Masters Degrees (Mba Oil And Gas)

OVERVIEW

As one of the world’s fastest growing and dynamic industrial sectors, the oil and gas industry is recognised as a major contributor to the economy of many developed and developing regions. The course offers you the required knowledge and skills for leadership and business management which will enable you to thrive amidst the challenges experienced in the energy industry.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

This course will help you develop the crucial managerial knowledge and skills expected by employers within the energy industry. The course is affiliated with the Energy Institute, providing you with the opportunity to apply for free student membership which provides access to industry-specific networking events, online resources and careers information. You will also have the opportunity of acquiring CMI, IOSH and NEBOSH certifications**.

MODULES

• Sustainable Strategy – from Planning to Implementation
• Marketing in a Global Age
• Finance, Funding and Legislative - Frameworks for Success
• Leading in a Changing World
• Business and Management Research Methods or Entrepreneurship

Specialist modules
• Petroleum Environmental Law, Technology and Governance
• Impact of Oil and Gas Production in a Developing World
• Integrated Emergency and Disaster Management
• Oil and Gas Project Management

Project options
• Internship
• Consulting Project
• Entrepreneurship Project
• Simulation
• Dissertation

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of the course and selected modules you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership*.
*Subject to registering as a CMI member.
**Subject to registering as a CMI/IOSH/NEBOSH member.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Coventry University London is delighted to have recently launched a number of scholarships to UK and International students. You can find out more about our Scholarships by viewing our website.

START DATES

MBA Oil and Gas Management has start dates in October 2017.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

“I work as a Project Coordinator for Luminus Group. I am currently working on developing the private sector in the governorates bordering Syria by establishing 90 companies and supporting 60 MSMEs in three years. The project role extends to developing business plans, providing incubation services and creating events.” - Adi Armoti, Jordan

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For talented people with management career aspirations in the oil and gas industry, Middlesex University,( in partnership with IBC Academy), offers the Oil & Gas MBA for part time study by distance learning.

How is the Oil and Gas MBA studied?

Commencing in September, the Oil & Gas MBA is delivered 100% by online distance learning over 24 months and is available globally. The course is carefully designed and delivered so that you can accelerate your professional development without having to pause your career, take long periods out from your work or travel to a distant classroom. There are no lectures or seminars to physically attend – as long as you can access the internet, the Middlesex University online learning portal provides access to written, audio and video content. It also manages group interactions, peer networking and tutorial support using a variety of e-learning tools.

Who is the Oil & Gas MBA for?

Perhaps you want to become more effective in your current management role, or engage at a higher level. Maybe you wish to broaden your managerial skill set or explore new areas of specialisation. Possibly you are one of the many professionals, such as geologists, engineers, analysts etc, looking to formalise years of technical industry knowledge and experience, and develop your management knowledge and competence.

Whatever your motivation, the rigorous academic approach, experienced faculty, internationally engaged student peers and proven online learning environment of the Oil & Gas MBA will help you realise your leadership potential and fast-track your career.

Who will you be studying with? Fellow students on the Oil & Gas MBA will include professionals from a diverse range of countries and roles, creating a rich network of knowledge to enhance your learning. Imagine the benefits of learning alongside peers such as:

Executives from governmental and non-governmental energy companies
Industry professionals and managers from upstream to downstream
Professionals from international organisations
Technical specialists moving to a general management position
Professionals from international financial institutions (researchers, analysts) or government organisations (petroleum directorates, ministries of energy, geological surveys, trade bodies)

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This AMBA accredited course offers a strategic management MBA qualification with a specialist emphasis on oil and gas.

The energy sector is facing some profound changes due to factors such as climate change and environmental issues, changing patterns of viability in exploration and development, fragmentation of the value chain and the diversification of activities within organisations. Competition is forcing all organisations to concentrate on developing strong management competencies and this qualification will ensure you are ready to meet these challenges.

Studying on this AMBA accredited course also provides students with the opportunity to meet a diverse group of students from around the world.

See the website http://www.rgu.ac.uk/areas-of-study/subjects/business-management-and-accounting/study-options/mba-degrees

Modules

•BSM013 Financial and Management Accounting (10 Credits)
•BSM146 Strategic Management Environment (10 Credits)
•BSM154 People Management & Organisational Development (15 Credits)
•BSM179 Oil And Gas Economics (15 Credits)
•BSM2519 Oil & Gas Management (15 Credits)
•BSM147 Strategic Management
•BSM181 Oil and Gas Business Development and Commercial Contracting (10 Credits)
•BSM653 Corporate Financial Management (10 Credits)
•BSM659 Strategic Operations Management: Oil & Gas
•BSM084 Project Fundamentals (15 Credits)
•BSM117 Energy Policy and the Environment (15 Credits)
•BSM578 Oil And Gas Contract Law (15 Credits)
•BSM626 Hazard Identification and Risk management (15 Credits)
•BSM178 Commercialisation Project (15 Credits)
•BSM116 Leadership, Communication And Change (15 Credits)
•BSM147 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
•BSM2050 Consultancy Project (Team Based)

Full-time study

In full time mode, you will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals. You will work as an individual and also as part of a team on case studies, team activities, presentations and discussions.

