Needs Analysis of Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy in Bhutan

Abstract

Renewable energy education has been recognized as the key for development and promotion of clean and efficient energy systems in the world. This paper presents need analysis of Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy with options to specialize in energy efficient technologies and energy efficient building design techniques in Bhutan. In order to study the need for this programme, a survey was conducted using purposive sampling method. A total of 89 samples were collected from both government and private sectors. Information about the organization, their needs, requirement and competencies, general position about the master programme and general comments were gathered. It was found that both government and private sectors in Bhutan look forward to the Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy and the majority opined that proposed programme is the need of the hour.

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Master Programme, Needs Analysis.