Petroleum Ventures Program
The Petroleum Ventures Program (PVP) Certificate sets Mays finance majors apart by giving them unparalleled exposure to entrepreneurship, energy industry leaders and case-based learning opportunities. Finance students interested in pursuing a finance career in energy-related industries are exposed to a series of high-level Petroleum Engineering courses with a focus on real world application of finance and energy industry concepts.
Program Overview
Summary
The PVP Certificate is designed to give Finance students and Petroleum Engineering students an edge when entering energy industries. A collaboration between the Department of Finance and the Department of Petroleum Engineering, the PVP certificate student is perfect for students who have a desire to work in energy finance, petroleum acquisition or divestiture fields.
Finance students work with Petroleum Engineering students to solve problems and study real-world energy companies. The interdisciplinary environment prepares participant for leadership roles and expanded financial roles within industry.
Students in the PVP program have opportunities to network with PVP board members and other energy professionals, access to curated courses, professional development opportunities, and a more marketable resume.
Students must apply and be accepted to program to begin the coursework. All program requirements must be completed prior to graduation.
Application Details
Below is a list of application requirements and information for pre-requisites for each applicant. Email your completed application package to pvp@tamu.edu
- Open-Ended Response
- Degree Plan
- Resume
- Texas A&M Transcript
Program Coursework
A PVP student’s finance knowledge combined with fundamental understanding of energy assets gives them an unparalleled advantage when seeking placement at top Energy Investment Banking groups, energy companies or consulting companies.
Courses
Required Coursework – 25 Credit Hours:
All required courses must be taken, in addition students will choose two electives.
• PETE 201 – Fundamentals of Petroleum
• FINC 341 – Business Finance
• FINC 351 – Investment Analysis
• FINC 361 – Managerial Finance I
• PETE 353 – Petroleum Project Evaluation
• PETE 418 –Deterministic Reserves Evaluation
Advising
The Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO) provides services to all Mays Business School undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor.
Department
The Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance
As one of the country’s top finance departments, our goal is to provide students with the theoretical and empirical tools necessary to achieve high levels of expertise in all areas of finance. Our graduates are well prepared to work in both private and public sectors.
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Learn More
The Petroleum Ventures Program (PVP) allows finance students and petroleum engineering students to work alongside each other to solve problems in the energy sector. Students accepted into this program take upper level petroleum engineering courses, get to participate in real life situations, and have access to industry leading resources in the energy sector.
