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Texas Tech University

While primarily focused on the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of oil and gas, our energy commerce program provides students unparalleled exposure to the business of energy. Students learn about regulatory oversight, energy lending and investing, commodity trading, industry analysis, and more. Through hands-on, active learning techniques supplemented by industry knowledge, our graduates are prepared to make a valuable impact in the energy industry.

Customized Learning Experience

In addition to developing a common body of knowledge in energy commerce, students must participate in one of two cohorts:

ENERGY TRANSACTION ANALYSIS

By selecting the Energy Transaction Analysis cohort, you will gain expertise in commercial and marketing analysis, marketing and trading, operations, risk management, and business development to excel in the midstream/downstream sectors of the energy and power industries.

Core classes include:

- Energy Acquisitions & Divestitures

- Energy Analytics & Strategy

- Energy Power Markets & Trading

- Energy Quantitative Methods

PETROLEUM LAND MANAGEMENT

By selecting the Petroleum Land Management cohort, you will gain expertise in the analysis and execution of contracts, lease agreements and software systems used by upstream energy professionals.

Core classes include:

- Oil and Gas Agreements I & II

- Oil and Gas Law I & II

- Energy Systems

CAREERS

Our energy commerce graduates gain the industry knowledge needed to lead and excel in the evolving energy industry.

Among the most popular career opportunities are:

Upstream:

- Business Development

- Division Order Analyst

- Government/Regulatory

- Negotiator/Landman

Midstream:

- Business Development/Project Analyst

- Commercial/Trading Analyst

- Credit/Contract Analyst

- Distribution Analyst

- Planning Analyst

- Procurement Analyst

- Regulatory Analyst

- Scheduler/Marketer