Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management, MSc
Introduction
The MSc Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management (formerly MSc Oil and Gas Enterprise Management) provides the essential commercial, legal and scientific skills needed to progress to senior management level positions in the international energy industry. Apply Now.
Study Information
At a Glance
- Learning Mode
- On Campus Learning
- Degree Qualification
- MSc
- Duration
- 12 months
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Start Month
- September
As we move towards a Net Zero future, there is an increasing need for professionals who understand the scientific, economic, commercial, and legal systems involved in shifting the existing energy industry to a more sustainable one.
Building on the success of the long-established MSc Oil and Gas Enterprise Management, the new MSc Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management shifts from a petroleum focus to a broader energy spectrum, applicable to our changing local and global demands on energy and its varied sources.
This programme is taught by experts across multiple disciplines, including those from the School of Geosciences, Business School, and School of Law. Along with addressing the fundamentals, our teaching incorporates the latest industry trends and techniques to ensure that what you learn is relevant to the evolving needs of the energy industry.
The University’s location in Aberdeen, a city at the heart of the UK’s energy transition, means students benefit from access to industry including field trips and site visits (including a residential field course), lectures by industry experts, industry-supported projects, and networking and careers events.
Throughout your studies you will develop the skills needed to address complex challenges within the energy industry such as land remediation and geoscience fundamentals, energy economics, management, and commercial law, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to one of the most urgent global transformations of our time.
This programme is suitable for students from a variety of academic backgrounds who wish to take on different roles in the energy transition. You will have the opportunity to focus on any element of the programme for your final project, developing an in-depth research project tailored to your areas of interest and career goals.
What You'll Study
- Stage 1
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Compulsory Courses
Students must take the following courses:
- PD5006 Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (0 credit points)
- GL5033 Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience (15 credit points)
- GG5072 Sustainability Transitions: Challenges and Opportunities (15 credit points)
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
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This course, which is prescribed for all taught postgraduate students, is studied entirely online, is studied entirely online, takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete and can be taken in one sitting, or spread across the first 4 weeks of term.
Topics include University orientation overview, equality & diversity, MySkills, health, safety and cyber security, and academic integrity.
Successful completion of this course will be recorded on your Transcript as ‘Achieved’.
- Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience (GL5033)
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15 Credit Points
The course covers aspects of geology, geophysics and prospect evaluation to illustrate how geologists deal with uncertainty and risk during the exploration process. It will look at the place of the geoscientist during the productive life of an oilfield. Another key aspect of this course will be the issue of communication between geoscientists and engineers. By the end of this course students should understand how geologists explore for oil and gas, and the main tools at their disposal; the role of the geophysicist; how to make prospect maps; petroleum volumetrics; subsurface fluid flow; and the creation of static reservoir models.
- Sustainability Transitions - Challenges and Opportunities (GG5072)
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15 Credit Points
This course will discuss the theoretical (and historical) evolution of the notion of sustainability, discuss various related concepts such as green growth and the green economy, introduce the topic of sustainability transitions as an interdisciplinary issue, explore the theory of sustainability transitions and discuss various technological, political, economic and socio-cultural challenges which transitions to sustainable forms of production and consumption must overcome to be successful.
Optional Courses
In addition, students will take 30 credit points from the following:
- BU5053 Introduction to Energy Economics (15 credit points)
- GG5065 Introduction to GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography and Geovisualisation (15 credit points)
- LS501C International Energy and Environmental Law (30 credit points)
- Introduction to Energy Economics (BU5053)
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15 Credit Points
This course introduces key techniques from economics and finance to allowing understanding of the basics of business decision making within the energy industries and the economic implications of key energy policies. We consider basic financial concepts such as: present value, the opportunity cost of capital and their role in business decision making in energy industries. We also consider key economic elements of markets and how the economic environment structures the way in which businesses make decisions and energy market outcomes.
