An oil and gas management degree program is designed to provide students with the foundation for management careers in that industry. Read further to learn about some of the management, business and law courses that students take to earn this type of degree.
Business and Leadership Courses
Although many oil and gas management programs are located outside of the United States, some universities offer degree programs that are similar to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in oil and gas management. This program could teach students about the business aspects of the oil and gas industry.
Students might be able to complete such programs in approximately one year with full-time attendance or about three years when attending part time. There may also be opportunities for online study. Programs can be offered through the business schools of universities. As such, the curricula sometimes focuses on leadership.
An MBA in Oil and Gas Management program might include classes such as the following:
- Oil and gas law operations
- Management
- Leadership and communication
- Energy policy and environmental issues
- Petroleum economics
<h3 id="section---ImportantFactsAboutOilAndGasManagementDegreePrograms">Important Facts About Oil and Gas Management Degree Programs</h3><p></p><table border="1"><tr><td><b>Entry-Level Education</b></td><td>High school diploma with relevant work experience, specialized certificate possibly required</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Work Environment</b></td><td>Shift work, offshore and onshore opportunities</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Possible Careers</b></td><td>Field Service Technician, Vac Truck Driver, Pipeliner</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Key Skills</b></td><td>Engineering or trade skills, such as electrician or welder</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Median Salary (2021)*</b></td><td>$53,770 <i>(Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians)</i></td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Job Outlook (2021-2031)*</b></td><td>8% <i>(Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians)</i></td></tr>
</table><p><i>Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)</i>
</p><h3 id="section---TechnologyCourses">Technology Courses</h3><p>A related program, such as the Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas Engineering Management, might emphasize business and economic issues. Students may learn about the technologies used in the oil and gas industries as well as effective ways to manage those technologies.
</p><p>The program might offer classes such as:
</p><ul><li>Production engineering
</li><li>Reservoir engineering
</li><li>Risk analysis
</li><li>Engineering evaluation
</li><li>Oil and gas management</li></ul>
