Building Skills for the Sustainable Knowledge Economy

Energy Technology, Economics and Policy

Program Catalog
College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability (CEES)
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Introduction to Program
Understanding all facets of the renewable and non-renewable energy sources is essential for creating a strong
career in the energy sector. This past decade has witnessed a tenfold increase in investment by the G 20
countries in the renewable energy technologies. This phenomenal expansion in investment has simultaneously
increased the demand for skilled workers who have the knowledge and skills to work in the energy economy.
The post graduate diploma program in Energy Technology, Economics and Policy provides students with a
detailed insight into both the renewable and non-renewable energy sectors by comparing renewable
technologies to conventional fossil fuel technologies at the local, national and international levels. The program
covers the economics of power generation, climate change policy and the environmental impact of the
electricity generation, energy security and geopolitics.
All programs are delivered online through an easily navigable learning platform. Students can learn at their
computers when and where they desire. The programs are structured to allow students and their professors to
collaborate online. Professors from throughout the world can educate a global student body. All assignment and
tests are available online, on the learning platform.
College of Energy, Environment, and Sustainability:
CEES is an education initiative of Bridging Nations Foundation, a non-profit policy think tank, based in
Washington, DC, USA. CEES provides education programs that are relevant for energy, environmental, and
sustainability leadership. The programs are offered as single course certificate programs and as post graduate
diploma programs (PG Diploma) which required completion of 4 relevant single course certificates. CEES uses
multiple delivery methods for its program delivery, including self-paced e-learning, instructor-led online contact
classes and blended classrooms.
The College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability takes learning to another level. With its innovative and
convenient online courses. CEES aims to give students and working professionals the knowledge and skills they
need, to get opportunity and career boost in the sustainable green tech industry.
CEES offers four post graduate diploma programs and more than 40 online, career-centric individual certificate
programs in sustainable green technology.
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Programs covered in Energy, Technology, Economics, and Policy (ETEP)
To obtain a post graduate diploma (PG Diploma) in ETEP, students must enroll for four certificate courses
within the program. Upon completion of the four certificate courses, the PG Diploma will be awarded.
I. PG Diploma Program
No. PG Diploma
Program
Certificate
programs
to complete
Duration Max
Duration
Prerequisites
(One of the following)
Fees
1 Energy
Technology,
Economics, &
policy
4 6
months
12
months
Graduate
Final year under grad
students
Diploma holder
Working professionals
INR
30,000
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II. Certificate Programs:
Students can also enroll in any individual certificate program. Each certificate program takes three months to
complete, requires no prerequisites and costs INR 10,000
Sr. No Certificate Code Certificate Name
1 EP01 Geopolitics of Energy Security
2 EP03 Carbon Markets
3 EP04 Global Resource Interdependence
4 EP06 Sustainable Economic Development
5 EP09 Renewable Energy: Technology, Economics and Policy
6 EP11 Environmental Impact
7 EP14 Water Sustainability
8 SS01 Innovations, Entrepreneurship and Green Careers
9 SS02 International Languages Mandarin
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Admission Process:
Follow three easy steps for Registration:
1. Apply online: http://www.cees-edu.org/apply.php
2. Pay fees
3. Submit the following documents to the Academic Coordinator:
a) Your resume
b) Letter of Interest
c) Transcripts or Mark Sheet
Workload:
x Approximately three hours per week
x Each week will have two online elearning classes and one online contact class
x Each course will have 24 asynchronous lectures of approximately one hour each and 12 synchronous
contact classes one hour each
Course Delivery:
CEES uses the E-Three Learning Platform to deliver its online courses effectively. Students can access the
platform by using a login and password they will receive once they are enrolled.
The CEES learning platform will provide the following learning tools:
x Syllabus
x Lecture notes
x Study materials
x Audio-visual material
x Reference links
x Online technical support
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Minimum Technical Requirement to access E-Three Learning Platform:
A computer
Internet connection (broadband preferred)
Latest version of Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer
Latest version of Flash Player
Assessment:
Each certificate program has minimum of three assignments and a final assessment. The assignments
combine multiple choice questions, short-form and long-form questions and projects.
The students will be evaluated based on graded assignments. On successful completion of the program,
the candidate will be awarded a certificate for that program.
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Certificate Program Details:
EP01: Geopolitics of Energy Security
This certificate program will help students to gain solid historical backgrounds on the political and economic
stability of energy exporters, understand the interconnectedness of political and economic stability.
Topics Covered:
Introduction: Defining Energy Security
Energy Insecurity in History
Dynamics of the Contemporary Energy security and Its role in Geopolitics
Central Asia: The not-so-Great Game?