- Introduction to GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography & Geovisualisation (GG5065)
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15 Credit Points
This module will introduce students to remote sensing techniques and fundamental geospatial tools for displaying and analysing geospatial data. This will include: navigation, measurement, spatial queries, geocoding, scripting, buffering, digitising, and overlay analysis. Several ‘real world’ examples will be used to illustrate the application of the tools for data exploration, spatial analyses, mapping, and visualisation. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining a sound understanding of the principles of each technique, as well as the importance of selecting the correct approach to a problem, analysing the data, and interpretation of the results.
- International Energy and Environmental Law (LS501C)
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30 Credit Points
The course deals with the regulation of international activities regarding energy and the environment. The course will consider the international legal framework regarding energy sources, and it will look at the various legal instruments at the global and regional level as well as the key actors that are involved in regulation. It will also examine environmental issues that correspond to the generation and use of energy in the international context and the responses relating to environmental protection of soil, water, air, atmosphere and species.
- Stage 2
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Compulsory Courses
Students must take the following courses:
- BU5584 The Leadership Challenge (15 credit points)
- GL5570 Earth’s Energy Resources (15 credit points)
- The Leadership Challenge (BU5584)
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15 Credit Points
This course provides an opportunity to explore and develop an understanding of your own leadership behaviour. Through workshops, group activities and discussions we investigate how personality, past experience, current situations and culture shape the way each of us behave in a leadership role. Using this information as a starting point we then explore how different leadership theories and approaches can be used as frameworks for developing a deeper understanding of leadership behaviour. You will also have an opportunity to try out a range of practical tools and techniques to assist you in the development of your own approach to leadership.
- Earth’s Energy Resources (GL5570)
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15 Credit Points
This course aims to provide students with a good grounding in the role that geoscientists will play in the drive to net-zero. The course will focus on different resources the Earth can provide to support the energy transition, particularly critical economic minerals and sustainable oil and gas extraction. Lectures and Practical Exercises will introduce the skills required to evaluate a geological resource. There will be a strong focus on the sustainable, ethical and economic arguments for utilising these resources and their importance for integrated energy systems.
Optional Courses
In addition, students will take 30 credit points from the following:
- BU55xx Resource Economics (15 credit points)
- BU555H Economics of Energy Transition (15 credit points)
- GL5584 Geoscience for the Energy Transition (15 credit points)
- Economics of Energy Transition (BU555H)
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15 Credit Points
Focusing on sustainability and innovation, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of economic aspects shaping the transition to cleaner energy sources. Uncover the essence of market failure within the energy sector, dissect the economic implications of environmental policies and scrutinise strategies for an inclusive transformation of the energy sector. Delve into the economic dynamics of electricity markets, evaluating the impact of energy transition on pricing and market structures.
- Geoscience for the Energy Transition (GL5584)
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15 Credit Points
Through lectures and site visits delivered by academics and industry professionals, you will develop a general understanding of how geoscientists can support low carbon energies in the energy transition. This will include the role of fluid flow and heat transfer in different geothermal systems, and supporting renewable energy infrastructure placement. You will gain practical experience in reservoir modelling and sustainable reservoir management using industry standard computing software.
- Stage 3
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Compulsory Courses
GL5923 Project in Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management (60 credit points)
We will endeavour to make all course options available. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page. In exceptional circumstances there may be additional fees associated with specialist courses, for example field trips.
| Fee category | Cost |
|---|---|
| EU / International students | £26,250 |
| Tuition Fees for 2025/26 Academic Year | |
| Self-funded international students commencing eligible postgraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £8,000 tuition waiver - See full terms and conditions | |
| UK | £11,100 |
| Tuition Fees for 2025/26 Academic Year Graduates of the University of Aberdeen are eligible for the Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship, which reduces the tuition fee to £7,000, in line with the current tuition fee loan amount offered by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). Please see the following for full terms and conditions: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/funding/653 | |
Funding Opportunities
- The Aberdeen Global Scholarship provides scholarships for eligible self-funded international Masters students.
- The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship provides funding for international students from selected countries; more information is available on their website.
