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This master's program equips graduate students with comprehensive knowledge of electric power engineering techniques, tools, and applications. Designed to prepare students for immediate industry employment, the curriculum serves both recent graduates and working professionals seeking career transition through advanced training. The program cultivates a modern engineering workforce that meets current industry demands.
Key aspects of the MS-EPSE program feature:
fundamental electric power engineering coursework,
cross-disciplinary studies in power electronics, data communications, cybersecurity, and environmental impacts of power systems,
specialized focus areas within power engineering,
professional development through two combined courses covering project management, communication techniques, and utility business operations,
practical training via lab work and a culminating capstone project,
direct industry engagement through guest lectures from professionals and personalized mentorship during capstone projects.
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines and Details
Fall Jan 9
Spring July 1