ESE - Energy Systems Engineering

The Energy Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria with no applicable program criteria. The ESE program prepares students for careers in conventional and alternative energy industries, including positions in project design, planning, procurement, installation, testing, power distribution, operational optimization, and control systems management, among others. The fast-growing energy industry - both conventional and renewable - demands graduates with technical problem-solving skills. MMA students are ready to meet these demands. Advanced mathematics and applied engineering courses drive curriculum and help students to develop technical skills; field work focuses on the necessary teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and ethical components. For example, in Costa Rica's rain forests, students explore natural resources and help develop a sustainable community at the local and national level. This program requires students to complete at least two co-ops and to take the nationwide Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. An optional USCG Marine Engineer license can be attained by completing a dual major in Marine Engineering (MENG) and four sea terms.