I am co-director (with Dr. Manuel Pinho) of a new full-time MBA with 1 year of classes at ISCTE Business School and 1 semester at Columbia University (NYC)
1. 2011
The energy
MBA
A unique full-time 1.5 year MBA Program
Including one semester of courses
in New York City at Columbia University’s School
of International and Public Affairs.
www.theenergymba.ibs.iscte.pt
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4. inTroducTion
Public awareness of the need to drastically reduce CO2 emissions is higher than ever before. The next decades will be marked
by a global effort to create a sustainable relationship with energy and the environment and this will produce a new era of
investment and technological change worldwide.
Execution will be the key. In the next decades, management expertise in energy (including production, efficiency and mobility)
will be an important driver to allow a rapid deployment of a large number of new projects.
Portugal has a unique environment to train a new generation of highly skilled management professionals in energy and
sustainability, with emphasis on clean and renewable energies. The country is a frontrunner in renewable energies and
electrical mobility and exceptionally open to innovation. It hosts several flagship projects, such as the largest wind park in
Europe and the largest solar plant in the world, a very ambitious program of large hydro new projects and the intention to
create the first ever national platform for electrical cars.
This unique environment led us to create The energy MBA, a program aimed at developing a new generation of highly
skilled management professionals and leaders in the evolving energy industry. This program is focused on providing creative
interdisciplinary individuals the needed management tools, resources and perspectives on the current and future potential
energy environment, leaning towards clean and renewable energies.
The energy MBA targets high-quality candidates from various countries, with diverse backgrounds. The program is not
limited to students with specialized energy backgrounds, but instead seeks individuals who are committed to contribute to
the development of clean and renewable energy systems and in the design and management of energy markets and projects.
Two semesters of classes will be held at ISCTe, in Lisbon - Portugal and one semester of energy-related classes
will take place at Columbia University, in new york City. In addition, students will have a residential stay in the
“energy Living Lab” in Portugal. This program structure provides students with the opportunity to benefit from a
challenging academic environment in two international universities and also to study in-site the operation of some of the
most innovative renewable energy projects in the world.
Come join us in this unique experience!
MAnUeL PInho AnTónIo goMeS MoTA
Program Director Dean of ISCTE Business School
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5. Why choosE
ThE EnErgy MBA?
• A Unique MBA program worldwide, developed to help create a new generation of highly skilled executives in
the energy and energy-related industries.
• 2 semesters of classes held in a leading business school in Portugal, a country with an environment exceptionally
open to the adoption of new energy policies / technologies.
• 1 semester of electives classes at Columbia University (NYC, USA).
• “energy Living Lab” field-trip at several energy projects.
• “Top manager agenda seminars”, with seminars and conferences by top European and US policymakers in the
energy industry.
• A Personal Development Program for each student which aims to explore and develop the dimensions of behavior,
attitude, and personal skills, preparing students to better lead, communicate, motivate and create enduring change.
• An innovative Creativity Program. At the end of the program, students should be aware of their creative abilities to
think “out of the box”, to create and better sell ideas and to trust their capacities in managing complexity and uncertainty
when facing unexpected and unknown situations.
• An individual Business Mentor for each student. The mentor is a senior manager who provides advice, counseling and
expertise in preparing the student for his/her future professional career.
• An energy and Politics module that approaches Energy as a problem of choices and political conflicts
• An unforgettable living experience in Lisbon and in new york City. Lisbon is Europe’s west coast capital and one of
the safest cities in Europe, with a very competitive cost of living, a warm climate, sandy beaches and a highly cosmopolitan
and multicultural population.
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6. A full And rich
inTErnATionAl ExPEriEncE
A real international experience
The first two semesters of classes are held at ISCTE Business School (Lisbon), a leading business school in Portugal, while the
last semester of electives classes is held at Columbia University (NYC, USA), one of the best universities in the world.
The Energy MBA offers its students a real international experience which allows them to have the time to really benefit from
the full experience of studying in two different universities, enjoying the lively and dynamic campus ambience. Students will
be in one class at ISCTE Business School, allowing for the creation of a strong team spirit and companionship among them. In
the second year, they will attend classes together with other Columbia University students therefore benefiting from a real
international experience, studying, working, sharing experiences with colleagues from several countries, developing a strong
international contacts network.
The energy Living Lab
At the end of the first year, students will follow The Energy Living Lab track, which consists of a multi-day field trip to several
energy projects in Portugal, including some of the largest and most innovative projects in the world.
Personal Development Program
IBS strongly strives for the development of students’ skills in alignment with career opportunities. Likewise, once participants
join IBS MSc.BA, the PDP - Personal Development Program will contribute, all the way through, to self-commitment towards
a successful development of career perspectives and strategies. The program aims to contribute to self-assessment and
identification of career drives, of professional strengths and weaknesses, as well as of professional preferences.
energy and Politics
The Energy and Politics module analyses Energy as a problem of choices and political conflicts, as the awareness of the
various systems of forces and interests present at a given historical moment and of the way in which they can interact, how
they manage to combine and relate is crucial for energy-related issues and decisions.
Creativity Program
The program includes an innovative Creativity Program. At the end of the program, students should be aware of their creative
abilities to think “out of the box”, to create and better sell ideas and to trust their capacities in managing complexity and
uncertainty when facing unexpected and unknown situations.
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7. Top Manager Agenda Seminars
The links of IBS with the business world have always been a key element of its reputation. The business community continues
to play an important role in the School’s activities, through the maintenance of a committed part time faculty, a strong
presence in IBS Advisory Board and an involvement in several partnerships aimed to develop applied projects, internships,
awards and scholarships.
Top managers are regularly in contact with the School, in an intense and extensive network, continuously shared within the
master degrees’ students. Along the program, there will be several seminars and conferences by prominent international
managers and policy makers.
Individual Business Mentors
Each student will have an individual Business Mentor. The mentor is a senior manager who provides advice, counseling and
expertise in preparing the student for his/her future professional career.
Career Services
Working proactively with participants, from the very beginning of the Program, IBS is willing to assist students to perform
a self-analysis and contacts with the labour market in order to help students to find the right path in a career development
perspective. The Personal Development Program will be an important input for each student’s career management.
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8. ProgrAM sTrucTurE
And curriculuM
The energy MBA program offers:
• 2 semesters at ISCTe Business School (Lisbon, Portugal)
• “energy Living Lab” –in-site training in leading edge renewable ener-
gy projects
• 1 semester at Columbia University’s School of International and Pu-
blic Affairs (new york City, USA)
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9. The Energy MBA is a full-time program, with the majority of classes running from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and
12:30 PM. Conferences, Personal Development Program, the Creativity Program, and a reduced number of classes should take
place in the afternoon.
Classes will start on Sept 6th, with two introductory courses – Statistics, and Financial Reporting. Formal classes will start on
September 15th.
The program structure is the following:
Term Courses Programs
Data Analysis, Modeling and Research
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Global Management in the Energy Industry
Financial Reporting
Managerial Accounting Energy and
Classes at
Macro Economics Politics Module
ISCTE - Lisbon, Portugal
(Sept.- Dec. 2011) Micro Economics
Operations Management
Personal Development
Supply Chain Management
Program
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Corporate and Project Finance
Marketing Management
Leadership and Organizational Behavior Creativity Program
Classes at
ISCTE - Lisbon, Portugal Strategic Management
* There may be slight adjustments to the elective courses and limited seats in certain courses
(Jan.- June 2012) Energy Markets, Technologies and Innovation
Sustainable Development and the Energy Industry
In-site training of energy technologies. Contact with different energy projects in Portugal, a
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country with projects in such areas as:
Hydro
Wind
“Energy Living Lab” CCGT
Portugal Grid management
(June 2012) Solar thermal and solar PV
Petrochemicals
Biomass and cogeneration
Elective courses*:
International Energy Systems and Business Structures
Economics of Energy
Alternative Energy Resources
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Quantitative Methods for Energy Policy
Political Context of Public and Private Environmental Management
Economic Analysis of Environmental Policies
4. Classes at Poverty, Inequality & the Environment
Columbia University – Environment, Conflict and Resolution Strategies
New York City, USA Maritime Transportation, Law & Public Policy
(Aug/Sept.- Dec.2012) Urban Energy Systems & Policies
Energy Policy
U.S. Energy Security: Geopolitics of Oil and Gas
Energy Industry in Middle East and Africa
Energy Industry in East Asia
As a truly international program, the official language is English.
Under the new Bologna Agreement, the successful participation in the program will award an MBA diploma with 72 ECTS
(European Credits Transfer System).
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10. ThE lisBon
And nEW york ciTy
ExPEriEncEs
Lisbon is Europe’s West Coast capital and the closest gateway to Africa and Americas. It is also known as
the white city, for its unique luminosity. The light, the atmosphere and the Atlantic climate, blended with
Mediterranean influences, with warm sunny winters and cool summers, contribute altogether to offer a
unique experience for each visitor. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is surrounded by some of the best
beaches in Europe as well as some tourist and historical hallmarks such as Estoril and Sintra.
