Program Overview

Energy Transition, M.E.

The Master of Engineering (M.E.) program in Energy Transition emphasizes the knowledge of sub-surface in energy transition. Examples include: CO2 storage, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy, transportation and injection of CO2 and Hydrogen, and intermittent storage of energy at sub-surface.

Learning Outcomes

Master of Engineering graduates are expected to:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
• Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Admission

Requirements for admission to the Graduate School, including English proficiency, may be found in the Admission section of this bulletin. In addition, 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. It is emphasized that these are minimum requirements. The qualifications of students entering the program are expected to substantially exceed the minimum requirements. A student who meets only the minimum requirements may be denied admission. The total number of students pursuing graduate degrees will be limited. Applicants are selected for admission throughout the year.

Curriculum Requirements

Non-thesis master’s program students are initially advised by the graduate program advisor appointed by the Chair of the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering. Students enrolled in the master’s program in energy transition must maintain a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average. To obtain a master’s degree, students must have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average in courses taken for graduate credit at The University of Tulsa. Not more than 6 hours of coursework with grades of C are acceptable in the Master’s program. Courses taken for graduate credit in other programs shall be selected from those listed in this bulletin and are subject to the approval of the advisor. No more than 6 credit hours of approved courses can be transferred from another institution.

Semester I

• Energy Transition Elective
• Energy Transition Elective
• QM 7023 Statistics and Data Visualization
• PE 7153 Fundamentals of Energy Systems
• Business School Elective

Semester II

• Energy Transition Elective
• Energy Transition Elective
• PE 7583 Advanced Design Project
• Energy Transition Elective
• Business School Elective

Energy Transition Electives

Take five Energy Transition Elective courses from the following courses:

• PE 6663 Sustainable Oil and Gas Operations
• PE 6023 Fundamentals and Applications of Geothermal Energy
• PE 6613 Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration
• PE 6623 Intermittent Subsurface Storage
• PE 6643 Produced Water Management

Total: 30 hours

The Master of Engineering in Energy Transition is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition and its impact on the petroleum industry. The program emphasizes the knowledge of sub-surface in energy transition, including CO2 storage, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy, transportation and injection of CO2 and Hydrogen, and intermittent storage of energy at sub-surface. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the energy industry, with a focus on the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy future.