Energy Management, M.S.

Energy managers skilled in business management and energy technology fill executive positions in corporate and government organizations. There is growing demand for professionals in these areas as expenditures of billions of dollars per year are expected in the coming decades for investment in energy-efficiency equipment, energy management systems, resource recovery plants, and cost-effective alternative energy systems. Energy managers develop and implement organization policy for analyzing and improving energy efficiency in commercial and industrial processes, building operations, new design and construction. They also direct the operation of new plants designed for cogeneration, resource recovery, biomass conversion, wind energy, geothermal power, and small-scale hydroelectric power.

Our Master of Science in Energy Management provides professionals in business management or engineering and college graduates in compatible fields with the most up-to-date knowledge in energy management. Our program equips students with the interdisciplinary skills required of the new class of energy managers, in particular, modern energy technology, business practice, policy development, program analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, and computer-assisted management techniques.

For organizations involved in energy generation and transmission, building operation and design, and industrial energy utilization, the college offers specialized professional certificate programs to increase the knowledge and skills of personnel who attend classes in their workplace or at a New York Tech campus.

Program Overview

Curriculum (General Concentration)

In all cases, the curriculum consists of a core of seven courses including a practicum course and three elective courses to be chosen on the basis of specialization objectives. In order to earn the Master of Science in Energy Management, students must complete the prescribed curriculum of 30 graduate credits.

Optional Concentrations

New York Tech has created five optional concentrations in the existing M.S. in Energy Management program. These concentrations create pathways for specialization and do not change the required number of credits (30) for students to obtain or shared core curriculum. Our program's evolution aligns with emerging fields in energy and environmental management and responds to industry demand for specialization in high-growth areas such as decarbonization, resiliency planning, and renewable energy technologies.

• Advanced Renewable Energy Systems: The Advanced Renewable Energy Systems (ARES) concentration enables students to model, design, cost and assess single and hybrid systems like solar/wind and combined with optional advanced battery and/or hydrogen-based energy storage systems, etc.
• Building Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization: The Building Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization (BEED) concentration prepares students for a career in building modeling and energy-related topics to reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions.
• Facilities Management: The Facilities Management concentration prepares students to oversee the efficient operation, maintenance, and sustainability of building systems. It emphasizes hands-on skills in energy-efficient lighting, building envelopes, and computer applications relevant to managing modern facilities.
• Power Systems: The Power Systems concentration provides students with the technical and strategic knowledge to design, assess, and manage energy distribution and infrastructure. Coursework emphasizes resiliency planning, sustainability, and innovations in energy technologies.
• Sustainability, Climate Resiliency and Adaptation: The Sustainability, Climate Resilience and Adaption (SCRA) concentration provides a solid background for students looking for careers helping community-based, commercial and industrial sectors to prepare for climate change risks.

Program Format

Courses are offered in a convenient, flexible evening format. Courses meet for two hours and 40 minutes once a week for 15 sessions. Courses are available online, or at the Long Island and New York City campuses. Fall, spring, and summer semesters are scheduled.

Online Option

For energy professionals with busy schedules and home bases outside the New York metropolitan region, New York Tech conducts intensive professional seminars on technical subjects of importance to the energy field and offers the entire degree online.

Combined B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. in Energy Management Option

NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences offers an option for a five-year Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in Energy Management. Students in the B.S./M.S. option who have taken six graduate credits in mechanical engineering are required to complete 24 additional graduate credits for the M.S. in Energy Management. This option provides students with a strong technical background and specialized preparation for a variety of career options.

Facilities Management Online Graduate Certificate Program

The college offers a fully online graduate certificate program for healthcare facilities managers. Students who complete ENGY 681 Environmental Safety in Health Facilities and ENGY 682 Health Facilities Management Project, plus 12 additional credits of graduate-level facilities management courses, can earn an Advanced Certificate in Facilities Management. Students who complete the 18-credit online certificate program can take 12 additional credits of online courses to earn an M.S. in Energy Management.

Faculty

Faculty members are academicians known nationally for their energy expertise; practicing energy management professionals who both teach and work as ranking administrators, engineers, and operating officials of corporate and governmental organizations; and a select group of scholars associated with other appropriate graduate programs at New York Institute of Technology.

Fellowships and Assistantships

Research fellowships and teaching assistantships are available to qualified candidates. These opportunities are usually for a 10-month period and may include partial remission of tuition and fees.

International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

To apply for the M.S. in Energy Management, visit nyit.edu/apply.

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Admission Requirements

• B.S. degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. A background in engineering or management is desirable but not required
  • If students have a degree in engineering, an accredited program is one that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • If students have completed degrees in computer science or a closely related field, an accredited program is one taken at a college that is regionally accredited, such as the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • If students have an international baccalaureate degree or diploma, which is equivalent to three years of undergraduate study in the U.S. in computer science, engineering, or a related area, they may be eligible to be admitted into a bridge option in the intended graduate program.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.85 for full matriculation
  • Applicants who do not qualify for full matriculation and have an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 2.84 may, at the discretion of the director, be given the opportunity to demonstrate qualifications for full matriculation by achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the first four graduate courses. In addition, such students may be required to take one or more parts of the GRE and meet individual departmental requirements. In general, students in this category will not be permitted to continue in the program for more than two semesters unless they have qualified for fully matriculated status, or there are special extenuating circumstances.
• Submit GRE scores
  • Graduates of foreign universities are encouraged to take the GRE and submit their scores.
  • Students with a GPA below 2.85 may, at the discretion of the dean, be asked to take the GRE or other diagnostic tests. Admission will be based upon consideration of test results, previous academic performance, and related employment, if applicable.
• Students with an insufficient background for admission into the Energy Management M.S. program may be required to take up to nine credits from the list of prerequisite courses below:
  • PHYS 115 Humanity and the Physical Universe (3 credits)
  • ECON 101 Basic Economics (3 credits)
  • IENG 245 Statistical Design I (3 credits)

  Note: Credits earned for these courses will not be counted toward the 30 credits required for the M.S. degree.

Specific Information for Vancouver Applicants

You must possess the following credentials in order to be considered for the Master of Energy Management program at New York Institute of Technology in Vancouver:

• A four (4)-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent degree) in science, applied science or engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.84 may, at the discretion of the Vancouver Program Dean, be admitted into the program. Reasons for discretionary admission include but are not limited to 1) Submission of official GRE test scores of a minimum of 295, with a minimum percentile rank of 75% in quantitative reasoning; 2) Completion of a relevant graduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0; 3) Prior work experience; 4) Applicants potential to contribute to the diversity of the student body.
• Proof of English proficiency if you have not completed your bachelor's degree from an accredited North American institution. Minimum overall score of IELTS (Academic) 6.5, 570 in TOEFL, 88 TOEFL (IBT) and 58 in PTE (Academic). Duolingo scores may be accepted on a case-by-case basis only.
  • Home edition tests are not accepted for admission.
  • IELTS indicator tests are not accepted for admission.

Application Materials

• Completed application
• $50 nonrefundable application fee
• Copies of undergraduate transcripts for all schools attended. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
• Copy of college diploma or proof of degree
• Official GRE scores, if required (GRE Code: 2561)
• International student requirements: English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE), I-20, and transcript evaluation

Transfer Credits

• Students may transfer up to nine credits from an accredited graduate program for appropriate courses in which a minimum grade of B was earned.
• Pass grades earned during the spring 2020 semester meet this GPA threshold and are transferable to New York Institute of Technology.