A Unique Energy Certificate
The Energy Institute’s 10-Month Graduate-Level Certificate in Energy
The Texas A&M Energy Institute’s certificate program, the “Certificate in Energy,” is offered by taking 10 modules of the Master of Science in Energy (MSE) degree program either Face-to-Face in College Station, Texas or Online via distance learning (through a live broadcast or recorded videos). The program is open to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
The Certificate in Energy takes approximately 10 months to complete and there are two enrollment periods per year (Fall semester and Spring semester).
Available Online or In-Person
| Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Applications: | Now Open | Now Open |
| Deadline for All Applicants: | June 1, 2025 | October 1, 2025 |
| Program Start Date (Estimated): | Mid-August 2025 | Mid-January 2026 |
Select (10) ten from the following1 2:
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ENGY 601 | Environmental Issues of Energy Systems |
| ENGY 604 | Energy Systems Engineering I |
| ENGY 605 | Energy Systems Engineering II |
| ENGY 606 | Introduction to Optimization |
| ENGY 608 | Energy Policy |
| ENGY 610 | The Global Energy Future |
| ENGY 613 | Natural and Shale Gas Monetization: Technologies, Fundamentals, Economics and Applications |
| ENGY 618 | Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, CCUS |
| ENGY 623 | Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Sustainable Resource Allocation |
| ENGY 624 | Energy-Water-Nexus |
| ENGY 634 | Energy Policy, Regulation, and Non-Market Strategy |
| ENGY 640 | Data Science Fundamentals for Energy I – Understanding Data |
| ENGY 642 | Advanced Concepts in Machine Learning for Energy |
| ENGY 643 | Data Science for Power Systems |
| ENGY 650 | U.S. Energy Law |
| ENGY 651 | International Energy Law |
| ENGY 652 | Renewable Energy Law |
| ENGY 661 | Energy Accounting |
| ENGY 662 | Economics of Energy |
| ENGY 663 | Entrepreneurship in Energy |
| ENGY 664 | Management of Energy Projects |
| ENGY 665 | Energy Industry Project Portfolio Management |
| ENGY 689 | Special Topics In… |
| ICPE 632 | Renewable Abiotic Energy Resources and Conversion |
2 – Total Semester Credit Hours: 15
Estimated costs for the full academic year, including tuition, fees, program fees, and other university academic costs are listed below. This estimate covers university costs for a student’s full program completion of the Certificate in Energy, and the same costs apply whether completed Face-to-Face in College Station, Texas or Online via distance learning.
| Certificate in Energy | Resident / In-State | Non-Resident / Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Estimated Cost | $15,000 | $20,000 |
Scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships are available for many Texas A&M students. For more information on these opportunities, visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website.
The Texas A&M Energy Institute’s Master of Science in Energy (MSE) and Certificate in Energy are designed to create the next generation of leaders in energy, and these programs target both students and professionals who want to be educated on the high-impact and interdisciplinary facets of the energy research landscape through quantitative analytical methods and multi-scale systems based approaches.
The degree program and the certificates introduce students and professionals to the multiple interdisciplinary facets of energy ranging from an overview of energy technologies (fossil-based, renewable, and non-fossil based) to multi-scale energy systems engineering methods, to energy economics, law, security, policy, and societal impact.
Seminars and lectures will be delivered by distinguished energy experts from academia, industry, and government. Faculty from the:
- Bush School of Government and Public Service
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Architecture
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- Mays Business School
- School of Law
are participating in the Master of Science in Energy (MSE) and Certificate in Energy programs. Research thesis topics will be provided and supervised by faculty members affiliated with the Texas A&M Energy Institute.
The Master of Science in Energy offered by the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, has CIP code: 30.9999.04 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. According to the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, this code is not among the codes on the 2016 STEM designated list. The majority of the courses within the Master of Science in Energy at Texas A&M University are individually designated as STEM courses, but that factor alone is not sufficient to merit a full designation as a STEM program. Therefore, students who graduate with a Master of Science in Energy are not eligible for the Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT).