This Masters program fills a clear gap in the educational and training needs of the upstream (exploration and production) petroleum industry. It is primarily aimed at petro-technical professionals (for example, geoscientists or engineers) who are currently working in, or who hope to work in, the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry (e.g. with operator companies, service companies, national oil companies, etc). It is designed to equip people with the key skills and knowledge required for project and asset management positions. A second target group is people (either within exploration and production companies, or external to them) who desire to understand the tools and processes used to evaluate and mange hydrocarbon projects or assets. This program is not an MBA for petroleum and is thus not designed to fully equip people for senior, general management positions in the industry - although it may be an excellent first step. It is not suitable for people who do not have a relevant upstream petro-technical education or experience.

As this program may be revised it is advisable to contact the school admin@asp.adelaide.edu.au for details before applying.

To qualify for the Master of Petroleum Business Management, students must satisfactorily complete 24 units over a one-year period full-time, or up to a maximum of five years part-time. A minimum of 10 units must be taken from the list of core courses. The remaining 14 units may be either core courses, electives or a mini research project. The specific list of courses to be undertaken by any student must be agreed by the Program Coordinator at the time of enrolment and will depend on the student's prior experience and learning goals. Most courses are delivered as intensive short-courses, typically of 5-7 days duration.

Although a mid-year (2nd semester) start is offered, this is not recommended as it may not be optimal due to the sequence in which individual courses are taught. This is particularly true for candidates who do not come with a good understanding (either by prior degree or experience) of the main elements of hydrocarbon exploration and production business.

Coursework, exams and research project.

• Master of Petroleum Engineering
• Master of Science (Petroleum Geoscience)
• Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Geology and Geoscience
• Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum)

Petroleum Engineering, Management

Graduates of this program can seek employment on a global and national scale as managers and team leaders in the petroleum and other related industries.

1. Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.

2. The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.

3. An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.

4. Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.

5. A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.

6. A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.

7. A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.

8. An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

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