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Study Plan for Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics (2023–2025)

Study information

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.

What do you learn?

Learning outcomes

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

Knowledge

• have good and general knowledge about logistics and supply chain management (SCM) in general.

• have specialized knowledge about SCM and sustainable energies

• have specialized knowledge about different types of energy sources and the relationship between these.

• have extensive knowledge of scientific theories and methods relevant to SCM, operational logistics and sustainable energy

• have knowledge about operations research and operations management in general

Skills

• be able to use advanced theory and methods to identify inefficient energy usages in supply chains.

• be able to propose improvements of organizational/structural changes, and suggest ways of implementing such changes associated with sustainable energy in a supply chain.

• be able to understand the specific challenges connected to the different supply chains, energy usages and the energy market.

General Competence

• be able to present and communicate professional issues relevant to logistics and sustainable energy.

• be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills within new areas of research and applications.

• be able to read scientific papers and other scientific work with a critical view

Admission

Admission takes place during the spring semester every year, and the MSc program in Sustainable Energy Logistics starts in the middle of August. The program is open for both Norwegian and international applicants who fulfil all the admission requirements, and where applicants from countries outside EU/EEA must document a minimum of NOK 137 907 per academic year to cover their own living expenses for their planned MSc studies. All admitted students have to pay a minor semester fee of NOK 745 per semester. Admitted international students from countries outside EU/EEA will be requested to transfer a minimum of NOK 137 907 to our Deposit Account for International Students within a deadline first stated in the letter of admission. Applicants from these countries must also document the same amount when they forward their online application for admission.

Applicants should have completed a recognized bachelor’s degree equivalent to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits within relevant academic areas: Logistics, Economics, Business Administration, Petroleum Logistics, Oil and Gas Logistics, Applied Geosciences, or relevant Engineering disciplines like e.g. Petroleum Engineering, Oil and Gas Engineering, and Industrial Engineering. Academic areas like Optimization, Operation Management/ Research, Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Information Technology/ Computer Science are also relevant.

Admission to the international MSc programs at HiMolde is highly competitive when it comes to grades. Applicants should preferably have an average grade of First Class/First Division or Second Class Upper Division or equivalent grades from their recognized bachelor’s degree/ or from a combination of their bachelor’s and master’s degrees to be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed only a HND (Higher National Diploma) or similar Diploma/Advanced Diploma Educations do not qualify to apply for admission.

International applicants from some countries will be required to fulfil the formal English language requirements by completing a recognized English test with a sufficient score result: (TOEFL (ITB): minimum score of 79, TOEFL (Computer based test): minimum score of 213 or TOEFL (Paper based test):minimum score of 550, IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0 or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 53. For further information about the admission requirements for different countries, please see the information under application procedures and the country list.

 

Application deadlines:

15 January 2024: International applicants from countries outside of EU/EEA applying directly from abroad, and applicants who have a temporary residence permit in Norway.
15 April 2024: Applicants who are either Norwegian or Nordic citizens, Nordic citizens (can also apply within 15 January 2024), or applicants who already have a permanent residence permit in Norway. Applicants who are citizens of a country within EU/EEA.

 

Administrative Contact Person International applicants:

Ragnhild Brakstad, Senior Adviser/International Coordinator MSc studies
email:ragnhild.brakstad@himolde.no

Phone: +47 71 21 41 08

Structure and content

Programme content

Logistics deals with the organization of the flow of products, services and information from the raw materials to the end user, and builds on a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. For a large number of industrial and business companies, achieving high quality logistics operations will be the key competitive factor for future success. Oil and gas companies or other industry dealing with the energy sector are no exception from this. Today, all companies 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 international MSc program in Sustainable Energy Logistics at Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde) , includes most of the courses from the previous international MSc program in Petroleum Logistics. Some of the courses are however, new 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 course work, and a MSc thesis of 30 ECTS credits in the fourth and final semester.

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 also provides knowledge about efficient energy management, like e.g. dynamic purchasing from different energy sources, and analysis of energy use and emissions. The main objective is to give knowledge within a broad spectrum of energy topics in combination with logistics.

Content and structure of the programme

The program courses use a wide range of teaching and study methods. Standard courses run over one semester with classes once or twice per week, but in some cases a course can include more intensive teaching within a limited time period. Students have homework in terms of exercises, computer lab work, case studies and essays, both individually and in groups. The one-week seminars in the third semester are intensive courses with a mix of lectures, homework, discussions and student presentations. Participation in the seminars normally requires that students have passed the mandatory courses in the two first semesters. Students finalize the degree by carrying out a supervised research project and write their thesis on basis of this. Students enrolled in the program are expected to do at least 40 hours of study work per week. The program is not suited for distance learning.

Organisation and learning

The program courses use a wide range of teaching and study methods. Standard courses run over one semester with classes once or twice per week, but in some cases a course can include more intensive teaching within a limited time period. Students have homework in terms of exercises, computer lab work, case studies and essays, both individually and in groups. The one-week seminars in the third semester are intensive courses with a mix of lectures, homework, discussions and student presentations. Participation in the seminars normally requires that students have passed the mandatory courses in the two first semesters. Students finalize the degree by carrying out a supervised research project and write their thesis on basis of this. Students enrolled in the program are expected to do at least 40 hours of study work per week. The program is not suited for distance learning.

Required study progression

An achievement of at least 75% of nominal study progression during an academic year is required in order to maintain the place in the study programme.

Future studies

The MSc programme in Sustainable Energy Logistics will qualify to apply for admission to the PhD program in Logistics at Molde University College, as well as other PhD programs.