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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MGMT 624 001 (CRN: 25327)
ENTREP. IN ENERGY TRANSITION
Long Title: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ERA OF ENERGY TRANSITION
Department: Management
Instructor: Abou-Sayed, Omar
Meetings:
6:15PM - 9:30PM R (26-FEB-2026 - 26-FEB-2026)
8:00AM - 6:00PM S (28-FEB-2026 - 28-FEB-2026)
6:15PM - 9:30PM R (9-APR-2026 - 9-APR-2026)
Part of Term: MBA ILE P
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Intensive Learning Experience
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: .75
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: 45
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 12:45AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: The energy transition provides a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of the energy sector’s traditionally slow adoption cycle, short business cycle, and expensive product development cycle. This course provides the entrepreneur with context and learnings from major energy subsectors (renewables, petrochemicals, power, building materials, and oil and gas) needed to build a successful venture.