The MSc in Sustainable Energy and Climate Change is multidisciplinary degree that takes an innovation driven, problem solving approach to prepare students who are responsive to the global drives for green business development linked to sustainable energy and climate change solutions. The curriculum integrates multiple disciplines such as engineering, natural sciences, climate change, health and social sciences, law, economics, urban planning and business.  The modules are developed to advance the process of low carbon economic growth and development and include such areas as “Green Business and Green Growth,” Energy Management in Buildings and Industry,” “Energy and Environment Data Management” and “Green Entrepreneurship and Innovation,” among others.  

The objectives of the course of study are to produce graduates who are: drivers of the Green Economy; creators of their own business; innovators relevant to the 21st Century; expert voices in the Energy & Climate Change Nexus, understanding global environmental needs and game changers in using technology applications to drive sustainable growth and development 

Course Code

PMSSECCFTU1

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 2.7 in one of the following disciplines:(a) Built Environment or (b)Engineering or (c) Natural Sciences or related disciplines,

OR

• An undergraduate degree in any other discipline plus (three years) relevant work experience in a related energy or climate change field,

OR

• Candidates with significant work experience (five years or more); at a management level in the built environment, engineering or energy sectors; disaster preparedness and mitigation, or environmental management will also be considered, subject to prior learning assessment and an interview to determine aptitude for graduate level work.

All applicants will be interviewed

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

• Policy development and analysis specializing in Energy and Climate Change, Energy demand forecasting and low carbon development
• Energy Management
• Renewable Energy developers
• Climate Change Specialists
• Disaster risk managers
• Sustainable urban planners and developers
• Sustainable Transportation Planners
• Green business entrepreneurs