M.Sc. · Graduate
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Systems
- Degree
- M.Sc.
- Level
- Graduate
- Duration
- 2 years
Programme overview
A forward-looking program preparing energy leaders to advance solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and hybrid microgrids, with focus on Africa's renewable energy transition.
Curriculum
Core Courses
7 courses- 01Advanced Thermodynamics for Renewable Systems
- 02Solar Photovoltaic Design & Simulation
- 03Wind Energy Conversion Systems
- 04Hydropower & Hydrokinetic Systems
- 05Energy Storage Technologies (Batteries
- 06Hydrogen)
- 07Smart Grids & Distributed Energy
Electives
3 courses- 01Geothermal Systems
- 02Bioenergy & Waste-to-Energy
- 03Energy Policy & Economics
Capstone/Thesis
1 courses- 01Design of a hybrid renewable energy microgrid for a Sahelian community
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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