MSc Smart Energy Management in Keele University

The MSc in Smart Energy Management is aimed at developing an advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts of smart grids, enabling technologies of smart energy such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as cross-disciplinary issues such as sustainability. The course will also develop and extend the practical skills that are necessary for the designing, building, and evaluation of smart energy systems such as strategic management and consultancy skills. Graduates from this program should be able to undertake both development and management roles. The course recognizes the wide variety of potential destinations for students after completion of their course and as such uses compulsory modules to deliver key skills and enable students to obtain the required knowledge. The course also teaches you the skills needed to become a consultant through dedicated modules where you are taught and assessed by applying your learning to real-world problems.

Semester 1 (15 credits )

• CSC-40044 System Design and Programming
• CSC-40056 Internet of Things
• ESC-40061 Smart Grid and the Energy Transition

Semester 2 (15 credits )

• CSC-40050 Research and Consultancy Skills for Consultants
• ESC-40060 Climate Change Science
• ESC-40030 Case Studies in Sustainability
• MAN-40036 Strategy and Information Management

Optional Modules – Semester 1 (15 credits )

• CSC-40054 Data Analytics & Databases 
• CSC-40045 Distributed Intelligent Systems 

Employability

Through our close collaboration with industrial partners, we continually seek to ensure that the MSc Smart Energy Management gives you cutting-edge technical skills and knowledge – as well as the consultancy, sustainability, and project management skills that are required for success in careers where smart energy systems are developed or used. The team offers specialist workshops, for example, ‘Options with Postgraduate Study’ and Moving on with your Ph.D.’, and can also meet you individually to give guidance and support to help you develop your career.  We also hold regular careers fairs on campus and informal events where you can meet employers. You will also have access to our database of job opportunities and digital resources such as online psychometric testing.