MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation and Policy
DURATION
1 up to 5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 3,000
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
* * 20 September 2024 (non-Greek applicants) / 30 September 2024 (Greek applicants) or until places are filled
Introduction
The MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation, and Policy Programme is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University. The program has as its objective the provision of postgraduate level studies, specialization, and experience in Energy Law, business, Energy Policy, and Geostrategy, as well as the general regulatory intervention in the area of the energy sector as a whole. It offers a highly flexible qualification suitable for a wide range of career opportunities in many sectors.
Emphasis is given to legal, economic, geopolitical, business, and environmental problems which arise and the political, legal, and legislative solutions offered in the greater European and International Energy sector, about Energy sources and infrastructure, international energy transactions, transportation and storage of Energy, the legal, commercial – business, regulatory, geopolitical, economic and financial issues and the resolution of disputes which arise in the energy sector, for a holistic, all-around inter-disciplinary approach to energy issues, business and markets.
The basic aims of this MSc are the following:
- The acquisition of specialized knowledge for a successful career in national and international organizations, energy businesses and companies, law offices and firms, Regulatory Authorities, and public sector services and organizations, which deal with the whole range of energy issues.
- The understanding of issues that arise in the contemporary international environment of energy procurement, energy transactions, and their geostrategic and environmental ramifications as well as the rapid and successful resolution of relevant disputes.
- The in-depth study of issues about the formulation of energy policy and design on a national, European, and international level, as well as within their regulatory context.
- The extensive cognition of transnational, European, and comparative aspects of the energy sector which relate to issues of commerce, businesses, international exchanges, law, economy, finance, and ADR.
This program is designed for University graduates of Law & Political Sciences, Economics, Business Studies & Engineering, with a strong motivation to pursue a career in energy-related domains.
The courses are taught exclusively in English. The academics teaching in the programmeprogram come from universities both abroad and in Greece.
Schedule
The MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation, and Policy (full-time mode) is a 1,5-year programme taught over three terms. Lectures take place on weekends, twice or three times a month. It is also available in part-time mode over 2,5 years for those who cannot commit to a full-time program either due to work commitments or other reasons.
The teaching of courses takes place through distance learning (without students’ and teachers’ physical presence) as defined by current relevant legislation.
To be awarded the MSc degree, students must complete a total of 90 credits. This involves taking: Nine core courses (54 credits), two elective courses (6 credits), Master’s Dissertation (30 credits).
Full-Time Mode:
During the first term, all students are required to follow five (5) mandatory core courses. During the second term, all students follow a further four (4) core courses and two (2) elective courses. Finally, during the third term, work is dedicated exclusively to the Master’s dissertation.
Part-Time Mode:
The first year includes three teaching periods during which five (5) core courses and one (1) elective course are offered. The second-year students are taught over three teaching periods the remaining four (4) core courses and one (1) more elective course. During the second year, there is a fourth period in which the Dissertation should be completed.
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Curriculum
- Energy Law I
- Foundations of Finance in the Energy Sector
- Energy Transport & Storage
- Energy Economics
- Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Energy Sector
- Energy Law II
- Energy and Environmental Policy
- Energy Politics & Security
- Cross-border Energy Trade
The elective courses
- Management and Design of Renewable Energy & Sustainability Systems
- Water Law & Policy
- Quantitative Methods for Energy and Environmental Economists
- Derivatives for energy
- International & European Environmental Law & Policy
- Mergers and Acquisitions in the Energy Industry
- Recent Developments in Energy Law & Business
- Recent Developments in the Electricity Sector
The Dissertation
By the end of the series of taught courses, students choose a dissertation topic relevant to the courses of the MSc programme. The topic is chosen by the student with input and advice from a faculty member, who acts as the supervisor, working closely with the student. The dissertation is an individual paper of original scientific work, which upon completion is submitted for examination and approval by a three-member committee chaired by the student’s supervisor.
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Scholarships and Funding
- To be eligible for the Academic excellence scholarship, candidates need to provide evidence of academic excellence such as a first-class bachelor's degree or an official document from the School that they have been among the top 5% of the graduates of their class.
- The Tuition fee exemption in accordance with Law 4957/2022 concerns only Greek citizens.
- The additional funding is for IHU graduates of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics, or of other Schools of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies (UCIPS) who decide to attend a second postgraduate programme of the School, and for IHU students who are studying at the same time and are second-degree relatives (siblings).
The previous year there were also tuition fee discounts based on specific criteria for specific programmes, announced on the programme’s page (tab: Fees and Financing). For the upcoming intakes, there is no such announcement yet, for any update we will keep you informed.
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