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The Energy Transition: Where Business Meets Science

Summer Program

Jean-Michel-Gauthier
A successful strategy today hinges upon energy markets and prices. We will offer you the energy background that is needed irrespective of your career path. 
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When?

On-Campus: June 16 - 27 Summer 2025
 

Applications are OPEN for Summer 2025.
 

Apply now

 

Why this Summer Program ?

Constantly striving to bring you cutting edge content, this program builds on the success of the former Business & Climate Change summer program to meet the needs and demands of a rapidly changing business environment.
 

  • Explore the scientific principles that are propelling the shift towards sustainable energy across various sectors.
  • Learn to deal with real life business cases and improve your knowledge of the energy industry.
  • Accessible to students of all backgrounds who wish to have an impact on the global governmental and environmental landscape by thinking about energy in new and progressive ways.
  • Enjoy the HEC pedagogy of applying theory to real-world cases.
  • Unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with like-minded peers from around the world and present your project for international peer-review.
  • Created and taught by leading professors and experts in energy from a variety of sectors, including finance.
  • Top feedback from our participants (see Students & Faculty page).

 

Overview

The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Climate change, driven by carbon emissions from human activity, is reshaping economies, industries, and societies. To avoid irreversible and catastrophic impacts, limiting global warming to 1.5° C by the end of this century is now crucial. Urgent action is therefore required - ranging from the adoption of renewable energy systems to sustainable business models. Reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching net zero in 2050 presents both challenges and opportunities across industries, from energy and transport to construction and finance.

Industry-specific challenges and opportunities

  • Energy Industry: A shift from fossil fuels to decentralized renewable energy systems is driving new business models and investment strategies
  • Transport Industry: Reducing emissions requires rapid adoption of electrification, alternative fuels, and smart mobility solutions
  • Construction Industry: Stricter regulations demand energy-positive and net-zero buildings, accelerating innovation in materials and efficiency
  • Financial Sector: Sustainable finance is reshaping capital flows, with ESG disclosures, green bonds, and impact investing gaining momentum

The aim of The Energy Transition: Where Business Meets Science program is therefore to enable future leaders to make informed business decisions based on a solid scientific understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead. It will equip participants with the knowledge and strategic insights needed to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the summer program, participants will be able to do the following:

  • Internalize the science behind climate change and the implications for energy transition in diverse sectors
  • Acquire a solid understanding of global and regional resources/energy issues across the various segments of the value chain
  • Understand international and national energy & climate policies, including carbon taxation and carbon trading systems
  • Grasp the economics of new energy sources, including decentralization and digitization of energy systems, renewable capacity development, wind and solar energy contracts and regulations
  • Appreciate the role of Positive Impact Finance, including new financing mechanisms and the new business model of the finance industry
  • Recognize the importance of the new disclosure obligations from companies in the face of ESG Rating Agencies and the management of environmental and social risks

 

Learning methods

The program is highly interactive, blending theory with real-world application through:

  • Engaging lectures and expert-led discussions
  • Case studies focusing on real-life business challenges
  • Group projects, coaching sessions, and presentations
     

Assessment

Participants will be evaluated based on the following: 

  • Group work exercises
  • Case study pitch

 

Participants who successfully complete the program will earn 5 ECTS credits.

All students who are seeking credit are encouraged to consult their home academic institution to validate credit transfer.

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