University at Buffalo
M.S. in Engineering Science (Engineering Sustainability)
Program Description
Sustainable engineering is the process of designing or operating systems to use energy and natural resources cost-effectively in a way that does not compromise the natural environment, social equity or the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The Engineering Sciences MS with a course focus in Engineering Sustainability is a multidisciplinary program that trains students in sustainability fundamentals, renewable energy, economics, environmental quality and engineering practice, ethics, and manufacturing.
Focus Areas
- Renewable and alternative energy
- Special topics
- Equity and inclusion in engineering education
- Energy and the environment
- Electrochemistry for energy & envr tech
- Individual problems
- Physical and chemical processes for water reuse
- Wind engineering and turbulent flow
- Air pollution
- Brownfield restoration
- Renewable distributed generation and storage
- Fundamentals and sustainability
Potential Career Opportunities
- Sustainability engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Renewable energy engineer
- Green building engineer
- Climate change analyst
- Water resources engineers
- Waste management systems
- Ecological engineer
- Environmental health and safety engineer
- Sustainable transportation engineer
- Energy efficiency consultant
- Urban sustainability planner
Target audience
Design/Engineer
Program Format
In-person
Educational Level Prerequisites
Bachelor’s Degree
Program Type
Degree Program
Expected Outcomes
Credit