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MBA Oil and Gas Management Aberdeen Business School Robert Gordon University
MBA OIL AND GAS
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Aberdeen Business School MBA Oil and Gas Management degree
Academic Session 2010 /11
Spanning boundaries and defining you in Energy
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction from MBA Director 4
The Institution Choosing an MBA MBA Oil & Gas Management Study Modes
Robert Gordon University 6 MBA Oil and Gas Management Degree 14 General MBA Modules 32 Study Full-time On-Campus 50
Aberdeen Business School 8 Make the Right Choice of Energy Degree 16 Oil and Gas Management Modules 34 Living in Aberdeen 54
Aberdeen: Global Energy Hub 10 MBA Experience 18 MBA Oil and Gas Project 38 Study Executive Part-time 56
University Rankings 12 MBA 2009 Experience 20 MBA Oil and Gas Project Profiles 40 Executive Part-time Schedule 58
MBA Profiles 2007-2009 24 MBA Leadership and Strategy Workshop 42 Study Distance Learning 60
Companies that Employ our MBA 26 MBA Study Tour 46 Distance Learning Schedule 62
Association of MBAs 28 Assessment 48
Chartered Management Institute 30 Transfer Options between MBA Courses 49
MBA People MBA Admission Get in Touch
MBA Faculty 64 MBA Admission Requirements 70 International Collaborations 78

MBA Student Association 66 MBA Application Process 72 Meet the MBA Team 80
MBA Alumni Association 67 MBA Programme Fees 73 MBA Recruitment Tours 2010 81
MBA Career Support 68 MBA Scholarships 74 Contact Us 82
MBA Loan Schemes 75 How to Find Us 83
Organisational Development and MBA Recruitment 76
Propose a MBA Project 77
ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT
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Foreword
iNTRODUCTION FROM MBA DIRECTOR
The decision to pursue a degree can be complicated and expensive. Your starting-point in this exploration is to When it comes to an upstream Oil and Gas or
It is a very personal decision as it will directly impact on your future. consider your current position and determine your Energy MBA, we are best placed globally to meet
An MBA will also require sustained commitment and effort over a current career trajectory if you were to take no your needs. Our focus means that you will spend
substantial period of time. action. Your next task is to determine how you can time during your course analysing and managing
influence or redefine that trajectory and identify your career.
Choosing a reputable MBA is not easy as there are thousands of a long-term objective in the shape of an actual
MBA degrees available worldwide, many with similar propositions to position to aim for. You can then deconstruct this If your decision is between a general MBA and a
ours, and others with position by analysing the types of people in these specialist MBA, bear the following in mind.
distinct differences.
Sometimes final
“If you are looking for positions, how they got to these positions and
who they know and network with. You can use In the eighteen months it took me to design and
decisions are made an intensive MBA that this information to determine positions you need research the MBA Oil and Gas management
on factors such as to target in the short term to achieve your long- degree, a CEO of a major Oil company said that
price, accreditation blends academia and term goals. “a [general] MBA is nice to have but it is of no use
and rankings.
These are important
practical application,... This all sounds like hard work and it is! However,
if you don’t know much about my industry... it is
imperative to have Oil and Gas subject material”.
as indicators of and is focused on your your initial work will generate a number of
affordability, meeting questions that can inform your choice of MBA If you are looking for an intensive MBA that
expectations of energy career, I believe such as: blends academia and practical application, builds
accreditation bodies confidence and competency through a personal
and perceptions as Aberdeen Business ■ What is the course content? and intimate experience and is focused on your
to the quality of an
institution.
School is unrivalled.” ■ How does the course content help me meet
Energy career, I believe Aberdeen Business
School is unrivalled.
my career objectives?
However, your decision needs to reduce down to how the degree ■ Will the course content meet my long-term or Aberdeen Business School is consistently
will help meet your career expectations. It may be that you have not short-term objectives? Of course, you need ranked well and has approval from over twenty
given this much thought and see the need for an MBA because other to meet the short-term objectives before your accreditation bodies. Our MBA is AMBA-
senior figures around you have this degree. Alternatively, you may long-term ones can be realised. accredited. So if you are an Energy-professional,
love learning or the challenge of learning, or you may have had a you should give our MBA Oil and Gas
■ Can I apply what I learn?
successful career and would like to validate this with an MBA. Management degree serious consideration.
■ Does the course have links to people and
How do you unravel the complexity of your career expectations? organisations in my chosen field?
This is certainly a hard task but one worthy of your attention each ■ If there are specific industry locations, how Allan Scott
and every working day, even if the outcomes are not clear as yet. It is close is the institution to this industry? MBA Director
a question you must try to address before choosing an MBA.
■ Can I network with the alumni?
■ Is the institution credible?
■ What is the reputation of the institution?
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The Institution Choosing an MBA MBA Oil & Gas Management Study Modes MBA People MBA Admission Get in Touch
A University WITH AN ENERGY FOCUS
Robert Gordon University is known worldwide for its The University has been in existence as an educational institution since 1750.
expertise in Energy and the University has a wide range Today, we are a dynamic modern University with an international reputation for
of Energy degrees in Engineering, Business and Health. providing high quality education from Undergraduate to PhD level.
Robert Gordon University continues Every year since the tracking of graduate All our programmes are designed to offer students
to succeed on a global and national employment began, the Times has named Robert an effective combination of academic study
level and was named Best Modern Gordon University as the top university for and practical experience, developed by close
University in the UK by the Times graduate employment in Scotland and placed in consultation with industry.
Newspaper (2009) and ranked third the top four in the United Kingdom.
overall in the UK for international In combining the best of the academic and
student satisfaction. Collaborative work with professional bodies, professional worlds, a degree from the Robert
industrial organisations, government departments Gordon University places graduates ahead of
and research institutes continues to enhance our the rest.
academic profile at home and abroad.
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Depth and breadth of Energy degree

Aberdeen Business School provision supporting the MBA
Aberdeen Business School is one of the leading

providers of management and professional education
in Scotland. The school was founded in 1965. We
have over 1,900 postgraduate students from over 80
countries and offer a truly international experience.
Our Energy degree provision: Some of our accreditations:
■ MBA Oil and Gas Management ■ Association of MBAs

■ MSc Project Management ■ Chartered Institute of Personnel and
■ LLM Oil and Gas Law, Development
■ MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain ■ Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply,
Management ■ Project Management Institute
■ MSc Health, Safety and Risk Management. ■ Association for Project Managers
■ Chartered Management Institute
■ Energy Institute
The school has international expertise in Energy research, and was rated at an
‘International standard’ in the last research assessment exercise (RAE 2008).
We are rated ‘excellent’ by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher
Education.
Build for your career

through accreditation
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Aberdeen: Global Energy Hub
Aberdeen is a global hub for energy companies and Aberdeen is a city both modern and ancient which
provides a friendly environment in which to live and
Energy innovation. There are over 3,000 energy study. It has a population of over 250,000, of which
companies in Aberdeen, employing over 100,000 approximately 20,000 are students.
oil and gas workers. No other city in the world can The third largest city in Scotland, Aberdeen is famous for
its beautiful granite buildings, earning it the nickname
match Aberdeen for the density and intensity of ‘The Granite City’.
Energy activity.
“Aberdeen is known as the oil

capital of the world. Where I
am from in Africa Aberdeen is
where you go to learn the ways
of the oil business.”
Henry Bob-Manuel
(MBA Oil and Gas Management 2009)
Situated at the heart of the offshore North Sea oil and

gas industry, with a flourishing fishing tradition on its
doorstep and surrounded by fertile farmland, Aberdeen
is well placed to turn its position to an advantage.
Local industries and expertise are recognised the world

over and have made Aberdeen the commercial and
cultural centre of the North East of Scotland.
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University Rankings What the papers say about the Robert Gordon University:
“Overall if you’re looking at the high earners, you’re looking at the top
of the league tables, which is mostly the Russell Group universities, such
as Oxford, Cambridge and Bristol, and the 1994 group which includes
Sussex and St Andrews. There are huge exceptions such as oil and gas
management at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.”
The Times (22 September 2009)
“RGU has one of the best recruitment records in the UK. In the past
decade, the university has invested more than £100m to improve its
Business School rankings: facilities, and intends to make the Garthdee site ‘the best riverside
campus in Europe.”
The Guardian (12 May 2009)
■ The Times Good University Guide 2010
positions the University at 31 out of 110 for
Business Studies.
■ Guardian University Guide 2009 ranks the

Robert Gordon University in position 27 out
of 113. for Business and Management.
“Robert Gordon’s branding as ‘the professional university’
■ Eduniversal Dean’s 2009 Survey positions couldn’t be more appropriate. It beats every other university
Aberdeen Business School was ranked in the most recent employment figures.”
13th on the 3 Palmes category for excellent The Sunday Times (13 September 2009)
business schools in the United Kingdom.
■ The online MBA and online MBA Oil and Gas

