Graduate Certificates

       

Education and Training

Wind Power Management 

This 12-credit graduate certificate program focuses on the knowledge and skill sets needed to develop and manage the operation of offshore wind farms. Students will acquire knowledge required to manage, coordinate, plan and direct activities for operating offshore wind plants. CEOs, executives and chief engineers and government officials from industry will teach and provide insight into the industry. 
 
Potential Careers:
  • Wind energy project manager
  • Wind research analyst
  • Industrial Production Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Senior wind developer
Core Courses
  • ECE671 Wind Plant Project Development
  • ECE654 US Offshore Renewable Energy Policy
  • ECE670 Management Strategies in the Offshore Wind Industry
Elective Courses
  • ECE725 Independent Study
  • MGMT 635 Data Mining and Analysis or CS634 Data Mining
 
This Graduate Certificate is sponsored by the NJEDA. 
Inquiries please contact: windpower@njit.edu

Wind Power System Operation & Maintenance 

This 12-credit graduate certificate program focuses on the operation of an offshore wind power plant and its maintenance issues at the system level. Students will learn to monitor and maintain the operation of a wind farm with a focus on the latest data analytics and inspection technologies. Participants network with project managers and industry experts. 
Potential Careers:
  • Operation Specialties Managers
  • Plant and System Engineers
  • Operating Engineers
  • Stationary Engineers
Core Courses
  • ECE651 Wind Transmission and Grid Interconnection
  • ECE652 HVDC Design, Operation and Maintenance
  • ECE 656 Power System Dynamics
Elective Courses
  • ECE725 Independent Study
  • MGMT 635 Data Mining and Analysis or CS634 Data Mining
 
This Graduate Certificate is sponsored by the NJEDA. This Certificate is expected to roll out in Fall 2024. 
Inquiries please contact: windpower@njit.edu