Energy Law and Policy

This course will cover knowledge of energy, law and policy, structure of the U.S. and international oil industries, environmental protection and energy development and current and alternative sources of energy.

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Anyone who is interested in the laws and policies of oil and energy development and its relationship to the environment.
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate a practical understanding of various aspects, its laws and polices, and the relationship between environmental protection and energy development.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current and alternative sources of energy.
  • Demonstrate the application of these skills to manage and solve energy and energy-related problems.
Interested or working in or familiarity with the energy industry.
  • This course will study the importance of energy and its consequences and the role it plays in the economy, both domestic and international;
  • The subject includes energy supply and demand analysis
  • The structure of the U.S. oil industry
  • U.S. production policy
  • Pricing of crude oil and products in the U.S. and abroad
  • Anti-trust laws and interstate oil transactions
  • Institutional structure of the international oil community
  • Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the developments which caused the creation of these organizations
  • Energy-environmental economics and regulations
  • Environmental protection and energy development
  • International dimensions of energy resources
  • Analytical discussions relating to crude oil, gas, coal, nuclear power, hydroelectric power, electricity and alternative energy sources

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 6 month subscription to the Financial Times and FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the application process, and are limited to one per client. For questions about your subscriptions call 800-628-8088 or email uscirculation@ft.com. US and Canada enrollees only.

Lunch included for all students taking day classes.