Global Energy Markets and Strategy

3 Credits.

Energy is the lifeblood of nations and commerce. This course focuses on the structure and fundamental dynamics of energy markets in energy producing and consuming regions and how energy security and economic development strategies shape the fate of nations and their citizens. Students will learn the historic, economic, geopolitical, structural, and operational aspects of energy industries, with a particular emphasis on the production and transportation of petroleum and natural gas. The course will also explore how economic development, energy and national security, environmental considerations, and technology evolution shape and disrupt these relationships. Students will learn how the strategies of nations, national and private energy companies, and the role of international and intergovernmental organizations such as OPEC interact to shape the future direction of energy markets. The course will familiarize students with publicly available sources of data on energy.