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Course Syllabus

Master 2023/2024

The Future of Energy

Type: Elective course (Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy)
Area of studies: Management
Delivered by: Department of Educational Programmes
Where: Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge
When: 1 year, 3 module
Mode of studies: offline
Open to: students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors: Liliana N. Proskuryakova
Master’s programme: Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation
Language: English
ECTS credits: 3
Contact hours: 32

Course Syllabus

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Abstract

The course is based on most notable energy, water and environment/climate research outcomes with a focus on science, technology, and innovation in these spheres. Additionally, analytical and strategic documents from companies and government agencies are analysed. Theoretical concepts are illustrated with real-life case studies. The course director and invited experts (guest lecturers from water and energy companies) provide a combination of different perspectives: policy, engineering (technology), economic, and management. The materials are meant to provide background knowledge, explain theoretical concepts, offer methodological support, as well as to give a global and cross-country perspectives. The class in organized in flipped learning mode, when students study the suggested materials before the class and discuss them (practice) during the class. This elective course is delivered in one module. There are no study pre-requisites.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • • Provide students with basic knowledge of energy, water, and environmental systems, their key elements, and their future design (outlook)
  • Explain and provide examples of the main methods used in energy, water, and environmental technology foresight studies
  • Explain and provide examples of the key energy, water, and environment policy tools and best practices, with a focus on science, technology and innovation in these spheres
  • Develop the abilities to identify, collect and interpret data and information on energy, water, and environment systems for evidence-based decision-making
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Applied policy analysis for national, regional, local and corporate decision-making; Energy security basic analysis skills
  • Basic knowledge of energy systems analysis; Understanding how present and future energy systems are designed and their main components
  • Knowledge of energy systems implications for economic, social and environmental development
  • Basic knowledge of energy technology foresight at national, sectoral, and corporate level
  • Understanding the main methods and approaches to manage sustainable development and ESG at corporate level
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Topic 1. The introduction to present and future energy, water and environmental systems: key elements and their interrelation
  • Topic 2. Global resource governance
  • Topic 3. The transformation of energy and water companies
  • Topic 4. National energy and water policies and their environmental, social and cross-sectoral implications
  • Topic 5. Energy and water technology foresight: from research to policy advice
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking 1. Group home assignment 1
    One group assignment prepared together with fellow students - a case study (a presentation of maximum 20 slides). The size of such groups are determined by students themselves.
  • non-blocking Group in-class assignments (GCA1)
    Miro Board assignments at lectures and seminars based on material provided in advance (literature, presentations on topics 1 and 2) on the topic
  • non-blocking 3. Final exam
    Final exam (E) is performed in the form of open-ended questions that have to be answered in a written form at a certain date. Two out of four questions have to be answered within 90 minutes. The tasks and supervision will be in the online mode.
  • non-blocking Group in-class assignments (GCA2)
    Miro Board assignments at lectures and seminars based on material provided in advance (literature, presentations on topics 3 and 4) on the topic
  • non-blocking Group home assignment 2 (GHA2)
    “The transformation of an energy company” to be presented during the last seminar
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2023/2024 3rd module
    1. Group home assignment 1 (GHA1): A critical analysis of global energy governance 2. Group in-class assignments (GCA1): Miro Board assignments at lectures and seminars based on material provided in advance (literature, presentations on topics 1 and 2) on the topic 3. Group in-class assignments (GCA2): Miro Board assignments at lectures and seminars based on material provided in advance (literature, presentations on topics 3 and 4) on the topic 4. Group home assignment 2 (GHA2): “The transformation of an energy company” to be presented during the last seminar 5. Final Exam (FE)
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • BUCKLEY, M., & JAMES, D. (2018). Investing in a Clean Energy Future. Electric Perspectives, 43(6), 42. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=f5h&AN=133147932
  • Dawud Ansari, Franziska Holz, & Hashem al-Kuhlani. (2019). Energy, Climate, and Policy towards 2055: An Interdisciplinary Energy Outlook (DIW-REM Outlook). DIW Berlin, German Institute for Economic Research. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.b.diw.diwpok.pbk139
  • Global Water Transfer Megaprojects: A Potential Solution for the Water-Food-Energy Nexus? (2018). Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.F0BE42E6
  • Sreekanth, K. J. (2018). Energy Policy: Perspectives, Challenges and Future Directions. [New York, NY]: Nova. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1855253

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Chaiyapa, W., Esteban, M., & Kameyama, Y. (2018). Why go green? Discourse analysis of motivations for Thailand’s oil and gas companies to invest in renewable energy. Energy Policy, (C), 448. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.eee.enepol.v120y2018icp448.459
  • Global energy foresight: Trends and main drivers of the future energy system. (2013). Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.9176F441
  • Impact of the decarbonisation of the energy system on employment in Europe [Elektronische Ressource] / Arno Behrens ... Centre for European Policy Studies. (2014). Brussels. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.444944001
  • John Wiseman, Stephanie Campbell, & Fergus Green. (2017). Prospects for a “just transition” away from coal-fired power generation in Australia: Learning from the closure of the Hazelwood Power Station. CCEP Working Papers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.p.een.ccepwp.1708
  • Proskuryakova, L., & Filippov, S. (2015). Energy Technology Foresight 2030 in Russia: An Outlook for Safer and More Efficient Energy Future. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.B29560B4

Authors

  • Терегулова Адель Анваровна
  • Proskuriakova LILIANA NIKOLAEVNA