Program Description

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Oil and Gas Management is a specialized postgraduate program tailored for professionals seeking leadership roles in the dynamic and capital-intensive energy sector. This program integrates business administration principles with sector-specific knowledge across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. With a strong emphasis on strategic leadership, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks, the program equips participants to address the complex economic, political, and environmental challenges in global energy markets.

Designed for executives, mid-level managers, and aspiring policymakers, the MBA offers practical learning through case studies, industry simulations, and exposure to real-world energy management practices. The curriculum also covers contemporary topics such as energy transition, environmental governance, and investment strategies in emerging oil and gas economies like Somalia.

Mode of Study

The MBA in Oil and Gas Management is offered through both full-time and part-time formats over two academic years (six semesters). Delivery modes include traditional in-person classes, online sessions, and hybrid formats classes to accommodate working professionals. Students participate in seminars, workshops, site visits, and capstone projects, with a strong focus on experiential learning, policy analysis, and applied industry research.

Program Objectives

Develop Strategic Leadership: Cultivate visionary leaders capable of managing oil and gas enterprises in volatile, uncertain, and globally interconnected energy markets.

Enhance Sectoral Competence: Equip students with specialized knowledge in petroleum economics, exploration, logistics, energy finance, environmental compliance, and supply chain management.

Strengthen Policy and Regulatory Capacity: Train professionals to understand, develop, and implement national energy laws, regulatory frameworks, and local content strategies for sustainable industry growth.

Promote Sustainable Energy Development: Foster awareness and capability in environmental stewardship, corporate social responsibility, and energy transition strategies.

Support National Economic Transformation: Develop local talent to manage Somalia’s oil and gas resources transparently and effectively, contributing to broader economic development and energy security.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• Analyze global and regional energy markets and the economic role of petroleum resources.
• Formulate and lead strategic business plans for energy enterprises, integrating corporate governance and geopolitical awareness.
• Evaluate legal and environmental implications of oil and gas operations in compliance with international and national standards.
• Apply advanced financial models for energy investment decisions, project financing, and risk management.
• Optimize petroleum supply chains and execute large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders, including governments, multinational companies, and communities, to foster sustainable and inclusive energy practices.

Career Prospects

Energy Sector Executives: Leading exploration, refining, or distribution operations for petroleum companies or energy corporations.

Regulatory and Policy Advisors: Shaping public policy, managing petroleum contracts, or working in regulatory bodies like the Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA).

Project Finance and Investment Managers: Structuring investment deals, conducting due diligence, and managing risk in oil and gas infrastructure projects.

Sustainability and EIA Specialists: Leading environmental and social governance (ESG) initiatives, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations, and engaging in community development.

Energy Consultants: Advising governments and private clients on sector reform, energy planning, or production-sharing agreements (PSAs).