BS Energy Business and Finance at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The major in Energy Business and Finance, offered by the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, combines training in business, economics, finance, and the physical sciences with a core of courses focusing on energy and related industries. The EBF major opens the door to becoming involved in the opportunities and challenges of the energy sector, both in corporations and in policymaking positions.

Faculty: College of Earth and Mineral Sciences | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, Risk Management in Energy Industries, Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Introduction to Energy and Earth Sciences Economics, Global Finance for the Earth, Energy, and Materials Industries, Introduction to Electricity Markets.

Career pathways

Energy Business and Finance provides equally good preparation for a career or for further graduate study. EBF graduates pursue a wide variety of career options, most of which are in the energy or environmental sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entrance into the Energy Business and Finance major, a degree candidate must satisfy requirements for entrance to major. Specific entrance requirements include: The degree candidate must have completed more than 29.1 credits of course work. The degree candidate must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Complete the following entrance to major requirements with a grade of C or better: ECON 102 , MATH 140 .

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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