Clean Tech Concentration

The CleanTech Concentration prepares you for a career in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and emissions abatement. This field is one of the fastest growing employment areas for MBAs. Clean technology companies are seeking MBAs who not only have excellent business skills but also a solid understanding of the technology and policy aspects affecting their industry, as well as project and risk management skills. Accordingly, the CleanTech Concentration at McCombs gives you the opportunity to combine courses across various schools to best prepare for their career of choice. You will also connect with Austin’s booming CleanTech industry through the Clean Energy Incubator and a variety of on- and off-campus opportunities.

Resources & Experiential Opportunities

Clean Tech Group: MBA student organization whose mission is to promote an economically viable, sustainable, and “intelligent-energy” future, through the support of market and technology innovations in energy efficiency, sustainable development, renewable energy, and emissions abatement.
ATI Clean Energy Incubator: Associated with the Austin Technology Incubator, this incubator provides the resources and facilities necessary for clean energy start-ups to attract funding, aggressively compete in the free market, and turn ideas into reality.
Sustainability Summit: This annual event introduces you to leaders from some of the world's most respected businesses and exhibits the sustainable strategies they've used to grow revenues and cut costs. Event includes interactive panel discussions, networking opportunities and sustainable innovations product fair.

Curriculum Requirements
FIN 286 - Valuation (flexible-core)
MAN 385 - Energy Technology & Policy
(Spring only, recommended to be taken during 1st year)
FIN 394.1 - Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance
FIN 397.1 - Investment Theory & Practice
FIN 394.2 - Financial Strategies – Energy Focus
(Fall only, prereq: FIN 394.1 & FIN 397.1)

Project Management & Experience
Any one (1) course chosen from the list below:
OM 386.5 - Managing Projects (Fall only)
MAN 385 - Management Sustainability Practicum (Energy & Water focus – Spring Only)
BA 391 - Special Studies in Bus. Admin.
(Must be related to clean technology and approved by Program Office)

Public Policy & Law
Any one course chosen from the list below::
LEB 380.31 - Energy Law
LAW 379M - Wind Energy
PA 188G - Climate Change Law & Policy
CRP 383 - Environmental Law and Policy
LEB 380.3 - Law of Comm Real Estate Fin & Develop
LEB 380.26 - Law for Entrepreneurs

Total credit hours: 20

Other Recommended Electives:
FIN 394.4 - Financial Management of Small Business
RE 386.2 - Real Estate Investment Decisions
MAN 385.64 - Enterprise of Technology: Mind to Market
EMR 396 - Energy and Earth Resource Economics

Faculty contact: John C. Butler