Sustainability and Energy Transitions MBA |
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
The MBA Sustainability and Energy Transitions programme at Robert Gordon University aims to build on your prior professional experience to enable you to acquire a wider range of management knowledge and skills with additional specialist focus on sustainability and energy transitions, which are highly relevant issues for managers and leaders in the industry today.
This course is rooted firmly in professional practice and is designed to give you the ability to apply strategic thinking and leadership practice in a variety of different sectors. The consultancy project is undertaken in conjunction with an appropriate organisation.
Program Outline
Full Time
By undertaking the MBA Sustainability and Energy Transitions postgraduate degree you will learn the fundamentals and key decision-making that take place in business functions within an energy and sustainability context and apply this at a strategic level. You will attend our nine-day Leadership Week event and utilise your knowledge and skills in an applied business context in the Consultancy Project.
Part Time
Year 1
You will develop an in-depth understanding and gain experience of decision making in relation to a range of business functions within an energy context.
Year 2
You will continue to develop your understanding of various business functions and participate in our 9-day Leadership Week event which includes a Business Simulation Exercise, academic and practical workshops, outdoor leadership development day and guest speakers from academia and industry.
You will utilise your knowledge and skills in an applied business context, for a client organisation (typically for your employer), through the Consultancy Project. The project is supported by a tutor from RGU and is designed so that the project recommendations bring real value to the client organisation.
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Modules
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our
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for more information. Detailed module informationLearning Methods
You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions which compromise of a mix of group study, simulation, case studies and presentations.
Online Learning
By accessing the Master of Business Administration course online you will learn via our online virtual learning environment,
CampusMoodle
which provides you with lectures and course materials and allows you to study from any location. You will participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting.Activity Summary
Full Time
Lectures
- 20 students per group, 3 hours per weekSeminars
- 20 students per group, 6 hours per termProject Supervision
- 1:1 supervision, 24 hours final term onlyPractical class or workshop
- 20 students per group, 100 hours per termIndependent Study
- 450 hours per termPart Time
Lectures
- 40 students per group, 2.5 hours per weekSeminars
- 40 students per group, 2.5 hours per termWebinar
- 40 students per group, 2.5 hours per termProject Supervision
- 1:1 supervision, 12 hours final term onlyPractical class or workshop
- 40 students per group, 32-48 hours final term onlyIndependent Study
- 250 hours per termHow long is the MBA Sustainability and Energy Transitions course?
This MBA can be successfully completed within 12 - 28 months.
Leadership Week
You will participate in our 9-day Leadership Week event, held on campus, which includes a Business Simulation Exercise, academic and practical workshops, outdoor leadership development day, and guest speakers from academia and industry. You will have the opportunity to meet and network with fellow MBA students across all modes of study and industry experts from local and national businesses.
Independent Study
The total learning effort on the course is the equivalent of 1800 hours over 12 months (full time) or 33 months (part time). This is to include independent study and coursework preparation, workshops, lectures and other activities.
Staff Delivering on This Course
The MBA programme is taught by industry experts and leading academics who have had successful careers within the corporate world. One of our staff members on the programme is a Fellow of the Energy Institute, and two members of staff are Members of the Energy Institute, which ensures the teaching on the course is of the highest standard and relevance to industry.
We work closely with CEO’s, directors and key managers in industry to design and continuously develop our MBA offering and ensure the curriculum is relevant and appropriate to the needs of senior managers of the future.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed each year:
Full Time
Year 1
1 written exam, 24 hour time window; online exam
7 written assignments, including essay
3 reports
1 portfolio
1 project output
2 oral assessments
3 group critiques
Part Time
Year 1
1 written exam, 24 hour time window; online exam
4 written assignments, including essay
1 report
Year 2
Feedback
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
The Inclusion Centre
Online Learning & Support
All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
CampusMoodle
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
Study Skills Support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
University Library
Placements
Within the Consultancy Project you will act as a consultant for a business on an agreed issue relating to its operations. It allows you to apply your knowledge, leadership and strategic thinking skills within a practical context, face challenges of working within new settings, apply learning to new problems and earn valuable experience of working in a multi-national environment.
All projects are strategic in nature and focus on real opportunities facing an organisation or government department/agency. Previous projects have ranged from developing an international gas utilisation and monetisation strategy in West Africa to developing a global strategy and franchising for a major oil company. You can also use the Consultancy Project as an opportunity to produce a business plan for your own entrepreneurial ventures.
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Job Prospects
An MBA is an internationally recognised qualification which will help you to capitalise on your experience to date and build on your previous qualifications. On completion, you will be able to take that next step in your career to a senior leadership position either within your existing organisation, a new organisation or on setting up your own business.
Is studying for the MBA a good career choice?
Our MBA Careers and Employability programme comprises of a suite of workshops designed to stimulate your thinking, put you in control of your career planning and prepare you to compete effectively in the employment market.
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