Energy Business Certificate

Get certified in energy

Advance Your Energy Career with a Graduate Certificate

Stand out in the dynamic world of energy, whether you're in oil and gas, renewables, utilities, or consulting. Our Energy Business Certificate offers a focused 12-credit curriculum that adds real-world expertise to your BBA or graduate degree. Gain knowledge in energy accounting, finance, law, and technology—all skills that employers are seeking. Plus, this graduate certificate is fully stackable, meaning you can use it as a springboard toward our MBA or MS in Energy Business.

Certificate Requirements

Degree Eligibility
- Must have a BBA major in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing
- Master's degree students in business are also eligible
Coursework (12 semester credit hours) - Complete four energy electives with a grade of C or better:
- Energy Accounting, Global Energy Business, Energy Finance, Energy Investments & Risk Management, Energy Technology & Risk Management, Energy Law
Application
- Submit an application to the College of Business for certificate approval

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