Master of Energy Systems

The Master of Energy Systems is a 150 point degree, including 100 points of core subjects and 50 points of electives. This degree is designed for graduates with at least a three-year degree in Engineering, Economics/Business or Science or related disciplines, with appropriate mathematics.

The course aims to meet the educational needs of students ultimately seeking to work as energy specialists in government and industry, the latter including technical and business consulting and accounting/audit. Graduates will bridge the gap between technical and non-technical roles and will have an understanding of renewable and non-renewable energy as well as relevant business, policy and management.

A key feature of this degree is its strong engagement with industry and the potential to undertake industry based work in the subject ‘Energy Systems Project’. This is primarily through the degree’s Advisory Panel, which is made up of energy sector specialists from a wide range of organisations. Subject prerequisites have also been sequenced to enable part time course plans.

This degree is offered as a response to the demand for professionals with a strong understanding of energy technology combined with relevant economics and business.

By undertaking an integrated study of the technology and business of energy, graduates of the Master of Energy Systems will be able to -
• Analyse energy systems from technical and business standpoints
• Understand key energy economics and finance
• Critique renewable and non-renewable energy sources and systems
• Integrate technical and business analysis to inform decision making

This course will be delivered flexibly to meet the needs of local students. Emphasis is placed on after hours teaching to meet the needs of students in full-time employment.

Degree structure is as follows -
• Semester 1: 4 compulsory subjects
• Semester 2: 2 compulsory and 2 elective subjects
• Semester 3: a 25 point Capstone subject and 2 electives, (either two elective subjects or a 25 point project Energy Systems Project. This project is available to students who achieve an average mark of 75% or more in preceding subjects).

Preferred course plan - full time
Sem 1
Introduction to Energy Systems
Analysing Energy Systems
Financial Management
Managerial Economics
Sem 2
Non-renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
2 electives
Sem 3
Energy Supply & Value Chains
2 electives or Energy Systems Project

Preferred course plan - part time
Sem 1
Introduction to Energy Systems
Analysing Energy Systems
Sem 2
Financial Management
Managerial Economics
Sem 3
Energy Supply & Value Chains
Sem 4
Non-renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Sem 5
2 electives or Energy Systems Project
Sem 6
2 electives

Core subjects

Elective subjects

Enrolment in Energy Regulation and the Law is subject to approval from the Faculty of Law.

The Energy Systems Project is a semester 1 subject which is only available to students who achieve an average mark of 75% or more in the preceding subjects in this degree.

Students may also take other relevant University subjects as electives, subject to approval from the degree coordinator.

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant's ability to successfully pursue the course using the following criteria:

An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as Commerce, Science, Engineering) with at least a H2B (70%) average, including at least 12.5 points of mathematics, statistics or another quantitative subject at an appropriate level, or equivalent;

OR

An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as Commerce, Science, Engineering) with at least a H3 (65%) average, including at least 12.5 points of mathematics, statistics or another quantitative subject at an appropriate level, and 2 years of continuous, documented work experience in an applicable field, or equivalent.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

Note: CSPs for the Master of Energy Systems will be granted on the basis of academic merit, with consideration also given to professional experience where appropriate and subject to course coordinator approval. Applications will be pooled for comparison and places will be awarded in two rounds for Semester 1. Eligible students not allocated a CSP in the first round for Semester 1 will remain in the pool for consideration in the second round.

Commonwealth Supported Place will not be available from 2014 onwards.

English Requirement

All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University's English language entry requirements in accordance with Regulation 11.1.R3 Principles of Selection for Entry to Courses Academic Board Resolutions on Selection: http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements.

For graduate entry, Engineering offers an alternative - http://eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/english-requirements.html

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting
the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/