M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering

The degree of Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering (M.Sc. in PE) is awarded to those who successfully complete the requirements of the program of study, which includes both taught courses and a written thesis. The thesis component is an independent investigation leading to original research in specialized areas within the general field of petroleum engineering. Candidates for this degree are taught and supervised by faculty and are expected to demonstrate initiative and originality in their work.

The educational goals (objectives) of the M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering program are as follows:

• Provide graduates with an outstanding education and the research skills and knowledge required to further their career aspirations.
• Prepare graduates to go on for further education in Ph.D. programs.
• Raise the professional visibility of KUST through publication of scholarly works.
• 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 and global oil and gas industry.
• Address the needs of society in a critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.

A student graduating with the M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering will be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of petroleum engineering concepts.
• Have sufficient technical knowledge and skills to be eligible to begin a Ph.D. program.
• Apply advanced concepts of petroleum engineering science to the formulation and solution of complex problems.
• Use advanced techniques to design/simulate and conduct experimental work.
• Publish and present effectively research findings in international conferences and peer reviewed journals.
• Find employment in technologically-related areas and work independently as well as in team to formulate solutions to problems.
• Manage multiple objectives in petroleum engineering and take responsibility of self-performance.
• Participate in professional organizations and learn from experiences and engage in life-long learning.