Dear EBF alums,
Climate change has directly impacted the field of energy business. Our belief is that EBF students need a strong background in the science and economics of climate change with a focus on the modern challenges in the energy sector, almost all of which are affected by climate change.
To do this, we have proposed curriculum changes to require students take courses specifically in climate change to further their understanding of energy in the changing world. We also believe that our students need stronger training in the economics of energy. Thus, we wish to change our requirements so that EBF students take additional economic courses.
Of course, we cannot just add more courses; we understand that we must make room in students’ schedules and are planning to eliminate some requirements while proposing additional changes in the curriculum to give them more international learning options.
The proposed changes will increase choice for our students, increase our focus on the impact of climate change, and, hopefully, increase student enrollment into the program.
Sincerely,
Andrew Kleit
Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics
Program Chair for Energy Business and Finance