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The following master's degree programs are offered by the school of engineering:
- Master of Science in Solar Power Technology and Management (MSGE)

Purpose:

The main purpose of the School of Green Energy (SGE) is to create manpower through education in renewable energy technology and management, as well as fulfill educational elements that build the ability to think, analyze and evaluate. Currently SGE offers master degree program in Solar Power Technology and Management with concentration area in solar photovoltaic technologies. By 2009 the school hopes to add more specializations in areas such as fuel cell systems and technologies, and bio-fuels and bio-energy. With a friendly school atmosphere and the unique multi-discipline program, our graduates are well prepared as future leaders in the rapidly growing green-energy industry.

Faculty:

Our faculty members are first and foremost committed to facilitating and communicating with students for the sake of each student’s success. They possess the following qualities: advanced degrees earned in engineering and science disciplines, high-tech work experiences, and enthusiasm in teaching and helping the students. Green-energy technology is not a homogeneous discipline; it requires many special talents. Some faculty members in the school are goal-oriented designers, concerned with teaching students how to solve problems, how to synthesize relevant information and ideas and apply them in a creative, feasible design. Others are method-oriented scientists, using the techniques of their disciplines in their teaching and research to investigate various natural and artificial phenomena.

Objectives:

The school strives to foster and promote an environment conducive to teaching and learning as well as excellence particularly in green-energy technologies. The objectives of the school are as follows:

• To develop program of study relevant to industrial and national needs.
• To produce skilled graduates in green-energy technology and management with a theoretical background and practical experience.
• To provide relevant laboratory experience throughout each program as an integral part of the education, emphasizing extensive use of simulation and hands-on practice in the learning process.
• To train graduates who have strong fundamentals in relevant areas but at the same time are competent in his or her chosen field of study.
• To equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills in problem solving and analytical thinking.
• To provide each student a goal-oriented education by tailoring each student’s study plan based on the student’s background and interests.
• To provide a well-rounded and balanced undergraduate education through required studies in engineering, natural science, communications, and social science.

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 36 credits of graduate-level course work is required for the master degree program, in which 18 credits are from core courses, 9 from electives, and 9 from project/thesis. Students must also makeup for any background deficiencies by taking additional courses. A grade of "B-" or better must be earned in all core courses, a grade of "C-" must be earned for all elective courses, and a grade of “pass” is required for project/thesis. GPA 3.0 or better is required, and students must be in good standings with the university. After fulfilling the requirements stated above, the student may file a petition for graduation and if approved, may graduate.

Advisor

A faculty member serves as the project/thesis advisor to offer guidance to the student. The master’s thesis course may be registered as a two-part course, taking a total of two semesters to complete. A student unable to complete the project/thesis in the semester he/she is enrolled in the course is required to continue to enroll in the course the following semester until completion of the project or thesis. The student receives either an “s” or letter grade for satisfactory performance and earns the credits or an “NP” grade for unsatisfactory performance without earning credit in each semester the project is being conducted. Extra credits earned for repeatedly taking the project/thesis course cannot substitute for other course requirements.