Study Fee: Click here to view the tuition and subscription options. Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal. Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: Europe: Switzerland GCC: Dubai (UAE) Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level A copy of passport or national ID Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Master in Economics of the Clean Energy Transition

Feb 22
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The Master study program in Economics of the Clean Energy Transition is a forward-looking, research-intensive academic pathway designed for professionals and graduates who seek to understand, analyze, and shape the economic transformation driven by global decarbonization, renewable energy systems, and sustainable finance. Positioned at a study level equal to EQF Level 7 and aligned with the second European cycle, the program is equivalent to 60 ECTS and provides advanced theoretical, analytical, and applied research competencies.

As governments, corporations, and international institutions accelerate their climate commitments, the economic dimensions of the clean energy transition have become central to policy design, investment strategies, and long-term competitiveness. This program equips participants with the tools to critically evaluate carbon markets, green taxation, energy pricing mechanisms, renewable energy investment models, sustainable development frameworks, and the macroeconomic implications of transitioning from fossil-fuel dependency to low-carbon economies.

The structure of the program reflects its strong research orientation. It includes five modules:

Two research-focused modules dedicated to advanced research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and data analysis in energy economics.
Two general modules that provide interdisciplinary foundations in economic theory, global sustainability governance, and strategic policy analysis.
One specialized module concentrated specifically on the economics of renewable energy systems, climate finance, and clean technology markets.

The program culminates in a substantial research thesis and related academic activities, enabling participants to produce original research that contributes to contemporary debates in energy transition economics. Learners may investigate topics such as green bonds and sustainable finance instruments, energy security and geopolitics, carbon pricing models, circular economy systems, hydrogen markets, electrification strategies, or economic resilience in post-carbon societies.

With a minimum duration of 12+ months, the program offers flexibility for participants who may wish to extend their research period according to professional or personal commitments. Its research-based design makes it particularly suitable for policy analysts, sustainability managers, economists, energy consultants, financial analysts, and professionals working in governmental or international organizations.

Graduates of this Master study program are expected to demonstrate:

Advanced analytical capacity in energy and environmental economics
Strong research and policy evaluation skills
Strategic understanding of climate-related financial instruments
Ability to interpret global energy market transformations
Competence in designing economically viable clean energy solutions

By combining economic theory, sustainability strategy, and applied research, the Master study program in Economics of the Clean Energy Transition prepares participants to actively contribute to one of the most significant structural transformations of the 21st century.