MBA Renewables

Distance learning study programme

MBA Renewables is the first and only distance learning MBA programme focusing on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The international study programme has been jointly offered by Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) and the Renewables Academy since 2011. The online modules are studied part-time with flexible hours over the course of 2.5 years, including a Master’s thesis.

Join other professionals from all over the world in this programme and gain economic, technical, legal, political and organisational expertise tailored to the specific needs of the emerging renewable energy markets. This highly regarded MBA programme will help you to enhance your career prospects.

Why MBA Renewables?

Interdisciplinary: MBA Renewables brings different disciplines together to provide students with the necessary skills to develop a career in the renewable energy markets
International: MBA Renewables students work and live in more than 50 countries
Excellent career prospects: Career paths along the whole renewable energy value chain, from the private sector, to public organisations, financing institutions and consultancies, among others.
Flexible: Study at any time and from any location
Practical: 2-week on-campus time with practical exercises, field trips and networking
Accredited: FIBAA accreditation
High expertise: Berliner Hochschule für Technik - Distance Learning Instituteis a German pioneer in Distance Learning. RENAC a globally operating expert on training for renewable energies and energy efficiency, serves as a bridge between students and the industry.

How to apply

More about MBA Renewables

CONTACT

Uta Zähringer
Director Academic Programmes
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 50
Fax: +49 (0)30 58 70870 88
Email: zaehringer[at]renac.de

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Who is it for?

MBA Renewables is open for graduates of all fields of study. The study programme has been developed for professionals who pursue a management position in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. It addresses professionals with at least 2 years of work experience who strive for a management position in the renewable energy industry.

The distance learning programme in brief

Degree	Master of Business Administration (MBA) Renewables
University	Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) in cooperation with Renewables Academy
Content	• Management and Leadership Skills • Energy Policy, Support Mechanisms and Regulations • Technologies – Systems and Applications (Renewables, Energy Efficiency) • Marketing and Project Management Learn more about the programme structure and curriculum
Lecturers	Professors from BHT and other universities as well as professionals from the renewables and energy efficiency industry

Duration

30 months

Credits

90 ECTS

Language

English

Mode of study

Part-time

Attendance in Berlin	• Oral Master‘s examination (mandatory) • Optional: on-campus practical training and exposure visits in the second or fourth semester (elective)
Admission requirements	• University degree (210 ECTS credits) • Very good command of English (Level B2 based on the CEFR) • At least 1-2 years of work or practical experience
Fees and payment	€16,000 (examination fees per semester are included), payable in 5 instalments of €3,200 each
Additional costs	Travel and accommodation expenses during phases of attendance in Berlin

Start

1st October, annually

Application Deadline

15th August, annually

Accredited by

FIBAA Accreditation

Impressions

Testimonials

" (...)such a wonderful event. It has provided an excellent framework for reconnecting with friends, colleagues, professors, RENAC and Beuth University"

Tim Greenaway, Australia, Alumni Conference

"(...) a truly enjoyable, informative and useful two-weeks training. The hands-on resources, coupled with computer modeling and site visits were transformational for my understanding of the technologies."

Graham Andrew Majorhart, USA

"I learned a lot and will most definitely be able to apply all this knowledge to my day to day work. I enjoyed the lectures, field trips and day to day experience."

Peter Förster, Project Manager, mentefactura, Ecuador