Management degrees are positioned in the
top 40 global MBAs in the Business Week
and the Financial Times listings.
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...more business
Our philosophy for the MBA is that it should
experience, a better chance provide you with a portfolio of skills combined with
MBA Oil and Gas Management Degree of a more responsible job, a higher level of critical thinking that will stay and
grow with you for the rest of your life.
higher satisfaction with
You will develop better subject knowledge, decision-
your current job... making ability and learn how to apply strategic
principles within your industry. You will improve your
communication skills, writing skills and leadership
The energy sector is facing some profound changes The MBA Oil and Gas Management degree is There is no where better to study this degree than skills throughout the MBA experience.
due to factors such as climate change and other designed to provide experienced practitioners in in Aberdeen. Aberdeen has over 3,000 energy
environmental issues, changing patterns of viability the oil and gas sector with the advanced business, companies and the Robert Gordon University has At a personal level, you will gain higher levels
in exploration and development, speculative management and leadership skills needed to relations with the majority of them. of self-confidence, self-esteem and improved
oil markets, corporate governance and ethical function at a strategic level as contemporary individual strengths and abilities.
practice, attitudes towards health and safety, an Energy managers. The content in this degree is truly international
ageing workforce and ageing assets, fragmentation and we have collaborative arrangements with During the MBA you will develop as a reflective
of the value chain and the diversification of The course is aimed at middle to senior managers universities of international stature in many of the thinker, moving to a performing practitioner
activities within organisations. The sector also or those aspiring to these positions within the oil major energy hubs in the United States, Australia, through the study of specific industry content and
operates within an international environment and and gas industry. Finland, Russia and Saudi Arabia. strategic management. The project phase is an
is thus influenced by international conditions and opportunity to apply what you have learned to a
macro-economic forces. Indeed, competition This degree offers significant choice to you in terms The MBA Oil and Gas Management degree real strategic problem.
is forcing all organisations to concentrate on of oil and gas subject breadth, study mode and has been ranked in the Financial Times and
developing strong management competencies. All career path. The modules cover the full spectrum Business Week listings since this programme The ability to analyse, reflect and act will also be
these issues have been taken into account when of oil and gas strategic management activities. launched in 2007. applied to your career goals and time is spent
developing this degree. planning and developing your future path to
success.
These benefits add up to more business experience,

a better chance of a more responsible job, higher
satisfaction with your current job or the opportunity
to change the focus of your career.
Our full-time students say that the MBA is

personally and academically transforming. The
executive part-time and distance-learning students
see benefit almost immediately as they apply their
learning to their management practice.
Graduates and students from our MBA programmes

find considerable success during and after the study
of the MBA.
The MBA has a strong alumni association in a

number of countries. We expect our alumni to help
shape the success of the MBA.
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Make the Right Choice of Energy Degree
Here is a brief guide to help you choose the right ■ LLM / MSc Oil and Gas Law
degree for your career from the energy portfolio on Lawyers and contract managers play important
roles in oil and gas companies. This degree meets
offer at the Robert Gordon University. the needs of these roles head on and is suitable
for those in legal positions, lawyers wishing to
have a specialism, established human resource
professionals, contract managers, accounts and
■ MBA Oil and Gas Management ■ MSc Human Resource Management finance professionals and business development
executives involved in negotiations.
The MBA Oil and Gas Management degree is a If you are going to work in the human resource,
post-experience management degree for those organisational development or training aspects
Technical Degrees
candidates who are in a position to influence of an Energy company in the UK, then you will
operational and/or corporate strategy. need to have membership of the Chartered The University have a unique family of
Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). engineering degrees for the oil and gas industry
Management and Business Degrees One means of achieving this membership and for those wishing to strengthen their technical
acquiring a respected masters degree is through expertise:
For those candidates focusing on a management
this qualification.
discipline or are in an early part of their career,
■ MSc Oil and Gas Engineering
then the following selection of degrees may be
■ MSc Health, Safety and Risk Management
more suitable: This is the only degree available for pre-
Health and safety and the ability to manager experience candidates and those with a non-
■ MSc Project Management risk are mandatory in the Energy industry. This engineering degree.
degree will provide those in this area or wishing to
This has been designed with the Energy industry
specialise in this area a comprehensive education. The following degrees allow for specialisation
in mind. Project management is an important
in the appropriate Oil and Gas engineering
discipline within the Energy sector as most work
■ MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain discipline:
is project-based. This degree is accredited by
Management
the Association of Project Managers (APM) and
the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is also Onshore and offshore assets require the ■ MSc Subsea Engineering
recognised by the Engineering Council. organisation and movement of equipment and the ■ MSc Asset Integrity Management
co-ordination of operations and people. ■ MSc Drilling and Well Engineering
This degree is ideal for those candidates with
■ MSc Petroleum Production Engineering
an engineering background, who work within a This degree is accredited by the Chartered
project environment or who wish to traverse into Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and
this industry. is ideal for those candidates specialising in the
areas of purchasing, procurement, contract
management, supply chain management,
operations management or logistics.
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MBA Experience “By the time I had completed my MBA, I felt I was more
astute and confident at tackling complex issues, ideas and
concepts and turning them into coherent plans and balanced
recommendations. The overall quality of lecturing and
teaching style was very high and I felt we were exploring
“I feel my studies have provided me with a competitive genuine cutting-edge thinking. Doing the MBA undoubtedly
edge which in turn has opened up opportunities for career raised my game and continues to provide benefits today”
advancement. My MBA has also encouraged me to think John Yule (MBA 2000)
outside of the oil and gas sphere.” Team Leader Europe, Shell Exploration & Production
Russell McNicoll (MBA 1999)

VP Sales and Marketing, Baker Hughes INTEQ (Houston)
Transforming people Curriculum built around the needs of senior You will begin by considering the complex European Energy Hub
managers in the energy industry decisions faced at an operational level and
We transform people and careers by building We are located within five miles of over 100 major
building specific energy knowledge. This is
confidence and helping you develop the skills We believe that industry must be involved in oil and gas companies, including BP, Shell, Total,
consolidated and integrated with an exploration
needed to succeed. the design of our MBA. This is why we spent Taqa, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and Conoco Phillips.
of strategy. The MBA project, strategic business
eighteen months interviewing 50 CEOs and
simulation, leadership workshop, and the study
International reputation directors and 250 managers from major Energy Excellent facilities
tour provide further opportunities to put your
companies before designing the MBA. This
Our MBA has an international reputation. We learning into action. Aberdeen Business School is a modern campus
interaction continues to ensure the curriculum is
are AMBA-accredited and rank in the top four on the banks of the river Dee. We have some
relevant and appropriate and is taught by experts
for graduate employment in the UK. We have Small class sizes and personal experience of the best teaching and leisure facilities of any
and leading academics who have achieved
International Energy academic collaborations university.
success in the corporate world. Our students are experienced managers and
in the United States, Australia, Europe and the
we teach in an interactive and intimate setting
Middle East. We deliver corporate programmes
Learning methods built around practical that allows your experiences to be shared. You
to a range of Energy companies including Total,
application have personal tutoring, personal development
Amec, BJ Services, Sonatrach and PdVSA.
opportunities and dedicated career counselling
The learning approaches and assessment are
available to you.
designed so you can apply your learning in your
organisation or elsewhere.
“I have no doubt in my mind that I would not find myself in this job, or in
“I genuinely feel the distance-learning the wonderful city of Houston, if it were not for the dedication of numerous
services have been excellent. The staff lecturers (and students) resulting in a quality education from RGU”
and facilities at Aberdeen Business Richard Patterson (MBA 2005)
School are their greatest assets” Business Development Manager, Baker Oil Tools
Ryan Farmer (MBA 2009)

Manager, Rolls Royce.
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MBA 2009 Experience
Here are a few comments from the MBA Oil and Gas
Management graduating class of 2009:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 “I would say don’t come thinking it is

what you expect as it will open up a lot of
ways of reasoning. You start to think differently
3 “The MBA program improved my skills,
enhanced my self -confidence, and
helped me to build a very valuable network to
5 “The year has been a rewarding
experience gained from the challenges
and new learning-curves posed. My views
7 “Without the MBA oil and gas course,
I would have less chances of moving
up the career ladder. The course has opened
about how business is undertaken and how achieve my full potential in my personal and on organisational functions, from operational the pathway to aim for higher positions in the
business leaders think and the decisions they professional life in the future. I see myself as to strategic perspectives with impacts from oil industry. It has made me a more complete
have to make and the implications. Come with a capable specialist in business development, the ever changing environment, have now person.”
your ears and your eyes open and come in having acquired useful techniques and expanded and equipped me with the necessary Paulo Figueiredo, Full-time Class, Portugal / Angola
with an open mind – that way you get to learn” knowing systematic approaches for dealing skill to be able to analyse decision making.”
Henry Bob-Manuel, Full-time Class,Nigeria with strategic problems which will help me in
my future working life.”
Mohammad Khidzi Abdul Rahman, Full-time Class,
Malaysia 8 “The MBA experience was both
challenging and rewarding. I learnt the
2 “The programme was intense, the

parties were fun and my classmates have
Kambiz Bidad, Full-time Class, Iran
6 “The program has provided a well-

value of elements such as team-work, time-
management, team-communication, change-
very diverse capabilities and personalities. The
experience was worthwhile and ranks top in
my life.”
4 “The course provided me with the
requisite exposure to the dynamic
nature of the oil and gas industry. It also
rounded experience and has enhanced
both my personal and career development
skills. Learning in RGU has increased my
management, leadership and others too
numerous to mention. On the whole, I enjoyed
the experience and would heartily recommend
broadened my skills with regards to network base and better positioned me to it to others.”
Stella Emeye, Full-time Class, Scotland
leadership, change and strategic management work in a multicultural / multidisciplinary
Abbas Idiong, Full-time Class, Nigeria
.I have acquired more confidence and team-based environment.”
capabilities.” Eno Efanga, Full-time Class, Nigeria
Femi Faturoti, Full-time Class, Nigeria
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
9 “The MBA program has been a quite

challenging track where we have
developed strategic thinking and problem-
11 “The MBA Oil & Gas Management
course helped me to improve my
managerial skills and knowledge.”
13 “The MBA program was a great
experience as it allowed me the
opportunity to work and interact with other
15 “The MBA programme for me
has been interesting, challenging
and educative. It was an experience I found
solving skills to take decisions in a highly Rustam Omarov, Full-time Class, Kazakhstan students from various backgrounds. The worthy of the time, energy, and finances
integrated and highly complex environment.” positive impact of its curriculum is very that went into it. With a previous technical
Fernando Chirinos, Full-time Class, Venezuela
12 “In a world where advantage
increasingly depends on movement
noticeable when utilising the inherited
teachings and theories throughout your daily
degree in Chemical Engineering, the course
has adequately prepared me for a greater
10 “As a young entrepreneur, the

