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Diploma of Wind Power System Operation and Maintenance

New Jersey Institute of Technology

  • Newark, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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New Jersey Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A certificate on planning, Operating and maintaining wind power systems.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Wind Power System Operation and Maintenance. Apply concepts related to four 3-credit courses: two required from ece 651 in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Operation specialties manager
  • Plant and system engineer
  • Operating engineer
  • Stationary engineer

Curriculum

  • Four 3-credit courses: two required from ECE 651
  • 652 and 670 plus two electives such as power system dynamics
  • Power electronics and wind plant project financing
  • Covers grid interconnection
  • HVDC cables and system stability.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Cumulative GPA 3.0 or equivalent recommended
  • Transcripts from all institutions
  • English test score or waiver
  • Resume and recommendation letter where required
  • GRE/GMAT optional
  • Portfolio for Hillier College programmes. Some certificates state subject prerequisites on the programme page.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Cumulative GPA 3.0 or equivalent recommended (not a stated minimum), GRE/GMAT optional, Transcripts without credential evaluation, Resume and letters of recommendation recommended or required by some programs, Portfolio for Hillier College applicants.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 57

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
  • Resume
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Portfolio (If Applicable)
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines (Fall 1 May
  2. Spring 15 November) on the graduate international admissions page
  3. Certificates follow master's rules. Apply and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts from every institution
  4. An English test score or approved waiver
  5. a resume and recommendation letter where required
  6. Add a portfolio for Hillier College programmes. Pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit
  7. Claim your UCID
  8. Then request the I-20 at with passport and proof of funds. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee
  9. Complete the DS-160 and attend the F-1 visa interview. Report your visa in myGlobal and register for at least 9 credits.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,356 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNewark Campus
Faculty or schoolNewark College of Engineering
DepartmentElectrical and Computer Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value12
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.