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Why study International Oil & Gas Management at Dundee?The programme uniquely contextualises the study within the petroleum industry from beginning to end, ensuring that our graduates can "hit the ground running" in management roles in the industry when they leave. Guest speaker programmes and input from practitioners also enhance the student experience.The programme draws on the globally recognised expertise of the the staff within the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP).

CEPMLP achieved a high research rating in the 2008 UK Research Assessent Exericse as part of the submission from the University's Law Unit of Assessment. The Unit finished among the top four in Scotland (out of 11), and among the top 19 out of 67 in the UK. All of its research was classified as being of an international standard.

What's great about International Oil & Gas Management at Dundee?The aim of the MBA programme is to prepare participants for middle management or advisory positions in the private sector and government. The 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 international oil and gas management.
Students will be expected to apply learning in a simulated workplace environment, utilising case study method as a vehicle for knowledge acquisition, reflection and application. This will prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive global business climate, where continuous innovation is crucial to productivity and growth in all aspects of the natural resources, energy and international business industries.
The study context is positioned at the strategic level to reflect both the current and future work environment of the intended participants. The programme is also designed to develop self-confidence and the ability to present efficient, logical answers to complex problems; to give students methodological and problem solving skills designed to assist decision making in business situations. Furthermore, the programme will facilitate discussions, debate and analysis of business issues and problems within an international environment and develop transferable skills particularly in working with groups as well as in presentation and communication skills.

The MBA programme consists of a compulsory three-week induction covering basic principles of law, economics, finance, geology and graduate research methods (20 credits). There are then six core management modules (Economics, Accounting, Finance, Strategic Management plus two electives) to the value of 100 credits, followed by specialist and elective modules to the value of 40 credits, and an Integrative Strategic Module to the value of 40 credits.

Compulsory Modules:

* Natural Resources Sectors: A Multidisciplinary Introduction
* Project Report or Internship

Core Modules: Core Compulsory Modules:

* Foundational Financial Accounting
* Introduction to Finance
* Management in Energy and Natural Resource Industries
* Petroleum Policy and Economics
* Strategic Management and Organisational Analysis

Core Specialist Modules:

* Downstream Energy Law and Policy
* International Petroleum Law and Policy
* National and Comparative Oil and Gas Law

Core Business and Management Modules:

* Business Strategy in the Extractive Industries
* Financial and Project Analysis of Natural Resources and Energy Ventures
* Human Resource Management
* Leadership and Decision Making
* Project Management Processes in the Natural Resources Sector
* Risk and Crisis Management

* Stakeholder Management and Business Ethics

Audience

This programme is designed for qualified graduates with work experience and with aspirations to work in or further develop skills already obtained in the oil and gas or related industries. The programme is designed to enhance sector related business, management and leadership skills and knowledge to prepare graduates for a challenging career in this high profile, fast changing and dynamic industry.

Students will normally be expected to have a degree or equivalent professional qualification and at least 2 years work experience.English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.