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BA Energy Policy and Management

Western Washington University, United States
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Course Overview

The BA Energy Policy and Management program at Western Washington University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the energy industry, including its political, economic, and environmental dimensions. Students will learn how to analyze energy systems, develop energy policies, and manage energy resources sustainably. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for careers in energy policy and management.

Additional Information

The program is offered through the Department of Political Science and International Affairs and has partnerships with industry leaders to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. Graduates can pursue careers in government agencies, consulting firms, or non-profit organizations.

Discover Western Washington University's Strong Commitment to Sustainability and Energy Policy

Western Washington University is an excellent choice for students interested in energy policy and management due to its proximity to the Pacific Northwest, a region known for its abundant renewable energy resources. The university's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship makes it an ideal location for studying energy policy and management.

Why You Should Study This Course

The goal of the program is to give students knowledge and analytic skills in the policy and management aspects of today’s diverse energy business, along with broad exposure to the science, environmental, business and policy aspects of the energy system that drive the formation and analysis of energy-related policies.

The B.A. in Energy Policy and Management is an interdisciplinary program that gives students knowledge and skills concerning energy policy and the energy business through courses in economics, environmental studies, environmental science, and various business disciplines, while also providing a solid background in basic energy science concepts.

While building a strong blend of analytic and communication skills, students will gain energy-related expertise that industry experts have identified as essential to the workforce needs in the growing clean energy economy. Graduates will be well prepared to enter the workforce, equipped with the knowledge, skills and applied expertise demanded by entrepreneurship or employment in the energy field.

The program will also integrate core strengths of WWU, including collaboration, practical innovation, community engagement, a global perspective and a sustainability focus. The participating departments are recognized for their outstanding educational programs and demonstrated excellence. This program will foster interdisciplinary thinking, learning and problem solving.

General Eligibility

Academic Requirements for freshman students:

The admission requirements for undergraduate courses are given as follows:

  • Completed application form

  • Academic Transcripts(certified english translations if necessary)

  • Relevant High school degree/Grade Report/Certificates

  • SAT or ACT Scores (Optional)

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.0

  • Personal Statement or essay

  • One letter of recommendation

  • List of extracurricular activities(if any)

  • Portfolio

What You'll Study

1 Electives

Choose (under advisement) a minimum of 16 credits from the following list of courses:

  • DSCI 407 - Predictive Analytics for Business Credits: 4

  • ECON 306 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 4

  • ECON 310 - Public Sector Economics Credits: 4

  • ECON 343 - Population, Environment, and World Agriculture Credits: 4

  • ECON 360 - Introduction to International Economics Credits: 4

  • ECON 361 - Introduction to International Economics and Business Credits: 4

  • ECON 380 - Urban Economics Credits: 4

  • ECON 383 - Environmental Economics Credits: 4

  • ECON 470 - Economic Fluctuations and Forecasting Credits: 4

  • ECON 482 - Advanced Topics in Environmental Economics Credits: 4

  • ECON 483 - Resource Economics Credits: 4

  • ENRG 101 - Energy and Society Credits: 3

  • ENRG 320 - Science of Energy Resources Credits: 4 (only if not used in the Energy Requirements courses)

  • ENRG 330 - Energy from the Earth Credits: 4

  • or GEOL 330 - Energy from the Earth Credits: 4

  • ENRG 340 - Energy and Climate in Rural Development Credits: 4

  • ENRG 344 - Community Solutions to Climate Change Credits: 4 (only if not used in the Energy Requirements courses)

    or UEPP 344 - Community Solutions to Climate Change Credits: 4 (only if not used in the Energy Requirements courses)

  • ENRG 345 - Energy in the Global South Credits: 5

    or ANTH 345 - Energy in the Global South Credits: 5

  • ENRG 354 - Energy in American History Credits: 5

    or HIST 354 - Energy in American History Credits: 5

  • ENRG 360 - Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral Design Credits: 4

    or ESCI 360 - Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral Design Credits: 4

  • ENRG 381 - Biofuels Credits: 3

    or CHEM 381 - Biofuels Credits: 3

  • ENRG 391 - Energy Speaker Series Credits: 1

  • ENRG 392 - Energy Symposium Credits: 1

  • ENRG 400 - Directed Independent Study Credits: 1-15

  • ENRG 420 - Advanced Energy Science Credits: 3

  • ENRG 430 - Energy Materials and Waste Credits: 4

    many more........

2 Energy Requirements

❑ ENRG 344 - Community Solutions to Climate Change Credits: 4

or UEPP 344 - Community Solutions to Climate Change Credits: 4

or ENRG 440 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement in Energy, Climate, and Environmental Policymaking Credits: 4

or UEPP 440 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement in Energy, Climate, and Environmental Policymaking Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 350 - Energy Policy and Politics Credits: 4

or UEPP 350 - Energy Policy and Politics Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 352 - Climate Change Policy Tools Credits: 4

or UEPP 352 - Climate Change Policy Tools Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 380 - Energy and Environment Credits: 4

or ESCI 380 - Energy and Environment Credits: 4

or ENRG 320 - Science of Energy Resources Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 384 - Energy Economics Credits: 4

or ECON 384 - Energy Economics Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 386 - The Economics of Electricity Markets Credits: 4

or ECON 386 - The Economics of Electricity Markets Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 449 - Northwest Energy Systems Transitions Credits: 4

or UEPP 449 - Northwest Energy Systems Transitions Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 459 - Advanced Energy Policy Credits: 4

or UEPP 459 - Advanced Energy Policy Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 484 - Economics of Alternative Energy Credits: 4

or ECON 484 - Economics of Alternative Energy Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 486 - Electric Utility Resource Planning Credits: 4

or ENRG 488 - Energy Management in Organizations Credits: 4

❑ ENRG 490 - Energy Capstone: Energy System Synthesis Credits: 4

3 Fundamentals Courses

❑  ACCT 240 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4

❑  DSCI 205 - Business Statistics Credits: 4

❑  DSCI 305 - Applied Business Statistics Credits: 4

or  ECON 375 - Introduction to Econometrics Credits: 4

or  ENRG 322 - Energy Data Analysis Credits: 4

❑  ECON 206 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credits: 4

❑  ECON 207 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4

❑  PLSC 250 - The American Political System Credits: 5

❑  CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Credits: 5

❑  MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credits: 5

or  MATH 157 - Calculus with Applications to Business and Economics Credits: 4

And choose one of the following three options:

Option 1

❑  ACCT 245 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 4

❑  FIN 341 - Principles of Finance Credits: 4

❑  OPS 360 - Operations Management Credits: 4

Option 2

❑ Choose any three of the following:

  • MGMT 271 - Law and the Business Environment Credits: 4

  • MGMT 311 - Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 4

  • MIS 320 - Principles of Management Information Systems Credits: 4

  • MKTG 380 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 4

  • IBUS 370 - Introduction to International Business Credits: 4

Option 3

Complete the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor 

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

Minimun IELTS Score 6.5 overall.

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