MSc In Petroleum Engineering

The degree of Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering (M.Sc. in PEEG) is awarded for successfully completing the requirements of a program of study, which includes taught courses as well as a thesis. The thesis is an independent investigation of specialized areas within the general field of petroleum engineering and associated disciplines. The M.Sc. in PEEG gives candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the broad field of PEEG and contribute to the process of discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct of original research. Candidates for this degree are taught and supervised by experienced faculty and are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation in their work. In addition to successfully completing the taught course component of the program, candidates prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the areas of focus identified by the University.

Career Opportunities

The MSc program in Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University offers its students a profound set of skills and innovative technological advancements that are needed for the exploration, production, and management of subsurface energy resources. The multidisciplinary nature of the field provides our graduates with a versatile foundation enabling them to pursue careers in sectors spanning national and international corporations, government agencies, and private businesses. Job prospects for our alumni lie in the following broad venues/markets: petroleum (both upstream and downstream), mining, geothermal and subsurface energy storage, underground water resources, big data analytics, energy analysis and consultancy, CO2 sequestration, technology and investment. Graduates of MSc in PEEG also go through rigorous training and research experience to enable them to pursue their studies at PhD level.

The educational objectives (goals) of the MSc in Petroleum Engineering program are:

Provide graduates with an outstanding education and the research skills and knowledge required to further their career aspirations;
Provide the regional and global oil and gas industry with a pool of highly educated personnel who can utilize their in-depth knowledge of petroleum engineering to better develop business opportunities;
Advance the technological profile of the UAE and the regional oil and gas sector;
Address the needs of society in a critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.

A student graduating with a MSc in Petroleum Engineering will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of petroleum engineering concepts.
Apply advanced concepts of petroleum engineering science and mathematics to the formulation and solution of complex problems.
Use advanced techniques to design, simulate, and conduct theoretical and experimental work.
Publish and present effectively research findings in international conferences and peer reviewed journals.
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of contemporary issues related to fossil fuels and their role in the energy mix.
Participate in professional organizations and learn from experiences and engage in life-long learning.

Overall Program Structure

The MSc PEEG consists of a minimum 30 credit hours, distributed as follows: 12 credit hours of Program Core courses, 9 credit hours of Elective courses, 9 credit hours of Master鈥檚 Thesis and a zero credit Research Methods course. The components of the program are summarized in the table below.

Program Component	Credits Hours
Seminar in Research Methods	0
Program Core	12
Program Electives	9
Master鈥檚 Thesis	9
Total	30

Program Requirements

Students seeking the degree of MSc in Petroleum Engineering must successfully complete a minimum 30 credit hours as specified in the program requirements detailed below, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Course selection should be made in consultation with the student鈥檚 Main Advisor. All courses have a credit rating of three credits each, except the Seminar in Research Methods and the Master鈥檚 Thesis.

Program Core (12 Credit Hours)

Students must complete the core courses listed below.

CORE COURSES

	Seminar in Research Methods	0
	Engineering Numerical Methods	3

Select at least three PEEG courses from the list below:

	Advanced Well Test Analysis	3
	Advanced Drilling Engineering	3
	Advanced Reservoir Engineering	3
	Well Performance Evaluation	3

Program Electives and Concentrations (9 credit hours)

Students must select three courses from the list below, or from any core courses listed above that are not used to meet the Program Core requirement. Subject to Main Advisor approval, up to two elective courses (6 credit hours) can be taken from other MSc programs in the College of Engineering at KU.

Program Elective Courses

	Underbalanced Drilling	3
	Well Stimulation	3
	Petroleum Reservoir Simulation	3
	Enhanced Oil Recovery	3
	Well Completion and Workover	3
	Advanced Petroleum Economics	3
	Selected Topics in Petroleum Engineering	3

Master鈥檚 Thesis (minimum 9 credit hours)

Students must complete a Master鈥檚 Thesis that involves creative, research-oriented work within the broad field of petroleum engineering, under the direct supervision of a full-time faculty advisor from the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, and at least one other full-time faculty who acts as a co-advisor. The outcome of research should demonstrate the synthesis of information into knowledge in a form that may be used by others. The research findings must be documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully in a viva voce examination. Furthermore, the research should lead to publishable quality scholarly articles..

Thesis

Master Thesis

9

Students must consult with their respective advisors on the courses that they will enroll in, the required pre-requisites, and the thesis topic selection. Full-time graduate students must register for 9 to 12 credits, including thesis credits, during a regular semester (Fall and Spring) and a maximum of 6 credits during a Summer term. In the case of part-time students, the credit load is normally 6 credits during a regular semester as well as the summer term.

Students can only register for thesis credits after successfully completing a minimum of 9 credits of the core courses of the master’s program they are enrolled in. It is to be noted that the minimum pass grade for graduate courses is a “C” letter grade. Students should consult the Graduate Catalog to learn about the graduate programs, the grading system, graduation requirements, and other pertinent matters.

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Overall Program Structure