Alternative Energy Management - B.S. Degree
School of Business
Office: E336 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-3505
Dr. Julie Fitzpatrick, Chairperson
Email: julie.fitzpatrick@fredonia.edu
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Alternative Energy Management is a four-year interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge of energy systems, analytical skills, and leadership abilities necessary to excel in roles in energy operations, sustainability coordination, policy analysis, or business functions within the renewable energy sector.
Rooted in a data-driven approach, this program integrates the principles of energy production with an in-depth examination of business strategy, environmental economics, and policy development to prepare graduates for a range of professional opportunities in the field. Students will study business, financial, and managerial principles within the context of energy-related organizations and develop proficiency in the areas of regulatory understanding and ethical leadership. The program culminates with an internship designed to provide experiential learning.
Major Requirements
Foundational Core:
| ACCT 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
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| BIOL 115 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
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| CHEM 113 | Chemistry in the Environment: Issues and Solutions | 3 |
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| CSIT 104 | Introduction to Microcomputer Software | 3 |
| ECON 200 | Fundamentals of Statistics for Business Administration and Economics | 3 |
| ECON 205 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 208 | Economics of Alternative Energy | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ESCI 105 | Global Environmental Issues | 3 |
| GEO 165 | Planet Earth | 3 |
| MATH 120 | Survey of Calculus I | 3 |
| PHYS 201 | Introduction to Energy Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Upper Level Requirements:
ECON 480 and
BUAD 380 are variable credit courses, but must be taken for 3 credits
Total Credit Hours: 78