Energy Transitions Management
Explore the technical, financial, commercial, and contractual activities involved in energy transition.
During this module we will undertake a detailed review of the global energy system as it is today with over 80% of energy derived from hydrocarbons, what an energy transition might involve, and what a future decarbonised global energy system might look like.
We will also cover government strategy for facilitating the energy transition. On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
- Critically evaluate global energy demand and supply in relation to a transition from carbon-intensive to low carbon sources and the broad technological issues of decarbonisation.
- Critically appraise the national, international and intergenerational considerations and the roles of governments and other stakeholders in the justice and equity dimensions of energy transition.
- Critically review the objectives and functions of commercial organisations in the energy transition within the constraints of international frameworks and the political economy of differential responsibilities of state and private actors.
- Critically analyse the broad principles and practical implementation of financial support mechanisms to deliver the energy transition.
- Critically evaluate the risks associated with energy transition projects across the life cycle of a development
RGU Upskilling
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland. If you are domiciled in Scotland, you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these 15-credit online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered online using the University’s virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. There will be a short online induction and introduction session followed by a structured timetable of topic content. Each topic will include online lectures, seminars, discussion fora and activities which you can study at your own time and at your own pace. You will be expected to interact in the online environment with your classmates and tutors.
You will be assigned an academic tutor who will be there to support you through the module and clarify the expectations of the module assessment.
Staff delivering on this course
This module has been developed by a team of academic and professional staff with extensive expertise in in energy transitions. The team comprise of tutors from Aberdeen Business school and the Energy Transition Institute.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed via a written assignment/essay.
Independent Study
This course is completed through online independent study. It is expected that you will spend a minimum of 150 hours study over the 10 weeks of the module, including the preparation and submission of your written assessment. Your academic tutor will be there to support you through the module.
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There are no prerequisites for this course.
Academic Year 2024/2025
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place can pay to study the course - £500 for the entire course
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
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