Oil and gas are still the primary fuel sources driving our economy, ensuring this vital sector will remain viable for many years. Oil and Gas Science and Technology is a new generation of academic programs that covers the area of Business Engineering Science and Technology, which is most wanted in Industry worldwide.

The oil and gas industry is the backbone of economy of any country. Every day in developing countries, the demand for highly qualified competent geologists with knowledge, skills and abilities to develop innovative solutions to production tasks in the field of oil and gas prospecting and exploration is increasing.

Master of Science in Oil and Gas Technology is a highly academic and professional program providing knowledge and skills for those who are interested in a transition from engineering to management positions and for those who find that complex managerial situations require some deeper technical understanding. Again, it is ideal for new entrants in oil and gas industry too.

The Oil and Gas Science and Technology program provides a broad background in equipment operation and maintenance used in the oil and gas industry. Students study the connection between petroleum geology, exploration, drilling, production, transportation and processing. They learn about safety, mechanical and electrical fundamentals, instrumentation and control,  print reading, troubleshooting and communications, and the chemical technology needed to work in various petroleum operations.

Program structure

Students will gain knowledge of the historical stages of development, current state and relevant problems of geological science, methodology and methods of integrated geological research in solving scientific and applied problems; learn modern methods of planning and organizing research, conducting and documenting observations and research, methods of data summarizing and processing; acquire the skills of independent research, applied, pedagogical work, the choice of the necessary research methods.

Moreover, students of this program will acquire professional expertise and skills in development and operation of oil fields, intensification of oil production in complicated geological conditions and regulatory environments and design standards within the industry. Main disciplines include:

• Oil and gas chemistry;

• Petroleum geology;

• Geodesy;

• Petrophysics;

• Fluid mechanics and well testing;

• Drilling and well engineering;

• Oil and gas equipment;

• Reservoir engineering;

• Construction and operation of oil and gas field facilities and tankfarms;

• Automation of process controls in oil and gas production;

• Others.

Career Prospects

The oil and gas industry offers a variety of careers for graduates of this programme to work at its refineries, terminals, chemical plants, or on exploration and production on-shore/off-shore facilities. The following are examples of some of the career options available either off-shore or on-shore:

• Petroleum Engineer;

• Production Engineer;

• Drilling Engineer;

• Reservoir Engineer;

• Process Engineer;

• Petroleum Geologist;

• Project Engineer.