This program is aimed at providing understanding of energy engineering and the increasing role of energy engineers in addressing growing energy needs. The new skills and advanced understanding developed in class will prepare students for employment in rapidly growing energy industries. Students completing the Certificate will develop an understanding of the current status of energy issues and systems, and their management; learn about varying energy resources and technologies, 比如石油, coal, natural gas, nuclear, solar, biomass, 水电, and wind; be exposed to technical details on existing commercial processes and associated economics of various energy products; gain a better understanding of public policies to provide greater momentum to the energy industry; learn about the environmental impacts of the various energy systems; get credits for future studies in energy engineering in the Hampton Roads region; and acquire the skills and knowledge to be a part of the expert workforce for the energy industry.
项目的亮点
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Enables participants to learn state-of-the-art techniques necessary for analyzing cyber security risks, preventing, detecting and recovering from cyber attacks through classroom instructions and hands-on lab work.
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招收工程专业的学生, 数学和科学，以及实践工程师和管理人员.
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Program is designed both as a complement for students working on graduate degrees and for those personnel working on information and cyber systems used in industry, 小型企业, healthcare, government, 军事和国土安全.
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It is anticipated that students will complete the program in 2 semesters (full-time enrollment) or 2 years (part-time enrollment or working to complement an existing graduate program).
Careers
看看这些想法来自 ODU职业发展服务 and the 职业信息网(O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, 一半的收入低于.
能源审计
Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.
能源工程师
Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, 或改造阶段的建设. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.
风能项目经理
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, 包括环境研究, permitting, 和建议. 也可以管理项目建设.
太阳能系统工程师
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, 或者工业客户. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, 运用结构能量需求知识, 当地的气候, 太阳能技术, 和热力学.
Requirements
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Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in an engineering field or undergraduate degree in another relevant STEM field
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Prerequisites for applicants from non-engineering fields include college-level mathematics, 微积分物理, 化学或生物
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Those interested in applying for the Certificate Program should download this 申请表格(pdf)，完成表格，并通过电子邮件提交至 Dr. Sandeep Kumar
Cost
2023-24学年的估计费用. 价格可能会有变动. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. 包括国际学生.
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