What does the Wharton Energy Club do?
What Energy classes does Wharton offer?
How does Wharton compare to other business schools?
How does the Wharton Energy Club compare to other energy clubs?
Is there an energy major at Wharton?
What energy companies recruit at Wharton?
I don’t have an energy background; can I still get a job in energy after business school?
I have an energy background and want to stay in the industry. How does joining the Wharton Energy Club help me?
I’m an alumni and I would like to speak to the club, who should I contact?
Who can attend the Wharton Energy Conference? Where do I learn more?
Can I ask someone in the Energy Club to review my essays for school?
If I speak to someone in the Energy Club, is it okay to quote them in my applications/essays?
Can I attend the Wharton Energy Conference if I am not a student?
Is there someone I can speak to in the Energy Club while visiting campus?
When can I join the Wharton Energy Club?
How do I join the Wharton Energy Club?
What events does the Wharton Energy Club hold?
If I have a specific question, who do I contact?
What does the Energy Club do?
The Wharton Energy Club is a student-run professional club at Wharton. The Energy Club serves the diverse needs and interests of its members who are either i) pursuing careers within the energy industry, ii) pursuing careers within related industries (e.g. finance, consulting, banking) or iii) simply interested in learning about energy issues. The club holds educational workshops, hosts industry professional speakers, organizes student led treks to both domestic and international cities (e.g. San Francisco, Houston, New York, Boston, London), participates in energy business competitions, plans the annual Wharton Energy Conference, organizes student led studies and brings energy industry employers and students together.
What Energy classes does Wharton offer?
The Wharton business school does not offer energy specific classes. However, it does offer an operations management class on environment and sustainability. There are also ample opportunities to become involved in energy specific independent studies and field application projects that are for credit. The school also allows up to two credits of non-Wharton courses to count toward graduation and there are many classes offered by University of Pennsylvania schools you can take in energy, including (classes are subject to change):
EAS 501 Energy and Its Impacts:
The objective is to introduce students to one of the most dominating and compelling areas of human existence and endeavor: energy, with its foundations in technology, association to economics, and impacts on ecology and society.
EAS 502 Renewable Energy and Its Impacts:
The objective of this course is to introduce all students, regardless of academic background or major, to the major aspects of renewable energy, with its foundations in technology, association to economics, and impacts on ecology and society. This introduction is intended both for general education and awareness and for preparation for careers related to this field.
SM 617 Innovative Environmental Management Strategies:
This course will evaluate innovative environmental management strategies used by corporations, governments, the public, and NGOs including approaches such as the concept of pollution prevention, environmental management systems, green buildings, green prod
SM 629 Global Environmental Politics:
Following a survey of relevant state and non-state actors in global environmental politics, and a review of major international environmental agreements, this class examines diverse theories of global environmental politics.
SM 632 Energy and the Environment in the U.S.:
This is a survey course that will examine the current U.S. energy industry, from production to consumption, and its impacts on local, regional, and the global environment.
SM 637 Recent Climate Change:
This course will examine climate change over the last 500 years. We will examine the available instrumental records over this time period as well as proxy climate records such as ice core, tree ring, sediment cores, coral cores and others.
MEAM502 Energy Engineering:
Quantitative introduction to the broad area of energy engineering, from basic principles to applications. The focus is on the science and engineering, and includes environmental impact and some economics considerations. For engineers only: Prerequisite(s) MEAM 203 or equivalent, and MEAM 333
How does Wharton compare to other business schools?
Unfortunately, this is a question you will have to answer through your own research. While we are happy to discuss our experiences at Wharton, we do not feel qualified to compare Wharton to business schools that we have not attended.
How does the Wharton Energy Club compare to energy clubs at other business schools?
We do not feel qualified to make this comparison, but are happy to discuss our experiences with the Wharton Energy Club.
Is there an Energy major at Wharton?
Wharton does not have an Energy-specific major; however there is an option to tailor your classes to create your own major. Energy club members commonly have a broader major and concentrate in Energy by i) taking Energy courses offered by University of Pennsylvania schools and ii) participating in energy specific independent studies and field application projects.
What energy companies recruit at Wharton?
Many energy companies recruit at Wharton via formal and informal recruiting. Past energy companies have included: Exelon, Exxon, Chevron, Sempra, AES, as well as a number of energy focused private equity firms and start-ups. Wharton also has a large alumni network working in the energy industry.
I don’t have an energy background. Can I still get a job in energy after business school?
Absolutely, many of the energy club members come from a non-energy background and are able to find internships and jobs in the industry after graduation.
I have an energy background and want to stay in the industry. How does joining the energy club at Wharton help me?
If you have an energy background, joining the energy club connects you to a network of people with similar interests. Through the club, you can continue your industry education, stay current with industry trends, make contacts for potential job opportunities, enter energy competitions and form groups to analyze a specific energy interest via an independent study. Some students have even started businesses with fellow club members.
I’m an alumni and I would like to speak to the club, who should I contact?
Please contact one of the following people:
Raphael Speck, VP of education, rspeck@wharton.upenn.edu
Amanda Peterson, Co-President of the Energy Club, pamanda@wharton.upenn.edu
Jordan Roberts, Co-President of the Energy Club, jroberts@wharton.upenn.edu
Who can attend the Wharton Energy Conference? Where do I learn more?
The annual Wharton Energy Conference is open to the public. Anyone can attend. We had a very successful conference this year. To learn more, go to: http://www.whartonenergyclub.com/wec2009/
Continue to check the Wharton Energy Club website for information on next year’s conference.
Can I attend the Wharton Energy Conference if I am not a student?
Absolutely! Tickets can be purchased through the conference website in advance of the conference.
Can I ask someone in the Energy Club to review my essays for school?
Unfortunately, it is inappropriate to ask Energy Club members to review application essays.
If I speak to someone in the Energy Club, is it okay to quote them in my applications/essays?
It is okay to quote Energy Club members in applications/essays as long as that person gives his or her consent.
Is there someone I can speak to in the Energy Club while visiting campus?
The Energy Club leadership accommodates as many speaking/meeting requests from prospective students as is possible. The ability to meet a specific request depends on availability. Feel free to contact any of the Energy Club board members to request a meeting.
When can I join then Energy Club?
Energy Club membership is first available during the first quarter of a student’s first term at Wharton. Membership is not available prior to your enrollment at Wharton.
How do I join the Energy Club?
Energy Club membership is available through the Wharton Graduate Association’s website.
What events does the energy club hold?
The Energy Club holds a variety of events including:
• Education sessions regarding industries, careers, functional skills, science and technology.
• Career treks to meet with employers in cities throughout the United States.
• Speaker engagements with a variety of leaders from the energy industry as well as from related industries.
• Field Trips to regional companies and other private and public entities.
• The Wharton Energy Conference.
• Networking events with club members, other Wharton clubs, other University of Pennsylvania schools and outside organizations.
• Social Events – we like to have a good time!
If I have a specific question, who do I contact?
Please reach out to the board member most appropriate for your question. Board members are also happy to put you in touch with other members, if he/she is unable to answer a question.
