KAPSARC’s Acceleration Program

KAPSARC's Acceleration Program



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About the program

KAPSARC’s Acceleration Program is a hands-on program designed for senior undergraduates and recently graduated students. Our one-month program offers training in technical skills in economics of energy and environment, public policy, as well as business and communication skills. This comprehensive program will provide fresh graduates with the necessary knowledge and tools to advance their career in the energy and environment sectors.

Week 1:

Mathematical tools & economics for energy and environment ecosystem

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Mathematical optimization methods Consumer utility and profit maximization, net present value, internal rate of return Quantitative methods / Econometrics Statistical analysis of economic variables Strategic behavior and game theory Accounting & business acumen

 

 

Week 2:

Mathematical tools & economics for energy and environment ecosystem

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Modeling for policy analysis in energy and environment ecosystem Key macroeconomic concepts Public policy design and analysis Climate international agreements International oil and gas markets, Hubbert model Saudi economy scenarios: Circular carbon economy and the economics of hydrogen

 

 

Week 3:

Business and Communications Skills

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Self Awareness Effective Teamwork Problem Solving Effective Communication Project Planning
Presentation Skills I Organizational IQ Design Thinking Understanding Customers Presentation Skills II

 

 

Week 4:

Business and Communications Skills

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Effective Research Intro to Business Models Project: Putting it all together Project: Practice & Dry Runs Project: Practice & Dry Runs
Data Analysis Financial Analysis Project: Refining the design & script Semi-Finals / Debrief Finals Competition / Graduation

 

 

Program Partners

Who should attend?

  • Senior undergraduate and fresh graduate students who would like to accelerate their professional careers and gain a competitive edge.
  • Proficiency of written and spoken English
  • Availability to attend the full program.

 

Application process

  • To register for the program, please fill in and submit the registration application form.
  • All applications will be reviewed and accepted applicants will be sent an acceptance email to enroll into the program.
  • Accepted applicants must complete the enrollment process as explained in the acceptance email.
  • All qualified candidates will be asked to submit their official English proficiency test result document.

 

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us at exed@kapsarc.org if you require additional information or support.