Eurasia and Energy Security
Asian approaches to Energy Security
Major powers Energy anxieties
China and Energy Security
India and Energy Security
The Western Hemisphere Energy Geopolitics
Issues of Non-traditional threats and Energy Security
Global Energy Policy scenario: Institutions and Frameworks
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EP03: Carbon Markets
This certificate program will give you an overview of carbons role in the economy and how to go about using
market incentives to reduce emissions and offset climate change
Topics Covered:
Carbon and climate risk
Overview of climate change policy
Command and control VS incentive-based approaches
Translating policy into market
Introduction to the Markets: Market instruments and oversight, a perfectly competitive market
Basic Economics: General principles in carbon trading
Transferable discharge permits: CRE and CAP
International efforts in global warming; the Kyoto Protocol
Global solutions to climate change: the role of national systems
Case study: the SO2 trading scheme
Case study: European Union Emissions Trading system (EU ETS)
Uncertainty in carbon trading and carbon trading monitoring
Carbon offsets; UNCDM
Alternative: carbon tax
Carbon trading VS carbon tax
Tools and Concepts
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EP04: Global Resource Interdependence
This certificate program emphasizes the trends and interconnectivity of resource usage and scarcity within
nations and on an international level.
Topics Covered:
Earth Systems
Consumption and Production
Global resource Scarcity
Regional Resource Scarcity
Resource Interdependence
Resource Interdependence
Energy Solutions
Energy Security Case Studies
Water Case Studies
Water Security Case Studies
Demand Side Solutions
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EP06: Sustainable Economic Development
This certificate program will provide students with a firm understanding of the limitations, inefficiencies, and
corporate influence that provide the economic and political rational for maintaining the status quo while also
exploring the momentum behind the transition toward a new economic paradigm
Topics Covered:
Structure and Mechanics
Definition and History
Approaches to Sustainability
Population / Affluence
Energy
Transportation
Food and Water
Environment
Pollution
ODA Concept & Model
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EP09: Renewable Energy: Technology, Economics and Policy
This interdisciplinary certificate program covers renewable energy technologies, resources, economics,
environmental impacts, and public policies
Topics Covered:
Energy and the Environment
Energy Technology Basics
Renewable Energy Technology Basics
Renewable Energy for Buildings
Renewable Energy for Transport
Renewable Energy for Industry and Agriculture
Environmental Comparisons
Economic Analysis
Policy Analysis
City/Local Policy
Sustainable Energy Futures
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EP11: Environmental Impact
The focus of this certificate program will be the environmental impact of the generation and demand for energy
sources at national and transnational levels.
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Policies in US and EIA procedures
Environmental Policies in Europe and EIA Procedures
Environmental Policy History of India and EIA Procedures
Environmental Policies in China and EIA
EIA Study: Water and Public Health
EIA Study: Air and Noise
EIA Study: Soil and Land Conservation
EIA Study: Ecology, Wildlife and Public Health
Integrated Study: EIA of Energy Extraction
Integrated Study: EIA of Energy Systems
Future Trends
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EP14: Water Sustainability
This certificate program will provide students with an understanding of water sustainability and sustainable
water management
Topics Covered:
Intro to Water Sustainability (Understanding global water challenges and solutions)
Water Use
Surface and Groundwater Management
Sanitation and Water Treatment
Water Reuse
Methods for dealing with water scarcity
Pollution and clean-up of contaminated Water
Water as an economic good
Water management in a social context
The Geopolitics of Water
Integrated Water Management
Conclusions
EIA Study: Ecology, Wildlife and Public Health
Integrated Study: EIA of Energy Extraction
Integrated Study: EIA of Energy Systems
Future Trends
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SS01: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Green Careers
This certificate program is important as far as the business communication and the skill set required for Green
careers are concerned
Topics Covered:
Innovation & Innovators
Smart & Sustainable Transportation
Energy Infrastructure and Smart
Grid Innovations
Energy Storage
Energy IT
Globalization and Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Business Plan
Clean Energy Start Ups
Green Careers
Business Plan Presentations by Students
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SS02: International Languages Mandarin
This certificate program will enable students to communicate and build a strong relationship in China using
language skills.
Topics Covered:
Spoken fluency
Listening skills
Pronunciation and accent
Reading skills
Telephone skills in Chinese
Email skills in Chinese
Sector-specific terminology
Presentation & negotiation skills
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Disclaimer:
CEES reserves the right to change the programs, syllabus or its topics, fees, technology and the way the
programs are offered, terminology etc. without any notice at its own discretion.
College of Energy, Environment and Sustainability (CEES)
Building Skills for the Sustainable Knowledge Economy
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