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2008 | 2009

Master of Petroleum Business Management MPBM
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1 year (full time)
Degree: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

This program is currently under revision, please refer to the Australian School of Petroleum admin@asp.adelaide.edu.au for further details.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
Prerequisites: ?

An applicant for admission to the program shall have qualified for a degree with Honours in a relevant discipline of the University or of another institution accepted for this purpose by the Faculty.

How to apply: ?

Application Form

Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Australian Full-fee place: $24,720
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
How to apply:
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $24,720
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

 

Compulsory Courses

At least 10 units of:

  • PETROENG 7006: Economic Evaluation (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7009: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty (3 units)
  • PETROENG 7010: Portfolio & Strategic Management (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7012: Oil and Gas Resources and Reserves (3 units)
  • PETROENG 7023: Project Management (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7024: People and Organisational Skills Development (2 units)
  • Managing in a Global Environment (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7043: Integrated Field Development and Economics Project (3 units)
Research Project
  • Research Project A (4 units); and/or
  • Research Project B (4 units)
Electives
  • PETROENG 7001: Petrophysics (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7002: Reservoir Engineering (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7003: Production and Facilities Engineering (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7031: Reservoir Characterisation and Modelling (3 units)
  • PETROENG 7032: Integrated Reservoir Management (3 units)
  • PETROENG 7038: Well Testing and Pressure Transient Analysis (3 units)
  • Production Optimisation & Project (3 units)
  • PETROENG 7040: Enhanced Oil Recovery (3 units)
  • PETROENG 7041: Gas Fields and Optimisation (2 units)
  • PETROENG 7042: Drilling Engineering and Well Completion (3 units)
  • Development Geology & Geophysics (2 units)

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Career Opportunities

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.

Potential careers

Resource Management, Resource Manager, Manager / Business Management, Natural Resource Manager, Oil and Gas Analyst, Environmental Management

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Graduate Attributes

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.

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Last updated: Thursday, 25 Sep 2008