Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management at Portland State University

    Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management at Portland State University

    Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management at Portland State University

    Portland State University offers the Graduate Certificate of Energy Policy and Management as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for energy policy and management and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.

    About Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management

    The energy industry is an important cornerstone of the regional economy, and a number of Portland State's master's degree graduates are active in the industry. For a number of years, several PSU departments have offered graduate courses focusing on energy issues and techniques for energy analysis. The Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management brings these classes together in a program designed to create a foundation of knowledge about the energy industry. The program allows flexible graduate coursework combinations so that students can customize their studies to match their goals and interests. 

    Five PSU graduate programs have worked closely with the regional energy industry to design this certificate, including:

    • Public Administration
    • Urban Studies and Planning
    • Economics
    • Engineering Technology Management
    • System Science

    Energy Policy and Management Graduate Certificate: Why

    Disciplines

    Mark O. Hatfield School of Government

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
    • Certified translation of transcripts
    • Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management

    The Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management is targeted to three types of students:

    • Industry Professionals: employees working in the energy industry who wish to broaden their training, acquire specific skills, and/or increase their knowledge of current issues in energy policy and management.
    • Graduate Students: PSU graduate students who enrolled in a PSU graduate degree program and wish to add energy policy and management expertise to their course of study.
    • Prospective Employees: industry employees who wish to gain knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management at Portland State University

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management at Portland State University

    • Complete the graduate application
    • Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
    • Submit evidence of English language proficiency
    • Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
    • Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
      • Personal essay or statement of purpose
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
      • Resume
      • Writing samples
      • Portfolio
    Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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