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Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering
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Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering 3
Sustainability is no longer just a concept,
but a global imperative, and companies
and other institutions seek engineers
competent in sustainable practices.
Recognizing these needs, the University of
Wisconsin–Madison, in collaboration with
experts in sustainable industries, developed
the Master of Engineering in Sustainable
Systems Engineering (SSE).
The SSE program is designed to provide
engineers with the skills to lead change
within their organizations and communities.
Lead, Apply, EngageThe program not only focuses on skills related to leadership of sustainability initiatives, but it also recognizes the need for technical specialization in particular fields. This program will help you:
Lead sustainable initiatives within your organization by looking across processes and operations and recognizing areas for improvement
Apply sustainability concepts and practices to engineering design challenges
Engage stakeholders in sustainable issues
SSE is designed for working professionals, featuring:
An online platform accessible from anywhere in the world
Flexible learning times
Courses that apply immediately to real-world work
A supportive structure that keeps you on track
Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering
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The SSE program combines established
distance technology delivery with UW–
Madison’s expertise in environmental
science, sustainability, and engineering.
Top experts and resources from across the
University of Wisconsin–Madison campus
were tapped to develop the SSE curriculum.
SSE courses are taught by senior faculty
and experienced professionals with applied
experience in the industry. Our instructors
stay connected to their students and are
highly accessible, which enables them to
address the specific interests of students.
SSE was founded in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Sustainability. This office was formed to:
Integrate and enhance research and education in sustainable science and practice from across all parts of the UW–Madison campus
Help create an educated workforce with the skills to look at sustainability broadly
Award-winning technologyThis Internet-based program is designed to accommodate full-time work and travel. U.S. News & World Report has twice ranked the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the top ten schools offering high-quality online graduate engineering programs.
Established Technology from a Recognized Education Provider
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Steven Cechvala
President, Taiga International, LLC
Cechvala has carved himself a unique niche—he travels throughout North America planning and designing for zoos and aquariums, as well as participating in historic preservation and custom residential projects. Cechvala selected SSE because he was looking for an advanced degree that would set him apart from the competition.
“The institutions I work with are getting more involved in ‘green’ aspects such as recycling, sustainable design for all new exhibits, and the like,” says Cechvala.
Matt Metzger
Civil Engineer, Barr Engineering Company
With an interest in applying creative methods to solve design problems, Metzger focuses his knowledge of water resources and engineering to waterpark recirculation systems, municipal green infrastructure, and flood reduction projects. His interest in what factors boost sustainability in engineering projects brought him to the SSE program.
“The University of Wisconsin–Madison has the right perspective, resources, and people to lead with such a cutting edge program,” he says. “Sustainability continues to evolve at a rapid pace and there is incredible value in helping each other learn how it is changing in our respective areas of practice as working professionals.”
Making Yourself Marketable
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Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering 9Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering 9
SSE is Multi-Disciplinary
Engineering Tools
Leadership and Communication
Science and Technology
Design and Lead Sustainable Initiatives
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Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer
Required Required Elective Required Elective Elective Elective Required Capstone Elective
5 credits 3 credits 2-3 credits 4 credits 3-4 credits 2-3 credits 3-4 credits 3 credits 2-3 credits
SSE requires 30 graduate credits
and consists of a series of required
course providing foundational
knowledge (12 credits), selection
of elective courses to provide
tailored knowledge (15 credits),
and a capstone project course to
tie it all together.
SSE is Flexible
Capstone Project Course (3 credits)
Tailored Elective Courses (15 credits)
Foundational Required Courses (12 credits)
Common Three Year SSE Structure
See pages 12-14 for course descriptions.
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Required Curriculum
Industrial Ecology: Sustainability Tools in Context
3 credits Receive an introduction to sustainability
frameworks and address industrial ecology by learning how and when to use a range of tools that offer systems thinking perspectives (e.g. Mass Flow analysis, Footprinting, SLCA, SWOT, EIOLCA, LCA, MIPS)
Assist in constructing an evaluation matrix to evaluate tool application contexts
Discuss the relationship between optimizing systems through the use of tools and larger sustainability issues/goals
Sustainable Systems Engineering Capstone
3 credits Demonstrate your ability to think globally,
sustainably, and creatively
Apply theory, tools, and research to conceptualize, analyze, and design a solution to a problem within a social and environmental context
Projects showcase the knowledge and analytical skills acquired during the SSE program and integrate tools, science and communication to address a need
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 21 credits in the SSE program or consent of instructor.
