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Global Energy Transition and Governance
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Global Energy Transition and Governance

Master at CIFE European Institute

Programme details
Degree: Master (Master)
Disciplines: European Law
International Relations
Duration: 12 months
ECTS points: 60
Study modes: full-time
Delivery modes: on-campus
Campus locations: Berlin (Germany)
Nice (France)
University website: Global Energy Transition and Governance
Annual tuition (EEA) ca. 9,900 USD University currency: 8,900 EUR
Annual tuition (non-EEA) ca. 9,900 USD University currency: 8,900 EUR This applies to citizens of United States (USA)

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Description:

The Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance is targeted at students and young professionals with a bachelor degree and is open to all academic disciplines.

It aims to give a deep understanding of the complexity of the current energy transformations in Europe and worldwide.
With its unique, multidisciplinary approach, the programme analyses the links between the different levels of energy governance, from an international to a local level, offering problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice.

Overview of the academic year

The one-year Master programme  (three terms) welcomes participants from all five continents and takes place in two study locations: Nice and Berlin. The programme includes a study trip to Brussels as well as several field trips to relevant energy sites in France and Germany.

  • October to December: Nice
    The programme starts off in Nice in October. Classes on the basics of all the five modules.
  • January to March: Berlin
    For their second term students move on to Berlin. From here they will travel to Brussels, for a study trip to relevant European institutions and professional organisations. During this term, they will also participate in field trips to Leipzig and Feldheim.
  • April to June: Nice
    In April students return to Nice. Finalising research work, defence of the thesis, final oral exams, graduation ceremony.

Programme Structure & Learning Outcomes:

Teaching modules
Five basic modules form the framework of teaching and research at CIFE. International guest lecturers, experts from various European and international organisations, as well as researchers from partner institutions contribute to these modules.
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1. International Energy Governance and Conflicts

2. Economic Energy Governance and Markets

3. Clean Energy Transitions in the European Union

4. Cities and Citizens in the Energy Transition Processes

5. Professional Skills and Methodology

6. Thesis

Teaching methods:

The  programme offers problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice. Students gain a strong academic background and are prepared for the job market through a variety of trainings in professional and practical skills. Participants are actively involved in the organisation of workshops and participate in a simulation of a local decision-making process for the construction of wind farms as well as the elaboration of a policy strategy of energy cooperation. Field visits complement the benefits of the programme as well as the participation in international conferences, workshops and seminars.

Fees & Funding:

CIFE is a private, non-profit European institute of higher education.
We belong to the six designated institutions receiving special funding by the European Union in the framework of the Jean Monnet programme.
Thanks to this grant by the European Union, each CIFE student benefits from significantly reduced study fees. Those fees not only cover tuition and mentoring, but also the accommodation during the trimester in Berlin, travel costs from/to Nice and Berlin as well as the study trip to Brussels and field trips.

The overall tuition fee of the "Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance" amounts to 8,900 €.

Degree & Title:

Graduates receive two certifications:
- The Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance.
This is the diploma of CIFE as a private institute of higher education, certifying the successful completion of the academic curriculum and granting 60 ECTS at Master level.
- The degree qualification "Policy Officer in European and International organisations" (level 7 EQF), recognised by the French state.

 

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