What to expect
Required 12 Credit Hours
6 Credits of Core Courses
Energy and Society (ERS/ENR 1000); Energy Markets & Policy (ERS/ECON 3400)
6 Credits of Elective Credits
Choose from a list of elective courses in varying disciplines
Complement your Degree
With the addition of the Energy Resource Management (ERM) minor option, a wider array of UW students gain access to specialized energy education to supplement and enhance their education, as well as add critical skills that are valuable to potential employers. If you are interested in any of the topics below, this minor is right for you!
Students interested in pursing a law degree are well served by core courses in property law, contracts, oil & gas law, and land management. With the ERM minor, students are also well positioned to work in residential or commercial real estate, or as a right-of-way agent.
Recommended Majors:
- Political Science, Criminal Justice, Honors Program, International Studies, Psychology, Sociology, English, Communication, History, and Business
As a dominant feature of not only Wyoming’s economy, but worldwide, energy economics play a critical role in major decisions. Market-focuses majors can add an energy skillset to their training through the minor for a leg up in the industry.
Recommended Majors:
- Business Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management of Human Resources, Marketing, Agricultural Economics
In a competitive industry, energy management and leadership skills are highly coveted. Students on a business track benefit from courses in sophisticated energy transactions, business culture, real estate, and land management.
Recommended Majors:
- Finance, Business Administration, Professional Selling, Accounting, Agricultural Business
Geologic formations and subsurface characterization are more important than ever in the worldwide mission towards decarbonization. Earning a minor in ERM will help in directing and managing resources for carbon use and storage.
Recommended Majors:
- Geology and Earth Sciences, Physics, Petroleum Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering. Elementary Education - Earth Science Education, Chemical Engineering
With significant coursework crossover, students in science and engineering degree programs can easily add a minor in ERM to gain a competitive edge in their respective disciplines, as well as an understanding of social and global issues related to energy resources.
Recommended Majors:
- Energy Systems Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Atmospheric Science
Students pursuing a career in public administration or government gain leadership skills & instruction in one of the most debated topics on capitol hill. With energy policy directives, students are positioned for success in many fields.
Recommended Majors:
- Political Science, Honors Program, Sociology, International Studies, Psychology, English, History, Construction Management, Criminal Justice
Energy & environment are closely related fields of study. Climate solutions are found at the nexus of energy, environment, and natural resources. The ERM minor provides knowledge to mitigate environmental impacts of energy services for society.
Recommended Majors:
- Environment and Natural Resources, Environmental Systems Science, Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Management, Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management, Plant Sciences
Surface uses related to agriculture, grazing, livestock, watershed management, reclamation, and migration corridors all play a major role in energy development. Students will learn how to navigate these issues with dominant mineral estates.
Recommended Majors:
- Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Education, Agroecology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Environment and Natural Resoures