Access to our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, is also provided giving you access from home to learning materials (including videos, e-books and journals).

Part-time Study

Our part-time delivery mode combines aspects of distance learning and on-campus delivery. You will benefit from the support of the virtual learning environment but also face-to-face interaction with tutors and classmates.

Distance Learning

Our supported distance learning mode of delivery allows you to study online from any location and is designed to fit in around your work commitments. You will be taught and supported by experienced industry professionals who will recreate the same challenging interactive format of the on-campus courses for those studying at a distance.

Our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle offers students flexibility of where and when they can study, offering full and open access to tutors and other class members. Students have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides students with lectures and course materials and it also includes:

• Virtual tutorials
• Live chat
• Discussion forums - student and tutor led
• Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods
• User friendly material
• Access to our online library

As online learners, students are part of a 'virtual cohort' and the communication and interaction amongst members of the cohort is a significant aspect of the learning process.

All modes

During the course of your degree you are required to attend a 10 day leadership week which takes place in the last week of May in your second year.

You will need to factor in the cost for travel, accommodation and subsistence for these 10 days.

This event brings together a number of speakers from academia and industry. During the event there will be a mix of academic and practical workshops. Each session will explore a different aspect of leadership and aims to enhance students’ skills and provide an opportunity to network.

The event will be hosted in the modern facilities at Aberdeen Business School, Garthdee.

Placements and accreditation

This course is recognised by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Energy Institute (EI).

AMBA is regarded as the international authority on the development of business leaders and the guardian of MBA quality standards. It plays a unique role in supporting business schools to develop business leaders and provides a network for MBAs, business schools and employer.

Energy Institute accreditation indicates the Institute's support of this energy-related course and '....involves a thorough assessment of the course content, its assessment procedures, its teaching staff and its facilities by a panel of EI experts' (EI website).

How to apply

To find out how to apply, use the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline

Funding

For information on funding, including loans, scholarships and Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) please click the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/finance-and-scholarships/financial-support/uk-students/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-students/

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The MBA (Oil and Gas Management) is a flagship qualification designed to meet the needs and aspirations of early career individuals through the combination of a general management education with the specialist area of Oil and Gas Management.

It is designed for individuals who want to develop both their management skills and new areas of business interest and those seeking fast track career progression opportunities.

This postgraduate degree aims to enhance your professional prospects by developing your capability to apply the latest thinking relating to organisational development and change in the competitive global context.

Successful completion of the MBA (Oil and Gas Management) highlights your potential to have a real impact on the transformation of the organisation you join.

Our courses are designed to be engaging, attractive and flexible in the current global marketplace. There are six entry points through the year. This allows you to start when it is most suitable. The entry points are:

• September
• November
• January
• March
• June
• July

Your course takes place over three semesters. Depending upon when you join the course, this will determine the order of units which you will study. You will benefit by beginning your studies with others who started at one of the earlier points of entry.

Visit the website: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/courses/postgraduate/next-year/business-administration-oil-and-gas-mangagement

Course detail

The course adopts a practical and applied business curriculum and aims to develop an advanced knowledge of organisations and their effective management in the dynamic competitive global context, and the ability to creatively apply this knowledge and understanding to complex issues to systematically and innovatively enhance strategic business and management practice.

This offers a challenging learning opportunity to encourage the integration of theory and practice supported by experienced academics with substantial management experience.

You will work with academics and professors of practice on live consultancy projects with leading employers in organisations across private, public and not-for-profit sectors to support your personal and professional development as a creative and innovative leader with the knowledge and skills needed in the global, knowledge-based economy.

You will develop the attributes and skills expected of post-graduates confirmed by partner industry bodies including the Chartered Management Institute and the Confederation of British Industry, including team-working, negotiation skills, leadership, confidence and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems to develop innovative solutions.

Modules

• Leading and Managing Organisational Resources
• Strategy and the Global Competitive Environment
• Petroleum Management and Governance
• Business Economics
• Management Practice
• Theory into Practice Project

Assessment

Assessments are rooted in real life and practical workplace scenarios to enable learning to be transferred to the workplace. Later assessments allow for greater integration and synthesis. Exams are kept to a minimum as the focus is on practical skills such as report writing, presentation and projects.

A range of assessment methods are used throughout the course for you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills, including:

• Individual written reports that allow you to apply theory to case studies for in-depth analysis
• Business Reports that allow you to demonstrate contextual insight and report professionally on practice
• Project Plans that requires you to use your knowledge and skills of project management
• Seminar Papers that allow progressive development of critical analysis skills
• Project Reports that integrate learning throughout the course applied in practice
• Business simulation where you demonstrate the impact of your strategic decision making

Career

The successful completion of your MBA provides a strong foundation for your professional prospects with potential to join an employer in a variety of positions and potential for fast track career progression opportunities.

