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.

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)

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 recognised by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).  It 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.

The Aberdeen Business School is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to assist exceptionally able students who wish to undertake its International MBA programme on a full-time or distance learning basis. Further details on enquiry.

Postgraduate Students' Allowances Scheme (PSAS) Funding

The university seeks funding from The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) each year for a range of postgraduate courses, including this course. Find out more from SAAS  (Please note that only students eligible for Home fee status are eligible for funding.)

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

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