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Power Systems Engineering Certificate of Graduate Study

The U.S. electricity grid is poised for a dramatic transformation, enabled by Smart Grid technologies, to address national and worldwide existential necessities: meeting the increasing electric energy needs, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, and thus restoring and boosting the economy. The 2020 World Energy Outlook from the International Energy Agency estimates that the current value of the U.S. electricity grid is over $1 trillion, and the total cost of replacing it with a Smart Grid is $4~5 trillion. If a Smart Grid is fully deployed across the U.S., the country could expect to save $130 billion annually. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DoE) Quadrennial Energy Review (QER) found that 1.5 million new jobs across the energy sector will need to be filled by 2030, with many of these positions paying 50 to 80 percent more than the average annual salary. However, achieving the goals of “Smart Grid” is hampered by a growing shortage of qualified electric power and energy engineers. With an aging workforce and looming retirements, the power and energy industry continually faces a hiring gap and reports that they cannot find skilled workers to fill open positions. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural resources, 77% of energy companies find it difficult to hire qualified employees.

The Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) in Power Systems Engineering is offered by the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has been regularly teaching power systems related graduate courses, and this COGS puts the existing ECE expertise and newly developed power systems courses together in one package allowing students to gain a meaningful background that will prepare them for a career in the power and energy area.

It consists of four (4) graduate courses to develop graduates with a technical foundation in electric power systems focused on the operation of emerging systems, as described in below Program Curriculum. Through this four-class sequence, students will be able to articulate the core concepts of conventional system analysis, different renewable system analysis, electricity market and different smart grid enabling techniques. Additionally, one of the COGS electives could be a MS or PhD level research / thesis / dissertation, where students work on real-world power systems related problems under the supervision of faculty.

Overall, the Power Systems Engineering COGS will provide students with breadth and depth in theoretical foundations of emerging power systems, as well as practical hands-on project experience. As a result of this COGS, we expect our graduates to be particularly marketable, attracting many employers looking to hire highly qualified smart-grid ready power engineers.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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Assist in troubleshooting, testing, and refining system features for optimal performance.
Develop and update SQL queries and database components to manage and process CRM data.
Contribute to front-end improvements, utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for enhanced user interface and experience.
Participate in team meetings, project planning, and documentation processes.

Requirements:

Current enrollment as a graduate student in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Availability to work 20 hours per week.
Proficiency or coursework experience in SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CRM systems, especially Slate, is a plus.
Familiarity with requirements gathering, project management, and documentation processes is highly beneficial.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information that attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree
Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Submission of official GRE test results is highly recommended

Prospective international students show proof of English language proficiency by meeting one of the following:

Duolingo: minimum score of 110 for Traditional Admissions.
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 70 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan University accepts TOEFL "MyBest Scores". The university code for TOEFL score report is 2515.
IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be submitted showing the TRF# in the bottom right corner of the report for verification. IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
Cambridge English B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Minimum score of 170 for Traditional Admissions - official scores must be submitted showing the Reference Number in the top left corner of the report for verification.
PTE: minimum score of 50 for Traditional Admissions – official scores must be sent directly to Rowan from the test provider. Rowan’s PTE code is M7V.
Successful completion of Rowan’s English Language Program (ELP) Level 5 with a minimum GPA score of 3.0 – must provide Certificate of Completion and letter from Director of ELP.
Successful completion of ELS – Level 112.
Successful completion of OHLA’s "Advanced 2".
A minimum grade of 5 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-A course or a minimum grade of 6 or higher in International Baccalaureate (IB) English-B course.

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