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Wind Energy Certificate of Graduate Study

New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy has established clean energy as “vital for our future from both an economic development and environmental sustainability perspective.” The Murphy Administration has set forth the New Jersey Energy Master Plan, which will put the state onto a path towards 100% clean energy by 2050. Offshore wind has the potential to supply substantial amounts of clean energy to meet the State’s and the Nation’s power needs while creating jobs and addressing the climate crisis. Furthermore, offshore wind power plants can provide reliable and increasingly affordable renewable power near coastal energy load centers where there is a scarcity of sites for terrestrial large-scale renewable energy development.

Southern Jersey is the center of the regional wind plan, with a wind port under construction nearby in Salem County, and the first ocean wind farm opening off of Atlantic City. Rowan University (the college of engineering, and the ECE and ME departments) is already engaged in supporting activities, creating new educational and research opportunities, in collaboration with NJEDA, industry companies, as well as other institutions. Short- and medium-term workforce needs have been identified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NERL) with the offshore wind industry alone expected to provide approximately 7,000 new jobs in Southern New Jersey by 2028.

Recognizing the emerging industry needs, and there is no such a program in any institution of New Jersey, as well as to further advance Rowan’s leading role in such initiatives, the Electrical and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with Mechanical Engineering, will be offering a Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) in wind energy, consisting of four courses (12 credit hours). This COGS is designed to provide a breadth and depth to students who want to specialize in wind energy systems and prepare them for a career in the wind energy industry. Students taking this COGS will first take two required courses. One from ECE and one from ME, which introduce fundamental knowledge related to wind energy. Then the students will have flexibility to choose two additional electives from a wide elective bank from both ECE and ME. A unique aspect of this COGS is that it will develop graduates with a technical foundation in both electrical and mechanical side of the wind energy systems. Through this four-class sequence, students will be able to articulate the core concepts of wind energy, as well as different technical aspects associated with the operation of single turbines, and the entire wind farm. The completion of this COGS will provide students with the necessary skill sets to start a career in wind energy industry or continue their education through graduate programs.

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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