Energy Concentration Program Overview for MPA, MSES, and Dual Degree Students at Indiana University
The Energy Concentration program at Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of energy systems, policies, and markets. The program aims to foster critical thinking, research, and analysis skills necessary for professional work in the energy sector. Students will explore energy technologies, economic considerations, policy analyses, and environmental impacts. The concentration offers experiential opportunities and helps with placement for graduates pursuing careers in the intersection of public policy, environmental science, and energy. With a structured curriculum and expert faculty, students can prepare for rewarding roles addressing the complex challenges in the energy industry.
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Energy Concentration For MPA, MSES, and dual degree students PROFESSORS: JOHN A. RUPP(RUPP@INDIANA.EDU) SANYA CARLEY (SCARLEY@INDIANA.EDU) JOHN D. GRAHAM(GRAHAMJD@INDIANA.EDU)
Objectives of the Concentration Provide an objective overview of energy systems, policies and markets Encourage critical thinking about energy and policies issues and interplay Provide students with the research and analysis skills necessary to do energy-related professional work: Understand basic energy systems technologies and practices Perform energy science calculations Assess economics of energy systems Conduct benefit-cost analyses Perform comparative policy analyses Analyze environmental and global impacts Provide experiential opportunities (capstone projects, field studies) Help with placement opportunities for SPEA grads
Who? Why? Available for MSES, MPA and dual degree graduate students in SPEA Those who have interest in career positions that combine public policy or environmental science activities with the complex and changing world of energy
Check out some details online: https://oneill.indiana.edu/masters/degrees-certificates/energy/index.html
Why Concentrate in Energy? One of the only graduate programs in the country with a specialization in energy Supply of professionals < Demand for employees Energy is a complex set of technical, economic and policy issues that are important and very dynamic. Energy-related challenges are becoming more and more complex and need to addressed by talented people with a variety of skills. O'Neill degree programs in energy can prepare you for wonderful opportunities to contribute to meaningful changes in this important realm
Structure of Concentration 2 required courses: E574, Energy Systems and Analysis (Fall) Take in first semester if you are interested in this concentration! V674, Energy Economics and Policy (Spring) Prereq: V517 E574 is very helpful but not a prereq Helps with internship eligibility 2 science electives (6 credit hours) 2 economics, policy, and law electives (6 credit hours)
Examples of Science Electives E555 Climate Change and Ecology E555 Natural Gas: Technical and Policy Challenges E550 Renewable and Nuclear Energy E555 Air Pollution Engineering E515 Fundamentals of Air Pollution E518 Vector-based Geographic Information Systems E536 Environmental Chemistry
Examples of Economics, Policy, and Law Electives E555 Human Behavior and Energy Consumption V550 Energy Policy Seminar V590 Energy Policy from a Nation-State Perspective V625 Environmental Economics and Policy V541 Benefit-Cost Analysis and Public and Environmental Policies V596 Sustainable Development V645 Environmental Law L644 Seminar in Energy Law and Policy
Suggestions Talk with the program leads (Vicky Meretsky (MSES) and Sanya Carley (MPA) for counsel on how to structure your program to your desires and the degree program requirements Take E574 and V674 early Join the energy and sustainability listserve Send an email to SPEA-GRAD-ENERGY-L-subscribe@indiana.edu from the account that you would like registered Consider enrolling in the dual degree Join the Energy Leadership Student Association (ELSA) Talk with the Career Development Office about your career aspirations and help them identify potential employers if they are not already on their radar
Potential Jobs Following Graduation Public Sector: Position in an international organization i.e. World bank, UN or EIA Analyst or scientist for the federal government e.g. EPA, DOE, OMB, or DOD Position at a national lab the National Renewable Energy Laboratory or Oak Ridge National Laboratory Energy planner or program manager for a state or local government Policy adviser to a politician Non-profit sector: Researcher at a think-tank or NGO such as the Rocky Mountain Institute, Resources for the Future, or Environmental Defense Fund Analyst at an energy NGO Analyst or manager at a regional transmission operation such as MISO Private sector: Policy advisor, system analyst, or regulatory liaison for a public utility, e.g. Duke, AEP, NIPSCO Environmental scientist or policy analyst for energy company such as Noble Energy, BP, Shell, or Wintershall Researcher at a trade organization, e.g. Natural Gas Alliance, Solar Energy Association, Electric Drive Vehicle Association Analyst at a consulting firms, including Cadmus Group, Deloitte, Analysis Group, or RTI International Or although not for the faint of heart more graduate school
Questions? Contact Info: Sanya Carley (scarley@Indiana.edu) John Rupp(rupp@Indiana.edu)
