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Master of Science in Energy Management
30 Credit Hours | 2 Years | Online | Prerequisites not required
Accredited by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) and AACSB.
Energy professionals know the changing landscape of the industry. Whether evaluating new energy financing models, or shifts in fuel sources in transportation and power generation, comprehensive knowledge of the entire energy industry business is required.
The M.S. Energy Management degree provides a challenging energy-centered, graduate business curriculum. Energy professionals seeking to advance their careers in this dynamic environment within a company or those seeking to start their own private venture, often find their previous education did not provide them with the necessary foundation in management, accounting, finance, economics, communications, and operations. The M.S. Energy Management degree program educates and develops tomorrow’s energy leaders with its concentration on the core business elements of the energy industry.
M.S. Energy Management students have the opportunity to utilize these functional concepts almost immediately in their day-to-day careers and in a development collaboration in the capstone experience. The curriculum is taught in an applied approach by seasoned faculty with years of experience in their field providing a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective.
Course Descriptions
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.
MGMT 6743: Internal and External Communication in the Energy Industry
This class examines the social interactions necessary to conduct successful activities both within the energy firm and its external constituencies. There is a special focus on negotiation methods, marketing issues and communication methods.
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.
ACCT 5593: Accounting for Managers in Energy Business
Provides managers with the accounting skills needed for the acquisition, production/ depletion and retirement of oil and gas properties. Examines the differences between full cost and successful efforts accounting methods. Included is a discussion of accounting for joint ventures, taxation of oil and gas properties and an analysis of financial statements and disclosures issued by oil and natural gas firms.
ECON 6213: Energy Economics
Provides a basic overview of overview of energy economics. In addition to a discussion of short and long term resource management by the firm, this class will also look at various alternative energy sources and their economic management including, nuclear, solar; wind, and geothermal power. We will also examine the concept of sustainability. This class will focus on the economics of the hydrocarbon industry, including calculation of net present value of futures reserves. Prerequisite: FIN 5303
FIN 5303: Financial Policy for Managers
Fundamental concepts such as time value of money and risk-return relationships in finance are presented in detail. Financial decisions faced by modern business enterprises are analyzed in the framework of financial theories. These decisions include capital budgeting, long-term financing, dividend policy, short-term financial management, and performance evaluations.
MGMT 6713: Energy Operations Management
Course focuses on the operational aspects of the energy business. It looks at the management of technological research, development, acquisition, and deployment of resources. Finally we look at development and supply of technologies as a sector within the industry. For example, we will examine drilling, services, transportation and distribution chains within the industry. Prerequisite: MGMT 5723
MGMT 5733: Essentials of Oil and Gas Legal Principles
Covers 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; habendum, drilling, and rental clauses; assignment of interests of lessor and lessee; rents and royalties: and conservation of oil and gas. Provides managerial issues and applications perspectives in addition to basic legal principles. Prerequisite ELAW 5703
FIN 6373: Energy Management Capstone Experience
Culminating the MS program, students integrate concepts from each of their courses to address emerging issues and challenges facing energy organizations. Based on their research and analysis, students will provide justified recommendations in written reports and professional presentations to stakeholders as they critically examine cutting-edge issues in the energy industry. Prerequisite: FIN 5303, ACCT 5593, and final class in the M.S. Energy Management program.
Cohort Schedule
On-Campus Residency
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
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition & Fees 2019-2021 (subject to change) | Per 3-Credit Course | To Earn 30-Credits (10 courses) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition $590/credit | $1,770 | $17,700 |
| General Fees $150/credit | $450 | $4,500 |
| Online Fee $75/course | $75 | $750 |
| One-time Records Fee | *$250 | |
| $2,295 | $23,500 |
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.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites are not required.
Applicants must demonstrate a basic understanding of analytical techniques and have strong communication skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above
- Two years of relevant work experience preferred
- Statement of purpose (minimum 500 words) addressing background in the energy industry, business experience, and purpose for seeking degree
- Full professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation from employers/supervisors
- Qualifying GMAT/GRE score (score may be waived based on work experience)
- TOEFL/IELTS scores (International applicants
We are currently accepting applications for Cohort 15. Cohort 15 begins on August 6, 2019.
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Online Education Requirements
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.
Contact Information
Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
ctreadway@okcu.edu
(405) 208-5154
Meredith Wegener
Director of Graduate Energy Programs
mwegener@okcu.edu
(405) 208-5593