Modules are taught in both English and German. An important aspect is the cooperation with and integration of national and international science and industry partners from the energy- and carbon-intensive sectors in the curriculum (e.g., guest lectures, panel discussions, …).

A key objective of the teaching activities is to provide an integrated perspective of the energy- and carbon-intensive industries to increase students’ awareness of the systemic interactions in these sectors. This will strengthen their abilities to holistically evaluate problems along socio-technological-economical-ecological-political (i.e., STEEP)dimensions and to develop systemic solutions for the decarbonization and transformation of such industries.

Students will be exposed to interdisciplinary methodologies to address STEEP challenges and the use of scientifically-grounded data/information to support policy/investment decision-making. An interactive and participatory teaching approach will develop their analytic skills and competences for empirical methodologies. Besides exposure to basic theories, quantitative and qualitative assessments via lectures, tutorials and project work, case analyses of actual issues and problems faced in the energy- and carbon-intensive industries will promote their skill development for independent problem-solving and team work.