The programme provides students with overall knowledge relating to the field of energy, oil and gas management. It is designed to prepare future junior executives and business managers for the emerging oil & gas industry in Cyprus to be fully trained and competent in all aspects of management, economics, law and technology so that they may function effectively in this emerging industry.
The proposed Bachelor degree is designed to have learning outcomes related to: knowledge, application of knowledge and understanding of the oil and gas technologies and the management of energy. The curriculum equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge, investigative and analytical skills, and the understanding of the business and management processes necessary to develop a career in the Oil & Gas industry.
The programme has both an academic and market orientation. Thus, it targets students that intend to pursue post-graduate studies, as well as those that will enter the job market after graduation.
First and second-year courses offered also in Greek
It is expected with almost certainty that the discovery of oil and gas in the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone will prompt the establishment of new companies and operations with an increasing number of job opportunities. These jobs are expected to be in three related categories:
This need can be met with a post-graduate degree programme in Oil and Gas Technology.
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-110 | Accounting I | 6 |
| ACCT-111 | Accounting II | 6 |
| BADM-230 | Business Law | 6 |
| BADM-431 | Research Methods in Business | 6 |
| BADM-475 | Strategy and Business Policy | 6 |
| BADM-496 | Project / Thesis | 6 |
| ECON-261 | Principles of Microeconomics | 6 |
| ECON-262 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 6 |
| FIN-266 | Managerial Finance | 6 |
| IMGT-488 | Operations Management | 6 |
| MGT-281 | Introduction to Management | 6 |
| MKTG-291 | Marketing | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OGAS-105 | Introduction to Energy Management | 6 |
| OGAS-211 | Introduction to Physical Geology | 6 |
| OGAS-212 | Petroleum Geology | 6 |
| OGAS-215 | Fuel Science and Technology | 6 |
| OGAS-310 | Economics for the Oil and Gas Industry | 6 |
| OGAS-311 | Oil and Gas Law | 6 |
| OGAS-315 | The International Oil and Gas Markets | 6 |
| OGAS-325 | International Law of the Seas | 6 |
| OGAS-425 | Petroleum Engineering Essentials | 6 |
| OGAS-430 | Energy Safety and Risk Management | 6 |
| OGAS-450 | Oil and Gas Accounting | 6 |
| OGEN-110 | Energy Technologies for the Future | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT-282 | Small Business and Entrepreneurship | 6 |
| MGT-465 | Project Management for the Energy Sector | 6 |
| MIS-460 | Supply Chain Management | 6 |
| OGEN-220 | Renewable Energy Resources | 6 |
| OGEN-225 | Global Climate Change and Adaptation | 6 |
| OGEN-315 | Sustainable Futures | 6 |
| OGEN-320 | Environmental Law | 6 |
| OGEN-350 | European Energy and Environment Policy | 6 |
| OGEN-410 | Ecosystems and Environmental Quality | 6 |
| OGEN-420 | Energy Security and Geopolitics | 6 |
| OGEN-460 | Environmental Impact Management | 6 |
| OGEN-480 | Special Topics in Energy, Oil and Gas | 6 |
| OGEN-485 | Energy-related Internship | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-231 | Business Communications | 6 |
| BADM-332 | Technical Writing and Research | 6 |
| BENG-100 | College English | 6 |
| COMM-200 | Business and Professional Communication | 6 |
| ENGL-100 | Basic Writing | 6 |
| ENGL-101 | English Composition | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP-150 | Microcomputer Applications | 6 |
| MATH-105 | Intermediate Algebra | 6 |
| MATH-108 | Finite Maths with Applied Calculus | 6 |
| MATH-221 | Statistics I | 6 |
| MIS-151 | Business Software Applications | 6 |
| Course Code | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH-105 | Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| ART-110 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 6 |
| ART-111 | Greek Art | 6 |
| BADM-121 | Business Ethics | 6 |
| ENGL-102 | Western World Literature and Composition | 6 |
| ESCI-200 | Society and Environment | 6 |
| EUS-105 | Introduction to the European Union | 6 |
| HIST-201 | World History to 1500 | 6 |
| HIST-257 | Modern Cypriot History and Politics | 6 |
| IREL-102 | World History Since 1500 | 6 |
| MUCT-107 | Music Appreciation | 6 |
| PHIL-120 | Ethics | 6 |
| PSCI-101 | American National Government | 6 |
| PSY-110 | General Psychology I | 6 |
| PSY-111 | General Psychology II | 6 |
| PSY-210 | Social Psychology | 6 |
| SOC-101 | Principles of Sociology | 6 |
| UNIC-100 | University Experience | 6 |
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.
English Language Proficiency
The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
| English Qualification | ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 525 and above |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 193 and above |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 80 and above |
| IELTS | 6 and above |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | B and above |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | C and above |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | C and above |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 3 and above |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level B2 and above |
| Anglia | Level B2 and above |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
650 average score for ALL skills and above |
English Language Proficiency
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.
1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.
2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:
| Level of English | Hour of tuition/work | Credits | Additional course load permitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 English Composition | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| ENGL-100 Basic Writing | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-100 College English | 6 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-070 English Language Skills | 12 | 4 | 6 credit hours |
| BENG-060 English for Beginners | 20 | 2 | No other credits |
3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:
| English Qualification | ENGL-101 | ENGL-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 550+ | 513-547 |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 213+ | 183-210 |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 79+ | 65-78 |
| IELTS | 6.5+ | 5.5-6.0 |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | Grade A or B | Grade C |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | A or B or C | A or B |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | A or B | C |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass | N/A |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 4 | Level 3 |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level C1 | Level B2 |
| Anglia | Proficiency or Masters | Advanced |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass | N/A |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
840-1000 average score for ALL skills | 650-835 average score for ALL skills |
4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.
Yearly tuition fees:
International / Non EU Students: 9.300 Euro
Local / EU Students: 8.940 Euro
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OTHER FEES |
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES |
ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES |
|
Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
55 |
55 |
|
Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
86 |
0 |
|
Registration fee (per semester) |
26 |
0 |
|
Health & accident insurance (per year) |
175 |
0 |
|
Student activities fee (per semester) |
20 |
0 |
|
Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester) |
15 |
0 |
|
International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment) |
400 |
0 |
|
Transcript fee (per copy) |
5 |
5 |
|
Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS) |
52 |
52 |
|
Second exam fee (per course) |
65 |
65 |
|
Graduation application fee |
60 |
60 |
|
Total |
959 |
273 |
Contact Person: UNIC
Phone: +35722778744
Email: admissions@unic.ac.cy
