Energy Management

The Energy Management Degree at Western Colorado University prepares students to navigate the rapidly changing energy industry through a combination of business, policy, economics, and sustainability studies. This interdisciplinary energy management program provides the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in traditional and renewable energy sectors.

If you want to help businesses become more energy efficient as a sustainability consultant, or represent oil and gas companies as a landman, you need an education in energy management. Accredited by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL), the Energy Management program provides a comprehensive understanding about the business of energy and mineral exploration. 

Students also learn land and resource management principles from the perspective of business administration, economics, geology and environmental studies. The program includes a focus on the disciplines of renewable, oil and gas, and mineral management. It also covers Native American, federal, state and private real estate management; as well as surface, water and environmental land management.

As an Energy Management student, you gain automatic access to the Western’s Energy Leaders (WEL). Being a member of this organization allows you to meet potential employers at networking events and industry conferences. 

For hands-on experience, students have opportunities to travel abroad and install renewable forms of energy in locations lacking energy infrastructure. You also explore mines and oil and gas production sites on field trips throughout the year. Throughout your time in the program, we provide one-on-one mentoring and preparation for internships and job placements to ensure your success beyond Western.

Graduates of this energy business degree are prepared for careers in energy consulting, resource management, renewable energy development, sustainability planning, public policy, and corporate energy management. Launch your future in the evolving energy economy with Western’s Energy Management Degree and gain the skills needed to lead in energy, sustainability, and business.

FAQs

What can you do with an energy management degree?

An energy management degree prepares graduates for careers in energy consulting, sustainability management, renewable energy development, resource planning, public policy, and corporate energy strategy.

What will I learn in an energy management program?

An energy management program combines coursework in energy economics, environmental policy, business management, sustainability, and resource planning to prepare students for leadership roles in the energy sector.

Is an energy management degree the same as a renewable energy degree?

While there is overlap, an energy management degree provides a broader understanding of energy systems, business operations, and policy. A renewable energy degree may focus more specifically on renewable technologies and sustainable energy production.

Why pursue an energy management degree in Colorado?

An energy management degree in Colorado provides students with access to a state that plays a major role in energy production, renewable energy development, and sustainability initiatives, creating valuable opportunities for internships and career development.