Energy Management & Policy, Certificate
The Certificate in Energy Management and Policy is offered through the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at The Weitzman School of Design. This certificate draws on the interdisciplinary nature of energy policy education at Penn, and draws from a comprehensive set of courses across several schools at Penn, with a foundational offering in the Weitzman School of Design. The certificate is intended for professional graduate students currently enrolled at the University interested in adding an understanding of energy policy to their list of educational qualifications.
For more information: https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/certificate-energy-management-and-policy
Curriculum
A total of 5 course units are required to complete the Certificate program.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course 1 | 1 | |
| Introduction to Energy Policy | ||
| Energy Management and Policy Courses (Choose at least one) | 1-4 | |
| Topics in Energy Policy | ||
| Geopolitics of Energy in Russia and Eurasia | ||
| Energy Grand Challenges at the Interface of Technology and Policy | ||
| Energy Geopolitics and National Security | ||
| Energy Justice | ||
| Decarbonization & Net Zero | ||
| Additional Approved Courses (Choose up to three) 2 | 0-3 | |
| Energy Markets & Policy | ||
| Climate and Financial Markets | ||
| Sustainability and Environmental Planning | ||
| Introduction to Transportation Planning | ||
| Effective Policy for the Energy Transition | ||
| Sustainable Cities | ||
| Advanced Transportation Seminar | ||
| Energy and its Impacts: Technology, Environment, Economics, Sustainability. | ||
| Renewable Energy and Its Impacts: Technology, Environment, Economics, Sustainability | ||
| Energy Systems and Policy | ||
| Climate Policy and Technology | ||
| Electricity and Systems Markets | ||
| Climate Technology: Finance and Policy | ||
| Corporate Sustainability Strategies | ||
| Global Supply Chain Decarbonization | ||
| Energy, Waste and the Environment | ||
LARP 780x: Topics in Theory and Design - check with department for approval for specific topics | ||
| Climate Change | ||
| ESG: Public Corp ESG Initiatives | ||
| Law Seminar | ||
| Law Seminar | ||
| Thinking with Models: Business Analytics for Energy and Sustainability | ||
| Total Course Units | 5 | |
- 1
Substitutions must be approved in writing by the Director and submitted to the Weitzman School of Design Office of Student Services.
- 2
Alternative elective courses must be approved in writing by the director of the certificate program and submitted to the Weitzman School of Design Office of Student Services.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.