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With a TCU Energy MBA, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of the current business issues and practices unique to the energy industry, as well as strategies for managing the risks and opportunities in this dynamic and growing field.

TCU delivers the Energy MBA in a combination of classes over traditional eight-week terms (typically two nights of class per week). Students learn as a cohort – meaning you and your classmates all start and graduate together, in 16 months.

Core Courses Available in Two Formats

Energy MBA students may participate in core MBA classes in one of two formats, either on campus or remotely. Both groups come together in-person for four multi-day events.

Classes meet in-person, typically two nights a week, 6:30 - 9:10 p.m., studying alongside students in our Professional MBA program to learn core business principles that transcend industry.

42 total credit hours

  • 25.5 hours are core courses.
  • 6 hours are business or energy electives.
  • 10.5 hours are energy-specific courses delivered on campus over three immersive weekends that last four days each, as well as an international trip to an energy-rich region.

Admission: Students begin as a cohort with an on-campus residency in early August and graduate in December.

Classes meet live online, typically two nights a week, 6:30 - 9:10 p.m., for core courses in a 100% remote format, engaging in real-time with faculty members and other students who are completing their MBAs online. These classes are taught by faculty trained to engage students in a remote format, and focus on skills relevant for any business leader, regardless of industry.

42 total credit hours

  • 25.5 hours are core courses.
  • 6 hours are business or energy electives.
  • 10.5 hours are energy-specific courses delivered on campus over three immersive weekends that last four days each, as well as an international trip to an energy-rich region.

Admission: Students begin as a cohort with the first on-campus residency in early August and graduate in December.

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Come Together for Immersive Weekends

At the heart of the TCU Energy MBA experience are three residency weekends lasting four days each. On-campus and online Energy MBA students come together on campus for a deep dive into specific challenges facing the energy sector. This is also an invaluable opportunity to strengthen your personal and professional network.

Dates for each residency weekend are provided well in advance; most span Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon.

  • August 2024: Orientation and Residency Weekend No. 1
    • August 7-11 (Wednesday evening through Sunday)
    • Hotel accommodations provided for students from outside the DFW area
    • Energy-focused course content and networking opportunities
  • Fall 2024: Core MBA classes two nights per week, 6:30 – 9:10 p.m.
  • January 2025: Residency Weekend No. 2
    • January 9 – January 12 (Thursday through Sunday)
    • Hotel accommodations provided for students from outside the DFW area
    • Energy-focused course content and networking opportunities
  • Spring 2025: Core MBA classes two nights per week, 6:30 – 9:10 p.m.
  • May 2025: Global Energy Trip
    • May 10 – May 17
  • August 2025: Residency Weekend No. 3
    • July 31 – August 3 (tentative dates)
    • Hotel accommodations provided for students from outside the DFW area
    • Energy-focused course content and networking opportunities
  • Fall 2025: Core MBA classes two nights per week, 6:30 – 9:10 p.m. and an Energy Field Study that spans the semester
  • December 2025: Graduation