MSc in
Energy Management

Entry Level:

A Bachelor degree with a minimum of 1 year professional experience

Duration:

18 months

Language of instruction:

English

Careers:

€40k average starting salary after graduation (Class of 2016)

Where you study

London

Paris

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MSc in
Energy Management
Providing participants with the key skills for a successful energy management career.

Objectives of the programme

The MSc in Energy Management provides students with a holistic, 360-degree view of the energy business.

The programme covers renewable and alternative energy, electricity markets and oil business, as well as gas and LNG markets, focusing on enabling participants with the essential toolkit to manage real-life energy projects as the industry enters a transition period.

It provides students with the ability to develop and implement strategies to address major issues in energy regulation and policy, and to understand the energy business environment and its fundamental economic and technological concepts.

The MSc in Energy Management is supported by specialist faculty industry professionals, as well as our London-based Energy Management Centre (EMC). Taught at the London and Paris campuses, the programme offers a unique opportunity to explore the global energy scene while studying in the two essential energy hubs in Europe.

Career opportunities

The programme has a holistic approach that will prepare you for a variety of careers related to the energy industry in the areas of consultancy/project management, finance and investment banking, trading, risk management, market/business analysis, brokering, operations and more.

Graduates have gone on to work in companies such as E.ON, Total, EDF, Engie, Schlumberger and Wood Mackenzie.

Participants’ background

Business Studies: 26%
Engineering & Sciences: 35%
Economics & Political Sciences: 23%
Other studies: 16%

nationalities

20%
women

80%
men

Student Testimonial

Isaac Junior PETE – MSc in Energy Management - ESCP

“Going into the MSc in Energy Management I had a clear vision: I knew I wanted to develop the skills that would help me become a strong strategy consultant for the energy industry. During my 18 months at ESCP, I achieved exactly what I set my mind to.

Modules such as Problem Solving & Decision Making and Corporate & Business Strategy provided me with the basic consulting skills, while others such as Energy Policy and Energy Markets & Other Commodities gave me more insights about the key factors that make the energy industry so peculiar and, therefore, fascinating.

As a management consultant at E.ON Inhouse consulting, I apply these skills and learnings on a daily basis.

However, the MSc in Energy Management provided much more than academic and professional development. The diversity of cultural and professional backgrounds within the cohort was exceptional, creating an ideal ground for personal growth and friendship building.

Because of this, the interpersonal experience will remain the highlight of my time spent at ESCP.”

Isaac Junior PETE,
Management Consultant at E.ON Inhouse Consulting GmbH
Class of 2015

Testimonials from Energy Experts

“Having been a student of ESCP myself, I very much appreciate the quality and internationality of the School and the programme. And as the CEO of a major international energy company, I value the energy focus of the RCEM, the School’s practice-oriented faculty, and its highly motivated students.”

Klaus SCHÄFER
CEO, Uniper SE

“The business of oil & gas has become more and more complex, making energy management crucial. ESCP’s Energy Management programmes and the RCEM contribute to improve our understanding and training the leaders of tomorrow.”

Cécile TIBI-RAMBAL
VP, Markets Risk Management, Total

Scientific Director

Kostas ANDRIOSOPOULOS

Professor in the Department of Finance

PhD in Business Administration, Finance, Financial Engineering
Executive Director of the Research Centre for Energy Management
Research areas: energy-related geopolitical issues, price modelling, financial engineering and the application of operational research tools on risk management and investment techniques in energy, shipping and agricultural commodity markets.

About ESCP's MSc PROGRAMMES

The choice of a full-time MSc corresponds to a professional project, and gives young graduates and young managers a combination of high-value skills sought by recruiters.

This programme provides academic expertise and the presentation of best professional practices. Our goal is to train experts who will be rapidly able to progress in a globalised world. Choosing a Full-Time Intensive format allows graduates at the end of a relatively short period of tuition to have immediate access to decision-making leadership positions.

MSc in Energy Management
at a glance

Duration

18 months in total, including 9 months of studies and 9 months of professional development.

Integrated Work Placement

Minimum 4 months (Internship or Direct Employment).

Strong Support from the Energy Industry

You will be exposed to numerous professional networking opportunities via our Research Centre for Energy Management.

Global Association of Risk Professionals Accreditation

Since 2017, the MSc in Energy Management is accredited by the Global Association of Risk Professionals, as an ERP Academic Partner.

