MSc Commercial Practice for the energy sectors
GAIN A PROFESSIONALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AND DEVELOP THE SOUGHT AFTER CORE COMMERCIAL SKILLS DEMANDED BY THE OIL, GAS, RENEWABLES AND DECOMMISSIONING INDUSTRIES.
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course overview This course has been designed in close collaboration with industry partners in response to their need for highly qualified professionals with enhanced commercial skills. Building on our expertise in providing top quality education in surveying, commercial and project management, the course meets the specific requirements of the energy sectors, in alignment with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) competency framework, namely: • • • • • • •
Commercial management Design economics Risk and supply chain management Contract practice Procurement and tendering practices Project financial control Project management
WHY STUDY HERE? We are a leading provider of postgraduate education with a proven track record in producing highly employable graduates with the skills to succeed. Our close ongoing partnerships with industry leaders ensure that our courses are constantly informed by the current needs of employers and developed to meet those needs. We are renowned for our approach to providing innovative, flexible teaching and learning experiences. Online distance learning studies can be tailored to fit in with your work and other lifestyle commitments. You will be fully supported throughout by a personal tutor. Study is via our virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle through which you will have access to ejournals, online forums and chat sessions with fellow students.
RGU’s development of an MSc Commercial Practice qualification for the Energy Sectors is an exciting new addition to their portfolio of postgraduate courses and should be well received by the oil and gas supply chain community. There continues to be a compelling case for a competency led distance learning course which offers international and UK candidates the opportunity to develop commercial management skills which are highly valued by prospective employers in the UK Oil & Gas industry. Successfully completing this course should create the potential for students to be highly marketable in an industry that will be the leading source of energy in the UK for decades to come. Ken Cruickshank, Supply Chain Issues Manager - Oil & Gas UK Supply Chain Directorate
what you will study
benefits to you
Stage 1 • Commercial Business Dynamics • Introduction to Core Business Skills • Commercial Project Management • Corporate Governance and Value Assurance Exit award: PgCert Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors
• This course will enable you to develop and sharpen your commercial skills, enabling you to further your existing career or embark upon a new career pathway within the oil and energy sectors. • Each module has been informed by industry experts so you will gain knowledge and skills that will be directly applicable to real life scenarios. • By developing your skill set and commercial know-how, you will demonstrate a high level of dedication to potential employers. • Upskilling and rising to the challenge of further study, demonstrates motivation and a commitment to keeping abreast of changes within your industry.
Stage 2 • Commercial Value Creation • Contract Performance Management • Risk Management and Supply Chain Vulnerability • Advanced Commercial Supply Chain and Category Management • Contractual Approaches to Procurement Exit award: PgDip Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors Stage 3 • Dissertation Award: MSc Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors Individual modules may be studied on a CPD basis. ACCREDITATION RICS Accreditation pending
benefits to employers • This course has been developed to meet the specific needs of the oil and energy sectors and has been tailored to specific industry competencies. • This course will enable your staff to optimise contracts and work to maximum efficiency. • The practical and focused nature of this course ensures that graduates develop key transferable skills allowing them to hit the ground running.
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WHO SHOULD apply We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who are industry aware or have a good academic qualification. We will accredit good quality prior experiential learning. Applicants who comply with any of the following criteria should apply: • A good Honours degree in any discipline from a recognised university. • A recognised professionally accredited diploma or corporate body membership. • Applicants who do not hold an Honours degree but who have relevant industry experience over a reasonable time period will be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 IELTS or its equivalent in TOEFL. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Aberdeen is the Energy Capital of Europe and we have an excellent reputation for graduate employment within the oil and gas sector. Over the last two decades a large number of our surveying and project management graduates have found employment in positions such as: Commercial Manager, Contracts Engineer, Surveyor, Cost Engineer, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Estimator, Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager.
talk to us For further information about the course, contact Dr Mohammad Kishk
Email m.kishk@rgu.ac.uk Call +44(0)1224 263508 Or to apply go to www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline This information is correct at time of going to print, but must read as subject to change at any time and without notice.
KEY DETAILS Study Options Online Distance Learning (part time) Start Date September 2012 Course Duration 2-3 years MSc 2 semesters PgCert 4 semesters PgDip Fees £9850 (whole course) Merit Scholarships may be available. For further information go to www.rgu.ac.uk/arcg-merit Final Award MSc Exit awards PgCert/PgDip/MSc