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Doha - Hamad bin Khalifa University, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, this month hosted the French Ambassador as part of its innovative Executive Master in Energy and Resources (E&R) program,plusa number of world-renowned experts on climate change and sustainability as guest lecturers.
The first cohort of participants on the programconcluded their studies with a final module ahead of graduationthat offered themthe opportunity to learn more about climate change from Ambassador of France to the State of Qatar,His Excellency Eric Chevallier, and former Qatar National Food Security Programme Chairman Fahad Al Attiya.
From May 3rd to May 5th, the program was also honored to host Benoit Leguet, Managing Director and Head of Research at CDC Climat, as a visiting professor. Professor Leguet taught a specialized course on Carbon Finance, EU Energy and Climate Policy, andspoke about COP 21 (the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change),to be hosted in Parisat the end of 2015.
Leguet, who for more than a decade has been advising decision makers within public and private organizations on issues relating to the transition to a low-carbon economy, commented on the opportunity: "Hamad bin Khalifa University's Executive Master in Energy and Resources program serves as an eye-opener for people looking to understand how a variety of issues will affect the energy sector in the future. With most participants already working in this field, they brought up a number ofpertinent questions and even challenged my responses, opening up important discussions on the financial and operational impact of climate change in the coming years."
The 16-month Executive Master, offered in partnership with Georgetown University, Texas A&M University, and HEC Paris, integrates the disciplines of geopolitics, public policy, technology, finance, management, and strategy into its study of energy and resources. Specifically designed for ambitious professionals with experience or a strong interest in the energy sector, E&R students are able to enhance their skillsets and gain exposure to the world's leading experts in the energy field without leaving their homes and careers in Qatar.
Dr. Antoine Hyafil, the academic director of the E&R program, commented: "HBKU's E&R courses are tailored for working professionals who want to rapidly integrate the skills developed during the modules into their careers. By providing participants with optimum exposure to leading experts in the Energy and Resources field, students not only have access to the most up-to-date, cutting-edge developments in the sector, but are also in a place to engage leaders on topics relating to challenges in the field, as well as their individual career development."
"As academic director of the program, I am particularly grateful that distinguished luminaries from academia, the energy industry, and beyond continue to be so willing to share their knowledge and expertise with the program participants."
This past week, the second intake of the E&R program began their second study module, which included a new one-day course on Oil and Gas Financial Markets, taught by guest lecturer Dr. Evariste Nyouki, the head of economic researchat GDF SUEZ Trading, the trading arm of a leading multinational company working in electricity, natural gas, and energy services.
Dr. Nyouki, one of the world's leading experts in the financial markets of the energy industry, reflected on his experience: "This is my first time in the Gulf region and I'd like to thank Dr. Hyafil and Arnaud Berthet, of GDF SUEZin Qatar, for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Energy and Resources program.
"In speaking to the participants, I've tried tofocus on tools that are increasingly used day-to-day in the oil and gas financial markets around the world.I think it's good that this innovative programis helping to bring participants up-to-date with developments across all aspects of the energy industry, including finance related aspects."
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About Hamad bin Khalifa University
Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, is an emerging research university building upon unique collaborations with local and international partners. Located in Education City, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled opportunities for scholarship, teaching, discovery, and learning for all of its students through an array of interdisciplinary programs.
HBKU's partners are Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Northwestern University in Qatar, HEC Paris in Qatar, and UCL Qatar.
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