Energy Finance
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Course Details
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DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY MARKETS
This class focuses on energy-related derivatives and different derivative products and how to apply them. You'll leave with an understanding of energy markets and how to measure and manage the financial risks created by volatile energy prices. Gain an in-depth understanding of energy finance by addressing three areas within an energy context: pricing, asset valuation, and risk management.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
There are no sessions scheduled at this time. For more information about the next class date, please contact us at execed@mccombs.utexas.edu or 512-471-5893.
What You'll Learn
Develop an understanding of how to model and forecast energy and forward/futures prices by placing energy markets in the context of global financial markets, and analyzing their subsequent reactions.
International Markets
- Understand international financial markets
- The current state of equity and commodity markets
Structuring Derivative Products in Energy Markets
- Learn the different derivative products and learn how to apply them in the energy markets
- Measure the uncertainty of equity, credit and commodity markets
- Value-at-risk in the energy industry
Volatility and Correlation
- Use financial models to analyze and forecast energy prices and volatility
- Understand the risk of and return from futures and options contracts on energy commodities
- Apply option and valuation techniques to the energy markets
- Understand and use derivative products to mitigate energy price risk
- Utilize real options theory to value energy assets
Forward/Futures Prices and Swap Prices
- Use information from futures/option prices to determine optimal production decisions and timing for extraction
- Introduction to options
Attending this Course
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Individuals
This course is appropriate for professionals or investors who work in any part of the energy industry. -
Teams
Organizations often send pairs or small teams, to support the launch of new initiatives. -
Requirements & Credit
There are no prerequisites for this course. Participants earn .70 CEUs for this course, as well as a certificate of completion. Our classes are available for university credit. Please contact us for more information.
Knowledgeable Faculty
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Instructor
Instructor
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Ehud Ronn
Dr. Ronn obtained his PhD in Finance from Stanford University. He has published articles on investments, interest-rate instruments and energy derivatives in the academic and practitioner literature.
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Reimbursement Options
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Course Location
In person courses take place at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center and adjoining Rowling Hall on the UT campus in Austin. These world-class facilities provide a comfortable and convenient learning environment, with direct access to the 40 acres of campus and within walking distance of downtown Austin. Live online and on-demand course options are available for many courses.