California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

Programme overview

The Energy Engineering Minor is a flexible, interdisciplinary minor available to students enrolled in College of Engineering programs and to majors in the Physics department of the College of Science. The minor encourages engineering coursework and applied research aimed at addressing society’s energy needs.

What you'll study

Coursework covers the full range of energy topics called out in the program description: all energy sources (including fossil, solar, geothermal, nuclear and others), energy conversion and transfer systems, strategies for efficient energy use and conservation, and the environmental implications of energy technologies.

Entry requirements

The minor is intended for students already enrolled in programs within the College of Engineering or in the Physics department of the College of Science. Specific curricular sheets and roadmaps are maintained by the university and detail how to add the minor to an existing undergraduate program.

Career prospects

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for engineering study and applied research directed toward energy challenges. Graduates with this minor typically complement their primary engineering or physics degree when pursuing roles related to energy systems, energy efficiency, energy conversion technologies and environmental considerations associated with energy use.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students pursuing interdisciplinary energy studies should consult college and department scholarship listings, research assistantships, and campus-wide funding resources. The minor’s alignment with applied energy research may also help students qualify for project-based funding or faculty-led research positions.