The course has been designed to develop graduates who are able to:

• Apply contemporary approaches to strategic management and leadership in complex organisations to systematically and creatively evolve the business, while understanding real life challenges and uncertainties.

• Inspire collaboration and synergistic team work by managing relationships, sharing skills and experience and objective consideration and evaluation of alternative perspectives, in contributing to professional, ethical and innovative practice.

• Synthesise a range of information in the context of new situations using informed judgment to develop innovative approaches to organisational challenges and opportunities.

You will be in a good position to demonstrate your potential to employers. Recruiters value the skills to work in a team, the ability to continue to learn, analytical abilities and a broad understanding of management.

Whatever you decide to do, the successful completion of your MBA should have laid a strong foundation for you to become a positive change agent in any organisation and an obvious champion for the added value of a dynamic and innovative organisational culture. Y
You will also have had extensive and continuous opportunity for reflective and critical evaluation of your capability as a team worker and leader.

As part of a large and multi-cultural learning community, you should gain a valuable network of friends and contacts for the future. Our MBA Alumni organisation will help you keep in touch with your MBA contacts.

Further study

It is anticipated that you will enter employment after this course and the applied nature of the programme reflects that expectation. Later study options might include more specialist study as you develop your own functional focus or a DBA.

Successful completion of the MBA also provides the foundation for progression to further study and research and many students continue to work towards the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Funding

For information on available funding, please follow the link: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/scholarships/pg

How to apply

For information on how to apply, please follow the link: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/course/applicationform

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Why study International Oil & Gas Management at Dundee?

This self contained programme aims to provide an intellectually challenging academic programme of study, which will demand of the student the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate key theoretical concepts and practical applications in management. This will prepare future industry leaders for success in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive global business climate, where continuous innovation and change is crucial to productivity and growth in all aspects of the natural resources, energy and international business and financial transactions industries.

What's great about International Oil & Gas Management at Dundee?

The MBA programme offers students an unrivalled ability to tailor their programme of study to their own particular interests and learning objectives. These allow for the development of in depth and specialist knowledge of business management, legal, economic and policy issues in the mining and related sectors of the world economy.

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first honours degree or equivalent, who aspire to work in the mining sector and who have a particular interest in the management segment of the Oil & Gas or related sectors.

You will achieve the practical and professional skills you need to mastermind complex commercial and financial transactions in the international workplace, and we will expose you to many varied and exciting opportunities. Why not take a few minutes to complete our application form - it could be the most far-reaching career move you'll ever make!

How you will be taught

Each module will be delivered by distance learning using the My Dundee - our online learning system.

The Study Guide

The student will receive a hard copy of the Study Guide
The Study guide will be available on the My Dundee
This Study Guide has the following aims:

To introduce the student to the key concepts and issues of debate.
To guide the student towards a wide range of reading material from which they may choose what research topics to pursue.
To provide the student with some opportunity for self-evaluation through a combination of short questions, tasks, exercises and case studies.

Reading Material
A core reading book will be provided to the DL students
Core and additional reading material will be available on the My Dundee.
Academic Support/Guidance

A core team of distance learning academic staff and tutors will provide support to the students with relation to:

Information on the structure and content of the programme
Guidance on using the full range of learning guides and tools
Academic questions relating to particular issues in the field of study
Preparation of assessments and research papers
Feedback on assessments and research papers

Methods of Teaching and Assessment

Each distance learning module will be assessed by at least two methods: EITHER

Written examination and research paper (most modules are assessed in this way). The exam and research paper are each worth 50% of your total mark.

OR

Written examination and case studies. The exam is worth either 60% or 70% and the case studies are worth either 40% or 30% of your total mark respectively.

a dissertation of up to 15,000 words on a topic approved by an academic supervisor, or
an Internship report - students who choose this option are required to source an organisation willing to offer a 3-month work placement, approved by an academic supervisor, or
Project Report of up to 8,000 words on a topic approved by academic supervisor for MSC and MBA programmes

What you will study

The LL.M. is made up of 200 credits as follows:

Natural Resources Sectors: A Multidisciplinary Introduction
Project Report or Internship

Core Modules

Core Compulsory Modules
Core Specialist Modules
Core Business and Management Modules

Careers

It is important to be aware that as with any job it depends upon your level of experience and skills set as to whether the role would be suitable for you, there is no one size fits all.

Past alumni have found employment with a variety of organisations including National Oil Companies, Exploration and Production Companies, Government and Ministries and Commercial Organisations including Banks, Law Firms and Global Consultancies.

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The Global Energy Executive MBA program aims to transform the global energy industry by preparing the next generation of leaders for its complex and evolving challenges.

The global energy industry is at a critical juncture with escalating supply demand imbalances, political instability in key energy producing regions and ever-increasing scrutiny from a diverse array of stakeholders. This unique program combines academic excellence with deep energy industry expertise in six highly experiential modules with immersive experiences in key energy centres around the globe.

