MScCleantech Entrepreneurship

Location	United Kingdom, Cranfield Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) in Environmental Science, engineering or a related discipline or Business and Management. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Vykdamas į pasirinktą universitetą, privalai pasiimti patvirtintas dokumentų kopijas, kurių universitetas reikalavo stojimo metu.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 overall CAE: level C

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. To the Applicant Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. Select at least one referee who can comment on your recent academic ability or employment experience. To the Referee Please comment on the applicant’s suitability to undertake such studies. Where possible, please try to cover the following points in your reference: – In what capacity you have known the applicant and for how long – If the applicant is still studying, the likely result he or she will obtain – The applicant’s ability to work alone or as part of a team – The applicant’s general character – Any particular strengths or weaknesses – How the applicant’s achievements compare to those of his or her peers – The applicant’s skill in the use of English where English is not his or her first language – Your reply will be treated in confidence. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten. Please arrange for 2 referees to provide a reference. The reference should be on letterhead paper and preferably typewritten.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. cranfield.ac.uk/..eantech-entrepreneurship

Overview

In today’s lean economic climate, alternative energy strategies and clean technologies (Cleantech) present unique challenges to technology commercialisation. Cleantech will play a vital role in developing successful low carbon economies worldwide, and it needs trained personnel to achieve this.
Cleantech refer to any process, product or service that reduces negative environmental impacts through significant energy efficiency improvements, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection activities, and includes a broad range of technology relating to recycling, renewable energy, energy efficiency, greywater, etc.
The MSc in Cleantech Entrepreneurship combines Cranfield’s strengths in environmental science, engineering and entrepreneurship to equip future leaders in the Cleantech sector with the knowledge and skills to develop and commercialise technologies when an opportunity has been identified.

The MSc in Cleantech Entrepreneurship provides students with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in developing and commercialising sustainable technologies, including renewable energy and energy efficiency, water treatment/management, waste management, and resource efficiency. The objective is to develop individuals’ entrepreneurial mind-set and the skills required to create environmental, social and economic value focused on the innovation of clean technologies.

The specific aims are to enable you to: – Develop a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in the development and management of the water, energy and resource network. These resources are inextricably linked, which means the actions in one area impact on others – Obtain an in-depth knowledge of the key challenges in the management of renewable energy and energy efficiency – Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of water treatment and management, and to apply this knowledge to their organisations – Evaluate how alternative strategies to traditional fundraising and operational models can help early-stage ventures succeed. Examples include partnerships with large strategic players, ‘lean’ product development, and risk-sharing at the proof-of-concept phase.

In terms of the technologies, the course covers all forms of clean technologies, i.e. all renewable energy modalities and smart grids, water and wastewater management, resource management (including extraction of energy and resources from waste), agrifood systems etc. These form the basis for your own project, where we would encourage you to bring in your own expertise to create an idea that will make a difference in the world. So your background in space I could see translating into for example concentrated solar power solutions, but also perhaps technologies that need to perform under extreme conditions (polar or desert conditions).

Programme structure

The course comprises eight assessed modules, a group project and an individual research project.

Career opportunities

Successful students develop diverse and rewarding careers in environmental technology ventures either as founder, CEO or CTO, or as part of the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem supporting cleantech commercialisation, i.e. government ministries, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), environmental and business consultancies, public sector organisations and the manufacturing and service industries in the private sector.

Cranfield University’s strong reputation and links with potential employers provide you with outstanding opportunities to secure interesting jobs and develop successful careers. The increasing interest in the circular economy has also enhanced the career prospects of our graduates.

Cranfield’s applied approach and close links with industry mean 93% of our graduates find jobs relevant to their degree or go on to further study within six months of graduation. The careers team support you while you are studying and following graduation with workshops, careers fairs, vacancy information and one-to-one support.