Industry Relations

Due to the distinctiveness of its programming and format, the University of Tulsa’s Master of Energy Business continues to attract significant interest from individuals and organizations throughout the energy industry. Unlike a traditional MBA, the Master of Energy Business is totally focused on energy, energy companies, and energy issues that are relevant in today’s economy. With the flexibility that online delivery provides, the Master of Energy Business is a perfect vehicle for individuals from all sectors of the industry to extend their knowledge base and professional network and to enhance their competitiveness in the marketplace.

Tim Coburn with Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett and two representatives from the Tulsa Metro ChamberThe Collins College of Business enjoys strong support from energy companies and organizations around the country. Faculty and staff regularly attend industry-sponsored professional conferences and participate in events of mutual interest. In addition, energy companies repeatedly seek input from our faculty as consultants and collaborators on policy issues and research projects that are important to the ongoing success of the industry.

 

 

Tim Coburn - Director, Master of Energy Business programThe Odessa American newspaper featured the Master of Energy Business program and Director, Tim Coburn in their February 9 issue.  Click here for the article.

 

 

 

Tim Coburn being interviewed at NAPE Click here to hear Director Tim Coburn discuss the Master of Energy Business program with Richard Mason, Hart Energy and Oil and Gas Investor, and the 2012 Winter NAPE.

 

 

 

Dr. Jim Sorem, Dr. Merl Lindstrom, Dr. Gale Sullenberger, and Dr. Roger Blais with $400,000 check from Conoco-PhillipsThe University of Tulsa enjoys robust support from the oil and gas industry for many of its academic programs.  Dr. Merl Lindstrom, Interim Senior Vice President for Technology, ConocoPhillips (second from left) presents a $400,000 gift for 2012 to Dr. Jim Sorem, Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Dr. Gale Sullenberger, Dean Collins College of Business, and Dr. Roger Blais, Provost (left to right).

 

Click below to view the August 2011 KTUL Channel 8 report on the Tulsa energy economy from the floor of the 3rd Annual Tulsa Pipeline Expo. Linda Adlof, Director, Center for Executive and Professional Development within the Collins College of Business, discusses the Master of Energy Business as part of the report.

Gas Processors Association logoThe Master of Energy Business is featured in this May 2012 article published by The Journal Record, a leading resource for Oklahoma business news and legal information.  The article centers on Dr. Tim Coburn's presentation to the annual meeting of the Midcontinent Chapter of the Gas Processors Association in Oklahoma City.  Click here to read the article.