Master of Science in Energy Engineering

Overview​

​The Master of Science in Energy Engineering programme equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demand for engineers, scientists, and researchers in Saudi Arabia's booming energy sector.​

Through completion of fundamental course modules in the chosen concentration and related sciences, alongside independent research, the programme prepares graduates for professional work in the energy sector. Graduates will be able to design, select, implement, and use innovative technologies to operate effectively in a competitive and multi-disciplinary industrial context, characterised by significant environmental, regulatory, smart management, and safety constraints. ​

The Master of Science in Energy Engineering programme also helps graduates apply this knowledge to innovate, research and develop solutions to real-life problems in the field, and to liaise with local industries and businesses to this effect.​

Curri​culum

The MSc Energy Engineering course offers two concentrations for Effat University students to choose from. These are Petroleum Engineering (PE) and Renewable Energy (RE).

The Petroleum Engineering concentration teaches students fundamental engineering principles and technical skills to help support professionals engaged in the development of petroleum engineering practices, develop and implement strategies to address major issues in petroleum regulation and policy.

Students who choose the Renewable Energy Engineering concentration will develop a broad understanding of renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biofuels) for energy conversion, and formulate innovative engineering solutions to specific energy and power problems, using conventional and/or renewable energy resources.

Other key modules covered by both programme plans include Engineering Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Energy Economics and Research Methodology.

​Vision ​

A world class leader in providing the society with outstanding researchers and specialists in Energy Engineering who would contribute to the development of future solutions that advances society, drive economic progress, and protect environment. 

Mission 

The Master of Science in Energy Engineering aims to graduate influential catalysts in Energy Engineering who combine the highest level of education, research, technical competences, and innovative skills necessary for contributing to transformative science and sustainable technological energy solutions locally and globally.

Goals

1. ​​​​​​​​Ensure the MSEE Program's achievement of its mission through quality education, cutting-edge research, and contribution to national and international communities in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030.
2. Provide a progressive and dynamic work environment conducive to enhanced productivity, learning and personal growth through effective leadership and seek national and international accreditation
3. Provide graduate students with an academic excellence by providing an innovative, distinctive and high-quality education in Energy Engineering and Research.
4. "Attract and retain an exceptional, diverse body of graduate students and transform them into role models for future generations of engineers by cultivating an environment that supports effective knowledge exchange and innovative research.
5. Maintain diverse, highly qualified faculty and staff by providing support in professional and personal development opportunities; and maintaining a healthy, professional work environment.
6. Provide and maintain state-of-the-art learning facilities that promote students' hands-on and design experiences with a self-sufficient and expandable academic infrastructure; and maintain and enhance overall financial strength.
7. Foster high quality collaborative applied research among faculty and graduate students with industrial and academic partners as well as national and international institutions.
8. Build national and international long-term productive partnerships and collaborations with industry and academic institutions and develop outreach programs to strengthen the relationship of the MSEE program with the community.​
   

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the main areas of energy engineering, including principal concepts, principles and theories, and their current application
• Familiarity with and ability to use advanced techniques of research and inquiry applicable to energy engineering, and the use of those techniques in carrying out a significant research or professional project
• Aware of the latest developments in energy engineering including emerging issues, research techniques, and associated professional practice
• Demonstrate awareness of recent regulatory provisions in the local and international environment that might affect the energy engineering field and knowledge of reasons for and future implications of those changes
• Consistently apply practical and theoretical knowledge in dealing with a wide variety of novel and unpredictable scholarly and/or professional contexts and make adequate judgment when necessary
• Synthesize and apply the results of research and new developments in professional practice, in analyzing, developing and testing hypotheses, and proposing solutions to theoretical and practical problems
• Independently plan and execute a major project or part of scholarly research applying practical and theoretical knowledge, and research techniques
• Take initiative in identifying and responding creatively to complex energy engineering issues, accept full responsibility for own work, and take independent action to acquire the necessary  knowledge and skill
• Deal consistently and sensitively with complex ethical issues in academic and/ or professional contexts and reflect high levels of loyalty, responsibility, and commitment to serve the society
• Communicate effectively and at appropriate levels with professional and the wider community through reports, presentations, publications, including thesis and major project report
• Critically evaluate, and make effective use of mathematical and statistical data, using appropriate information and communications technology​.
  
  

Career prospects for MSc Energy Engineering graduates are exceptionally bright within both governmental and private institutions, with a wide range of roles available across various industries.​

These range from engineering and manufacturing positions to opportunities with private and public consulting firms. Past graduates who have obtained a Masters in Energy Engineering at Effat University have developed careers in multiple sectors, including electricity and natural gas, renewable energy and the environment, risk management and business continuity, oil and gas economics, and utilities.​​

​To be able to graduate, students should complete the following

1. A GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0
2. A total of 38 credit-hours distributed as follows:

• 32 credit hours of course work (12 credits hours of major core, 9 credit hours of concentration core, 9 credits hours of concentration electives, and 2 credit hours for seminar/research units).
• 6 credit hours for the thesis.
  

3. There is a possibility of transferring credits from previous institutions subject to committee approval.

Pre-graduate program