Hybrid Executive
MBA in Energy
Become a leader in the dynamic energy industry.
15+ Months
18 Courses
36 Hours
$2,375/CH
& Renewables
The Executive MBA (EMBA) in Energy allows students to specialize in hydrocarbons or renewables. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in these vital and constantly evolving fields. This 36-hour program consists of a 30-credit-hour core curriculum and a 6-credit-hour specialization in hydrocarbons or renewables. The program culminates with two capstone projects in which students synthesize concepts across the curriculum. *
*Students must take one of the specialization areas to graduate, however they can return after graduation and take the courses in the other specialization area to receive a graduate certificate at a significantly discounted rate.
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
Academic Term
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Learn from the Best
Learn from faculty with extensive energy experience, including instructors in senior leadership positions at Fortune 100 energy companies. The program includes an executive coach who will convey customized leadership and career strategies to leverage your EMBA credentials in the energy marketplace.
In-Person Residencies
Get hands-on instruction when you participate in three week-long residences. Two of the weeklong residencies are each on campus in Oklahoma, while the third is a 10-day residency in Europe that offers a global experience and opportunities to engage with peers in the energy sector.
Expand Your Energy Network
Each student in the program is selected for their energy industry experience. Grow your professional network by fostering valuable energy industry contacts with classmates, instructors, and global energy leaders who are proud OU alumni.
Enhance Your Professional Career Prospects
Position yourself for career advancement in the energy industry. According to feedback from alumni, more than 30 percent of EMBA in Energy program alums are in executive career positions in energy companies.
EMBA in Energy was ranked #48 by Fortune magazine.
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
Executive MBA in
Energy
The Executive MBA in Energy encompasses six online modules and three in-person, one-week residencies. Two residencies are on the OU campus (the first and last module), while the third takes place in Europe. A combination of asynchronous and synchronous course content provides flexibility and live interaction with classmates and esteemed faculty.
The international module, which takes place about halfway through the program, is comprised of residencies in Amsterdam and London – both energy-centric locations with global influence. During the residency, students take courses, meet with energy leaders, visit energy companies, and experience local culture.
The cost of this experience is included in the tuition for the program. However, students are responsible for the expenses required to travel to the residency sites.
Course Offerings
Course topics include:
Hydrocarbon Specialization Courses:
Hydrocarbon Law and Regulations
Marketing Strategy-Changing Energy Mix and New Markets
Valuation of Hydrocarbon Resources
Financing Hydrocarbon Projects
Renewables Specialization Courses:
- Renewable Energy Project: Development Forecasting
- Renewable Energy Law and Regulations
- Accounting for Renewable Energy
- Renewable Energy Project Valuation
- Renewable Energy Project-Develop, Implement and Manage
Hydrocarbon Specialization
OU’s legacy in energy education extends over 100 years, making it uniquely qualified to provide a Hydrocarbon specialization tailored to the critical issues in the constantly evolving energy industry.
Hydrocarbon Specialization Courses:
- Supply Chain Management
- Hydrocarbon Law and Regulations
- Valuation of Hydrocarbon Resources
- Marketing Strategy – Changing Energy Mix and New Markets
- Hydrocarbon Value Chain – Tech & Innovation
- Financing Hydrocarbon Projects
Renewables Specialization
As the renewable energy industry rapidly grows, there is a greater need for professionals who have a solid understanding of the business side of renewable energy and can effectively manage organizations and position them for continued success. The Executive MBA with a specialization in renewables provides the business foundation for those aspiring to lead within this growth industry.
Renewables Specialization Courses:
- Renewable Energy Technology and Innovation
- Renewable Energy Analysis and Forecasting
- Renewable Energy Law and Regulations
- Accounting for Renewable Energy
- Renewable Energy Project Valuation
- Renewable Energy Project – Business Plan
- Renewable Energy Project – Develop, Implement, and Manage
Getting Started Today
The EMBA in Energy program is highly selective. Applicants are evaluated based on their professional experience, their potential to make rich contributions to the learning experiences of others, and their academic suitability for graduate study. A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
Applicants should have:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- At least seven years of total work experience*
- Preference for active employment and some experience in managing people, projects, or business units.
- A minimum of two years of work experience in the energy industry. This can include working for an energy company, energy-related company, or energy-related work within a company.
To apply, students must:
- Complete the online application at https://gograd.ou.edu/apply/
- Submit a current resume
- Provide official college transcripts from all institutions
- Submit a Letter of Acknowledgement – This should come from the applicant’s employer on corporate letterhead. It can be from a supervisor, manager, HR department, etc.
- Submit a Personal Statement – To help the admissions committee better understand you, your professional accomplishments, and your career aspirations.
- International students may be asked to submit a TOEFL or an IELTS score.
*We will consider exceptional students with fewer than seven years of work experience if they can demonstrate a high level of responsibility and achievement.
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?
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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.
Graduate tuition waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs. OU Online programs qualify for the OU Faculty/Staff Tuition Waiver & Fee Exemption, and we encourage you to check your eligibility.
Tuition waiver and fee exemption package application
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 Executive MBA in Energy 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 $85,500 ($2,375 per credit hour). This includes all course materials, Surface Pro computer, the required technology for the entire program, and cost of lodging and most meals for the three residency weeks (valued at $11,500).
One accepted into the program, students must submit a $1,500 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks.
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.