MBA programme has been a
fantastic way to reawaken brain cells, boost
rather than position, the need to develop
oneself intellectually has become a `must do’
rather than a `will do’. For me, completing
professional career.”
Makan Yarandi, Full-time Class, Canada
responsibility in the oil and gas sector, which is
where I currently work”
Adewale Adeniyi, Distance Learning, Netherlands.
my confidence and broaden my horizons.
The MBA has equipped me for roles that
span across my engineering background and
the MBA programme has been one of the
most gratifying experiences of my adult
life. Personally, I found the programme
14 “The trip to France helped me
make a comparison between
the experience in ABS and that in other 16 “There are so many things I have
learned about oil and gas. I am not
management, and already I am feeling the to be extremely stressful but challenging, institutions and interacting with other students an engineer but I work for an engineering
benefit of the modules that we have studied daunting yet exciting. I have matured, not from other institutions and made me realise company. I learnt a whole lot about oil and
and the experiences we have gained. In my only professionally but also personally as over that I had a quality programme. It made gas. There was a time I was talking to some
view, it is well worth the investment – you get the months I have seen myself evolve from a me see in a practical perspective what we colleagues who I work with at Schlumberger
back so much more than just an MBA; you get nervous newcomer to a more confident, self- had learnt. I have become a citizen of the and they actually thought I was an engineer
experiences, confidence, new perspectives, aware individual. I have learnt a lot, notably world… when you talk about a global village because I was talking about the site tracking,
understanding of managerial processes and about the ever volatile business environment, you don’t see it until you come to the class the platform, how you could do the
of forming strategic views, you learn how to how to react in a pressured environment … I have friends from all over the world now. decommissioning. When I told them I came
cope well with uncertainties, complexities and how to be a better manager. In essence, This programme is intimate as you work with from a social science background, they were
and ambiguity through the development of I believe this postgraduate degree will give people closely over one year…very friendly amazed. They asked where I graduate from
approaches to critical thinking.” me an upper hand in my future job roles, and people. I now realise that … I have learnt a lot and I said ABS, Robert Gordon University
Omoregie Ogbeide-lhama, Full-time Class, Nigeria also prepare me to face future challenges. about culture, how people respond to things, in Aberdeen… that has really changed me a
It is an accomplishment and an experience not just cultural things. I can now understand whole lot.”
that I will always look back on with pride and people more. It gave me the opportunity to
satisfaction.” Nancy Bethel, Full-time Class, Scotland
do that. It was fun.”
Isi Olumide, Full-time Class, Nigeria
Eze Nwachukwu, Full-time Class, Nigeria
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MBA Profiles 2007-2009 Positions Held Marketing Manager

Operations Manager
Senior Management 27% Procurement Manager
Project Manager
Chief Executive Officer SAP Manager
All students must have energy or energy related experience to be considered for our MBA. The typical
Chief Financial Officer Senior Engineer
role profiles of students prior to beginning the MBA Oil and Gas Management are as follows:
Consultant / Senior Consultant Supply Chain Manager
Department Head
Average Experience
Director
Technical Positions 27%
Our students have extensive energy experience which makes for informed discussion and strong Executive Director
networking opportunities during your studies. Head of Tax / Risk
Drilling Manager
Human Resource Director
Drilling Supervisor
Average Experience Full-time Executive Online Managing Director
Engineer
Marketing Director
5-9 years 29% 52% 20% Exploration Geologist
Operations Director
10-14 years 46% 36% 31% Geologist
President
Laboratory Manager
15-19 years 17% 4% 26% Regional Manager
Petroleum Engineer
Senior Advisor
20+ years 8% 8% 33% Planning Engineer
Senior Manager
Principal Engineer
Site Manager
Age Profile Full-time Executive Online Process Engineer
Technical Group Manager
Age Range 27-43 27-47 27-65 Production Supervisor
Vice President
Quantity Surveyor
Researcher
Country of Origin Middle Management 39% Reservoir Engineer
Students on the MBA Oil and Gas Management degree represent 50 countries and work in every major Seismologist
Account Manager Senior Geologist
oil and gas region.
Asset Manager Senior Project Engineer
Business Development Engineer Senior Project Leader
Country of Origin Full-time Executive Online Business Development Manager Senior Project Manager
Africa 49 8 28 Business Manager Subsea Engineer
Commercial Manager Supervisor
Asia 8 20 9
Customer Service Manager Team Leader
Europe 6 12 8 Design Team Manager Well Engineer
Middle East 6 4 7 Development Manager
North America 9 4 9 Engineering Manager
Other 7%
ERP Manager
Oceania 0 4 5 Financial Manager / Specialist
South America 5 8 3 Business Analyst
Health and Safety Manager
Economic / Energy Advisor
United Kingdom 17 40 30 HR Manager
Energy Journalist
Integrity Manager
Petroleum Landman
Legal / Contract Manager
Manager
Marine Manager
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We have graduates in the majority of leading

Companies that Employ our MBA Students Oil and Gas companies in the World.
■ Aberdeen Drilling School Ltd FirstDrill

■ Ltd Nigeria
■ LNG Limited SMH
■ - Nation Oil Company of Mauritania
■ Addax Petroleum Corp Foster Wheeler Energy
■ Nigerian Export Promotion Council
■ Smith Services
■
■ Agipkco Fugro
■ Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
■ Sonatrach
■
■ AGR GE Vetco
■ Norseman Resources Ltd
■ SPOG Petrochemicals
■
■ Aker Kvaerner Genesis Oil & Gas

■ Oceaneering International
■ Statoilhydro
■
■ Alta Resources LLC GeoServices International

■ Oceanteam Power & Umbilical
■ Stork Maintenance Management
■
■ AMEC Natural Resources Government of Alberta

■ Odebrecht Oil & Gas
■ Streamline Services
■
■ Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago Government of Uganda

■ Odfjell Drilling
■ Subsea 7
■
■ Atlas Shipping Gyrodata Limited

■ Operations HSSE
■ Talisman Energy
■
■ Baker Hughes Halifax Nova Scotia

■ Park Brown International
■ TDC (Aberdeen) Ltd
■
■ Baker Oil Tools Halliburton

■ Petro Hunt LLC
■ TEAM Integrated Engineering
■
■ BBC Monitoring Hunting Oilfield Services (UK) Ltd

■ Petrofac
■ Technip Offshore
■
■ BG Group Hydratight Ltd

■ PetroSA Europe BV
■ Tharwa Petroleum Company
■
■ BHP Billiton Hydril

■ PricewaterhouseCoopers
■ Total
■
■ BP Exploration Hydrocarbon Resources Development

■ Prince Sultan University – Riyadh KS
■ Trident Offshore Ltd
■
■ Bristow Helicopters Imes Group

■ Production Services Network (PSN)
■ Trigon Energy Ltd
■
■ Burren Energy Plc Intelliscan Ltd

■ Proserv UK Ltd
■ TSMarine Ltd
■
■ Cairn Energy ITF

■ RasGas Ltd
■ United Engineers (Malaysia) BHD
■
■ Canadian Natural Resources Ltd J P Kenny Caledonia Ltd

■ Reedhycalog
■ United Nations
■
■ Caprock Communications Kuwait Oil Company

■ Rolls-Royce
■ United Utilities Networks Ltd
■
■ Centrica Resources (Nigeria) Ltd Kyrogen Limited

■ Saipem UK Ltd
■ USAN Deep Water Development Project
■
■ Chevron Lloyds Register EMEA

■ Santa Isabel Petroleum Corporation
■ UTEC Survey Ltd
■
■ CNR International Marathon Oil

■ Sasol
■ Vallourect Mannesmann Oil & Gas UK
■
■ Conoco Phillips Max Tube Ltd

■ Saudi Aramco
■ Venture Production
■
■ Corex Merck KGaA

■ Schlumberger
■ Vigeo Oil & Gas
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■ Det Norske Veritas M-I Swaco

■ Schoolhill Hydraulic Engineering Company
■ Weatherford International
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■ Dril Quip Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria

■ Selex Sensors & Systems
■ Western Standard Energy
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■ Eni International Ministry of National Economy, Oman

■ SGS United Kingdom Ltd
■ Wood Group Engineering
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■ Ernst & Young Mobil

■ Shaw Group
■ Worleyparsons Europe Ltd
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■ Exco Resources Inc National Petroleum Services (Qatar)

■ Shell
■
■ Exxon Mobil Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd
■ Siemens AG, TLT Turbo GmbH
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Association of MBAs Not Everyone can have an AMBA accredited

MBA as it represents achievement in
Who are AMBA?
combining academic ability and professional
The Association of MBAs is the international impartial management experience.
authority on postgraduate business education. Their
accreditation service is the global standard for all
MBA, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and
Masters in Business Management (MBM) programmes.
At December 2009, the Association accredits MBA
provision at 161 schools in 72 countries. For more AMBA accredited programmes
information see www.mbaworld.com. meet the highest standards.
Why is AMBA accreditation important? Employers and top business recruiters looking What are the accreditation criteria? What are the benefits of AMBA?
to acquire the best mangers and future business
Association of MBAs accreditation represents the You should have confidence in the accreditation The Association provide a range of benefits that
leaders know that graduates of an accredited
highest standard of achievement in postgraduate process. The accreditation criteria fall into 6 main are available for student members of the Group
programme have received the highest quality
business education and is earned only by the best areas: Membership Scheme and for alumni that go on to
management education and the education most
programmes. join the Association as individual members.
relevant to the changing demands of the business 1) The faculty
world. To recruit a graduate from an accredited 2) The students
Students, faculty and employers recognise that The range of services currently includes:
programme is to recruit top talent.
accreditation is an assurance of quality. 3) The purpose and outcomes of the MBA
programme ■ Careers support
Accreditation gives business schools
For students, the decision to take an MBA 4) The curriculum (nature and design, ■ Access to knowledge
international credibility and status. The number
represents a major commitment, both in terms knowledge and skills, delivery and ■ Networking events and online
of MBA qualifications available worldwide is now
of time and money. In a crowded and complex assessment)
in the thousands, but only a small percentage of ■ Events with high profile guest speakers
market, Association of MBAs accreditation 5) Mode and duration
these would achieve accreditation if they were ■ Publications/magazines
provides a reliable list of meticulously tested
submitted to the rigorous international criteria.
programmes and ensures that students’ ■ The MBA loan scheme
Accreditation by the Association of MBAs
investments are rewarded with the finest business (preferential bank loan)
identifies programmes as the best available.
education available. We currently offer the Group Membership
Scheme to students on our full-time and executive
part-time MBAs.
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Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the Membership benefits include:
only chartered professional body that is dedicated to ■ Information services

