Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MGMT 718 001 (CRN: 15282)
ENERGY ASSETS
Long Title: ENERGY ASSETS
Department: Management
Instructor: Secomandi, Nicola
Meetings:
6:15PM - 9:30PM W (26-AUG-2026 - 30-SEP-2026)
6:15PM - 9:30PM W (28-OCT-2026 - 7-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: MBA Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA Hybrid
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 29
Enrollment data as of: 27-APR-2026 1:37AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course introduces students to a structured approach for managing and valuing physical energy assets. The focus is on investment and operating decisions in the context of modern energy value chains in the ongoing transition toward net zero emissions. Students build and apply business analytics models of the physical assets to (i) develop a conceptual understanding of how operational levers and market and technical risks affect optimal choices and (ii) enhance managerial effectiveness in this space.