Energy Land Management

This major focuses on energy land management and how it relates to energy development with an emphasis on the management, coordination, and development of surface and mineral interests. This program provides a strong foundation in the key aspects of energy land management and produces trained professionals that are critically needed in the energy and regulatory sectors. Upon completion of this program, students will understand how energy lands are managed and associated energy resources can be developed and used for maximum social, economic, and environmentally responsible benefit. Students will develop a detailed knowledge related to the identification and leasing of mineral estates; be proficient in drilling site development, transportation planning, pipeline development, and route planning; will have a thorough knowledge of post-processing planning and infrastructure development; and comprehend the ethical, regulatory, and environmental framework in which they must operate.

Energy Land Management

This new B.S. degree program and major will provide undergraduate students a knowledge-based framework that will develop skillsets essential to a successful career in Energy Land Management. Upon graduation from this degree program and major, students will be able to:

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders, peers, and other professionals in both written and oral forms.
• Design operational plans that integrate industry and public stakeholder goals as to minimize impacts of energy development on local environments and create a positive community relationship
• Evaluate the types of interests in energy resource ownership including explaining the differences between mineral and surface estates, as well as the ability to interpret mineral and surface deeds
• Demonstrate professional knowledge and be able to negotiate the key elements of energy-related leases and operating agreements under accepted standards of practice
• Develop budgets and financial projections associated with energy development and the economics related to multiple energy production systems

• Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
• Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
• Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
• For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
• WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

1. Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
2. To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.
   
   WVU Application The Common App

   To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.

3. Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
4. Send the following information to WVU:
   • Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
   • Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
   Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
   • English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.