GEMM 6100

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide students high content briefings from private sector companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations that are leaders in international energy. In addition, for students who might want to work overseas or learn how to do energy related business overseas, this course could be very beneficial to finding employment.

START DATES

Fall 2024 | September 24 - October 4, 2024

LOCATION

Japan

TUITION

$4,500 covers course credit, hotel accomodations and some meals

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain an understanding of the economics applied to global energy markets and the ability to analyze basic economic conditions for various energy resources
  • Explain the concept of economic externalities; identify reasons for market failure and non-market decisions.
  • Explain the relationship between energy use and climate change, and the basic economics of climate change policy

This Course Can be Applied to:

  • MS Degree in Global Energy Management

  • Graduate Energy Certificate

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This course is ideal for professionals from all sectors who would like to gain more in-depth understanding of international energy industries and how they impact current market conditions.

Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis. Bachelor’s degrees are required; learn about all requirements and start your application today:

Faculty

Jason K Hansen

Jennifer Bredt, MS

Director of Operational Excellence at Renewable Energy Systems (RES)

Jenny Bredt is a renewable energy professional with over 16 years of experience in the industry. She has held positions in government, consultancy, and private companies all focused on the development of renewable energy projects both domestically and abroad. Ms. Bredt’s experience covers the value stream of renewables from greenfield development through construction. Notable projects have included: wind, solar, and biomass resource assessments on tribal lands (across the US), Masdar (Abu Dhabi), Granite Wind (CA), Keechi Wind (TX), Deerfield Wind (MI), Skookumchuck Wind (WA), Battery Utility of Ohio (OH) and Moapa Solar (NV). Ms. Bredt has built upon her project management skillset and advanced into organizational leadership roles focused on business transformation and strategy; change management and continuous improvement; interdisciplinary team, project, and business unit efficiencies.

Jenny is currently the Director of Operational Excellence at Renewable Energy Systems (RES), the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. RES has an 18GW global portfolio of development, construction, and operational projects. Jenny is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Global Energy Management program at the University of Colorado, Denver.

Ms. Bredt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences and a minor in French from the University of Colorado, Boulder. A graduate certificate in Geographical Information Systems from the University of Colorado Denver and a Master of Science in Global Energy Management also from the University of Colorado Denver.