Energy

Fuel Your Future. Shape the World.

The Energy co-major at Miami University explores the principles of energy production and distribution, energy supply and demand, pollution control and building systems, and energy policy and regulation. It will provide you with core interdisciplinary training in energy that complements your disciplinary major in engineering, natural sciences, architecture, business, and the social sciences.

This co-major will prepare you for advanced study in an energy-related field or for a professional career in industry, consulting, government, or non-profit organizations.

Energy is one of the most important issues of our global modern society. A sustainable energy future will require engineering, scientific, economic, and policy approaches working together to meet the technological, institutional, and environmental challenges.

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Curriculum and Courses

You will take courses that will touch on all areas of science, including physical science, math and statistics, policy, building systems, climate, and practicum and synthesis. The co-major requires 34-45 semester hours. Depending on your major, some of these credits may also count toward your primary major or as Miami Plan Foundation courses.

At Miami, there is something for everyone.

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Brad applies his co-major to leading the Renewable Energy Club, where he spearheads projects designed to help students learn about renewable energy sources and gain practical experience.

Brad Marshall ’20

Energy, Chemical Engineering

Miami students are an eclectic mix of thinkers, doers, leaders and followers, introverts and extroverts, authors, painters, climbers, coders, pianists, philanthropists, and gamers. Just to name a few.

Facts and Stats

Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.

90%

of first-year students return for their second year

Miami University Data

12th

Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate

The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac

98.2%

Post-Graduation Success Rate

Miami University Data

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Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.