Sustainability and Energy Transitions with MBA Degree
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MBA Sustainability and Energy Transitions program at Robert Gordon University equips professionals with advanced management skills and knowledge in sustainability and energy transitions. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, including a consultancy project, graduates are prepared for senior leadership roles in various sectors. The program is accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and the Energy Institute, ensuring high-quality and industry-relevant education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MBA Sustainability and Energy Transitions program at Robert Gordon University is designed to build upon your professional experience, providing you with a wider range of management knowledge and skills. This program specifically focuses on sustainability and energy transitions, which are crucial topics for managers and leaders in today's industry. It aims to equip you with strategic thinking and leadership skills, enabling you to apply them across various sectors. The program's strong connection to professional practice is evident in the consultancy project, which is undertaken in collaboration with a relevant organization.
Outline:
Content and Structure:
- Fundamentals and key decision-making: You will learn the fundamentals and key decision-making processes within business functions, specifically within the context of energy and sustainability.
- Strategic level application: The program emphasizes applying these learnings at a strategic level.
- Leadership Week event: You will participate in a Leadership Week event, offering opportunities for:
- Business Simulation Exercise
- Academic and practical workshops
- Outdoor leadership development day
- Guest speakers from academia and industry
- Consultancy Project: You will apply your knowledge and skills in a practical, applied business context through a Consultancy Project. This project, usually for your employer, is designed to bring real value to the client organization.
Course Schedule:
- Full-Time: 12 months
- Part-Time: 24 months (September start), 28 months (January start)
Modules:
- Specific module information is available on the course page, which includes a link for detailed module information.
Assessment:
Methods:
- Full-Time:
- Written exams (1 exam, 24-hour window, online)
- Written assignments (7 assignments, including essays)
- Reports (3 reports)
- Portfolio (1 portfolio)
- Project output (1 project output)
- Oral assessments (2 oral assessments)
- Group critiques (3 group critiques)
- Part-Time:
- Year 1:
- Written exams (1 exam, 24-hour window, online)
- Written assignments (4 assignments, including essays)
- Reports (1 report)
- Year 2:
- Written assignments (2 assignments, including essays)
- Reports (1 report)
- Portfolio (1 portfolio)
- Project outputs (2 project outputs)
- Oral assessment (1 oral assessment)
- Group critiques (3 group critiques)
Criteria:
- Feedback: Feedback is provided within 20 working days of submission for all written exams, coursework, and practical exams.
Teaching:
Methods:
- Lectures: 20 students per group, 3 hours per week (Full-Time); 40 students per group, 2.5 hours per week (Part-Time)
- Seminars: 20 students per group, 6 hours per term (Full-Time); 40 students per group, 2.5 hours per term (Part-Time)
- Webinars: 40 students per group, 2.5 hours per term (Part-Time)
- Project Supervision: 1:1 supervision, 24 hours final term only (Full-Time); 12 hours final term only (Part-Time)
- Practical Classes/Workshops: 20 students per group, 100 hours per term (Full-Time); 40 students per group, 32-48 hours final term only (Part-Time)
- Independent Study: 450 hours per term (Full-Time); 250 hours per term (Part-Time)
- Online Learning: The program utilizes CampusMoodle, RGU's virtual learning environment, for accessing lectures, course materials, and interaction with classmates and tutors.
Faculty:
- Industry Experts and Leading Academics: The program is taught by experienced professionals and academics with successful careers in the corporate world.
- Energy Institute Membership: Faculty members include a Fellow of the Energy Institute and two members, ensuring high-quality and industry-relevant teaching.
Careers:
- Senior Leadership Positions: The MBA prepares graduates for senior leadership roles within their existing organizations, new organizations, or their own businesses.
- MBA Careers and Employability Program: This program offers workshops designed to:
- Stimulate career planning
- Prepare graduates for the employment market
Other:
- Accreditation: The program is accredited by:
- The Association of MBA's (AMBA)
- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- The Energy Institute
- Student Membership: Enrolled students receive free student membership of the Energy Institute, providing access to resources, events, workshops, and a network of energy professionals.
- Facilities: The program utilizes:
- Georgina Scott Sutherland Learning Centre: RGU's newest open study space
- Moodle: RGU's virtual learning environment (VLE)
- Alumni Discount: RGU offers a 20% discount on course fees to alumni.
- MBA Discount: A 10% discount on tuition fees is awarded to high-potential applicants of all nationalities who demonstrate the benefit of MBA study for their future career plans.
- Student Stories: The website features student and graduate testimonials, providing insights into the program experience.
- Support Services: RGU offers a variety of support services for students, including:
- The Inclusion Centre
- Online Learning & Support
- Study Skills Support
- Library Support
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Scottish Students
Full Time Online Over 1 year Year 1 £19820 Part Time Online Over 2 years Year 1 £9910 Year 2 £9910
Rest of UK Students
Full Time Online Over 1 year Year 1 £19820 Part Time Online Over 2 years Year 1 £9910 Year 2 £9910
EU Students
Full Time Online Over 1 year Year 1 £19820 Part Time Online Over 2 years Year 1 £9910 Year 2 £9910
International Students
Full Time Online Over 1 year Year 1 £19820 Part Time Online Over 2 years Year 1 £9910 Year 2 £9910
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees: The cost of books that you may wish to purchase. Costs associated with your placement / study abroad Accommodation and Living Costs Printing
Other Fees and Costs
Alumni Discount
Robert Gordon University is delighted to offer a 20% loyalty discount on course fees for all alumni who have graduated from RGU.
Scholarships and Financial Awards
You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award:
MBA Discount
MBA scholarships of a 10% discount towards tuition fees will be awarded to high potential applicants of all nationalities who can demonstrate, through the application form, that they will reap the benefit of MBA study in terms of their future career plans.
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:
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline and have at least 3 years of full-time professional work experience. Applicants with a lower degree classification and/or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Completion of ACCA Applied Skills Modules to BSc level combined with 3 years relevant professional work experience OR completion of ACCA Strategic Professional Modules to MSc Level combined with 3 years relevant professional work experience.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests.
