Energy & Natural Resources Law
December 6, 2024 2024-12-20 10:36Energy & Natural Resources Law
Online MLS in
Energy & Natural
Resources Law
Be a leader in energy
and natural resources law.
15+ Months
16 Courses
32 Hours
$557-$1028/CH
The OU Online MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law is a 32-credit-hour graduate program that offers a competitive advantage to anyone in the energy industry who negotiates oil and gas contracts, deals with mineral rights or real estate transactions, or works closely with energy attorneys.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions*
*This program typically has an earlier application deadline than the standard 14 days prior to intended start. Please check directly with the program to ensure your application is received in time.
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Term
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Resources Law Master's Degree
Faculty Expertise
OU Law staff work closely with all students to ensure success in the program. Students are organized into small start groups and take all their classes together. Since each student is actively working in the industry, students can share real-time experiences, which leads to a rich learning environment.
Network Connections
OU has provided energy education for over 100 years. OU Law has strong expertise in energy and relies on top energy programs from the Price College of Business and the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Each college has a strong graduate network that alumni can access within energy companies.
Flexible Format
Learn in a flexible online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while learning to handle complex negotiations and situations in the energy and natural resources industries.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Pursue your
Energy & Natural
Resources Law
Master's degree
With over 100 years of energy education history, OU Law is at the forefront of offering legal courses focused on energy and natural resources. With many energy and natural resources companies headquartered in Oklahoma, OU Law sends graduates into energy-related fields and practices yearly. OU Law prepares students to be leaders in energy and natural resources law and policy, assisting in the sustainable development of all forms of energy and natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner.
Course Offerings
- Foundations of Contract Law for the Energy Industry
- Introduction to Property Law and Natural Resources
- Negotiations, Communication, and Ethics
- Introduction to Petroleum Engineering and Geo-Sciences
- Project Economics and Finance
- Midstream Oil and Gas law
- Oil and Gas Development on Public Lands (Federal, State, and Indian Lands)
- Oil and Gas Law
- Oil and Gas Regulatory Practice
- Legal Research for the Energy Industry
- Oil and Gas Contracts
- Mineral Title Examination
- Real Estate Transactions
- Water Law for the Energy Industry
- Oil and Gas Environmental Law
Getting Started Today
The online MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law is a selective program that aims to educate leading legal experts and lawyers. To get started, follow these steps:
STEP ONE:
Contact an Enrollment Counselor to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.
STEP TWO:
Fill out your application here.
STEP THREE:
Provide supplemental materials, including a resume, personal statement, and undergraduate transcripts.
Application Timeline
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admissions process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. However, some programs may have an earlier application deadline. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
Questions about Admissions?
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
Paying for School
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
same academic excellence
Earning an MLS in Energy and Natural Resources Law degree from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $24,638 ($556.50 per credit hour) for in-state students and $39,406 ($1028 per credit hour) for out-of-state students. Program prices include mandatory fees of $190.25 per credit hour and a once-a-semester fee of $105.50. Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class.
Tuition Calculator
Our tuition calculator can help you estimate your tuition and financial aid for your program of interest.
Why OU Online?
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Our Online Programs
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Our OU Family
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
