Next-Generation Power and Energy Systems Program FAQs

It is a Professional Master’s degree program offered by CU Boulder’s Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. It leads to a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). Its goal is to produce creative, workforce-ready graduates equipped with versatile power systems skills and technical leadership abilities.

30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework are required. Four core courses in power systems are required:

• ECEN 5407
• ECEN 5417
• ECEN 5427
• ECEN 5437

One core course in power electronics is required: ECEN 5797.

Of the remaining five courses, at least three must be approved technical electives in Power Electronics or NGPES and two may be other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) courses either in or outside of our ECEE department.

Yes. With the exception of the laboratory courses, all course offerings in this program are available. Students admitted into this professional master’s program can enroll in the online version of these courses and earn the MS degree without attending on-campus classes. 

Refer to the campus Academic Calendar for important deadline dates.