MBA (Sustainability, Energy and Environment)
MBA
Online
*Indicative price
Original amount in EUR:
9,000 €
Description
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Type
MBA
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
16 Months
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Credits
90
Program OverviewProgram OverviewIt is widely accepted that sustainability, the environment, and energy economics represent some of the most challenging risks facing businesses today, as well as some of the most exciting opportunities. From climate change, environment to energy economics, the success of business in the future will depend on how companies address these challenges and align themselves with the needs of society and the environment. The specialized MBA program in “Sustainability, Energy, and Environment” aims at providing skills and tools needed for analyzing, understanding, and assessing strategic decisions about energy production, sustainability, and climate change mitigation. The Program will start by creating a global framework of the energy sources and uses and of the strategic role of energy and sustainable development. Then, it will focus on the critical challenges in achieving sustainability to meet the energy consumption needs of a growing population in the face of increasing economic prosperity and finite resources. Energy efficiency and the emerging paradigms of energy communities and smart cities will be further investigated. The role of technological innovation and renewable energy production will be assessed providing students with real case studies at the global level. This program also examines the scientific foundation of anthropogenic climate change and the forecast for humans’ impact on Earth’s climate, including sea-level change, variations in precipitation, vegetation, storminess, and the related economic impacts After completing this MBA program, graduates are expected to Understand the current status and future trends in energy production and environmental impacts caused by transport, industrial, commercial, and coal power plant.
Demonstrate the main sources of renewable energy such as wind, solar, and ocean. onmental problems and policies. Rushford offers Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) and thus a formal...
About this course
The data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that the year on year growth for jobs in the sustainability, energy, and environment market will grow at over 9% which is higher than the average of all industries put together. With most organizations globally investing significantly in waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental commitment, there is an excellent prospect for graduates who specialize in these areas alongside their business and management studies. The Rushford MBA in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment has been designed to ensure that students receive hands-on knowledge and learn from case studies that mimic real-life situations. We train our students to manage complex operations within these sectors. Popular areas for career entry or enhancement after completing this MBA program are as follows: Sustainability Specialist
Climate Change Analyst
Sustainability Consultant
Energy Consultant
Environmental Specialist
Corporate Sustainability Strategist
Rushford maintains very high standards for students who enter our academic programs. For all MBA programs, the following criteria need to be met before admission is offered to a prospective student. QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline Qualifications Waiver:For students who don’t have a Bachelor’s Degree, Rushford uses Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE). SSBIM generally utilizes over 3 years of relevant experience in a significant role for waiver of Bachelor’s Degree. Please contact us at for exploring this pathway...
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Subjects
- Production
- Climate
- Global
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
Course programme
Courses Overview
Students will complete this specialized MBA in two stages.
Stage 1: Rushford Core MBA Program
Stage 1: Rushford Core MBA Program
The Rushford Online MBA program is comprised of a total of 17 courses and each course lasts approximately 3 weeks. Each course is comprised of 4 ECTS credits. Students must complete 12 Core courses and 3 out of the 5 Elective courses to earn a total of 60 ECTS for becoming eligible for the MBA award.
Stage 2: Specialization in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment
Stage 2: Specialization in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment
The Rushford Online specialization coursework in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment is comprised of 20 ECTS and a capstone project of 10 ECTS to earn a total of 90 ECTS for becoming eligible for the MBA in Sustainability, Energy and Environment award.
Managerial Economics MBA001
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Managerial Skills MBA002
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Accounting for Financial Reporting MBA003
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
3
Accounting for Managerial Decisions MBA004
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Business Analytics MBA005
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Approx. 3
Financial Management MBA006
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Operations Management: Productivity & Quality MBA007
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
International Business Environment MBA008
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Leadership and Managing Human Capital MBA009
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Marketing Management MBA010
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Financial Statement Analysis MBA011
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics & Law MBA012
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Strategic Management: Integrating the Enterprise (Elective) MBA013
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Sales Management (Elective) MBA014
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Organizational Behaviour (Elective) MBA015
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Business Communications (Elective) MBA016
44 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Business Law (Elective) MBA017
4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks
Specialization Curriculum MBA-SEE-Spec
16 Credits | Approx. 12 weeks
Course Outline
1 Introduction to Sustainability, Energy and Environment
Pre-history and pre-industrial energy consumption and fossil fuel production
Energy and environment
The essential principles of climate change science
Introduction to renewable energy sources
2 Energy Supply
Evolution of energy mix
Supply of fossil fuels
Future growth in OPEC crude oil production
Supply of nuclear energy
Supply of renewable energy
3 Energy Use
Global energy consumption
Energy use by sector
Residential site energy consumption by end-use
Energy use by region
4 Electrical Power Generation
The coal power plant
Oil and gas power plant
Nuclear power plant
Renewable energy production
5 Are We Running Out of Oil?
Oil reserves and production profiles
Crude oil supply and demand gap
Oil shale resources and mining
Global oil shale production growth
6 Introduction to Sustainability
Conventional dimension of sustainability
Environmental, economic and social sustainability
The motivations behind sustainability
Green growth and socio-ecological systems
7 Energy and Environmental Protection
A model of human interaction with the environment
Matrix of environmental indicators
Emissions of air pollutants by sector
The role of the state and climate change
Drivers, pressures, impacts and responses
8 Energy Policy
What are the energy policy objectives for government?
Policy instruments for sustainable energy management
Economic efficiency as an objective
Policy instrument: regulatory, economic and market-based instruments
9 Sustainable Communities and Smart City
Defining a sustainable community
What is a smart city
Urban sustainable development planning
Smart city case studies
10 Energy Efficiency
Concept of energy efficiency
Scope of increasing energy efficiency
Energy efficient appliance
Energy efficient measure and policy
11 Towards Sustainable Transport
Traffic and air pollution
Growing congestion in urban area
Sustainable transport systems and decarbonization
Emissions reductions from strategic travel efficiency
12 Climate Variation and Global Warming
Definition of climate
The circulation of the atmosphere and oceans
Seasonal variation of solar radiation
Global average surface albedo
Observed cloud effects of radiation
13 The Earth’s Carbon Cycle and CO2 Emissions
The global carbon cycle
Long-term climate change
Short-term carbon fluxes
Carbon emissions from fossil fuel use
14 Climate Change: Environmental Impacts
Global temperature observation
Precipitations anomalies
Projected temperature change
Sea level rise and impact on coastal areas
15 Climate Change: Economic Impacts
Areas of the economy affected by climate change
Cost to mitigate climate change
p ...MBA (Sustainability, Energy and Environment)
*Indicative price
Original amount in EUR:
9,000 €