Energy, Technology, and Policy
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Course Details
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DISCOVER ENERGY'S ROLE IN OUR ENVIRONMENT
Understand the impact of energy technologies and policies on society through a fast-paced overview on a wide range of topics. This class covers both fundamentals and a deep dive into energy’s role in our environment, including its effect on water and food. Participants explore how energy and policy affect culture and humanity to gain critical perspective for making decisions in the business world.
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
Cover a range of topics in this information-packed class beginning with basics and fundamentals and then delve into the role energy plays in our environment.
Energy and society
- Understand the central role energy plays in society
- Critical technologies and the future
- Leave with a whole new view about energy
Discover how energy is interconnected with other sectors
- Energy and water
- Energy and food
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.
Combination of Information & Visuals
Great presentation - lots of good information and visual support.
Instructor
Instructor
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Fred Beach
Dr. Beach holds a Ph.D. from the LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin; an M.S. in Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School; and a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He is also a graduate of the Defense Acquisition University and Certified Level III DoD Acquisition Professional and Program Manager.
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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.