Starting in the 2026/2027 academic year, graduates of technical and economics-related fields will have the opportunity to become the first in Ukraine to enroll in the unique master鈥檚 educational and research program 芦Electricity Markets禄.
The program has been developed by the Department of Theoretical and Applied Economics (TAE), the Institute of Public Administration, Governance and Professional Development (IPAG), in collaboration with the Institute of Power Engineering and Control Systems (IPEC). This modern two-year program integrates economics and energy studies, opening pathways to careers in a strategically vital sector.
Insights into the program were shared by Zhanna Poplavska, Doctor of Economics, Head of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Economics, and Associate Professors Oksana Hoshovska, Program Guarantor, and Nataliia Mykhalchyshyn, both Candidates of Economic Sciences.
Relevance of the Program
The program focuses on the functioning of the electricity market, which in Ukraine is evolving in line with European regulations. Prices are shaped by supply and demand, exhibit dynamic exchange-based characteristics, and are influenced by the share of renewable energy generation. The program also covers legal regulation, the energy policies of Ukraine and the European Union, and contemporary market management mechanisms.
Students are prepared to operate in a rapidly changing environment shaped by political, economic, and security challenges, as well as ongoing reforms, modernization of energy generation, and the transition to renewable energy sources.
Competencies developed within the program
The program develops a comprehensive set of competencies essential for working in today鈥檚 energy market:
- Legal competencies 鈥 understanding the regulatory framework and the interaction among market participants;
- Engineering and economic competencies 鈥 integrating technical expertise with economic analysis;
- Economic competencies 鈥 conducting market analysis, assessing competition, and making informed decisions.
The program is designed to accommodate students from diverse academic backgrounds:
- Engineering graduates enhance their expertise in Smart City technologies, renewable energy, and market mechanisms;
- Economics graduates gain in-depth knowledge of energy company operations, tariff setting, and electricity market management.
- Graduates emerge as versatile professionals, equally proficient in technological, economic, and regulatory aspects of the energy market.