This master's degree provides graduate students a thorough understanding of the tools, methods, and practice of electric power engineering. The program goal is to provide an education that is directly applicable to a career in industry and is suitable for a new or recent graduate, as well as experienced professionals who want to receive the necessary retraining to change careers. The program is designed to educate a new type of engineering workforce which is currently in high demand.<br><br>The main features of MS-EPSE include:<br>core electric power engineering courses,<br>interdisciplinary courses focusing on power electronics, data communications, cybersecurity, and environmental issues associated with electric power systems.<br>sub-specialization in power engineering<br>professional skills training through two integrated courses that introduce project management, communication skills, and the business aspects of electric power utilities,<br>solid hands-on experience through laboratories and a capstone project,<br>industry experience and exposure by involving experts from industry to teach some of the topics, and one-to-one interaction with students through the capstone project.