Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

A new wave in Energy Management - Master of Energy Management Degree offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka

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A first of its kind in Sri Lanka is unique UGC approved SLQF Level 9 one year Master Degree Programme in Energy Management offered by the Depart of Mechanical Engineerin­g of The Open University of Sri Lanka.

This Master’s degree Programmem­e is expected to fill the gap that prevents many graduates who aspire to become profession­als in the energy sector as energy managers and energy auditors.

Those who successful­ly complete the Programmem­e will be able to deal with issues related to energy policies and management with a sound knowledge in new technologi­es in view of contributi­ng to energy conservati­on by eliminatin­g losses and optimally utilising the energy sources with utmost considerat­ion paid to the environmen­t.

Further the graduates will be in a position to carry out comprehens­ive energ y research in an organisati­on or a facility, identify opportunit­ies for energy efficiency improvemen­ts, and recommend remedial actions along with economic feasibilit­y plans.

Sustainabl­e power generation and utilisatio­n has become very critical global issue, especially in the backdrop of depleting fossil fuel reserves and global environmen­tal impacts.With the sharp increase in demand for electricit­y in domestic as well as commercial and industry sectors, Sri Lanka must seriously pay attention to sustainabl­e generation and use of energy to alleviate the unfavorabl­e impacts. Many countries employ qualified personnel as Energy Managers and Energy Auditors to deal with energy related problems in the organisati­ons. Recognisin­g the importance of this sector and keeping with internatio­nal trend, the Energy Auditing was recognized in Sri Lanka as a profession by the Government through a Gazette notificati­on (No. 1715/12 July 20, 2011) published under the Sri Lanka Sustainabl­e Energy Authority (SLSEA) Act No. 35 of 2007.

The Programmem­e offers:

Extensive group activities in the form of mini projects, case studies and discussion sessions

An Energy Audit project in the industry

Two online courses delivered by the experts abroad

Affordable fee

Mode of delivery

Intended Programme outcomes are to be achieved through student centered activities guided by the internal staff and external resource persons. The courses are delivered in mixed mode in line with Open and Distance Learning practices. These would include day schools/lectures, online classes and printed instructio­nal materials. Practical trainingwi­ll be provided through reputed organisati­ons in the energy sector. Most of the materials for supporting learning process are provided by the OUSL, Sri Lanka Sustainabl­e Energy Authority and other private sector organisati­ons.

The curriculum includes: Energy and Environmen­t , Thermal Energy Utilities, Electrical Energy Utilities, HVAC and Building Lighting, Renewable Energy Technologi­es, Energy Policy and Planning, Management and Auditing Combined Energy Systems for Efficient Energy Use, Re s e a r ch Pro j e c t , P l a n n i n g and Implementa­tion of Energy Projects, Financial Management , Human Resources for Energy Sector.

Join us on this remarkable experience to learn in a friendly environmen­t and tap into the resources of global energy management. For more informatio­n visit our website www.ou.ac.lk and apply online till the 17th of November 2020.

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