Doctoral Degree in Business Administration – Energy Management

Department of General Business

Degree: Doctor of Business Administration
Concentration: Energy Management
Hours: 54

Doctor of Business Administration in Energy Management

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Energy Management Overview

Lamar University’s Doctor of Business Administration in Energy Management is a terminal professional degree designed to provide experienced professionals, executives and aspiring scholars with advanced knowledge and applied research skills in business administration. The program will equip graduates with expertise in strategic decision-making, energy finance, business analytics, leadership and organizational transformation, fostering high-level problem-solving capabilities essential for today’s dynamic business environments.

Lamar University's DBA is: 

  • High affordable with in-state tuitions/fees for the entire program estimated at $28,500
  • Cohort-based, can be completed in 2.5 years
  • Designed for working professionals with online courses
  • Customized to fit your career inspirations

The cohort-based structure incorporates a blend of coursework, applied research dissertation with industry collaboration components. The program will emphasize practical and strategic research applications, enabling students to contribute to both academic and industry advancements.

In order to apply to this program, you must submit the Apply51³Ô¹ÏProapplication, have a master's degree in business, engineering or another energy-related discipline (official transcripts of graduate degrees), five to seven years of progressively increasing managerial/supervisory experience in the energy field or related industry, an essay outlining your objectives for pursuing the DBA program and career goals, a current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. You are allowed to transfer up to six credit hours from another MBA- or master's-related program to the DBA program. 

Career Paths for Energy Management

By obtaining a DBA, you will be prepared for top-tier leadership, strategic consulting and academic roles, focusing on applying advanced research to industry challenges like sustainability, policy and market volatility. Graduates often advance to C-suite positions (CEO and COO), senior management positions or special energy consultancy. 

Primary Careers

Energy manager, sustainability specialist, renewable energy technician

Career Areas

  • Corporate leadership
  • Sustainability
  • Energy consulting
  • Utility management
  • Engineering

Median Salary

$153,600

Types of Employers

  • Oil refineries
  • Renewable energy firms
  • Management consulting firms
  • Financial institutions
  • Government agencies