Extensive Support

Our team is committed to providing extensive support to allow you to get the most out of your learning experience. Resources for the Global Energy Executive MBA program include:
-Library resources: the dedicated MBA librarian helps you plan and execute your research either remotely or in person.
-Technology support: our team will assist you with setting up and troubleshooting your access to online sessions and the program student site. You will need to provide your own laptop computer.
-Tutorials: throughout the program faculty members and / or teaching assistants will provide additional support when needed to help practice challenging concepts and prepare for exams.
-Catering: lunch, snacks and some dinners are provided throughout the face-to-face sessions for your convenience; breakfast is included in the group’s preferred hotel rate.
-Transportation: transportation is provided within the face-to-face period to and from field visits and between program locations (where relevant).
-Career counselling: dedicated MBA career advisors are available to support you if you are looking to make a career transition during the program.

Industry Focus

The Global Energy Executive MBA program has been designed to prepare our students for the specific challenges faced by senior leaders in the energy industry.

The energy sector faces unique challenges due to its global, commodity-based and capital intensive nature, as well as its complex links with socio-economic and environmental policy. Therefore the program integrates a broad range of academic and real-life energy industry case studies in the classroom with experiential learning opportunities.

Global Delivery

The Global Energy Executive MBA program is unique in providing an immersive experience in a number of global energy centres. Students benefit from site visits to energy facilities, exposure to local energy industry leaders and introduction to diverse business cultures.

Diverse Cohort

The students in the Global Energy Executive MBA program represent top talent from major energy organizations from across the globe. They bring a diverse mix of functional and operational expertise from across energy value chains in gas, coal, oil, nuclear and renewable energy sources.

Students are typically senior professionals with an average of 13 years’ of progressive experience in the energy industry. Having been identified as high potential leaders within their organizations, many students are currently or expect to be promoted to an executive level position within the next five years.
-13 years’ average work experience
-15% female and 85% male
-Average age of participants is 39 years
-40-50% of participants are from outside of Canada, typically with representation from Asia-Pacific, sub-Saharan Africa and South/Central America
-90% of the class have undergraduate degrees, with engineering and business majors being most common
-40% of the class work for multi-national enterprise, 35% for large enterprise, 15% for government-owned enterprise and 10% for small / medium business
-30% of class work in general management, 30% in accounting / finance / planning, 20% in an operational function, 10% in HR and -10% in marketing / sales

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For talented people with management career aspirations in the global energy management industry, Middlesex University, in partnership with IBC Academy, offers the MBA Global Energy Management for part time study by distance learning.

How is the MBA Global Energy Management studied?

Commencing on the 21st September, the MBA Global Energy Management is delivered 100% by online distance learning over 24 months and is available globally. The course is carefully designed and delivered so that you can accelerate your professional development without having to pause your career, take long periods out from your work or travel to a distant classroom. There are no lectures or seminars to physically attend – as long as you can access the internet, the Middlesex University online learning portal provides access to written, audio and video content. It also manages group interactions, peer networking and tutorial support using a variety of e-learning tools.

Applications close on 14th August 2015, but advanced planning and early enrolment is strongly encouraged.

Who is the MBA Global Energy Management for?

Perhaps you want to become more effective in your current management role, or engage at a higher level. Maybe you wish to broaden your managerial skill set or explore new areas of specialisation. There might be challenging projects and complex new ventures on the horizon for which you’d like to prepare. Possibly you are one of the many professionals, such as engineers, analysts etc, looking to formalise years of industry experience and develop your management knowledge and competence.

Whatever your motivation, the rigorous academic approach, experienced faculty, internationally engaged peers and proven online learning environment of the MBA Global Energy Management will help you realise your leadership potential and fast-track your career.

Your fellow Global Energy Management MBA students will include professionals from a diverse range of countries and roles, creating a rich network of knowledge to enhance your learning. Imagine the benefits of learning alongside peers such as:

• Executives from governmental and non-governmental energy companies
• Industry professionals and managers from oil & gas to electricity and nuclear energy organisations
• Professionals from international organisations (such as EU, OECD, IEA etc.)
• Technical specialists moving to a general management position
• Professionals from international financial institutions (researchers, analysts) or government organisations (ministries of energy, trade bodies)

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Why study International Mineral Resources Management at Dundee?

The world's long-term economic development depends on the existence of efficient, innovative and creative energy and resources industries. These in turn rely on individuals who possess a sound grasp of their legal, economic, technical and policy backgrounds.

The Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee is at the heart of these issues and provides the best in advanced education in its field, preparing its graduates to meet the challenges posed by the evolving global economy. Stimulated by oil and gas developments in the North Sea, the CEPMLP was established in May 1977.

Our students achieve the practical and professional skills needed to mastermind complex commercial and financial transactions in the international workplace, with exposure to many varied and exciting opportunities. Our interdisciplinary approach to teaching, research and consultancy provides a unique perspective on how governments, business and communities operate, providing the professionals of today with the ability to meet the challenges of tomorrow

What's great about International Mineral Resources Management at Dundee?

