Energy Science, Technology, and Policy Minor
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15 Credits
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Boost your value to your current or future employer by understanding how to reduce carbon footprints and promote clean, efficient, and sustainable technologies, while also gaining the current and historical knowledge needed to inform future private and public energy policy.
Why Minor in Energy Science, Technology, and Policy at New York Tech?
A minor in Energy Science, Technology, and Policy at New York Tech goes beyond the classroom. Our partnership with the Long Island Alternative Energy Consortium gives you the opportunity to interact with other academic institutions (including Stony Brook University, Farmingdale State College, SUNY Old Westbury, SUNY Maritime, and Nassau and Suffolk County Community Colleges), private industry, public laboratories (including Brookhaven National Laboratory), and legislative offices where you’ll learn to apply “green skills” in your future career.
You can also broaden your professional experience with our sustainability resources, including New York Tech’s Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC), on-campus solar carports, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Dive into the intricate web of energy with our comprehensive courses. Learn how to analyze historical energy production and consumption trends to anticipate the future landscape. Discover a spectrum of energy resources and new technologies, spanning both conventional and alternative energy.
Consider the broader societal impact on welfare and sustainability by learning the regulatory frameworks, tax implications, and economic efficiencies shaping the energy market today.
Program Details
Learn how to add the Energy Science, Technology, and Policy Minor.
- Fill out and sign the application form.
- Bring the signed copy to Department Chair Robert Amundsen, Harry Schure Hall, room 224A, or scan and email to ramundse@nyit.edu, for his review and signature.
- Bring the completed form to the Office of the Registrar.
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The field of energy management is experiencing unprecedented growth. Our curriculum is flexible and provides the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for successful careers in energy, environmental, and facilities management.