This AMBA accredited course offers a strategic management MBA qualification with a specialist emphasis on oil and gas.
The energy sector is facing profound changes due to factors such as climate change and environmental issues, changing patterns of viability in exploration and development, in 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 distance learning MBA in Oil and Gas Management will ensure you are ready to meet these challenges. This course offers flexible study and is delivered online through the university virtual campus, Campus Moodle.
Studying on this AMBA accredited course also provides you with the opportunity to meet, network and interact with a diverse group of students from around the world.
You will study online through the university virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle. There will be the opportunity for you to interact with tutors and fellow students from around the world.
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Distance Learning
Our supported distance learning mode of delivery allows you to study online from any location and is designed to fit in around your work commitments. You will be taught and supported by experienced industry professionals who will recreate the same challenging interactive format of the on-campus courses for those studying at a distance.
Our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle offers students flexibility of where and when they can study, offering full and open access to tutors and other class members. Students have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides students with lectures and course materials and it also includes:
As online learners, students are part of a 'virtual cohort' and the communication and interaction amongst members of the cohort is a significant aspect of the learning process.
Details on the distance learning are also available from our Distance Learning Guide .
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.
This course is recognised 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.
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 its 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.
For Academic Year 2013/2014
All Students
For Academic Year 2012/2013
All Students
Distance Learning Part-time
For Academic Year 2011/2012
All Students
All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Published fees apply to the course's mode of delivery.
For further information see Student Finance pages
All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online.
If you are a UK/EU student and have any queries, please contact our Admissions Office:
If you are an International Student and would like further information and application advice:
Further details are also available from Course Leader:
Allan Scott
Aberdeen Business School
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QE
Tel: +44 (0)1224 263428
Email: a.scott@rgu.ac.uk
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