Program Overview
The Energy, Oil and Gas Management program at UNIC provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, equipping them with knowledge in management, economics, law, and technology. The flexible curriculum allows for specialization through electives, preparing graduates for careers as junior executives and business managers in the emerging oil and gas sector in Cyprus. The program also offers opportunities for further studies in related fields.
Program Outline
Energy, Oil and Gas Management (BSc, 4 Years)
Degree Overview:
Aims:
The program aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of energy, oil, and gas management. It trains future junior executives and business managers to be fully equipped for the emerging oil and gas industry in Cyprus. Graduates will possess well-rounded knowledge and understanding of management, economics, law, and technology within this sector.
Objectives:
- Equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge of oil and gas technologies, investigative and analytical skills, and a holistic understanding of business and management processes within the industry.
- Offer a program with both academic and market orientation, catering to students who intend to pursue postgraduate studies as well as those who wish to enter the job market directly after graduation.
- Prepare students for the anticipated job opportunities surrounding the discovery of oil and gas in the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone. These opportunities are expected to fall into three categories:
- Vocational workers: mechanics, welders, plumbers, electricians
- Business managers and executives: professionals with detailed knowledge of the oil and gas industry
- Science-oriented technical staff: high-level technical/engineering personnel for various operational technologies and processes
Further Studies:
Graduates of the program have various opportunities for further studies:
- Master of Science (MSc) degree in Oil and Gas or Energy Technology
- Related postgraduate degrees (e.g., Master in Laws (LLM) with relevant specialization)
- Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA or Institute of Marketing)
Outline:
Structure:
The program consists of 240 ECTS credits divided into six sections:
- Section A – Business Requirements (72 ECTS credits): Focuses on foundational business subjects like accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and business law.
- Section B – Major Requirements (72 ECTS credits): Dives into core themes of energy, oil, and gas management, including introduction to energy management, physical geology, petroleum geology, fuel science and technology, economics of the industry, oil and gas law, international law of the seas, petroleum engineering essentials, energy safety and risk management, oil and gas accounting, and energy technologies for the future.
- Section C – Major Electives (30-54 ECTS credits): Allows students to specialize further by choosing from electives such as small business and entrepreneurship, project management for the energy sector, supply chain management, renewable energy resources, global climate change and adaptation, sustainable futures, environmental law, European energy and environment policy, ecosystems and environmental quality, energy security and geopolitics, environmental impact management, and energy-related internships.
- Section D – Language Expression (18-30 ECTS credits): Courses focus on developing strong communication skills through options such as business and professional communication, technical writing and research, college English, and courses on Western World literature and composition.
- Section E – Computer and Math Electives (12-24 ECTS credits): Provides students with essential technical skills via courses like microcomputer applications, intermediate algebra, finite mathematics, statistics, and business software applications.
- Section F – Humanities and Social Sciences Electives (12-24 ECTS credits): Offers a well-rounded education with humanities and social science electives, including cultural anthropology, introduction to visual arts, Greek art, business ethics, World History to 1500, modern Cypriot history and politics, world history since 1500, music appreciation, ethics, American national government, general psychology, social psychology, principles of sociology, and university experience.
Schedule:
The program uses a semester system. However, the provided information only offers an indicative breakdown of some semesters due to the flexible nature of the program. However, it is mentioned that assessments generally comprise a final exam and continuous assessment throughout the semester, which may include mid-terms, projects, and class participation. Final grades are calculated based on the weight and marks obtained in both forms of assessment. Using these obtained grades, semester and cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) are calculated.
Careers:
The program prepares graduates for potential careers as:
- Junior executives
- Business managers
- Professionals in the emerging oil and gas industry in Cyprus
Other:
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Conclusion
The program offers a comprehensive and contemporary curriculum, preparing graduates for numerous career paths related to energy, oil, and gas management. Its flexible structure allows for individualization through various elective options and caters to a diverse range of learning styles. Given the growing focus on renewable energy sources, it would be beneficial to understand the program's specific coverage of this important area and its integration within the curriculum.
