This program provides a comprehensive education in electrical engineering while offering specialized knowledge in the generation, transmission and utilization of electric power. You’ll study large-scale energy management and explore emerging technologies related to wind turbines, hydroelectric power and other renewable energy sources. Courses cover electric power plants, nuclear engineering, photovoltaic energy conversion, power system analysis, electrical machinery and more.
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, this program meets the commission’s educational standards and prepares you to excel in engineering careers.
Additionally, this bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money, while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master’s degrees include:
What is power engineering?
Electrical power engineering refers to the practice of creating and improving systems for handling electric power. This includes generating power and sourcing energy for intended industrial and consumer applications. Today, demand is deviating from large-scale centralized plants to smaller networked systems. Likewise, other big shifts are happening as the world converts to renewable energy and electric cars. As a power engineer, you can bridge this divide and aid in developing new energy systems and electric grids that carry the world into a cleaner future.
What does an electrical power engineer do?
Electrical power engineers specialize in designing and operating technologies related to the electrical grid and power generation. They work with conventional power sources, such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy, as well as alternative energies, including solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal power.
Your job duties may involve electric system analysis, wind turbine design, solar panel development, generator maintenance and more depending on your position. As an electrical power engineer, you’ll also have the opportunity to help develop emerging technologies in the transition to renewable energy and build automated smart grids.
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering in electrical engineering with a concentration in electric power and energy systems online explores the structure and function of the large-scale power systems that support today’s consumers and industrial operations. Throughout this program, you’ll study power engineering for conventional and renewable energy systems and learn how to design technologies and solve problems related to energy and electric power.
Throughout the first two years of this program, you’ll complete foundational courses in math, science and programming. In the final two years, you’ll delve into six specialized areas within electrical engineering, such as electrical power, energy systems and power generation. The program culminates with a group technical design project, taking you from conception to construction and demonstration, with a focus on power engineering.
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Engineering members.
- National Academy of Sciences member.
- National Academy of Inventors members.
- National Academy of Construction members.
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We’ve received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.
- A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score, minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class.
- No high school math or science competency deficiencies.
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:
- A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours.
- No high school math or science competency deficiencies.
- A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016), minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class.
Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet the primary or the secondary criteria:
Primary criteria
- A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours.
- No high school math or science competency deficiencies (if Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript).
Secondary criteria
- A minimum transfer GPA of 2.50 for 24 or more transfer hours.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses for Terms 1 and 2 (MAT 265, MAT 266, PHY 121 and PHY 122).
The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than minimum university standards. International students may have an additional English language proficiency criterion. Foreign nationals must meet the same admission requirements shown above with the possible additional requirement of a minimum TOEFL score. If the university requires a TOEFL score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 on iBT (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
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