Program Objectives:

The objectives of the program are to promote independent thinking and creative petroleum engineering methodology by developing original research and to prepare highly qualified personnel in the field of Petroleum Engineering such as researchers, senior engineers, and university faculty.

Academic Requirements:

Complete a minimum of 30 credits.

A.  A Minimum of 21 credit hours in 500 or higher level Petroleum Engineering courses.
B.  A Minimum of 9 credit hours in 500 or higher level courses as a minor in other engineering disciplines or sciences.

1. Successfully pass the Entrance Examination to be held before the end of the first semester of study.
2. Present two satisfactory seminars.
3. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above in all graduate courses.
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above in all undergraduate deficiency courses.
5. Successfully pass the Comprehensive Examination upon completion of the coursework, i.e. 30 credit hours.
6. Successfually complete a dissertation and its defense.

Curriculum (Degree Plan)