College of Engineering

Electric Energy Systems

College of Engineering

Electric Energy Systems

Advance Your Engineering Career

The Graduate Certificate in Electric Energy Systems from NMSU is designed for engineers across all specializations who want to deepen their expertise in renewable energy and smart electric-grid technology. In just 12 credits of coursework, you’ll gain a complex understanding of the latest advances in renewable energy and gain practical knowledge that can immediately impact your career. If you’re already working with electric energy systems, this graduate certificate offers a flexible and affordable way to expand your existing skills. If you work in another type of electric or computer engineering field, you’ll also benefit from gaining a solid foundation in this rapidly growing and cross-disciplinary subject area.

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Quick Facts

Admission Deadlines

There are no fixed deadlines*


  • Total credits: 12

Delivery Format

In-person or 100% online

Career Pathways

With a Graduate Certificate in Electric Energy Systems from NMSU, you’ll be prepared to advance in a variety of fields:

  • Electrical design engineer
  • Energy consultant
  • Grid integration specialist
  • Power systems engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Smart grid specialist
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The Experience

Lead in a Revolutionary Field

In the Graduate Certificate in Electric Energy Systems program from NMSU, you’ll develop core knowledge of the functions and applications of electric energy systems. Learn how to analyze power systems in both steady and abnormal operating conditions, and deepen your knowledge of symmetrical components, unsymmetrical faults, systems protection, and more.

As interest in renewable energy and smart grids keeps growing, this specialization is becoming increasingly relevant to every engineering discipline.

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Just Four Classes

Take your career to the next level with just 12 credits of dynamic courses.

The coursework-only Graduate Certificate in Electric Energy Systems requires a total of 12 credits, or four courses. Half of those credits, Power Systems II and Power Systems III, are required classes. The other half are electives, and you may choose from the following: Power System Relaying, Power Electronics, and Distribution Systems.

Take classes like:

  • E E 542 - Power Systems II
  • E E 534 - Power System Relaying
  • E E 537 - Power Electronics
  • E E 544 - Distribution Systems
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Scholarships and Financial Aid

At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.

Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.

NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.



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Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu

Accreditation

New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.