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Programs in Energy & Energy Business

Empower your career, lead your way and join a new generation of energy professionals.

While our efforts supporting research and education in energy have strong ties to the oil and gas sector, our programs reflect the philosophy that the energy industry is an evolving field and must be viewed from a long-term, sustainable perspective. Guided by a diverse group of faculty, you will receive advanced training in upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas business functions and operations.

Our rigorous and interdisciplinary coursework combines traditional academic expertise with practical experience, allowing you to investigate various aspects of other industry sectors, including alternative fuels, power, and energy efficiency.

We offer undergraduate and graduate programs taught in small groups by our expert faculty, who are active in numerous professional associations and engage in research at the intersection of business, science, and technology.

#1 Petroleum Eng. Grad Program (public and private), U.S. News

$120K+ Annual Median Pay for Energy Managers

100% Success Rate for Energy Business Programs

#3 Petroleum Eng. Undergraduate Program (private), U.S. News

Degrees Offered

Energy Management, B.S.B.A.

Energy Minor

Energy Transition Minor

Energy Transition, M.E.

Energy, MBA (Online)

Petroleum Engineering, B.S.P.E.

Petroleum Engineering Minor

Petroleum Engineering, M.E.

Petroleum Engineering, M.S.E.

Petroleum Engineering, Ph.D.

Chemical Engineering, B.S.Ch.E.

Chemical Engineering Minor

Chemical Engineering, M.S.E.

Chemical Engineering, M.E.

Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.

Professional Opportunities

Our graduates are well-prepared for job opportunities in wide-ranging industries, including oil and gas companies, pipeline and storage companies, refining and marketing companies, utilities, and financial institutions. There are numerous opportunities to learn from UTulsa faculty, industry practitioners, and other experts with direct experience working in the energy sector. UTulsa offers industry-related internships, both during the academic school year and summer.

Alumni employers include XTO Energy, Kaiser-Francis, Devon Energy, Chevron, Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Delta Air Lines, Williams, Cimarex Energy, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and others.

Job Opportunities:

Petroleum Land Manager
Professional Land Representative (Operations Landman)
Commodities / Power Trader
Environmental Manager
Gas Marketing Representative
Business Development Director

Beyond the Classroom

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
SOCIAL JUSTICE & SERVICE
JOB PLACEMENT

Set the stage for lifelong learning and success.

Learning is an individualized journey that extends far beyond a major or the walls of a classroom. The University of Tulsa provides integrative and experiential learning opportunities that allow scholars to enliven their studies through global education, research, scholarship, and interdisciplinary programs. Our real-world academic enrichment opportunities are designed to challenge students and enhance their personal and professional educational experience.

Experiential Learning
Make your TU experience as rich and diverse as you like.

UTulsa students have abundant opportunities to get involved with clubs and organizations to develop new skills, meet new friends, and make lifetime memories. From international clubs, music groups, and intramural sports to Greek life, student government, and on-campus leadership, there’s truly something for everyone at UTulsa. Our multi-faceted extracurricular options perfectly complement our multidisciplinary academic approach.

Student Organizations
Be the change you want to see.

UTulsa encourages students to give back to the community and see societal problems through a different lens. In considering issues ranging from low-income to racial biases, students analyze the intricacies of cyclical social issues to gain broader perspectives and insights, which they can share with others and act on in the community.

Civic Engagement
Pursue success with confidence — backed by TU’s job placement guarantee.

UTulsa is committed to our students’ professional success, which is why our Center for Career Development, aka CaneCareers, offers a job placement guarantee program. We promise that students who follow the program will land an entry-level job in their chosen field or continue their education within six months of graduation, or we’ll give them a free semester of grad school.

Job Placement