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Dual Degree in MS Technology and MS Sustainable Energy

Program Mission: The purpose of the Dual Degree Program leading to degrees in both the Master of Science in Technology and Master of Science in Sustainable Energy is to provide an opportunity for candidates who seek to develop advanced knowledge and skills in leadership and management of technological issues and resources and those who seek to complement that expertise with leadership and management in the energy industry an opportunity to pursue both areas of interest. The dual degree program is designed to meet the mission of each degree program.

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy in both programs, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see "Admission to Degree and Certificate Programs").

  • Admission to the Master of Science in Technology: In addition to the published university graduate degree status requirements, applicants must meet all of the requirements for the Master of Science in Technology established by the School of Technology as outlined in the current Graduate Catalog.
  • Admission the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy: In addition to the published university graduate degree status requirements, applicant must meet all of the admission requirements for the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy established by the Center for clean Energy Research and Education (CENCERE) as outlined in the current Graduate Catalog.

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the "Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates" section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit; candidates should consult with the program Coordinator.
 

Degree Requirements

Dual Degree Total: 56 semester hours

Shared Coursework- the following courses may be applied to each degree program: 

Total: 12 semester hours

TEC 5103
Leadership in Technology  (3 credits)
TEC 5133
Total Quality Systems.  (3 credits)
TEC 5533
Biomass Gasification and Renewable Energy  (3 credits)
TEC 5143
Research in Technology  (3 credits)

Technology Coursework

The following courses are required for the MS in Technology

Total: 20 semester hours

Elective course work in the School of Technology includes senior-graduate and graduate courses with the prefixes of TEC, AET, OPD, and CTE .

Elective course work from other academic disciplines may be included on the student's study plan with the written permission of the Graduate Coordinator or Chair, School of Technology.

TEC 5173
Global Technology.  (3 credits)

17 semesters hours of Technology electives

CENCERE Coursework

The following courses are required for the MS in Sustainable Energy

Total: 24 semester hours

BIO 5333
Bioenergy and Bioresources  (3 credits)
CHM 5007
Energy Chemistry  (3 credits)
PHY 5233
Energy and the Environment  (3 credits)
MBA 5001
Business Operations in Sustainable Energy Facilities  (3 credits)
PLS 5843
Proseminar in Public Policy Research and Analysis  (3 credits)

OR

ECN 5411
Seminar in Natural Resource and Environmental Economics  (3 credits)
ENG 5260
Science and Technical Communication  (3 credits)

OR

CMN 5260
Science and Technical Communication  (3 credits)
CERE 5983
Sustainability Practicum  (3 credits)
CERE 5953
Sustainability Research  (3 credits)

Information sourced from the 2019-2020 EIU Graduate Catalog.