Petroleum Data Management, MSc

Program Overview

The MSc Petroleum Data Management program at the University of Aberdeen equips graduates with advanced expertise in managing petroleum data, a field in high demand within the oil industry. The program offers both full-time and part-time options, and its curriculum covers key data management activities in the petroleum industry, including geology, geophysics, and data governance. Graduates are well-positioned for careers as Petroleum Data Managers, Data Analysts, and Information Security Officers in the oil and gas, energy, and data management sectors.

Program Outline

Petroleum Data Management, MSc

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The MSc Petroleum Data Management program aims to train graduates with advanced expertise in petroleum data management, a field with growing demand within the oil industry. This program equips graduates with the skills to maximize economic recovery by effectively managing petroleum data.

Objectives:

• Provide graduates with job-ready expertise in advanced data management roles within the petroleum industry.
• Equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the growing demands and expectations of the global oil and gas industry.

Description:

This program, offered by the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with industry, features a curriculum designed to reflect the key data management activities in the petroleum industry. Graduates will possess expertise in managing the physical and digital data used to understand and evaluate the subsurface and petroleum reserves. The program offers flexibility, available both full-time on-campus and part-time online.

Outline:

Content:

The curriculum focuses on managing the physical and digital data related to the petroleum industry, covering areas like:

• Geology
• Geophysics
• Prospect evaluation
• Petroleum data governance
• Data quality management
• Information security management

Course Schedule:

The program offers both full-time (12 months) and part-time (27 months) options. Full-time students complete the program in one year, while part-time students complete it over three years.

Modules:

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience
• The Nature of Geological and Geographical Data
• Petroleum Data Quality Management
• Service and Project Management for Petroleum Data Managers

Year 2

• Database Systems and Big Data
• Data Science: from Data to Insight
• Law, Business, Security: Petroleum Data Management

Year 3

Teaching:

The program features a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Group projects
• Individual projects
• Lectures
• Research
• Seminars
• Tutorials
The program is taught by a team of experts from the departments of Law, Engineering, Business, Geography, Geology, and Computing Science.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for careers in various petroleum data management roles, such as:

• Petroleum Data Manager
• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
Graduates are well-positioned for employment in various industries, including oil and gas, energy, and data management companies.

Other:

• The program is offered in collaboration with leading industry organizations, including Shell, TotalEnergies, and Chevron.
• Graduates are eligible for the Aberdeen Global Scholarship, ranging from £3,000 to £8,000.
• The University of Aberdeen has extensive experience working with the energy industry, offering industry-focused degree programs across relevant disciplines.
• The program is based in Aberdeen, Europe's oil and gas capital city.

EU / International students

Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year £22,000

UK

Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year £10,000