Program Overview

Executive Education Programme: Renewable Energy Management

The main goal of the executive education programme REM-HSG is to help tomorrow's leaders 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.

Programme Benefits

• The 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.
• 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.

Modules

• Module 1 (St. Gallen): Market Drivers & Technology Management
• Module 2 (St. Gallen): Financing Innovative Business Models & Digitization
• Module 3 (Berlin): Energy Entrepreneurship & Policy Risk

Programme Overview

• Time period: 15.03.2027 03.09.2027
• Duration: 15 days of in-class sessions across 3 one-week modules
• Locations: St.Gallen, Switzerland & Berlin, Germany
• Price:
  • Tuition Fee: CHF 12'500
  • Early Bird Discount: CHF 9'800 (until 30.09.2026)
  • Early Bird 10%: CHF 11'250 (until 15.11.2026)
  • Early Bird 5%: CHF 11'875 (until 15.01.2027)
  • Women Energy Fellowship: CHF 6'250 (on a rolling basis)
  • HSG Alumni / Aeesuisse Affiliation: CHF 11'250 (until 15.02.2027)
• Certification: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Renewable Energy Management of the University of St.Gallen
• ECTS credits: 10
• Candidates who have successfully completed REM-HSG and wish to continue their studies toward the International Executive MBA of University of St.Gallen (IEMBA-HSG) will get their credits and tuition fee partly recognized upon successful application.

Target Group

The programme is designed for professionals from all sectors who aim to deepen their understanding of clean energy market opportunities.

Requirements

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

Language

The programme is conducted in English.

Testimonials

• "I'm excited to join the REM-HSG Alumni community. As industry transformation accelerates, I value the expertise of the HSG Institute for Economy and the Environment and its strong network." - Dr. Jelena Aleksi, WEF
• "REM-HSG gave me new perspectives and unexpected solutions beyond business as usual, fostering creative thinking and diverse views on the market potential of renewables." - Philipp Schröder, Co-Founder & CEO, 1KOMMA5°, Hamburg
• "REM-HSG gave me key insights into decentralized energy markets and new business models. This knowledge now supports better strategic sales decisions and helps tailor our offering to future customer needs." - Nadine Lienhard, Primeo Energie AG