Program Overview

Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship MSc

Overview

Our MSc Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship course provides students with advanced skills in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and business. The course has been developed in response to the worldwide commitment to tackle climate change and develop the renewable energy economy.

Why Choose This Course?

• Collaboration: Offered in collaboration with Nottingham University Business School
• Vocational Skills: You will learn through making, building your design whilst developing an environmentally responsible attitude
• Collaborative Links: The department has strong collaborative links with practices

Course Content

This course provides vital training in each of the areas within the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Students will gain technical skills in this field as well as becoming fluent in the financial, marketing, and managerial aspects of modern business.

Modules

• Principles of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Systems (autumn) 20 credits
• Entrepreneurial Creativity (autumn) 20 credits
• Launching New Ventures (autumn) 20 credits
• Research Skills (autumn and spring) 20 credits
• Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal (spring) 20 credits
• Managing Innovation in Entrepreneurial Organisations (spring) 20 credits
• Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Project (summer) 60 credits

Learning and Assessment

• How You Will Learn: Lectures, Workshops
• How You Will Be Assessed: Examinations, Coursework, Presentation, Dissertation

Entry Requirements

• Home / UK Students: Undergraduate degree 2:1. Applicants with a high 2.2 and relevant work experience may also be considered.
• EU / International Students: Undergraduate degree 2:1. Applicants with a high 2.2 and relevant work experience may also be considered.
• International and EU Equivalents: We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

Fees

• Qualification: MSc
• Home / UK: To be confirmed
• International: To be confirmed

Funding

There are many ways to fund your postgraduate course, from scholarships to government loans.

Careers

We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students. Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills, and meet employers.

Graduate Destinations

The unique interdisciplinary feature of this MSc programme puts graduates in a superior position to fulfil their ambition and contribution in the fast-growing renewable energy economy. Graduates have entered both industry and academia in the UK and overseas. Some graduates have started their own companies or worked as renewable energy investment managers for large organisations.