Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

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Course Summary

Learn about the energy industry and its intersection with business in this comprehensive course. Gain an understanding of the key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the energy sector and how they impact businesses.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the energy industry and its impact on businesses
  • Analyze the key trends and challenges in the energy sector
  • Explore the opportunities for growth and innovation in the energy industry

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the energy industry and its intersection with business
  • Analyze the key trends and challenges in the energy sector
  • Identify opportunities for growth and innovation in the energy industry

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of business principles
  • Interest in the energy industry

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online

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Description

Learn about diverse and integrated markets for primary energy, and the essential considerations driving business leaders and policy makers in development of global energy resources.

Outline

  • Demand for Energy
  • Course Introduction
  • What is Energy? Why Do We Need It?
  • Innovation and Demand for Energy
  • Technological Dynamics of Energy Demand
  • Determinants of Energy Demand
  • Global Demand Conditions
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  • Auraria Library Resources Guide
  • Demand for Energy
  • Energy Supplies and Market Allocations
  • Introduction
  • What Primary Resources Can We Utilize?
  • Energy Flows
  • Energy Flows Global Comparison
  • Global Energy Trends
  • Where Are Primary Resources Located?
  • Conventional Reserves
  • Renewable Potential
  • Law of Supply
  • Determinants of Supply
  • Market Equilibrium
  • Market Equilibrium Examples
  • Energy Markets Summary
  • Political Factors in Energy Markets
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  • Auraria Library Resources Guide
  • Energy Supplies and Market Allocations
  • Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Fossil Fuels
  • Introduction
  • Coal Value Chain
  • Coal Market Activity
  • Coal Business Issues
  • Coal Sector Analysis
  • Petrogeology
  • Oil Value Chain
  • Oil Market Activity
  • Oil Business Issues Part 1
  • Oil Business Issues Part 2
  • Natural Gas Introduction
  • Natural Gas Value Chain
  • Natural Gas Market Activity
  • Shale Gas Introduction
  • Natural Gas Business Issues Part 1
  • Natural Gas Business Issues Part 2
  • Natural Gas Business Issues Part 3
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  • lecture slides
  • lecture slides
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  • Auraria Library Resources Guide
  • Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Fossil Fuels
  • Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Alternative Resources
  • Nuclear Value Chain
  • Nuclear Market Activity
  • Nuclear Business Issues
  • Renewables Value Chain
  • Renewables Market Activity
  • Renewables Business Issues
  • Summary of Key Issues for Energy Business
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  • Auraria Library Resources Guide
  • Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Alternative Resources
  • Stakeholders and Political Considerations in the Energy Business
  • Political Factors in Energy Business Introduction Part I
  • Political Factors in Energy Business Introduction Part II
  • Issue Lifecycle
  • Political Forums
  • Stakeholders
  • Political Issue Assessment Summary
  • Keystone XL Pipeline Case
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  • Auraria Library Resources Guide
  • Stakeholders and Political Considerations in the Energy Business
  • Strategic Analysis of Energy Business Opportunities
  • Overview of Strategy Analysis and Development
  • SWOT
  • Porter's 5 Forces
  • Other Strategy Tools
  • Business Strategy and Case Analysis
  • Course Summary
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  • Auraria Library Resources Guide
  • Strategic Analysis of Energy Business Opportunities

Summary of User Reviews

The Energy Business course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be informative and well-structured. The course has a high overall rating.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course is well-structured and informative.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course provides a comprehensive overview of the energy industry.
  • The course is taught by experienced professionals in the energy sector.
  • The course is up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry.
  • The course provides real-world case studies that help students understand the practical applications of the concepts.
  • The course is self-paced, which allows students to learn at their own pace.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough.
  • Some users found the course to be too theoretical and not practical enough.
  • Some users found the course to be too focused on the US energy market and not global enough.
  • Some users found the course to be too expensive compared to other online courses.
  • Some users found the course to be too time-consuming and demanding.
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Michael J. Orlando
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