American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy

AURAK’s Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program offers students a comprehensive education in renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower, as well as energy management, energy storage, and energy policy. Students will develop a deep understanding of sustainable and renewable energy principles and the ability to apply these principles to solve complex real-world problems. Through various opportunities, such as research projects, students can use their skills and gain real-world experience in the field.

 

Graduates of the Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program can look forward to pursuing numerous career options in various industries, including government agencies, energy companies, consulting firms, research institutions, and non-profit organizations. They may also work in policy development, energy auditing, and environmental impact assessment.

 

Program Mission

The mission of the Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is to provide a high-quality education for United Arab Emirates students in the key aspects of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. It will enable the students to take responsible, creative, challenging, and stimulating posts in research and industry in this exciting field. The Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy program is designed to close the strategic gap between the technical aspects of renewable energy and the policy drivers for sustainable development. The program also addresses renewable energy systems’ social, economic, and environmental issues. Through various opportunities, such as research projects, students can apply their skills and gain real-world experience in the field.

Program Goals

The Program goals describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during their first few years after graduation. The program goals have been derived from and support the mission statement of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, a graduate should have the following:

  • Acquired skills and competency in using renewable energy solutions instead of fossil fuel energy sources.
  • Acquired a comprehensive understanding of renewable and sustainable energy systems.
  • Teamwork skills in multidisciplinary projects, identifying problems, and proposing solutions, including rigorous analysis and design of a process, component, or system.
  • Appreciation of the ethical and societal responsibilities entailed in the environmental engineering profession and the need for continuous education in the field and commitment to life-long learning.

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    AURAK’s degree in Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy leads to exciting career opportunities such as:

    Energy Efficiency Manager

    Wind Energy Professional

    Solar Photovoltaic Expert

    Research and Development Expert

    Program Requirements

    The requirements of the Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy are thirty six (36) credit hours as follows: eighteen (18) credit hours are compulsory, nine (9) are electives, and nine (9) are for the thesis.

    MEPM 511 - Project Management Fundamentals (3 Credits)
    MSRE 511 - Energy Conversion (3 credits)
    MSRE 512 - Energy Systems Modeling and Optimization (3 credits)
    MSRE 513 - Energy Economics (3 Credits)
    MSRE 514 - Direct Research (3 credits)
    MSRE 515 - Energy Efficiency and Management (3 Credits)
    MSRE 521 - Photovoltaics (3 Credits)
    MSRE 522 - Wind Energy Systems (3 credits)
    MSRE 523 - Biofuels (3 credits)
    MSRE 524 - Sustainable Desalination (3 credits)
    MSRE 525 - Concentrated Solar Power (3 credits)
    MSRE 526 - Green Buildings (3 Credits)
    MSRE 590-Thesis I (3 Credits)
    MSRE 591 - Thesis II (6 credits)
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