Study Plan for Master in Sustainable Energy Logistics (2026–2028)

Today, all companies have to pay attention to what kind of energy source they use. This will be increasingly important in the future, as policy and regulations are likely to become stricter. The combined knowledge of energy markets and energy sources, as well as efficient logistics solutions, makes this program unique.

The programme aims to give a thorough analysis and understanding of problems, challenges and solutions associated with all parts of the supply chains dealing with energy both on organization level and within the supply chain.

Along with presenting a broad range of logistics topics, the program gives an understanding of the energy situation in the world, comparing existing renewable energy sources, as well as non-renewable sources in terms of costs, qualities and availability. The program will also provide knowledge about efficient energy management, like e.g. dynamic purchasing from different energy sources, and analysis of energy use and emissions.

In addition, the programme will give an understanding of the energy market situation, comparing existing renewable energy sources as well as non-renewable sources both in terms of costs, qualities and availability.

The programme is taught entirely in English and is open to students from all countries. This means that students at the programme will have the benefit of belonging to a truly international group of students, and to enhance their language skills, making them ready for logistical careers in a more globalized economy.

After completing the programme, the successful candidate is expected to:

Knowledge

• have good knowledge about energy outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and possible future energy scenarios worldwide and specifically for Europe and Norway
• have specialized knowledge about different types of energy sources, energy industry, and energy economics
• have extensive knowledge of energy logistics systems and management of energy value chains
• have general knowledge of sustainability, reliability, and risks in energy systems
• have specific knowledge of energy production and decarbonization technologies, as well as supporting logistics activities in Norway and worldwide
• have knowledge about logistics operations management tools in general

Skills

• be able to compose country-specific energy review, comparing the historical energy balance and its trends
• be able to understand the specific challenges connected to the different energy value chains, energy usages, and the energy markets
• be able to analyze country-specific current and future scenarios for energy mix, considering economic aspects, risks in energy value chains, and environmental impacts
• be able to use advanced theory and methods for socio-economic assessment of energy value chains infrastructure and policy making
• be able to plan logistics resources, activities and flows in energy systems, and evaluate these resources and activity plans under various scenarios

General Competence

• be able to present and communicate professional issues relevant to energy logistics systems with focus on reliability, sustainability, and energy security
• be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills within innovative energy logistics applications and novel research areas
• be able to read scientific papers and other scientific works related to energy logistics with a critical view to identify trends and opportunities

Logistics deals with planning and management of the flow of products, services and information through the multi-level logistical network, starting with the suppliers of raw materials and up to the end users. For companies in the energy sector, reliable and efficient logistics operations are a key factor for sustainable and secure energy supply. Today, in the energy transition environment, amid rising geopolitical tensions, the selection and mix of energy sources are a matter of balancing energy security with economic, social, and environmental impacts.

This programme equips students with analytical and practical capabilities to design, plan, evaluate, and improve logistical processes across traditional and renewable energy value chains, with a focus on upstream logistics operations in energy production. The combination of knowledge and skills for efficient logistics operations planning in addition to competences in energy economics and energy analytics, based on the strong cooperation with the energy industry, makes this program unique.

This degree will qualify you for positions in logistics departments of energy companies in Norway and abroad, including major energy producers and their suppliers, offshore energy operators, and local and national energy agencies.

The international MSc program in Sustainable Energy Logistics at Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde), includes three modules: (1) courses on economics and sustainability in the energy sector such as Industrial Organization and Competition Policy, Energy Economics and Energy Transition; (2) courses on energy value chains such as Energy Analytics and Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability in Energy Logistics, Offshore Energy Logistics Planning, Upstream Offshore Logistics, and Planning of Renewable Energy Value Chains; (3) quantitative logistics methods taught in Transportation and Distribution, Vehicle Routing, and Discrete Event Simulation courses. The program is held as a full-time program (120 ECTS credits) over two years in Molde, and consists of 90 ECTS credits of coursework, and a MSc thesis of 30 ECTS credits in the fourth and final semester