Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering

Educational Objective
The MS in Renewable Energy Engineering (MSREE) at OIT is designed to prepare graduates to be energy engineering professionals who have advanced knowledge and skills that enable them to assume a broad range of technical leadership roles.

Admissions Requirements

1. Meet OIT Graduate Admission Requirements. 2. Degree Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in engineering, physical science, or related technical discipline. 3. Show evidence of 1) potential for graduate level academic work, 2) work experience or potential for success in industry, and 3) demonstrated interest in energy engineering. This evidence is to be provided as part of a Personal Statement, Resume, and two Reference Evaluations for Graduate Admission. 1. Submit the MSREE Application Form. 2. Submit Official Transcripts. 3. Submit a Personal Statement (2 pages maximum). 4. Submit a Resume (3 pages maximum). 5. Submit two Reference Evaluations for Graduate Admission. 6. Submit GRE scores (optional): Considered in support of the application to show evidence of potential for graduate success, especially recommended for applicants without work experience or previous graduate level coursework. 7. Submit TOEFL scores: required for applicants whose native language is not English.

Application for Admission Requirements

MSREE Structure and Curriculum

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Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering Program Formats

The MSREE program is designed to enable working professionals to earn a MS in Renewable Energy Engineering (MSREE) from OIT without taking a break from their careers. Our executive MSREE students meet the same admission requirements, receive the same program services, follow the same curriculum, receive the same degree, and study with the same faculty as students in our traditional, full-time MSREE program.

Option A-Traditional Full-time Residential Program Class schedule: day courses 3-4 days/week Length: 2 academic years Audience: Full-time students Support: Graduate Assistantships (Teaching Assistant and/or Research Assistant) Option B-Full-time Residential for Working Professionals Class schedule: evening or Saturday courses 3 days/week Length: 2 academic years Audience: Working professionals in the Portland Metro Area Option C-Executive Program for Working Professionals Class schedule: Six intensive one-week (30 hr/week) executive sessions in Portland & online education Length: 2 academic years Audience: Working professionals with demanding schedules (USA and International) Format: Participants attend the OIT-Portland campus 1 week in September, 1 week in January, and 1 week in April (Thursday-Sunday) for extended sessions to receive intensive instruction on the critical core topics at the beginning of each quarter, and complete the reminder of the course requirements, projects, and research through online distance learning between residencies. Objective: Enable working professionals to earn a MS in Renewable Energy Engineering (MSREE) from OIT without taking a break from their careers. Our executive MSREE students meet the same admission requirements, receive the same program services, follow the same curriculum, receive the same degree, and study with the same faculty as students in our traditional, full-time MSREE program.

Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering Core and Specialization Sequences

REQUIRED SEQUENCES Energy Engineering, 9 credits REE 515 Energy Engineering I REE 516 Energy Engineering II REE 517 Energy Engineering III Research Methods and Innovation, 9 credits REE 511 Research Methods & Innovation I REE 512 Research Methods & Innovation II REE 513 Research Methods & Innovation III Graduate Research or Project, 9 credits REE 599 Graduate R&D REE 599 Graduate R&D REE 599 Graduate R&D SPECIALIZATION SEQUENCES (3 Sequences Required) Electrical Power Systems, 9 credits REE 529 Power System Analysis REE 549 Power System Protection & Control REE 569 Grid Integration of Renewables Biofuels and Biomass, 9 credits REE 521 Production of Biomass & Biofuels REE 541 Utilization Strategies of Bioenergy REE 561 Process Design & Economic Evaluation for Biomass and Biofuels Energy Systems Geothermal Energy, 9 credits REE 531 Ground-Source Heat Pumps REE 551 Advanced Geothermal Energy REE 571 Geothermal Power Generation Electrochemical Systems, 9 credits REE 523 Hydrogen Production and Storage REE 543 Materials for Electrochemical Processes REE 563 Batteries Fuel Cell Systems, 9 credits REE 535 Fuel Cell Fundamentals REE 555 Stationary Fuel Cells REE 575 Transportation Fuel Cells Photovoltaic Systems and Processing, 9 credits REE 525 Solid-State Physics of Photovoltaic Materials REE 545 Applied Photovoltaics REE 565 Semiconductor Process Engineering Wind Power Systems and Integration, 9 credits REE 527 Wind Power Generators REE 547 Electric Power Conversion REE 567 Wind Energy Systems Integration Hydro Power Systems and Integration, 9 credits REE 539 Hydraulics&Fluid Mech. of Hydropower REE 559 Development of Hydropower Projects REE 579 Economic, Regulatory, and Environmental Aspects of Hydropower Energy Efficient Building Systems, 9 credits REE 533 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning REE 553 Energy Systems Management and Auditing REE 573 Energy-Efficient Building Design Global Energy Issues, 9 credits REE 537 Sustainability of Energy Systems REE 557 Costing Renewable Energy REE 577 Renewable Energy Integration Selected Elective Courses Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers, Computation Methods, Advanced Topics in Power Engineering, Advanced Topics in Smart Grid, Controls and Instrumentation, Electric Energy Systems and Devices, Power Electronics, Advanced Power Systems Design and Smart Grid, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer

Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering Industry Advisory Board

The Renewable Energy Engineering program's Industrial Advisory Committee provides advice and counsel in the areas of curriculum content, laboratory resources review, career guidance and placement activities, program accreditation reviews, and professional development advisement and assistance. In addition, each IAC member serves as a contact for community relations and provides a point of contact for the development of specific opportunities with industries for students and faculty. Members of the REE IAC have facilitated graduate placement, provided scholarships, sponsored student projects, provided donations of laboratory equipment, and hired REE graduates. The IAC is the program's conduit to industry, and is a significant contributor to the health and vitality of the REE program. Brian Arbizzani, Production Manager & Head of Engineering, Mr. Sun Solar Dave Clements, Ph.D. PE, CEO, Biomass Renewable Technology, Inc. Jonathan Cohen, Principle/Engineering, Imagine Energy Bill Edmonds, Director of Environmental Policy and Sustainability, NW Natural Roger Ebbage, Director, Northwest Energy Institute, Lane Community College Carolyn Gangmark, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency David Gibson, Renewable Energy Program Manager, Oregon Iron Works Ruwan Jayaweera, PE, LEED, Mechanical Engineer, PAE Consulting Engineers Jeffrey Kee, PLS, CWRE, Project Manager, Oregon Water Trust Wayne Lei, Ph.D., Director of Research and Development, Portland General Electric Jordan Hudson, REE Student Representative and Interning Engineer, Port of Portland Michael Menzies, Braeside Farms Terry Oliver, Ph.D., Chief Technology Innovation Officer, Bonneville Power Admin. John Rush, Demand-Side Management, Pacificorp Adam Serchuk, Ph.D., Strategic Business Development, Vestas Americas Scott Schroeder, Owner, Mega Tech of Oregon David Tooze, Senior Energy Specialist, Portland Office of Sustainability Adam Ward, Engineer, REC Solar Peter West, Director of Renewable Energy Programs, Energy Trust of Oregon Rick Williams, Columbia Region Director, Science Applications International Corporation