PgC/PgD/MSc in Petroleum, Gas and Energy Management
Aims of the Course
The aim of the course is to prepare students for strategic (senior management) roles in the global oil, gas and energy industry. Thus, the course trains students to be policy and decision makers in the industry.
Who should attend this Course?
The course is intended for people already working or intending to work at senior management levels in the petroleum, gas and energy industry. Thus, the course is suitable for managers, policy makers, engineers, technicians, academics, lawyers, engineering graduates, business and management graduates and other related professionals.
Total number of modules for the MSc programme
· Energy Economics
· Energy Management and Policy
· Human Resource Management
· Principles of Oil & Gas Exploration
· Energy Law
· Waste and Environmental Management
· Disaster Management and Preparedness
· Strategic Management & Marketing
· Research Methods
· Dissertation
These modules are arranged the in order below:-
Postgraduate Certificate Course
In order for a postgraduate certificate to be awarded, students would have to pass the 4 modules below. The postgraduate certificate course carries 60 academic credits. The course is studied and assessed at level 7 of the UK qualifications scale.
Postgraduate Certificate Modules Studies
1. Energy Economics (15 credits)
2. Energy Management & Policy (15 credits)
3. Human Resource Management (15 credits)
4. Principles of Oil & Gas Exploration (15 credits)
The Postgraduate certificate is awarded by the Trans-Atlantic College, London.
Postgraduate Diploma Course
In order to be awarded the postgraduate diploma, students must successfully complete the 4 postgraduate certificate modules above and the 4 postgraduate diploma modules (i.e. a total of 8 modules) below. The postgraduate diploma course carries 120 academic credits. The course is studied and assessed at level 7 of the UK qualifications scale.
Postgraduate Diploma Modules Studied
5. Energy Law (15 credits)
6. Waste & Environmental Management (15 credits)
7. Disaster Management and Preparedness (15 credits)
8. Strategic Management and Marketing (15 credits)
The postgraduate diploma is awarded by the Trans-Atlantic College, London.
Master of Science (MSc) Degree
In order to be awarded the MSc degree, students must have successfully completed the 8 modules (i.e. 4 modules of the postgraduate certificate and the 4 modules of the postgraduate diploma modules) plus the Research Methods and Dissertation modules. The MSc programmes carries 180 academic credits. The course is studied and assessed at level 7 of the UK qualifications system.
Modules Studied
9. Research Methods (15 credits)
10. Dissertation (45 credits)
The MSc degree is awarded by Universidad San Juan de la Cruz, Costa Rica
Course Delivery and Attendance
The course is delivered in a variety of methods, including direct lectures, case studies, tutorials and group work.
Assessment
Assessment of this course is based on Essay-based written assignments, reports, presentations, research projects and direct examinations.
Duration
15 Months (full-time study)
Tuition Fees
Postgraduate Diploma course £ £5,750
MSc course £ £2,000 (extra)
Commencement Date
September, January and May each year