The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment
Commercial Business Dynamics
Short Course - 15 Credits at SCQF 11 | Commercial Practice for the Energy sector

This module will provide an overall understanding of the UK and international oil and gas and emerging renewable sectors including market landscape, legislative framework, contractual arrangements and associated risks and behavioural shifts.
- Upstream oil and gas sector
- Emerging Renewable sector
- Energy markets and decommissioning
- Industry culture and legislative framework
- Commercial structure
- Business philosophy and commercial realities
- Major risks in energy projects
- Behavioural shifts associated with fluctuating oil and gas prices
Learning will take place through the University virtual campus with a mix of online lectures, tutorials and self-guided study. Each topic with the Module will have a number of self-required and obligatory activities aimed at emphasising the learning. You are also required to contribute to a number of discussion forums on particular subject matter and case studies.
Assessment
This module will be assessed by one main piece of coursework and a number of specified activities.
Academic Support
The Disability & Dyslexia Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
- Academic writing
- Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
- Maths and statistics
- English language
- Information technology support
At the end of this module you will have a broad knowledge and understanding of the energy and renewable sectors. You could progress to other modules within the commercial practice course to gain additional credits towards the full MSc.
This will give you the qualification to work within the energy sector as commercial manager and other fields with the energy sector.
A good honours degree and/or previous experience.
The fee for this course is £1,170
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
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