Centers & Initiatives
Find New Energy in Texas
Energy has always had a home at UT Austin. The University of Texas Energy Management Program (EMP) strengthens that tie with the country's best energy curriculum.
Shaping Future Energy Leaders
The Energy Management Program (EMP) is an undergraduate program designed to develop future decision-makers, leaders, and policy builders. Students gain the technical expertise and business acumen to succeed in the interdisciplinary teamwork needed to address our energy future. 
Annual Energy Mentoring Program
The Annual Mentoring Program is a two-semester experience powered by the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center. Through this program, we match mentors with students from various parts of campus based on industry interests. AMP is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UT.
starbox
Student Programs
Join Our Student Mailing List
Enjoy the fruits of our energy program. We invite students to learn about upcoming events and connect with industry professionals professionals in the energy space.
KBH Student Advisory Council
The KBH Student Advisory Council was created to foster opportunities for growth and professional development, and to serve as the representative body and voice for energy students at the university. Members represent the KBH center and the student voices by participlating in council meetings twice a year and other events, student meetings, energy treks, and more.
starbox
Student Programs
Program Highlights

Diverse Energy Careers

EMP students have found careers with some of the biggest and most recognizable names in the energy industry, including:

  • Epic Systems Corporation
  • Brigham Resources
  • Accenture
  • AON Risk Solutions
  • Apache Corporation
  • ARA
  • BHP Billiton
  • Brightergy
  • Champion Energy Services
  • Citibank
  • Devon Energy
  • Environmental Defense Fund
  • Enterprise Products
  • Evonink
  • ExxonMobil
  • Jones Energy
  • KPMG
  • Norton Rose Fulbright
  • TCEQ
  • Tenaris
  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Oracle
  • Enertia Software
  • Chevron
  • LLB Minerals Company
  • Rockmoor Energy Group
  • RunTitle
  • Swift Energy
  • Vertias 321 Energy Partners
  • Aon Energy Consulting
  • Protiviti
  • Concho Resources
  • Contango Oil
  • International Oil Company
  • CitiBank – Global Energy Banking
  • BHP Billiton
  • Equity Metrix
  • Tenaris
  • Newfield Exploration
  • EnCap
  • Freeport McMoran
  • Wells Fargo Energy Group
  • Mineral Soft
  • Peregrine
  • Appalachian Mineral Partners
  • Tug Hill Operating
  • Citizens Bank
  • Hunter Roberts Construction Group
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

NAPE & Company Visits

Energy Management Program Students have the opportunity to attend Winter and Summer NAPE in Houston. NAPE Expo is the oil and gas industry’s marketplace for the buying, selling, and trading prospective and producing properties.

Through this experience, students also get the opportunity to network at energy company headquarters, such as Opportune, BP, Alvarez & Marsal, and Schlumberger.

Learn more about NAPE

Energy-Finance Case Competition

The program hosts a series of energy-finance case competitions each year. Student teams are asked to review and analyze a case study in the energy industry. Each team then performs a market analysis on the assigned topic.

Learn more

Watch the 2023 winning team presentations

Engaging Student Organizations

Network with other like-minded energy students through the Texas Energy Capital and Longhorn Energy clubs.

Texas Energy Capital (TEC) is a student-managed investment fund focused on providing a learning opportunity by offering real-world security analysis in the energy industry.

Longhorn Energy is a university-wide graduate and undergraduate student organization that supports interdisciplinary professional development; promotes interdisciplinary energy entrepreneurship, and inspires interdisciplinary energy research at UT Austin.

Professional Networking Events

Program activities help connect alumni and industry professionals with students and other professionals. Energy students and executives can network at the Industry Night reception hosted by the program each year.

Industry Night is a way for UT students to connect with energy professionals who will share the experiences that helped shape their successful careers in the industry. The event enables students to network with energy leaders who can provide insight into the different career paths in the industry.

Watch a Virtual Info Session
EMP information sessions are open to all UT undergraduate majors. Watch our recorded info session to learn more about our Energy Management Program.
starbox
Learn About EMP
Find Your Next Energy Leader
Students graduating from the Energy Management Program at UT are highly motivated, focused on energy, and trained across a range of disciplines. These are the best and the brightest from The University of Texas at Austin.