Online Renewable Engineering Degree :: Accredited Universities

The extensive consumption of fossil fuels worldwide has been contributing increasingly to global warming, air pollution and imminent energy crisis. One of the global challenges of the 21st century is to tackle these risks surrounding excessive CO2 emissions by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. However, a report by the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) shows that the world's current use of renewable energy is only 13% of its overall energy consumption.

In response to this, European Commission directives aim for a 20% reduction in fossil fuel usage throughout Europe by 2020, and a 15% increase in the use of renewable energy in the UK within the same time period. For Scotland, the Scottish Executive has a target of generating 17% to 18% of electricity from renewables by 2010, a figure rising to 80% by 2020. Renewables located in Scotland count towards both the Scottish target and to the overall target for the UK. Consequently, according to the UK Low Carbon Transition Plan (LCTP) by 2020: 34% of carbon emissions will be cut, over 1.2 million people will be employed in 'green' jobs; the efficiency of 7 million homes will be improved, with over 1.5 million of them generating renewable energy. With any luck, more than 50% of the world‘s energy supply could be met with renewables by 2050.

It follows through that huge business incentives, markets and a wide variety of employment opportunities throughout the world can be expected with the development of renewable energy resources as a substitute for fossil fuel technology. The purpose of the MSc programme is to help meet this demand by cultivating qualified and skilled professionals with specialist knowledge into the relevant technology within the renewable energy sector.

3-5-Years Distance Learning (from 2015)
The distance learning programme is designed to enable you to conduct most of your studies at home, in your own time and at your own pace. There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University and there is no set timetable of lectures, instead you follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work. This gives you the freedom to arrange a work programme to suit your needs. You should usually allow about twelve hours each week for study. There are set submission dates for assignments but we have tried to design the programme so that they are well-spaced, giving you the maximum flexibility in your study plans.

Students can take between 3 and 5 years to complete the course. The average is 3 years, with students taking four modules in the first year, three modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on your other commitments you can take longer up to a maximum of 5 years. Students are supplied with a study pack in the form of text books and CD-ROMs; you will have assignments to submit and exams to sit each year. Examinations can be taken either at Brunel University or in the country you are resident in. We have an extensive network of organisations (Universities, Colleges and British Council Offices) throughout the world who will provide invigilation services. The cost of invigilation away from Brunel is the candidate's responsibility. Examinations are held in May each year.

Entry Requirements

A UK first or second class Honours degree Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification in an engineering or technology discipline. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
TOEFL Paper test: 550 (TWE 4) PBT
TOEFL Internet test: 79 IBT (R18, L17, S20, W17)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
Brunel also offers our own BrunELT English Test and accept a range of other language courses. We also have a range of Pre-sessional English language courses, for students who do not meet these requirements, or who wish to improve their English.

Our International Pathways and Language Centre offers a range of foundation and pre-masters courses to provide candidates with the academic skills required for their chosen course.

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Georgia Southern’s Master of Science in Applied Engineering (MSAE) degree prepares individuals for career advancement in consumer, commercial and industrial technology fields. The program is structured to meet business’ need for engineering managers and individual contributors who possess leadership skills along with applications experience in a specialized field. The Master of Science in Applied Engineering study options enable students to design a program of study that meets their individual and professional career goals. Program graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions that contribute to quality, productivity, and competitiveness for their employers.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Electrical & Electronic Systems Concentration Moore’s Law continues apace, turning one generation’s dream into another’s reality. Global video conferencing on heads up displays, autonomous nanobots aiding search & rescue, solar cells connected to smart power grids, intelligent sensors feeding cloud computers. Electrical and electronic systems are everywhere and invisible, unobtrusively improving and even extending our lives. Our EE Systems graduates will create things yet to be dreamed.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Energy Science Concentration Energy Science research and development is one of the highest priority initiatives in the global economic and political arena. The Renewable Energy and Engines Laboratory, directed by the Allen E. Paulson Endowed Chair of Renewable Energy, provides an exceptional opportunity to prepare oneself to pursue this cutting edge career. The laboratory leads the effort to develop alternative fuels for internal combustion engines in partnership with Georgia’s global vehicle producers and agricultural organizations.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Engineering Management Concentration Entrepreneurs and managers have a momentous responsibility and a crucial mission. Georgia Southern’s MSAE program emphasizes collective and critical thinking, encourages an open mind to innovation.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Information Technology Concentration
This program embraces the ever-changing IT industry, with studies in programming, system and network design, installation and enhancement, Internet implementation, analysis of organization computer and information needs and personnel.

