Academic Catalog

2026-2027

Certificate Advanced Engineering with a Concentration in Energy Systems Certificate

Program Website: https://www.odu.edu/academics/programs/doctoral/civil-enviromental-engineering 

Contact Information

Graduate Program Director: Mujde Erten-Unal
Department Chair: Sandeep Kumar

InquiriesCEGPD@odu.edu

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Energy Systems Engineering Program offers students and professionals the opportunity to further their knowledge with advanced study in the growing area of Energy Engineering. The program is aimed at providing understanding of energy engineering and the increasing role of energy engineers in addressing growing energy needs. The new skills and advanced understanding developed in class will prepare students for employment in rapidly growing energy industries.

Those who complete the Program receive the Advanced Engineering Certificate in Energy Systems Engineering from Old Dominion University and a letter of recognition from the Batten College of Engineering and Technology.  Courses taken for the certificate program may also be applied to master’s level or doctoral graduate engineering programs at ODU, where they meet the program requirements.

Additional Information

Graduate Student Program Handbook: For additional information, please request a departmental handbook from the Graduate Program Director (CEGPD@odu.edu).

Additional Graduate Student Resources (Graduate School): The Graduate School has extensive additional resources for graduate students at https://www.odu.edu/graduateschool/graduate-student-resources  

Please note: Admissions beyond Fall 2025 is on hold for program review.