Graduate Degree Programs
The universities listed below are a cluster alliance of colleges offering graduate degrees in energy industry programs, supported by industry partnerships.Marylhurst University
MBA DegreeThe Marylhurst MBA is designed especially for the working business person. Classes are offered evenings, weekends, and online. Recommended by Portland General Electric (PGE) Corporate University MBA graduates as flexible, practical, expedient.
Program Web Site: http://www.marylhurst.edu/mba/index.php
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Willamette University
Graduate School of Management
Utility Management CertificateThis training opportunity is designed specifically for people working in management positions in electric or gas companies, or for managers who are new to the energy industry. This highly interactive and integrative program emphasizes and develops management theories and skills as applied to the utility industry. It provides substantial coursework in managing regulations, stakeholders, resources, opportunities and risks. Participants will receive instruction from industry and management experts and will have opportunities to learn and think strategically.
Program Web Site: http://www.willamette.edu/agsm/utility/
Contact: Steve Maser
Phone: (503) 808-9920
Email: smaser@willamette.edu
Gonzaga University
School of Engineering
Master's DegreeGonzaga University is developing a Master's degree that combines the technical component with business, leadership, and other courses. Both options (certificate and Master's degree) will be offered nationally using an online, web-based format, even including online "virtual labs". As this academic year concluded, we had completed much of the curriculum development, and our faculty has begun work with Jesuitnet in developing all of the course materials which will be professionally converted into the online courses.
Program Web Site: http://www.eng.gonzaga.edu/tandd/
Contact: Jilliene McKinstry
Phone: (509) 323-5701
Email: mckinstry@gonzaga.edu
