Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes aim to prepare graduates who are capable of analyzing the economic and financial aspects of the oil and gas sector, understanding energy markets, evaluating economic indicators, and contributing to investment- and planning-related decision-making in this sector.
Knowledge and Understanding
- Understand the fundamental principles of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied economics.
- Identify the nature of the oil and gas industry, its main stages, and its associated value chains.
- Understand the mechanisms of supply, demand, pricing, and trade in oil, gas, and energy markets.
- Understand concepts related to costs, revenues, investment, and financing in energy projects.
- Identify economic policies and legislation relevant to the oil and gas sector.
Practical and Specialized Skills
- Analyze economic data and indicators related to oil and gas production, consumption, and prices.
- Apply statistical and economic methods to study trends in energy markets.
- Prepare economic reports related to the oil and gas sector and interpret their findings.
- Contribute to the preliminary assessment of the economic feasibility of projects and investments in the energy sector.
- Use digital tools, analytical software, and spreadsheets to process economic data.
Analytical and Professional Skills
- Analyze the factors affecting oil and gas prices and changes in global markets.
- Evaluate the economic impacts of changes in energy policies, production, and trade.
- Use economic indicators to support planning and decision-making related to energy projects.
- Understand the economic, environmental, and developmental dimensions of sustainability in the oil and gas sector.
- Prepare economic research and reports while adhering to accuracy, objectivity, and professional ethics.