Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering Management (Upstream) at Study World Global College Malta

This European accredited postgraduate degree is designed to prepare skilled professionals who wish to further their career by acquiring the appropriate engineering competencies. Ultimately, this programme will help candidates in formulating a critical understanding of the fundamental theories and application of modern petroleum engineering.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this programme, the certificate will bear Global College Malta as the degree awarding body.

Duration

The maximum span of this programme is 12 months for full-time students.

Intake

For those participants with a good proficiency in the English language, they can join at eight starting times throughout the year. For those requiring English language proficiency, the starting date will be in October each year.

Assessment

The assessment for this programme is a combination of assignments, examinations and a dissertation.

Modules

• Petroleum Engineering Technical English
• Review of Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals
• Review of Advances in Upstream Petroleum Engineering
• Leadership Management
• Business Process
• Petroleum Engineering Project Management
• Petroleum Engineering Process Safety Management
• Petroleum Engineering Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
• Individual Project

Careers

This programme is aimed at those seeking a middle to the senior management position in the oil and gas sector (upstream).

Course Eligibility

Industry Experience

Around 5 years operational experience in the upstream petroleum industry as a reservoir, drilling or production engineer.

Academic Experience (one of the following):

• • A relevant MQF/EQF L6 degree in a petroleum engineering related topic (with geoscience content) at second class, or its equivalent
  • An MQF/EQF L6 degree in a petroleum engineering related topic (with geoscience content) or its equivalent plus a portfolio evidencing relevant work experience for at least 3 years
  • An MQF/EQF L5 full qualification in a petroleum engineering related topic at Diploma level with at least 60 ECTS (with geoscience content) or its equivalent

AND

• Appropriate writing and analytical skills to ensure that the prospective candidate can fully and meaningfully participate in the course.

English Language Requirement – IELTS 6.0