Overview

Composed entirely of technical courses, the Power Systems Engineering program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute brings together a wide variety of analytical and practical subjects, both classical and current, that are necessary for engineering success in today's power industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

Through course topics in analysis, rotating machinery, transmission and distribution systems, protection and controls, and more, you will be prepared to:

Analyze power flows in delivery networks – both for steady state and transients

Understand electro-mechanical energy conversion and power system operations and planning

Design power delivery networks – both transmission and distribution

Analyze dynamic system response to disturbances

Design protection and control systems

Evaluate design alternatives, including both technical and economic analysis

Lead projects using a full suite of management tools

Understand group and individual dynamics leading to more effective interactions

Identify and mitigate operational risks

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Power System Analysis

Transients in Power Systems

Power System Dynamics

Protective Relaying

Power Distribution

Risk Management and Decision Making

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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More details

If you would like to be considered for funding opportunities it is best to complete your fall application by February 1 and spring application by November 1.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

150 _(verbal)

165 _{(quantitative)}

3 _(analytical)

GMAT

500

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts for all post-secondary colleges or universities

Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your qualifications for pursuing graduate study are required

GRE: Required for International Students Only

Statement of Purpose

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international students who come from countries where English is not the first language

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30420 USD / year

≈ 30420 USD / year
Out-of-State

30420 USD / year

≈ 30420 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

30420 USD / year

≈ 30420 USD / year

Funding

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