The Online Master of Science degree in the Department of Petroleum Engineering is a thesis option research-based degree that will prepare graduates with the skills to pursue global opportunities in the petroleum industry. The research skills developed through fundamental courses in multiple areas of petroleum engineering will enable graduates to be successful leaders in the petroleum field of their choice.

The Master of Engineering (MEng) degree is practice oriented. Although most of the courses on the degree plan are expected to be in engineering or scientific disciplines, other courses may be selected from different fields that reflect the individual interests and career goals of the student.

The petroleum industry is organized into four major sectors: exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas; transportation; refining and marketing and distribution. This research program should identify a balance between the technical, environmental, economic and social aspects of the several fields of petroleum industry management. Furthermore, the research shall provide a roadmap for managing any type of project related to oil and gas production and markets.