Overview
Philosophy
Master in Energy Management programs are designed to prepare individuals to apply engineering principles and technical skills to help support professionals engaged in the development of sustainable energy-efficient practices. Also due to the increase of qualified energy professionals, many engineers and urban planners are seeking individuals holding Master in Energy Management degrees.
Rationale
Curriculum for Master in Energy Management programs includes such topics as principles of energy conservation, instrumentation calibration, monitoring systems and test principles, energy loss inspection procedures, energy conservation techniques and report preparation. Professionals with a Master in Energy Management degree can be employed in a wide range of industries such as engineering, manufacturing, urban planning, government, private and public consulting firms, energy companies, sustainable living firms and conservation units.
Objectives
The objectives of the course are to equip students with:
- Knowledge in energy, sources, availability and use.
- Knowledge and skills required for development, acquisition and application of improved methods and analysis in process design, operations and management to minimize energy costs, improve productivity and reinforce environmental responsibility.
- Technical as well as financial skills and ability to carry out research in energy management as well as develop and implement energy management projects.
Schedule of Intakes
The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September)
Application Information
You will be required to enter some basic information, including your email address and to choose a password. We will then send you an email to the address you entered, so that we can validate your account. When you have clicked on the validation link (sent to you in the email), you will be able to log in to the application system using the "Login" box below
For instructions on how to apply click here
To apply online here
Mode of Delivery
- Face-to-Face Mode
This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.
- Open, Distance Learning and e-Learning
In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory, field work and computing sessions. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus.
- Blended Learning
This is a hybrid of face to face with Open, Distance Learning and e-learning.
Contact of Support Persons
Main Campus, Mechanical Engineering Block
Tel: +254 02 04913527
Email: dept-mmengineering@uonbi.ac.ke
Structure
Application Information
Application for admission are open throughout the year through the online platform. The requirements for submitting your application are detailed in the link provided (https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/)
The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September).
Mode of Delivery
- Face-to-Face Mode
This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.
- Open, Distance Learning and e-Learning
In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory, field work and computing sessions. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus.
- Blended Learning
This is a hybrid of face to face with Open, Distance Learning and e-learning.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
The common regulations for the Masters degrees at the University of Nairobi shall apply.
The minimum requirements for eligibility into Master of Science in Energy management programme are:
- Holders of at least an Upper Second honours Bachelor’s degree of the University of Nairobi in any relevant Engineering or Physical sciences discipline.
- Holders of a Lower Second honours Bachelor’s degree of the University of Nairobi in any relevant Engineering or Physical sciences discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Holders of at least a Bachelor’s pass degree with Postgraduate diploma in Energy management of the University of Nairobi.
- Holders of equivalent qualifications to those specified in (1), (2), (3) and above from institutions recognized by the Senate.y management projects.
Scheduled Intake
Applications are open throughout the year. Classes commences in the month of September.
Application Information
Interested applicants can apply here
Contact Person
The Chairman, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Main Campus, Mechanical Engineering Block
Tel: +254 02 04913527
Fax: + 254 02 318262
Email: dept-mmengineering@uonbi.ac.ke
Careers
Attachment Opportunities
- Industry - Every medium/large scale industry in India needs to have an in-house Energy Manager as per BEE guidelines of minimum power consumption. In this case, Industry can be of any large scale sector like Iron & Steel, Aluminium, Automobiles, Cement, Pulp & Paper or medium and small scale like commercial buildings, auto ancillary units, paint manufacturers etc. One important thing to note here is that typically entry into any industry as a fresher is not common since the common practice in most of the Industries is to promote a senior electrical/mechanical engineer working in maintenance and give him the additional responsibility of Energy Management to drive the initiative in the industry after he has good understanding of the process
- Consulting - There are multiple Energy Management/Energy Audit firms accredited by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) which are specialized in conducting detailed energy audits for the Industries as listed above. These audit firms go to an industry as a team and conduct detailed measurements/analysis and calculate the potential for energy saving in that Industry. The final deliverable will be to prepare a comprehensive audit report with all the technical analysis and submit it to the Industrial entity requesting for this service.
- Equipment Manufacturers - Energy is mainly consumed by different equipment used by different clients. with age and advent of newer technologies, there will be good potential of technology upgradation (Ex: Lighting replacement from conventional to LEDs). Therefore, the equipment manufacturers of different energy efficient equipment will also require energy managers who are technical and also are into sales and marketing depending on the role. This is typically interesting if your interest is in specializing on one specific equipment/area/industry sector.
Career Prospects
MSc in Energy Management student can find employment in various fields including
- Energy generating companies
- Manufacturing industry
- Consulting firms
- Energy research firms
Fees and Funding
| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT - F542 | |||
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | TOTAL |
| TUITION | 240,000 | 240,000 | 480,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | - | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | - | 7,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | - | 2,000 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| TOTAL | 274,750 | 247,250 | 522,000 |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | TOTAL |
| TUITION | 240,000 | 240,000 | 480,000 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | - | 7,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000 | - | 5,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | - | 6,500 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | - | 2,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | - | - | - |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | - | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| TOTAL | 264,750 | 272,250 | 537,000 |
| Grand TOTAL | 1,059,000 |
Exam Regulations
Exams Regulations
The common regulations governing examinations for the Master’s Degree in the University of Nairobi shall apply.
Written Examinations
- All course units taken in a given semester shall be examined at the end of that semester.
- A candidate shall be required to complete all course work and assignments.
- All course units shall be examined through a two (2) hour written examination paper except the course unit FME 716.
- The final written examination shall account for 60% of the marks in each course unit, while course work shall account for 40%.
- The pass mark for each course unit shall be 50%.
- A candidate who fails to obtain 50% for the unit shall, on recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approved by Senate, be allowed to retake/resit the unit and attempt the examination again for a maximum of two times.
- A pass obtained in any repeat examination shall be recorded as 50% in the candidate’s academic record.
- A candidate who fails in a course unit in the second repeat examination, or fails to complete the course in prescribed time, shall on the 5 recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approved by the Senate
- be discontinued.
- A candidate shall not be allowed to sit any examination unless he or she
