Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), has opened applications for the third intake of its Executive Master in Energy and Resources programme.
Conducted in partnership with Georgetown University, Texas A&M University and HEC Paris, courses offer an innovative educational approach to the field of energy and resources by integrating geopolitics, public policy, technology, finance, management, and strategy into study.
Designed for managers and executives, the 16-month programme targets those working in areas where production, consumption or environmental impact of energy and natural resources are likely to affect profits or policy.
The first batch of students, who started classes in February last year, completed courses in May. The 28 participants, of whom over 80 percent were Qatari, represented 11 business sectors.
Courses seek to teach participants how to conduct strategic analysis, reach effective decisions, and manage operations with a global understanding of E&R issues.
Dr Antoine Hyafil, Academic Director of the programme, said: “The number of applications grows each year and the admission process is getting more and more selective, which I take as a testimony to the relevance of having such a programme on energy and resources offered locally and customised to fit Qatar’s needs.”
The 350-hour part-time programme is conducted in English and structured around an introductory module, followed by four intensive 10- to 11-day modules.
Each module consists of courses incorporating academic presentations, simulations and case studies, with participants required to conduct independent study and submit assignments online between sessions. Topics include geopolitics, fossil fuels, power technologies, petrochemicals, commodity and climate financial markets.
Applicants are expected to have a bachelor’s degree, a proven record of professional achievements, and demonstrate potential to assume greater managerial responsibilities.
Graduates will receive an Executive Master’s degree from HBKU and will be eligible to receive certificates of completion from partner universities: Georgetown University, HEC Paris, and Texas A&M University.
Details can be found at http://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/ExecutiveMasterE&R or e-mail hbku.e&r@qf.org.qa
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