Master of Science in Applied Engineering with Mechatronics Concentration
An application-oriented approach and a focus on state-of-the-art results prepares graduates for integration of mechanical and electronic functions in modern products, unleashing exponential computing power, innovative sensing technologies and robust new materials.

Entry Requirements

1. A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a scientific discipline from an accredited college or university.

2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on bachelor degree for Master Program; A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) on bachelor degree for Certificate Programs.

3. A score of no less than 150 (170 scale) or 450 (800 scale) on the Verbal section and 144 (170 scale) or 450 (800 scale) on the Quantitative section of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

Provisional Admission:
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If the undergraduate grade point average is higher than 2.75, A student may be granted provisional admission with a minimum of 146 (170 scale) or 400 (800 scale) on the
Verbal section and 141 (170 scale) or 400 (800 scale) on the Quantitative section of the GRE. A recommendation by the School of Technology Graduate Coordinator is necessary.Applicants who do not meet all admission requirements may be granted provisional admission or non-degree admission.

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Deakin’s Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours) places great emphasis on the practical application of engineering and scientific principles to produce industry-ready engineers, who are immediately employable and capable of adapting to an ever-changing future.

Electrical and electronic engineers are responsible for the design, construction, protection and project management of power generation, distribution, transmission, scheduling and usage, automation and control.

This program covers the broad areas of electrical and electronic engineering disciplines, including renewable electrical power generation; smart distribution; urban, industrial, rural and regional power usage; and the role of energy production and efficiency in climate change. This course has been designed to attract students who can be trained to fulfil the shortage of electrical and electronic engineers. It also is designed to encourage responsible use of electrical power in a changing climate. You will learn and practice on industry standard tools in world-class facilities. The program also has strong links with the electrical and renewable energy engineering industry, providing students with a true professional engineering practice.

You will learn generic skills including entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership, project management, technical report writing and presentation, and comprehension and communication. You will also develop an understanding of the ethical basis of the engineering profession and practice, contemporary technical and professional issues in the practice of engineering, as well as how to address complex problems and produce innovative solutions beneficial to an organisation and society.

You will also gain a sound, fundamental understanding of the scientific principles underlying technology; learn the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources; acquire the mathematical and computational skills necessary for solving theoretical and practical problems and for meeting future changes in technology; and gain an understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

Entry Requirements

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

In order to satisfy course accreditation requirements, as specified and administered by Engineers Australia, all off-campus enrolled students are required to participate in on-campus learning activities equivalent to a minimum duration of one full academic week for every trimester of effective full time study in order to ensure that graduates possess and have demonstrated the minimum necessary knowledge and skill base, engineering application abilities, and professional skills, values and attitudes at successful completion of the course to be sufficiently prepared to enter professional engineering practice.

Off-campus enrolled students are required to attend on-campus conducted activities for all units in the course (with the exception of units SEE010 and SEP490) during the corresponding Engineering Practice Week in a trimester. Engineering Practice Week is conducted in week 9 of each trimester. Attendance at on-campus activities is compulsory and failure to attend will result in a fail grade being awarded for the respective affected unit(s) for that particular trimester.

Before students will be deemed eligible to graduate they must obtain an aggregate of at least 12 weeks of suitable practical experience during their program. Work experience would normally be gained during the vacation periods. Further details are contained in the unit description for SEP490 Engineering Work Experience.