■ Career development
management and leadership. They are committed to
■ Research services
raising the performance of business by championing ■ Continuing professional development
management. They do this through supporting and Students who are enrolled on our full-time including the potential to become a
and executive part-time MBA degrees are also Chartered Manager
advising individuals and organizations, or through
enrolled as student members of the CMI. ■ Local branch activities and networking
engaging policy makers and key influencers in ■ Publications including ‘Professional Manager’
On successful completion of the MBA degree it is
government and the management profession. then possible to embark on the route to becoming For more information about the CMI, visit
a full member or a fellow. www.managers.org.uk.
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General MBA Modules
During your MBA you will gain a general MBA Business Economics (BSM011) Change Management (BSM155) development and how these can be translated
education as well as a focus on oil and gas into approaches and techniques for analysing the
Business economics underpins several of the oil Organisations do not all behave in the same
management. strategic environment.
and gas management modules. You will be taught way; a number of interrelated factors make an
how to critically assess economic principles and organisation unique. This complexity,means
The general MBA modules focus on operational Strategic choice based on analysis of value-adding
theories relevant to business behaviour and how successful organisational change, can be a
and strategic aspects of business decision-making. behaviours, success factors, positive governance
to analyse the economic environment in which challenge. The change management module
and ethical practice will be explored in detail.
business organisations operate. explores this challenge and provides you with a
It is essential to develop a wider view than that A full range of strategic options based on the
comprehensive understanding of the processes
of one industry as macro-economic factors philosophical approaches will be evaluated.
Financial Decision Making (BSM014) which drive organisational change. You will also
impact on countries, industries, businesses
learn how to analyse organisational behaviour,
and individuals. Understanding these factors Developing financial decision-making competence The final theme will consider how to make
develop change strategies and formulate effective
and other business contexts will enable you is essential for any manager. This module will strategic change a reality across an organisation.
and efficient implementation strategies for
to identify and evaluate trends and realise and provide you with the conceptual understanding, Applications of strategy to a range of industries
change.
apply best practice and strategy. skills and analytical techniques to take effective and sizes of organisations, including small,
decisions to enhance financial value. multinational, profit, not for profit, health trusts
Strategic Management (BSM2536)
Here is an overview of the general and charities will be examined.
MBA modules: Human Resource Management (BSM015) This is the capstone module for the MBA degree
pulls together the decision-making elements
Marketing Decisions (BSM010) ‘How should people be managed?’ is the primary
from the core modules into the wider corporate
question to be addressed in this module. On
You will learn to appraise marketing models, strategy environment. This module has three
completion, you will be able to carry out a critical
systems, strategies and processes, and to analyse, distinct themes: strategic approach and analysis,
appraisal of both the theories and practices of
solve problems and undertake effective decision- strategic choice and realising strategic change.
human resource management as they relate to
making in the context of practical marketing
strategic management in a business context.
management, regardless of industry. The first theme is concerned with understanding
the different philosophies for strategic
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Oil and Gas Management Modules
The Oil and Gas Management modules have Leadership, Communication and Change
been designed after consultation with over 50 (BSM116)
director level executives of the main oil and
Operating at a strategic level will involve handling
gas companies across the supply chain. The
and implementing change. It will involve
modules presented in this degree represent the
influencing the behaviour of others within an
needs of these companies and the opinion of a
organisation and within teams. This module will
further 250 senior managers.
familiarise you with the key theories of leadership
and associated controversies.
The purpose of these modules is to provide
experienced practitioners in the oil and gas sector
Leadership is a competence which many of us
with the advanced business, management and
observe as followers in organisations. In this
leadership skills needed to function at a strategic
module, a practical approach is taken to help you
level as a contemporary energy manager.
reflect on your competence and the experiences
of those in leadership positions within the oil and
The choice of modules you undertake can be
gas industry.
configured to suit your individual career goals.
Project with Oil and Gas Management Focus
Core Oil and Gas modules:
(BSM2050)
Operations Management: Oil and Gas
You will apply strategic thinking and
(BSM118)
management competence to a ‘real’ project. See
An understanding of principles of operations below for more information.
management is necessary for managers to
appraise the ways in which strategic objectives Undertake three elective modules
are translated into decision-making within from:
operations and the wider business environment.
Oil and Gas Management (BSM2519)
In the course of this module, you will develop This module provides an overview of the
the evaluative capability to apply concepts and upstream sector. Beginning with an evaluation
comparisons from other industries to the oil and of the exploration and production process, the
gas sector. module develops themes including production-
sharing agreements, supply-chain relationships,
project-economics and risk.
This is an essential module for practising

managers in the sector.
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Oil and Gas Contract Law (BSM578) This module gives managers an introduction to the
Project Fundamentals (BSM084) Petroleum Economics and Asset Management current economic and political issues and is ideal
This module is delivered online as part of a LLM for those wishing to focus their career in this area.
(ENM207)
As most activities within the sector are projects degree in Oil and Gas Law. As a result students
in one way or another. This module provides This module examines in depth the use of have the opportunity to engage with others Natural Resource Economics (BSM142)
the students with an understanding of the financial analytical tools to evaluate complex studying this specialist subject. The module looks
essential project-management principles from oil and gas projects with a focus on entire primarily at oil and gas contract law from a UK/ You will gain a working appreciation of the
scoping a project and establishing objectives and life-cycle costing. The module also examines North Sea perspective. Students will develop an fundamental areas of mineral / energy economics
deliverables to the use of the primary project- the organisational issues inherent in multi appreciation of the development of contract law in and mineral / energy economics in Australia. Inter
management tools in order to monitor and functional operations where an integrated asset UK industry and examine contracts in terms of the alia, the content covers the economic analysis
control project-delivery. management approach is required. legal, risk and dispute-resolution contexts. techniques, concepts and theories appropriate
for decision-making and policy-formulation
This module is suitable for practising project This module is recommended for all students on This module is suitable for students with a concerned with natural-resources issues. The
managers who need to develop a better this course as it provides essential underpinning for background in contract and procurement, supply- relationship of non-renewable resource extraction
understanding of the principles and practice of many management positions within the industry. chain management and business development to the economic development process will also be
project management as well as for those with as well as those looking for general management examined.
no prior experience of the practice of project Health, Safety and Risk in an Organisational positions. This module will appeal to those in
management. Context (BSM622) more senior management positions. This module is essential for policy-makers and
managers working in an international context which
This module explores methods to manage includes the Oceanic region.
Energy Policy and the Environment (BSM117) In 2010 two online modules became available
the health, safety and environmental risks to
from the Graduate School of Business, Curtin
In this module, students will examine a wide ensure business continuity and to meet the
University, Perth, Australia.
range of energy-policy drivers, primarily in organisation’s objectives. Risk is examined
the UK but contextualised for the European across the supply chain.
Oil and Gas Markets (BSM141)
and broader international arena. The module
explores the broadest range of energy policy, not As organisational issues of HSE and managing risk This module provides a wide-ranging introduction
only that of oil and gas. are highly important management issues within the to many of the key business-related issues in the
sector, this module is of importance to practitioners global oil and gas industry with specific focus on
As energy policy becomes increasingly with little prior background in the subject and to energy markets, pricing, risk management, project
importance nationally, this subject matter is those wishing to enter the upstream sector. finance, energy policy and geopolitical issues
essential for those seeking the highest managerial impacting the Oil and Gas industry.
positions.
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MBA Oil and Gas Project
Project with Oil and Gas Management Focus Full-time students normally undertake MBA Here are a few of the oil and gas companies The MBA project involves:
(BSM2050) projects in groups and some executive part-time that have hosted full-time MBA projects:
and distance learning students have also taken ■ Research and consultancy workshops
The MBA degree is concluded with an oil and ■ 3Sun
this approach. Projects prepare the students to Working with the client to scope the research
gas project. This project allows you to put into ■
face the challenges of working within new settings Accenture
practice leadership and strategic-thinking skills ■
and applying their learning to new problems. ■ Written research brief
developed during the course.
They also provide valuable experience of working ■ Addax Petroleum
■ Research proposal that sets out a detailed
in a multi-national environment.
MBA projects are designed to enhance ■ Apex Industrial Chemicals Limited plan including deliverables agreed by the
career options for all students by developing client
The executive part-time and distance learning British Petroleum
and enhancing your research, analytical, ■
students normally undertake their projects Implementation of research plan
communication and personal skills. KCA Deutag
■
within their own companies. Effort is made to ■
ensure students undertake a project which is ■ Analysis and evaluation leading to a set of
All projects are strategic in nature and focus ■ Saipem recommendations
strategic in nature and sponsored directly by the
on real opportunities facing an organisation or
Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer. ■ Total E&P
a government. All projects are agreed at the ■ Production of final report
For many students this opens a useful channel
highest levels within the host organisations. XCD Limited
of communication with the highest levels within ■
■ Presentation of findings to client
Projects concerned with strategy in the oil and
their organisation and improves visibility. Thus
gas industry naturally bridge disciplines, functions The MBA project is a piece of real-world applied
there is significant advantage for both the
and national boundaries and require considerable research which aims to provide a grounding
employer and student.
competence from students. in the process and methods which underpin
consultancy. The MBA faculty have considerable
This year projects have ranged from developing consulting experience from industry and
an international gas utilization and monetization government and are well-positioned to support
strategy in West Africa, through developing global your studies.
strategy and franchising for a major oil company,
to examining consultancy opportunities for one of
the Big Four consultancy companies.
JAN to APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
Accept and Detail

Match to Project implementation and Present findings
scope project research
groups research stage and report
proposals scope
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MBA Oil and Gas Project PROFILES
Here are a few profiles of the projects undertaken research the project team did will be very useful Addax Petroleum has operations. This was done through the
by the full-time class in 2009: as an input to future projects”. The project was identification of the growing markets demanding
This was a gas utilization and monetization
also met with positive feedback from the rest of subsea offshore IRM services. The market
project for Addax Petroleum International United
3Sun the Accenture team. research also included, a general categorization of
Arab Emirates, an international independent
the competitor’s capabilities, and an assessment of
The team worked with 3Sun, a UK-based oil and gas company. Based on the client’s
Professor David Gray added that he had been how Saipem could achieve competitive advantage
company which provides instrumentation and requirements, the team presented a business
“supervising consultancy projects for over 10 with its current assets.
control services to the global energy industry. and financial investment plan for a proposed
years and this project stands out for its superior
The project was mainly concerned with assessing gas-extraction plant, taking into consideration
and exceptional quality.” XCD Limited
the feasibility of franchising as a global expansion some of the strategic issues that has delayed
strategy in a business-to-business industry. the project take off. It gave us an opportunity Working with Exceed (XCD Limited), a leading
Apex Industrial Chemicals Limited
The project further examined the concept of to put the knowledge acquired during the MBA provider of deepwater wells project-management
franchising and also looked at franchising with The consultancy project for Apex Industrial programme to practical use by solving some services and performance-improvement services
regard to growth, international expansion and Chemicals Ltd, a popular name in the chemical real-life strategic issues and challenges that for the Energy Sector, was quite demanding,
the application of the concept in the oil and gas speciality products industry, both onshore and organizations face. The project also took us to enlightening and fulfilling experience. Developing
industry. offshore, was a quite significant in our MBA journey. Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria a market-entry strategy for the company’s
It provided the team with practical experience of where the project is to be located. intended overseas expansion into oil and gas
Accenture consultancy and contributed immensely to our provinces with an emphasis on deepwater
learning process. The consultancy provided us with Saipem provided the team with an opportunity to study
This project was concerned with examining the
a chance to put into practice all that we had learnt the global deepwater drilling market. The team
decommissioning readiness of the stakeholders The project the team developed for the client was
throughout the previous months at the Business learned a lot and also needed to apply knowledge
and operators in the UK Continental Shelf and titled “Global business development opportunities
School. We feel more enlightened because of the acquired from project management, marketing,
the consultancy opportunity for Accenture Luca for Saipem in the market of inspection, repair
experience. The consultancy project for AIC Ltd has economics and strategy. The work provided
Corradi, Energy Lead at Accenture Aberdeen and maintenance of sub-sea assets”. The project
added value to our skills and our client is happy with the client and the team with knowledge and
Energy Hub, said that “the quality level and depth objective was to identify business development
the work. understanding of how and what is required to
of project analysis was appropriate with the time opportunities in regions where Saipem
penetrate viable deepwater drilling markets.
that was apportioned for the task. I think the
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MBA Leadership and Strategy Workshop Over the two weekends students will compete
intensively in a team-based business simulation
game.
On week-days, they receive leadership training

