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28 April 2026 – 27 July 2026
Master’s in Renewable Energy: What to expect
The Master’s degree programme in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy examines the growth of renewable energy technologies from a holistic perspective, including the technical, economic, legal and political background. In Germany, the energy transition has ushered in an unprecedented revolution in energy supply processes. This upheaval, centred around the explosive growth of renewable energy in Germany, also creates business opportunities for innovative companies in the national, European and international arena. The Master’s programme integrates a number of these young, dynamic enterprises to addresses renewable energy management and sustainability.
The programme is designed to help you develop the management skillsessential for this promising professional field. Besides furthering subject-specific skills in relation to alternative energy generation technologies, a key objective is for students to learn entrepreneurial behaviours and to acquire management and leadership skills. You will also gain intercultural skills and become proficient in business English.
Topics on the Master’s in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy
The energy transition has generated strong demand for highly qualified specialists who combine experts in renewable energy technologies with knowledge of the wider energy market, energy management and sustainability. You should also have an entrepreneurial mindset and be capable of handling management and leadership tasks on the national and international stage.
By the time you complete the Master’s degree programme in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy, you will have:
- In-depth specialist knowledge in the field of renewable energy
- Entrepreneurial skills
- The ability to take on management & leadership tasks
- English language skills that enable you to hold business discussions & discuss specialist topics with confidence
- Intercultural skills
We develop our students to become independent, discerning and responsible graduates who strive to play an active role in shaping the energy transition, focusing specifically on renewable energy, both domestically and internationally.
Master’s in Renewable Energy: Programme structure
Full-time students complete the degree programme in three semesters. The first two semesters consist of six modules each. The third semester is reserved exclusively for students to work on their Master’s thesis.
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1st semester
Module ECTS Strategic management, business start-ups (in the energy sector) 5 Innovative energy concepts and systems 5 Company valuations 5 Law for managers 5 International climate and energy policy (in English) 5 Intercultural competence (in English) 5 -
2nd semester
Module ECTS Information systems and -management for start-ups 5 Project Innovation and Research (in the energy sector) 5 Business plan project: “Energy” 5 Leadership, motivation and conflict management 5 Entrepreneurial marketing (with a focus on renewable energy) 5 English for specific purposes (in English) 5 -
3rd semester
Module ECTS Master’s thesis 30
Prof. Stefan Brunnert introduces the Master’s degree programme in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy
A Master’s programme with close links to practice in renewables
This practice-focused Master’s programme integrates companies from the energy industry. Lecturers and speakers with practical experience contribute their expertise to the programme. Several modules establish direct links with practice and research through case studies, guest lectures and group projects. The most pronounced practical links are usually provided by the Master’s thesis, with students encouraged to pursue a project in close cooperation with an industry company wherever possible, whether in Germany or abroad.
The following is a selection of companies involved in the Master’s programme:
Career prospects with a Master’s in Renewable Energy
Graduates from the Master’s degree programme enjoy recruitment and advancement opportunities with many companies in various industries. You could apply your expertise in renewable energy:
- in the design, project development, construction and operation of renewable energy installations
- in every area of business undertaken by energy suppliers & public utilities
- in the creation of energy concepts for cities & municipalities (e.g. as a climate protection manager)
- in industrial enterprises with a sustainable focus, e.g. by designing & implementing climate-neutral production processes
- in consultancies, e.g. energy consultancy and management consultancy firms
Did you know? In Germany alone, around 1,000 energy supply companies work to guarantee a secure supply of electricity, gas and heat.
“We greatly appreciate the close cooperation with HSWT. The practice-focused teaching and future-oriented content of this degree programme prepare students as effectively as possible for the challenges of the energy industry. The integration of digital technologies and sustainable strategies, which are crucial for the future of our industry, is particularly noteworthy.”
Key benefits of the Master’s in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy at HSWT
Shape the future
After completing the Master’s degree programme in Renewable Energy, you will be ready to work at the forefront of the energy transition in Germany, Europe and around the world.
Learn to lead
You will develop management and leadership skills to help you climb the career ladder.
Build a network
You will forge contacts with relevant industrial sectors and research institutes during your studies, making it easier to launch your career.
Admission requirements for the Master’s in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy
Admission to the Master’s programme at Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences is subject to the following admission requirements:
- A successfully completed undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in a technical or economics-related subject – with a focus on energy, and ideally renewable energy.
- If you hold a Bachelor’s degree in a different subject, you must demonstrate basic knowledge in the field of energy (usually via successfully completed modules, whether elective or compulsory, during your Bachelor’s degree programme). When we receive your application documents, we will review whether your past studies are sufficient. In certain cases, students may be able to compensate for a lack of energy-specific knowledge during the Master’s degree programme by taking up to four compulsory modules from our Bachelor's degree programme in Management of Renewable Energy. Please contact us at beratung.mee@hswt.de to discuss this.
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- Classes are predominantly held in German. Foreign students whose native language is not German must therefore demonstrate German language proficiency of at least Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
- Regarding the four English-language modules of the Master’s degree programme in Renewable Energy, students should ideally have English language proficiency of at least Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The HSWT Language Centre offers a voluntary aptitude test to assess language skills. If necessary, students can take appropriate language courses to work towards Level B2 through the Language Centre.
Application & application deadlines for the Master’s programme at HSWT
Applications for the Master’s in Renewable Energy must be submitted online. The application period for the summer semester runs from the beginning of December to 15 January; the application period for the winter semester runs from the beginning of May to 15 July.
Prospective students who obtained their undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree outside of Germany must obtain Preliminary Review Documentation (Vorprüfungsdokumentation – VPD) from uni-assist to apply for the Master’s programme in Business Management and Entrepreneurship in Renewable Energy. You can find detailed information on our international students information page. A test report (Testbericht) from uni-assist is not sufficient.
