Didactics: Theoretical content, case studies, reflections and discussions.

Language: Available in English

Venue: TU Wien

Participation Fee: The participation fee is EUR 3,950 (VAT-free, excl. travel and accommodation expenses)

Certificate: Certificate of participation from TU Wien. The workload of the program equals 10 ECTS.

Requirement for participation: Please register via our online form. A short individual consultation with the program manager is also a necessity for participation.

• Prepare and evaluate business and financial plans for renewable energy projects
• Apply accounting and controlling principles in an energy project context
• Assess financing models, funding schemes, and public-private partnership approaches
• Understand EU-level regulatory frameworks and national legal requirements
• Identify legal risks and compliance requirements for project development and operation
• Analyze economic impacts of renewable energy technologies on energy systems

1 block of 5 days, full day (classes from 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.)

• Wednesday- Sunday, Juni 10 – November 14, 2026

This program is tailored for working professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in sustainable energy. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, including engineering, environmental science, business, policy, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned industry practitioner or a career changer, this flexible program equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the rapidly evolving field of renewable energy.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Burger studied Business Administration at Vienna University of Economics and Business, worked as a university assistant, and completed his habilitation at the University of Vienna in 1991 with a thesis on decision-oriented cost accounting for flexible manufacturing systems.

After professorships at the Universities of Bielefeld and Cologne, he has held the Chair of General Management and Management Accounting at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt since 1999.

Research and teaching areas:

• Management Accounting and Controlling
• Financial Accounting (especially International Accounting)
• Insolvency and restructuring

Dr. Marek Kobialka has been an Assistant Professor at TU Wien, Institute of Management Science, Department of Finance and Management Control, since 2010. His research interests include Corporate Finance, International Finance, Regulatory Economics, and Integrated Management Information Systems.

In addition to his academic career, he gained professional experience as Managing Director and Senior Consultant at BOC ITC in Warsaw, as well as Process Coordinator and Analyst in General Finance in Warsaw.

Robert Maier is Head of Corporate Finance and Structured Finance at Raiffeisenbank Niederösterreich-Wien AG. He studied Business Administration at the University of Graz and is a certified Chartered Tax Consultant (Austrian Chamber of Chartered Public Accountants and Tax Advisors).

He joined Raiffeisenbank NÖ-Wien in 2006 and is responsible for the Corporate Finance and Structured Finance division, with a focus on acquisition financing and project finance.

He began his professional career in 1995 in the industrial credit department of Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft. In 1998, he moved to Brussels to work as an official at the European Commission. During his first three years, he worked in the Budget Directorate-General, followed by five years at the Directorate-General for Competition as part of the “Merger Task Force”.

In 2003, he joined KPMG’s Financial Advisory team as a manager, where he led numerous consulting mandates in financing, public-private partnerships (PPP), and project feasibility studies. He completed his Chartered Tax Consultant qualification in 2005.

Karl Newertal is a Partner at BDO and Head of the Bruck/Leitha office. He has more than 30 years of professional experience in tax consulting, transaction advisory, and due diligence.

His areas of expertise include international taxation and advisory services related to employee assignments (expatriates). Karl Newertal is a recognized expert in valuation topics and a sought-after speaker. He also serves as the main contact person for energy-related matters.

His advisory focus includes due diligence, transaction consulting, and start-up consulting.

Industry focus:

• Renewable energy & cleantech
• Austrian family-owned businesses with international orientation
• Non-profit organizations
• Technology and media
• Raw material production and processing