The MBA programme offers students an unrivalled ability to tailor their programme of study to their own particular interests and learning objectives. These allow for the development of in depth and specialist knowledge of business management, legal, economic and policy issues in the mining and related sectors of the world economy.

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first honours degree or equivalent, who aspire to work in the mining sector and who have a particular interest in the management segment of the Oil & Gas or related sectors.

You will achieve the practical and professional skills you need to mastermind complex commercial and financial transactions in the international workplace, and we will expose you to many varied and exciting opportunities. Why not take a few minutes to complete our application form - it could be the most far-reaching career move you'll ever make!

How you will be taught

Modes of delivery

Each module will be delivered by distance learning using the My Dundee - our online learning system.

The Study Guide

The student will receive a hard copy of the Study Guide
The Study guide will be available on the My Dundee
This Study Guide has the following aims:

To introduce the student to the key concepts and issues of debate.
To guide the student towards a wide range of reading material from which they may choose what research topics to pursue.
To provide the student with some opportunity for self-evaluation through a combination of short questions, tasks, exercises and case studies.
Reading Material

A core reading book will be provided to the DL students
Core and additional reading material will be available on the My Dundee.
Academic Support/Guidance

A core team of distance learning academic staff and tutors will provide support to the students with relation to:

Information on the structure and content of the programme
Guidance on using the full range of learning guides and tools
Academic questions relating to particular issues in the field of study
Preparation of assessments and research papers
Feedback on assessments and research papers

Methods of Teaching and Assessment

Each distance learning module will be assessed by at least two methods: EITHER

Written examination and research paper (most modules are assessed in this way). The exam and research paper are each worth 50% of your total mark.

OR

Written examination and case studies. The exam is worth either 60% or 70% and the case studies are worth either 40% or 30% of your total mark respectively.

a dissertation of up to 15,000 words on a topic approved by an academic supervisor, or
an Internship report - students who choose this option are required to source an organisation willing to offer a 3-month work placement, approved by an academic supervisor, or
Project Report of up to 8,000 words on a topic approved by academic supervisor for MSC and MBA programmes

What you will study

Course structure

Compulsory Modules

Natural Resources Sectors: A Multidisciplinary Introduction

Project Report or Internship

Core Modules

Core Compulsory Modules

Core Specialist Modules

Core Business and Management Modules

Careers

It is important to be aware that as with any job it depends upon your level of experience and skills set as to whether the role would be suitable for you, there is no one size fits all.

Past alumni have found employment with a variety of organisations including National Oil Companies, Exploration and Production Companies, Government and Ministries and Commercial Organisations including Banks, Law Firms and Global Consultancies.

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OVERVIEW

The MBA Global Energy and Sustainability Management course is ideal for those already working in or associated with the energy sector. It has been designed to enable graduates to develop the appropriate management skills and knowledge to undertake a leadership role in the energy industry, one of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic sectors.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

By choosing this course you can benefit from a number of work experience opportunities, including internships and consulting projects. You will work alongside students from over 100 countries, gaining a truly multi-cultural global experience. In addition to gaining an MBA qualification, you will have the opportunity to obtain a Chartered Management Institute certificate, enhancing your desirability to future employers.

MODULES

You will study the following modules:

• Sustainable Strategy – from Planning to Implementation
• Marketing in a Global Age
• Finance, Funding and Legislative - Frameworks for Success
• Leading in a Changing World
• Business and Management Research Methods or Entrepreneurship

Specialist modules:
• Global Energy and Environmental Law
• Energy Project and Quality Management
• Global Energy and Environmental Management Systems
• Energy Economics

Project options
• Internship
• Consulting Project
• Entrepreneurship Project
• Simulation
• Dissertation

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of the course and selected modules you will be awarded the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership*.

*Subject to registering as a CMI member.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Coventry University London is delighted to have recently launched a number of scholarships to UK and International students. You can find out more about our Scholarships by viewing our website.

START DATES

MBA Global Energy and Sustainability Management has start dates in October 2017.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

“The MBA Global Energy and Sustainability Management course offers you the flexibility to not only study oil and gas, but to consider alternative sources of energy. You will be equipped with a range of skills to allow you to succeed within this industry. These skills will include the ability to offer companies comprehensive advice on sustainable systems.” - Course Leader, MBA Global Energy and Sustainability Management

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This course is aimed primarily at middle and senior managers looking to improve their standing in industry. It combines current business theory and local and international perspectives with hands-on project work. The program is interwoven with a core set of values reflecting our commitment to ethical and sustainable corporate governance practices. Through constant exposure to the culture of excellence at our Graduate School of Business, you can be assured that your MBA will prepare you for the challenges of an ever-changing business environment. The Curtin MBA is offered as a generalist MBA or as one of the following majors.

