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Online Certificate in Power Systems Engineering
Classes Begin: September 21, 20262 years
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Curriculum taught by industry-focused faculty
The Power Systems Engineering certificate equips students to tackle real-world challenges in power systems. Graduates will be able to contribute to technical projects involving electrification, decarbonization, and aging equipment retirement expansion.
This program will prepare students to be equipped with the technical knowledge and to meet the needs of utility corporations.
Program Features
- A flexible, completely online program that fits easily into your busy work and personal schedule
- Preparation to meet new rising technical challenges in the industry
- Designed for working practitioners who work in power generation, utilities, and city infrastructure
- Curriculum taught by industry-focused faculty
Course Highlights
The program requires 24 graduate credits and is delivered online over approximately two years. It consists of core courses such as:
- Power System Analysis
- Protective Relaying
- Power Distribution Automation and Control
Elective courses include:
- Power Electronic Applications
- Service and Power Quality in Distribution Systems
- Synchronous Machine Modeling
Related Program
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
Drexel University is transitioning to a semester calendar system as of Fall 2027. View the semester program of study for this program.
| Required Courses | ||
| ECEP 501 | Power System Analysis | 3.0 |
| ECEP 502 | Computer Analysis of Power Systems | 3.0 |
| ECEP 601 | Modeling & Analysis of Power Distribution Systems | 3.0 |
| ECEP 602 | Power Distribution Automation and Control | 3.0 |
| ECEP 641 | Protective Relaying | 3.0 |
| ECEP 642 | Protective Relay Laboratory | 0.0, 3.0 |
| ECEP 671 | AC-DC and DC-AC Power Electronic Converters | 3.0 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select one from the list below: | 3.0 | |
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ECEP 503
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Synchronous Machine Modeling | |
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ECEP 603
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Service and Power Quality in Distribution Systems | |
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ECEP 612
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Economic Operation of Power Systems | |
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ECEP 643
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Solid State Protective Relaying | |
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ECEP 672
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Power Electronic Experiments: Hardware and Software | |
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ECEP 673
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Power Electronic Applications | |
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ECEP 821
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Load Forecasting & Probability Methods | |
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ECEP T580
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Special Topics in Electrical & Computer Engineering - Power Engineering | |
| Total Credits | 21.0-24.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Two letters of recommendation (at least one professional)
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2026-2027 is $1400 per credit.
For the academic year 2026-2027, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates are available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans , you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2026
September 22, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 7, 2026
December 12, 2026
Winter 2027
January 4, 2027
March 13, 2027
March 15, 2027
March 20, 2027
Spring 2027
March 29, 2027
June 5, 2027
June 7, 2027
June 12, 2027
Summer 2027
June 21, 2027
August 7, 2027
August 9, 2027
August 14, 2027
2027-2028 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2027
August 23, 2027
December 8, 2027
December 13, 2027
December 17, 2027
Spring 2028
January 10, 2028
April 24, 2028
April 27, 2028
May 3, 2028
Summer 2028
May 15, 2028
August 5, 2028
August 7, 2028
August 11, 2028
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