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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 15 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Engineer the Systems That Keep Power Moving
What happens when demand suddenly changes, a fault disrupts the grid, or a new source of electricity is added to the power system? Electric power engineers step in. Electric power engineering is the branch of electrical engineering concerned with generating, transmitting, distributing, converting, and managing electrical energy. As electricity demand changes and new energy sources are integrated into the grid, engineers must design, analyze, and operate increasingly complex power systems.
Michigan Tech's Advanced Electric Power Engineering Graduate Certificate, offered both online and on campus, provides advanced knowledge of electric power system operation and design. Developed in consultation with electric utilities, the program addresses the continuing educational needs of engineers working in the power and energy sector.
Who is this Certificate For?
This certificate is designed for electrical engineers and professionals in closely related fields who want to expand their knowledge of electric power engineering. It's also a good fit for graduate students seeking specialized study in power engineering or practicing engineers preparing for additional responsibilities in the power and energy sector.
What You Need to Know
You'll begin with Advanced Methods in Power Systems (EE 5200), followed by electives covering specialized areas of electric power engineering. Available topics include power system protection, power electronics, electric machinery and drives, distribution engineering, computer modeling of power systems, wind power, and solar photovoltaic science and engineering. The program structure allows you to pursue advanced coursework aligned with your academic and professional interests.
Admissions
To enroll in this certificate program, students must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a degree in a closely related field with at least three years of experience working in the electric-power-engineering field. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Online Option
Accredited Courses, Convenience
Online learning at Michigan Tech provides greater flexibility and can fit around your busy schedule wherever you are. Upgrade or change your career path.
Prospective students can earn graduate certificate in Advanced Electric Power Engineering fully online.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 15 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.
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