Master of Science in Sustainable Energy

Graduates of this program are expected to achieve a comprehensive set of technical and strategic competencies:

Energy Engineering Mastery: Deep understanding of the fundamentals of energy sciences and the engineering of renewable “green” energy.

System Optimization: Skills in designing and managing energy storage, smart grids, and distribution systems for maximum efficiency.

Environmental Impact Analysis: Ability to assess the impact of fossil fuel use and human activity (urbanization, manufacturing) on the environment and climate.
Advanced Research Skills: Proficiency in data analytics, technical writing, and advanced computing methods used in original guided research.

Applicants seeking admissions to the College of Science and Engineering graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university.

Applicants to the master’s programs should have a bachelor’s degree, while applicants to the PhD programs should have a master’s degree.

Applicants should check the program they are applying for in order to make sure that they have majored in one of the disciplines mentioned under required field of study= Engineering and science disciplines preferred. Students from architecture, urban planning. business, economics, policy and social sciences demonstrating strong analytical skills will also be considered.

Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

First Year – First Semester

SENS 601 – Research Methods and Ethics – 3 Credit Hours
SENS 611 – Sustainability Fundamentals and Perspectives – 3 Credit Hours
Advanced Math/Data Elective – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

Program Elective 1 – Sustainable Energy Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
Program Elective 2 – Sustainable Energy Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SENS 701 – Graduate Research Seminar – 0 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Program Elective 3 – Sustainable Energy Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
Program Elective 4 – Sustainable Energy Specialization – 3 Credit Hours
SENS 701 – Graduate Research Seminar – 0 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Program Elective 5 – Sustainable Energy Specialization – 3 Credit Hours

Master’s Thesis (SENS 691) – 9 Credit Hours
OR
Industrial Project (SENS 690) – 6 Credit Hours + Additional Elective – 3 Credit Hours