EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

GLOBAL ENERGY
LEADERSHIP
GLOBAL ENERGY PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
JAN—MARCH 2020 | HOUSTON, TEXAS

Dec 2020–May 2021 | DUBAI AND HOUSTON

ABOUT RICE UNIVERSITY

Rice University prides itself on pathbreaking research, unsurpassed

teaching, and contributing to the betterment of our world. Rice is a
top-rated university in the United States and has consistently produced
leaders in politics, business, science and the arts. Rice University is based
in Houston, Texas — a global center for energy. The campus is situated on
nearly 300 acres of green space in Houston’s museum district, the cultural
heart of the city, and is within walking distance to the largest medical
center in the world.

2 Nobel Laureates
12 Rhodes Scholars
#17 in National Universities
(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

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ABOUT THE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Jones Graduate School of Business shapes the

next generation of global leaders. We are defined
by the attention and vigor we place on establishing
the right culture, cultivating an entrepreneurial
mindset and preparing leaders for the world.

Our programs and courses are deliberately

designed to maximize transfer of knowledge by
incorporating assessments, lectures, case studies,
group activities, simulations and coaching. Our
blended teaching methodology creates an engaged
classroom, resulting in deep learning and impactful
outcomes.

# 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Program

(Princeton Review and Entrepreneur
Magazine, 2020)

# 3 Best MBA for Finance

(Princeton Review, 2020)

# 8 in the U.S. for best classroom experience

(Princeton Review, 2020)

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INDEX

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 05

PROGRAM BENEFITS 06

ALUMNI BENEFITS 07

CURRICULUM 08

PROGRAM CALENDAR 10

PARTICIPANT PROFILE 12

FACULTY 13

APPLICATION PROCESS 15

CONTACT DETAILS 16

Global Energy Leadership Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The global energy sector is facing journey for future leaders in energy.
unprecedented challenges as it The program offers an immersive
navigates rapidly changing demands, learning opportunity across two global
regulatory hurdles, geopolitical risks, centers for energy—Dubai and
and technological disruptions. The Houston—with a focus on the
ongoing COVID–19 pandemic will have leadership, strategic thinking and
a further fundamental impact on the innovation models required to drive
industry and accelerate the need to shift digital transformation and lead growth
to a sustainable energy future with a in a disruption-driven environment.
sharp focus on renewables. Tomorrow’s
energy leaders must be able to embrace
With in-class immersions in Dubai and
this disruption and effectively manage
teams as they steer their organizations Houston, as well as extensive webinars
forward. and online coaching, participants will
learn cutting-edge theories and
Rice University’s Global Energy strategic applications through project
Leadership Program is designed for work while maintaining the flexibility
senior functional, technical or business needed to manage their day-to-day
managers planning to transition to a businesses.
leadership role or embark on
entrepreneurial ventures in the energy Rice University’s Global Energy
industry. Leadership Program leverages
world-class professors and industry
The Global Energy Leadership Program experts to give participants an
is a one-of-a-kind, five-month learning unparalleled learning experience.

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PROGRAM BENEFITS

Leadership Acumen in Energy Sector

Enhance your business leadership skills to thrive in the dynamic and disruptive
energy sector, with immersive modules offered in the global centers for
energy—Dubai and Houston.

Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Leverage an expertly-developed curriculum covering 40+ topics, including strategic
thinking, innovation and leadership required in the global energy sector.

World-Class Faculty and Practitioners

Learn from the Rice ecosystem's thought leadership and apply your knowledge in a
strategic project, guided by renowned faculty and leaders in the energy industry.

Diverse Peer Group

Diversity in multiple aspects is an important part of the learning experience.
Engage with an accomplished peer group, who bring their extensive experience in
the global energy industry to the classroom.

Alumni Benefits
In addition to earning a Certificate of Completion, participants receive executive
education alumni benefits including invitations to Rice Business events as well as
tools and resources to stay connected with Executive Education alumni.

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ALUMNI BENEFITS

Upon successful completion of our Global Energy Leadership Program, you will
become a member of the Rice Business professional community. As a new
member, you are eligible to receive the following executive education alumni
benefits:

Membership in the
Invitation to select
global Rice Business
Rice Business events
Executive Education
throughout the year
alumni network

10% discount on all

Global networking Executive Education
opportunities open enrollment
programs

Subscription to Rice
Access to Global Business Wisdom, the
Energy Leadership ideas magazine from
Program LinkedIn The Jones Graduate
group School of Business

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CURRICULUM

The Global Energy Leadership Program curriculum has been carefully

designed to offer participants the best of current research and
on-ground experience. This multi-modular program includes seminars,
workshops, guest speakers and webinars with sessions in Dubai and
Houston. Throughout the program, participants will work on strategic
projects that will offer them an opportunity to create solutions for the
future energy ecosystem.

