Renewables (MBA)

What is MBA Renewables about?

MBA Renewables is the first and only distance learning programme worldwide with the chance of obtaining the degree „Master of Business Administration“ and which focuses on renewable energy and partly on energy efficiency. The programme includes specific economic, technical, legal, political and organizational knowledge which is tailored to the specific needs of the renewable energy branches with imparting advanced interdisciplinary skills necessary for working in executive positions in the highly globalised market of renewable energy technologies.

Students will learn how to successfully solve complex business tasks throughout the value chain of renewable energies.

In addition, MBA Renewables provides an overview of various renewable energy technologies, their applications and advantages as well as an understanding of international energy policies, support mechanisms for renewable energy technologies and how to use them profitably in industry.

Who is it for?

The MBA Renewables appeals to people who would like to hold a management position in the renewable energy industry. Technical employees and non-technicians will enhance their career prospects due to taking part in the degree programme. Students will improve their business and leadership skills as well as understand the complexity of renewable energy markets and the crucial interrelation of economics and politics in order to be successful in business.

Target Group and Career Prospects

Possible career paths unfold both upstream and downstream of the renewable value-chain in the following areas:

• Production of Components
• Project Development and Implementation
• Project Financing and Investment
• Consultancy
• Governmental Institutions and NGOs
• Utilities, Grid Operators, Regulators

"MBA Renewables is a unique opportunity to study part-time alongside the job.Students get an insiders view of the renewables industry from the team of lecturers made up of University Professors who will teach the original MBA subjects, and practitioners with long standing experience in the industry who will pass on their knowhow.
The course provides an excellent foundation for  getting a job in the renewable energy industry and/or qualify for a management position."

Lecturer Katie Brown, Mechanical Engineer MEng

The Programme in Brief

Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Renewables

Content

• Management and Leadership Skills
• Law and Energy Policy
• Technologies - Systems and Applications (Renewables, Energy Efficiency)
• Marketing and Project Management

• 2 Weeks Practical Training

Admission Requirements

• University Degree
• One Year of Work/PracticalExperience
• Very good Command of English

Attendance in Berlin   

• Oral Master Examination
• 2 Weeks Training: Advanced Practical Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Implementation

Language: English

Accredited by : FIBAA Accreditation envisaged in 2014

Beginning: 1st October, annually

Duration: 30 Months

Application Deadline: 1st September, annually

Fee   

• Programme: EUR 12,500
• Enrolment: EUR 100 per term
• Examination Fees

Additional Costs:

Travel and accommodation expenses during phase of attendance in Berlin.

Lecturers:    

Mixture of Professors (e.g. Freie Universität Berlin, ESB Business School) and Professionals (e.g. GIZ, German NGO Forum on Environment and Development)

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Contact

Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin, Fernstudieninstitut
Luxemburger Straße 10
13353 Berlin
Tel.: (030) 4504-5035
Fax: (030) 4504-2944
E-mail: fsi@no-spambeuth-hochschule.de

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