Overview

The Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems course at Ruhr University Bochum focuses on business, economic, and energy market issues – topics directly linked to the challenges and trends shaping our time. We provide a curriculum grounded in the latest research in business and economics, while also incorporating the dynamic developments of energy markets, capital markets, and business models.

Career

The internationally oriented Master’s programme in Sustainable Energy Systems equips graduates for challenging positions in one of the most forward-looking sectors of our time. Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in leading energy companies, energy consulting, energy policy-making, and the financial sector, where they play a key role in promoting sustainable investments and climate protection strategies. Further career paths include positions in industry, international organizations, and research institutions, where graduates can develop and implement innovative energy solutions. Additionally, there are opportunities in start-up development, sustainable mobility, and education. Graduates are well-positioned to actively shape the transformation of the energy sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Renewable Energy Technologies

Environmental and Climate Economics

Data Science in Energy Markets

Sustainable Developments

Compulsory Electives Module

Energy Systems

Energy Investments and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bochum, Germany

Disciplines

Management Studies Sustainable Energy View 161 other Masters in Management Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students can only be admitted to the Master’s degree programme “M.Sc. Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems” if they:

have completed Bachelor’s degree or a course of study leading to the state examination or an equivalent course of study in one of the subjects: business administration, economics or economics and comparable specialized courses such as industrial engineering, business informatics, business mathematics. The examination board decides on related subjects.

demonstrate knowledge of business administration, mathematics for economists and microeconomics to the extent of 5 CP each,

have sufficient knowledge of the English language, C1 level.

can provide evidence of relevant professional experience of at least one year. The document should be from the company for which you worked at stating your start and end date, as well as your tasks.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9990 EUR / year

≈ 9990 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

9990 EUR / year

≈ 9990 EUR / year

Living costs

Bochum

Germany

680 - 930 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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