The Energy Studies Minor consists of 18 credit hours and incorporates coursework in business, geoscience, law, and petroleum engineering.
The Energy Management Minor (EMM) is designed to equip future energy leaders with the technical expertise and business acumen needed to address our future. The minor incorporates coursework in business, geoscience, law, and petroleum engineering.
The Energy Studies Minor is an intensive program that includes four required summer courses, student treks, and guest speaker lectures. In addition to the summer coursework, students must also complete two elective courses of their choice to tailor the minor to their interests.
Required Summer Courses:
This course covers key real estate laws, including property rights, contracts, mortgages, easements, brokers, and foreclosure. Students will explore how these legal principles impact property transactions and ownership.
This class helps students analyze energy and power systems in regulated and competitive environments and explores the implications on business decisions for firms in these industries. Topics covered include, fuel choice, market design, energy demand and potential energy policies.
This course gives students the tools to evaluate strategic initiatives within a company and as they affect the company’s position in the marketplace. Issues related to regulation, deregulation, ethical, environmental, and governance concerns will also be introduced.
Overnight trek to Houston to visit energy companies Multiple day treks in Austin to visit energy facilities and companies Frequent energy industry speaker lunches Career Prep Workshop Networking dinner with KBH Energy Center Council members Access to Energy 101: Energy & Technology Policy
Remaining Courses (Pick 2):
This course explores the strategic valuation of natural resources, covering investment initiation, evaluation, and financing. Students apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and simulations to develop practical skills in navigating complex investment decisions.
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Ashlyn C., Sustainable Studies & 2023 Energy Cohort Student
Energize your education with the Energy Studies Minor! This exciting program teaches energy in all its forms, helps you make valuable connections, and explore career opportunities.
All enrolled UT students are eligible to participate
Gain a multidisciplinary understanding of the energy industry through classroom learning and industry treks across Texas.
Tour energy facilities, visit top companies in the industry, and hear from energy experts.
Meet potential employers & expand your network
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