MBA Oil And Gas Management - Natural Gas & Trading

This specialisation builds strong managerial and commercial capability for the natural gas ecosystem, preparing learners for roles across upstream, midstream and downstream operations in India and overseas. The program is designed around practical learning—through major projects, summer internships and live industry engagements—so students can translate theory into real-world decision-making. With a strong analytics and technology orientation, the curriculum equips learners to work confidently with data-led tools and industry-standard platforms, supported by UPES’s smart classrooms, Analytics Lab and comprehensive library resources.

• Practice-led learning through major projects, summer internships and live projects, delivering direct industry exposure.
• Flexible career alignment, enabling students to pursue manufacturing, services or consulting pathways within the oil and gas sector.
• Global outlook through student and faculty exchanges, research collaborations, seminars, conferences and internships with leading partner institutes.
• Real-world integration via case studies, industry visits and expert guest sessions focused on contemporary sector challenges.
• Technology and analytics readiness with exposure to tools such as Advanced Excel, Power BI, SPSS, Tableau, SAP, Python (along with TEMOA, PyPSA and R-studio).

With gas markets expanding and evolving—across city gas distribution (CGD), transportation, procurement, sustainability mandates and trading—industry demand is rising for professionals who can combine commercial judgement with regulatory awareness and data-driven analysis. The program addresses this need by building hands-on competence and tool proficiency, positioning graduates for mid- to senior-level roles across consulting, finance, business development, analysis and research.

Typical roles include:

• Oil & Gas regulatory / financial consultant
• Energy analyst / SME (IT & consulting)
• ESG or sustainability specialist
• Energy efficiency consultant
• Business development (natural gas and adjacent value chains)
• Fuel procurement analyst
• CGD project manager
• Business analyst (energy/operations)
• Energy storage and e-mobility specialist
• Oil & Gas transportation, distribution and network planning roles
• Business development and marketing, design and planning roles
• Procurement and supply management (energy value chain)

The specialisation has seen strong placement outcomes, with graduates recruited by leading energy companies, consulting firms and technology-driven employers, alongside growing interest from mid-sized start-ups. Recruiters commonly include GAIL Gas, Total, Adani Gas and Jio-bp, alongside ONGC, Shell, Exxon Mobil, Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Infosys, Wipro, EY and Deloitte, among others. Entry compensation typically ranges from INR 6–30 lakh per annum, depending on role, capability and exposure gained through internships and live projects.

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Students who are interested in pursuing an MBA in Oil & Gas Management (Natural Gas & Trading) must satisfy the specified minimum eligibility criteria: Minimum 50% marks in Class X, XII and Graduation. Graduation From a recognized University in any stream.

The selection criteria for individuals aspiring to pursue an MBA in Oil & Gas Management (Natural Gas & Trading) at UPES School of Business depend on the individual's performance in UPESMET / National Level Exams / followed by Personal Interview.

Non-Examination Pathways: Students having a minimum eligible MAT /CMAT 2025 score of 70 percentile will be exempted from the UPES Management Entrance Test and will only be called for Group Discussion and Interview, if qualified. Valid 50 percentile and above score of CAT 2024/ XAT 2025 A score of minimum 400 or above for GMAT, a score of 120 and above in NMAT 2024 / 25 scores will also be accepted.