Program goal
Aim of the MEP «Oil and Gas Management» is to train highly qualified analysts and decision-makers, who are ready to work effectively for the needs of future oil and gas industry both in regional and in global context and who are able to meet challenges the industry face today and will face tomorrow. Along with specific design the MEP is tailored to meet all the requirements of the state educational standard in the field «Management».
Duration of study
Two academic years
Language of instruction
English
| Obligatory courses | Credits | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Managerial Economics | 4 | Exam |
| Organization Theory and Organizational Behavior | 3 | Exam |
| Corporate Finance | 3 | Exam |
| Contemporary Strategic Analysis | 3 | Exam |
| Economics of Oil and Gas Industry | 2 | Test |
| Geology of oil and gas exploration | 3 | Test |
| International Business | 2 | Test |
| Field research and survey practice “Study of petroleum geological structures” | 2.5 | Test |
| Courses at the choice of the student | ||
| English academic writing | 2.5 | Test |
| Russian as a foreing language | 2.5 | Test |
| Foreign language (French, Spanish) | 2.5 | Test |
| Obligatory courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial Research Technique | 4 | Exam |
| Technologies of Oil and gas Production | 3 | Exam |
| International Energy Markets | 3 | Test |
| International Monetary Relations | 3 | Test |
| Economics of Oil and Gas Industry (part 2) | 3 | Exam |
| Courses at the choice of the student | ||
| Academic writing | 2.5 | Exam |
| Russian as a foreing language | 2.5 | Exam |
| Foreign language (French, Spanish) | 2,5 | Exam |
| The international Energy Policy | 3 | Test |
| Contemporary Industrial Markets | 3 | Test |
| Obligatory courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Field production practice “Main field operations of oil production” | 4 | Credit |
| Courses at the choice of the student | ||
| Oil and gas project assessment | 3 | Test |
| Financial instruments of project management | 3 | Test |
| Energy and Sustainable Management | 3 | Test |
| Regional Dimensions of Energy Security | 3 | Test |
| Field production practice “Main field operations of oil production” (obligatory) | 4 | Credit |
| Courses at the choice of the student | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comparative management | 3 | Test |
| Managing Innovations | 3 | Test |
| Social Aspects of Energy Consumption | 3 | Test |
| Thesis Defense |
To complete the MEP «Oil and Gas Management» a student also undertakes a substantial project under the supervision of a faculty member, and writes a Master dissertation reporting the results. Such projects can be in any of the areas covered by the Program, including strategic decisions, investments, finances, marketing and other aspects within the topic related to oil and gas management. The topic is to be approved by faculty committee. Master dissertation should contain overview reflecting a shared professional erudition of the author, as well as independent research part with the student's own research results. Master's graduate work is a self-completed study which is devoted to the decision of scientific or practical problem.
Examples of topics
The Institute of Economics and Industrial Engineering (Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Science) is considered as a base for research activity at the faculty of Economics. Most lecturers are full-time researchers at the IEIE SB RAS.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees is U.S. $5200 per year.
Scholarships
Every year foreign students have an opportunity to apply for the Russian Government Scholarship Program
Benefits: full tuition, monthly stipend
Application deadline: depends on the country of applicant
You also have an opportunity to participate in the "Open Doors” Russian Scholarship Project and win a full scholarship to study Master’s program.
Benefits: full tuition, monthly stipend.
Application deadline: 25 December 2020
Many graduates of the department have become a part of Russian scientific elite honorably representing the national science abroad. The department graduates also succeed in business and banking industry. As a rule, they become managers, CEOs of large and medium-sized companies as they are well-oriented not only in economic but also psychological and sociological aspects of business.
Note! For enrollment you have to submit both original and notarized Russian translations of the required documents to the NSU Admission Office.