Scholarships
All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship. Learn more about this Aberdeen Global Scholarship here.
To see our full range of scholarships, visit our Funding Database.
How You'll Study
Learning Methods
- Field Trips
- Field Work
- Group Projects
- Individual Projects
- Lectures
- Research
- Tutorials
Assessment Methods
Assessment comprises of practical exercises and research papers and essays, where students can access information from a wide array of sources, including Oil Industry journals, periodicals and other papers which are available to them. Many of the courses include ‘games’ spread over several days, which require team and negotiating skills, as well as a knowledge of technology and economics, which draw the various courses together.
Why Study Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management?
- Aberdeen is regarded as a world-leading hub for energy expertise, with organisations such as the Centre for Energy Transition, the Net Zero Technology Centre, the Energy Transition Zone, the National Decommissioning Centre and the Global Underwater Hub deploying the tremendous R&D expertise built up over the last 40 years in oil and gas to fast track the development and deployment of wind, tidal, hydrogen, geothermal, and carbon capture storage technologies.
- Learn from leading experts in each of the areas that the programme covers – geology, business, economics, science, engineering and law – to develop a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of the many factors that affect the energy industry.
- With Scotland being an unquestionable leader in the field of sustainability, and Aberdeen being ‘the energy capital of Europe’, there is no better place to learn about the energy transition than the North-East of Scotland. Our location means you benefit from direct access to industry; the curriculum includes visits to various industry locations and a residential field trip to view exploration and production facilities.
- Organisations that we work with across a number of areas include Apache, Statoil, Baker Hughes, BP, Chevron, Conoco Phillips, Dana Petroleum, Halliburton, Shell, Pemex and SaudiAramco, to name a few. These links, and more, help us deliver world-class teaching and research.
- The interdisciplinary nature of this programme means it is suitable for students from a range of backgrounds, including geosciences, engineering, law, economics, commerce, and more.
- Develop your final research project based on your areas of interest and career goals; your final project can focus on any element of the programme and is driven by you.
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Geology, Geophysics, Engineering, Law, Economics, Commerce, Business or Finance. Joint Business and Computing degrees may also be considered.
Applicants with a good degree and relevant work experience will also be considered.
Please enter your country or territory to view relevant entry requirements.
Aberdeen Global Scholarship
Eligible self-funded Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Eligibility details and further information are available on our dedicated page.
Aberdeen Global ScholarshipEnglish Language Requirements
To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
IELTS Academic:
OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT:
OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
PTE Academic:
OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169
Read more about specific English Language requirements here.
Document Requirements
You will be required to supply the following documentation with your application as proof you meet the entry requirements of this degree programme. If you have not yet completed your current programme of study, then you can still apply and you can provide your Degree Certificate at a later date.
- CV
- an up-to-date CV/Resumé
- Degree Certificate
- a degree certificate showing your qualifications
- Degree Transcript
- a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
- Personal Statement
- a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
Careers
Because the MSc Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management, formerly MSc Oil and Gas Enterprise Management, covers such a broad range of multidisciplinary courses and incorporates industry-led teaching, you will graduate with a set of high-demand skills applicable to numerous roles and sectors.
Previous graduates of the MSc Oil and Gas Enterprise Management programme have gone into roles including procurement engineering, project management, business development, consultancy, commercial law and regulation, and more.
Career Opportunities
- Business Development Coordinator
- Commercial Adviser
- Energy Finance Consultant
- Energy Policy Consultant
- Energy and Business Development Officer
- Field Services Coordinator
- Government Officer
- Process Engineer
- Project Manager
- Renewables Advice Officer
Our Experts
- Programme Leader
- Professor David Jolley
- Other Experts
- Professor David Muirhead
- Dr Stephen Bowden
- Professor John Howell
Information About Staff Changes
You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. However, these may be subject to change - see our Student Terms and Conditions page.
Get in Touch
Contact Details
- Address
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Student Recruitment & Admissions
University of Aberdeen
University Office
Regent Walk
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX