Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics
Molde, Norway
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Apr 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
NOK 170,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for applicants who are citizens of a country within EU/EEA | 15 January 2026 for applicants outside EU/EEA
** only applies to NON-EU / EEA / Switzerland students
Key Summary
Logistics deals with the organization of the flow of products, services, and information from the raw materials to the end user, and builds on a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. For a large number of industrial and business companies, achieving high-quality logistics operations will be the key competitive factor for future success. Oil and gas companies or other industries dealing with the energy sector are no exception from this. Today, all companies pay attention to what kind of energy source they use. This will be increasingly important in the future, as policy and regulations are likely to become stricter. The combined knowledge of energy markets and energy sources, as well as efficient logistics solutions, makes this program unique.
The international MSc program in Sustainable Energy Logistics at Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde), includes most of the courses from the previous international MSc program in Petroleum Logistics. Some of the courses are, however, new courses. The program is held as a full-time program (120 ECTS credits) over two years in Molde and consists of 90 ECTS credits of coursework and an MSc thesis of 30 ECTS credits in the fourth and final semester.
Along with presenting a broad range of logistics topics, the program gives an understanding of the energy situation in the world, comparing existing renewable energy sources, as well as non-renewable sources, in terms of costs, qualities, and availability. The program also provides knowledge about efficient energy management, e.g. dynamic purchasing from different energy sources, and analysis of energy use and emissions. The main objective is to give knowledge to a broad spectrum of energy topics in combination with logistics.
Why choose this program?
The study is suitable for
The program targets a wide variety of highly motivated students with an interest in studying sustainable energy logistics in an international environment.
Degree/title obtained
Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics
Learning outcomes
After completing the programme, the successful candidate is expected to:
Knowledge
- have good and general knowledge about logistics and supply chain management (SCM) in general.
- have specialized knowledge about SCM and sustainable energies
- have specialized knowledge about different types of energy sources and the relationship between these.
- have extensive knowledge of scientific theories and methods relevant to SCM, operational logistics and sustainable energy
- have knowledge about operations research and operations management in general
Skills
- be able to use advanced theory and methods to identify inefficient energy usages in supply chains.
- be able to propose improvements of organizational/structural changes, and suggest ways of implementing such changes associated with sustainable energy in a supply chain.
- be able to understand the specific challenges connected to the different supply chains, energy usages and the energy market.
General Competence
- be able to present and communicate professional issues relevant to logistics and sustainable energy.
- be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills within new areas of research and applications.
- be able to read scientific papers and other scientific work with a critical view
Future studies
The MSc program in Sustainable Energy Logistics will qualify students to apply for admission to the PhD program in Logistics at Molde University College, as well as other PhD programs.