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enreg Institute for Energy and Regulatory Law Berlin e.V.
Courses are held in English (100%). Participants have to write the Master's thesis in English.
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With Europe's largest economy, Germany has long been at the heart of the energy transition. This development continues to be spearheaded from Berlin, making it the perfect place to study energy law!
The Technische Universität Berlin offers the advanced Master of Business Law in European and International Energy Law at the EUREF Campus, located right in the heart of Berlin. The programme offers lawyers, engineers, economists, and other professionals an excellent opportunity to gain expertise in the field of international and European energy law. Students will become acquainted with the technical and economic foundations of energy markets as well as areas of law relevant to the value chains in the electricity and gas sector. The curriculum covers topics such as competition law, regulatory law, and economic fundamentals.
Lecturers hail from around the globe (including countries such as Germany, USA, UK, Russia, Switzerland, and Belgium) and have expertise in all areas of the energy sector. Lecturers work in a variety of fields, such as academia, European and national authorities (European Commission and national regulatory authorities), international and national energy companies, major law firms, and courts.
The course is supported by the Institute for Energy and Regulatory Law Berlin Inc. (http://enreg.eu) – an independent non-profit association for legal research under private law (founded as the Centre for Antitrust Law in 1986). The main research areas of the institute relate to the advancement of competition in the energy and telecommunication markets in the European Union and the development of the energy sector in an era of ever greater reliance on renewable energies ("Energiewende"). The research activities focus on German and European regulatory law of network industries, energy efficiency and energy climate law, energy contract law and consumer protection law as well as energy antitrust law as a part of general competition law. Telecommunications and railway regulation has also been addressed since 1999. Since 2008, the institute‘s activities have also included water law. The managing director, Professor Dr Jochen Mohr, and his large network of lawyers, economists, and entrepreneurs in the energy industry work in close coordination with the MBL organising team.
The Academic Director of the MBL programme is Professor Dr iur Dr rer pol Dres hc Franz Jürgen Säcker, editor and author of leading publications in the field of energy law. He is editor and co-author of the large-scale academic work Berlin Commentary on Energy Law ("Berliner Kommentar zum Energierecht"), which encompasses four volumes and more than 12,000 pages. The MBL programme is also supported by our Academic Programme Managers, Dr Susanne Wende and Eadbhard Pernot.
The Master's programme is taught over a period of two semesters. Studies are covered in six modules. The first three modules are dedicated to the fundamentals of energy regulation, including the general legal framework for energy as well as the economic characteristics of electricity and gas regulation. Students will become acquainted with the fundamentals of energy regulation.
The final three modules cover energy regulation in greater depth. Here, legal provisions are examined in tandem with the value chain of energy, from production and transmission/distribution to trade and supply. Each module is dedicated to one stage of the energy value chain: The fourth module is dedicated to the generation stage, the fifth module to the grid operation stage, and the sixth module to the energy trade and supply. Finally, the Master's thesis, due in the second semester, concludes the programme and allows students to showcase their knowledge and skills learned throughout the year.
In addition to the lectures, students will be offered the opportunity to extend their learning experience beyond the classroom during several excursions. Students visit the EEX (the largest electricity stock exchange in Continental Europe) in Leipzig, AURUBIS (an energy intensive undertaking) in Hamburg, ALEO Solar (a photovoltaics manufacturer) in Prenzlau, Vattenfall (a CHP plant) in Berlin, Gasag (a gas company) in Berlin, and Stromnetz Berlin and 50Hertz (network operators).
The semester contribution (enrolment fee) amounts to 307.54 EUR per semester and is not included in the tuition fees. It offers a semester ticket covering public transport in the Berlin metropolitan area (ABC zones).
In order to cover their living expenses (room and board, health insurance, books, personal costs) for the study period in Berlin, we recommend that participants budget approx. 800 EUR per month.
Applicants must have successfully completed a programme of studies preferably in law or economics, and require professional experience of at least one year.
All applicants must submit a written application which presents their educational and professional background, as well as their reasons for wanting to pursue the programme of study. Applicants should have professional experience, ideally in the field of energy supply, although experience in other fields is acceptable.
