Professional Land Management Concentration

WHAT IS A LANDMAN?

Professional landmen determine ownership and title of surface and subsurface rights to negotiate leases with the land and mineral owners. These specialists coordinate field exploration to connect lease owners with the production company and ensure compliance with governmental regulations.

Energy development requires leaders who understand business and legal challenges within the industry. Landmen or land specialists build trusting relationships between landowners and energy companies while finding mutually beneficial solutions to energy exploration and production.

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Professional Land Management Overview

The Professional Land Management (PLM) concentration at the School of Energy Resources (SER) is a nationally accredited, multidisciplinary program designed to prepare students for a dynamic career in land and resource management. By integrating energy development, business, law, finance, communications, management, and public policy, students are equipped to interface with multiple professions, working closing with and industry and landowners.

A key strength of the program is its emphasis on practical, real-world application. Students are immediately immersed in the profession through courses that involve tasks like running title in local counties (from patent to present), preparing ownership reports, and participating in hands-on scenarios and internships.

SER fosters strong ties with the energy industry, offering students unique opportunities to connect with industry partners through networking events, conferences, workshops, and field trips.

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Courses and Curriculum

Students take courses across multiple disciplines in energy, business, economics, mathematics and law.

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Careers and Graduate Opportunities

Learn about possible career paths,  recent graduate jobs and graduate education opportunities.

Careers and Graduate Opportunities

Alumni and Student Stories

Learn why some of our students chose to pursue a degree in ERMD, what they accomplished at UW, and about their chosen career paths!

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Clubs, Organizations & Professional Development

Students have the ability to join multiple professional organizations and UW-led student groups.

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Industry Advisory Baord

As a nationally accreddited school, the PLM program seeks guidance and input from industry professionals in the form of a Professional Land Management Industry Advisory Board (IAB).

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Nationally Accredited

AAPL LogoThe Professional Land Management Concentration is one of only ten programs accredited nationally by the American Association of Professional Landmen. Graduates in the program have the opportunity to sit for the Registered Landman exam. Individuals with certification can increase their salary by 20% on average. Learn more about the organization below.

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