Energy Business, M.E.B.

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The Master of Energy Business (MEB) degree program is designed for working energy professionals with backgrounds in business, engineering, geosciences, law, and related disciplines who are seeking to advance their careers in the energy industry. The program blends sound business principles with current issues and perspectives from across the global energy complex to create a distinctive educational experience. The MEB program is entirely online and welcomes students from all over the world in various stages of their energy career in both traditional and energy transition focus.

MEB courses are delivered in an online instructional environment enriched by contemporary media and communication technologies. Students interact among themselves and instructors much like a traditional class, but without the physical classroom setting. Full lectures and course materials are available on demand, with completion of many of the same kinds of assignments being required as in conventional graduate courses. Courses are created so students can work through weekly units on their own time, in an asynchronous environment, but still interact with their peers and instructors. Students also participate in two 2-day residency seminars with their cohort either on campus at the University of Tulsa or other venues such as energy hubs around the globe.

Courses are taught by faculty, many of whom have direct energy company experience, along with industry practitioners and other experts. Academic units across the University are represented, including the Collins College of Business, the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Oxley College of Health and Natural Sciences, and the College of Law.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master of Energy Business program, students will:

Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the contemporary energy landscape, encompassing global market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements.
Exhibit fluency in the intricate operational dynamics of energy companies at both macro and micro levels, recognizing the interplay among business, scientific, and technical functions.
Evaluate the intricate relationships among energy policy, governmental regulations, economic factors, competitive forces, technological innovations, market trends, and environmental sustainability.
Conceive of the energy industry as a unified system, recognizing the imperative of optimizing the integration of its diverse components to drive economic prosperity and enhance societal welfare globally.
Acquire comprehensive multidisciplinary skills necessary for assuming progressively responsible management roles within energy companies, including strategic decision-making, financial acumen, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Cultivate the capacity to navigate ethical complexities and make principled decisions aligned with personal integrity, corporate ethos, societal expectations, and overarching global sustainability imperatives within the energy sector.

Admission

Requirements for admission to the Graduate School, including English language proficiency, may be found in the Admission section of this Bulletin.

Requirements for admission to graduate business programs may be found on Collins College of Business page in this Bulletin.

Applicants with substantial experience may be considered for a waiver of the graduate business programs GMAT requirement.

Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee which will evaluate the documentation and evidence submitted by each candidate. Acceptance is based on a holistic review of prior academic achievement, personal motivation, work experience, and related qualifications that point to the likelihood of success. Other supporting materials may be submitted by the applicant or requested by the admissions committee. The admissions committee may also request an interview.

Foundation Requirements

Foundation requirements for application to the MEB Program include completion of an undergraduate degree and at least two years of professional work experience in an energy related field.

Satisfactory Progress

A candidate for the Master of Energy Business degree is expected to complete the program in a timely manner. The 30-Hour program is designed for students to be able to complete the degree in two years. All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years from the date of enrollment in the program with a minimum cumulative graduate G.P.A. of 3.0. Students who do not make satisfactory progress may be dismissed from the program.

Curriculum Requirements

Electives can be curated to create a focus area within the energy space including renewable energy, traditional energy sector, energy law, energy finance, executive leadership, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), energy management, energy economics, corporate strategy and leadership, and commercial development.

A thesis is not required.

Students may enter the program in the fall, spring, or summer and enroll in up to two courses each semester year-round (fall, spring, summer). The degree can be completed in as little as 24 months. Students who take fewer than two courses per academic term can expect degree completion to take longer.

Electives rotate and may not be available more than once per academic year. Some electives are offered only once every other year. Other energy-related courses may be taken as electives with permission of the MEB Program Director.

A personalized plan of study will be developed in consultation with the MEB Program Director prior to the student’s initial enrollment. Students are strongly advised to meet with their program director prior to enrolling each semester.

Required Courses (21 hours)

Elective Courses (9 hours)

Three courses chosen from the following:

Additional Fees

From time to time instructors in online courses may use outside testing services and/or facilities, either online or at physical locations away from the TU campus. In these cases, students are expected to bear the cost of completing tests or assignments involving such arrangements.

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