Oil & Gas Management
This Department covers a wide range of disciplines that provides a systematic understanding of internal and external oil and gas industry conditions and operations: finance, strategy, technology, energy policy, and energy markets. It helps students to build an orientation towards applied research and analytical activities that add value for high level academic and business careers.
The aim of this Department is to train highly qualified analysts and decision-makers, who are ready to work effectively for the needs of future oil and gas industries in both the regional and global contexts and who are able to meet challenges the industry faces today and will face in the future. The Department of Oil and Gas Management offers specialized courses accessible only to its students who have completed compulsory coursework.
At a Glance:
Degree | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
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Total Credits | 121 credit hours |
Total Courses | 40 courses |
Duration of Study | 3.5 – 5 years (depending on the student’s pace) |
Language | English |
Start Date | August or January |
Costs | Click Here |
Chair of Department | Mr. Uzair Bhatti |
- Understand and apply business knowledge in practical situations in the management of oil and gas business.
- Demonstrate in-depth skills, knowledge and understanding of the ethical principles, social obligations and responsibilities in the management of oil and gas.
- Demonstrate critical and creative thinking to improve decision making process in the management of oil and gas.
- Be able to apply knowledge and skills to improve the environment, health and safety of its stakeholders in oil and gas management.
- Apply information technology to support business processes in oil and gas management.
Requirements | Type | No. of Courses | Credit Hours |
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General Education | Compulsory | 10 | 31 |
College Courses | Compulsory | 18 | 54 |
Business Management | Compulsory | 10 | 30 |
Free Elective | Optional | 2 | 6 |
Minor within College | Optional | (3) | (9) |
Total | 40 | 121 |
- Admin Officer/Manager in the oil and gas industry: Collates and process timesheet, expenses, invoices/purchase order, arrange meetings, documentation for meeting and business/offshore travel arrangement.
- Community Liaison Officer (CLO)/Manager: Monitors and coordinates local environment issues, liaison between company and local community, crosscheck and validate all local contractors, dispute resolution and ensure the local projects are ethically compliant
- HSE Officer/Coordinator/Manager: Provides support to project in terms of safety, occupational health, and environmental issues, planning and client meeting on HSE, risk assessment and staff training.
- Supply/Logistics Officer/Coordinator/Manager: Manages procurement, transport, and storage and processing of stock, transfer of materials, plan delivery timetable with Departments and stock taking.
- Minimum 3.5 years, upon the successful completion of 12 courses per year.
- Standard 4 years, upon the successful completion of 10 courses per year.
- Maximum 5 years, upon the successful completion of 8 courses per year.
* This study duration does not include English language courses.
Academic Year Breakdown:
Semester | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Type |
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Fall | 30 August | 6 December | 14 weeks | Mandatory |
Spring | 10 January | 22 April | 14 weeks | Mandatory |
Summer | June | August | 8 weeks | Optional |
* The start and end dates are subject to changes.
Semester:
Instructional period of 14 weeks plus a final examination period offered twice a year
(referred to as Fall and Spring semester). Additional instructional periods include intersessions and Summer
sessions.
Baccalaureate % | Annual tuition fees payment | Annual tuition fees payment after 15% discount (NEW) | Scholarship |
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98.0 – 100 | $0 | – | Mustafa Barzani Merit Scholarship |
90.00 – 97.99 | $2,500 | $2,150 | Chairman Masrour Barzani Merit Scholarship* |
80.00 – 89.99 | $5,000 | $4,250 | Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship* |
<79.99 | $8,000 | $6,800 | |
International Students | $10,000 | Not Applicable |
- The above rates are applicable for students register for courses at AUK from January, 2021.
- Annual tuition is based on registration as a full-time student and the successful completion of 30 credits.
- Only a limited number of Merit Scholarships are available.
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The American University of Kurdistan accepts students receiving Political
Prisoners Aid and Martyrs Aid. Learn more about how you can finance your education. - Tuition fees installments are paid per semester.
- Other fees are applicable.
- High School: Arts or Science
Learn more about admissions requirements for International Students, Transfer of Credits and Readmission.
- Students must be high school or Institute graduates.
- Proof of English Proficiency. Learn more about our English language requirements and exemptions.
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