Decision and Risk Analysis
In Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production
Course Details
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ENHANCE ECONOMIC VALUE & MANAGE PROJECT RISKS
Learn how to approach modeling decisions and uncertainties in oil and gas project management. This includes risks associated with estimates of hydrocarbon reserves and recovery rates, and economic risks related to investment costs and oil prices. Analyze case studies to see strategies that work for industry leaders. Use software demonstrations to familiarize with analysis tools and practices.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
There are no sessions scheduled at this time. For more information about the next class date, please contact us at execed@mccombs.utexas.edu or 512-471-5893.
What You'll Learn
Gain the information and options available to enhance economic value and manage project risks in the hydrocarbon production industry.
Analyzing risk as it relates to the production of hydrocarbons over the life of an oil field
- Learn how risks should be incorporated into decision making in oil and gas investments
- Understand how to frame the decision opportunity (decision hierarchies and strategy tables)
Economic Modeling
- Model complex projects with influence diagrams
- Learn how to do deterministic sensitivity analysis (Tornado Diagrams)
- Develop skills using decision trees as a means of structuring risky problems
Gain the skills to enhance economic value and manage project risks
- Experience hands-on work with software tools for analysis of risky decisions (Participants will be encouraged to use personal laptops)
- Managing project risks
- Enhancing economic value
Attending this Course
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Individuals
This course is appropriate for professionals or investors who work in any part of the energy industry. -
Teams
Organizations often send pairs or small teams, to support the launch of new initiatives. -
Requirements & Credit
There are no prerequisites for this course. Participants earn .70 CEUs for this course, as well as a certificate of completion. Our classes are available for university credit. Please contact us for more information.
Well Rounded Course
Excellent instruction! Great course!
Instructor
Instructor
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James Dyer
Dr. James S. Dyer holds the Fondren Centennial Chair in Business in the McCombs School of Business. He served as chair of the Department of Information, Risk, and Operations Management for nine years (1988-97).
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Reimbursement Options
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Course Location
In person courses take place at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center and adjoining Rowling Hall on the UT campus in Austin. These world-class facilities provide a comfortable and convenient learning environment, with direct access to the 40 acres of campus and within walking distance of downtown Austin. Live online and on-demand course options are available for many courses.