Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering program prepares professionals for rewarding careers in the petroleum industry, further graduate studies, or consulting/contracting companies. It provides advanced training in fundamental and applied concepts of petroleum engineering, fostering social and personal development while emphasizing lifelong learning. Graduates develop high levels of competence, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of professional and societal responsibilities.

Program Outline

Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering Program Details:

Degree Overview:

• Goal: To graduate highly qualified master-level petroleum engineers prepared for rewarding professional experiences in the petroleum industry, further graduate studies, or consulting/contracting companies.
• Student Profile: Prospective students should be motivated to pursue lifelong learning and professional development, capable of becoming professionals and leaders in the global petroleum industries.
• Program Objectives:
• Develop graduates with high levels of competence in fundamental and applied concepts of petroleum engineering.
• Provide opportunities to address industrially important problems and propose/investigate solutions.
• Foster an environment for students' social and personal development.
• Motivate students to seek lifelong learning and professional development.
• Enhance students' recognition and understanding of professional and societal responsibilities in the industry.
• Develop computational techniques, written and oral communication skills.
• Cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship through deeper understanding and advanced knowledge of Petroleum Engineering principles and operations.
• Program Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate effective independent and team work with diverse backgrounds.
• Apply innovative and practical solutions to existing or novel processes in research.
• Design advanced approaches to conduct petroleum engineering experiments.
• Use advanced quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret research experimental results.
• Disseminate and discuss professional and scientific work to the general public and experts in both writing and oral formats.
• Observe and apply ethical and professional codes and responsibilities.
• Total Credit Hours: 30 (including 9 credit hours of thesis work)

Outline:

• Required Credit Hours: Minimum 30 hours
• Petroleum Engineering Required Courses (15 hours):
• PETE615 Advanced Reservoir Engineering (3 credit hours)
• PETE626 Advanced Formation Evaluation (3 credit hours)
• ELEC600 Numerical Methods in Engineering (3 credit hours)
• PETE619 Advanced Petroleum Production Engineering (3 credit hours)
• PETE612 Advanced Natural Gas Engineering (3 credit hours)
• CPSE600 Graduate Seminar (0 credit hours)
• Elective Courses (6 hours): Students select 2 courses from the list below:
• CPSE624 Well Stimulation (3 credit hours)
• PETE621 Non-Thermal EOR Methods (3 credit hours)
• PETE625 Selected Topics in Petroleum Engineering (3 credit hours)
• PETE608 Advanced Drilling Engineering (3 credit hours)
• PETE627 Advanced Reservoir Simulation (3 credit hours)
• STAT612 Experimental Design & Analysis (3 credit hours)
• CPSE695 Technical Project (3 credit hours)
• Thesis Required Course (9 hours):
• CPSE699 Thesis Research (9 credit hours)

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Petroleum Industry
• Further Graduate Studies
• Consulting/Contracting Companies