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Earn a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on power systems, from the comfort of your office or home, viewing lectures at your convenience. Off-campus students enroll in the same classes as on-campus students. Both follow the same syllabus and schedule and, with few exceptions, complete the same course work.

Michigan Tech offers program concentrations in energy systems, information systems, and solid-state electronics.

Energy systems emphasize power systems, with renewable energy and power electronics as other major areas of interest. Examples include protection, operation, and control of power systems; theory and use of commercial packages for fault, power flow, and transient studies; and power-system components— including transformers, rotating machines, and circuit breakers.

Information systems research is concerned with the transmission, measurement, processing, analysis, and interpretation of information-bearing signals. Areas include signal processing, image processing, computer communications, and wireless and digital communications.

Solid-state electronics research spans electromagnetic wave interactions with materials, micro- and nanoscale electronic materials and devices, and the quantum behavior of solids. This research thrust explores applications coupling electromagnetic behavior, photonics, electronics, VLSI design, quantum electronic physics, and sensing devices that interact with the external world in complex, integrated microsystems.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree-seeking student, the applicant must be

- the recipient of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution;

- adequately prepared for advanced study in the chosen field of specialization, as demonstrated by the previous program of study and the scholastic record; and

- recommended for admission by the head of the program or concentration

International applicants
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TOEFL: Recommended Score of 100 iBT

IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 7.0

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The role of a mechanical engineer is varied. In this diverse field, mechanical engineers can be found contributing to new designs of mechanical systems and thermal systems. These engineers define and direct change as they create systems and technologies to improve industry.

Whether the task involves new medical devices, energy storage systems, more efficient combustion, new automobiles, power plants, renewable energy, or robotics, the mechanical engineer is at the forefront of technological advancements.

A master's degree in mechanical engineering is quickly becoming more preferred by employers, because it implies that you have acquired a skill set with the higher level of versatility required in the profession today. As the field continues to grow and our technology becomes more advanced, mechanical engineers will have a pivotal role in shaping our future.

Why Mechanical Engineering Online at Penn State?

Penn State has a long tradition of offering top-notch engineering programs that are well known and respected across industry, and our engineering programs consistently rank high in U.S. News and World Report.

The new online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) is essentially identical to our resident instruction program. The courses offered will be the same as those you would find as an on-campus student, and they are taught by the same graduate faculty who are active in research and experts in their fields of study. When you graduate, your diploma will have no indication that you earned your degree online. Penn State World Campus is Penn State.

As a student, you can benefit directly from the expertise of our faculty, who direct research centers and laboratories, such as:

Battery and Energy Storage Technology Center
Propulsion Engineering Research Center
Electroactive Materials Characterization Lab
Intelligent Vehicles and Systems Group
Mechatronics Research Laboratory
Our faculty also lead important initiatives, including the Leonhard Center, which focuses on the enhancement of engineering education and innovation in the University.

Who Should Apply?

If you want to acquire advanced knowledge for research, analysis, and design in mechanical engineering, Penn State's online MSME was designed for you. To apply, you should have an undergraduate degree in a suitable engineering field from an institution authorized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or in a related science discipline.

As an online student, you will also have the option to participate in an existing mentoring program in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, in collaboration with the Penn State Mechanical Engineering Society, the alumni organization. The mentoring program was designed to provide helpful career advice and networking opportunities for all engineering students.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Mechanical engineering is one of the most diverse fields in engineering. It involves the research, design, creation, and testing of everything from large engines and machines to smaller tools and mechanical devices. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the skills acquired from a mechanical engineering degree program may also make individuals suitable for jobs in other engineering disciplines.

Careers may include positions in such industries as:

automotive
biomedical
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
nuclear energy
robotics
power generation
aerospace

Entry Requirements

For 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.

The program contains a number of courses requiring a solid background in mathematics typically found in an undergraduate program in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science, with at least two semesters of calculus. Students with other undergraduate majors who have a strong background in mathematics may apply.

All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

International applicants
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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.

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