Lisbon is one of the safest cities in Europe and it has a very competitive cost of living, making a one year stay an enjoyable
and less demanding budget experience. Enchanted with historical marks, Lisbon is also a dynamic business center with a
distinctive international orientation.
ISCTE Business School is strategically located in the center of Lisbon. At its doorsteps, there is a subway station and wide
number of bus routes, allowing an easy and fast access to any part of the city. Within a short walking distance there is a wide
choice of hotels, restaurants and shops, as well as one of the largest sport and recreational centers of Lisbon. The airport is
at ten minutes driving distance.
ISCTE Business School (IBS) has its own graduate building where The Energy MBA classes take place. It is modern, fully
equipped with state-of-the-art technology and research databases, with several study rooms, computer labs, internet
wireless access points, recreational areas, a restaurant and a permanent art gallery.
New York City is a leading global city, exerting a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, culture, fashion and
entertainment. As host of the United Nations headquarters, it is also an important center for international affairs. New York
City is a global hub of international business and commerce and is a major center for finance, insurance, real estate, media
and the arts in the United States. “Culture just seems to be in the air, like part of the weather”, as the writer Tom Wolfe said.
Columbia University is one of the top academic and research institutions in the world, conducting pathbreaking research in
medicine, science, the arts, and the humanities. It includes three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional
schools, and a school of continuing education. Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs is located in the
historic, neoclassical Columbia University’s campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood.
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12. cAndidATE ProfilE
And rEquirEMEnTs
Candidate Profile
The Energy MBA aims to bring in participants from different cultural, educational and academic backgrounds in order to ensure
diversity in the class. Candidates are evaluated on their potential and also on how each applicant’s professional aspirations
match up with the program curriculum offered. Candidates with a minimum of two years of professional experience will
benefit more from the program.
The program was designed for people who can benefit from its’ extremely actual and innovative contents, in terms of the
professional path they have chosen and are able to make a lasting difference for the Energy MBA development. Our students
should demonstrate leadership potential, team-player attitude, drive and strong communication and inter-personal skills.
Applicant requirements
Candidates will have to show evidence of / to present:
• A bachelor’s degree awarded by a University or other Institution of Higher Education;
• Evidence of English profiency - TOEFL (IBS code 6963) or IELTS Academic test;
• GMAT (IBS code 0964) or GRE results (optional).
Application Process
Applications need to be submitted online at http://www.theenergymba.ibs.iscte.pt
There are 3 periods for application:
round 1: up to December 1, 2010 (23h59 Lisbon time)
round 2: up to March 1, 2011 (23h59 Lisbon time)
round 3: up to June 15, 2011 (23h59 Lisbon time)
Please note that each round is a distinct period in which you can apply. You may apply in one round only, one time in an
application year.
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13. important notice:
If your application is selected, you will have three weeks to send the following documentation and pay the first installment:
A copy of your official bachelor’s/ master’s degree certificates of completion;
Academic transcripts of the courses in the programs you took and the corresponding grades obtained (optional);
TOEFL or IELTS test score report (if English is not your native language);
GMAT or GRE score report (optional);
Two photos.
These documents should be sent to:
ISCTE Business School
Complexo INDEG/ISCTE
Av. Prof. Aníbal Bettencourt,
Campo Grande
1600-189 Lisbon
Portugal
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14. TuiTion And scholArshiPs
Tuition
year 1
The tuition is 24,500€ payable in 3 installments:
• 8,575€ paid on registration date
• 8,575€ due November 2011
• 7,350€ due February 2012
This tuition includes travel, accommodation and meals for the Energy Living Lab (except personal expenses).
year 2
The tuition is 12,500€ (6,250€ due May and 6,250€ due September 2012).
The tuition does not include travel, accommodation and living expenses in Lisbon and New York City .
Note: Please check The Energy MBA website for information on securing housing, visas and other practical issues.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships will be available for high-profile candidates signing up for The Energy MBA program. Scholar-
ships will cover up to a maximum of 50% of the tuition fees. Scholarships will be given to candidates providing clear evidence
of outstanding academic and/or professional achievement. A high GMAT or GRE score will increase the applicant’s prospects
for obtaining a scholarship.
Candidates applying for a scholarship must submit their applications no later than May 31 and fill in the scholarship application
form in our website. Scholarship decisions will be announced until the end of June.
