Introduction
Professional Masters Of Energy Economics. Options-Oil And Gas Economics, Gas And Power Economics, Energy Policy & Regulation
Emerald Energy Institute for Petroleum & Energy Economics, Policy and Strategic Studies, University of Port Harcourt, is an Institute for graduate education in petroleum, energy economics, management & policy. Its vision is to educate, empower and engage professionals and corporate decision makers in the petroleum and energy sectors. The Modular, flexible and intensive Ph.D is run in collaboration with Petroleum Engineering Department.
Methods of Instruction and Objectives
The curriculum is flexible and intensive. It is delivered in modules by University faculty and industry experts from Nigeria and abroad. On completion of this programme, the graduates would amongst others, have acquired skills that are relevant for careers in petroleum and energy industries; in government ministries, departments and parastatals that are responsible for managing petroleum and energy resources; and in banking/financial institutions, and energy and petroleum policy consulting units, and the academia.
Admission Requirements
Applicants shall be required to have a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division in a relevant degree in Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Law, Sciences, Geosciences, and Engineering. However, candidates with Second Class Honours Lower Division with at least 3 years experience in the energy and petroleum industry may be considered. All candidates must also satisfy the minimum matriculation requirements of the University of Port Harcourt.
Programme Duration
The Professional Masters Programmes (Masters of Energy Economics) at EEI can be completed in 12 months for Full Time students and a maximum of 24 months.
Award of Degree
Successful candidates at the end of the programme shall receive an M.Sc degree in Energy/Petroleum Economics, Management and Policy of the University of Port Harcourt.
