Energy Resource Management and Development

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Earn Your Energy Resource Management and Development Degree at UW

The world needs more energy leaders to make an impact in the management and development of our natural resources. Energy is part of your everyday life, are you ready to pursue a unique path with the School of Energy Resources?

What is Energy Resource Management and Development?

The School of Energy Resources prepares students for today and beyond. Our future energy leaders will learn in diverse fields to meet the needs of the industry while gaining an understanding of business, natural resources, law and policy, project management, geospatial information science and technology, and economics.

The educational experience at the School of Energy Resources combines hands-on learning, internships and professional engagement. Explore the Energy Resource Management and Development Bachelor of Science to choose your specialized concentrations based on your interest and career goals.

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A bachelor of science in energy resource management and development allows you to match your degree to your individual interests. We offer 2 concentrations from which to choose:

Concentrations:

The School of Energy Resources is also excited to be able to offer students a minor in Energy Resource Management, where you can gain knowledge in diverse energy topics and interdisciplinary training to expand your career opportunities.

Minor:

Here are a few examples of courses you will take as an energy resource management and development major: 

  • Energy and Society
  • Oil: Business Culture Power
  • Project Management 
  • Geospatial Information Science and Technology
  • Negotiation
  • Business classes: accounting, economics and corporate finance
  • Mathematics classes: calculus and statistics
  • Energy and Environmental Systems: biology, chemistry and rangeland management
  • Professional Land Management: contracts, property and oil and gas law

View the full Bachelor of Science in Energy Resource Management and Development degree program curriculum (Energy & Environmental Systems Concentration).

View the full Bachelor of Science in Energy Resource Management and Development degree program curriculum (Professional Land Management Concentration). 

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What Can You Do With an Energy Resource Management and Development Bachelor’s Degree?

Numerous job opportunities are available to energy graduates, depending on the concentration you select.

Energy Resource Management and Development Careers

Professional Land Management concentration students find jobs with oil, gas and coal companies, renewables, transmission, utility companies and more. They often work as land acquisition specialists, surface or mineral landmen or rights-of-way agents.

Energy and Environmental Systems concentration students can go to work for wind, solar, oil and gas, environmental consulting firms, conservation districts or with the state and federal governments. Students work as reclamation planners and scientists, environmental compliance coordinators, environmental scientists, regulatory analysts and project managers.

The careers you build as a graduate from the School of Energy Resources prepare you to make a difference in rewarding, well-paying occupations that benefits millions of people every day.

 

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Wyoming is one of the top three energy-producing states in the US*

*Source: US Energy Information Administration

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Energy Resource Management and Development Degree Program Highlights

The Energy Resource Management and Development program prepares you with well-rounded courses, where you experience first-hand what it takes to make a difference in the energy industry.

Internships & Professional Connections

Take advantage of opportunities for networking with industry professionals, gain experience through internships and draw from connections with your peers. 

Scholarships

Explore our Nielson Energy Scholarships which offer financial support specifically for students interested in energy resource management and development. Discover more here.

Outstanding Students & Alum

The School of Energy Resources is known for its exceptional students and alumni who have made significant contributions to the energy industry. We attract students who are passionate about energy and the environment, and provide them with the necessary tools and resources to succeed. The alumni of the School of Energy Resources are leaders in the energy industry. They have made significant contributions to the field through their innovative ideas, research and leadership, and continue to inspire the next generation of energy professionals.

Take a look at School of Energy alumni testimonials.

 

I think the expertise that this education affords students who want to be land professionals, as well as the flexibility for those who want to do something else in the energy industry, is a really incredible value proposition and one of the things I love about SER.

- Sam Mallory
B.S. in Energy Resource Management and Development

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School of Energy Resources

Department 3012, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 343-0509

Email: seracad@uwyo.edu