Students with Three-Year Undergraduate Degrees in Fields Other than Computer Science
Prior to beginning graduate course work, 32 hours of undergraduate class work are required. These courses are taken from the following, as needed:
Credit Hours:
Math 2004 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I CSCI 1514 Algorithm Design and Programming I CSCI 1614 Algorithm Design and Programming II CSCI 3114 Data Structures CSCI 3503 Discrete Mathematics CSCI 4313 Operating Systems CSCI 3613 Database Design and Management Other upper-division computer science courses
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C.S.C.I. ADMISSION
Official transcripts of all previous college or university studies are required and should be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. See the section on university admission procedure in this catalog.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENERGY LEGAL STUDIES
The Master of Science in energy legal studies is designed to provide an advanced base of knowledge of jurisprudence and its application in the energy industry. This program focuses on acquainting students with areas of law specific to energy and provides them with the understanding of legal issues they face in their jobs. This program has been created at the request of executives from the oil and natural gas industry who have identified this as a high priority need for education. The Master of Science in energy legal studies fulfills this need with an accelerated program format that students can complete while continuing to work. Courses are offered one night a week for nine weeks. There are five nine-week cycles per year. Classes are taught on a cohort basis.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
The Master of Science in energy management is designed for professionals who wish to be leaders in the rapidly expanding energy industry. The focus of the degree is on the business side of energy management, providing advanced education across topics integral in the field of energy management such as economics, accounting, legal environment, finance, organizational behavior, operations, communication, and other related subjects. Developed by the Meinders School of Business and executives from energy companies, the curriculum delivers the education and skills required of future energy leaders. Energy company executives are looking to cultivate current employees for leadership positions and employees are searching for an opportunity to advance within the energy industry by developing relevant skills and industry knowledge. The Master of Science in energy management fulfills this need with an accelerated program format that employees can complete while continuing to work. Courses are offered one night a week for nine weeks. There are five nine-week cycles per year. Classes are taught on a cohort basis. Applicants without an undergraduate degree in business may be required to complete the following prerequisite foundation courses with a grade of C or better. Foundation courses do not count toward the degree requirements. Grades for foundation courses are listed on the student’s transcript but not calculated in the student’s GPA. Foundation Requirements:
n ACCT 5013 Essential Concepts in Accounting n FIN 5023 Essential Concepts in Finance n MGMT 3123 Principles of Management and Organization
master of science in energy Management Requirements
Credit Hours: 30
MGMT 5723 Overview of the Energy Industry 3 ELAW 5703 Legal and Ethical Environment of the Energy Industry 3 ELAW 5353 Fundamentals of Contracts 3 ELAW 6523 Fundamentals of Property Law 3 ELAW 6533 Legal Principles of Oil and Gas 3 ELAW 6543 Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance 3 ELAW 6613 Energy Contracts and Issues 3 ELAW 5453 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution 3 ELAW 5153 Legal Research and Citation 3 ELAW 5253 Legal Writing and Analysis and Capstone Experience 3
MGMT 5723 Overview of the Energy Industry ELAW 5703 Legal and Ethical Environment of the Energy Industry MGMT 5713 Organizational Behavior and Managerial Processes MGMT 6743 Internal and External Communication in the Energy Industry ACCT 5593 Accounting for Managers in Energy Business FIN 5303 Financial Policy for Managers ECON 6213 Energy Economics MGMT 6713 Energy Operations Management MGMT 5733 Essentials of Oil and Gas Legal Principles FIN 6373 Financing Energy Development
M.S. IN ENERGY LEGAL STUDIES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
M.S. IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
master of science in energy legal studies Requirements Credit Hours: 30
n Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3.000 GPA n 92 iBT TOEFL score n Two or more years relevant work experience demon-
strated via a resume, personal statement and references
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n Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA (appli-
cants whose undergraduate degrees are not business related may be required to take foundation courses prior to beginning the M.S. in energy management program)
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