This module provides you with comprehensive knowledge of the energy industry and the influence of innovative technologies such as hydrogen and renewable energy sources on decarbonisation.
You will not only gain a holistic overview of energy systems, but also the necessary know-how for techno-economic decision-making in the context of the energy transition, which can be applied in both public and private organisations.
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Start date: SS 2028
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Application: possible from 1 February 2027, application
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Certificate: TU Graz certificate
- ECTS credit points: 5
- Language of instruction: English/German
- Participation fees: 1.800 Euro (VAT free)
These fees do not include travel, accommodation and catering costs - Course location: TU Graz and online
- Number of participations: Remaining places available after MBA Leadership in Digital Transformation and Executive MBA Digital Leadership enrolment.
- Module description: MBA curriculum (German only)
Documents required:
- Completed and signed application form
Send us your application documents by email to:
lifelong.learning@tugraz.at
This course forms part of the MBA Leadership in Digital Transformation and the Executive MBA Digital Leadership. Upon successful completion, the credits may be transferred towards the MBA Leadership in Digital Transformation or the Executive MBA Digital Leadership.
Contents
Fundamentals of the electricity industry
- Liberalisation of the electricity markets (Austria, Europe) and regulation
- Electricity markets/electricity trading (OTC; spot and futures markets; exchanges)
- Development and structure of electricity prices (energy costs, grid utilisation prices, system services)
- Influence of the energy transition on the electricity industry
Fundamentals of modelling and optimisation for electricity industry issues
- Formulating and solving electricity industry issues through optimisation
- Standard problems in the electricity industry (transport, optimisation of power plant use)
- Duality and economic interpretation
- Simulation models in the electricity industry (description and practical application)
Energy systems and innovation
- Definition of innovation and impact on society
- Innovative technologies and energy efficiency: hydrogen (production, transport and utilisation), storage technologies, DSM, heat pumps, renewable energies (solar PV, wind), biomass
- Energy communities
This course takes place in 3 phases:
Online phase: In the online phase, you will acquire fundamental knowledge through a process of self-study. This is done by referencing a combination of articles, literature on the topic, learning videos and taking advantage of other small learning offers. You can independently choose when and where you study. In order to ask questions and exchange information with lecturers and other course participants, you can freely access the TU Graz learning platform "TeachCenter".
Before the online phase begins, a synchronous online session (e.g. by using Webex) will be held with the lecturer to provide an easy introduction to the module content. Every week, a synchronous online session with the lecturer is held, which enables you to reflect on the content and to ask any questions you may still have through a direct exchange.
Attendance phase: Based on what you learned in the online phase, you will deepen your knowledge in course units and receive personal support from experts on site. You have the opportunity to discuss, reflect upon, further expand, and apply the knowledge you have learned in the context of case study examples. Students who cannot be on site for professional reasons can participate in the courses via the online conference system (e.g. by using Webex).
Transfer phase: This phase takes place individually or in a team. Here, you will use the knowledge you have acquired to work on questions and problems from your company context. In this phase, you also receive support from experts.
This course is aimed at
Specialists and managers
- of the power industry and the energy sector
- of industrial companies and other sectors with energy management tasks, e.g.
- project managers and coordinators of transformation projects
- technical, commercial and/or strategic decision-makers of authorities and institutions involved in energy policy, energy research and the power industry
Counsellors
- of all industries and sectors with a (future) focus on the (digital) energy transition
No prior academic qualifications are required to attend the course.
The decision on admission is made by the scientific head on the basis of the qualifications submitted.
