Program Overview
The Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Petroleum Engineering equips students with advanced technical skills, research capabilities, and effective communication abilities. The program emphasizes experimentation, data analysis, ethical awareness, and thesis research. Students complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including core courses, electives, and a thesis. The program prepares graduates for careers in the petroleum industry and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
The objective of the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in Petroleum Engineering is to equip students with both professional engineering skills and research capabilities.
Overview:
The M.S.E. program in Petroleum Engineering emphasizes advanced technical and effective communication skills, experimentation and data analysis, ethical and environmental awareness, research communication, and thesis research.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Minimum of 30 total credit hours
- Core courses: PE 7013, PE 7023, PE 7063 (12 credit hours)
- Electives: Selected from 7000-level courses (18 credit hours)
- Thesis: 3-6 credit hours
Course Schedule:
Assessment:
- Minimum 3.0 overall grade point average
- Minimum 3.0 grade point average in petroleum engineering courses
Entry Requirements:
Applicants to the graduate program in petroleum engineering must have an official copy of their scores in the GRE General Test submitted to the Graduate School and have a 3.0 minimum overall grade point average in undergraduate study or approval of the graduate program advisor and the Dean of the Graduate School. Applicants must designate their major fields of research interest.
