Distance Teaching Mode (DEDP):

Master Programs are available in both on-campus and distance (DEDP) modes. UND has a long history in distance education and the department offers a BS program in the DEDP mode. The a d v a n c e d I n f o r m a t i o n technologies (IT) capabilities available at UND has proven to be a successful educational tool for international and inter-state students and those who are employed but willing to study in flexible timing. The distance education has many sources to

help support the program:

all courses are video recorded and made available online through the Tegrity system

all teaching materials and resources are available online through BlackBoard

faculty are available to assist students with their technical questions using different communication technology aids

exams are set up online through secured IT and proctoring systems

teaching assistantship is offered in all courses as an extra level of support

Collaborative Energy Complex (CEC): A new home for the Petroleum Engineering Department with advanced classrooms and labs

Master Programs

On-Campus and Distance Education Degree Program (DEDP)

Contact us:

Department of Petroleum Engineering University of North Dakota 243 Centennial Drive Grand Forks, ND 58202 701-777-2533 UND.petroleum@engr.UND.edu engineering.UND.edu/petroleum

The petroleum industry has played a vital role in shaping North Dakota into the state

it is today, and will surely be a guiding force in the region's future. The shift of the oil

and gas industry towards unconventional plays has placed the State into a unique

position, with the Bakken Shale Formation in the Williston Basin being the second

largest oil producer in the U.S., and many more new discoveries and field

developments underway.

The mission of the petroleum engineering master programs is to educate students

with problem solving skills to contribute to uncovering advanced technologies

needed for exploration and development of unconventional plays.

The department encourages and welcomes students with a strong academic

background to apply for the master programs at UND. The Department of Petroleum

Engineering is committed to establishing and expanding practical research projects

in line with industry needs.

Several advanced courses have been designed in response to the immediate and

future direction of industry needs. Examples of the courses that are offered at

graduate levels are: Data Mining in Petroleum Engineering, Advanced Production

Engineering, Reservoir Geomechanics, Petroleum Geostatistics, and Advanced

Petroleum Engineering labs.

The future for the petroleum engineering program at UND is very promising due

partially to its strategic location within North Dakota. With the strong support from the

State, the University, and the industry, it is expected that high quality, hands-on,

practical graduates will be produced to join the workforce and play an important role

in leading the future of the energy industry.

Department of Petroleum Engineering

Admission Requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies' current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Additional requirements are:

Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering or closely related field

An overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 for MS and 2.5 for ME for the last two years

Applicants holding degrees from non-ABET accredited programs/universities must submit scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination

Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog for non-native English speakers

Degree Requirements

Master of Science (MS) — Thesis Option:

A minimum of 30 semester credits, including credits granted for the thesis.

A minimum of 21 semester credits, including 6 thesis credits, must be in the major field of petroleum engineering.

A minor field of study can be obtained by completing 9 semester credits from another department that offers a graduate program. A graduate faculty member from that department must serve on the thesis committee.

A cognate can be obtained by completing 9 semester credits from more than one department outside of petroleum engineering, or from a single department that does not offer a graduate program.

At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.

A maximum of one-fourth (usually 8-9 semester credits) of the credit hours required for the degree may be transferred from another institution.

Completion of a research project and its presentation in a thesis.

An overall GPA of 3.00 or better in all coursework.

The thesis course can be between 6-9 credits with approval of the thesis committee.

At least one credit of graduate seminar class is mandatory for each MS students (thesis option). Students can repeat this class to the maximum number of three times.

At least two peer-reviewed conference, journal, or patent applications (as the first author) submitted with the consent of student's adviser before the time of defense.

Language Requirements

The University of North Dakota partners with ELS Educational Services to provide conditional admission for students who are academically qualified, but who do not meet our English Language proficiency requirements at the time of application to the university. We accept proof of completion of ELS Language Center’s intensive English for Academic Purposes Level 112 as satisfying the requirements for English proficiency for degree programs at the undergraduate as well as graduate programs in the Department of Petroleum Engineering

Students who have met the university’s academic requirements, but have not yet satisfied the English requirement, may apply for conditional admission based upon eventual completion of the required ELS Language Centers level. To learn more about this program, locations, start dates, and to apply, visit: http://www.els.edu/en/EnglishPrograms

Master of Science (MS) — Non-Thesis Option:

Completion of at least 32 semester credits, including credits required for the major.

A minimum of 2 credits of Independent Study.

At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.

A maximum of one-fourth (usually 8-9 semester credits) of the credit hours required for the degree may be transferred from another institution.

Preparation of a written independent study report approved by the faculty adviser.

Comprehensive final examination.

An overall GPA of 3.00 or better in all coursework.

At least one peer-reviewed manuscript (conference, journal, or patent application as the first author) submitted with the consent of student's advisor.

Master of Engineering (ME) Degree:

A minimum of 30 semester credit hours.

Three to six (3-6) semester credit hours of an approved design project.

Fifteen (15) semester credit hours of coursework at the 500 level or above (including the design project).

All major courses must be at the 400-level or above and approved for graduate credit.

An overall GPA of 2.75 or better for all coursework.

Complete the approved design project.

Pass a comprehensive written examination.

One peer reviewed manuscript (as first author, such as conference paper, journal paper or patent application) submitted with the consent of advisor.