Oil & Gas Sector Management Short Courses
The Oil and Gas sector has undergone significant change, with fluctuating oil and gas prices affecting profitability, job security and overall economic prospects for the industry. Now, more than ever, there is the need for skilled management and carefully crafted growth strategies
The suite of oil and gas management short courses seeks to impart detailed knowledge of essential managerial techniques needed to lead and support organizations operating in the sector.
The first course deals with the management of oil and gas operations, particularly on a global scale. It looks at the dynamic aspects of the oil and gas business. There is detailed treatment of the logistics of upstream and downstream operations, and effective methods for managing these. The course also discusses strategic aspects of oil and gas production, and the effective management of risks associated with these operations. The course additionally provides advanced treatment of techniques for managing the financial aspects of oil and gas operations.
The second course provides advanced treatment of techniques for formulating effective oil and gas energy strategies, and supporting policies. Topics covered include strategy analysis for exploration and production, oil and gas sector competitive/comparative advantage issues, and optimal policies for strategic control of oil and gas performance-influencing factors. The course additionally deals with strategies and techniques for marketing oil/gas products and services, both locally and internationally.
The third course deals with legal and regulatory issues pertaining to oil and gas operations from a number of perspectives. The course looks at the structuring of oil and gas agreements and contracts, from a legal standpoint, and discusses title and conveyance issues affecting the transfer of oil and gas sector assets. Consideration is given also to legal aspects of private and government owned mineral rights, as well as taxation issues.
A number of Oil and Gas case studies and contextualized simulations will be utilized to underpin the training program.
The courses are designed for Managers, as well as other professionals involved with the Oil & Gas Sector and the provision of logistical support within this industry. The courses allow delegates to update their knowledge and learn new or improved techniques for effective management of oil and gas establishments.
OGM41: Oil and Gas Operations Management
Topics covered:
• Strategic aspects of oil and gas production
• Logistics of upstream and downstream operations
• Effective financial risk management
• Managing the financial aspects of oil and gas operations
• Oil and gas economics
• Revenue management from oil fields
• Pricing issues
• Oil and gas sector financial and managerial accounting practices
• Energy market/trading dynamics
• Energy derivatives
• Exchange-traded and over-the-counter financial derivative instruments such as futures, options, swaps, and asset-backed securities, for structuring oil and gas deals.
Duration: The course features twice weekly synchronous online sessions (2 hours per session), over a 6-week period (24 hours total course contact duration).
OGM42: Energy Strategy and Oil & Gas Services Marketing
Topics covered:
• Strategy analysis for exploration and production activities
• Oil and gas sector competitive/comparative advantage issues
• Generating optimal policies for strategic control of oil and gas performance-influencing factors
• Marketing oil/gas products and services, locally and internationally
• Frameworks, factors and practices pertaining to oil and gas market selection and entry
• Methods for market penetration and differentiation
• Oil/gas product portfolio management
• Customer engagement approaches
• Optimal modes for engaging in international operations
Duration: The course features twice weekly synchronous online sessions (2 hours per session), over a 6-week period (24 hours total course contact duration).
OGM43: Oil and Gas Business law
Topics covered:
• Legal and regulatory issues pertaining to oil and gas operations
• Structuring of oil and gas agreements and contracts
• Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Title and conveyance issues affecting the transfer of oil and gas sector assets
• Legal aspects of private and government owned mineral rights
• Taxation issues
• Tort considerations in Oil and Gas Operations
• Agency arrangements
• Oil and Gas sector corporate social responsibility - benefits and trade-offs
• Dealing with statutory and industry-related compliance issues
Duration: The course features twice weekly synchronous online sessions (2 hours per session), over a 6-week period (24 hours total course contact duration).
The courses are delivered via instructor-led online sessions. Emphasis is placed on the use of topical case studies and relevant simulations to impart practical knowledge and Oil and Gas Operations management expertise. Sessions will involve a mix of instructor presentations and case study work, with supporting classroom discussions.
Assessment of performance will be through delegate-completed portfolio of work. The final course outcome is a college-issued “Oil & Gas Sector Management” Course Certificate of Completion.
