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School of Sustainable Energy Engineering | Faculty of Applied Sciences Simon Fraser University Calendar | Fall 2024

Sustainable Energy Engineering

Master of Applied Science

The master of applied science (MASc) in sustainable energy engineering (SEE), offered through the Faculty of Applied Sciences, is a research-intensive program that has a primary emphasis on the MASc thesis. The program aims to offer a unique ecosystem for advanced research in sustainable energy engineering. Through training in formal coursework and hands-on research, SEE graduates will be capable of working with integrity to invent, improve, design and deploy sustainable clean energy technologies addressing the clean energy needs for now and the future. Candidates will develop a strong aptitude for research and exceptional quantitative, analytical, and design skills in areas such as sustainable harvesting, conversion, storage, distribution, utilization, transition, and management of energy and environmental resources.

Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive. Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the SFU Calendar, and have the following:

  • An undergraduate (bachelor's) degree in a related field; 
  • Submitted evidence of capability to undertake substantial original research;
  • Identified a faculty member as a supervisor.

Program Requirements

This program consists of course work (12 units) and a thesis (18 units) for a minimum of 30 units. Students who lack the necessary background knowledge may, at the discretion of the supervisor or the supervisory committee, be asked to complete additional courses beyond the program requirements in order to broaden the students' preparation for undertaking thesis work.

Students must complete

SEE 810 - Sustainability and Sustainable Energy Technologies (3)
SEE 811 - Technical Communication Skills (3)
SEE 896 - MASc Research Seminar (0) *

and at least two of (with a minimum of one SEE course)

ENSC 801 - Linear Systems Theory (3)
ENSC 802 - Stochastic Systems (3)
ENSC 810 - Statistical Signal Processing (3)
ENSC 833 - Network Protocols and Performance (3)
ENSC 835 - Communication Networks (3)
ENSC 854 - Integrated Microsensors and Actuators (3)
MSE 722 - Fuel Cell Systems (3)
MSE 726 - Introduction to Engineering Design Optimization (3)
MSE 780 - Manufacturing Systems (3)
MSE 812 - Advanced 3D Printing (3)
MSE 821 - Advanced Conduction Heat Transfer (3)
MSE 822 - Advanced Convection Heat Transfer (3)
SEE 820 - Materials Design for Energy Systems (3)
SEE 821 - Membranes and Filtration (3)
SEE 850 - Energy Storage Systems (3)
SEE 891 - Directed Studies (3)
SEE 893 - Special Topics I (3)
SEE 894 - Special Topics II (3)
SEE 895 - Special Topics III (3)
STAT 604 - Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data (3)

and a thesis

SEE 898 - MASc Thesis (18)

* Students must enroll in this course every term.

Program Length

Students are expected to complete the program requirements within six terms.

Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations

All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations, as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.