MGMT 5733 - 21st Century Global Energy Environment and Issues

Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to the global energy industry’s past, present and future. Current and historical issues are examined in regions such as: Africa, the Americas, Central Asia, and the Middle East. World production centers and markets are discussed to include relevant energy security, scenario planning, risk management and regulation, deregulation, the legal trends, the energy value chain, distribution systems, environmental concerns, and future trends. Students will learn the geographic distribution of energy resources worldwide including governmental systems. This course will focus on hydrocarbons, but familiarize students with the newest renewable and alternative energy sources as well.