MSc Energy System Planning and Management

• A two-year, four-semester engineering master’s program focused on planning, designing, and managing energy systems using technical, economic, and policy tools.
• MSc in Energy System Planning and Management at IOE Pulchowk provides technical depth in thermofluids, energy resources, modeling, economics, and strategy.
• Combines engineering fundamentals with management and policy formulation.
• Structured to develop professionals capable of handling both technical and managerial responsibilities in the energy sector.
• Includes core courses, electives, group project, and a dissertation totaling 60 credits.

Curricular Structure 

Features
• 60-credit program under TU credit system.
• Continuous assessment and final exam; minimum 50% pass requirement.
• Course codes based on department and semester structure.
• Instruction using lectures, seminars, case studies, teamwork, project work.
• Counselor assigned to each student.
• Conferences and seminars integrated throughout the program.
• Elective flexibility based on student interest and minimum enrollment.
• Group project addressing real-world energy problems.
• Dissertation encouraging original research and publication.

Admission process 
• Hold a four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Civil, Agriculture, Industrial) or five-year Architecture degree.
• Apply online via IOE entrance portal within the deadline.
• Pay entrance exam fee and upload required documents (photograph + ID).
• Select appropriate entrance stream and complete form accurately.
• Sit for IOE MSc entrance exam and score minimum qualifying marks set by IOE.
• Admission based on merit and seat categories (regular, full-fee, sponsored, female, IOE reserved).
• Complete registration and semester-wise course enrollment after seat allocation.

Job prospects
• Technical and managerial roles in energy planning units within government and non-government organizations.
• Positions in power utilities, hydro/solar/wind project development firms, and regulatory agencies.
• Roles in international organizations working on energy policy, climate planning, and sustainable development.
• Consulting roles in energy system modeling, forecasting, and policy formulation.
• Industry positions in manufacturing, energy auditing, system optimization, and project management.
• Research and academic roles in universities and energy-focused institutions.