Renewable energy plays an ever increasing role in worldwide energy supply. Experts are requested all over the world for the rearrangement of existing energy supply systems as well as for the development and implementation of new innovative and sustainable energy systems.

What are the main challenges for future energy supply? Which technologies are most relevant? What kind of knowledge and skills are specially required?

Those are the questions we asked international students and graduates from Renewable Energy Master programmes. Have a look at their answers and get an impression of our new Renewable Energy Online (REO) programme:

The REO master's programme qualifies you in the field of renewable energy technologies, systems and sustainability. REO is aiming for engineers and natural scientists with a first university degree and at least one year of professional experience. It is an English-language, part-time study programme, which is especially suitable for students who are not able to study in Germany, e.g. due to job obligations or family duties.... [-]

The main objective of the master program for Wind Energy Systems is capacity building in the field of wind energy for research and industry. Methods and technology innovations will be developed in learning alliances with the industry within the framework of master theses and doctoral dissertations. Prospective target groups for the Master program are natural scientists and engineers. Our students are offered on-job training to complete a whole master program or individual specialization modules.

The study program Master Online Wind Energy Systems consists of four core elements:

The boom in the photovoltaic industry shows no signs of abating. Germany has been and will be one of the leading drivers of technology and development in this sector. To prosper and maintain a leading position in the renewable energy and photovoltaics markets of the future, companies will require superbly trained specialists who are capable of channeling their skills into research and development.

The Online Master of Science Solar Energy Engineering offered by the University of Freiburg in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE is an international distance learning program which focuses on photovoltaics research, development, production, and marketing. It provides participants with the skills they need to develop, design and optimize photovoltaic systems. Divided into 3 preparation modules, 5 mandatory modules, and 3 elective modules, the program explains the technological and physical foundations of photovoltaics and provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelated economic and ecological aspects of renewable energy. Course modules include semiconductor devices and semiconductor technology, material and solar cell selection, thin-film solar cells, photovoltaic electronics, fatigue analysis of photovoltaic systems, and the production and economics of renewable energy. ... [-]

Duration: 2 years

Start of programme: April/October

Mode of Attendance: Online Learning

The MSc Global Energy and Climate Policy is the online version of the successful campus degree of the same name. It provides students with a detailed understanding of the transformative change in energy systems now underway around the world and equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to play a part in it. It treats energy and climate change policy as inextricably linked, taking an integrated approach to the study of the two fields. Case studies are drawn from around the world, accounting for different conditions in developed, newly-industrialised and developing country contexts.... [-]

Choose the CIPS-accredited,* fully online MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management with a specialisation in Oil & Gas to fundamentally grasp the economic nature and structure of the oil, gas and energy sectors and explore the intricacies associated with sourcing energy, energy distribution, and sustaining energy supply chains. This specialisation offers a theoretical and practical examination of the factors necessary for effective operations and supply management in today’s global and highly competitive markets. Modules include Strategic Operations Management, Oil and Gas Management, and Management of Energy.

This highly international MSc is one of the first fully online master’s to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). CIPS accreditation is a globally recognised credential. Upon graduating, students are automatically eligible to apply to join CIPS’ worldwide network of 115,000 procurement and supply professionals.... [-]

Choose the fully online MSc in Project Management with a specialisation in Oil & Gas to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver advanced project management in the energy sector. Develop strategic project management skills that can be applied globally in every sector. Modules include Sustainable Programme and Portfolio Management, Oil and Gas Management, and Management of Energy. The University of Liverpool has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This online MSc in Project Management programme is offered by the University of Liverpool Management School, an accredited member of AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Only 5% of business schools worldwide have been granted AACSB Accreditation.* ... [-]

Choose the fully online MSc in Management with a specialised track in Oil & Gas to gain a systematic understanding of the theory and practice of general management, and the fundamental economic patterns of the oil and gas industry in the context of today’s global economy. The programme will give you a sound theoretical grounding in a broad range of business and management issues and help you develop a range of analytical, professional and personal skills needed for leadership in the energy sector. Modules include Oil and Gas Management, and Management of Energy, and a choice of elective modules including International Business, and Management of Strategic Operations. Only 5% of business schools worldwide have been granted AACSB Accreditation.* ... [-]

The joint master's programme in Energy for Smart Cities (SMCS) is offered by four European universities through InnoEnergy. The world’s population is becoming increasingly urban. More than half of us now live in a city. More will do so in the future. We face new challenges in urban design, civil infrastructure and energy management. This programme enables you to contribute to the solution.

The joint master's programme in Energy for Smart Cities adds depth and breadth to your technical and engineering knowledge, equips you with business skills and innovation management techniques, and connects you to the latest thinking on urban development in a changing society. As a result, you will be able to play a key role in developing smart, secure and sustainable energy for functional and resource-efficient urban communities.... [-]