Overview
Key Features
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
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Energy & Power Engineering View 42 other Masters in Energy & Power Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
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 Fee
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International
28980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28980 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
28980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28980 USD per year during 12 months.
Funding
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