Master in Off-Shore Energy Transition

The master is devoted to the energy transition in the marine environment and offers technical, regulatory and interdisciplinary skills on offshore renewable energy and the Blue Economy, with particular reference to the regions of the Adriatic area. The page does not describe the individual courses in detail, but places the programme at the crossroads of engineering, environment, law and project management, fields needed to plan and build installations and infrastructure at sea with respect for ecosystems and regulations. The focus on the Adriatic area ties the training to a specific geographical context, in which infrastructure, ports, marine protected areas and economic activities must coexist, and makes the programme useful for development projects involving administrations, companies and coastal communities.

The programme lasts one academic year and corresponds to 1,500 hours in total, equal to 60 credits. It is held in blended mode, with 20% of activities in person and 80% at a distance, in a weekend format that makes attendance compatible with work. Attendance is compulsory for at least 80% of activities. The programme includes an internship period and provides for written tests at the end of each module, as well as a final exam. The language of instruction is not indicated on the page and should be checked in the call for applications. The organisation into modules, with periodic assessment, allows participants to gradually consolidate their knowledge and to check their progress, while the predominance of distance learning makes participation possible also for those who live far from Bari or work in other regions. The internship included in the programme makes it possible to test the skills acquired in the field and to come into contact with companies and organisations in the sector, while the written test at the end of each module guides study and marks the progress of the programme.

The aim is to train professionals for the offshore energy transition, with skills useful in projects involving renewable energy, the marine environment and infrastructure management. Career opportunities include, among others, renewable energy expert, marine environmental technician, renewable energy project manager, Sustainable Energy Engineer and energy manager. The master is aimed at graduates from different fields, in particular engineering, environmental and legal-economic ones, who wish to specialise in a rapidly growing sector, strategic for decarbonisation goals and for the sustainable development of the maritime economy. It is an interdisciplinary professional profile, able to engage with engineers, lawyers, marine biologists and administrators, and to contribute to the planning and construction of low-impact installations and projects.