A major highlight of the MBA degree is the 10-day
and attend workshops which are delivered as
leadership and strategy workshop. part of the Leadership, Communication and
Change module.
All students attend this on-campus workshop in

Aberdeen which brings together students from the full-
time, part-time and distance learning classes. There are “Lectures on how to develop leadership skills, leadership insights and
over 125 MBA students present each year which makes communication delivered by Prof Denis Tourish and other renowned
this an ideal networking and socialising opportunity. speakers were educative and highlighted the importance of leadership
in a manager’s life and the possible ways of achieving it. It was a
remarkable week and will have a long lasting impression on our life”
Noain Bakshi, MBA 2009
Each year, Professor Dennis Tourish and

Professor Owen Hargie prominent scholars in the
leadership field, deliver workshops on the latest
academic and leadership practice.
In the course of this week, Leadcentric, the army

and MBA team look at leadership approaches
in practice through a full day of rigorous
leadership tasks.
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There are two full days of leadership speakers ■ Robert Thelen-Bartholomew (Operations The leadership and strategy workshop takes place
Wednesday
from senior figures from industry and academia. Director, Ofcom) in the last full week in May. Below is a typical
Speakers have included: ■ Professor Clive Morton, OBE schedule for the workshop: Oil and gas industry leaders and speakers
■ Colin Menzies (Scottish Police) and John Thursday

■ Mike Salter (Non-executive Director of Abbot Friday
Group plc and former COO) Duncan (Scottish Police College)
Registration and welcome ‘Leadership and Change’ by Prof Dennis
Dr Alan Moult (Managing Director of XPD8 ■ Johan Nell (Executive Director and Global
■ Tourish, guest-scholar from University of Kent
Solutions and former BP Director) Upstream Lead, Accenture)
Saturday and Sunday Leadership dinner
■ Bob Keiller (CEO of Production Services ■ Dr Simon Kelly (Lancaster University)
Business Simulation Game with strategy team Friday
Network)
Keith Massie (Schlumberger) Monday
■ ‘Leadership and Communication’ by Prof Owen
Leadership skills development facilitated by Hargie, guest-scholar from University of Ulster
army and MBA team
Saturday and Sunday
Tuesday Conclusion of business and Simulation Game
Oil and gas industry leaders and speakers
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MBA Study Tour
In June of each year the school organises a study tour to The purpose of the study tour is to give the The study tour is a welcome break for most
MBA class exposure to organisations and students after the intensive academic focus of
another University or to a series of organisations. In the cultures that they would not normally be the preceeding months and marks a transition
last few years, MBA students have visited universities in exposed to and to take the learning beyond into the managerial practice stage of the MBA.
the classroom. It is also an opportunity for the
the South of France, Dublin and Norway. students to benchmark themselves against Although the study tour is primarily for full-time
other international MBA students. students, it is possible for part-time and distance
learning students to attend.
Pictures of MBA class of 2009 Study Tour in IAE Aix-en-Provence:

Graduate School of Management in France.
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Assessment Transfer Options between MBA Courses
Assessment is an integral part of learning and We also provide an appropriate balance of Transfer between MBA degrees Transfer to and from the Full-time Study Mode
is linked directly to the learning outcomes for formative and summative assessment so that
A student following the MBA Oil and Gas It is possible to transfer from the executive part-
individual modules and the overall MBA course- you can judge your progress towards gaining
Management has the option to transfer to the time and online part-time classes to the full-time
level outcomes. your MBA.
non-specialist MBA route. Normally, a student can class. This can happen at the end of year 1 of the
only transfer to the non-specialist degree before part-time classes when the curriculum for all study
A variety of assessment tools are employed, The feedback and feedforward that you will
undertaking the oil and gas management modules. modes coincides. Transfer is allowed in January of
including: receive as you progress through the degree will
each year.
enhance your performance and development.
Students transferring from the MBA to the
■ Written assignments MBA Oil and Gas Management must meet the Transferring from the full-time programme to the
Off-site Examinations
■ Examinations entry-requirement for the MBA Oil and Gas part-time programmes is possible at any time.
There are two modules that require you to Management degree which are different to those
■ Presentations arrange an offsite exam. In these cases you will be of the MBA. Transfer from other institutions
required to attend an assessment centre. This can
■ Integrated portfolios of evidence We will consider transferring credit from another
either be the British Council offices or some other Transfer between study modes
AMBA-accredited MBA programme subject to
Reflective learning logs recognised assessment centre such as a university.
■ Executive Part-time and Online Learning our accreditation for prior learning process. The
As far as possible, this will be local to you.
Management reports maximum credit that can be transferred is 20%.
■ We appreciate that many employees are mobile
The Business School has a dedicated assessment within the oil and gas industry. This is why the
■ Business simulations
team to assist with the logistics of examinations. online version of the degree is our most popular.
■ Projects The executive part-time and online versions of the
degree run in parallel and students undertake the
same modules and assessment in the same time
frame. It is possible to transfer from part-time
to online learning and vice versa for a module, a
semester or on a permanent basis.
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Study Full-time On-Campus
Degree title: MBA Oil and Gas Management Learning Experience All staff – whether they are part of the MBA
team, the academic faculty, the support team or
Start Dates: September (application deadline in August.) The learning occurs through flexible seminar/
technical team – are approachable and open.
workshop sessions that facilitate the sharing
Study hours: 40-50 hours per week
of experience and allow for academic debate.
MBA Essentials
Class contact: 15-25 hours per week These comprise a mix of formal lectures,
group study, discussion, debate, simulation This module takes places at the beginning of the
Duration: 13 months
and presentations of findings by teams and MBA programme. It is an intensive module which
Workshop: 10-day leadership workshop, research and consultancy skills workshop individuals. You will have class-contact in the takes two weeks to complete. The purpose is to set
Study Tour: Optional region for 15-25 hours per week. out the standards and expectations of an MBA, to
acclimatise you to studying at Aberdeen Business
Tutors: Full-time faculty and professional adjuncts All students work within a study-group School and to begin to address the necessary skills
Class Size: 30 - 36 in a class, 4 to 6 in a study group environment on case studies, team activities, and competences required to reach the highest
presentations and discussions. The study group is standards of performance. You will also undertake
Funding: Full-time MBA scholarships available from £3,000 - £9,000 a peer-support network and allows for individuals group-building activities and get to know the MBA
to pull on the strengths and experiences of fellow faculty.
classmates while being supported and challenged
to address weaknesses. Additional study-group Decision-Making
activity will account for at least another 25 hours’
In this stage, you will focus on operational and
work per week.
strategic aspects of business decision-making
and performance within organisations. You will
Your learning is broken down into subject
explore financial, people, change, economics,
modules. However, modules do relate to one
marketing and operations processes and decisions
another and your learning builds as you progress
with the aim of achieving better insight into the
through the degree. Each module has a study
major aspects of the internal and external business
guide explaining the resources available, the
environments. This stage develops your strategic
learning approach and any special requirements
cognition.
or deadlines. Modules are divided into learning
topics that directly reflect the taught syllabus.
Strategic Integration
All students have access to a student portal, Senior executives and leaders are faced with
virtual learning environment and dedicated email. many opportunities for their organisation and
This enables you to engage with the full level of deciding which to follow to achieve advantage
services available on-campus and online. is a complex issue. This stage takes a practical
approach to exploring strategic behaviour and
Resources for full-time students include dedicated thinking; it also examines the consequences of
computers, dedicated MBA room, lecture slides, action. The main themes include:
case studies, study groups, video footage and full
library resources.
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■ Oil and Gas Business ■ Strategic Change Performance through Practice You can engage with:
■ Coaching to help develop your future goals
You will have the opportunity to undertake a Here you will take strategic decisions and weigh You will have the opportunity to apply what
range of modules focusing on different aspects up the strategic-change options that can lead to you have learned in a variety of contexts such through reflection and the development of a
of the oil and gas business. Your choice will help organisational success or failure. You will learn to as the strategic-business simulation, leadership progression plan
shape your career. appreciate the interplay between organisational week, study tour and MBA project. These are ■ Individual career guidance and advice
decision-making, sustainable practice, corporate opportunities to refine your performance, and ■ Personal competency development and
■ Strategic Options Appraisal governance and ethics, and you will become build leadership capacity. psychometric analysis
increasingly aware of the importance of ■ Career development workshops, covering
Here you will discover the approaches to leadership and followership, communication and Personal development and Career Focus effective personal selling-skills, job searching,
strategic thinking, the development of strategic organisational change.
Throughout the year, you will be developing the CV writing, and other related techniques
options and the consequences of decisions in an
applied context. softer skills necessary for you to succeed as a ■ Leadership reflection and growth,
manager, as an agent for change or as a leader. ■ Master classes from thought-provoking
leaders
SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
Decision Making Strategic Integration Performace through Practice
MBA Essentials Study Tour
Financial Decision Making Strategic Management
Marketing Decisions Leadership, Communication and Change
Business Economics Oil and Gas Management
Change Management Project Fundamentals
Human Resource Management Health, Safety and Risk Undertake three electives from
these six oil and gas modules
Operations Management Energy Policy
Oil and Gas Law
Petroleum Economics
Project with Oil and Gas Management Focus
Persoanl Development Portfolio: Personal Tutoring, Reflective-Thinking Development, Personal Performance Improvement and Career Management
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“Coming to the UK was a huge step, although

