor and approved by the program’s graduate director.
  2. At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.
  3. A maximum of nine semester credits may be transferred from another institution.
  4. Preparation of a written independent study report approved by the faculty advisor.

Required Core Courses:

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENE 501Managing Energy Resources and Policy3
ENE 510Energy Systems Engineering I3
ENE 511Energy Systems Engineering II3
ENE 530Applied Engineering Business Analysis3
or ENGR 554 Applied Project Management
ENE 997Independent Study Report2
Total Credits14

Elective Course Options:

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENE 512Energy Systems Optimization3
ENE 522Energy Storage Systems l3
ENE 523Energy Storage Systems ll3
ENE 533Project Dynamics Strategy Modeling3
ENGR 556System Dynamics I3
ENGR 558System Dynamics II3

Additional options should be selected in coordination with student's advisor and graduate program director. Students should consider taking an engineering seminar and/or special topics course for one credit to complement the two credit independent study report. 

Combined Bachelor and Master's

Combined Bachelor’s/Master's Program Admission Requirements

The intent of the combined BS/MENGR Energy Systems Engineering program is to allow qualified students to complete the requirements for both degrees in one year beyond that required to receive the engineering baccalaureate degree.  All requirements for both degrees must be met, and up to six credits of prior-approved graduate environmental engineering coursework, preferably at the 500-level, may be double-counted toward each of the two degrees.

UND students currently completing their junior year (90 credits) towards an undergraduate engineering degree may apply to the MENGR Energy Systems Engineering under combined admission.  The following are minimum eligibility requirements:  

  1. Students must have completed a minimum of 90 credits, including credits earned from advanced placement and dual credit.  Students must apply before completion of the undergraduate degree.
  2. Transfer students with a minimum of 90 credits-whether from the transfer institution alone or in combination with UND credits-must have both an overall grade point average of 2.75 (based on a 4.00 scale) and 3.00 GPA average for all courses with an engineering prefix completed at the date of application and admission
  3. Students must have a both an overall grade point average of 2.75 (based on a 4.00 scale) and 3.00 GPA average for all courses with an engineering prefix completed at the date of application and admission
  4. Combined program applicants must submit the standard application to the School of Graduate Studies, the application fee, a personal statement, and transcripts.
  5. Additionally, combined program applicants must submit a detailed Program of Study that describes the 6 credits of double counted courses, the courses that will be taken after being accepted into the combined program, the courses that will be taken before graduation from the Bachelor program, and the expected graduation date for each degree.  The submitted program of study must be signed by the student, the student's undergraduate advisor, the student’s graduate advisor, and the Graduate Program Director.

Accelerated Bachelor and Master's (ABM)

Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master's (ABM) 5 Year Degree Program Admission Requirements

The ABM degree program allows exceptional undergraduate students at UND an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees at an accelerated pace.  All requirements for both degrees must be met, and these students may double count up to 12 graduate-level credits towards the requirements for both their Bachelor and the Master of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering degree requirements.  ABM students must obtain their Master of Engineering degree in Energy Systems Engineering within 12 months of completing the Bachelor degree, provided that the degree requirements can be completed in that timeframe.

High achieving high school students (GPA of at least 3.2/4.0 and an ACT score of 25 or higher) will initially be considered for “identified” status and become eligible for formal admission when they meet the same criteria that undergraduates must meet for admission into the ABM program.  Admission is a competitive process.  The following are minimum eligibility requirements:  

  1. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits, including credits earned from advanced placement and dual credit.  Students must apply before completion of the undergraduate degree.
  2. Transfer students with a minimum of 60 credits-whether from the transfer institution alone or in combination with UND credits-must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 at the time of admission to the ABM program.
  3. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0 at UND at the time of admission into the ABM program.
  4. ABM program applicants must submit the standard application to the School of Graduate Studies, the application fee, a personal statement, and transcripts.
  5. Additionally, ABM program applicants must submit a detailed Program of Study that describes the 12 credits of double counted courses, the courses that will be taken after being accepted into the ABM program, the courses that will be taken before graduation from the Bachelor program, and the expected graduation date for each degree.  The submitted program of study must be signed by the student, the student's undergraduate advisor, the student’s graduate advisor, and the Graduate Program Director.

Admission Requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

  1. B.S. degree in an engineering or related field. Students holding a B.S. degree in a science field may be admitted to Qualified Status with an obligation to acquire background undergraduate engineering knowledge. The exact requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
  2. An overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75, or 3.00 for the last two years. (An overall GPA of at least 3.3 for the combined BS ChE / MS ESE or combined BS ME / MS ESE degree is required.)
  3. Graduate Record Examination General Test for those with undergraduate degrees from non-ABET accredited programs.
  4. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Accelerated Bachelor and Master's (ABM)

The ABM degree program allows exceptional undergraduate students at UND an opportunity to complete the requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees at an accelerated pace.  All requirements for both degrees must be met, and these students may double count up to 12 graduate-level credits towards the requirements for both their Bachelor and the Master of Science in Energy Systems Engineering degree requirements.  ABM students must obtain their Master of Science degree in Energy Systems Engineering within 12 months of completing the Bachelor degree, provided that the degree requirements can be completed in that timeframe.

