is the any finance field in oil & gas career???

Hello all, I have read the 1st few pages of this thread and also the last page (this page). But I still don't see a question similar to something I would like to ask   

I am a 20 year old 1st year Marketing and Management student in Metropolitan College. I don't think my future business degree will get me a job in Oil and Gas industry I guess 

I am really really interested in joining the OnG industry. Would like to work off-shore.Being away from family and working hard for the 1st 10 years is perfectly fine for me. FYI my dad is in the OnG industry too. The reason why I chose a business course over OnG was because I initially thought that the OnG industry will die out very soon but I later found out that I was wrong. It's far from over.

So my question is,

1) Currently, what are the most highly demanded job in the OnG industry? Off shore preferred    I heard that many companies are looking for ROV pilots, is that a good choice?

2) What kind of courses do I need to take to join the OnG industry? Where can I get them? As I have not finished any tertiary studies I only have my secondary school results to show. I didn't really do well in my SPM though. 2A's (Eng and Math), a stack of B's and C's for my Biology and Chemistry    Am I qualified for any OnG courses?

3) I believe a lot of you would have guessed by now. I am in for the money and traveling that working in OnG offers. Do YOU think it is advisable for me to quit my business degree half way to pursue some relevant OnG courses, or should I finish my degree 1st? Just in case?

I would really really appreciate all comment and suggestions. I am seriously considering what actions should I take now. I am not young anymore, I need help from you experienced guys! Help!

y not?? 

every companies need finance ppl !!!

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Added on June 1, 2008, 11:11 pm

wat makes you think OnG doesn't need Mktg and Mgmt person?? 

btw, i'm a business degree holder and joining one of the OnG soon

Thank you!!! Appreciate your reply very very much. I will check them out right away 

But what about other than being a ROV pilot?

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Added on June 1, 2008, 11:38 am

new~b0y, the link you provided me brings me to a site offering courses from USA only wo... So I can just join an ROV course even though I know nothing about it? Well I play computer games... It says it helps a bit 

Guys, usually how long does it take to know your final interview result? I had my 2nd face to face interview with Shell about a month ago and until today no results has been given.  i was told after the interview it would take around 2 weeks for the final decision.  I've checked my status online and it's still under final assessment. I've called the HR a week ago and they too haven't got any info from the respective dept.

I have received an offer from another company but I've been stalling my answer.  Btw, do they let you know via mail if you're not selected? Thanks!

Does anyone here know the starting pay for SBM fresh grad. process engineer?

I'm currently working in another consultancy comp, and I want to change the working environment as the place I'm working now sucks.

Anyone any idea?

P.S. Does anyone have any idea who pays the most among all the consultancies? Technip? or...?

schlumberger malaysia?

im gonna work as occupational diver after finishing my degree end of this year. is pursuing a career in OnG a good investment for my future? i heard ppl can earn upwards of USD1200...

...per day. damn.

not exactly rov pilot, but somewhere along that line la. deep sea diver? hehehe...

i am taking my human resource degree now (quite a ways huh?), and after finishing my degree i will bin it. and go to Australia, take Australian Diving Scheme Accreditation (ADAS), take IMCA membership, be a tender diver (at least USD150 daily rate), and advance, advance, advance.... to ROV pilot.

have u guys heard of PFC energy? according to it's website, it is a consultation firm specialize in Oil and gas.

Anyone work here before?

Wow! So does it mean like... You can't straight away take some courses that actually prepare you to be a ROV pilot? Or like what you said we have to slowly advance through the ranks? I'm really interested. I think I might follow what you did.

Think again. Being a diver is a very risky job. That's why you're paid a lot of money and plus you only work for 5 hours a day, maybe less. Sometimes when the weather conditions is bad, you don't work at all but still getting paid, sweet isn't it?

You don't have to become a diver first before becoming an ROV pilot. I have met a lot of guys who went to become a trainee after graduating from some engineering diploma course. And yes, it does help if you're good with video games, hand and eyes coordination is important.

true, but being ROV pilot u need the experience diving for a few hundred hours. at least that is what my boss told me. btw, im working in a human resource firm which specializes in mobilizing ppl to work in offshore industries, with at least 5 years working experience in offshore work.

risky or not as far as the statistics are concerned, there are zero casualty because of accident in diving in malaysia for the past 10 years. yes, there are death, but because of foolhardiness and stubbornness. zero accident.

edited: working as practical trainee, im finishing my bachelor's degree.