Sustainable Energy (CW)

Overview

The Master in Sustainable Energy (CW) from University of Johannesburg adopts a multi-disciplinary approach by incorporating content that involves Sustainable Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings, Sustainable Energy Governance, and the economics in the sustainable energy sector.

Qualification outcomes

• Analyse and develop sustainable energy projects, creatively and innovatively by applying relevant fundamental and applied knowledge.

• Plan and manage sustainable energy research projects demonstrating underlying fundamental knowledge, understanding and insight into the principles, methodologies and concepts that constitute socially responsible (vis-à-vis all local and other communities) research/development in the chosen field of research practice.

• Work effectively independently or with others as a member of a team, group, organization, and community or in multidisciplinary environments in the chosen field of research within the scope of sustainable energy.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with relevant professionals and particularly with research audiences and communities at large in so far as they are affected by the research, using appropriate structure, style and graphical support.

• Employ various learning strategies and skills to master the outcomes required in preparing him/herself to engage in continuous learning to keep abreast of knowledge and skills in sustainable planning, development and management of sustainable energy.
• Demonstrate cultural and aesthetic sensitivity with regards to the socio-economic impact of the execution of sustainable research activities, where applicable