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Middlesex University

Masters Degree , Business

Course Description

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.

Why study the MBA Oil and Gas at Middlesex University?

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.

You will be studying with fellow students who 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)

Course Content

Commencing in September, this course 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.

The programme offers proven management training with a special focus on the oil and gas industry and allows students to gain an internationally recognised Masters of Business Administration qualification from a leading UK university.

The part-time distance learning course comprises either six modules followed by an Applied Project or eight modules followed by a shorter Business Transformation Project, studied over two years.

Modules

  • The Global Oil and Gas Industry (20 credits) - Compulsory

  • Business Strategy (20 credits) - Compulsory

  • Executive Leadership (20 credits) - Compulsory

  • Advanced International Marketing (20 credits) - Compulsory

  • Oil and Gas Finance and Risk Management (20 credits) - Compulsory

  • Managing Projects and Optimising Operations (20 credits) - Compulsory

  • Research Methods (10 Credits) - Optional

  • Information Management (20 credits) - Optional*

  • Management Perspectives (20 credits) - Optional*

  • Business Transformation Project (30 credits) - Compulsory

  • Applied Project (60 credits) - Compulsory

 

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

  • A Bachelors Degree or an equivalent qualification normally at second class honours or above - or equivalent international academic qualification.
  • A minimum of two years' relevant managerial or professional work experience since undergraduate graduation. Managerial experience means having responsibility for people and / or functions and / or relevant technical expertise.
  • At least two years' experience working in the oil and gas industry or related sector.
  • Candidates without an undergraduate honours degree must demonstrate at least five years' senior managerial experience and may be required to submit a GMAT test result of 550 or higher. A full description of your experience is essential to show clearly your successful career path.

Eligibility

UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.

Academic credit for previous study or experience

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.

Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions

Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.

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