Summary of module for applicants:

The module will introduce you to theoretical and empirical framework to analyse evolving nature of oil and gas sector. In particular, it focuses on transformational change presented by innovation, sustainability and transition of strategies, policies and processes in the oil and gas sector. Drawing on the conceptual underpinning the module provides a petroleum (oil and gas) sector-specific overview introducing students to major themes and debates.

Main topics of study:

• Unconventional Oil and Gas
• Environmental Constraints
• Renewable Energy
• Electricity in Transportation
• Integration or not?
• Portfolio Choices
• Joint Ventures
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Company Models
• Human Capital Development
• Adapting the Organisation

Learning Outcomes for the module

The following codes identify where a learning outcome meets one of the UEL core competencies:

• Digital Proficiency - Code = (DP)
• Industry Connections - Code = (IC)
• Emotional Intelligence Development - Code = (EID)
• Social Intelligence Development - Code = (SID)
• Physical Intelligence Development - Code = (PID)
• Cultural Intelligence Development - Code = (CID)
• Community Connections - Code = (CC)
• UEL Give-Back - Code = (UGB)
• Cognitive Intelligence – Code = (COI)

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

Knowledge

• Become familiar with and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and their applicability to contemporary, sector-specific debates (IC)
• Demonstrate both conceptual and applied perspectives (COI)

Thinking skills

• Demonstrate critical awareness of the study’s conceptual underpinnings and applying them to analyse and synthesise industry-related problems (IC)

Subject-based practical skills

• Develop and express ideas an analytically sound manner through an industry project (COI)
• Have effective oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments using a range of academic, industry and media sources (EID)

 Skills for life and work (general skills)

• Ability to gather empirical evidence from secondary sources and publicly-available data, condense information and present it in an inclusive manner (CC)