MSc in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering / MSc in Sustainable Systems in Ann Arbor United States | University of Michigan Ann Arbor

In 2006, global energy consumption reached an estimated 471 exajoules, comparable to approximately 80 billion barrels of oil. With increasing energy needs and growing concerns about greenhouse gas effects, the question arises: what will power our future? Students specializing in Sustainable Energy Systems gain insights into the scale of Earth's energy challenges and acquire skills to develop more eco-friendly energy solutions. This specialization is available to those studying Mechanical and Chemical Engineering. The program enhances conventional engineering education with energy-centric classes including ChE 686: Environmental Sustainability Case Studies, ME 433: Innovative Energy Solutions, CEE 567 Energy Infrastructure Systems, and EAS 574: Sustainable Energy Systems. To contextualize designs within ecological frameworks, students also take courses like EAS 527: Energy Markets and Policy and EAS 580: Environmental Impact Assessment. What distinguishes Sustainable Energy Systems students is their dual expertise in both the technical aspects of renewable energy and the broader implications for society, nature, and economies.