Energy Business Certificate

The Certificate in Energy Business for the BBA programs in the College of Business offers business students specialized energy-related business knowledge in various disciplines that is useful in the energy industry. The requirement for the Certificate in Energy Business is to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major (in accountancy, finance, management, and marketing) with the inclusion of 4 energy-related undergraduate courses at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

Students must achieve a grade of "C" or better in the 4 energy-related courses for 12 credit hours. The four energy courses can be selected from the approved list below. Upon completion, the qualified student submits the application form for the Certificate of Energy Business in the College of Business home page. The Certificate in Energy Business appears in the official transcript of the student.

The University Certificate in Energy Business has expanded its offering to:

  • Any UTPB BBA graduate
  • Any BBA graduate or student seeking a BBA from any accredited 4-year American university

BBA holder may apply for admission as a non-degree seeking transient student and contact Dr. Steve Beach beach_s@utpb.edu with the Certificate interest.

Certificate Requirements

ACCT 4310Oil And Gas Accounting

3

FINA 4331Energy Finance

3

MNGT 3309Energy Management

3

MRKT 4305Energy Marketing

3

PTEC 3301Petroleum Fundamentals

3

Other 3 credit hours of energy courses must be approved by the Coordinator of Energy Business

3

Total Credit Hours: 12