M.S. Energy Management

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.

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.

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

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 Strategy & Decision Making

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 5733: Legal Principles of Oil & Gas

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

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.

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. Students present their work during the required 2-day on-campus residency. Prerequisite: FIN 5303, ACCT 5593.

Fall 2022 Schedule

Fall 2023 Schedule

As with most leading programs, two virtual 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.

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 considering the following factors:

1. Academic Background (transcript)
2. Professional Experience (resume or CV)

For questions about the application process:

Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
[email protected]
405-208-5154

Start your application.

*Students with active memberships with our Partner Associations are eligible for reduced tuition. Ask your graduate advisor for more details.

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. Whether online or in-person, these connections are a critical part of our programs.

Technical Requirements

• Students should have reliable access to a high-speed, broadband Internet connection.
• A minimum download speed of 5 mbps and minimum upload speed of 2 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.

AACSB International

AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education and represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn this accreditation meet the 15 AACSB standards requiring a high quality teaching environment, a commitment to continuous improvement and curricula responsive to the needs of business.

American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL)

Meinders School of Business was the first graduate school in the nation to receive this accreditation for its graduate programs in Energy Legal Studies and Energy Management.

The American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) is an independent, national association that oversees activity within the energy industry to ensure ethical and professional standards are met. The reason receiving this accreditation is so important is that it indicates both programs have the highest standard of faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and strong career opportunities within the industry.

For specific program questions, please contact:

Meredith Wegener
Director of Graduate Energy Programs
[email protected]
405-208-5593

Members of The American Association of Professional Landmen who pursue a M.S. in Energy Management graduate degree at Oklahoma City University will qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $15,000 for the entire degree.

If you would like to speak with an advisor at OCU about the partnership or the programs offered, please contact:

Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
[email protected]
405-208-5154

Active members of The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma who pursue a M.S. in Energy Management graduate degree program at Oklahoma City University will qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $15,000 for the entire degree.

Other benefits include:

• University fees are waived.
• Deferred billing, up to the annual reimbursement amount offered by your employer.

If you would like to speak with an advisor at OCU about the partnership or the programs offered, please contact:

Cindy Treadway
Meinders Graduate Advisor
[email protected]
405-208-5154