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Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems - Solar Energy MastersPennsylvania State University - United StatesWith an ever-growing "green economy," the need is increasing for professionals who understand resource assessment, project development, system design, and emerging technologies for both solar thermal and solar electric... Show More With an ever-growing "green economy," the need is increasing for professionals who understand resource assessment, project development, system design, and emerging technologies for both solar thermal and solar electric systems. As more employment opportunities become available, companies will look for professionals with the skills to effectively lead their colleagues and move solar energy improvement projects forward.
Why an Online Solar Energy Degree from Penn State? In the solar energy option, you can choose from parallel paths of study that focus on either electric-driven (PV) or thermal-driven study, which can also be pursued from the large-scale or from the distributed approach. Because it is provided through a partnership between four colleges and eight academic departments in the University, the iMPS-RESS program offers you the opportunity to learn from our faculty who are highly skilled solar energy experts — and you can also gain additional perspectives from our diverse faculty with various sustainability backgrounds. In addition to the concentrated core curriculum, you can focus your studies and meet your individual learning goals by selecting additional courses from an array of electives offered through the other program options:
Bioenergy The program is appropriate for students with a diverse background — whether you received your bachelor's degree in renewable energy and sustainability systems or in another field of study. A background in systems science, engineering, or physics is strongly recommended if you are interested in the solar energy option. If you are already in the solar energy industry and are looking to further excel in your current position, or if you want to distinguish yourself in the growing solar energy industry, this program could benefit you. Career Opportunities for Graduates In this focused curriculum, the iMPS-RESS program with an option in solar energy can prepare you to lead projects involving:
- solar resource assessment for selected locales Because of the balanced perspective of technical understanding and advanced project management skills you can gain as a graduate in the solar energy option, you could be qualified for positions such as:
solar energy project manager Entry RequirementsFor admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates. For your admission to the program, it is preferred that you have a technical mindset and are interested in focusing on solar systems project development and advancing the solar energy sector.
All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements. Other Fees |
$12,544 Domestic $12,544 International |
24 Months Fulltime |
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Project Management MastersThe Robert Gordon University - United KingdomThe MSc Project Management is designed to meet growing industry and global demand for project management professionals and is fully accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) and Project Management Inst... Show More The MSc Project Management is designed to meet growing industry and global demand for project management professionals and is fully accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) and Project Management Institute (PMI). Our Course is the first in the UK to be accredited both by APM and PMI. This reflects the quality of the structure and content in the course which is transferable to a variety of industries including oil and gas, renewable energy, engineering, built environment, construction, information technology, knowledge management, marketing, public sector, health care, pharmaceutical, military, education, entertainment and creative industries. The key to success within the project management field is the development of these transferable skills and competencies. This goes hand-in-hand with the standards, methodologies, theories, project management body of knowledge, processes and concepts which you will gain throughout your course of study. This course is designed to teach these unique and invaluable skills and competencies, making our graduates a valuable asset to any sector or industry across the globe. The MSc Project Management is suitable for those already in the profession as well as those at the start of their career. It is also suitable for those who are aspiring for career change and development. Entry RequirementsApplicants will require a good honours degree. Those who do not possess an honours degree but have a degree, or degree equivalent qualification, and work experience at a suitable level within an organisation for an appropriate length of time, will be considered. Qualifications from an approved professional body will also be taken into account. If you do not meet the requirements and are a non-graduate with experience in business/management insufficient to justify exemption, you may wish to consider access to the course via the Graduate Certificate in Project Management. All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS Academic Test 6.5 overall* (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component) TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum score of Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20 and Writing 24) Pearson PTE Academic 61 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component) Other FeesYear 3 dissertation fee only - £2,500 |
$5,672 Domestic $5,672 International |
36 Months Fulltime |
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