MBA in Oil and Gas Management

Presentation: MBA in Oil and Gas Management

Geneva Business School's MBA in Oil & Gas management is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge appropriate to the environment of trading in the global oil industry. You will be taught by highly skilled professionals involved on a daily basis with the intricacies of trading in Oil and Gas on a global level.
 

About
 
The Master of Business Administration with a Major in Oil & Gas Management at Geneva Business School will teach you how to face challenges, make key decisions and master international policies and legalities within the energy industry, exploring the key factors and emerging technologies that are influencing the future of oil and gas.
 

Over the course of the program you will: 

• Possess expertise in Oil and Gas trading techniques
• Become knowledgeable in economic principles that drive the Oil and Gas Industry
• Be capable of international accounting and financing
• Gain familiarity with international policies and legalities that govern Oil and Gas Trade

Course content

The program requires the successful completion of 90 credits. The program consists of 4 groups of courses common for all Masters, from which students may select the desired subjects to study: Core Courses (21 ECTS), Elective Courses (15 ECTS), the Orientation Courses (18 ECTS) and the Master Thesis (36 ECTS), which are mandatory to complete the selected major. The orientation week will focus on your Oil & Gas management major and you will be able to present your final project to your tutors and get feedback and guidance towards its completion.

Beyond the main Business modules offered within each major, students also take specialization courses, such as:

Review and Projection of Oil Prices

Oil Market

Risk Management in Oil and Gas

International Accounting and Finance for Oil and Gas

Asset Management in Oil and Gas

Mechanics of Commodity Training
 

Course format: 

On campus
Location: Geneva Campus

Qualifications/expertise after completing the program

Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Specialisation in Oil and Gas Management

The program is of particular relevance to those working, or planning to work as a:

• Trader
• Supply Chain Manager
• Business Analyst
• Commodities Expert
• Business Development Coordinator
• Management Analyst

Entry requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a related field
• IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 74 (official English exam results) or proof of studying previously in an English-speaking environment for a minimum of 3 years
• 3 years of work experience or equivalent 
• A 500-word written response to a business case study
• An interview with a representative from the academic team on their chosen campus. Their response to the case study will be discussed in the interview
• A scanned copy of all required academic diplomas, transcripts, and academic certificates
• Photocopy of valid passport / national ID
• Resume/CV 
• Reference letters from their former academic institution and from their current employer (if applicable)
• Prerequisite: Knowledge of accounting, finance, or economics. If prerequisites have not studied previously, Pre-Master classes can be taken during summer or with online level courses such as Peregrine and obtaining a minimum 60% on the self tests.