Master of Science in Power Systems Engineering

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PROGRAM LEVEL

The Master of Science in Power system Engineering program has an objective of preparing the graduates with the following:

  • To develop novel engineering solutions to important regional and global power systems engineering problems to meet the region’s needs for power engineering through carrying out fundamental and applied research using appropriate design methods and analysis tools.
  • To participate in the development of the power systems engineering industry in Bahrain and the region.
  • To develop leadership skills to play principal roles in academic and industrial organizations in the power engineering areas.
  • To enable students to pursue Ph.D. and other advanced postgraduate studies.

The program is designed for students who hold an undergraduate degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and who wish to specialize in power systems.

The program requires successful completion of 36 credit hours, consisting of six courses (24 credit hours) and a thesis (12 credit hours). The six core courses include: Renewable Energy Systems Fundamentals, Advanced Power Systems Engineering, Power Electronics Applications in Power Systems, Power Systems Operation and Optimization Techniques, Stability and Control of Electric Power Systems, and Special Topics in Power Systems Engineering.

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DETAILED STUDY PLAN

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PROGERAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES- PEOs

PEO1: Engage in productive contributions in developing novel solutions for the regional and global power systems engineering problems, through carrying out fundamental and applied knowledge/research using appropriate design methods and analysis tools.

PEO2: Advance in responsibility, leadership, and principal roles in the development of academic and industrial organizations in the field of power systems engineering, locally and within the region.

PEO3: Engage in ongoing professional development activities by pursuing PhD and/or other advanced postgraduate studies.

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES- PILOs

  1. Demonstrate critical knowledge using specialist theories and concepts of Power Systems Engineering with energy systems, energy generation, storage, utilization, and its major current issues.
  2. Apply critical knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics, computing, safety, and engineering to research complex and unpredictable sophisticated problems, including analysis, design, optimization, and control of components, systems, and processes in Power Systems Engineering.
  3. Critically analyze and evaluate current issues and/or principles in Power Systems Engineering using a combination of approaches and professional levels of insight and interpretation.
  4. Apply specialized research methodologies, design, analysis and/or experimental investigation of the engineering problems to evaluate and provide solutions within power systems.
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in writing and oral presentation skills to effectively communicate power system ideas and techniques to a range of specialists.
  6. Develop innovative technical solutions to address issues related to power systems.