Green Energy Transition: Applied Learning Experience (MSB405)

As our global economy pivots towards sustainable energy, the roles businesses, governments, and investors play are paramount. Through this immersive course, students will delve into the green energy transition. Students will interact with energy sector firms, governmental bodies, and investors to navigate the complexities of the sustainable energy shift and learn how to apply analytical tools and concepts from various business fields to solve specific business challenges. The course thus offers firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities of the green transition. Through the applied learning experience, students gain practical experience and networking opportunities, positioning them as future leaders in the green energy revolution. To prepare themselves for employment, the students will be trained in practical skills, such as oral presentations.

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 6th for the spring semester.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MSB405

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

View course schedule

Content

Students will interact with energy sector firms, governmental bodies, and investors to navigate the complexities of the sustainable energy shift and learn how to apply analytical tools and concepts from various business fields to solve specific business challenges. To prepare themselves for employment, the students will be trained in practical skills, such as oral presentations.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, students will have knowledge of:

  • Fundamental business concepts relevant to understanding the green energy transition
  • How business concepts are applied across new and existing business models in the energy sector
  • Ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible considerations pertaining to energy markets

Skills

After completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain fundamental business concepts and assumptions relevant to the green energy transition
  • Use theoretical concepts to solve business cases in collaboration with others
  • Prepare reports and make presentations

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Written assignments and Class participation/presentation(s)

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written assignments 1/2 1 Semesters Letter grades
Class participation/presentation(s) 1/2 Letter grades

Written assignments and class participation/presentation(s) will constitute the final grade.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory education activities
Class participation, including lectures and company visits.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Kenneth Henning Wathne

Course teacher:

Torfinn Harding

Placement coordinator:

Egil Clement Svela

Course teacher:

Kenneth Henning Wathne

Course teacher:

Gorm Kipperberg

Study Program Director:

Ingeborg Foldøy Solli

Method of work

Lectures and company visits. Can be compressed into 1-2 months to accommodate participating students from abroad.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Applied Learning Experience (MØA405_1) 10

Open for

Students who wish to participate in the course should register on Studentweb. Students must also submit a letter of motivation to the UiS Business School. The letter should explain, in one paragraph, why the student wishes to participate in the applied learning experience. In the event of high demand (the course has maximum of 15 places, applicants will be prioritized based on their letter of motivation and grade point average (GPA).

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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