The 5-day Oil and Gas MBA

• Energy professionals aiming for senior management roles.
• Executives, project managers & decision-makers in oil & gas.
• Financial analysts & investors in the energy sector.
• Legal professionals involved in international oil & gas contracts.
• Government officials & policymakers overseeing energy regulations.

Day 1:   The Oil & Gas Industry Landscape

• Industry Fundamentals: Exploration, Production & Distribution
• Hydrocarbon Origin, Reservoirs, and Extraction Technologies
• Crude Oil Processing & Transportation Networks
• Downstream Operations: Refining, Marketing & Distribution
• Energy Economics: Supply & Demand Forces in Global Markets
• Strategic Role of OPEC & National Oil Companies (NOCs)
• Industry Challenges: Sustainability, Geopolitics & Price Volatility

Day 2: Corporate Structures, Strategy & Leadership

• Understanding Operating vs. Service Companies in Oil & Gas
• Corporate Structures: NOCs, IOCs & Independent Operators
• Production Sharing Agreements & Joint Ventures
• Developing a Strong Business Model for Energy Firms
• Corporate Mission, Vision & Values – Aligning with Stakeholders
• Leadership Excellence: Inspiring, Delegating & Motivating Teams
• Building a High-Performance Culture in Energy Organizations

Day 3:  Financial Management & Investment Strategies

• Strategic Financial Planning in Oil & Gas Operations
• Capital Budgeting & Investment Decision-Making
• Corporate Cash Flow Management & Project Financing
• Risk Management in Capital Projects – Probabilistic & Deterministic Approaches
• Evaluating Capital Projects through Cash Flow Analysis
• Cost Control Strategies for Large-Scale Energy Projects
• Managing Economic Uncertainty in Energy Investments

Day 4:   Project Management & Operational Excellence

• Project Management Essentials in Oil & Gas
• Key Skills for Managing Large-Scale Energy Projects
• The Project Charter: Objectives, Milestones & Deliverables
• Scope Development & Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Budgeting, Scheduling & Cost Control Techniques
• Managing Project Risks & Uncertainty in Oil & Gas Operations
• Ensuring Quality Control & Compliance in Project Execution

Day 5:  Legal Frameworks, Contracts & Risk Mitigation

• Understanding International Business Law & Legal Jurisdictions
• Contract Negotiations & Risk Management Strategies
• Dispute Resolution in Global Oil & Gas Agreements
• Global Supply Chain & Transportation: Title & Liability Considerations
• Compliance with Regulatory & Environmental Standards
• Decision-Making Under Certainty vs. Uncertainty: Optimization Strategies
• Executive Panel Discussion: Future Trends & Career Growth in Oil & Gas