ENERGY STRATEGY EXECUTION AND

FORMULATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Impact of Macro Environment • Key Drivers of Impactful Execution

• Competitive Advantage and Positioning • Organizational System Changes to Drive
• Growth through Innovation and New Markets New Business
• Growth through the Value Chain or Adjacency • Effective Change Management
Expansion • Principles from Organizational Alignment
• Geopolitics in Energy • Understanding Barriers to Change
• Creating Value for B2B Customers • Change Stakeholder Analysis and Influence
(Customer Value Equation) Mapping
• Renewable Sources of Energy • Strategies of Influence to Overcome Change
Resistance

INNOVATION & LEADING DATA-DRIVEN

MANAGING DISRUPTION ENERGY CORPORATIONS

• Corporate Innovation Models • Foundations of Data-Analytics

• Sustaining an Innovation Culture • Modeling Business Decisions
• Product, Service and Business Model Innovation • Enhancing Forecasting
• Applications of Blockchain to Energy • Understanding Deterministic vs. Data-Driven
Models
• Aligning Your Organization to Create a
Data-Driven Culture
• AI/ IoT/ Digitization - Impact on Energy
Operations and Strategy

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FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

• Understanding Shareholder’s Objectives • Debunking Myths about Leadership

• Conceptual Framework for Value Maximization • Leadership Derailment and the Characteristics
• Link between Shareholders and a Firm’s Cost • Diagnosing Leadership Strengths and
of Capital Weaknesses
• Relationship between Risk and Reward • Employee Motivation, Engagement and
• Project Valuation Performance
• The Impact of Industry Structure and • Executive Coaching for Improved Employee
Competition on Project Value Performance
• Financial Modeling • Building High-Performing, Collaborative and
Innovative Management Teams
• Managing Team Conflict

DECISION-MAKING UNDER
UNCERTAINTY

• Making High-Stakes Decisions

• Overcoming Common Decision Biases
• Team Decision-Making Process

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 PROGRAM CALENDAR

MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4

December 2020– March 7–12, April–May May 6–11,

March 2021 2021 2021 2021
Live online Houston Live online Dubai
sessions (Rice University sessions
Campus)
*Schedule is subject to change

HOUSTON

DUBAI
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE

This program is ideal for senior

functional, technical or business
managers about to make the
transition to a general management
role or embark on entrepreneurial
ventures in the energy industry.

The learning journey is specifically

designed for senior executives with:

Minimum 10 years of
management experience

Proven leadership potential

Fluency in written and spoken

English

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 FACULTY

The faculty of the Global Energy Leadership Program have been carefully selected
to provide the right blend of unconventional wisdom, technical finesse and
cutting-edge research to ensure the program becomes a valuable investment in
our participants’ careers and vision. They draw on their extensive experience to
address the challenges of the energy industry today while anticipating tomorrow’s
disruptive innovations.

FACULTY DIRECTORS

Professor Brent Smith

Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education

Professor Brent Smith's teaching interests focus primarily on

leadership and management development. His executive
programs include Leading and Managing Change, Talent
Development and Coaching, and Leading and Managing High
Performance Teams. Professor Smith has served as leadership
faculty in the corporate universities of TOTAL, Lufthansa, Tenaris,
National Oilwell Varco and Cooper Industries. He also serves as
Associate Professor of Management and Psychology –
Organizational Behavior at The Jones Graduate School of
Business.

Professor Prashant Kale

A sought-after expert on Corporate Strategy and M&A, and has

extensive experience consulting global energy clients,
Dr. Prashant Kale serves as Associate Professor of Strategic
Management in The Jones Graduate School of Business. His
research focuses on Corporate Strategy, Strategic Alliances, and
Mergers & Acquisitions. His articles on these topics have been
published in reputed international journals such as the Strategic
Management Journal, Harvard Business Review, California
Management Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, European
Management Journal, Managerial and Decision Economics,
Academy of Management Perspective, and others.

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OTHER FACULTY

Jing Zhou Karthik Balakrishnan

Mary Gibbs Jones Professor Associate Professor
of Management and Psychology – of Accounting
Organizational Behavior

Alan Crane Vikas Mittal

Associate Professor J. Hugh Liedtke Professor
of Finance of Management – Marketing

James P. Weston
Harmon Whittington Professor
of Finance

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 APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply to the program, please complete the online application form by

clicking here

APPLICATION
ROUND DEADLINE
FEES

Round 1 September 1, 2020 US $300

Round 2 October 6, 2020 US $400

Round 3 November 10, 2020 US $400

Program Fees:

US $17,000
(Includes breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and program materials.
Accommodation, travel, and visa costs are not included.)

We advise that interested participants apply early. The first in-class module of the
program takes place in the USA. For those applicants who need a visa to travel to
the USA, it is recommended that you apply by the Round 1 deadline to allow
sufficient time for your visa processing formalities.

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 CONTACT DETAILS

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Program Partner:
Eruditus Executive Education

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 646 713 0918 (US)
+52 55535 02404 (Central America)
+65 6871 4030 (Singapore)
+971 44302011 (Dubai)
+91 9029007437 (India) Schedule a Call
+86 400 100 8874 (China)