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The energy sector is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Decarbonisation, market volatility, the emergence of new technologies and the demand for sustainability are completely redefining the rules of the game. This Online Master's Degree in Energy Markets and Sustainability prepares you not only to understand this new paradigm, but also to lead it.
Through an exclusive, integrated and constantly updated curriculum, you will acquire a 360° vision of the energy system: from the in-depth functioning of wholesale markets and risk management, to the design of strategies based on ESG criteria and the promotion of innovative models such as energy communities or demand aggregation. You will learn to model complex scenarios, interpret the European and national regulatory framework, and make data-driven decisions that directly impact the profitability and sustainability of organisations.
You will work with agile methodologies, solve real cases and complement your training with additional professional certifications that will enhance your profile and position you with an advantage in the digital sphere.
The programme will equip you with the skills to understand, analyse and act in the new energy paradigm. You will master the tools and concepts that define the present and future of the sector.
Master's Degree in Energy Markets and Sustainability
Year 1
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM142200 | Mercados de energía y otras materias primas | OB | 6 |
| SM142201 | Gestión de la economía del mercado energético | OB | 6 |
| SM142202 | Políticas Medioambientales y de Sostenibilidad | OB | 6 |
| SM142203 | Geolocalización de fuentes y almacenamiento energético | OB | 6 |
| SM142204 | Mercados emergentes y Sostenibilidad | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM142205 | Aspectos legales, Normas en gestión energética, regulación y Auditorías | OB | 6 |
| SM142206 | Función ejecutiva, comunicación y competencia | OB | 6 |
| SM142207 | Digitalización, transición energética y seguridad | OB | 6 |
| SM142208 | Prácticas académicas externas | OB | 6 |
| SM142209 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why there are professionals like you at UAX is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible without giving up quality training with an eminently practical approach.
You will be part of a university with more than 30 years of experience and you will have access to our facilities in Madrid for administration and resources.
This master's degree is aimed at graduates and engineering professionals seeking to specialise in the energy sector, acquire a strategic vision of the markets and lead projects linked to sustainability and energy transition.
Entry requirements:
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
The master's degree includes 6 ECTS of compulsory curricular internships (150 hours), which will give you first-hand knowledge of the organisational context and the real functioning of energy areas in companies and institutions. This direct contact with the business world is your gateway to the labour market.
We have more than 8,800 agreements with companies and institutions, which guarantees you access to a wide ecosystem of opportunities to carry out your internship.
If you already have work experience in the industrial or energy sector, you can validate your internship by accrediting 1 year of experience developing and applying the knowledge and skills of the programme in a real work environment.
Up to 6 ECTS credits can also be recognised for specific qualifications or lifelong learning qualifications related to the contents of the master's degree.
*The recognition of credits requires a personalised and detailed study by the degree validation committee and the UAX admissions department.
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