About the Program

For today’s undergrad the energy industry is one of the fastest growing career sectors and The Bauer College of Business Global Energy Management (GEM) program is the ultimate start.

Energy isn’t all hardhats and smokestacks. Powering the planet takes business leadership-and that’s where you come in. It’s the perfect environment for aspiring business people of all kinds, offering lucrative jobs, exotic travel, exciting challenges and a chance to be a part of something big.

Few realize how fundamental energy is to our standard of living, but in reality it is the life blood of our global economy. This exciting job market attracts the best and brightest from around the globe and your timing is perfect. A flood of today’s energy executives will soon retire. Energy corporations are clamoring for capable young business leaders. Will you have what takes? You will as a GEM graduate!

What is GEM?

The Global Energy Management program provides the foundation and preparation for entering into the dynamic, high paying energy industry. The program has three options:

1 – GEM Professional Program
2 – GEM track in Finance
3 – GEM minor

The curriculum for each option has been designed to blend a technical background, not unlike the basis for an engineering degree, with the management skills missing in most energy workers today. This blended approach results in a much more appealing candidate for the energy industry.

Each option offers a special focus on energy related courses at the advanced level. The GEM program has been designed and taught by industry professionals; academicians and practittioners who bring the real world of energy business to the classroom. No matter what option you choose, GEM students have an unparalleled opportunity to network with industry professionals, are eligible to apply for exclusive internships and scholarships, and develop a first-hand knowledge of the largest industry in the world.