Available majors:

Leadership
Strategic procurement
Oil and gas
This course will provide you with a thorough foundation in contemporary business theories. Your studies will emphasise the creation and critical evaluation of innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain business environments. Throughout the course you will either specialise in leadership, strategic procurement or oil and gas, or major in business administration to complete a broad range of high level, general business units.

Available double majors:

MSc (Mineral and Energy Economics), MBA

CGSB Professional Portfolio: 40 Hours

In addition to completing the MBA components, students are also required to complete a Professional Portfolio (minimum of 40 hours of professional development).

*All students without a first degree in business/commerce are required to complete the four foundation MBA units. Students with a first degree in business/commerce may be eligible for a unit substitution for the foundation units with four additional optional MBA units.

Please take note of the prerequisites [PR] required for some units as listed.

Entry to all CGSB courses is via competitive entry. For details about applying to these courses, please visit our How to Apply pages.

Please note that International student are still subject to the competitive entry requirements however must apply through the Curtin International Office.

When

January, May or August

Professional recognition

Our MBA program is internationally accredited (EPAS) by the European Foundation for Management Development.

Credit for previous study

Applications for credit for recognised learning (CRL) are assessed on an individual basis.

Additional requirements

Students with more than two failures or more than four units with grades below 60% will be excluded from the course so as to maintain the high standard expected of the MBA qualification.

You will be required to submit supplementary information with your application, including your curriculum vitae (CV) and referee reports.

2016 Curtin International Scholarships: Merit Scholarship

Curtin University is an inspiring, vibrant, international organisation, committed to making tomorrow better. It is a beacon for innovation, driving advances in technology through high-impact research and offering more than 100 practical, industry-aligned courses connecting to workplaces of tomorrow.

Ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015, the University is also ranked 25th in the world for universities under the age of 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2015 Curtin also received an overall five-star excellence rating in the QS stars rating.

Curtin University strives to give high achieving international students the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised education through offering the Merit Scholarship. The Merit Scholarship will give you up to 25 per cent of your first year tuition fees and if you enrol in an ELB program at Curtin English before studying at Curtin, you will also receive a 10 per cent discount on your Curtin English fees.

For full details and terms and conditions of this scholarship, please visit: curtin.edu/int-scholarships and click on Merit.

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Your programme of study

An MBA is seen as the top business qualification in the UK and internationally to get involved in very fast paced new business ventures, transformational change, setting up new facilities quickly, project managing major changes to team and troubleshooting any major impact to business strategy and performance within a growing enterprise. Within the context of the oil and gas industry which is within a highly required but volatile market area in terms of supply and demand an MBA can help you catapult your career from managing a team within your vocational area to managing multiple teams to drive operations in new countries, transfer knowledge on a mass scale at corporate level to overcome difficulties as you progress innovation and manage multiple teams and priorities for the business.

By specialising in energy management your focus will be within specific supply chains, markets, financial markets, futures whilst providing strategy, project management, leadership, innovation, and people management to oversee the change. The programme is delivered from the European energy industry capital at University of Aberdeen set amongst FTSE 100 companies known worldwide in energy production. It draws on the learning of the industry since its inception in the 1970s to the present day and its future globally with academic expertise spanning this time. This unique combination of local multinational energy industry presence and lifelong energy industry research enables a robust approach to innovation, troubleshooting, setting up in new regions due to the amount of knowledge and application over time at Aberdeen.

The programme draws on the substantial experience of both the Business School and the energy industry in Aberdeen to offer you strategic thinking within the energy industry. The programme is specifically designed to propel you as a professional in the industry to take on high level challenges that stretch your ability

Courses listed for the programme

Semester 1

Business Strategy

Business and Money

Values and Markets

Operations and Project Management

Semester 2

Managing Change and Innovation

Business Model Innovation

Managing Self and Others

The Leadership Challenge

Semester 3

Talking to Teams

Energy Finance

Future Energies

Supply Chain Management

Internationalisation

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/degree-programmes/69/energy-management/

Why study at Aberdeen?

• You study in the energy capital of Europe and you are matched to an industry mentor
• The programme is directly designed to be relevant to the industry
• You develop many skills and abilities to enable you to solve high level problems across businesses.
• You develop your ability to think logically, laterally, practically and independently to make better decisions.

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• 12 Months Full Time and 24 Months Part time
• September and January start

International Student Fees 2017/2018

Find out about fees:

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/finance-funding-1599.php

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

• Your Accommodation
• Campus Facilities
• Aberdeen City
• Student Support
• Clubs and Societies

