Energy Management draft

Program Overview

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This online energy management course provides technical and managerial skills for controlling operating costs and minimizing energy consumption. Students learn energy auditing, energy-saving techniques, renewable energy technologies, and energy policy. The program emphasizes practical application, with students conducting an energy audit and developing a plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

Program Outline

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Aims:

• To provide the technical and managerial skills necessary to control operating costs of commercial and industrial concerns.
• To illustrate methods of minimizing the use of energy and water sources and thus minimize emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.

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Objectives:

• Understand the importance of energy management in the context of climate change and energy security.
• Learn the principles of energy efficiency and conservation.
• Develop the skills to conduct energy audits and implement energy-saving measures.

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Outline:

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Content:

This course covers the following topics:

• Energy auditing
• Energy-saving techniques
• Renewable energy technologies
• Energy policy and regulation
• Sustainability principles

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Structure:

The course is delivered fully online for 12 weeks in Semester 1, starting 23 September 2024.

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Schedule:

The course schedule is as follows:

• Weeks 1-4: Energy auditing
• Weeks 5-8: Energy-saving techniques
• Weeks 9-12: Renewable energy technologies, energy policy and regulation, sustainability principles

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Individual Modules:

The course comprises two assessed modules:

• Energy Audit (50%): You will carry out an energy audit of your home, place of work, or a business.
• Your Home as Net Zero (50%): Building on the data from your energy audit, you will develop a plan to bring your home to net zero carbon emissions by 2035.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Written assignments (100%)

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Assessment Criteria:

• Understanding of energy principles and concepts
• Ability to apply energy-saving techniques
• Critical analysis of energy policy and regulation
• Effective communication and presentation skills

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Online lectures
• Online tutorials
• Independent study

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Faculty:

The course is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals with expertise in energy management.

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Unique Approaches:

• The course emphasizes practical application of energy-saving techniques.
• Students will have the opportunity to conduct an energy audit of their own home or workplace.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Energy manager
• Sustainability consultant
• Energy auditor
• Renewable energy engineer

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Opportunities:

• The energy management sector is growing rapidly, offering excellent career opportunities for graduates.
• Graduates with energy management skills are in high demand by organizations across all sectors.

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Outcomes:

• Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a significant contribution to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

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Other:

• This course is open to students from all academic backgrounds.
• No prior knowledge of energy management is required.
• The course is designed to be flexible and accessible to students who are working or studying full-time.
• The course is accredited by the Institute of Energy Management and the Energy Institute.

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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:

£583.35

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England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees:

£583.35

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Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Payment of Fees and Deposits Fees and Funding Additional mandatory costs It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.