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Leading in an Energy Transition Certificate Pathway

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Cost: $4,500 per class

As an applicant, please fill the online application out as the following for the Academic Interests page:

  1. Select: Certificate
  2. Certificate: Business School Certificates
  3. Subplan: Business-Graduate Certificate

For any questions, please contact our Global Energy Management team at gem@ucdenver.edu.

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Navigating the energy transition is unchartered waters for many energy companies and their leaders. It requires out-of-the-box thinking as well as a shift in mindset for the individual employee, from being an influencer to a change maker.  Students in this pathway will gain first-hand knowledge of the geo-political, market, and regulatory trends that are fostering the energy transition as well as the leadership tools to help their organization build for the future.

10-week courses. 100% online.

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Choose three of the following courses:

Leadership & Decision Making in the Global Energy Environment
GEMM 6400: Students will examine leadership from an energy executive perspective. Topics include: how execs lead, change, innovation, interacting with top management teams, the board, leadership issues involved with governance of the firm, strategies for enhancing executive influence, and ethics and responsibilities associated with executives.
 

When can I take this course?

  • Spring 2023: January 13 - March 24, 2023
  • Fall 2023: October 6 - December 15, 2023

 

Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Trends in Energy and Commodities
GEMM 6420: Introduction to the fundamental concepts and terminology associated with Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG). The evolution of climate change and ESG will be reviewed in terms of policies and metrics. The critical need commodities (agricultural, energy, minerals, and metals) are studied to support more realistic views and opinions on climate change and ESG. An overarching goal is that students completing the course will have a sound understanding of ESG-related policies and standards, the measuring metrics, and the benefits and costs associated with potential future trends.
 

When can I take this course?

  • Spring 2023: January 13 - March 24, 2023
  • Fall 2023: July 14 - September 22, 2023

Environmental, Regulatory, Legal and Political Environment in the Energy Industry
GEMM 6200: Exploration of current political situations regarding the energy industry, its environmental impact in the short and long term. Topics include climate change, pollution, solid wastes, and conversions to natural resources. Students will become familiar with national and international energy laws and regulations, financial arrangements, confidentiality, and bidding agreements.
 

When can I take this course?

  • Fall 2023: July 14 - September 22, 2023

Introduction to Financial Management in the Global Energy Market
GEMM 6600: Introduction to fundamental principle of asset valuation and financing in competitive global markets. Providing the tools necessary to analyze day-to-day financial issues in the energy industry (time value of money, valuation of income streams, risk-weighted investment returns.) Topics such as risk management, arbitrage, hedging, and foreign exchange will be covered. Repeatable.
 

When can I take this course?

  • Spring 2023: April 14 - June 24, 2023

 

Global Energy Economics
GEMM 6100: Course includes energy geo-economics with and introduction to managerial tools of the trade. Topics will include world energy markets-demand and supply; refining and marketing, energy forecasts, oil and gas transportation, and National Oil Companies vs. International Oil Companies. An introduction to environmental economics will also help students connect the energy industry to sustainable work practices. In addition students will learn the geographic distribution of energy resources worldwide along with the political and government systems associated with those resources. 
 

When can I take this course?

  • Fall 2023: July 14 - September 22, 2023

  

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