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Develop analytical skills and understand commercial and regulatory processes for a career in the energy industries
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(MSc) International Energy Commerce
Degree Duration
12 months
Pathways Available
Pre-Master's open_in_new15 months :
3 months pathway + 1 year degree
18 months :
6 months pathway + 1 year degree
Start Dates
January | September
This course will prepare you for a business and management career related to the energy industries. You will learn the economics, accounting, finance and management of the energy and natural resources sector. You can choose from a range of specialist modules, such as electricity economics and policy, petroleum economics and policy, economic regulation and low carbon transition, international relations, and transatlantic negotiation simulation.
As the world economy is transitioning from a high-carbon to a low-carbon energy mix, our curriculum has evolved. No matter what the energy source, we focus on teaching what’s necessary for a successful business career in the energy sector: issue identification, critical thinking and problem solving.
You will learn to analyse, synthesise, and articulate concepts and best practices relevant to the energy industry. You will understand the fundamental drivers of various energy markets, such as oil, gas, and electric power. You’ll be equipped to become or to assist C-suite decision-makers in the energy industries. You’ll acquire this knowledge and skills through lectures, seminars, master classes, internships or projects, and student-led extracurricular activities.
Alumni of this course have gone on to work in areas such as, international or national energy companies, finance, consulting, and government, or non-government organisationsSome notable examples include:Shell, Total, Maersk, Phillips 66, CNPC, Sinopec, CNOOC, Pemex, Petronas, Pertamina, NNPC, GNPC
CEPMLP students can apply for a global internship with Pagoda Projects to develop employability skills and gain valuable international work experience.
The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.
| What’s the difference between the one or two terms? | |
| One Term | Two Terms |
| 3 months of study | Six months of study |
| Additional academic English and subject-related support | |
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