Find out more about living in Aberdeen:

https://abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life

Living costs

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/finance.php

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The MSc in Energy Trade and Finance was launched in September 2003 and was the culmination of talks between Charles Daly, Chairman and CEO at Channoil Consulting and Cass Business School about the need to provide postgraduate education to top quality recent graduates who are interested in a career in the energy and commodities sector, or young professionals who wanted to consolidate their industry experience with a focused and practical Masters qualification. Channoil Consulting Ltd is a leading Oil and Gas consultancy company which comprises a group of seasoned oil and gas industry professionals with successful career backgrounds in major and large independent companies. The company is led by its executive management team which consists of Charles Daly, Dermot Campbell, Steve Roberts and Peter Hills. Based in London, have representation in the a number of centre in Europe and the Middle East and focus on Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. It is the management team which organises the content and delivery of the core module in Oil & Energy Trading Economics & Finance, with the aid of a small number of consulting Associates who tackle specialist areas such as LNG, gas and coal. Over the last 11 years, the Channoil team have received glowing comments from Energy students for their expertise, enthusiasm and practical relevance in the delivery of their module, which is one of the cornerstones of the MSc. They also keep in touch with alumni all over the world who have found employment in the oil and gas business sectors.

Visit the website: http://www.cass.city.ac.uk/courses/masters/courses/etf#courses-details=1

Course detail

This course is offered through the Costas Grammenos Centre for Shipping, Trade and Finance.

The MSc courses offered by the Centre reflect the Cass philosophy: advanced, technically challenging programmes that incorporate applied, real-world scenarios.

Students make presentations to lecturers, visitors from the City and other members of the class. This provides you with invaluable practice in using, applying and expressing complex subject matter clearly and concisely to a business audience.

Group work, on the preparation of case studies and a business plan, consolidates the acquired knowledge and also builds the 'soft' skills essential to any future career. From a total of over 1,200 graduates to date, all have taken their place in the international business community.

The MSc is also available on a part-time basis in exceptional cases and where it is possible for the applicant to have day release from their company 2-3 times a week. All lectures are held between 9am-6pm, there are no evening lectures.

Format

The course starts with two compulsory induction weeks, focused mainly on:

• An introduction to the Cass Careers offering with a focus on key skills and attributes that employers are looking for. The annual MSc Careers Fair at this time also provides the opportunity to meet over 60 companies who are recruiting across many sectors including finance, energy, insurance, real estate, shipping, strategic management and internal auditing.

• a refresher course of basic financial mathematics, statistics, computing and electronic databases.

To satisfy the requirements of the degree course students must complete:

• eight core courses (5 - 25 credits each)
and
• five electives (10 credits each)
or
• three electives (10 credits each) and an Applied Research Project (20 credits)
or
• one elective (10 credits) and a Business Research Project (40 credits)

Assessment

Assessment of modules on the MSc in Shipping, Trade & Finance, in most cases, is by means of coursework and unseen examination. Coursework may consist of standard essays, individual and group presentations, group reports, classwork, unseen tests and problem sets. Please note that any group work may include an element of peer assessment.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the MSc in Energy, Trade & Finance hold key positions and have eminent careers in over 70 countries in fields such as commercial banking, commodity trading, government, investment banking, law, logistics management, management consultancy, manufacturing, shipping, finance, shipping operations, stockbroking, and university research and teaching, among others.

Some examples of where graduates from the MSc in Energy, Trade & Finance class of 2014 are working are:

• Total - Risk Analyst
• Koch Supply and Trading - Commercial Trainee
• Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) - Associate

How to apply

Apply here: http://www.city.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-to-city

Funding

For information on funding, please follow this link: http://www.city.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding-and-financial-support

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Our Energy Management degree develops the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the energy industry.

This Masters course has been developed to build on the links Robert Gordon University has with the energy industry and has received accreditation from the Energy Institute at the level of Chartered Energy Manager.

Our MSc is particularly suitable for:

•Technical specialists with no management experience who need a management education specific to their industry;

•Technical specialists from other industries with transferable skills that can be applied to the energy industry wishing to change career in the direction of energy;

•Those from the energy industry, but without the work experience required to study the MBA or Oil and Gas Management, who want to study a focused energy management degree;

•Those who have completed a general MBA and wish to gain an energy education through CPD.

Visit the website https://www.rgu.ac.uk/business-management-and-accounting/study-options/distance-and-flexible-learning/energy-management

Course detail

On this course students gain experience of key decision-making in a range of business functions. This knowledge can then be applied at a strategic level in the Strategic Management or the Energy Industry modules.

Specialist energy management modules provide the theory, policy and practice aspects of the energy industry. There is also the opportunity to study optional subject areas such as Health, Safety and Risk in an Organisational Context and Oil and Gas Contract Law. The project modules allow students to further synthesise and apply specialist knowledge to professional practice.

Some of the modules that will be studied are:
•Renewable Energy Management
•Energy Policy and the Environment
•Strategic Analysis for the Energy Sector
•Risk Management and Business Continuity
•Oil and Gas Economics
•Energy Project

Full-time Study

In full time mode, you will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals. You will work as an individual and also as part of a team on case studies, team activities, presentations and discussions. Access to our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, is also provided giving you access from home to learning materials (including videos, e-books and journals).

Online Learning

Our supported Online learning mode of delivery allows you to study online from any location and is designed to fit in around your work commitments. You will be taught and supported by experienced industry professionals who will recreate the same challenging interactive format of the on-campus courses for those studying at a distance.

