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Better than an Energy MBA; get your MS in Global Energy Management (MS), University of Colorado Denver Business School, offering Bachelor, MBA, MS, and PhD degrees

Business School, University of Colorado Denver
 

Tuition and Payment Options

Tuition

​The GEM Program is committed to providing our students with the highest standard of instruction, course delivery and service.  Our tuition is priced as reasonably as possible to reflect this quality.   The total cost of tuition for GEM degree is $54,000 or $4,500 per course. GEM’s tuition is guaranteed for the length of your program allowing you to maintain your budget for educational expenses and is inclusive of all student fees.  Textbooks, airfare and your accommodations at the Westin Hotel Downtown Denver are not included in the price of tuition.

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​Below is a summary of all of the benefits, opportunities and services students receive which truly define the GEM differ​ence.

Curri​culum:

  • Specialized specifically for the energy industry 
  • Developed and continuously vetted by energy industry experts
  • Taught by professors with extensive experience in the industry; GEM flies in faculty from around the world to teach courses
  • Maintains highest standards of quality in order to meet AACSB accreditation requirements
  • Utilizes “technology-integrated” learning through WebEx that transitions into the work place

Career S​upport & Advancement:

  • Provides career seminars focused on enhancing resume writing, job searches, and interviews
  • Exclusive access to career resources such as job postings, company/industry research data, self-assessment tools and key company contacts
  • 50% of GEM graduates have already experienced career advancement
  • 63% of GEM students and alumni, with no previous energy experience, have transitioned into positions in energy

Student Experience and Service:

  • Receive highly personalized attention from the GEM staff assisting with all facets of your experience such as: tuition reimbursement and payment, technology assistance, registration, financial aid, and hotel reservations.
  • Gain a tight-knit group of peers that you will maintain close relationships with during and after the program
  • Experience learning outside of the classroom through our GEM Speaker Series and trips to energy sites such as wind farms, NREL, oil rigs and nuclear power plants
  • Opportunities to visit and meet key energy industry players in Washington, D.C. and London through our special topics elective courses 
  • Access to a globally diverse group of alumni​

​GEM students have multiple options to help cover their educational costs.  The most popular means of paying for tuition is through student loans (or financial aid).  GEM students can apply for federal Stafford, graduate plus and private loans.  

Employer tuition reimbursement is another highly utilized option for tuition payment.  GEM strongly encourages prospective students to meet with their human resource and benefits departments to discuss their eligibility for tuition reimbursement.  The GEM staff can provide information to help students gain approval for reimbursement.  Students who receive tuition assistance from their employer can also apply for student loans.  

​Federal Stafford Student Loans

  • Consists of Stafford subsidized (interest deferred until graduation) and unsubsidized (interest accrues while enrolled) loans.
  • Approximate award is $20,500 (calendar year one) + $20,500 (calendar year two) = $41,000 in federal student aid possible for $54,000 GEM program tuition.
  • Students must meet citizenship/residency requirements to be eligible
  • Stafford loans are non-credit based and applying for the loan is not reflected on your credit rating
  • To access the free application, go to FAFSA

Graduate Plus Loans​

A graduate plus loan application will automatically be produced when you apply for a federal Stafford loan; however, you can choose to accept the loan or not. Graduate plus loans are federal funds but unlike the Stafford loan, is based on a student’s credit rating.  These loans can help subsidize the remaining GEM tuition as well as additional educational costs such as textbooks and travel to Denver.

Private ​Graduate Loans

Many banks also offer private loans, or “alternative” education loans.  Much like “shopping” for a car loan, credit card, or a home mortgage, there are many options.  All of the private lender’s guidelines and application processes apply, and rates/terms/repayment (while competitive) will vary from lender to lender and will be determined based upon the student’s credit rating.  Most private loans do offer rates lower than traditional credit cards.

The University of Colorado recommends several alternative lenders including: Key Bank, US Bank, and Citibank.  Again, this type of loan can act as your only form of aid or it can supplement one of the previously explained federal loan packages.  There is an annual maximum of total loan funds that can be borrowed. Visit sites such as salliemae.com for more information on private student loans.

Other​ Types of Funding

In addition to loans and employer reimbursement, students are encouraged to explore the following other options to help for the cost of the program.

Military Educational Programs​

Programs such as the GI Bill may be used to help fund the GEM program.  Check with your military branch or t​alk to the CU Office of Veteran’s Affairs at 303-556-2630.

Self-directed Scholarship Search​

Minority, professional and/or personal affiliations may have scholarship opportunities.  Use the web to research opportunities you may have and scholarships for which you may qualify.

Home Equity Loans or Additional Mortgages*

Interest on these loans may be low depending on market conditions and the interest may be tax deductible.  They will require credit approval and are likely to have closing costs.

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