This AMBA accredited course offers a strategic management MBA qualification with a specialist emphasis on oil and gas.

The energy sector is facing some profound changes due to factors such as climate change and environmental issues, changing patterns of viability in exploration and development, fragmentation of the value chain and the diversification of activities within organisations.

Competition is forcing all organisations to concentrate on developing strong management competencies and this qualification will ensure you are ready to meet these challenges.

Studying on this AMBA accredited course also provides students with the opportunity to meet a diverse group of students from around the world.

Semester 1

• BSM013 Financial and Management Accounting (10 Credits)
• BSM146 Strategic Management Environment (10 Credits)
• BSM154 People Management & Organisational Development (15 Credits)
• BSM181 Energy Marketing (10 Credits)
• BSM2519 Oil & Gas Management (15 Credits)

Semester 2

• BSM147 Strategic Management
• BSM179 Oil And Gas Economics (15 Credits)
• BSM653 Corporate Financial Management (10 Credits)
• BSM659 Strategic Operations Management: Oil & Gas (15 Credits)

Choose 1 option module from the following group:

• BSM084 Project Fundamentals (15 Credits)
• BSM117 Energy Policy and the Environment (15 Credits)
• BSM578 Oil And Gas Contract Law (15 Credits)
• BSM622 Health, Safety And Risk In An Organisational Context (15 Credits)

Semester 3

• BSM116 Leadership, Communication And Change (15 Credits)
• BSM147 Strategic Management (20 Credits)
• BSM2050 Consultancy Project (Team Based)
• BSM2051 Consultancy Project

Semester 4

• BSM2050 Consultancy Project (Team Based) 30 Credits
• BSM2051 Consultancy Project (30 Credits)

Full-time Study
In full time mode, you will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshop sessions. These comprise of a mix of group study, discussion, simulation and presentations of findings by teams and individuals. You will work as an individual and also as part of a team on case studies, team activities, presentations and discussions. 

Access to our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, is also provided giving you access from home to learning materials (including videos, e-books and journals).

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). You will also have at least three years professional experience in the Energy industry or a related sector. This should include some management responsibility of people, resources, projects or finance. 

If you do not have a first degree but have 5 years or more senior management experience you may be considered. Please contact the MBA course leader, Alan Scott, by phoning +44 (0)1224 263428 or email a.scott@rgu.ac.uk.

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

This course is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Energy Institute (EI). 

AMBA is regarded as the international authority on the development of business leaders and the guardian of MBA quality standards. It plays a unique role in supporting business schools to develop business leaders and provides a network for MBAs, business schools and employer. Robert Gordon University is one of only a handful of institutions worldwide that have been accredited in respect of every form of the MBA.

Energy Institute accreditation indicates the Institute's support of this energy-related course and '....involves a thorough assessment of the course content, its assessment procedures, its teaching staff and facilities by a panel of EI experts' (EI website).

MBA Scholarship
Aberdeen Business School is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to assist exceptionally able students who wish to undertake their MBA programmes. Further details can be obtained on MBA Scholarship.

Postgraduate Funding
Applicants (Scottish domiciled and EU) to this course may be eligible for a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PTFL). Full-time students can apply for a PTFL up to £3400. Part-time students can apply for up to £1700. The tuition fee loan is only available to part-time students who are undertaking at least 50% of a full-time course, and therefore, complete their qualification in 2 years.

Information on funding for postgraduate students can be seen under Postgraduate Student Finance.

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Published fees apply to the course's mode of delivery.

All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online.

If you have any queries, please contact our Admissions Office: 

• Email  PGOffice@rgu.ac.uk
• Call +44 (0) 1224 262132

If you are an International Student and would like further information and application advice:

• Complete our International Enquiries form
• Call 0044 1224 262726
• Email international@rgu.ac.uk

Further details are also available from Course Leader:

Isabel Grant
Aberdeen Business School
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QE

Tel: +44 (0)1224 263019
Email: i.grant@rgu.ac.uk