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Certificate in Oil & Gas Management

Study your Certificate in Oil & Gas Management in London

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Oil and Gas Management at Greenwich School of Management is designed to introduce course members to the complexities of the oil and gas industries and to equip them with relevant skills and knowledge required to make them effective practitioners within the oil and gas sectors. On completion of the programme, course members should have a cogent understanding of the principles surrounding the management of the extractive industries.

Tuition

There are lectures and tutorials in all modules and the learning process is augmented by participation in case studies and group work. This allows course members to understand the theoretical concepts of management by applying them to problems in the real world.

Mode of Attendance

Full-time day

Duration

2 semesters - 8 months

Programme Fee

EU £3,500
Non-EU £4,000

Starting Dates

October, February or June

Admission Requirements

Candidates will be expected to possess either a degree or equivalent academic qualification or a professional qualification. Candidates without those qualifications will be considered on their merits. All candidates should possess a good command of written and spoken English.

Level of Entry

If you are unsure whether you qualify for an Oil & Gas Management programme please feel free to either:

Apply for the programme. You may well be accepted. Your registration fee is refundable if you are not accepted.

or

Make an appointment to see us: Call +44 (0)20 8516 7800 or email: enquiry@greenwich-college.ac.uk

In either case if you are not qualified for Registration then we will recommend the most efficient way for you to qualify.

How to make an application

To make an application you must send us the following information:

  1. Your completed GSoM Application Form - Application forms are available in your prospectus pack or you can click here to complete the form online.

    If you need any help or advice before completing the application form please write to or telephone the School and speak to a counsellor who will advise you.


  2. The GSoM International Student Declaration Form - If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK you will be required to complete this form. Click here to download a copy of the International Student Declaration Form.


  3. Copies of your qualifications as listed on your application form.


  4. Your CV / Resume detailing your educational and professional achievements.


  5. A Reference from a place of study or an employer. - References must be on letterhead paper, signed and dated by your referee.


  6. A photocopy of the relevant pages of your passport. - For example front cover, personal details page and any pages indicating relevant visas or migration stamps.


  7. The Application Fee of £130. - This can be paid by cheque or postal order made payable to ‘Greenwich School of Management Ltd’. Credit / Debit Card, or by Bank Transfer (click here for the GSoM account details). The application fee is entirely refundable should you not be accepted.


Send the above to the Admissions Department at GSoM either by post or email admissions@greenwich-college.ac.uk. To email your application, scan and attach your documentation and arrange the application fee payment as above. If you wish you can submit an application in person.

Registration

On receipt of your application form and enclosures the School will assess your application and:

  1. Accept your application if you are qualified for the programme. (If you are not qualified the School may suggest an alternative programme that suits your needs and qualifications).
  2. Forward to you an acceptance letter and statement of fees. These letters will inform you of the date that you should enrol and the duration and cost of the programme.

Enrolment

  1. You should arrive at Greenwich School of Management on the date specified on your acceptance letter.
  2. You will be expected to pay your tuition fees on or before enrolment.

Programme Modules


» Internal & External Environments of the Oil and Gas Industries

Module Description
The international extractive industries, as with many other sectors, rely heavily on external factors, which fall outside the remit of most operations. These factors range from international trade laws to various policies enacted by nation states. The module will evaluate industries are forced to deal with, such as law, finance, economics and extraction techniques.

The module covers the following areas:

Macro and micro economic theory; strategic economic modelling; economic ramifications of income on the economy ; exchange rates, Porter's five forces theory; Regulatory law and policy in the extractive industries; international law; company law; international business law; corporate social responsibility; financial implications in the extractive industries.

» Energy Economics

Module Description
To meet the demand for products from extractive industries, it is imperative that decision-makers are fully equipped with a sound knowledge of economic theory and its application to operational decisions. The module will outline economic concepts, which will enable course members to evaluate strategic operations in the light of changing economic policies, and the volatile global business environment.

The module covers the following areas:

Fundamental theories of business organisation in the changing business environment; business objectives; the role of business economics in managerial decision making; key components of the decision making process; evaluation and implementation of managerial decision making; resource allocation in the pursuit of business efficiency; government economic monetary fiscal policies; oil security supply; a history of oil pricing; current issues in oil prices; problems with micro-managing oil markets.

» Project Management for the Energy Industry

Module Description
Behind every project lies a collective group of processes, which enables and leads to its successful completion. The factors involved in the delivery of a managed project include budgets and cost control, as well as management processes. The module will emphasise the significance of planning policies and the methods of enhancing motivation and leadership when planning for successful projects.

The module covers the following areas:

An introduction to project management; concepts and conventions; planning; recurring tasks; milestones; lags and loads; splitting tasks and adding constraints; the theoretical basis for project management and its limitations; quality control; the dynamics of project management; leadership and control; risk analysis and post-project audit.

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