MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Master of Science program in modern energy production and sustainable use, you are provided with the skills and knowledge you need to address the challenges associated with the different modalities in energy production and storage. You are encouraged to work with instructors in the program who are conducting research.

What you will study

30 credit hours and a portfolio Required Core (6 credit hours) Students choose two courses: ALT 535 Applied Photovoltaics (3) CHE 573 Fuel Cells and Biofuel Cells (3) CHE 578 Biomass Energy Conversion Technology (3) EEE 563 Nuclear Reactor System Dynamics and Diagnostics (3) MAE 576 Energy Efficiency (3) MAE 579 Wind Energy (3) MAE 582 Renewable Energy: Mechanical Systems (3) MSE 503 Concepts in Materials Science (3) MSE 560 Nanomaterials in Energy Production and Storage (3) Mathematics Elective (3 credit hours) Sustainability Electives (6 credit hours) Technical Electives (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 credit hours) portfolio (0) Additional Curriculum Information The modern energy production and sustainable use program requires a nonthesis portfolio.

Career pathways

This program prepares students for professional careers in transdisciplinary areas of renewable energy generation and storage, energy-saving materials, manufacturing, sustainable transportation and related fields in industry, government and educational institutions. Career examples: development engineer, process engineer, product engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any engineering, physical science or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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