Energy Management is a degree offered by the University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...

's Michael F. Price College of Business

Michael F. Price College of Business

The Michael F. Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma is a business school in the United States. The College of Business was established in 1917 and currently has over 3,200 students.-Overview:...

. The OU degree program was the first of its kind, emerging in 1958 as the Petroleum Land Management program before becoming the Energy Management program in 1999.

It is business-specific, with a broad curriculum focusing on multiple facets of the energy industry. Students pursuing a degree in Energy Management must take courses from the Colleges of Business, Earth & Energy, Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, and Law.

Most students pursuing a degree in Energy Management enter the industry as Landmen, working with energy companies securing leases for drilling and mineral rights as well as contracting with property owners and energy brokers. It is also common for the Landman to work alongside Landmen from other companies to secure joint ventures in drilling.

Currently, the Energy Management program is one the most competitive and sought-after degrees amongst business students at the University of Oklahoma.

The OU program remains one of the top Energy Management programs in the United States. The University of Tulsa

University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa is a private university awarding bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. It is currently ranked 75th among doctoral degree granting universities in the nation by US News and World Report and is listed as one of the "Best 366 Colleges" by...

, Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University

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, University of Calgary

University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently...

, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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, and Western State College of Colorado

Western State College of Colorado

Western State College of Colorado is a four-year public liberal arts college located in Gunnison, Colorado. The enrollment stands at about 2400 students with a high percentage, one-fourth, from out of state. The far flung appeal for some students is found in the idyllic mountains and ski slopes...

all offer similar AAPL-approved degrees focusing on energy business education.