Option 3 – GEM minor

Energy is the largest industry in the world and commands a diverse spectrum of operations. Energy companies need leaders whose primary expertise lies in a great many fields of study, but the common denominator is always business. Engineer or Geologist - whether you’re running a power plant or searching for that next big well, energy companies are businesses and tomorrow’s energy leaders have to understand how they work.

The GEM Minor option is open to all University of Houston students wanting to add an energy business flavor to their degree. The GEM minor exposes students outside the Finance discipline to the fundamentals of the energy business and Energy Finance. But most importantly, the 16-credit hour GEM Minor provides students with the knowledge base for a fast track into senior management regardless of their discipline.

Prerequisites:

MATH 1313 – Finite Mathematics with Applications AND
MATH 1314 – Calculus for Business and Life Sciences (students may substitute MATH 1431, 1432, 2431 for MATH 1313 and 1314)
ACCT 2331 – Accounting Principles I
ECON 2304 –Microeconomic Principles
DISC 2373 – Introduction to Computers and Management Information Systems
DISC 3331 – Statistical Analysis for Business Applications (or MATH 3338 and MATH 3339)

Required Courses: 16 semester credit hours

FINA 3332 - Principles of Financial Management

and 12 hours of courses from the following:

FINA 4397 - Economics of Energy
FINA 4350 - (formerly 4339) Options and Futures
FINA 4360 - (formerly 4386) International Finance
FINA 4397 - Futures and Swaps
ACCT 4378 - Oil & Gas Accounting (prerequisite: ACCT 2331-2332, and
ACCT 3367 with a grade of "C" or better)
DISC 4397 - Energy Supply Chain (prerequisite: DISC 3301)
Or any other energy-related finance courses at the 4000-level (consult the
Finance advisor for an approved list)

Note: Students may not count courses toward the GEM minor and toward their business major requirements or another business minor. These courses can, however, be used to meet advanced business elective requirements for the BBA.

See the University of Houston course catalog for all relevant polices pertaining to the degree plans and minors.

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