Energy Assets Paper

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Price College of Business

Energy MBA Program

Energy Assets and Commodities FIN 5172-910 Fall 2014

Instructor: Evgenia (Janya) Golubeva

AH107, 325-7727 (voice), 325-7688 (fax), janya@ou.edu

Tuesday 6:00 – 9:15 pm PH 3040

Office Hours: by appointment

NOTE: The extra class on Friday September 12, 6:00 – 9:15 pm

Course Overview: The objective of the course is to introduce students to the energy assets and commodities: oil, natural gas, petroleum refining products, coal, NGL, electricity, as well as carbon allowances and weather derivatives. The fundamentals driving supply / demand, the functioning of the markets, the structured products (futures, options, and swaps), risk management, compliance, and various trading strategies will be discussed. Ideally, after taking this course, you will be familiar with much of the key body of knowledge included in the Energy Risk Professional (ERP) curriculum as administered by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Special Accommodations:  Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact the instructor personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.  The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all students with disabilities.  Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course are requested to speak with me as early in the semester as possible.  Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course.  The office of Disability Services is located in Goddard Health Center, Suit 166, phone (405) 325-3852 or TDD only (405) 325-4173.

Religious Holidays It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and...