MSc in
Energy Management
Curriculum

Our programme targets your expertise

This programme is designed for everyone who wants to:

Develop solid general management skills with a particular focus on energy-related case studies

Gain an in-depth knowledge of energy technologies, industries and markets and how current market changes are affecting energy transition processes

Develop skills and the strategic mindset to cope with the managerial challenges energy companies and institutions are facing

Obtain the necessary skills, techniques and practical experience in managing real-life energy projects

A one-year, full-time programme

The programme begins in September and is organised as follows:

Course Modules
September to mid-June: 10 months of theory classes, study of expertise, and practical cases

The courses address both theory and real-life applications. They are taught by ESCP Faculty and successful professionals.

Induction week
Sept – London, UK

Seminar in Business Statistics
Seminar in Data Analysis

Term 1
Sept - Dec – London, UK

Principles of Finance
Corporate & Business Strategy
Oil & Gas Business
Renewable Energy
Electricity Markets
Sustainability, Geopolitics & Energy
Energy Trading

Professional Development

Seminar in Business Consulting
Workshops

Term 2
Jan - Mar – London, UK

Operations & Supply Chain Management
Energy Markets and Other Commodities
Energy Policy
Project Financing & Evaluation
Energy Risk Management

Professional Development

Energy Trading Game
Seminar in Blockchain Technology
Workshops

Term 3
Apr - Jun – Paris, France

Energy Economics
Gas & LNG Markets
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Digitalisation and Energy Transition

Professional Development

Company Consultancy Project (8-12 weeks)
Seminar in Energy Security and International Politics
Seminar in Research Methods & PYTHON Programming Language
Workshops

Examples of workshops include:

Coding
Clean Energy Management Software
Industry 4.0
Project Management
Big Data
Power of Artificial Intelligence in Microgrids
Agile Management

Choice of one specialisation track:

TRACK 1: Finance & Investment

Portfolio Management
Asset Management

TRACK 2: Project Management & Consultancy

Operational Risk & Crisis Management
Leading and Transforming Energy Companies

Company Consultancy Project
8-12 week supervised group assignment for a real client

In groups of 4 or 5, students are expected to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the first two terms to a live project. Teams will make an in-depth analysis and recommendations for actions that can realistically be implemented by the client company.

Company Consultancy Projects are a key element of the programme that enables students to get to know a sector or a specific function. They require significant commitment and focus.

Throughout the project, tutoring is provided by an ESCP professor.

Students learn how to approach an issue with a critical mindset, and how to react swiftly in unexpected situations with a creative and open-minded attitude.

Through the Company Consultancy Project, students learn how to work efficiently as a team and enhance their skills in:

Project planning and management
Data collection and analysis
Development of hypotheses and recommendations
Customer service
Public speaking and presentations
Client Interaction

Professional Mission
A professional mission in the form of an in-company internship of at least 4 months.

The programme ends with a minimum 16-week internship to be completed by the end of April 2022. The internship provides participants with the opportunity to be confronted with real business life conditions and develop their practical skills as part of an action learning pedagogy. These important jobseeking skills are developed with the professional support of School specialists in the Careers Office and the Alumni Association.

Satisfactory fulfilment of the internship requirement is also dependent on the completion of an internship report reviewed by the School and the internship sponsor.

The MSc in Energy Management degree is awarded upon the passing of all modules and the thesis, and completing the internship requirement.

The Corporate Relations Department

The Corporate Relations Department is dedicated to gathering placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of Careers fairs and events, giving you many opportunities to make contact.

Discover more about the Corporate Relations Department

Professional Thesis
Writing and defending a professional thesis

Students are required to complete a Master thesis which, in some cases, may be completed in partnership with a sponsor organisation.

The thesis is an individual project for the Master degree and must be approximately 12,000 words. It is a theory/praxis-driven investigation into a relevant business or management issue. Each student conducts the thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.

Students are encouraged from the start of the programme to think about a topic for their thesis. Master theses are processed and managed jointly by the Programme Office team and the Programme Director.

Submission Deadline: December 2021

The Master thesis requirement enables students to:

Develop skills in problem identification and formulation
Select appropriate research methods
Plan a complex piece of work
Collect and interpret relevant data
Carry out a critical analysis and formulate recommendations

Energy Expert Testimonial

“My interaction with the ESCP community and its Research Centre for Energy Management is always a refreshing engagement. Whilst the formal lectures and subject matter is given sufficient air time and consideration, the real learnings come via the ensuing discussion. As an example, the quality and pace of one debate quickly led from broad topics such as oil price variables, M&A market liquidity and the NOC / IOC dynamic, to local impacts such as environmental governance and industry accountabilities - all in the context of the question ‘can the oil industry coexist with society’s expectations?’ The collective energy, knowledge and participation of the ESCP cohorts is as unique as it is impressive.”

Stephen EDWARDS
CEO, Tailwind Energy Ltd