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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
All the recent discussion about layoffs has got me thinking about possible options for continuing education in the event that I lose my job sometime in the immediate future.
In the past I've always had a desire to go back to school and complete an MSc in the new-ish Reservoir Characterization program at UofC. But that obviously is a fairly long commitment and the folks in the program had mentioned that acceptance is pretty competitive when I last inquired.
Obviously my education and experience is in the technical side of the industry but the business side has always called out to me. When I was doing my undergrad I did complete a minor degree in Applied Energy Economics. I have no desire, at this point, to pursue an MBA or any sort of financial degree. Are there any programs that could be useful towards potentially branching out or crossing over into the business side of the industry?
Can anyone comment on programs like:
Energy Asset Management at SAIT
CAPPA Oil and Gas Production Accounting at SAIT
Professional Management specializing in Risk Management at UofC
Is there anything else that could be recommended as a go-forward option?
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I'm a geoscientist and I did my MBA while employed, I then got laid off lol. I've found great employment since continuing where I left off.
I would not recommend the MBA program, its useless especially so UofCs.
I've thought about CAPPA, CFA, FRM... or an MSc in Petroleum engineering, I'm on the same boat as you don't really know where to re-re-start if laid off.