Global Energy Management for Undergraduates
The Global Energy Management program provides the foundation and preparation for entering into the dynamic, high paying energy industry.
Our faculty surveyed the energy sector and took a novel approach when doing so by asking the industry what skill sets would you like to see in a business graduate. The responses all centered on a theme; “we would like your business graduates to have grounding in technical disciplines. The energy industry is a very technical industry mostly comprised of engineers. Our business leaders need to be able to communicate and work in a technical environment.” The GEM Professional Program provides the basis for these fundamentals. This edge will allow you the potential to explore positions within the energy industry which might otherwise be unavailable to you.
GEM Curriculum and Degree Plans
There are three GEM degree plan options for undergraduate students:
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 practitioners 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!
GEM Course Descriptions
Any Finance elective with "Energy" or "Oil" in the course title may be used as GEM finance required coursework for GEM-PP, GEM track, or GEM minor. In addition, FINA 4350 (Options and Futures), FINA 4351 (Futures and Swaps), and FINA 4360 (International Finance) may be used.
For a complete listing of available GEM electives, view the UH Catalog and myUH.
Getting Started
Academic Advising
Undergraduates interested in an energy focus within the Finance Major (GEM-Professional Program or GEM track in Finance) or the Global Energy Management minor, should contact Finance Academic Advisor Natalie Merritt at nmerritt@uh.edu. Advising walk-in and appointment schedules are also available online.
Filing a Degree Plan in GEM
If you are a Pre-business student ready to file a degree plan in GEM-PP or GEM track, you can submit your request to file your degree plan online at any time if you meet degree plan filing requirements. To officially declare these programs, students must meet degree plan filing requirements, and apply online during the degree plan filing period:
Career Services for GEM
For internships and career positions in GEM, visit the Rockwell Career Center website.
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