Applicants must provide proof of their English skills: level B2 (or higher) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (not required in the case of high school graduation in English)
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Due to the fact that the full-day class lectures take place only two to three days per week, professional activities may be exercised to a limited extent, for example, in firms and companies at the EUREF Campus.
The Career Service at Technische Universität Berlin offers a wide array of services to students seeking employment during their studies in Berlin as well as after completion of their degree programme.
Although Technische Universität Berlin does not itself provide student accommodation, the "Studentenwerk Berlin" (a local non-profit agency for students affairs) offers a number of accommodation options for students enrolled at educational institutions in Berlin. Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office (http://www.studentenwerk-berlin.de) or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 300 EUR. Private accommodation can be found on the Internet at: http://www.studenten-wg.de and https://housinganywhere.com/berlin--Germany/tu-berlin/sign-up
The internationally renowned Technische Universität Berlin (TUB) is located in Germany's capital city at the heart of Europe. The academic activities focus on achieving sharply defined goals: building a distinctive profile for our university, ensuring exceptional performance in research and teaching, providing our graduates with excellent qualifications, and a modern approach to university administration. The TUB strives to promote the dissemination of knowledge and to facilitate technological progress through adherence to the core principles of excellence and quality. Strong regional, national and international networking with partners in science and industry are an important aspect in these endeavours. TUB is an internationally renowned, research-intensive university dedicated to promoting science and technology for the benefit of broader society and committed to the principle of sustainability. The challenges and problems facing modern societies cannot be met on the basis of findings from individual disciplines. TUB is addressing these challenges with the aid of transdisciplinary collaborative projects. The establishment of important research partnerships in the context of the Excellence Initiative, the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the European Institute for Innovation and Technology, in addition to constantly increasing third-party funding for research projects, demonstrate the dynamic developments in this area. Prestigious science prizes and awards make these successes even more obvious; these include Alexander von Humboldt Chairs, Einstein Chairs, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prizes, and numerous grants from the European Research Council.
Research for Innovation – a credo that TUB impressively implements. Its extraordinary profile as a technical university in association with its humanities, social sciences, planning, and economics programmes is indeed an excellent breeding ground for strong interdisciplinarity. By combining basic and applied research endeavours, and with close links to partners in science and industry, university researchers tackle societal issues and develop forward-looking solutions. In close cooperation with EUREF AG, a new TUB campus has emerged on the property of the former Gasometer in Berlin's Schöneberg district and was inaugurated in October 2012. Four advanced Master's programmes dealing with the issue of "City and Energy" are offered here. This facility comprises 1,700 square metres of floor space in a historic, red brick building called "the water tower". These course offerings are fully integrated into the overall structure of the European Energy Forum (EUREF). Companies and research institutes addressing the topic of "Intelligent city for work, research, education and living" are finding homes here. Through close cooperation between science and teaching on the one hand, and research and practical applications on the other, the EUREF Campus serves as a powerful test platform for a sustainable model city.
As the capital of Germany and Germany's largest metropolis, Berlin offers unparalleled opportunities for students to enrich their extracurricular activities with culture, history, travel, and professional development. One of Europe's principal artistic centres, Berlin offers drama, musical performances and art exhibitions, as well as world-class cultural events such as the Berlinale film festival. Historically, Berlin is a fascinating city, bearing witness to Germany's Imperial Period, serving as the cultural epicentre in the twenties, and being resurrected as a divided city during the Cold War. Now a vibrant symbol of German reunification, Berlin has been a focal point for European historical trends and movements. Only a short trip from Germany's northern coastal regions and serviced by international train and air connections, Berlin also offers excellent opportunities for inter-European travel. Berlin is most strongly influenced by the presence of the German government, but also serves as a major European financial centre. For law students, this blend offers a range of opportunities for political and business internships, close contact to a broad variety of multicultural, political and diplomatic groups and associations, as well as good connections to major law firms active in the region. These unique opportunities in cultural and public life enable students to develop both personal and professional interests.
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