Program Overview

Energy Finance Certificate

The Energy Finance Certificate at Bauer College offers MBA and MS students a comprehensive understanding of the physical and economic aspects of the energy value chain. Students explore how assets, operations, and financial strategies contribute to value creation in the energy industry. Designed specifically for those seeking a managerial or broader economic perspective on energy businesses, the program integrates real-world applications through electives tied closely to industry practices.

What You'll Achieve

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the energy value chain and the economics behind energy operations.
• Enhance strategic thinking regarding asset management, operations, and financial decision-making in the energy sector.
• Earn an Energy Finance Certificate recognized by leaders across consulting, midstream, trading, and investment firms.

How You Will Benefit

• Strengthen the ability to evaluate energy assets, operations, and investment opportunities from a managerial and economic viewpoint.
• Expand professional networks through access to Bauer's career fairs, energy-focused events, and case competitions.
• Position yourself competitively for leadership roles in consulting, trading, midstream operations, and energy finance.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the Energy Finance Certificate program are in demand across consulting firms like Deloitte and McKinsey, midstream companies like Kinder Morgan, and top investment firms such as Goldman Sachs and BlackRock. Through partnerships with GEMI and career development activities at Bauer, students are well-prepared to transition into impactful roles within the energy finance sector.

Requirements

Admission Requirements

You must be a current Bauer graduate student to enroll in any of our certificate programs.

Certificate Requirements

Credit hours required for the certificate: 9.0 Complete 9 credit hours from the following:

• FINA 7A30 - Advanced Corporate Finance
• FINA 7A33 - Mergers & Acquisitions I
• FINA 7A97 - Selected Topics in Finance
  • Topic(s):
    • Strategy for Project Finance
    • Techniques for Project Finance
    • Fixed Income Security Analysis
• FINA 7352 - Energy Derivatives
• FINA 7360 - International Finance
• FINA 7397 - Selected Topics in Finance
  • Topic(s):
    • Energy Value Creation
    • Energy Insurance and Risk Management
    • Future of Value Creation in the O & G Industry
• ACCT 7397 - Selected Topics in Accounting
  • Topic(s):
    • Oil and Gas Accounting

Academic Policies

• University of Houston Academic Policies
• College Academic Policies

Related Programs

• Energy Risk Management Certificate
• Energy Investment Analysis Certificate
• Economics of Energy Value Chain Certificate