COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

To be able to comprehend the critical role and influences of energy resources, energy supply and energy demand for policy-makers, collectives and society.

To be able to evaluate the problems and circumstances about energy studies by using theoretical and practical knowledge in fundamental disciplines of energy studies such as geopolitics, market dynamics, technologies, risk management, environmental issues, legal issues, transportation, and strategies.  

To be able to analyse multi-dimensional problems through working with others and to demonstrate leadership in addressing complex issues in the field of energy studies.

To be able to develop an understanding of the key energy policy issues relating to structures, markets, institutions, regulations, climate change and environment in a critical perspective.

To be able to acquire an informed opinion on contemporary methods, strategies and policies implemented in the international energy arena, and the ability to engage with policy-makers, business representatives, and regulators among others.

Be able to analyse, formulate, and handle energy related questions from a social science and humanities perspective, with an overview the theories, scenarios and concepts by using scientific research methods.

To critically evaluate data and systematically examine issues relating to the international energy arena, utilizing knowledge on recent developments in the scope of energy studies.

To be able to have ethical, social and scientific values in the stages throughout the processes of gathering, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data relevant to Energy.

To be able to prepare an original thesis/term project, utilizing appropriate methodologies of broad social sciences and humanities related disciplines applied to the questions and/or issues.

To be able to follow new research and developments, publish scientific articles and participate the debates in academic meetings in the field of Energy through a foreign language.