MSc Energy Management course is designed to meet the needs of the upstream oil and gas management and the renewable energy management markets.

This Masters course has been developed to build on the links Robert Gordon University has with the energy industry and to support the regional development plan to position Aberdeen as an energy centre as well as an upstream oil and gas hub. The course was launched in 2011 and is unique as the first programme to bring together oil and gas and a renewable energy management curriculum and it is the only course to offer:

• A focus on upstream energy activities
• A truly global perspective, working with higher education partners from three continents
• Both an upstream and mid-stream energy perspective

This course is particularly suitable for:

• Technical specialists with no management experience who need a management education specific to their industry;
• Technical specialists from other industries with transferable skills that can be applied to the energy industry wishing to change career in the direction of energy;
• Those from the energy industry, but without the work experience required to study the MBA or Oil and Gas Management, who want to study a focused energy management degree;
• Those who have completed a general MBA and wish to gain an energy education through CPD.  

The Master Energy Management adds to the portfolio of postgraduate energy courses provided at Aberdeen Business School which include the MBA Oil and Gas Management, MSc Oil and Gas Accounting and LLM/MSc Oil and Gas Law courses.

On this course students gain experience of key decision-making in a range of business functions. This knowledge is then be applied at a strategic level in the Strategic Management or the Energy Industry modules.

Specialist energy management modules provide the theory, policy and practice aspects of the energy industry with the opportunity to choose to study optional subject areas such as Health, Safety and Risk in an Organisational Context and Oil and Gas Contract Law. The project module will give the you an opportunity to further synthesise and apply specialist knowledge to professional practice. Some of the subject modules that will be studied are:

• Renewable Energy Management
• Energy Policy and the Environment
• Energy Industry Analysis and Creativity
• Strategic Management for the Energy Industry*
• Risk Management and Business Continuity
• People Management and Organisational Development

*This module is not yet available to view. 

The Energy Management course offers flexible study routes and is available either full-time, by part-time/distance learning or blended learning, i.e. on-campus and distance learning, study. The start dates are in September (full-time or part-time) and January (for part-time students only).

CPD: There is also the option to study individual modules on this course for the purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Applicants will normally hold a first degree, at honours level at a top class banding (either a first class or second class upper or equivalent) and have at least one year’s professional experience in the energy industry or a related sector.

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course. 

English Language Requirements

Merit Scholarship

The Merit Scholarship applies solely to those intending to study for the full length of the course, i.e. through to completion of MSc. It is not available if you plan to only complete the postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) stages. It is deducted from fees pro-rata each year and instalment plans can be negotiated with the Student Finance team for the payment of the remaining portion of the fees. Find out more information on Merit Scholarships.

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

Register your Interest

ALL Home/EU enquiries should use the Register Interest - UK/EU form.

International enquirers interested in studying Full-time (on campus) should use the International Full Time form:

• Register Interest - International (Full Time)

Please note: These are NOT application forms. When you complete the relevant form you will be kept up-to-date with course details and documentation.

If you do want to apply please go to: Applyonline .