About MBA EES

COMBINATION OF CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICE 

MBA programme Energy Economics (EES) is a unique, multidisciplinary, international postgraduate MBA programme which connects international management practices and the latest, cutting-edge scientific accomplishments in the energy sector. The program fosters a unique multidisciplinary approach to the Energy Economics problems, by combining the most important elements of Economic, Business and Technical knowledge needed for Management functions in Energy sector.
Students will acquire skills needed to create sustainable business strategies, objectively evaluate feasibility of energy projects, spot the new important trends, innovations and disruptors in the industry, and improve service quality in energy sector. Skills and knowledge provided by the MBA EES programme enable students to successfully predict important trends, perform robust forecasting and planning in the energy markets, effectively implement risk management practices, optimize financial performance and project management.
MBA programme is created by the top experts in academia and business. The study program gives students needed knowledge and practical tools used in energy sector. Every course of this MBA programme is delivered jointly by experts from academia, energy businesses and energy regulators. The MBA study programme is designed and delivered in cooperation with experts and business leaders from:

• Global/international energy and financial companies (e.g. MOL, ABB, Siemens, RWE, Saudi Aramco, Slovnaft, Polskie LNG, Kompania Węglowa, Srbijagas, PKN Orlen, Raiffeisen, ...)
• Croatian energy companies (HEP, HOPS, Plinacro, PPD, INA, Crodux, PSP, KONČAR, Dalekovod, JANAF, ...) 
• Energy market regulators and associations (ACER - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, United States Energy Association, Energy Community, HERA – Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency, HROTE – Croatian Energy Market Operator, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts, Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, CIGRE, CIRED, ...)
• Academia experts (EFRI, Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing Zagreb, Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering Zagreb, EKONERG, UNFCCC Climate Change Secretariat, University of Glasgow, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Humboldt Univerzitet zu Berlin, Ural Federal University, College of Europe, Brandenburg University of Technology, National Research University Higher School of Economics, University of Business and Technology Saudi Arabia, University of Bahrain...)

Interdisciplinary approach and integration of real practice and science is what makes this MBA programme unique.
Besides providing practical tools, knowledge and international experience, MBA programme Energy Economics (EES) provides a unique opportunity for networking and creating partnership with colleagues from energy sector. You will work and learn with motivated and ambitious managers and experts from many companies and institutions, and have a chance to learn from them and cooperate with them.

- Board members of companies in energy and related sectors
- Middle management in departments related to energy, environmental protection and related industry
- Professionals working in the energy sector
- Professionals with strong technical education who are promoted to managerial functions
- Professionals in non-governmental organizations related to energy sector and environmental protection
- Professionals in financial institutions (managers, analysts, researchers)
- Researchers in institutes and universities dealing with energy issues
- Professionals whose work is related to energy sector and environmental protection, wanting to acquire modern and professional knowledge, as well as improve their competencies

Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar (EIHP)
Savska cesta 163
HR – 10000, Zagreb, Croatia

The Postgraduate Specialist Study Program (MBA) EES can be enrolled by persons that have completed a university graduate study. Since this program is multidisciplinary, it may be enrolled by persons who have completed a graduate study program in economics, engineering, law or other related studies. The candidates are required to have at least 3 years of professional experience on jobs related to energy industry or sustainable development. Candidates without practical experience could be allowed to apply provided that their GPA score, during graduate studies, is above 4.5, in addition to providing two references from university professors. All candidates should have good knowledge and active use of business English.
- Competences and techniques needed for creation of sustainable business strategies
- Efficiency improvements in the energy sector
- Objective evaluation of projects in the energy sector 
- Improved quality of services in energy sector
- Knowledge about financial derivatives for the purpose of trade and risk protection
- Optimization of project financial management
- Improvement of successful planning in the energy sector
- Faster adaptation of best industry standards
- Development of skills and techniques needed for successful delivery of EU projects 
- Knowledge about the smart energy systems which are a basis for  EU and US energy strategies
- Understanding how to successfully adapt business activities to the energy sector regulation


ACADEMIC TITLE

Upon completion of the MBA EES Programme, candidates are awarded the academic title Specialist in Energy Economics (MBA).


SCHOLARSHIP FEE: 5.699 EUR
Possibility to pay in 3 installments or via University subsidized student loans