Our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle offers students flexibility of where and when they can study, offering full and open access to tutors and other class members. Students have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides students with lectures and course materials and it also includes:
•Virtual tutorials
•Live chat
•Discussion forums - student and tutor led
•Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods
•User friendly material
•Access to our online library

As online learners, students are part of a 'virtual cohort' and the communication and interaction amongst members of the cohort is a significant aspect of the learning process.

How to apply

To find out how to apply, use the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline

Funding

For information on funding, including loans, scholarships and Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) please click the following link: http://www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/finance-and-scholarships/financial-support/uk-students/postgraduate-students/postgraduate-students/

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This course can serve as your entry pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) of which 11 of the 12 required units can be done fully online. It is also a challenging stand-alone course giving you the option to specialise in oil and gas or business or to tailor your studies to suit your needs by choosing from a wide range of business topics.

This course offers you a foundation in leadership studies and business management. You will complete one core unit studying organisational behaviour at an individual, group and organisational level, exploring issues that are changing the way work is conducted, organised and managed today. The rest of your units will depend on your chosen major: oil and gas or business.

Business Stream (GCB) and Oil and Gas Stream (GCB) available online and face to face. Business Leadership Stream (GCB) available face to face.

Credit for previous study

Applications for recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed on an individual basis.

Where

Perth City

When

January, May or August

2016 Curtin International Scholarships: Merit Scholarship

Curtin University is an inspiring, vibrant, international organisation, committed to making tomorrow better. It is a beacon for innovation, driving advances in technology through high-impact research and offering more than 100 practical, industry-aligned courses connecting to workplaces of tomorrow.
Ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015, the University is also ranked 25th in the world for universities under the age of 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2015 Curtin also received an overall five-star excellence rating in the QS stars rating.

Curtin University strives to give high achieving international students the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised education through offering the Merit Scholarship. The Merit Scholarship will give you up to 25 per cent of your first year tuition fees and if you enrol in an ELB program at Curtin English before studying at Curtin, you will also receive a 10 per cent discount on your Curtin English fees.

For full details and terms and conditions of this scholarship, please visit: curtin.edu/int-scholarships and click on Merit.

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Building on the expertise of the world's oldest business school, the Executive Master in Energy Management (EMEM) educates the next generation of leaders and pioneering thinkers in the energy sector through a unique style of business education across four European campuses: London, Paris, Berlin and Madrid.

The EMEM develops leadership practice immersed in real-world challenges within the energy sector, building upon a diverse community of ESCP Europe faculty experts and world-leading professionals.

At the ESCP Europe London campus, we are utilising the expertise of our networks to build your skills in the fundamentals of oil, gas and electricity markets, as well as energy trading. The Berlin campus focuses primarily on energy creativity and entrepreneurship, plus the technological innovations affecting both the supply and demand side of an energy system; while the Madrid campus concentrates on large energy project financing and dynamic grid management using fossil fuels and renewables for electricity generation and transmission. Lastly, the focus at the Paris campus is on different aspects of global energy policy and market dynamics, including energy price formation and risk management.

We live in an era where energy security, human-induced climate change and challenges to sustainability are becoming major factors in business thinking. We are also at the early dawn of a fundamental shift in our energy systems, one that also requires a turn in the way we do business. As such, the key aim of the EMEM is to provide you with first-class knowledge of actual and plausible changes in the nature of the business environment. Doing so means that, on completion of the programme, you will be able to influence the strategic direction of the businesses and organisations you will go on to lead, and to be able to formulate a worldview that incorporates these new imperatives.

You will also become part of our dynamic, global Alumni Association, boasting 49,000 graduates in 150 countries.

Key Features

The Executive Master in Energy Management (EMEM) aims to provide participants with enhanced managerial capabilities and a good understanding of today's energy technological challenges, thereby enabling their progression to the forefront of innovation and project development in a context of complexity, high uncertainty and severe competition.

It is:
-A flexible, 12-month (part-time) programme that enables candidates to combine executive studies with a full-time job
-Also available as individual modules, known as 'Masterclasses'
-Taught in English at ESCP Europe's London, Paris, Berlin and Madrid campuses, plus a week-long module in Houston, TX
-Developed in cooperation with leading companies and institutions in the field
-Focused on corporate issues and professional skills
-A truly international, cross-cultural learning environment
-An interactive learning environment, with a focus on personal and leadership development
-An opportunity to develop research and consultancy skills
-A programme which incorporates company visits to leading players in the energy industry and lectures by expert guest speakers
-An excellent networking opportunity aided by our 49,000-strong alumni
-Provided by a business school with proven global excellence.
-Financial Times' 2016 rankings: Master in Management - 4th worldwide; Executive MBA - 12th worldwide for the programme overall; 2nd in the ‘Career Progression’ and 3rd in the ‘International Course Experience’ categories; and 11th in Europe and 3rd in the UK for business schools as a whole.

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