after speaking to a Robert Gordon University
representative I was confident it was the place
for me. I was offered detailed advice and support
Living in Aberdeen throughout the whole process, from application to
admission. My decision was firmly secured after
learning of the excellent graduate employment
reputation, AMBA-accreditation for the MBA
There is no doubt that the success of the oil and Whether you are a beginner or an experienced
course and affordable fee-structure compared to
gas industry has made Aberdeen a prosperous outdoor sports enthusiast, the North East of
other similar ranked universities.
city and brought about many benefits. Aberdeen Scotland has a wide range of activities on offer,
now boasts a wealth of first-class facilities with including hill walking, mountaineering, skiing,
There is a strong international community at
strong transport links, including an International golfing and fishing. There is also a burgeoning
Aberdeen Business School – my class comprised
airport to many European destinations. interest in ‘extreme sports’ like snowboarding and
of many different nationalities. This enabled more
mountain-biking and specialist shops cater for the
interaction with different economies, facilitating
As well as the usual high street stores and five demand within Aberdeen.
more perspectives. This was key to my knowledge
indoor shopping centres, Aberdeen has many
about the international business community.
individual shops, selling everything from traditional Aberdeen and Grampian in general boast a
Scottish crafts to second-hand and specialist goods. diverse landscape which encompasses the
From the basic understanding of the concept of
picturesque and dramatic scenery of Royal
management, to the practical skills needed to
There is an eclectic mix of energetic and lively Deeside, the mountains and hills of the
run and manage business, studying at the Robert
cafes, restaurants and bars. Aberdeen city has Cairngorms, unspoilt woodland areas, sandy
Gordon University has certainly given me the right
been voted by students as the best place to study shores, coastal cliffs and beaches.
set of tools to be successful in my career”
and live in the UK for the last five years.
Nilesh Pansare (MBA 2006),
Area Account Manager for BP in Aberdeen.
If you are an International student coming to live in Aberdeen expect to pay £8,000 in
living and travel expenses for a full year. Here is a typical breakdown of expenses:
University Accommodation £4000 to £4200

Essential Costs (e.g. Food) £2100
Books and Stationery £350
Personal Expenses and Travel £1500 to £2000
Total Living Costs £7950 to £8650
We endeavour to provide accommodation to all MBA students. If you require University

accommodation, you should book as early as possible to guarantee placement.
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Study Executive Part-time On-Campus
Degree title: MBA Oil and Gas Management (students will graduate with the same degree as on- In addition to CampusMoodle, part-time In the second year, a further two core modules
campus counterparts) students will have full access to other support will be taken together with the first of the
Start Dates: January (application deadline of December) facilities, including extensive library resources specialist electives. The elective modules have
September with application deadline of August and an online support module containing a four schedule workshop days and the strategic
comprehensive range of materials. management module has at least ten. The
Delivery: Weekend workshops elective modules from Curtin University and the
The program content and method of assessment
Study hours: 16-20 hours per week module ‘Energy Policy and the Environment’ and
will be exactly the same as that delivered to full-
‘Oil and Gas Law’ are delivered only online.
Duration: 2 years 8 months (accelerated completion in 2 years possible) time and distance-learning students.
A highlight of the program, the compulsory 10-
Workshop: Compulsory attendance at a 10-day leadership workshop in late May of year 2 In the first year, students will be expected to take
day leadership workshop, will take place in late
two core modules in each of three semesters.
Study Tour: Optional (this will cost an additional fee) May of year 2. Again, there will a break over the
Each module will comprise three scheduled
summer period.
Tutors: Full-time faculty and professional adjuncts workshop days. There will be a break over the
summer period (generally July, August and most In the third year, students will complete the
Class Size: 30-40 in a class of September). specialist electives and undertake the MBA Oil
Funding: MBA scholarship available from £500- £3,000. There are also nine government and Gas Project.
partially-funded places available for Scottish students beginning in September
The subject modules will be delivered in a The first year workshop dates for 2010/11 are as follows:
Learning Experience
series of weekend workshops (Saturday and
The Executive program has been designed Sunday). Between and after workshops, faculty
primarily to meet the needs of professionals members will use the University’s virtual learning 2 October 2010
Business Economics (BSM011)
engaged in full-time employment and does environment, CampusMoodle, to augment 6 & 7 November 2010
not require students to attend classes during and support collaborative learning,which is an 3 October 2010
the traditional working week. A feature of the important component of the executive program. Human Resource Management (BSM015)
20 & 21 November 2010
program is that all students will either be working Within each module, students work in groups to
in, or have a strong interest in, the oil and gas learn, collaborate, share experience and prepare 29 January 2011
Financial Decision Making (BSM013)
sector. As a consequence, the opportunities to presentations for delivery to faculty staff and 26 & 27 February 2011
share experience and knowledge with a peer fellow students. Participation in group-work is 30 January 2011
group cannot be overestimated. an important component of the MBA learning Operations Management: Oil and Gas (BSM118)
12 & 13 March 2011
experience, and this will be required throughout
the programme. 24 April 2011
Marketing Decision (BSM010)
4 & 5 June 2011
23 April 2011
Change Management (BSM155)
18 & 19 June 2011
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Executive Part-time Schedule
January Enrolment September Enrolment
Year 1 Year 1
January Induction classes plus MBA Support Module resource September Induction classes plus MBA Support Module resource
Financial Decision Making (BSM013) Human Resource Management (BSM015)
February to April October to January
Operations Management Oil and Gas (BSM118) Business Economics (BSM001)
Change Management (BSM155) Financial Decision Making (BSM013)

April to June February to April
Marketing Decisions (BSM010) Operations Management Oil and Gas (BSM118)
Business Economics (BSM011) Change Management (BSM155)

October to January April to June
Human Resource Management (BSM015) Marketing Decisions (BSM010)
Year 2 Year 2
February to June Strategic Management (BSM2536) September to January Select one or two Oil and Gas electives
Leadership, Communication and Change (BSM116) February to June Strategic Management (BSM2536)
April to June
Leadership and Strategy Workshop
Leadership, Communication and Change (BSM116)
April to June
September to January Select one or tow Oil and Gas electives Leadership and Strategy Workshop
Year 3 Year 3
January to June Project with Oil and Gas Management focus (BSM2050) September to January Select one or tow Oil and Gas electives
September to January Select one or two Oil and Gas electives January to June Project with Oil and Gas Management focus (BSM2050)
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Study Distance Learning Learning Experience classroom in which learners interact with each
other to expand their ideas via electronic forums
The online learning mode is delivered via the
and communications tools. The model assumes
University’s virtual learning environment, Campus
that learning is a social activity and the student
Moodle. Collaborative learning occurs through
Degree title: MBA Oil and Gas Management (students will graduate with the same degree as can receive feedback from the learning network
the use of various technologies. One month
on-campus counterparts) by verbalising their thoughts. Online learning is
before the start of the MBA you will undertake a
Start Dates: January (application deadline of December) never static but reflects the dynamism of learning
support module which will introduce you to the
September with application deadline of August communities. This facilitates greater cognitive
teaching and learning methods and prepare you
development, critical thinking and the discovery
Study hours: 16-20 hours per week for the course ahead.
of new knowledge compared to learning alone.
Duration: 2 years 8 months (accelerated completion in 2 years possible) Each module has its own study guide explaining
In respect to this, every module has some element
Workshop: Compulsory attendance at a 10-day leadership workshop in late May of year 2 the resources available, the learning approach
of group work built around the online activities.
and any special requirements or deadlines.
Study Tour: Optional (this will cost an additional fee) Students are allocated to a group within similar
Modules are divided into learning topics that
time-zones for timely communication and the
Tutors: Full-time faculty teach on-campus and online directly reflect the taught syllabus. Each of these
development of study groups. Participation
topics has a number of additional resources: [1]
Class Size: 40-50 in a class, 8-12 in a group in team-work is an essential and compulsory
topic notes providing a commentary on the topic
component of the learning experience and an
Funding: MBA scholarship available from £500- £3,000. There are also nine government that replicates the lecture material; [2] where
integral part of many assessments.
partially-funded places available for Scottish students starting in September appropriate, an audio or talking-head Power Point
summary of key learning points (usually about
In addition to the virtual learning environment
10–15 minutes) or a complete video of the lecture
resources, we ask that all students engage
(this may be broadcast live on some occasions);
with their group through teleconferences
[3] where available, an eBook chapter or digitised
using technologies such as Skype or Google.
reading or hyperlink to such a resource; [4]
Normally study-groups have weekly conference-
individual and group activities that are facilitated
calls. These calls facilitate your learning and
by asynchronous and real-time communication
networking with your fellow classmates. Due
technologies; and [5] an online support module.
to worldwide time-differences, the latter is seen
as complementary rather than core to the online
In addition, the online tutor engages with teams
learning methodology.
and individuals through the discussion forum,
group email, telephone and individual confidential
Although the online learning mode provides
email. These are the key resources to support
flexibility as to where and when students study,
online interaction.
the delivery model does not permit total flexibility.
Controlling pace is neccessary to ensure that
The learning approach that is adopted in this
students stay together in a cohort and have
course is the learning-team model. This simulates
classmates with whom they can interact. Over
the on-campus learning experience in a virtual
the years we have seen that there is a direct
correlation between participation and module
success.
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Distance Learning Schedule
January Enrolment September Enrolment
Year 1 Year 1
January Induction Programme within MBA Support Module September Induction Programme within MBA Support Module
Financial Decision Making (BSM013) Business Economics (BSM001)
February to April October to January
Operations Management Oil and Gas (BSM118) Human Resource Management (BSM015)
Change Management (BSM155) Financial Decision Making (BSM013)

April to June February to April
Marketing Decisions (BSM010) Operations Management Oil and Gas (BSM118)
Business Economics (BSM011) Change Management (BSM155)

