Energy Markets Club Goizueta Business School 2009 2010
Energy Markets Club Goizueta Business School (2009 – 2010)
Club Goal The Energy Markets Club seeks to educate and facilitate focused discussion on the business of energy exploration, production, distribution, marketing and trading through a defined curriculum of self-taught material, instructor-guided discussions, and industry speakers
INDUSTRIES AND FOCUS ENERGY MARKETS SOURCES AND USES OIL AND GAS ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION CAPITAL MARKETS ALTERNATIVE MARKETING AND TRADING PROJECT FINANCE
Oil and Gas 1. Explore Industry Value Chain 2. Interconnectivity between Value Chain and World Economy Exploration and Production Shipping Refining Storage Distribution and Marketing
Electricity Production Distribution Pricing Power Generation Energy Source Regulation
Alternative Energy 1. Identify alternative energy sources Wind Solar Nuclear Geothermal AND 2. At what relative price do alternative sources become viable? Hydroelectric
Energy Markets and Trading Research and educate members on market strategies including: financial contracts and commodities derivative securities hedging and risk management strategies
Energy Finance, Private Equity and Entrepreneurial Investments ① Where are investment opportunities? ② How can I enter this market? ③ What are current market incentives? ④ What are project capital requirements and how do I gain funding?
Tentative Plans Identify Curriculum for directed studies (5 -6 meetings) Identify guest speakers and coordinate directed study focus with guest speaker’s area of focus (5 -6 speakers) Consider spring energy trip objectives and visits in conjunction with Energy Markets Club to maximize trip and Club activities
Why Energy Markets Club? ① Enhances energy industry focus at Goizueta ② Provides industry concentration and competes with other regional MBA programs with similar focuses ③ Increases job opportunities within Energy Sector ④ Provides a deeper understanding of world economic and political issues ⑤ Helps to identify investment opportunities
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