Frequently asked questions

Plan for roughly 2 to 3 hours per week for live lectures and office hours, or 4 to 5 hours per week if you also join the optional case study track.

Every live lecture is recorded and made available on the learning platform shortly after, so you can catch up on your own schedule. Office hours are also offered in multiple time zones each week, so if you miss one you can simply join another.

Yes. Many participants are sponsored by their employer. Once accepted, BatteryMBA can issue a pro forma invoice with your company's billing details so the organisation can process payment. EU business customers can provide a valid VAT ID to have the invoice issued under the reverse-charge mechanism.

The full programme fee is €2,900. Partial scholarships are available for eligible candidates from underrepresented backgrounds with limited financial means.

No technical background is required. BatteryMBA is designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds, engineers, business leaders, investors, and sustainability experts alike. The programme covers fundamentals before diving deep, and every participant also gets complimentary access to Battery101, an optional on-demand primer covering lithium-ion basics you can work through before your cohort starts.

Yes, many participants are sponsored by their employer. Once accepted, BatteryMBA can issue a pro forma invoice with the company's billing details so the organisation can process payment.

BatteryMBA offers a limited number of need-based partial scholarships. Candidates can indicate their interest in the scholarship on the application form.

You may request a full refund within 14 days of enrolment, provided your cohort has not yet started and you have not attended any live session or accessed cohort materials. Once the cohort starts or materials are accessed, the programme is considered substantially delivered and refunds are no longer possible. In exceptional personal circumstances you may request a one-time transfer to a future cohort. Full terms are on the Refund Policy page.

Cohort C18 runs 14 September to 5 December 2026 and registration is open. BatteryMBA runs three times a year, with cohorts starting in January, May and September.

The programme is 100% online with 10 live interactive lectures, 150+ hours of recorded lectures, and a global virtual community.

Upon completion participants receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised by industry employers and institutions worldwide.

Applicants submit the admission form with their CV. The BatteryMBA team reviews the candidacy, usually within 5 working days, and invites shortlisted applicants for an interview. If accepted, payment details are shared to secure the place.

Participants have access to their lecture recordings via the platform for a limited time. A separate subscription is available for access to future cohorts' lectures.