Renewables Academy (MBA Renewables), Berlin:
Renewables Academy (RENAC) is based in Berlin and offers high quality training programmes for technicians and engineers, developers and investors, lawyers and decision makers who want to learn the fundamentals about renewable energy and energy efficiency. In co-operation with the Renewables Academy AG, the Institute for Distance Learning of the Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin will offer the distance learning programme Master of Business Administration (MBA) Renewables through English, for both German and international students, which starts in October 2011. MBA Renewables is the first and only distance learning programme worldwide with the chance of obtaining a Master of Business Administration degree which focuses on renewable energy and partly on energy efficiency.
Distance Learning Master of Business Administration (MBA) Renewables:
- The MBA Renewables programme is offered through English via distance learning (30 months duration). The programme focuses on renewable energy and also 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.
- The programme is designed to equip you with modern management skills and you will learn how to successfully solve complex business tasks along the value chain of renewable energies.
- In addition, you will gain 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.
- Students with a University Degree (210 Credits*) are entitled to take part in this programme. For applicants with less than 210 credits the dean will determine additional modules that have to be successfully completed by the student before being admitted to the final examination.
*European Credit Transfer System, one credit corresponds to a learning workload of thirty 60-minute hours.
Language Skills: Another prerequisite is a very good command of English, enabling the student to study and acquire the knowledge provided by the programme.
Professional Knowledge: Knowledge of economics or engineering gained at university or during work is advantageous for completing the programme within the 30 months scheduled.
Programme Content:
* Management and Leadership Skills
* Law and Energy Policy
* Technologies – Systems and Applications (Renewables, Energy Efficiency)
* Marketing and Project Management
Blended Learning Approach:
The Master's programme MBA Renewables pursues an innovative blended learning approach. In doing so, the programme combines online self studies with (for example) live online lectures, video podcasts and chats. Especially for employed people, it is really advantageous to decide for themselves when, how long, how fast and where to learn. The amount of subject matter will not cause any conflicts as to family or profession.
Every module consists of professional content which will be provided online via our learning management system. Students can also pose their questions and exchange views with their tutors and fellow students on the internet platform. You can get access to the content from every place with an internet connection. Additionally, you have the chance to participate in live online lectures in every module on a regular basis.
Each module is accompanied by an assignment based on real life case studies. The grade of one module results from the grade of the case study assignment as well as one more assignment at the end of the semester which can be either written or oral.
Attendance in Berlin:
- Oral Master Examination
- Advanced Practical Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Implementation