Online PhD in Global Climate and Energy Policy

Charter Major: Global Climate and Energy Policy

Sub-speciality: Climate Change and Sustainability

AT EULER | EULER-FRANEKER MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | INSTITUTE

Program Type

Program Type: PhD

School / Institute

Faculty of Law, Economics and Global Affairs

Study Mode

Online (Asynchonous)

Duration

Target duration: 3 to 3.5 years

Tuition

USD 145 per credit hour

Scholarships

Full (officials of CW and EPS); 15% off (IGOs)

Degree Issuance

EUCLID (Euclid University) + Dual degree with EULER (post 11/2024 / AAC completion)

EULER Credits | ECTS

240 (Bachelor) + 80-120 (Master) | +240 (PhD)

EUCLID Credits | US CH

120 (Bachelor) + 40 (Master) | +55-60 (PhD)

Overview

In partnership with EUCLID (Pôle Universitaire Euclide | Euclid University), an international intergovernmental organization with university mandate, EULER offers to general public student a specialized external degree program called the EUCLID Online Ph.D. in Global Climate and Energy Policy.

This field of study or specialization covers the full scope of climate-related and global energy issues from a policy perspective.

It is the only fully online PhD program in this field organized in cooperation with an intergovernmental (treaty-based) organization (EUCLID) and officially used by diplomats and civil servants over 4 continents. Alumni, students and faculty include current and former ambassadors, minister-counsellors, etc.

EULER's academic partner is an accredited intergovernmental observer at the United Nations Climate Change conference (COP), which offers unique avenues of high-level interactions and career opportunities to students and graduates.

Graduation at United Nations Permanent Mission

EULER Chancellor (and EUCLID SG) VIP guest at UN ECLAC

EULER Deputy Chancellor Amb George Said-Zammit

Academic Presentation

EUCLID's Ph.D. in Global Climate and Energy Policy represents 90 US credits (120 ECTS) of coursework beyond the Bachelor's.

In practice, students may enter the program with a relevant Master's degree, complete 30 to 35 US credits of core doctoral courses, followed by the actual writing of the dissertation in 5 phases. The resulting thesis should be a publishable book offering a clear contribution to the field and establishing the author as a subject-matter expert.

Focus & Specializations

Among the suggested areas of focus are:

- Climate Resilience
- Energy Transition Policies
- Climate Change diplomacy including COP
- Small Islands / Small States issues
- Cosmic Cycle approaches
- Sustainable Development Goals
- IGOs and non-governmental organizations
- Nation-specific dissertations.

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Requirements

Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database or otherwise duly recognized/accredited. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered for Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) who may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.

Basic Program Outline (Indicative)

PRIMARY COURSES
Code	Course Name	USCH
ACA-401D	International Academic Writing (Doctorate) View Syllabus	3
TPH-499	Argumentation and Critical Thinking View Syllabus	2
NRJ-CLIM	Global Energy and Climate Policy View Syllabus	3
CH-SCI	Fundamentals of Climate Science (EUCLID) View Syllabus	4
NRJ-ESS	Essential Readings in Energy Studies View Syllabus	3
CH-DEN	Climate Science Denial (EUCLID) View Syllabus	3
NRJ-GEB	Global Energy Business View Syllabus	3
T-DTHESIS	Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation View Syllabus	25
	Total Credit Hours (USCH):	46

ELECTIVE COURSES

Note: All courses available in the EULER / EUCLID database can be considered elective, after review and approval by your counselor. Graduate level degrees may include a certain number of undergraduate electives. Likewise, undergraduate roadmaps may be built using graduate level courses. Again, prospective students are reminded that the final degree roadmap must be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Officer to ensure logical progression of subjects covered and conformity with international standards.

STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - SUGGESTED ELECTIVES
Code	Course Name	US Credits
CH-ACT	From Climate Science to Action (Coursera/World Bank) View Syllabus	2
CH-CAA	Climate Adaption in Africa (Coursera/UCape) View Syllabus	2
CH-EDU	Climate Change Education (EUCLID) View Syllabus	3
CH-EPOL	Economics and Policies of Climate Change (Coursera/EDHEC) View Syllabus	2
CH-MOD	Science and Modeling of Climate Change (Coursera) View Syllabus	3
CH-SECC	Science and Engineering of Climate Change (Coursera/EDHEC) View Syllabus	2
CH-SUSINV	Climate Change and Sustainable Investing (Coursera/EDHEC) View Syllabus	2
CH-WAT	Climate Change and Water in Mountains (Coursera) View Syllabus	3
MRK-206	Marketing: A Strategic Perspective View Syllabus	3
NRJ-BIOM	Biomass Energy Module View Syllabus	3
NRJ-BUS	Energy Business Overview View Syllabus	3
NRJ-BUS	Energy Business Overview View Syllabus	3
NRJ-ECO	Energy Economics and Accounting View Syllabus	3
NRJ-EIOM	Electric Industry Operations and Markets View Syllabus	3
NRJ-FUT	Our Energy Future View Syllabus	3

Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.

Employment Outlook

This EUCLID PhD program provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in academia and global knowledge leadership at the international, regional, national and local levels. Our alumni have been successful in securing employment and promotions in government service and international organizations.

Why Study @ EULER

EULER’s parent institution, EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN-registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.

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Online PhD in Global Climate and Energy Policy