Graduate Certificate in Wind Power Engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A 15-credit certificate described as the first wind energy certificate/concentration programme in the United States. It gives students and professionals in-depth knowledge of all aspects of wind energy.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering | Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | Duration: 15 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Engineering topics (aerodynamics, structures and loads, design, electrical issues, support structures, wind and wave external conditions) and non-engineering issues (economics, permitting, standards, environmental impacts, policy), including MIE 573 Engineering Windpower Systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the MS or PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering; students wishing to pursue the certificate rather than a degree concentration apply as a non-degree student.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 15 credits

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