Lead Your Organization from Volatility to Value
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June 29, 2023
9 to 12 Months
Online and Live Online
Our participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
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Promotion and Events SpecialistBased on the information you provided, your team is eligible for a special discount, for Texas Executive Education – Executive Program for Energy Leaders starting on June 29, 2023 .
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Have questions? Email us at group-enrollments@emeritus.org.The energy industry is witnessing unprecedented levels of volatility. Geopolitical tensions, climate change concerns, and the increased pressure for decarbonization have pushed the global energy industry to accelerate transformation through technological advancements and innovation. Energy executives must strike a balance between driving their organization’s need for business growth with profitable and efficient solutions and innovating for future demand.
The nine- to twelve-month Executive Program for Energy Leaders from Texas Executive Education at The McCombs School of Business is an extraordinary opportunity to gain crucial insights from industry experts and thought leaders. You will acquire a strategic framework to address complex business decisions and sustain long-term growth in this evolving energy landscape.
of energy leaders see technological disruption as more of an opportunity than a threat.
of energy CEOs said managing climate risk would determine whether they can keep their jobs over the next five years.
The program has been structured with the needs of busy executives in mind. You will learn through online sessions, including guest lectures from leading industry leaders. You also have the flexibility to customize your learning journey for maximum career and business impact.
Embark on your learning journey at your own pace. Experience a program that provides the flexibility of online sessions with an in-depth curriculum.
Learn alongside accomplished global peers and exchange perspectives. Interact with world-leading faculty and industry experts to gain new insights.
Advance your career and elevate your organization by gaining advanced skills and hands-on experience to develop unique solutions.
"McCombs has been a leader in the business of energy for decades, and we are excited to bring our extraordinary faculty expertise to this innovative program."
— Lillian F. Mills
Dean, McCombs School of Business
Insight-driven decision making
Assess uncertainty in the energy landscape to determine growth, valuation, and business strategies.
Adaptive strategies for the future
Develop business innovations and technology solutions in response to industry disruption.
Risk management
Analyze the decisions, opportunities, and key stakeholders associated with the execution of risky capital projects.
Strategic implementation
Explore and implement new business models to increase profitability in this new energy world.
Ethical leadership
Assess the societal, economic, environmental, ethical, and legal impacts of energy systems.
Leading change
Build alignment through influential communication and lead the organization forward.
Core Curriculum
Take a deep dive into the program’s core modules with 18 weeks of in-depth sessions on the crucial challenges facing the energy sector.
Minimal Weekly Commitment
Balance learning with your busy work schedule by dedicating just three to five hours each week toward program sessions and learning activities.
In-Person Networking
Connect with high-achieving peers from around the world and build a lifelong network at an optional three-day program and networking event on the University of Texas campus in Austin.
Expert Faculty
Gain in-depth insights from world-renowned faculty and expert practitioners with practical industry experience.
Dedicated Success Coach
Craft your learning journey through regular check-in sessions with a success coach.
Global Peer Group
Interact with like-minded energy executives from across the world and share insights with each other.
Specialized Electives
Select two online electives that can help advance your career in a relevant area of specialization.
Self-Paced Learning
Work at your own pace by accessing the week's sessions and activities at your convenience.
Capstone Project
Apply your insights to a project that will help you craft a business case or road map for an initiative you are leading.
“Organizations are looking for strategic leadership to turn today’s energy business challenges into long-term opportunities. The Executive Program for Energy Leaders from Texas Executive Education equips participants with the nuanced perspectives and decision frameworks to navigate these uncertain waters. The focus of the program is to develop sustainable growth strategies that address ever-shifting market demands using all the tools at our disposal.”
— R. Britt Freund
Faculty Director; Professor of Information, Risk, and Operations Management
This leadership program is designed with insights from world-leading experts to enable you to assess and navigate the uncertain energy landscape as an executive. It is divided into weekly modules for ease of learning. Each week’s curriculum includes a mix of faculty lectures, assignments, guest speaker, case studies, and business scenario simulations.
• Energy Sources
• Energy Use: Power
• Energy Use: Transportation
• Valuation of Energy Companies
• Growth Strategies for Energy Companies
• Business Models in the Energy Sector
• Making Quality Decisions
• Risk and Uncertainty
• Capital Projects
• Evaluating Opportunities
• Engaging with Partners, Governments, and External Stakeholders
• Resolving Difficult Situations
• Strategy in an Uncertain Environment
• Leading Technical Organizations
• Strategic Contracting
• Partnering and Operating Worldwide
• Blockchain, Crypto, and Data Analytics
• AI, IoT, and Digitalization
• Profitability and Sustainability in the Energy Industry
• Risk Management for Energy Professionals
• Energy Transition
*Electives are subject to change.
Connect with peers, industry experts, and faculty at an optional three-day in-person event on the University of Texas campus in Austin.
The capstone project enables you to apply the insights you have gained throughout each core phase to address a real-life challenge your organization is facing. By the end of your learning journey, you will have crafted an actionable business case or road map for an initiative you are leading.
R. Britt Freund
Anitesh Barua
Fred Beach
J. Eric Bickel
Tim Curren
Gürcan Gülen
Gaylen Paulson
Michael Peterson
David Spence
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a certificate from the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business.
After successful completion of this program, your digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the University of Texas at Austin.
Note: This program does not grant academic credit or a degree from The McCombs School of Business.
The program fee covers all program materials. The fee does not include accommodations for the optional three-day in-person networking event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fees.
Flexible payment options available.