Online, Part-Time

MGMT 5723 - Leadership and Management in the Energy Industry

Provides an overview of all sources of energy throughout all generation and delivery cycles. Explores leadership and management in the energy industry with current, high-level energy executives. Evaluates the interactions between land, legal, engineering, geology, geophysics, and product marketing departments of an energy company. Enhances the ability to manage organizations and members. Organizational structure, design, culture, change and development are studied. Future energy sources, environmental issues, social responsibility, industry ethics and leadership issues are examined.

ELAW 5703 - Legal and Ethical Environment of the Energy Industry

Provides an overview of the law, ethics and legal analysis. Examines areas of law and ethics that relate to the contemporary business environment in the energy industry. Areas of study include: contracts, torts, crime, business organizations and the legal and ethical responsibilities of energy industry leaders.

ELAW 5353 - Fundamentals of Contracts

Covers fundamental principles of contract liability; offer and acceptance; consideration; statute of frauds; contract remedies; the parole evidence rule; performance of contracts; conditions; effect of changed circumstances; and other issues related to contract formation and enforcement Prerequisite ELAW 5703

ELAW 6523 - Fundamentals of Property Law

Study of the fundamentals of property: property interests in land and in wealth other than land; formation of interests in land; the estate concept; possessory and non-possessory interests; concurrent interests; the lessor-lessee relation; the allocation and development of land resources. Prerequisite ELAW 5703

ELAW 6533 - Legal Principles of Oil and Gas

Nature of property interests in oil and gas; conveyancing of interests in oil and gas; legal interests created by oil and gas leases; validity of leases; addendum, drilling, and rental clauses; assignment of interests of lessor and lessee; rents and royalties; and conservation of oil and gas. Prerequisite ELAW 5703

ELAW 6543 - Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance

Introduction to the legal regulation of environmental quality and its intersection with the energy industry. Course considers the foundations of environmental regulation; the scientific predicate for environmental regulation; the objectives of environmental regulation; and the choice of regulatory tools, such as state and federal administrative regulation, taxes, permit schemes, liability rules, and informational requirements. Analyzes the principal environmental statutes, particularly the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Liability Act, and the National Environmental Protection Act Prerequisite ELAW 5703

ELAW 6613 - Energy Contracts & Issues

Applies the fundamentals developed in Contracts and Property and examines contracts used in the energy industry for exploration, production, and development and for investment; the nature of the relationships created by such contracts; the rights and duties of the parties; and governmental regulation of such contracts. Examines the importance of identification of the identity, entity, estate or individuals involved in the ownership, investment or participation in an energy deal and the implications thereof. Prerequisite ELAW 5353, ELAW 6523, and ELAW 6533

ELAW 5453 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Designed to improve students' understanding of the negotiation process and their practical skills as participants in energy deals and negotiations. Integrates intellectual and experiential learning by combining reading and lectures with exercises, role-plays, presentations, and in-depth class discussion.

ELAW 5153 - Legal Research and Citation

Teaches the sources and techniques for legal research and proper citation of those sources. Focuses on the comprehensive, thorough research path necessary to complete the Legal Writing paper and project.

ELAW 5253 - Legal Writing and Analysis and Capstone Experience

Develops and hones students' ability to analyze and write about a complex energy and legal issue. This course will serve as the culmination of the entire program wherein students will receive guidance in writing a research paper and prepare a presentation. The students will work in groups, prepare an energy industry "white paper." and present their work Prerequisite ELAW 5153

Fall 2020 Schedule

As with most leading programs, two on-campus residencies are required. One such gathering will be scheduled at the beginning of the program and another towards the end. These short, but critical, residencies allow for students to network with fellow cohort members, alums, faculty, and energy industry leaders during both of the two-day sessions.

The expense of any travel is not included in the cost of tuition.

Tentative Agenda for Residency (subject to change)

Thursday, August 22

Noon - 1:00 p.m. Welcome Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Faculty Introductions and Overview
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Online Expectations
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Campus Tour and Student ID
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dinner Reception with Alumni, Students and Faculty

Friday, August 23

8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet President Burger
8:15 - 9:30 a.m. Dean Agee Lecture and Guest Executive Discussion
9:45 - 10:00 a.m. Cohort Photo
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Honor Code and Program Integrity
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Group Project Breakouts
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Farewell

All Energy Management and Energy Legal Studies students will be required to attend two on-campus residencies in Oklahoma City, at the beginning and end of the program. The expense of any travel is not included in the above-listed tuition and fees. Books and materials are not included in the tuition forecast. 2/1/2019.

Prerequisites are not required.

Applicants must demonstrate a basic understanding of analytical techniques and have strong communication skills.

Applications are evaluated on an individual basis and consider the following factors:

• Bachelor’s Degree cumulative GPA
• Two years of relevant work experience preferred
• 500 word minimum personal statement and purpose for seeking the degree
• Two recommendations
• Professional resume including academic and professional accomplishments

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M.S. Energy Legal Studies One Sheet

Oklahoma City University was the first university with graduate programs accredited by the AAPL. The M.S. Energy Legal Studies and M.S. Energy Management degrees provide great opportunities in an evolving industry. These degrees have been ranked once again by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best online graduate business programs in the country.

Building upon this success, the nature of the energy industry, and with meticulous adaptation, we are moving our programs online for all students in August 2019. Technology that previously allowed our Oklahoma City-based students to participate with their classmates in multiple states in a hybrid format, now provides even greater flexibility for all students to successfully balance work, life and education. With the majority of the coursework and instruction conducted asynchronously, where appropriate to the course, students will engage in scheduled live class or group work sessions conducted via webcam occasionally throughout the program.

The personal attention we are able to give our students and alumni is critical to who we are as a University. In every industry—energy, education—relationships matter. Whether online or in-person, these connections are a critical part of our programs. This is, in part, why both the M.S. Energy Management and M.S. Energy Legal Studies are taught on a cohort basis—allowing for development of relationships amongst the industry professionals in the cohort.

Technical Requirements

Students should have reliable access to a high-speed, broadband Internet connection. A minimum download speed of 5.00 mbps and minimum upload speed of 2.00 mbps is recommended. Students must have a webcam and microphone. Students are encouraged to use a laptop or desktop computer rather than a tablet or smartphone.

Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
ctreadway@okcu.edu
(405) 208-5154

Meredith Wegener
Director of Graduate Energy Programs
mwegener@okcu.edu
(405) 208-5593