Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

University of Colorado System

课程信息

Learn about diverse and integrated markets for primary energy, and the essential considerations driving business leaders and policy makers in development of global energy resources.

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立即开始，按照自己的计划学习。

完成时间大约为22 小时

建议：About 13 hours of lectures and quizzes

English

字幕：English

您将获得的技能

Business AnalysisStrategic AnalysisEconomicsEnergy Markets

100% 在线课程

立即开始，按照自己的计划学习。

完成时间大约为22 小时

建议：About 13 hours of lectures and quizzes

English

字幕：English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

2 hours to complete

Demand for Energy

Energy is the capacity to do work. In this most essential sense, energy is a basic human need. We will consider how technological innovations have increased the ability of mankind to do work, but only by increasing our demand for various sources of energy. We will examine the determinants of demand for primary energy resources as well as the distribution of demand around the globe....

6 videos (Total 77 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Course Introduction5m

What is Energy? Why Do We Need It?7m

Innovation and Demand for Energy7m

Technological Dynamics of Energy Demand21m

Determinants of Energy Demand17m

Global Demand Conditions17m

4 readings

lecture slides10m

Auraria Library Resources Guide10m

1 practice exercises

Demand for Energy20m

2

Section

5 hours to complete

Energy Supplies and Market Allocations

A broad range of primary resources are used to satisfy our need for energy. Accessing these resources depends on many factors, including available technologies and skills, and a number of political factors. We will address these factors as well as issues and trends in energy supply....

14 videos (Total 118 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

14 videos

Introduction4m

What Primary Resources Can We Utilize?13m

Energy Flows13m

Energy Flows Global Comparison6m

Global Energy Trends3m

Where Are Primary Resources Located?3m

Conventional Reserves10m

Renewable Potential8m

Law of Supply8m

Determinants of Supply8m

Market Equilibrium6m

Market Equilibrium Examples13m

Energy Markets Summary4m

Political Factors in Energy Markets12m

6 readings

lecture slides10m

Auraria Library Resources Guide10m

1 practice exercises

Energy Supplies and Market Allocations20m

3

Section

3 hours to complete

Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Fossil Fuels

A range of technological and commercial factors determine accessibility and utilization of conventional energy resources. These lectures review considerations essential to the development of various fossil fuel sources of energy, including coal, oil, gas, and shale gas....

17 videos (Total 126 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

17 videos

Introduction4m

Coal Value Chain8m

Coal Market Activity3m

Coal Business Issues8m

Coal Sector Analysis13m

Petrogeology5m

Oil Value Chain6m

Oil Market Activity3m

Oil Business Issues Part 18m

Oil Business Issues Part 215m

Natural Gas Introduction5m

Natural Gas Value Chain4m

Natural Gas Market Activity7m

Shale Gas Introduction10m

Natural Gas Business Issues Part 15m

Natural Gas Business Issues Part 28m

Natural Gas Business Issues Part 35m

5 readings

lecture slides10m

Auraria Library Resources Guide10m

1 practice exercises

Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Fossil Fuels20m

4

Section

2 hours to complete

Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Alternative Resources

A range of technological and commercial factors determine accessibility and utilization of unconventional energy resources. These lectures review considerations essential to the development of alternative sources of energy, including nuclear and various renewable resources....

7 videos (Total 88 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Nuclear Value Chain13m

Nuclear Market Activity8m

Nuclear Business Issues6m

Renewables Value Chain15m

Renewables Market Activity24m

Renewables Business Issues13m

Summary of Key Issues for Energy Business6m

4 readings

lecture slides10m

Auraria Library Resources Guide10m

1 practice exercises

Key Capabilities for Energy Business - Alternative Resources20m

5

Section

3 hours to complete

Stakeholders and Political Considerations in the Energy Business

Energy enterprises engage in complex activities with far-reaching consequences. As a result, these activities often motivate to action a diverse set of stakeholders. We will examine the systemic nature of energy businesses and how their activities inevitably necessitate political engagement....

7 videos (Total 117 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Political Factors in Energy Business Introduction Part I10m

Political Factors in Energy Business Introduction Part II7m

Issue Lifecycle15m

Political Forums10m

Stakeholders15m

Political Issue Assessment Summary34m

Keystone XL Pipeline Case22m

4 readings

lecture slides10m

Auraria Library Resources Guide10m

1 practice exercises

Stakeholders and Political Considerations in the Energy Business20m

6

Section

5 hours to complete

Strategic Analysis of Energy Business Opportunities

Frameworks for strategic analysis are useful for organizing the broad set of considerations necessary to achieve energy business objectives. These lectures introduce several rudimentary tools for strategic analysis and make use of those tools to evaluate the economic, commercial, and political environment of energy....

6 videos (Total 118 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Overview of Strategy Analysis and Development 16m

SWOT20m

Porter's 5 Forces27m

Other Strategy Tools15m

Business Strategy and Case Analysis19m

Course Summary18m

4 readings

lecture slides10m

Auraria Library Resources Guide10m

1 practice exercises

Strategic Analysis of Energy Business Opportunities20m

Instructor

Michael J. Orlando

Lecturer

About University of Colorado System

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Fundamentals of Global Energy Business