Master Program and Graduate Certificates

       

Education and Training

 

Expected Power and Wind courses in the coming semesters (subject to changes): 

Power and Energy Systems - Master Program

This 30-credit graduate certificate program will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in power and energy sectors. Program graduates will apply fundamental knowledge of power and energy systems to problems of power system design, protection, simulation, and operations commonly encountered in the power and energy industry. The students will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of industrial practices.
 
Potential Careers:
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Protection and Control Engineer
  • Transmission Planning Engineer
  • Distribution Engineer
  • Grid Operations Engineer
  • Power System Planning Analyst
(Curriculum information updated on 14 April 2025)
Core Courses
  • ECE601 Linear Systems
  • ECE656 Power System Dynamics
ECE electives in Power and Energy Systems
Select at least three of the following:
  • ECE 610 Power System Steady-State Analysis
  • ECE 611 Transients in Power Systems
  • ECE 613 Protection of Power Systems
  • ECE 616 Power Electronics
  • ECE 617 Economic Control of Interconnected Power Systems
  • ECE 618 Photovoltaic Semiconductors and Renewable Energy
  • ECE 619 Intelligent Sensing for Smart Grid and Smart City
  • ECE 651 Wind Power Transmission and Grid Interconnection
  • ECE 652 HVDC Design, Operation and Maintenance
  • ECE 654 US Offshore Renewable Energy Policy
  • ECE 670 Management Strategies in the Offshore Wind Industry
  • ECE 671 Financing Offshore Wind
  • ECE 698 Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECE electives outside the area of Power and Energy Systems
In addition to the required core courses and electives listed above, students can choose from all other ECE graduate courses.
MS project and thesis
ECE 700B Master's Project
ECE 701B Master's Thesis
 
Inquiries please contact Program Advisor: philip.pong@njit.edu

 

Power Systems Engineering - Graduate Certificate

This 12-credit graduate certificate program will prepare engineers to work in the power and energy industry.  Academic programs in energy technology and management are needed to prepare the future workforce for the energy and power industry as more than fifty percent of the workforce in the power industry is retiring during this decade.  At the same time, developing new, clean, and more efficient energy resources and technologies is of global significance. Students in the Power Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate Program will learn a wide range of leadership and management skills
 
Potential Careers:
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Grid Integration Specialist
  • Transmission Planning Analyst
  • Protection and Control Engineer
  • Power System Consultant
Core Courses
  • ECE610 Power System Steady-State Analysis
  • ECE611 Transients in Power Systems
Elective Courses
  • ECE613 Protection of Power Systems
  • ECE616 Power Electronics
  • ECE617 Economic Control of Interconnected Power Systems
  • ECE618 Renewable Energy Systems
  • ECE619 Intelligent Sensing for Smart Grid and Smart City
  • ECE651 Wind Power Transmission and Grid Interconnection
  • ECE652 HVDC Design, Operation and Maintenance
  • ECE656 Power System Dynamics
  • ECE698 Power Grid Modernization
  • ECE698 Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Inquiries please contact: windpower@njit.edu

Wind Power Management - Graduate Certificate

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 - Graduate Certificate

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.  
Inquiries please contact: windpower@njit.edu