October to January April to June
Human Resource Management (BSM015) Marketing Decisions (BSM010)
Year 2 Year 2
February to June Strategic Management (BSM2536) September to January Select one or two Oil and Gas electives
Leadership, Communication and Change (BSM116) February to June Strategic Management (BSM2536)
April to June
Leadership and Strategy Workshop
Leadership, Communication and Change (BSM116)
April to June
September to January Select one or tow Oil and Gas electives Leadership and Strategy Workshop
Year 3 Year 3
January to June Project with Oil and Gas Management focus (BSM2050) September to January Select one or tow Oil and Gas electives
September to January Select one or two Oil and Gas electives January to June Project with Oil and Gas Management focus (BSM2050)
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MBA Faculty
The Business School’s programmes are supported Dr Mohammed Kishk Anne Stevenson
Petroleum Economics Human Resource Management and Health, Safety
by a teaching faculty that blends academic expertise and Risk
John Karlberg
with the credibility gained from current business, Oil and Gas Law Julie Strachan
Human Resource Management
professional and consultancy activities. Professor Simon Lees
Leadership Professor Peter Strachan
Energy Policy
Karen Lund
MBA Programme Team MBA Faculty Finance Dr Bill Sutherland
Allan Scott Dr Farooq Ahmed Strategy
Basia MacDougall
MBA Director Corporate Finance Human Resource Management and Change John Taylor
Phil Burge Pauline Bremner Management Human Resource Management
Full-time MBA Course Leader Marketing Alex MacKay Andrew Turnbull
Bryan McNay Senga Briggs Finance Marketing
Part-time MBA Course Leader Project Fundamentals Bryan McNay Dr Yvonne Turner
Dr Emmanuelle Rey-Marmonier Phil Burge Operations Management: Oil and Gas Strategy
Online MBA Course Leader Oil and Gas Management and Strategy Colin Menzies Professor Charlie Weir
Professor David Gray Moira Bailey Leadership Economics
MBA Course Leader Transport Health, Safety and Risk Dr Leon Möller
Curtin Graduate School of Business
Professor Ken Russell Dr Neil Connon Oil and Gas Law
MBA Faculty
Associate Dean responsible for MBA Marketing Ian Philips
Professor Linda Herkenhoff
Professor Bill Donaldson Oil and Gas Management
Visiting Faculty Oil and Gas Markets
Marketing Dr Rosalind Rae
Professor Owen Hargie John Karasinski
David Gibbons-Wood Operations Management: Oil and Gas
University of Ulster Oil and Gas Markets
Economics Dr Emmanuelle Rey-Marmonier
Leadership Professor Ronald Ripple
Professor David Gray Human Resource Management and Change
Professor Dennis Tourish Natural Resource Economics
MBA Project Management
University of Kent
Leadership Dr Liliana Hiris Professor Ken Russell
Economics Change Management and Strategy
The MBA is also supported by adjunct speakers
Professor Linda Kirkham Hilary Smith
from industry.
Finance Change Management
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MBA Student Association MBA Alumni Association
There is a vibrant MBA community at Aberdeen ■ Year book On completion of your MBA degree, you
Business School and the MBA students have their ■ Graduation dinner will become a member of the MBA Alumni Professional Development
own MBA Student Association which works with Association which will allow you to keep in
■ Industrial visits ■ Research support and guidance
the MBA team to organise events and activities touch with fellow graduates, and to keep up
throughout the year. ■ Social events with activities within the University and other ■ Access to online library journals
associated events.
■ Sports events ■ Discounted continuous professional
Here are a few of the activities that the MBA
development modules
Student Association have organised or attended in ■ Career fairs The school has an online MBA community
the last few years: and you will retain many of the benefits you ■ Master classes
■ International evenings
had as an MBA student. There are additional ■ Leadership workshops
■ Master classes alumni benefits such as reduced rates at hotels,
■ Networking events discounts at a number of travel and retail Career Development
outlets, University privileges, email for life and
opportunities to attend events. ■ Lifetime career support
■ Access to RGU Jobshop
The online MBA community supports you in
■ Subscription to career websites
three main ways:
■ Career reference section
Professional Networking
■ Personal career support
■ Year books
The MBA is a wonderful, enriching experience.
■ Profiles of alumni
We strive to maintain a relationship with you
■ Opportunities to get involved with the throughout your life and expect all future MBA
Business School students to play a central role in the success of the
■ Discussion forum alumni community.
■ Mentoring
■ Socialising, contact and memories
■ LinkedIn network
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MBA Career Support
“Robert Gordon’s branding as the ‘Professional “For me I would say I am extremely satisfied with Making it Happen
the service because I was able to formulate a
University’ could not be more appropriate. It beats proper CV and, through a mock interview session,
■ Vacancy sources (inc. Careers Link)
every other university in the most recent employment I was able to gain confidence before the interview ■ CVs & covering letters
I was about to attend.” ■ Application forms
figures.” The Sunday Times (13th September 2009) MBA student 2008/09
■ Interview technique and assessment centres
The Careers Centre exists to support you ■ Access to professionally qualified Careers Making the Choice + Making it Happen A selection of employers who have engaged with
in realising your full career potential, from Consultants for individual support and = Your Future Success students facilitated by the Careers Centre:
formulating ideas and exploring the labour market guidance
though to accessing opportunities and making
effective applications. ■ Opportunities to interface with industry and
employers through a robust suite of careers
No matter what your ambition may be – career fairs, on-campus events with prospective
development within your existing company or employers and other career planning
sector, complete career change or even setting up activities
your own business – our quality assured service ■ Tailored information resources presented
can help you. to you though Campus Moodle, including
access to the RGU JOBSHOP and employer
Support for MBA students: directory
■ Careers Centre induction ■ Access to AMBA and RGU MBA Alumni
■ MBA Careers and Employability program – a networks
suite of workshops designed to stimulate
your thinking, put you in control of your What our MBA students say about the Careers
career planning and prepare you to compete Service:
effectively in the dynamic jobs market
“I sought advice on my CV from the Careers A model for effective Career Planning
■ Participation in the specialised Scottish MBA Service. This was basically to understand the
Careers Fair changes required for my CV in order to make Making the Choice
it more appealing to prospective employers
■ Development of individual career action-plan ■ Career planning
and to understand my current job options
based on my prior work-experience. It’s a Self analysis / opportunity analysis
■ Individual career-planning sessions
brilliant service which could help international ■ Further study
students understand the necessities of the job
■ Work-experience / internship
market within UK.”
MBA student 2008/09
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MBA Admission Requirements
This is a challenging Masters level programme Career Progression Personal Motivation

demanding, a combination of academic abilities English-Language Ability
You should demonstrate sustained achievement You should demonstrate the following:
and business experience. More specifically,
throughout your career. If appropriate, you will be asked to demonstrate
entrance is subject to your career profile, career ■ An ambition to succeed with the MBA and competence in written and oral English.
progression, academic achievement, personal with your personal development and a
Academic Achievement
motivation and the distinctiveness you will bring commitment to reflect and engage with self- If you are an overseas student who has studied
to the programme. Applicants should normally hold a first degree at improvement activity a degree in the UK, Australia, United States or
honours level at a top class banding (either a first-
■ clear and achievable career goals and an Canada, the English-language requirement will
This is an exclusive programme and all applicants class or second-class upper or equivalent.)
understanding of how the MBA Oil and Gas be waived. Candidates from West Africa can
must have energy (or energy-related) experience.
Management degree will help you realise these demonstrate English-language competence by
If you do not have a first degree but have five
providing a copy of a Senior School Leaving
The following guidelines are a minimum but all years or more senior management experience,
■ A full appreciation of the MBA curriculum and Certificate with the application.
applications are considered on an individual basis. you may be considered. Please contact the MBA
our commitment to provide an MBA education
Director to discuss.
as well as an Energy-management education Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Career Profile
Applicants without an honours degree may ■ Communication and interpersonal skills that The GMAT is not normally a requirement for entry
You should have at least three years’ professional
be allowed access to the MBA Oil and Gas will allow you to contribute to a small peer on our MBA. In the admission process, more
experience in the Energy industry or a related
Management degree through the Graduate group learning environment and respect for emphasis is placed on your career achievement
sector. This should include some management
Certificate in Management course. the international dynamism of the MBA and appropriateness of the degree. However, the
responsibility of people, resources, projects or
MBA Director may ask for the GMAT in certain
finance. The average years work-experience on ■ A commitment to the success of the MBA as circumstances. The minimum score we expect in
the full-time MBA is 12 years-executive part-time a student and alumnus and agree to provide these circumstances is 685.
MBA is 11 years and 17 years on the online MBA. information necessary to develop and
maintain the reputation of your programme
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MBA Application Process MBA Programme Fees
You can make an application at any time. Interview Full-time MBA

