Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Is this program right for you?
This sustainable engineering degree is designed for professionals who want to lead global change. Learn to develop and manage sustainable energy systems through coursework in policy, engineering, and economics. Ideal for aspiring leaders and anyone pursuing a sustainable engineering master’s online.
- Learn through an interactive online format built for professionals
- Network with peers, faculty, and industry professionals to extend learning beyond the classroom
- Network with peers, faculty, and industry professionals to extend learning beyond the classroom
- Prepare for roles in utilities, consulting, or as a sustainable engineer or clean energy consultant
Education that works for you
Advance your career while supporting a cleaner future. This sustainable engineering master’s is 100% online and built for busy professionals in engineering, energy, or environmental science roles.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Commitment
3 years
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and spring terms
STEM opt eligible
Yes, restrictions apply
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: July 1, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: July 1, 2026
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Trenton Mullin, Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems EngineeringThis degree gives me the ammunition to transition within the energy industry. As an individual currently in O&G, now the renewable sector gives me call backs.
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Program requirements
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Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng
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What you’ll learn
This sustainable systems engineering program combines technical, policy, and leadership skills. You’ll explore renewable energy, energy efficiency, and systems-based thinking—essential for today’s energy and sustainability challenges.
- Design of renewable energy systems
- Energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructure
- Integration of policy, engineering, and economics
- Lifecycle and sustainability assessments
- Climate and energy systems modeling
- Communication and leadership for impact
- Global trends in engineering sustainability
- Applying systems thinking to environmental challenges
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