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Master's Degree in Energy Management | 2027 Edition

Design your own path in Energy. A flexible Master's degree, accredited by CONEAU, that adapts to your interests and professional goals.

Start date:

02.08.2027
Duration: 700 hs.
Modality: Online

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Design your own specialization and lead the energy transformation!

The Master's in Energy Management allows you to build a flexible academic path to understand and lead the challenges of the energy transition, integrating hydrocarbons, renewable energies, lithium, hydrogen, the electricity market and new technologies.

Energy has ceased to be an isolated sector and has become an integrated resource system. Argentina and the region face the challenge of integrating hydrocarbons, renewable energy, and critical minerals such as lithium within a context of energy transition, regulatory pressure, and decarbonization goals.

In this new scenario, the market no longer demands isolated specialists, but professionals with a systemic vision capable of integrating technical, economic, regulatory and environmental variables to generate value and make strategic decisions.

The Master's Degree in Energy Management was created to respond to this paradigm shift through an innovative, flexible and accredited proposal , which allows for building a specialization aligned with the current and future challenges of the energy sector.

Why choose this master's degree?

  • Design your own academic path Selecting diplomas and programs according to your professional interests.
  • Develop a comprehensive vision of the energy business understanding the technical, economic and regulatory challenges of the sector.
  • Access a flexible, rolling enrollment option that fits your professional schedule.
  • Validate previous studies carried out within the academic offering of the Energy Institute.
  • Learn alongside industry leaders who actively participate in energy companies, organizations and projects in the region.
  • Obtain a Master's degree accredited by CONEAU with academic and professional recognition.

Become the professional who integrates different energy sources, understands the complexity of the market, and leads decision-making in the new global energy landscape.

Why study at Austral?

Study at the Universidad Austral It is about being part of an academic community recognized for its excellence, its connection with the professional world and its commitment to training leaders capable of generating real impact in their organizations and in society.

  • Academic excellence: one of the most recognized universities in the region for its academic quality, innovation and connection with the professional world.
  • Faculty of Engineering and Institute of Energy: The Master's program has the institutional support of leading figures in executive and specialized training in the energy sector.
  • Prestigious academic staff: The programs are taught by experts, managers and decision makers with real experience in companies, organizations and energy markets.
  • Applied training: a proposal that combines conceptual rigor with a practical approach, case analysis, and tools directly applicable to the professional environment.
  • Networking ecosystem: Austral connects its students with a network of professionals, leaders and organizations that are key players in the regional energy agenda.

Choose the Universidad Austral It is about accessing excellent training, connected with the industry and geared towards the real challenges of the energy sector.

Master's Degree Objectives

The Master's Degree in Energy Management aims to train professionals with analytical, strategic and managerial skills to lead projects, organizations and transformation processes within an increasingly dynamic, integrated and challenging energy sector.

Through a flexible and interdisciplinary academic approach, participants will develop a comprehensive vision of the energy business, incorporating tools for decision-making, investment management, and leadership of initiatives related to the energy transition.

Upon completion of the Master's program you will be able to:

  • Understanding the overall functioning of the energy matrix and from regional and international energy markets.
  • Develop tools for strategic decision-making in contexts of transformation and energy transition.
  • Integrate technical, regulatory, economic, and commercial knowledge applied to the energy sector.
  • Specialize in key areas of the industry such as renewable energy, lithium, hydrogen, hydrocarbons, the electricity sector, emissions reduction and new technologies.
  • Leading projects related to sustainability, energy efficiency and energy transition with a strategic and long-term vision.
  • Incorporate methodologies for data analysis, strategic planning, and investment evaluation to improve decision-making.
  • Strengthening interdisciplinary leadership skills and develop a systemic view of current energy challenges.

Train to lead the evolution of the energy sector with a strategic, interdisciplinary vision focused on the challenges of the global energy transition.

Who is it for?

The Master's Degree in Energy Management is geared towards professionals seeking to evolve into leadership positions, strengthen their decision-making capacity, and develop a strategic and comprehensive vision of current and future energy challenges.

Its flexible architecture allows the academic path to be adapted to different profiles and professional trajectories, integrating technical, economic, regulatory, commercial and management knowledge.

This program is specifically designed for:

  • Engineers and technical professionals who seek to broaden their vision of the energy business and access positions of greater responsibility.
  • Lawyers specializing in or linked to the energy sector interested in understanding the overall dynamics of the industry.
  • Economists and professionals in economic sciences that participate in projects, investments or analysis of energy markets.
  • Geologists and natural resource specialists who wish to complement their technical knowledge with management and leadership tools.
  • Professionals from energy, mining and industrial companies who are looking to update themselves in the face of the challenges of the energy transition.
  • Public sector officials and professionals involved in energy regulation, planning and policy.
  • Consultants, analysts and management profiles that require a cross-cutting understanding of the energy ecosystem.
  • Professionals interested in sustainability, energy transition and new energy markets who seek to develop a long-term strategic vision.

Professionals with a solid work history in the sector may also apply, even without a university degree, subject to evaluation of their background and in accordance with current regulations.

Extra information

The Master's degree combines a mandatory core course with a wide range of diplomas and elective programs.

  • Estimated duration: 2 years
  • Hours: 700 hours

Mandatory Main Route

  • Energy Economics
  • Energy Marketing
  • Strategic planning
  • Ethics

Elective Offer

Students will be able to configure their academic path by choosing from programs such as:

  • Diploma in Hydrogen Management
  • Diploma in Renewable Energy
  • Diploma in Petrochemical Business
  • Diploma in the Electrical Sector
  • Diploma in Lithium Production and Critical Energy Minerals
  • Diploma in Emissions Reduction Management
  • Diploma in Hydrocarbon Data Mining
  • Diploma in Energy Business
  • Diploma in Gas and Oil
  • Diploma in Downstream
  • Diploma in Geothermal Energy
  • Offshore Hydrocarbon Development Program
  • Program in Energy Economics and Finance – (coming soon)
  • Hydrocarbons Law

Master's Thesis

The program includes tutoring and personalized follow-up for the development of the Master's Thesis, integrating the knowledge acquired throughout the degree.

Modality:

  • Online – live classes (streaming)

  • Optional in-person sessions (CABA)

Duration:

  • Approximately 2 years (flexible depending on pace)

Workload:

  • 700 hours long.

Days and times:

  • According to the chosen program – Generally Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17:30 pm to 21:30 pm

Admission requirements

  • College degree

Approval requirements

  • 75% attendance

  • Approval of all modules

  • Master's Thesis

MAG DIRECTOR ING. ROBERTO S. CARNICER

Roberto Carnicer is a Civil Engineer (University of Buenos Aires) , specializing in Structural Engineering (Argentine Catholic University) and holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Sciences (Udine, Italy). He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and Director of its Energy Institute . He has extensive experience in international energy and nuclear projects and, since 1996, has been Vice President of Hub Energía , where he leads consulting services for natural gas, LPG, and LNG in Latin America.

 

COORDINATORS

Lawyer. Francisco Romano
Engineer Carlos Mendizábal

 

PROFESSORS

The program has an academic body composed of specialists from the Energy Institute and professionals active in the industry, from leading companies and organizations in the sector.

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