Polytechnic Institute of NYU offers two Graduate Certificates in the Field of Power Electronics

Power Electronics and Systems (4 courses)

With the ever-growing — and ever-more critical — demand for innovative energy alternatives that integrate with today and tomorrow’s power grids, sophisticated power engineers are in high demand. NYU-Poly's unique Power Electronics and Systems Certificate will prepare you for a key role as a power engineer in electric utilities and in the transportation, power equipment, and defense industries.

Degree Requirements

The program comprises 2 required courses and 2 recommended elective courses. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required in all 4 courses to receive the certificate. The certificate could be a part of the Electrical Engineering, MS degree at NYU-Poly.

Required Courses

• EL 5613 Introduction to Electric Power Systems, Credits: 3.00
• EL 5673 Electronic Power Supplies, Credits: 3.00

Electives: Choose 2 from the following list:

• EL 5663 Physics of Alternative Energy, Credits: 3.00
• EL 5683 Electric Drives Characteristics and Controls, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6603 Power Electronics, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6613 Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6623 Power Systems Economics and Planning, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6633 Transients, Surges and Faults in Power Systems, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6643 Relay Fault Protection, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6653 Power System Stability, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6663 Distributed Generation Systems, Credits: 3.00
• EL 6683 Adjustable Speed Drives, Credits: 3.00
• EL 96X3 Selected Topics in Power Engineering, Credits: 3.00

Power Systems Management (4 courses)

In August 2003, 45 million people in 8 U.S. states and 1 Canadian province experienced the largest electrical blackout in history. Stores were looted, cell phones died, trains stopped running, and water services were disrupted. The incident underscored what professionals in energy industries understand very well: power systems require careful management and thoughtful oversight.

Our Certificate program in Power Systems Management will boost your knowledge of the field and enhance your talents in the workplace. You’ll learn how to manage complex utility projects and what factors affect power-industry economics. We’ll also teach you about power-systems deployment, acquisition, specifications, and planning, so that by the program’s end, you’ll feel more confident offering inventive solutions to old and new problems.

Degree Requirements

You must complete 4 courses totaling 12 credits and receive a GPA of 3.0 or higher in those courses in order to receive this degree.

Required Courses

• EL 5613 Introduction to Electric Power Systems, Credits: 3.00
• MG 8203 Project Management, Credits: 3.00

Elective Courses:  Choose 2 from the following:

• EL 6613 Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems: 3.00
• EL 6623 Power Systems Economics and Planning, Credits: 3.00
• MG 8273 Contracts and Specifications, Credits: 3.00