Sustainable Approaches to System Improvement
4 credits Utilize innovative system-improvement concepts
and approaches that sustainably strengthen mission-central concerns such as quality, cost, customers, markets, revenue, profit, brand, reputation, sourcing, quality of work life, natural capital, buildup of concentrations and base of the pyramid
Essential Skills for Engineering Productivity
2 credits Develop an understanding of the online
learning environment and develop effective information management and organizational skills
Learn to use online tools to complete group projects, and sharpen your ability to create and present information in a clear and useful way
Core Competencies of Sustainability
3 credits Gain real-world pragmatic skills and
applications in sustainability competencies
Explore content across engineering expertise, from chemical engineering to buildings to product design and energy
Learn material in modules that cover ecological footprinting, lifecycle assessment, resource use, and integrated engineering practice
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Renewable Energy Systems
3 credits Learn about the state-of-the-art in renewable
energy applications including biomass for heat, electric power and liquid fuels as well as geo-energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower
Perform engineering calculations of power and energy availability of renewable energy sources and learn about requirements for integrating renewable energy sources into production, distribution and end-use systems
Sustainable Microgrids
3 credits Receive an engineering overview of electric
microgrid technology
Modeling and Analysis of Environmental Systems
3 credits Gain skills in systems modeling using the
STELLA modeling environment
Explore applications to environmental problems and study of systems method
Sustainable Energy Challenges & Solutions
1 credit Sustainable energy challenges and solutions–
weekly seminar topics
Engineering Sustainability and Society Seminar & Conference
1 credit Prepare yourself to attend the annual Earth
Day Conference in April sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
Discuss environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability through an exploration of environmental ethics, personal behaviors, and the role of engineering in cultural change
Strategy & Change Management
2 credits Gain practicing foundational knowledge
sufficient to develop a business strategy and implement it using change management processes and tools
Become better prepared to deliver effective organizational performance
Apply contemporary concepts and methods in strategy and change management through student projects
Sustainable Facilities
3 credits Explore the environmental impacts of
commercial and residential buildings, including energy, water, materials, transportation, waste, human health, and land use impacts
Learn about improvement opportunities in each phase of a building’s life cycle, case studies, benchmarking tools, related public policies and their effectiveness, emerging concepts, and the role of human behavior and innovation in building performance
Energy Resources
3 credits Explore the spectrum of energy sources,
ranging from solar to nuclear fusion, with a focus on their relationship to finite natural resources
Understand the underlying scientific and engineering aspects of various energy resources, in order to give students a sound basic understanding of the physical realities that constrain energy economics and policy
Sustainable Transportation
1 credit Seminar course on low carbon transport, from
meeting global transport needs to mitigation of climate change
Elective Courses
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Air Pollution Effects, Measurement & Control
3 credits Understand the influence of human pollution
on the atmosphere, globally and locally
Evaluate human health, economic, and aesthetic effects of air pollution
Learn techniques for measurement of atmosphere pollutant concentrations and determination of local and regional air quality
Understand the role of local, state and federal government in air pollution control
Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering
3 credits Introduce and discuss key biological concepts
in environmental engineering
Understand these biological principles in order to diagnose environmental pollution problems and design adequate systems for pollution control
Survey examples of environmental engineering applications that require knowledge of biological principles, including fate and transport of contaminants in the environment, eutrophication, water treatment for human consumption, and biological waste treatment for pollution control and bioenergy generation
Elective Courses
Chemical Principles of Environmental Engineering
3 credits Gain knowledge of chemistry imperative to
understanding and solving environmental challenges
Learn how to identify parameters of concern, how are they measured and what concentrations cause human health and environmental problems
Also covered are statistical approaches to evaluate the significance of environmental data, chemical reactions of pollutants in the environment, chemical processes used to treat surface water, wastewater, groundwater, air and soil, and environmental challenges of the future.
Energy Principles of Environmental Engineering
3 credits Receive an overview of the fundamentals
of thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics
Learn applications to waste water treatment plants including pumping, heating, bio energy, cogeneration and others
Hydraulics and Applied Fluid Mechanics for Environmental Engineering
3 credits Understand and apply concepts of
conservation of mass and conservation of energy related to fluid flow
Understand types of piping, valves, channels, gates, pumps, blowers, compressors and other equipment commonly used for conveying fluids and gases in environmental engineering
Independent Study
1–3 credits Propose and explore a research topic as
an independent investigation
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Many students work for companies that offer tuition reimbursement. We will work with you to maximize your employer’s contribution.
In addition, all SSE students who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible to receive some level of funding from the federal (Stafford) loan program. These loans are available to qualified graduate students who are taking at least four credits during the fall and spring semesters and two credits during the summer semester. Visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Financial Aid at finaid.wisc.edu for more information.
Information on SSE tuition and fees can be found at epd.wisc.edu/tuition.
Get Started NowFind admissions requirements and begin the SSE application process at:
sustainable.engr.wisc.edu
For questions about the SSE program design and content, contact:
Lee DeBaillie SSE Program Director 800-462-0876 or 608-262-2329 [email protected]
For questions about the application process, tuition, admissions requirements, accommodations for disabilities, and financial aid, contact:
Daryl Haessig Graduate Programs Coordinator 800-462-0876 or 608-262-8812 [email protected]
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