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The University of Texas Permian Basin

MS in Energy Business Program Overview

Training the Future Leaders of Energy

If you want to prosper in the energy business, an online Master of Science in Energy Business from UT Permian Basin will put you on the right path. Our AACSB-accredited College of Business has designed a program specifically for energy industry professionals like you who want to earn a business-oriented master’s degree while developing skills unique to an innovative and dynamic field. In line with current and future demands of the energy industry, our program provides a robust foundation in financial principles through courses focused on energy finance, financial management, financial derivatives, and corporate finance and strategy. Our specialized curriculum illuminates key energy business concepts and empowers you with the analytical skills you’ll need to thrive and compete for management roles within the industry. There are very few online university programs like this offered in the United States!

Spotlight on the Energy Business 

Our online MS in energy business program explores the complex connections between energy and law, finance, accounting, investments, and other core aspects of business. Our program’s six core energy courses empower you with business expertise that all of today’s energy industry leaders must have. Join us for an in-depth exploration of these and other timely topics: 

- Business and regulatory challenges

- Alternative energy sources

- Volatility of energy commodities markets

- Global supply and demand

- Protecting technological advantage

- Risk management

- Advanced energy accounting

Advantages of Our Online Program

An affordable, comprehensive program spanning all aspects of the energy business, our 30-credit MS in energy business comes right from the heart of the energy industry directly to you. Each online course is taught by the same Ph.D. business professionals who teach on campus. Our program is delivered in an asynchronous, 100% online format that enables you to complete coursework any time of day from just about anywhere in the world. No campus visits are required. If professional and personal responsibilities keep you busy, you’ll find the convenience of our program irreplaceable.

Career Benefits of Our Master’s Degree

Equipped with an MS in the energy business, you’ll be poised for greater compensation potential and prized leadership positions. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, master’s degree holders earn nearly 20% more than those who hold a bachelor’s degree alone. Further, the BLS states that those who have attained higher levels of education also enjoy higher rates of employment. No matter what your ambitions in the energy industry are, this degree can help you achieve them! Some of the roles you may qualify for with this degree include:

- Financial and Investment Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Budget Analysts
- Operations Research Analysts
- Management Analysts
- Wind Energy Operations Managers
- Wind Energy Development Managers
- Financial Risk Specialists
- Chief Sustainability Officers

The University of Texas Permian Basin
College of Business
Energy Land Management Program
4901 East University
Odessa, Texas 79762

Stuart MacDonald — Director
432-552-2196
macdonald_s@utpb.edu