Energy Industry Management

Intro

Key features

• Develop the specialist sector specific skills required by graduates from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to develop business and management careers in energy related businesses and organisations
• Prepare participants for managerial, advisory and academic positions in the energy sector – private sector and government
• 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 energy with an emphasis on the use of economic tools to analyse and solve energy industry issues
• Prepare participants for success in the rapidly evolving and highly competitive global business climate that characterises the energy sector

The energy sector is currently experiencing significant demands and pressures resulting in profound changes. This, coupled with increasing global competition for resources, is forcing all organisations to carefully consider the implications of decisions-made in terms of their impact on stakeholders as well as for the short, medium and long-run performance of the organisation.

This course is designed for graduate level students from a wide range of backgrounds, but who already possess an under-pinning knowledge and understanding in business and economics. The course will appeal both to those who aspire to start a career in the energy sectors and also for those already working in the sector who wish to develop their career opportunities further. In addition, the programme will develop the student’s critical understanding and application of models, approaches and tools for the analysis of complex energy and natural resource organisations.

This course will focuse on the application of economic analysis to challenges in the energy industry students will be exposed to a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the subject enabling you to develop not only specialist skills in economic analysis in the context of decision-making at the strategic management and business operations level, but also provides a sound knowledge and understanding of the technical challenges facing the energy sector, the policy and regulatory and wider business environment context within which energy organisations operate and coverage of the range of economic, business and management approaches to resolving key issues and challenges.

This course will enable students to develop a sound understanding of the business, management and leadership skills necessary to function effectively at a senior level as a contemporary in the energy sector.

This course is currently under development for September 2012, and is therefore offered subject to approval.

What you study

How you learn
The approach to teaching and delivery is designed to provide participants with the best possible learning environment. The delivery methods will vary depending on the module of study. Most modules will utilise the standard lecture and tutorial/seminar approach but in most cases this will be supplemented by alternative methods. These alternatives will include the use of computer-based lab sessions; guest speakers/ lecturers; live case studies; site and company visits. Delivery will also be characterised by the application of knowledge to energy sector issues through case study analysis. This encourages an enquiry-based learning approach, which is a feature of all our courses.

Participants can normally expect to undertake 5.25 hours of private study to each hour of actual class contact.

How you apply
The assessments you will complete - coursework tasks, projects, presentations, reports and examinations – reflect the types of tasks and skills that will be expected of you in the workplace: making a case, in writing and in formal presentations; analysing information and problems, to develop effective solutions; working with others on business tasks and projects; and conducting independent research on subjects allocated to you, and those of your own choice.

Entry routes

A minimum of a lower second (2:2) class Honours degree or better in a relevant subject area.

Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University's minimum requirements are listed here.

More info

Graduates achieving the award of MSc Energy Industry Management will be qualified to seek employment in large international energy companies (IOCs), national oil companies (NOCs), consultancy and energy industry related support organisations, SMEs operating in the energy and related sectors, as well as public sector organisations with a remit that covers the energy sector and/or energy issues. The qualification will also provide a good platform to seek employment in a wide range of more general organisations both public and private, where there is growing recognition of the importance of energy related issues.

Graduates are likely to find positions in fields including management, economic, business/market and strategic analysis, finance and energy risk management.

Fees & Scholarships

Fee quoted is the total cost providing that the MSc follows on immediately after the PG Dip element and is completed within the same academic year as started.  Fees may be subject to increase.