Master Business Management – Green Energy and Climate Finance

The Master of Science in Business Management qualifies you for management positions in international companies and organisations. You will focus on project management and applications, acquiring both strategic as well as operational skills. It is the first distance learning programme worldwide that offers the opportunity to obtain a prestigious Master of Science in Business Management (M.Sc.) degree with a focus on green energy and climate finance.

This master's programme with a specialisation in Green Energy and Climate Finance is offered by the Berlin Professional School (BPS) in cooperation with the Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG. The programme offers you:

• Profound knowledge of concepts, theories and applications of business administration and the option to specialise in Green Energy and Climate Finance
• An interdisciplinary understanding of international management to provide students with the necessary skills to develop a career in the renewable energy and energy efficiency financing markets
• Excellent career prospects: career paths in renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate finance, from the private sector (renewable energy and climate/energy efficiency project developers and investors), to financing institutions and consultancies, to public organisations, among others
• Flexible mode of delivery: you study at any time and from any location
• Practical: 3-day seminar and one week on-campus time with practical exercises, live lectures and networking
• Very experienced partners: Berlin Professional School is a German pioneer in higher management education. RENAC, a globally operating expert on training for renewable energy and energy efficiency, serves as a bridge between students and the industry
• You also have the option to earn the "Green Energy Finance Specialist" (GEFS) certificate from RENAC as part of the programme (including the required exams).

Programme Content

The Master of Science in Business Management tackles current topics in international management as well as practical issues in global companies. In addition to traditional management skills, you learn new ways of shaping business models and value chains, marketing products and services, and new management styles. A modern mix of methodological teaching approaches and the integration of practical projects. This enables you to develop the ability to apply your knowledge to international issues in a creative, solution-based manner.
The specialisation in Green Energy and Climate Finance prepares you for leadership and specialist roles in the field of evaluating, financing, and steering of green energy projects. You extend and broaden your knowledge in areas such as international climate finance, green project finance modelling, due diligence and company evaluation as well as performance measurement in the green energy sector. Incorporated into this is a one-week study trip to Berlin.

Download the Curriculum here

A detailed description of the modules is given in the module guide, which you can be downloaded here: Module Guide

Programme Structure

The Master of Science in Business Management begins in October annually and runs over the course of 24 months. The distance-learning programme is divided into three sections:

• Phase 1: You learn and build upon fundamental concepts, theories and applications of business administration. You will develop an essential understanding of management with special emphasis on business finance
• Phase 2: Through the elective modules, you will specialise in Green Energy and Climate Finance
• Phase 3: Your master's thesis

Online studies

The course will begin with a joint virtual kick-off event which will give you the possibility to get to know your fellow students and lecturers.

The learning platform Moodle is used for teaching. We use various conference systems such as MS Teams, WebExand BigBlueButton for our online live-sessions and consultancy and advisory services. All self-learning contents are provided on our learning platform Moodle, structured by HP5 and other tools.

On average 4-5 modules are covered per semester. Each module is structured according to the same basic pattern:

• A guideline for each module in which recommendations are given for the processing of the contents.
• High-quality online materials in form of literature, self-study support, tests, videos and collaborative learning formats.
• Access to the online library and the numerous online databases of the HWR Berlin.
• Opportunity for regular contact with the lecturers.
• Module examinations as online presentations, e-exams or homework assignments

In addition we offer:

• Guest lectures/impulses
• Live case studies/business simulation
• Skill development supported by professional coaches

Since our aim is to support the exchange of experiences between students and professionals we also offer:

• Access to the BPS alumni network
• Contact to the startup incubator/Centre of Entrepreneurship