An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Mini MBA: Oil & Gas and
Energy Management

Essential Skills for Driving Business Profitability and Career Development

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

In today’s fast-evolving global energy landscape, professionals in the oil and gas sector are expected to lead with foresight, agility, and commercial intelligence. Geopolitical uncertainties, shifting demand trends, and sustainability pressures are reshaping the industry. The Mini MBA: Oil & Gas and Energy Management equips forward-thinking professionals with the multidisciplinary skills required to thrive in this competitive environment.

Designed as a condensed yet comprehensive business education, this training course bridges the gap between technical expertise and strategic leadership. It empowers participants to respond proactively to market challenges, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth across upstream, midstream, and downstream activities.

This Mini MBA: Oil & Gas and Energy Management training course will highlight:

  • Exploration of global oil & gas market dynamics and business strategies
  • Integrated understanding of energy economics, supply chains, and fiscal frameworks
  • In-depth training in risk management, project financing, and contract structuring
  • Strategic planning for price volatility, cost efficiency, and resource optimization
  • Practical exposure to project lifecycle management and energy policy influences
  • Leadership tools to manage transformational change within energy organisations

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this MBA: Oil & Gas and Energy Management training course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of global oil and gas market forces
  • Design and implement strategies aligned with evolving energy demand
  • Evaluate financial, operational, and geopolitical risks in energy projects
  • Assess the commercial feasibility of complex oil and gas ventures
  • Lead high-value projects with an informed, strategic approach
  • Apply project management and cost control methodologies effectively
  • Align energy initiatives with corporate growth and sustainability goals
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques that ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This training course combines PowerPoint presentation with interactive practical exercises, supported by videos, activities and case studies.

Active delegate participation will be encouraged to relate taught material and case studies with their own experiences from their respective industries.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organisations investing in this training course will develop leaders capable of:

  • Navigating market disruptions and price cycles with resilience
  • Strengthening investment decisions and capital management
  • Elevating project delivery through enhanced planning and risk controls
  • Aligning technical operations with broader business goals
  • Leading cross-functional teams through transformation and innovation
  • Improving stakeholder value and long-term sustainability
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Delegates will return with the confidence, tools, and knowledge to:

  • Apply financial and strategic insights to real-time business challenges
  • Lead change initiatives in volatile and high-stakes environments
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams in complex projects
  • Understand the global energy outlook and its local implications
  • Build executive presence in boardrooms and leadership forums
  • Explore future opportunities in executive education or MBA programs
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy MBA: Oil & Gas and Energy Management is essential for personnel that need to improve their leadership presence and learn more about risks and strategic planning in the Oil & Gas industry.

It is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Business Development Professionals
  • Corporate Planners, Investment Analysts, Oil & Gas Directors who would appreciate the gist of a full Oil & Gas energy MBA study program
  • More Senior Oil & Gas Executives intrigued by the concepts of an MBA but lacking the time for a full MBA
  • Managers in the Oil & Gas energy sector that want a ‘taster’ to see if a full MBA might be for them
  • Professionals who have already done a generic MBA but want to relate those processes to the Oil & Gas industries
  • Managers in industries and professions supplying or serving the industry who would like a deeper understanding of oil and gas, e.g. Bankers, Lawyers, Analysts, Service Majors, etc.
  • Project Managers, Engineers, Supply Planners & Scheduling Professional

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: The Oil & Gas Industry - Synopsis
  • Petroleum Formation and the Chemical Nature of Petroleum
  • Global Petroleum Reserves, Supply and Demand
  • The Global Energy Mix
  • Natural Gas and Petroleum Product, Specifications
  • Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
  • The Shale Oil & Gas Revolution & New Processes MWD & LWD
  • Adding Value: Petroleum Refining & Natural Gas Processing
Day 2: The Oil & Gas Supply Chain
  • Field Development & Reservoir Management
  • Oil and Gas Supply Chain Management SCM
  • The Role of Major Network Design Decisions in a Supply Chain
  • Current Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry SCM
  • Modes of Transportation Logistics and their Performance Trends
  • The Monetization of Natural Gas (LNG, CNG, GTS, GTL, GTP, GTC)
  • Sales and Marketing of Petroleum Products
Day 3: Project Finance and Economics
  • Economics of Oil & Gas Projects
  • Energy Commodities and Markets
  • Energy Investment & Profitability Studies
  • Project Selection Criteria and Key Performance Indicators
  • Oil & Gas Energy Project’s Sensitivity Analysis
  • Financial Performance Management in the Oil Industry
  • Derivatives, Energy Commodities and Markets
Day 4: Oil & Gas Energy Industry Strategic Analysis
  • Strategic Interests and Competitive Advantage of IOC’s & NOC’s
  • Strategic Value Analysis for Competitive Advantage
  • Strategic Challenges in the Oil & Gas Industry
  • Fiscal Regimes for the Oil & Gas Industries
  • Project Evaluation from a Strategic Perspective
  • Oil & Gas Energy Risks and Opportunities
  • Crude Oil Pricing Strategies
Day 5: Oil & Gas Industry Future Prospects
  • Oil & Gas Industry Future Prospects
  • OPEC & IEA
  • Evaluating the Commercial Viability of Future Energy Projects
  • Geopolitics and World Oil & Gas Energy Markets
  • The Peak Oil Debate and its Consequences
  • Energy Risk Management, Uncertainty and Investment Decisions
  • Some Practical Perspectives on Risk and Opportunity Analysis
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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