Program Overview
This 15-credit online course at SCQF level 11 equips students with data management skills for the energy sector, focusing on nuclear power, oil and gas, and wind. Delivered part-time over 10 weeks, it combines pre-recorded lectures, group activities, and optional live sessions. The program aims to enhance employability in roles such as Data Engineer and Information Manager, emphasizing the importance of data management for positive business and public outcomes.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This is a 15-credit short course at SCQF level 11 delivered online part-time for 10 weeks. This cross-industry data management course is aimed at new and current practitioners. The program focuses on the development of the energy sector towards the fourth industrial revolution, specifically focusing on nuclear power, oil and gas, and wind. It emphasizes the importance of energy data management in all aspects of the asset lifecycle, from original equipment manufacturers to decommissioning. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage data and information in the energy sector, ultimately leading to better business and public outcomes.
Assessment:
Students are typically assessed through a portfolio assessment.
Teaching:
The course is delivered through a combination of pre-recorded lecture materials, asynchronous group and individual learning activities, required and recommended readings, individually directed literature research, and a small number of optional live sessions (which are recorded for on-demand viewing). Students are expected to spend 6-12 hours per week studying the course materials. The staff on this course have extensive experience in industrial data and information management, both in industry and academia, as well as experience in analytics and digital working. Guest lecturers from industry and other external bodies are invited to speak on an ad hoc basis.
Careers:
The course is designed to increase the employability of students across the different arms of the bulk power generation industry. Relevant job titles include: Data Engineer, Data Manager, Data Steward, Engineering Data Specialist, Lifecycle Information Manager, Information Analyst, and Information Manager.
Other:
The course emphasizes the importance of data management for achieving positive business and public outcomes. Students are expected to conduct independent research and supplement their learning by seeking out additional materials related to their interests. The course also highlights the role of data management in various stages of the asset lifecycle, from the initial design and manufacturing to decommissioning. The university regularly reviews its courses and the content and structure may change over time. Students are advised to consult the course and module disclaimer for more information.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- Course participants must be domiciled in Scotland to be eligible for a fee-waiver place.
- All other applicants can pay to study the course - £350 entire course
