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Master's degree

Master's Degree in Oil and Gas Management

Start date:

02.03.2027
Duration: 2 Years Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17:30 pm to 21:30 pm
Modality: Online

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Are you ready for the new challenges in the Oil and Gas industry?

The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation. The development of Vaca Muerta and other unconventional resources , the incorporation of new technologies, and the growth of new projects present opportunities that require professionals capable of understanding the industry beyond their own area of ​​expertise.

La Master's Degree in Gas and Oil Management Universidad Austral It provides a comprehensive and cross-cutting view of the sector, combining specific knowledge of the hydrocarbon industry with tools of management, strategy and decision making.

Through interdisciplinary training, you will be able to understand the technological, economic, commercial, legal, regulatory, environmental and management dimensions of the business and enhance your profile to take on new professional challenges.


 

Throughout the master's program you will:

  • Expand your strategic view of the energy sector , both in Argentina and in the international market.

  • Develop managerial skills applied to operational, legal and technological aspects , enhancing your professional profile.

  • Acquire multidisciplinary knowledge of the entire business value chain (Upstream, Midstream and Downstream).

  • Understanding the economics, marketing and regulation of the sector, incorporating criteria for decision-making with real impact.

  • Leading and promoting hydrocarbon projects , generating sustainable competitive advantages in public and private organizations.

  • Master key tools to solve the main challenges of the industry and manage projects with a comprehensive vision.

Our University's Master's Degree in Oil and Gas Management is #1 in Argentina and #3 worldwide in the "Oil and Gas Management and Trade Ranking", according to Eduniversal Ranking 2024 Best Master.

Complete the form and you will receive information about fees and the study plan by email.

 

Why study at Austral University?

  • Recognized academic excellence: the Universidad Austral stands out as #1 in Private Management in Argentina y #1 in Employability, according to the main international rankings.

  • Prestigious academic body : leading professors and specialists in the energy sector, with extensive professional and academic experience , who continue to practice.

  • Practical and applied approach : methodology oriented towards solving real problems , case analysis and strategic decision making.

  • Comprehensive and up-to-date training : interdisciplinary content that integrates management, technology, economics and regulatory framework , aligned with the current challenges of the sector.

  • Networking and professional development : access to a valuable networking network among participants, teachers and industry leaders.

  • International projection : a university with strong regional and global recognition, preparing professionals with strategic vision and international reach.

Mode

The Master's program lasts 2 years and combines the flexibility of online training with opportunities for face-to-face meetings and exchanges.

  • Modality: Online, virtual, and live classes via Zoom. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17:30 PM to 21:30 PM
  • In-person sessions: Optional, highly recommended, in-person meetings are planned at the headquarters of the Universidad Austral in CABA.

 

Theses

ANALYSIS AND PERSPECTIVES ON THE TRANSPORT AND EVACUATION OF MEDANITO CRUDE OIL IN ARGENTINA.

Analysis of existing transport systems and new projects, coordination between public and private investment, the regulatory framework and the strategic planning necessary to sustain the competitiveness of Argentine crude in the international market.

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Federico Caceres
Business Operations Analyst - Vista Energy

Academic director

Additional Information

La Master's Degree in Oil and Gas Management from the Universidad Austral It's a master's degree. Interdisciplinary, directed to professionals seeking to develop a strategic and comprehensive vision of the hydrocarbon industryincorporating management, leadership and decision-making tools in a constantly transforming energy context.

It is especially geared towards:

  • A who se relate with the different areas de a company oil y su ecosystem: from patients, and y Suppliers to authorities regulatory (national y provincial).
  • Engineers, geologists and technical professionals who wish to expand their training towards management, business and strategic planning.

  • Lawyers interested in deepening their knowledge of the legal, regulatory and contractual framework of the energy sector.

  • Economists, graduates in Administration and professionals in economic sciences who seek to specialize in the economics, marketing and management of the gas and oil business.

  • Managers, middle managers and professionals who work —or aspire to work— in energy companies, consulting firms, public bodies and regulators.

  • Professionals from the public or private sector who participate in the design, analysis or implementation of energy policies.

 

  • To introduce and deepen multidisciplinary knowledge of the Gas and Oil industry, integrating technology (Upstream, Midstream and Downstream), economics, marketing, regulation, environmental impact, strategic planning and financial management.

  • Develop high-level professional skills to identify, analyze and solve complex problems in the hydrocarbon sector.

  • To foster an interdisciplinary management vision , oriented towards the search for creative solutions and strategic decision-making.

  • To train leaders capable of performing in the areas of Technology, Legal and Management , with a comprehensive understanding of the energy business.

  • To provide specific knowledge and advanced tools for problem-solving and efficient management in the Gas and Oil market.

Curriculum

The plan consists of 6 areas , organized into 4 modules :

Areas of training

  • Oil and Gas Industry Technology

  • Economics and Marketing

  • Legal and Regulatory Framework

  • Environment

  • Financial Planning and Management

  • Humanities Subjects


1 MODULE

  • 1.1 Gas and Oil Economics. International and National Market

  • 1.2 Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry. Downstream – Midstream

  • 1.3 Legal and Regulatory Aspects

  • 1.4 Practical Sessions with optional in-person attendance I (*)


2 MODULE

  • 2.1 Gas and Oil Marketing. International and National. Decision Making

  • 2.2 Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry. Upstream

  • 2.3 Environmental Management

  • 2.4 Practical Sessions with optional in-person attendance II (*)


3 MODULE

  • 3.1 Strategic Planning and Financial Management

  • 3.2 Economics and Finance

  • 3.3 Professional Ethics

  • 3.4 Monitoring of the Final Project and Tutoring


4 MODULE

Different approaches:

  • Technological focus
  • Legal approach
  • Business focus

(*) Recordings of classes using this approach are subject to approval by the Director.


Integrator Final Work

The final evaluation method consists of the completion of an individual Final Project , with oral and public defense, under the guidance of a Director.

The Final Project is a professional application project whose objective is to demonstrate proficiency in the conceptual, practical and methodological handling of the current state of knowledge in the discipline and to test the ability of the future specialist in the design and production of a solution to a specific problem situation.

Those who comply with the promotion system will achieve the degree and obtain the title of "Master in Gas and Oil Management".

Official recognition and national validity of the degree granted by the Ministry of Education through Resolution No. 51/10, 160/11, 2385/15 and 2641/17 and by CONEAU through Accreditation Resolution No. 33/21.

DISCOUNTS AND BENEFITS

  • UA undergraduate graduates:
    • 25% off all UA postgraduate academic offerings (master's degrees, diplomas and programs).
    • 20% off master's degrees IAE and 10% in targeted programs of IAE.
  • UA Postgraduate Graduates:
    • 20% on the academic offer of UA diplomas and programs.
  • Former students (non-graduates):
    • 15% on the academic offer of UA diplomas and programs.

 Important: Discounts are not cumulative and are subject to availability.

PAYMENT PLANS

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  • Applicants must be graduates of a university program of four or more years in duration. Those without a university degree but with proven professional experience will be evaluated by the Board of Directors.
  • Reading material in English.
  • Attend the admissions interview.

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