Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering

 The MSc-REE program has been prepared jointly by the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Qassim University. It grants a Master of Science degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, and the program accepts degree holders Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or equivalent from Saudi universities or others. The curriculum contains courses in addition to a research thesis; the total credit hours are 30 hours, with 24 hours for the courses and 6 hours for the thesis. The degree normally takes two years, with the first three semesters dedicated to coursework and the thesis beginning in the third semester. The program is characterized by its flexibility, where it is possible to choose a set of courses in which the graduate focuses on one or more types of renewable energy and rationalization of energy consumption. 

Studying Years:

• 2 Academic Years (4 semesters)

No. of Credit Hours: 30

Credit Years for Graduation: 30

Student category:

• Bachelor of mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of technical college (males only)

Tracks:

• One Track (MSc in REE)

Study Mode:

• In Campus ,Courses and Thesis
   

Specialization:

• Bachelor of mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of technical college or equivalent 

Admission from other professions: 

• The program accepts graduates of technical colleges on condition of studying and passing supplementary courses

Tuition Fees:

•      40,000 (   10,000 per semester)

GPA:

• Minimum of 3.00 out of 5.00, 2.00 out of 4.00 or 72.5 out of 100 in the Bachelor of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 3.75 out of 5.00, 2.75 out of 4.00 or 80 out of 100 in the specialty of Electricity or Mechanics in the Bachelor of Technical College.

Mechanism of admission:

1.     Bachelor of mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of electricity or mechanics from the Technical College.
2.    The GPA is not less than 3.00 out of 5.00, 2.00 out of 4.00 or 72.5 out of 100 in the Bachelor of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
3.   The GPA is not less than 3.75 out of 5.00, 2.75 out of 4.00 or 80 out of 100 in the specialty of Electricity or Mechanics in the Bachelor of Technical College.
4.   Pass all supplementary courses not exceeding one academic year with an average of at least "very good 3.75 out of 5” for students with Bachelor of Technical College.
5.   Have a score of at least 67 in (STEP) or pass the English language proficiency test (QUEPT)with an average of at least 8 and is submitted through Qassim University.
    

Program Strategic Goals:(PSG)

• PSG1: Prepare the graduates to have successful research, development, and leadership careers in the industry, energy, and academic sectors

• PSG2: Carry out advanced scientific research and provide engineering consultation services

• PSG3: Strengthen the communication and cooperation with the community and establish regional and international partnerships

• PSG4: Participate in adopting advanced technologies and offering innovations

• PSG5: Contribute effectively to the sustainable development of the Saudi society

Program Educational Objectives: (PEO)

• PEO1: Attain a successful research, development and leadership careers in the industry, energy, and
  academic sectors
• PEO2: Properly plan their professional development through self-learning and advanced degrees.
• PEO3: Efficiently progress to positions of leadership in their profession.
• PEO4: Effectively contribute to adopting recent technologies, and experience abilities for performing advanced scientific research and offering innovations.
• PEO5: Skillfully contribute to the sustainable development of the Saudi society
   

Career Opportunities:

• Academic positions in either governmental of private sectors  
• Ministry of water and electricity
• Saudi Council of Engineers  
• General Authority for water purification  
• General Ports Authority  
• Saudi Arabian Airlines   
• Military engineering services or the defense sector  
• Power generation and electric power companies  
• Ministry of transport  
• Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources  
• General Electricity Authority  
• Water and Sanitation Authority  
• Saudi Aramco company  
• Saudi Basic Industries company (SABIC)   
• All factories and industrial production
   

Knowledge and understanding

• (K1):Obtain a comprehensive and specialized knowledge base encompassing theories, ideas, and concepts related to renewable energy engineering and energy efficiency.
• (K2):Have a thorough understanding of the terminology, practices, materials, processes, and/or conventions that are relevant to renewable energy engineering and energy efficiency.
• (K3):Possess in-depth knowledge of recent advancements in renewable energy engineering and energy efficiency.
• (K4):Acquire advanced knowledge and comprehension of a variety of well-established, specialized research and/or inquiry methods in the fields of renewable energy engineering and energy efficiency.

Cognitive Skill

• (S1): Apply complex settings, specific theories, ideas, and concepts in the field of renewable energy engineering and energy efficiency.
• (S2): Solve problems in complicated and advanced renewable energy engineering and energy efficiency.
• (S3): Critically evaluate, examine, and consider important ideas, theories, and concepts. In the field of renewable energy engineering, offer creative solutions to current challenges in complex and sophisticated situations.

• (S4): Carry out professional projects or advanced research in Renewable Energy Engineering using specialist research and inquiry approaches.

  Practical and Physical Skills

• (S5): Use processes, techniques, tools, and/or materials that are advanced and specialized to deal with complex and advanced practical activities in the field of renewable energy engineering

• (S6): Perform intricate and advanced practical tasks and procedures within specialized areas of Renewable Energy Engineering and associated engineering disciplines.

  Communication and ICT

• (S7): Effectively communicate through diverse mediums to share knowledge, skills, research findings, and innovations pertaining to the field of renewable energy engineering with both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• (S8): Analyze data and information using quantitative and/or qualitative methods within complex and advanced contexts applicable to the field of renewable energy engineering.

• (S9): Choose, employ, and customize advanced digital technologies and ICT tools and applications to process and analyze diverse sets of data and information, facilitating the advancement of research and projects within the renewable energy engineering field.

  Values, Responsibility and Autonomy

• (V1): Exhibit integrity and uphold professional and academic values when addressing a range of issues.
• (V2): Take the lead in professional planning for learning and/or work, as well as professional advance, monitoring learning and performance, and engaging in academic and/or professional strategic decisions with a high degree of responsibility.
• (V3): Efficiently oversee specialized tasks and activities within renewable energy engineering and related disciplines with a significant level of independency.
• (V4): Successfully engage in collaborative efforts and contribute to research or professional projects or groups, taking on leadership roles and assuming significant responsibility for the work.
• (V5): Contribute to enhancing the quality of life within the community.