2. Appraise the risks associated with future oil investment and the operation of the petroleum industry.
3. Evaluate petroleum fiscal systems and their effects on project viability
4. Evaluate the global trends and movement in oil and gas markets, timing efficiency and benchmarking in the industry.
5. Critically appraise the effects of current and future trends on the dynamics of the industry including the impact of the unconventional resources and renewable energy
6. Evaluate the strategic approaches in the future oil and gas industry.