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Climate change is having major socio-economic consequences, particularly on our electrical networks, so now is the time to be seeking alternative solutions.
The same goes for the security of energy supplies. Since the first oil crisis of 1973, this issue has grown into a global concern because of its impact on national economies. At the same time, we must also consider social acceptance, which may decide the life or death of a planned energy project.
You will study these issues – and many more – in the ÉTS Master's in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency.
Do you think the Internet will revolutionize the energy sector as it has done for communications? Are you convinced that social acceptance of energy-efficient buildings will arise from convincing performance indicators? Do you want to learn more about the socio-political and economic issues of various sources of energy? Would you like to play an active role in the development of sustainable cities? Then the ÉTS Master's in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency was made for you!
Whether you want to immerse yourself in the technologies of the future, earn yourself a promotion, or design innovative solutions, our program will meet your professional needs.
By doing your master's in renewable energies and energy efficiency at ÉTS, you will acquire scientific and technical knowledge about many forms of renewable energy, such as wind turbines, hydraulics, solar and geothermal power.
You will also broaden your horizons by developing a global vision of the world energy situation, its geopolitical and economic impacts, and the elements that differentiate Canada and Québec from other countries in the area of energy.
Control, forecasting and optimization of energy systems.
And since more than 15 professors from three departments conduct research applicable to the environment sector, you will have access to several laboratories and lots of specialized equipment, including an intelligent mini-network integrated into our campus, a calibration bench for flow meters, and test benches for air, water and steam traps.
What degrees provide admission to the Master’s in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency?
Holders of an engineering diploma or a bachelor's degree in engineering, pure or applied science or another appropriate field may apply for admission to the ÉTS master's program in renewable energies and energy efficiency.
Our master's program in engineering with concentration in renewable energies and energy efficiency includes two profiles: one with a thesis and the other with a project. The thesis profile is focused on research and leads to the degree of Master of Applied Sciences (M.A.Sc.). As for the project profile, it will allow you to dive deeply into a particular area of renewable energies and energy efficiency. It will lead to the degree of Master of Engineering (M. Eng.).
Would you like to specialize and become an expert in renewable energies and energy efficiency? The practical and theoretical courses in the project profile will help you deepen your knowledge.
The program totals 45 credits, including 30 to 39 credits of courses plus 6 to 15 credits of courses or projects.
The Master's program is intended for professionals who are interested in acquiring advanced knowledge in the field of energy efficiency. Students also acquire scientific and technical knowledge about various forms of renewable energy, including wind, hydraulic, solar and geothermal energy.
This knowledge helps them to evolve within organizations that carry out renewable energy projects, operate power stations or design energy production systems. Graduates have the necessary skills and abilities to integrate new energy technologies and modern controls into company operations. In addition, they are able to design new technologies that consume less energy and can easily integrate them into the company’s operations.
What are the Career Prospects in the Renewable Energies And Energy Efficiency Sector?
According to the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century, jobs in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energies are growing around the world (a year-over-year increase of 15% in 2016).
In Québec, the provincial government has put in place an energy policy that focuses particularly on the development of a low-carbon-footprint economy and on a renewed and diversified energy supply. To achieve this, it will increase investments in renewable energies, and plans to make Québec the North American leader in the areas of renewable energies and energy efficiency. In short, the prospects are highly favourable for people interested in renewable energies and energy efficiency.
Finally, according to EnviroCompétence (site in French), engineers specializing in energy efficiency are on the list of emerging professions. There’s also a shortage of skilled labour in the environmental field.
And may we add that graduates with a master’s earn, on average, 10% more than bachelor graduates, according to the Survey on the Remuneration of Engineering Professionals in Québec published (in French) by Génium360.
Some masters’ graduates, notably those with an M.A.Sc., choose to continue into doctoral studies or make a career within a university or a college.