Energy Management (MBA) Technische Universität Berlin

Since its launch in the academic year of 2015/2016, Technische Universität Berlin has established itself as a leader in specialised executive education with its MBA in Energy Management. As one of Germany’s most prestigious technical universities, TU Berlin offers a programme designed specifically for forward-thinking engineers, economists, and legal professionals aiming to master the complexities of the global energy transition. 

Who is it for?

This MBA is designed for young professionals and future leaders across the entire energy value chain, including:

• Energy Utilities & Producers
• Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSOs/DSOs)
• Energy-Intensive Industries
• Regulatory Agencies & Government Bodies
• Specialised Energy Consulting Firms

The programme at TU Berlin has a technology-driven management curriculum, it moves beyond general management, providing a deep dive into the technical and economic pillars of the modern energy sector. Participants gain a multidisciplinary education that bridges the gap between engineering and leadership.

Key Learning Pillars:

• Renewable Energy Technologies: in-depth study of wind, solar, hydrogen, and storage solutions
• Grid & Network Technologies: understanding smart grids, transmission infrastructure, and the technical challenges of decentralisation
• Energy-Specific Regulation: mastery of the legal frameworks and policies governing global energy markets
• Energy Business & Finance: strategic management, managerial accounting, and corporate finance tailored to the unique capital structures of energy projects
• Innovation & Data: data-driven decision-making and project management for large-scale energy transitions

Deep Industry Integration & Real-World Projects

A hallmark of the TU Berlin experience is the seamless transition from theory to practice. The curriculum is built in direct collaboration with leading energy companies, ensuring students are tackling today’s problems in real-time.

• Real Company Projects: Students work directly with energy firms to solve actual operational and strategic challenges, providing tangible impact before graduation.
• Executive Mentoring: Lectures are delivered by a blend of renowned TU Berlin academics and high-ranking executives from the European energy sector.
• On-Site Exposure: Frequent company visits to power plants, grid control centres, and innovation labs offer first-hand insights into large-scale energy operations.

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The Master's programme is delivered over a period of three semesters. The initial semester encompasses the technical, economic, business, and legal foundations for managerial decisions within the energy sector. The second semester builds upon this foundation, examining innovative management practices, network-based utilities, investment decisions, and regulation. The third semester is characterised by a combination of breadth and depth, with an emphasis on the practical application of knowledge in accordance with each student's individual interests. All semesters include lectures, tutorials, seminars, field trips, online practice materials, and extracurricular activities. The Master's thesis, which is due in the third semester, represents the culmination of the programme.

First semester:

• Technology (9 CP)
• Economics (6 CP)
• Business (9 CP)
• Law (6 CP)

Second semester:

• Management (12 CP)
• Investments (6 CP)
• Energy Networks (6 CP)
• Regulation (6 CP)

Third semester with compulsory electives and Master's thesis:

• Efficiency Management
• Project Management Skills – Managing (Agile) Projects and Product Development
• Global Energy & Rural Electrification (6 CP each)
• Master's thesis (18 CP)

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Applicants must have successfully completed a programme of studies preferably in engineering, economics or law, and subsequently have gained professional experience of at least one year.
All applicants must submit a written application which presents their educational and professional background, as well as their reasons for wanting to pursue the programme of study.

The semester contribution (enrolment fee) amounts to 360.49 EUR per semester (including a semester ticket for using local transport services in Germany, called the "Germany Ticket"). These fees are not included in the tuition fees.

In order to cover living expenses (room and board, health insurance, books, personal costs) for the study period in Berlin, we recommend that participants budget approx. 1,000 to 1,500 EUR per month.

Since the full-day class lectures take place only two to three days per week in the first and second semesters, professional activities may be exercised to a limited extent.

The Career Service at Technische Universität Berlin offers services for students seeking employment during their studies in Berlin as well as after completion of their degree programme. The regular excursions and company visits facilitate the student's orientation in the German/European energy sector.

Scholarships (partly) covering the MBA fees are offered by our cooperation partners.
Schneider Electric: https://www.tubadvancedmasters.de/en/news/young-industry-leaders-scholarship
SafeDriver Group: https://www.tubadvancedmasters.de/en/safedriver-scholarship

Although Technische Universität Berlin does not provide student accommodation itself, the "Studierendenwerk Berlin" (a local non-profit agency for students affairs) offers a number of accommodation options for students enrolled at educational institutions in Berlin. Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office (https://www.stw.berlin/wohnen/) or on the private market (https://www.immobilienscout24.de/, for shared rooms https://www.wg-gesucht.de/). 

The internationally renowned Technische Universität Berlin (TUB) is located in Germany's capital city at the heart of Europe. The academic activities focus on achieving sharply defined goals: building a distinctive profile for our university, ensuring exceptional performance in research and teaching, providing our graduates with excellent qualifications, and a modern approach to university administration. The TUB strives to promote the dissemination of knowledge and to facilitate technological progress through adherence to the core principles of excellence and quality. Strong regional, national and international networking with partners in science and industry are an important aspect in these endeavours. TUB is an internationally renowned, research-intensive university dedicated to promoting science and technology for the benefit of broader society and committed to the principle of sustainability. The challenges and problems facing modern societies cannot be met on the basis of findings from individual disciplines. TUB is addressing these challenges with the aid of transdisciplinary collaborative projects. The establishment of important research partnerships in the context of the Excellence Initiative, the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the European Institute for Innovation and Technology, in addition to constantly increasing third-party funding for research projects, demonstrate the dynamic developments in this area. Prestigious science prizes and awards make these successes even more obvious; these include Alexander von Humboldt Chairs, Einstein Chairs, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prizes, and numerous grants from the European Research Council. Research for Innovation - a credo that TUB impressively implements. Its extraordinary profile as a technical university in association with its humanities, social sciences, planning, and economics programme is indeed an excellent breeding ground for strong interdisciplinarity. By combining basic and applied research endeavours, and with close links to partners in science and industry, university researchers tackle societal issues and develop forward-looking solutions. In close cooperation with EUREF AG, a new TUB campus has emerged on the property of the former Gasometer in Berlin's Schöneberg district and was inaugurated in October 2012. Companies and research institutes addressing the topic of "Intelligent city for work, research, education and living" are finding homes here. Through close cooperation between science and teaching on the one hand, and research and practical applications on the other, the EUREF campus serves as a powerful test platform for a sustainable model city.

As the capital of Germany and Germany's largest metropolis, Berlin offers unparalleled opportunities for students to enrich their extracurricular activities with culture, history, travel, and professional development. One of Europe's principal artistic centres, Berlin offers drama, musical performances and art exhibitions, as well as world-class cultural events such as the Berlinale film festival. Historically, Berlin is a fascinating city, bearing witness to Germany's Imperial Period, serving as the cultural epicentre in the Twenties, and being resurrected as a divided city during the Cold War. Now a vibrant symbol of German reunification, Berlin has been a focal point for European historical trends and movements. Only a short trip from Germany's northern coastal regions, and serviced by international train and air connections, Berlin also offers excellent opportunities for inner-European travel. Berlin is most strongly influenced by the presence of the German government but also serves as a major European financial centre. For law students, this blend offers a range of opportunities for political and business internships, close contact to a broad variety of multicultural, political and diplomatic groups and associations, as well as good connections to major law firms active in the region. These unique opportunities in cultural and public life enable students to develop both personal and professional interests.