Admissions are made on a rolling basis. As an
All applicants are required to pass an interview. Full-time MBA (13 months): £14,800 These fees do not include the International study
indication application deadlines, are set four weeks
The interview is aimed at evaluating how well tour or the accommodation / living costs for the
before the programme is due to begin. There
the candidate’s personal attributes meet those The fee for the full-time programme includes leadership week.
are limited places in our executive and full-time
deemed necessary for success in the MBA. the International study tour but excludes
programmes, so an early application is advised.
accommodation and living costs. Full-time MBA The fees for the distance learning and part-time
You can apply for the programme at students should expect to budget around £8,000 executive degree can be spread over the duration
You should provide the following documentation
www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline for living expenses for a year in Aberdeen. of the programme as follows:
with your application:
■ A resume or curriculum vitae, detailing your You should expect to receive a response within Full-time MBA students are required to pay a Year 1 £ 4,700
employment history and main achievements five working days to arrange an interview with deposit of £2,200 on receipt of an offer. Year 2 £ 4,700
the MBA Admissions tutor. If your application is Year 3 £ 2,034
■ A written statement, demonstrating your incomplete, the time-scale will be longer. Executive Part-time MBA and Online MBA
motivation and reasons for undertaking Tuition fees can be paid by instalments. You can
Executive Part-time MBA (30 months): £11,438
the MBA There is no application fee. pay a 40% deposit followed by a payment of
Online MBA (30 months): £11,438 10% each month until the balance is paid. The
■ Scanned copies of your degree certificate(s) University accepts credit card payments and
or other professional qualifications bank transfers.
■ Two letters of recommendation from managers Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to
and others in superior positions within your change.
employing organization. Self-employed
applicants or CEO/Presidents should
submit letters either from business partners,
respected individuals or board-level referees
■ Documentation which confirms competence
in written and spoken English (where
appropriate)
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MBA Scholarships MBA Loan Scheme
The Aberdeen Business School is able to Criteria for the award of scholarships The Association of MBAs (AMBA), in conjunction To be eligible for an MBA loan you must:
offer a limited number of scholarships to with the NatWest Bank, administers a Business
All applicants must be in receipt of an offer for the ■ Have a place on an AMBA-accredited MBA
assist exceptionally able students who wish to School Loan Scheme to assist UK students
programme. programme
undertake the MBA programme. studying for an MBA. The benefits of choosing a
Natwest MBA loan are: ■ Be a graduate with at least two years’ relevant
The scholarship application is judged on three
Full-time MBA work-experience at a level of responsibility
criteria. The first is academic excellence. The
Scholarships range from £3,000 to £9,000. The second is demonstrated career progression and ■ The MBA Loan covers tuition fees and living appropriate for study at Master’s level in
numbers of Scholarships awarded varies from achievement. The third is the written paper. expenses Business Administration
region to region. ■ Full-time students can borrow up to two ■ Have at least five years relevant experience if
For more information please go to thirds of their gross annual pre-course salary, not a graduate
www.rgu.ac.uk/mba plus course fees, less any income from grants
Online MBA and Executive Part-time MBA
■ Be a permanent UK resident (i.e. have been
Scholarships range from £500 to £3,000 and are Funding Opportunities for Home Students ■ For part-time and distance-learning students resident here for a minimum of three years
open to all applicants. Resident in Scotland loans can cover tuition fees and study immediately prior to the commencement
equipment of study)
The Scottish Government has recognised the
The Scholarships take the form of a reduction in
MBA Oil and Gas Management Degree in ■ Distance-learners can borrow up to a
the normal tuition fees by a specified amount. In addition, to meet the requirements of the
providing priority funding for Part-time / Online maximum of £10,000
Successful applicants will be responsible for University’s AMBA accredited MBA programme,
postgraduate students. The Scottish Government
paying the balance of their tuition fees, and all ■ Loans can be paid off early without charge applicants must have had at least 3 years’ business
will contribute £3,400 to each selected student
travel and living expenses. or professional experience since graduating.
on the MBA Oil and Gas Management degree.
■ Every student who takes out an MBA Loan is
The funding is restricted in terms of places. To
provided with a Personal Relatioship Manager Visit the Association of MBAs (AMBA) website
be eligible for this funding you must be a home-
during and after their studies for further information about eligibility criteria and
student resident in Scotland with an unconditional
offer. Enquiries regarding this funding should details on how to apply: www.mbaworld.com
be directed to the Robert Gordon University
Admissions Office.
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Organisational Development Propose a MBA Project

and MBA Recruitment
A range of opportunities for engaging with the How to recruit from Aberdeen Business School Students on the MBA Oil and Gas management Should you propose an MBA project, you can
MBA team and MBA students are presented degree conclude their studies with a project. We expect students to:
There are a number of ways to engage with our
below: normally have 14-20 project groups each year
MBA talent at various stages during the MBA ■ To undertake primary and secondary research
from the full-time class.
whether it be for an internship, to put forward a
Working with us ■ To work with your organisation in agreeing a
project, to promote a full-time career opportunity,
All projects are strategic in nature and focus research plan
We are always interested to hear from to raise awareness of your organisation or to
on real opportunities facing an organisation or
organisations that would like to offer feedback on network with the MBA classes.
a government. All projects are agreed at the ■ To analyse and evaluate the strategic
the MBA curriculum, make suggestions for further
highest levels within the host organisations. problem and make recommendations to your
development and invest time, finance and/or Our career service can assist you with the
Project proposals must be linked to the strategic organisation
people into the programme. following:
objectives of your organisation.
■ To propose a course of action for consideration
■ On-campus promotion and engagement
Professional Development and Training
workshops
If you would like a professional development
or training solution for your organisation, built ■ Posting recruitment opportunities to our All students will have an academic supervisor and a company supervisor from the host organisation.
around any aspect of the MBA Oil and Gas online jobs portal There are no salary costs attached to projects but we ask organisations to pay expenses incurred by
Management degree, please get in touch with students in the course of the work. We also encourage organisations to make a financial contribution to
■ Emailing MBA students the activities of the MBA; the value of this will depend on the value of the project to your organisation.
the MBA Director. This programme is currently
delivered to several national oil companies. ■ Engaging with our MBA alumni
If you have a project you would like to be put forward for consideration, we will assist you with scoping,
Engage with MBA Students ■ Selecting of appropriate candidates the matching process and interviewing of students.
You can engage with MBA students and MBA ■ Recruiting on-campus Time-frame for MBA projects:
alumni through events, master classes and
■ Organising on-campus interviews
sponsorship.
January to April May June July August September October
Detail
Accept and scope Match to Project implementation and Present findings
research
project proposals groups research stage and report
scope
Students on our MBA Oil and Gas Management degree are in demand and we cannot always
guarantee that proposed projects will be matched to a student-group or individual. All projects
remain confidential.
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International Collaborations
We are dedicated to providing the best international requires an international outlook, a network of energy academics, and strong
energy MBA education available anywhere in the relationships with the energy industry. We have developed and are developing
world. Meeting the needs of a global industry international collaborations in the main energy hubs around the world.
Curtin Graduate School of Business, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

University of Vaasa, Vaasa, Finland
Perth is an Energy hub for the Indian and Southern Oceans. In 2010 the Curtin Graduate School of
Business, Curtin University, and Aberdeen Business School have launched a joint MBA Oil and Gas Finland is a country that has a high proportion of its energy needs coming from renewable energy
Management initiative. This collaboration involves an exchange of course-content to broaden and sources. There is a strong energy renewables industry and expertise in Finland. Aberdeen Business
deepen the curriculum. School with the University of Vaasa will be launching, in September 2010, an MBA Energy Management
degree. The University of Vaasa will be bringing their academic, research and consultancy expertise in
Having content from two institutions with deep roots in the energy industry allows students to gain an the field of energy renewables to this programme.
international perspective.
Other oil and gas collaborations are taking place with:
■ University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America

■ King Faisal University, Damman, Saudia Arabia.
■ University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Meet the MBA Team MBA Recruitment Tours 2010
You are more than welcome to visit the school. Oil and Gas Industry Fairs We will be at the following Access MBA tours and North America
The MBA Director can spend time with you, QS World MBA tours in 2010:
The University will be at the following Oil and Gas Houston, United States September 2010
answering questions you may have about the
fairs in 2010: Toronto, Canada 19 June 2010
programme. You may also have the opportunity Europe
to sit in on an MBA class.
Offshore Europe, Aberdeen September 2009 Aberdeen, Scotland Visit us any time Middle East
Offshore Technical Conference, Houston May 2010 Moscow, Russia 6 February 2010
Alternatively, come and join us at one of our Dubai, UAE 10 April 2010
Global Petroleum Show, Calgary June 2010 Almaty, Kazakhstan 25 March 2010
taster evenings in 2010 where you will have the Doha, Qatar 12 April 2010
London, England 27 March 2010
opportunity to experience an MBA class and discuss Amman, Jordan 17 April 2010
The University has international representatives Sofia, Bulgaria 24 April 2010
the programme with faculty and alumni. Taster Cairo, Egypt 21 April 2010
in many countries and we participate in many Bucharest, Romania 26 April 2010
evenings will be held on the following dates in 2010.
international education fairs. Please contact the Paris, France 12 June 2010
Asia
school for more details.
November 25 2009
South America New Delhi, India 10 July 2010
January 14 2010
Mumbai, India 12 July 2010
April 22 2010 Sao Paulo, Brazil 20 February 2010
August 19 2010 Bogota, Colombia 25 February 2010
Africa
Nairobi, Kenya 15 April 2010
Lagos, Nigeria 17 April 2010
Johannesburg, South Africa 19 April 2010
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MBA Oil and Gas Management Aberdeen Business School Robert Gordon University

MBA OIL AND GAS

ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL

Academic Session 2010 /11

Spanning boundaries and defining you in Energy

MBA OIL AND GAS

© Clarkson Research Services Limited

MBA People MBA Admission Get in Touch

MBA Faculty 64 MBA Admission Requirements 70 International Collaborations 78

iNTRODUCTION FROM MBA DIRECTOR

A University WITH AN ENERGY FOCUS

Depth and breadth of Energy degree

Aberdeen Business School is one of the leading

Our Energy degree provision: Some of our accreditations:

■ MBA Oil and Gas Management ■ Association of MBAs

Build for your career

Aberdeen: Global Energy Hub

“Aberdeen is known as the oil

Situated at the heart of the offshore North Sea oil and

Local industries and expertise are recognised the world

■ Guardian University Guide 2009 ranks the

■ The online MBA and online MBA Oil and Gas

These benefits add up to more business experience,

Our full-time students say that the MBA is

Graduates and students from our MBA programmes

The MBA has a strong alumni association in a

Make the Right Choice of Energy Degree

Russell McNicoll (MBA 1999)

Ryan Farmer (MBA 2009)

MBA 2009 Experience

1 “I would say don’t come thinking it is

2 “The programme was intense, the

6 “The program has provided a well-

9 “The MBA program has been a quite

10 “As a young entrepreneur, the

MBA Profiles 2007-2009 Positions Held Marketing Manager

We have graduates in the majority of leading

■ Aberdeen Drilling School Ltd FirstDrill

■ Aker Kvaerner Genesis Oil & Gas

■ Alta Resources LLC GeoServices International

■ AMEC Natural Resources Government of Alberta

■ Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago Government of Uganda

■ Atlas Shipping Gyrodata Limited

■ Baker Hughes Halifax Nova Scotia

■ Baker Oil Tools Halliburton

■ BBC Monitoring Hunting Oilfield Services (UK) Ltd

■ BG Group Hydratight Ltd

■ BHP Billiton Hydril

■ BP Exploration Hydrocarbon Resources Development

■ Bristow Helicopters Imes Group

■ Burren Energy Plc Intelliscan Ltd

■ Cairn Energy ITF

■ Canadian Natural Resources Ltd J P Kenny Caledonia Ltd

■ Caprock Communications Kuwait Oil Company

■ Centrica Resources (Nigeria) Ltd Kyrogen Limited

■ Chevron Lloyds Register EMEA

■ CNR International Marathon Oil

■ Conoco Phillips Max Tube Ltd

■ Corex Merck KGaA

■ Det Norske Veritas M-I Swaco

■ Dril Quip Ministry of Energy and Mining, Algeria

■ Eni International Ministry of National Economy, Oman

■ Ernst & Young Mobil