Program Overview

Renewable Energy Management (REM-HSG)

The main goal of the executive education programme REM-HSG is to help tomorrow's leaders to turn the economic, environmental, and social challenges of today's energy supply into new business opportunities. As a participant, you will build up expertise about the potential of one of the most attractive growth markets, and identify ways for you and your company to succeed in the new energy industry. A particular focus is on managing disruptive decentralization in the energy market, driven by the convergence of solar photovoltaics, battery storage, digitization, and electric mobility.

Program Details

• Program Type: CAS / Certificate
• Format: In-person
• Language: English
• ECTS Points: 10
• Duration: 15 days of in-class sessions across 3 one-week modules
• Location: St.Gallen, Switzerland / Berlin, Germany
• Cost: CHF 12'500 (Earlybird discount fee: CHF 9'800, available until 30.09.2025), excluding travel, accommodation, and other subsistence costs. 10% discount for HSG Alumni, not applicable with other discounts

Target Audience

• Managers and entrepreneurs in the field of renewable energies
• Energy portfolio managers in electric utilities, oil and gas companies
• Investors in the renewable energy market
• Business development managers in energy-related industries
• Representatives of energy agencies, governmental or nongovernmental organizations

Application Criteria

In principle, a first academic university degree is required for admission to REM-HSG. Applicants should have at least three years of professional experience.

Your Benefit

The REM-HSG programme draws on live case studies and on-site visits to derive insights and best practices from successful companies and projects in the field of renewable energies. You will be given intensive training and individual coaching that will enable you to identify and exploit the outstanding growth opportunities in the field of renewable energies. All participants will have access to the exclusive executive Alumni network, facilitating exchange among executives working on renewable energies from different perspectives.

Programme Structure

REM-HSG provides much more than facts and knowledge; it involves real learning applicable in the real world to support the successful management of renewable energies. The curriculum is organised around three modules, each lasting for one week, with students completing one module every two months. This enables participants to attend the programme alongside their jobs.

Faculty

Faculty engaged in REM-HSG are thought leaders in their fields of expertise, selected from the University of St.Gallen and other leading universities. High-level executives complement the faculty, providing rich insights into real-life business. Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen, Good Energies Chair for Management of Renewable Energies at the University of St.Gallen, is the academic director of REM-HSG.

Modules

Module 1 (St.Gallen)

• Dates: 09.03.2026 – 13.03.2026
• Topic: Market Drivers & Technology Management

Module 2 (St.Gallen)

• Dates: 22.06.2026 – 26.06.2026
• Topic: Financing Innovative Business Models & Digitization

Module 3 (Berlin)

• Dates: 31.08.2026 – 03.09.2026
• Topic: Energy Entrepreneurship & Policy Risk

Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the website. In addition to supplying relevant data on educational and professional background, the submission of a motivation letter is crucial. Since class size is limited and diversity is an important admission criterion, early application is encouraged.