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Price College Energy Institute

Leader in energy education and research for over 100 years

The University of Oklahoma has been a leader in energy education and research for more than a century. At the Price College of Business, our energy management programs are built on a strong legacy of excellence that spans more than 60 years, preparing leaders to drive innovation across the evolving energy landscape.

With energy-centric business education offered at the undergraduate, graduate and executive levels, the Energy Institute provides a community of practitioners and academics to advance innovative and sustainable solutions to the critical energy challenges facing our nation and, more broadly, the global community through education, research and outreach

Connect with the Price College of Business Energy Institute to learn how you can benefit from our cultivated resources in energy.

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Education

Business and leadership programs specific to the energy industry are offered at the executive, graduate and undergraduate levels 

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Research

Relevant research into the energy industry and policy is conducted and shared from the global academic community

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Outreach

The institute hosts periodic events to bring together energy professionals and scholars to address current industry issues.


The Energy Institute at the University of Oklahoma delivers premier business education designed for today’s energy leaders. Through the Price College of Business, the institute offers a 15-month Executive MBA in Energy with specializations in Hydrocarbons or Renewables. This primarily online program includes immersive residency weeks in Norman and Europe, a global curriculum, and instruction from both world-class faculty and senior energy executives.
 

In addition to the EMBA, the institute provides the Energy Executive Management Program and customizable Executive Education. These are short-term programs developed to meet specific goals and challenges in the energy sector.
 

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Board of Advisors

The Energy Institute is guided by a distinguished Board of Advisors composed of leaders from across the energy sector. Their insight ensures our programs remain relevant, forward-thinking, and closely aligned with industry needs. By shaping the direction of our curriculum and initiatives, they help us prepare the next generation of energy professionals to drive meaningful impact in their organizations and the world.

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Denise Bode

Denise Bode
Constitution Partners

Tana Cashion

Tana Cashion
Devon Energy

Adam Clinton.

Adam Clinton
Price College

Sandhya Ganapathy.

Sandhya Ganapathy
EDP Renewables

Bryan Hannegan.

Bryan Hannegan
Holy Cross Energy

David Iverson.

David Iverson
Kayne Energy Capital Advisors

Jay Jimerson.

Jay Jimerson 
Cardinal River Energy

Dennis Lippmann.

Dennis Lippmann
Thyssenkrupp USA

C. Michael Ming.

C. Michael Ming 
Ming Energy Partners

Brian Moddelmog.

Brian Moddelmog
Calpine Corp.

Harry Pefanis.

Harry Pefanis (Emeritis)
Plains All American (ret.)

Gary Simmons.

Gary Simmons
Valero

Mike Stice.

Mike Stice
College of Earth & Energy

Bruce Stover.

Bruce Stover (Emeritus)
BHS Enterprises

Richard Talley.

Richard Talley (Chair)
Netherland, Sewell & Associates

Derek Wissmiller.

Derek Wissmiller
GTI Energy

Jon Wolff.

Jon Wolff
Blackheath Energy Strategies

Lori Woodward.

Lori Woodward
ConocoPhillips

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 Academic Excellence Awaits

We’d love to connect. Whether you're an energy professional seeking executive education, a company exploring custom training, or an industry leader interested in collaboration, the Energy Institute is here to help. Fill out our contact form to start the conversation and discover how we can move energy forward, together.