The curriculum of the Major in Sustainability and Energy Industry is designed to ensure and support the progressive professional and personal growth of students who benefit from a productive learning experience: lessons, case studies, group work sessions, and a high-level faculty comprised of both academics and professionals.
During the Master’s Degree Programme, students receive constant support from the Career Service Office that helps them increase their employability and find a curricular internship.
Induction week
The induction week is an introductive week to the Major in Sustainability and Energy Industry during which students can settle in and familiarise themselves with life on campus. Ice-breaking labs, seminars, workshops, and presentations allow students to meet their classmates and get a better idea of the services offered by Luiss Business School, as well as curricular and extracurricular activities.
General management
General management courses aim to give all students the necessary business management foundations in order to better understand new concepts that will be introduced during the core and advanced courses. The general management courses provide students with an overview that is highly useful upon entering the job market.
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- International Economics
- Strategic Management
- Organization & People Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- Marketing
- Planning and control for Internationalisation
Core courses
The core courses introduce students to industry-focused concepts that are specific to this major. These courses provide students with the key principles and skills they need to better understand their chosen sector.
- Megatrends in the Energy Ecosystem
- Technologies for sustainability in the energy industry: smart grid, IoT and smart mobility
- Financial Modelling for Energy
- Project Financing for Energy
- Oil & Gas: Industry Fundamentals Challenged by New Sources and New Geopolitics
- Renewable energy and sustainable development
- Energy and green transition
- Geopolitics
Advanced courses
The advanced courses provide students with an in-depth perspective on specific aspects of international business by adopting a more practical approach.
- Understanding Institutions: Opportunities and Constraints
- Strategy for a sustainable Growth in Energy Business
- Managing Risks in Energy Industry
- Market Design and the Role of Trade and Traders
- Taxation in the Energy Sector
- Increased Efficiency, Reduced Emissions
- Retail Management in the Energy Market
Learning Labs
Learning labs focus on personal development. During the programme, students develop cross-functional and soft skills by attending sessions to cultivate intellectual flexibility, develop problem solving skills, learn to adapt in diverse situations and refine cross-cultural awareness.
Internship
The curricular internship is generally done at the end of the Major in Sustainability and Energy Industry and represents an opportunity for students to combine theory and hands-on experience, coming into direct contact with professionals working in the industry. The Career Service Office supports students in their search for internship opportunities, thus helping to broaden their career prospects and giving them the possibility to acquire the necessary work experience, both increasing and improving their skills while expanding their business network.
Project Work
At the end of lectures, students test their preparation by carrying out an exciting group project. Under the guidance of a tutor they tackle a real case, chosen by our partners, and present their conclusions to a committee of experts.
Academic Calendar
The Master’s Degree Programme in International Management – Major in Sustainability and Energy Industry lasts 12 months and is divided in 4 terms.
Term 1: September-December 2023
Term 2: January-March 2024
Term 3: April-June/July 2024
Term 4: Internship
Please note that the academic calendar is subject to change, for more information and details please e-mail master@luissbusinessschool.it.
