Program Overview
The Energy Systems at Northeastern University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 30 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Energy Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,471 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,471 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Energy Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Engineering Leadership
- Scientific Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Leadership Challenge Project
- Value Creation through Financial Decision Making
- Financial Reporting and Managerial Decision Making
- Economic Decision Making
- Fundamentals of Energy System Integration
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completed online application form. (Paper applications are not accepted.)
- Application fee of USD $75 to be paid online by credit card, electronic check, or by money order.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with technical, professional, and personal qualifications submitted through the online application system.
- Transcripts. Applicants should (a) acquire official or unofficial copies of their transcripts from each college or university that they have attended.
- Statement of Purpose. The statement is submitted through the online application system.
- Resume. The resume is submitted through the online application system.
- Taking the GRE general exam and submitting official scores as part of the admissions process is required of most applicants.
- Because applicants are not interviewed to assess their English proficiency, taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam and submitting official scores as part of the admissions process is required of most applicants who are non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents, regardless of the applicant\xc2\x92s undergraduate language of instruction. No department code is needed. Applicants are exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS exam requirement if they hold (or will hold) a degree from an accredited institution located in the United States of America, Canada (excluding Quebec), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand. The required minimum TOEFL score is 79 (internet-based), 550 (paper-based), and 213 (computer-based). The required minimum IELTS score is 6.5. If you do not meet the minimum TOEFL or IELTS requirements and you are intending to apply to a graduate engineering program at the master of science level, you are encouraged to apply first to Northeastern University\'s Global Pathways Program , where you can boost your English language skills and academic knowledge before beginning your engineering coursework.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,471 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,471 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,471 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,471 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northeastern University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Boston, United States
Northeastern University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 30 months
