Overview This English-taught Master of Arts (MBA) in Energy Management has been offered since the 2015/2016 academic year at the EUREF Campus in Berlin‑Schöneberg. The programme targets forward-looking professionals aiming to deepen their sector knowledge and move into leadership roles within the international energy landscape. It sits at the intersection of business administration and the energy transition, preparing graduates to manage complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.
What you will learn The curriculum delivers a multidisciplinary blend of technical, economic, legal and managerial content tailored to the energy sector. Core study areas include energy and sustainability fundamentals, sustainable technologies, legal and regulatory frameworks, strategy and operations, innovation and project management, communication and leadership, managerial accounting and corporate finance, and data-driven decision-making. The course is designed to equip participants with the breadth of skills needed to operate beyond narrow specialisms and to lead transformation in organisations across the energy value chain.
Practical focus and campus environment A central strength of the programme is its strong industry linkage: students take part in company visits, tackle real company projects, and receive lectures and mentoring from experienced energy executives and prominent European academics. The EUREF Campus — built around Berlin’s historic Gasometer — is an innovation hub that brings together research centres, consultancies, start‑ups and international firms with a shared focus on sustainability, offering direct exposure to current developments, networks and real-world challenges in energy and management.
Entry profile and practical information (concise)
This three-semester Master's curriculum builds a compact but comprehensive managerial skillset for the energy sector. The programme begins with a broad foundation in the first semester, covering technical, economic, business and legal perspectives that underpin managerial decision-making in energy companies and related organisations. Teaching formats across the programme include lectures, tutorials, seminars, field trips, online practice materials and extracurricular activities to reinforce both theory and applied skills.
The second semester moves from foundations to applied topics: advanced management approaches, investment appraisal, energy network systems and regulatory frameworks. These modules equip you to evaluate investment decisions, design and operate network-based utilities, and navigate regulatory and market constraints—preparing you for strategic and operational roles in the energy value chain.
The third semester focuses on depth and individual specialisation plus a substantial research project. You choose from compulsory electives that allow you to tailor your profile (examples include Efficiency Management, Project Management Skills with agile product development, and Global Energy & Rural Electrification) and complete a Master’s thesis (18 CP) that integrates your learning in a practical, research-based capstone. Across all semesters, practical application and transferable skills—such as project management, stakeholder analysis and policy understanding—are emphasised to prepare you for managerial responsibilities in the energy sector.
Key modules and credit breakdown
This MBA in Energy Management is aimed at applicants who have already completed a university-level programme and who bring some professional practice to the classroom. The programme prefers graduates from engineering, economics or law, but candidates with other academic backgrounds may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant suitability. Professional experience must have been obtained after finishing your studies.
All applicants are required to submit a written application that clearly describes their academic qualifications, work history and their motivation for wanting to join the programme. International applicants should be prepared to explain how their prior qualifications correspond to the German higher‑education system where relevant.
Winter Semester (International)
31 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 March 2026
Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist roles across the energy value chain, including positions at energy utilities, transmission system operators, energy-intensive industries, regulatory agencies and consulting firms. The programme’s emphasis on investments, regulation, energy networks and managerial skills equips alumni to take on roles in strategy, project and innovation management, regulatory affairs, and corporate finance within the energy sector.
The combination of real company projects, industry mentoring and an international cohort also supports careers in international organisations, technology providers and energy‑focused start‑ups, as well as entrepreneurial ventures addressing sustainability and electrification challenges.
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