MSc in Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering (Dearborn) in Dearborn United States | University of Michigan Ann Arbor

The Energy Systems Engineering program is tailored to meet the academic requirements of graduate students pursuing careers in energy engineering. Michigan's energy sector, along with other regions, is projected to experience substantial expansion and financial investment in the coming decades. Numerous energy-focused enterprises, ranging from startups to established corporations, are emerging across the state, with a notable concentration in the Detroit metropolitan area. Automotive manufacturers are likewise intensifying their R&D efforts in innovative power generation and propulsion systems for next-generation vehicles, including electric batteries and fuel cell technologies. Consequently, there's a growing demand for engineers who possess specialized expertise in alternative and renewable energy production, usage, and distribution networks. This interdisciplinary master's program requires 30 credit hours, offering systems-focused energy engineering education through four foundational courses, while allowing specialization in automotive energy and distributed energy systems via six electives. The core curriculum explores sustainable energy resources, energy production and storage methods, environmental energy policies, and risk assessment frameworks. Students can choose electives from diverse offerings in mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines related to energy engineering, covering subjects like hybrid/electric vehicle technology, vehicular alternative energy solutions, emission control, power electronics, energy distribution networks, and eco-conscious design and manufacturing principles.