Buffalo State University
Minor in Energy Systems
Program Description
The Energy Systems minor is designed for a specific group of students enrolled in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology, Smart Grid or Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics. Energy Systems minor is a multidisciplinary minor combining electrical and mechanical (thermal) aspects of the energy field. Energy Systems minor will be available for physics majors or any other majors with proper background in mathematics and physics.
Focus Areas
- Smart Grid
- Heat transfer
- Electric machines
- Power systems
- Renewable distributed generation
Potential Career Opportunities
- Energy analyst
- Sustainability coordinator
- Environmental consultant
- Energy systems engineer
Target audience
Design/Engineering/Maintenance/Consulting
Program Format
In-person
Educational Level Prerequisites
High School diploma
Program Type
Degree Program
Expected Outcomes
Credit