Program Overview

The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the increasing adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) have intensified reliance on electric power, placing significant strain on an aging and capacity-limited power grid. Energy demand is becoming more volatile, leading to operational challenges and increased risk of outages that threaten economic productivity and public safety.

The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) program with specialization in Advanced Energy Systems (AES) prepares students to address these issues through advanced knowledge in grid stability, energy system optimization, and market analysis. The curriculum includes topics such as the use of distributed energy resources, application of AI and machine learning in buildings and data centers, and risk management in energy markets.

**Program was previously called MS Engineering, Specialization in Smart Sustainable Energy Systems.

A structure built for your schedule

One course at a time, one evening a week. No juggling multiple classes, no sacrificing weekends. Each course runs for 11 weeks, then you move on to the next, refreshed and ready. With fall, spring, and summer delivery, you make steady, consistent progress toward your degree year-round.

You won't do this alone

From day one to graduation, you move through every course with the same cohort, building real relationships along the way. You'll leave with more than a degree; you'll leave with a professional network spanning utilities, HVAC firms, government agencies, and data center operators. In a field evolving fast, who you know matters as much as what you know. Instructors include both SJSU faculty and industry practitioners actively shaping how energy systems are designed and managed today.

Program at a glance

  • Fully online: classes meet one evening per week for 11 weeks per course
  • 10 courses totaling 30 graduate-level units
  • Year-round delivery: Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
  • One course at a time, designed to fit a full-time work schedule
  • Guaranteed seat in every course: no waitlists, no competing for enrollment
  • Cohort model: same peers from your first course to graduation

Who should apply?

This program is designed for working professionals ready to go deep on advanced energy systems. It is ideal for engineers and technical professionals in HVAC, energy utilities, government agencies, data center energy management, and related fields. Applicants should hold an engineering or closely related undergraduate degree.

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