Program Objectives and Format
The objectives of this program are to provide managers in the worldwide petroleum industry with an overview of the key business aspects of the upstream and downstream petroleum business; to explore the important functional management issues facing managers today, including technical, environmental, legal, financial, marketing and petroleum accounting; and to develop key management skills, including strategic planning, leadership, project management and the negotiation process, required by today’s international petroleum industry managers. This four-week program can be taken consecutively in one year or individually over a period of a few years. Over the past eight years participants have consistently called this program "the BEST management program in the petroleum industry today!"

Who Should Attend
This program is intended for managers in the many functional areas of the international petroleum and natural gas industry, such as exploration, production, refinery and petrochemical operations, marketing, law, human resources, accounting or finance. Participants will expand their knowledge of the business aspects of the international petroleum industry, broaden their management skills and be given an opportunity to share experiences with others from similar backgrounds. Delegates from over 40 countries have attended this excellent, internationally focused program.

Instructional Format
The instructional format consists of a combination of lectures by highly respected specialists and team participation in a classic IHRDC business workshop. The workshop, which typically takes almost one half of the instruction time, has been highly rated by past participants for its effectiveness in internalizing the learning, generating discussion among team participants, and creating long-lasting friendships and contacts around the world. This combination of excellent lecturers and interactive workshop sessions has proven to be an ideal way to expose the participants to the practical needs of today’s international energy managers.

Awarding of Certificate
A Certificate in Petroleum Management is issued to individuals who successfully complete all four units of this program.

Program Location and Accommodations
The program will be held at the John Hancock Conference Center in the attractive Back Bay section of Boston. Known as America’s Walking City, Boston is also the historical, educational, and cultural center of the United States. For your convenience, IHRDC has reserved guest rooms for program attendees at several area hotels. Enrollees needing assistance with accommodations should contact IHRDC for bookings. Rooms are limited—early reservations are encouraged.