Admission is a competitive process.  The following are minimum eligibility requirements:  

  1. Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits toward the bachelor's degree.
  2. Must meet the admission requirements listed above.
  3. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.20 for all undergraduate work.
  4. Must submit a combined/accelerated program of study with your application.

Combined Bachelor and Master's

The intent of the combined BS/MS Energy Systems Engineering program is to allow qualified students to complete the requirements for both degrees on a faster timeline.  All requirements for both degrees must be met, and up to six credits of prior-approved graduate environmental engineering coursework, preferably at the 500-level, may be double-counted toward each of the two degrees.

UND students currently completing their junior year (90 credits) towards an undergraduate engineering degree may apply to the MS Energy Systems Engineering under combined admission.  The following are minimum eligibility requirements:  

  1. Students must have completed a minimum of 90 credits toward the bachelor's degree.
  2. Must meet the admission requirements listed above.
  3. Must have a both an overall grade point average of 2.75 (based on a 4.00 scale) and 3.00 GPA average for all courses with an engineering prefix completed at the date of application and admission.
  4. Must submit a combined/accelerated program of study with your application.

Degree Requirements

Thesis Option

  1. A minimum of 30 semester credits, including the credits granted for the thesis and the research leading to the thesis.
  2. At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.
  3. A maximum of nine semester credits may be transferred from another institution.
  4. A minimum of 21 credits of coursework, 12 credits must be from the required core courses, the remaining should be selected in collaboration with the student’s advisor and approved by the program’s graduate director.
  5. A thesis documenting research on a topic related to energy engineering.
  6. A formal defense of the student's research.
  7. At least one peer-reviewed conference, journal, or patent application submitted with the consent of the student's advisor

Non-Thesis Option

  1. A minimum of 30 semester credits, including credits granted for the independent study project.
  2. At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.
  3. A maximum of nine semester credits may be transferred from another institution.
  4. A minimum of 24 credits of coursework, 12 credits must be from the required core courses, the remaining should be selected in collaboration with the student’s advisor and approved by the program’s graduate director.
  5. Preparation of a written independent study report approved by the faculty advisor
  6. A formal defense of the student's independent study.

Required Core Courses: 

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENE 501Managing Energy Resources and Policy3
ENE 510Energy Systems Engineering I3
ENE 511Energy Systems Engineering II3
ENE 530Applied Engineering Business Analysis3
or ENGR 554 Applied Project Management
Total Credits12

Elective Course Options:

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENE 512Energy Systems Optimization3
ENE 522Energy Storage Systems l3
ENE 523Energy Storage Systems ll3
ENE 533Project Dynamics Strategy Modeling3
ENGR 556System Dynamics I3
ENGR 558System Dynamics II3

Additional options should be selected in coordination with student's advisor and graduate program director

Professional Science Master's Option

Professional Science Master’s degrees are innovative graduate degrees that combine advanced training in a STEM field while also developing professional skills valued by employers.

  1. A minimum of 30 semester credits selected from the follow lists of courses provided below.
  2. A maximum of nine semester credits may be transferred from another institution.
  3. Preparation of a written independent study report approved by the faculty advisor.
  4. A formal oral defense of the student's independent study.

Courses in ENE (12 credits from the following list):

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENE 501Managing Energy Resources and Policy3
ENE 510Energy Systems Engineering I3
ENE 511Energy Systems Engineering II3
ENE 512Energy Systems Optimization3
ENE 522Energy Storage Systems l3
ENE 523Energy Storage Systems ll3

Electives (3 credits from the following list):

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENGR 556System Dynamics I3
ENGR 558System Dynamics II3
GEOE 419Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation3
GEOL 560Geothermics I3
GEOL 561Geothermics II3
EE 5223
EE 5263
Other courses with ENE prefix or other workplace relevant courses as chosen in consultation with advisor.

Professional Science Master (PSM) core credits (12 credits, at least 6 credits from each category):

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
Quantitative/Analytic Skills Courses:
EFR 513Large Dataset Management and Analysis3
EFR 515Statistics I3
EFR 516Statistics II3
EFR 518Multivariate Analysis3
EFR 535Data Analytics and Visualization with R3
ENE 530Applied Engineering Business Analysis3
PSYC 540Foundations of Behavioral Data Analytics3
Professional Skills Courses:
COMM 516Principles of Professional Communication3
COMM 524International/Intercultural Communication for Professionals3
COMM 527Persuasion & Persuasive Communication3
COMM 529Science Communication3
ENGL 408Advanced Public and Professional Writing3
ENGL 540Science Writing3
ENGR 554Applied Project Management3
ESSP 562Environmental Economics, Policy and Management3
ESSP 570Communicating Environmental Information3
ENE 533Project Dynamics & Strategy Modeling3
POLS 532Public Policy3
POLS 533Administrative Ethics in the Public Sector3

Experimental Component (3 credits)

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
ENGR 562Seminar in Engineering1
ENE 997Independent Study Report2

Energy Engineering Requirements Disclaimer

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

Graduate Admissions Requirements

In addition to meeting these program requirements, you must also meet the UND School of Graduate Studies admissions requirements to apply for this program.

Graduate Requirements

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