
Overview
The energy industry is an important cornerstone of the regional economy, and a number of Portland State's master’s degree graduates are active in the industry. For a number of years, several PSU departments have offered graduate courses focusing on energy issues and techniques for energy analysis. The Energy Policy and Management program from Portland State University allows flexible graduate coursework combinations so that students can customize their studies to match their goals and interests.
Career
The Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management is targeted to three types of students:
- Industry Professionals: employees working in the energy industry who wish to broaden their training, acquire specific skills, and/or increase their knowledge of current issues in energy policy and management.
- Graduate Students: PSU graduate students who enrolled in a PSU graduate degree program and wish to add energy policy and management expertise to their course of study.
- Prospective Employees: industry employees who wish to gain knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Energy Resources Policy and Administration
- Energy and Society
- Sustainable Cities and Regions
- Sustainable Transportation
- Green Buildings
- Smart Grid and Sustainable Communities
- Economics of Green Power
- Economics of Regulation
- Cost-benefit Analysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Energy & Power Engineering Sustainable Energy Transportation Engineering View 54 other Masters in Transportation Engineering in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be considered for regular admission, applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or the equivalent (on the U.S. 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution(s). Applicants who have earned 9 or more letter-graded graduate credits must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 or the equivalent; this graduate GPA supersedes the undergraduate GPA.
- Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
- Certified translation of transcripts
- Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
10245 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 683 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
10245 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 683 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
6840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 456 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Portland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.