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16. coordinATion And fAculTy
Program Directors
Professor Manuel Pinho is the Director of the Program, bringing into The Energy MBA his vast experience
as a major policy maker and as the main promoter of a successful energy cluster in Portugal. In 2005-09, he
was Minister of the Economy of the Portuguese Government when Portugal became one of the leading world
players in renewable energy and electrical mobility. In 2007, he was the president of the European Union
Minister Council for Energy and of the Transatlantic Council and is the author of a New Energy Era, from which
the European SET Plan is drawn. He holds a degree in Economics from ISEG, Portugal and a PhD in Economics
from the University of Paris-X. He is a former economist at IMF, Director General of the Treasury, Chairman of the Institute of
Public Debt and Executive Board Director of Espírito Santo Financial Group.
Professor Pedro Fontes Falcão is the Executive Director. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School
and a PhD degree in Management from ISCTE. He has worked in the industry for more than 15 years in
the banking, consulting and telecommunication industries in high profiled companies (BCP, the 2nd largest
Portuguese bank, Arthur D. Little, Vodafone). He is the managing partner of Atena Capital. His teaching and
consulting interests are negotiation, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions.
Faculty
The Energy MBA faculty body is a key part of the MBA experience. Its faculty members are active players in the development
of management knowledge, highly reputed in their fields of study and with strong pedagogical skills, encompassing:
• A full time faculty from ISCTE Business School and from Columbia University with PhD’s from well known universities and
diverse locations, delivering to the class an international vision and experience and the state-of-the art in management;
• A part time faculty, professors of management practice with prominent business positions, connecting students, through
classes, workshops and seminars, to an insight vision of the business world;
• A common goal of delivering an outstanding learning experience in every course, closely monitored and evaluated, feeding
a long life reputation of teaching skills and performance.
Faculty Body *
• Louise Burke (MBA, New York University, USA)
• José Crespo de Carvalho (Ph.D. in Management, ISCTE Business School)
• Mary Cleveland (Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley, USA)
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• José Dias Curto (Ph.D. in Management, ISCTE Business School)
• Pedro Fontes Falcão (Ph.D. in Management, ISCTE Business School; MBA, Harvard Business School, USA)
• Antoine Halff (Advanced Studies degree, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, France)
• Helena Isidro (Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Lancaster, UK)
• Klaus Lackner (Ph.D. in Theoretical Particle Physics, Heidelberg University, Germany)
• Jorge Lengler (Ph.D. in Business, University of Oregon, USA)
• Maria João Major (Ph.D. in Accounting, Manchester Business School, UK)
• Jorge Agarez Medeiros (MBA, Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA)
• Roy Nersesian (MBA, Harvard Business School)
• David Nissen (Ph.D. in Economics, University of California at Berkeley, USA)
• Catarina Roseta Palma (Ph.D. in Economics, Universidade Nova, Portugal)
• Manuel Pinho (Ph.D. in Economics, University of Paris-X, France)
• Neil Quartaro (Juris Doctor, Fordham School of Law, New York, New York, USA)
• Rodolfo Rivas (MBA, University of Connecticut, USA)
• Oliver Rohrich (Degree in Business Administration, University Ludwig Maximilians, Germany).
• Wolfram Schlenker (Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Sue Sheridan (J.D., Vanderbilt Law School,
USA, and B.A., Duke University, USA)
• Adam Shrier (Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, USA)
• Rui Vinhas da Silva (Ph.D. in Management, Manchester Business School, UK)
• Sara Tjossem (Ph.D. in History of Science, Cornell University, USA)
• Sofia Vale (Ph.D. in Economics in ISCTE Business School)
• David Walker (Ph.D. in Experimental Petrology, Harvard University, USA)
* Due to unexpected events, the faculty body composition may suffer minor adjustments. Additionally, it will include several
international visiting faculty that are annually invited by IBS.
Invited Faculty
The Energy MBA’s invited faculty are highly renowned in their business fields, including CEO’s and board members of large
entities:
• António Mexia, CEO of EDP – Energias de Portugal, a major world player in renewable energies
• António Gomes de Pinho, Chairman of the Board of Founders of Serralves Foundation
• Jorge Moreira da Silva, Senior Advisor on Energy Innovative Financing at United Nations
• José Braz, Board member of ERSE, the Portuguese Energy Services Regulatory Authority
• José Miguel Júdice, Partner of PLMJ, the largest Portuguese law firm
• Manuel Sebastião, President of the Portuguese Competition Authority
• Paulo Teixeira Pinto, former President of Millennium bcp and President of Babel Group
• Rui Cartaxo, CEO of REN, a large energy networks player
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18. Contacts
The energy MBA Admissions office
Sofia Rebelo
theenergymba.info@iscte.pt
Tel. +351 21 782 6100
Fax +351 21 782 6108
ISCTe Business School
Complexo INDEG/ISCTE
Av. Prof. Aníbal Bettencourt
1600-189 Lisboa
Portugal
ISCTe Business School campus
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