Just 3 Required Courses
Examines the overall energy industry with a detailed exploration of the major energy subsectors and supply chains. Students will develop knowledge of the energy industry value chain including coverage of market dynamics, prevalent strategies, finance, operations, externalities, network effects, environmental and ethical considerations and associated policy issues.
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This course introduces students to the key methods used to evaluate investments in energy industry projects from the perspective of the developer as well as the lender and other stakeholders. Topics include project finance modeling, techno-economic considerations, business structures, regulatory and legal issues, risk analysis and deal terms.
Introduces students to basic financial accounting and reporting issues related to energy-producing activities. Specifically, the course will investigate current accounting practices of energy-producing companies related to the exploration, acquisition, development and delivery of energy products. The course will also cover the financial requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Online Learning at UW
The University of Wyoming provides a comprehensive range of fully online and hybrid programs in addition to the online energy business graduate certificate. They are equivalent to in-person programs in all the ways that matter – same learning expectations, same accreditation and your transcript doesn’t differentiate how you learned. Additionally, online learners have unique needs, and we provide a suite of academic and student resources tailored to help you succeed while at UW and after you graduate.
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What Can You Do With an Energy Business Certificate?
The UW energy business certificate program positions you to be a leader in the highly-competitive energy industry. With an energy business certificate, you can pursue roles at the intersection of energy, policy and business. Graduates often work in energy consulting, project management, regulatory analysis, sustainability, or business development in sectors like oil and gas, renewables and utilities. It’s a great way to stand out in a growing industry.
- Financial statement analyst
- Manager
- Auditor
- Accountant
- Researcher
- Energy trader
- Urban/regional planner
- Land/energy consultant
- Black Hills Energy
- Tata
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Mesa
This graduate certificate is a shorter, more focused program designed for professionals currently working in or looking to enter the energy industry. Unlike a full graduate degree, it requires fewer courses, takes less time to complete and offers the flexibility of being 100% online.
Earning a graduate certificate in energy business shows employers you have specialized knowledge in a fast-growing industry. It can open doors to roles in energy management, policy and consulting. This certificate can help you advance your current position or pursue a new role entirely!
“Completing the Certificate in Energy Business provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the energy industry, including its vast potential for future employment opportunities."
- Shane Stefanick
