Introduction
The MBA in Clean Technology Management (Energy & Clean Tech) was specially designed by Wittenborg University as a direct result of an international (EU) Interregional-funded research project between the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium and The Netherlands.
The project, named GREAT (an acronym for: Growing Renewable Energy Applications and Technologies) sought to encourage SMEs and collectives of SMEs to develop and apply sustainable technological solutions related to Renewable Energy, Smart Grid and Distributive Generation.
Course structure
The Wittenborg MBA is delivered in a block format, with 2 modules being covered every 6 weeks. The classes are inter-disciplinary - you study shared modules in semester 1 with MBA students from different business specialisations. Due to the rolling entry (6 times a year) groups are dynamic, extremely international and diverse.
The modules are delivered intensively over consecutive days in the so-called 'block format', which means that each module has 6 days of teaching split into two blocks of 3 days. Teaching methods include group work, case studies, presentations, and live projects. The course is delivered through a variety of approaches including lectures, presentations, tutorials and case studies, with an emphasis on interactive learning. Each module is taught by two lecturers, often a full time Wittenborg lecturer and a quest lecturer from a partner university. Modules include regular guest speakers from industry.
Areas of study
Semester 1
Semester 1 provides students with 6 of the core MBA subjects, balanced equally over the semester. Each module, given over a six week block, is weighted at 5 European Credits. These modules incorporate a number of classic functional business administration areas, which, besides by forms of classical delegation of knowledge, will be grasped by reflective learning, i.e. learning in which students reflect on their prior work experience or, in cases of part time students, on their current work and employment organisation in the light of the materials provided in the various modules. Students must have done all semester 1 modules in order to enter into semester 2 modules.
Reflective learning helps to develop critical thinking, self-awareness and analytical skills. It involves an individual in a reflective process. During Semester 1, students are given 9 hours of lessons of (an introduction to) Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques for Research, which is part of the Final Project. During Semester 1, guest speakers will be invited to give seminars during the third week of each block (Assignment and Literature review weeks).
Semester 1
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques for Research
- Management Accounting & Finance
- Operations Management
- International Management
- Information Management
Semester 2
Semester 2 provides students with one compulsory module strategic management that builds on the core modules from Semester 1. In addition to that, students follow 4 modules from the chosen specialist “pathway” Energy & Clean Technology .
Semester 2 Specialist Modules
- Corporate Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
- Smart Grids
- Industrial Marketing
- Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Hydro
- Zero-Energy Buildings and Energy Transition
During Semester 2, students are also given 9 sessions of Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques for Research in preparation of the Final Project. They will complete this with the production and submission of a Final Project Proposal.
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