Location:

Cortland, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Physics

Program Overview

Program Description:

Overview: Discover ways to maximize energy efficiency and how to develop renewable resources to meet today’s energy needs and those of future generations by combining sound scientific principles with effective business practices as you study for the M.S. in sustainable energy systems at SUNY Cortland. Program Highlights: Through advanced study in the physics of sustainable energy systems, you’ll explore engineering mechanics, energy and sustainability, fundamentals of thermodynamics and the thermodynamics of building design and technology. You’ll also investigate the physics of renewable energy technology, as well as power electronics and circuit elements and devices. Key business topics include accounting, marketing, management and professional writing. Culminating Experience: In a six-credit-hour culminating experience, you’ll successfully complete a professional internship with a renewable energy company, engineering firm, building performance company or a company that designs and installs high-efficiency heating, cooling or lighting systems. Career Potential: With the M.S. in sustainable energy systems from SUNY Cortland, you’ll be well prepared to pursue careers in engineering, manufacturing, construction and building performance, architecture and design, energy security or renewable energy, as well as nanotechnology, biomass gasification, solar thermal power, biorefinery technologies, geothermal energy, ocean energy and other third-generation energy technologies.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

National Professional Science Master's Association (NPSMA)

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Applicants are generally required to have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. However, circumstances including, but not limited to, endeavors following completion of a bachelor’s degree and performance in the last two years of a bachelor’s degree program will be considered in reviewing applications from students with lower grade point averages. Students who feel they are qualified in spite of an undergraduate grade point average below a 2.5 are encouraged to contact the department before applying for admission. Applicants are expected to have a sufficient background in physics and calculus prior to applying. Deadlines: Fall semester applications: July 1 Spring semester applications: Dec. 1

International Requirements:

English Proficiency for International Students: SUNY Cortland does not offer an English Language Institute, so international applicants whose primary language is not English must show English proficiency by submitting test scores. Listed below are the acceptable tests and preferred scores: TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language: iBT 79 IELTS International English Language Testing System: Band 6.5 EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency: Pre-1 Some other forms of English proficiency may be used on a case-by-case basis. Such forms include graduating from a college or university in the United States or attending an English Language Institute located in the United States.