Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5 years

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Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5

years

Credits: 300 credits

Level: Master's degree (5 years)

Offered by: Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

Grade name: Master i teknologi / sivilingeniør

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time

Lower cycle degree: Yes

Language of instruction: Norwegian, English

Introduction

Graduated students will have competence on master degree level in technology. They will have a basic background in mathematical science and basic engineering subjects and be able to apply this knowledge within an area of specialisation. As the study program consists of and rests on general principles and methods, they will also be able to meet and solve challenges on an advanced engineering level outside the area of specialisation and in close cooperation with experts from other fields. In particular, the candidates will be qualified to participate and

manage developing and implementing new technology, methods and principles for the offshore petroleum industry above seabed.

PROGRAM CONTENT, STRUCTURE AND PROGRESSION

The program is based on the 3+2 model. The first three years the students follow the three-year bachelor program in mechanical or civil engineering, structural engineering.

The last two years the students may choose one of the following concentrations / specializations

Industrial Asset Management: is an interdisciplinary program based on subjects within engineering and management. This includes for example, operations and maintenance, cost engineering and economics, diagnostic and prognostic engineering and management, safety and risk management, industrial services, work processes and information systems,

performance management and quality, as well as the interaction between human, technology and organization. A bachelors degree in all engineering subjects qualifies for further studies in Industrial asset management.

Marine and Subsea Technology is devoted to systems and operations in subsea field developments. The program combines basic mechanical engineering subjects

with marine technology and knowledge of systems and operations related to installation, operation and maintenance. Design of Subsea Production Systems, Modern Well Design are examples of central electives.

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The study program comprises 120 study points in total. It comprises obligatory subjects up to 80 study points, elective subjects up to 10 study points, and a master¿s thesis up to 30 study points. Except for two subjects in second semester, the first year is common for all students, while the second year is devoted to specialisation, elective subjects and the master thesis. The study program is designed as follows:

20 ECTS study points (sp) in Basic mathematical subjects (denoted `B¿) to continue the mathematical and scientific foundation from the bachelor program.

30 ECTS sp in common subjects mainly related to Core offshore subjects (denoted `C¿).

30 ECTS sp in mandatory Specialisation subjects (denoted `S¿). The students can choose specialisation within one of three areas: Industrial Asset Management, Risk Management or Subsea Technology. The students have the opportunity to apply for alternative obligatory specialisation subjects. For students with special interests and background this may be of particular interest in the second semester.

10 ECTS sp in Elective subjects (denoted `E¿). The university offers a number of courses that are taught in English and the students can choose any of these, dependent of interest and qualifications. In particular, courses devoted to one of the other three specialisation areas will be of special interest and relevance for many students. For recommended electives only, the university guarantee collosion-free time schedules and exam plans.

30 ECTS sp in Master Thesis (denoted M). This should be done on an individual basis where a written report is mandatory that serves as a basis for the final grade. Master theses with

industrial partners are highly recommended. In order to be assigned a topic for a master thesis, satisfactory progression must be demonstrated.

The course descriptions provide further information on Lectures and instructions on academic activities Curricular, compendiums and projects

Evaluation criteria Examination criteria

UiS wishes to offer all its programs as planned, but courses still have to be subject to availability of resources and a minimum student enrollment. Also the content and scope of the courses will necessarily have to change over time because of professional development, use of new

technology and general social change.

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Candidates with a master¿s degree in Offshore technology will be qualified to participate in developing and implementing new technology, methods and principles for the offshore oil and gas industry and for offshore wind power. They will also be qualified for many attractive job positions in traditional industries

Industrial asset management: The candidates will have knowledge within engineering and management of advanced, complex and integrated industrial assets and production

facilities/systems. The candidates will be qualified to participate in technology development and management of offshore production facilities in all life cycle phases, (i.e. design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, modification and removal).

Marine- and Subsea technology: The candidates will have knowledge within systems and operations related to subsea petroleum production and for offshore windpower. The students will also aquire good knowledge of systems and operations related to installation by combining basic mechanical engineering subjects with marine technology.

Admission Requirements

Generel university admission requirements + Fysikk 1/2FY and Matematikk R2/3MX/3MN or one-year preparatory programs for engineer and maritime college education or technical college and 3MX/3MN.

Admission information

Applications must be sent to the National Admissions Office.

Students follow the bachelor program in mechanical engineering the first three years. After admission to the program the students may apply to the faculty for permission to take it as part-time study.

National curriculum

For the first three years the program is consistent with the National Guidelines for Engineer Education which guarantee the unity and recognition of the program independent of

institutional profiles. The guidelines also contribute to maintaining a high international level of Norwegian engineer foundation education.

Curriculum

For the first three years the program is consistent with the National Guidelines for Engineer Education which guarantee the unity and recognition of the program independent of

institutional profiles. The guidelines also contribute to maintaining a high international level of Norwegian engineer foundation education.

Education plan

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Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Code Course SP 1 2 3 4 5 6

Choice of Bachelor's degree programme Specialization Structural engineering

Structural engineering - Compulsory courses

BYG102 Building materials and geotechnique 10

BYG140 Structural mechanics 1 10

BYG200 Steel constructions 10

BYG210 Construction physics 10

BYG220 Concrete constructions 10

Electives or Exchange studies, term 5 Recommended electives

BYG230 Administration of projects 10

BYG280 Structural design 10

IND200 Economics and organisation 10

MAT300 Vector Analysis 10

MSK250 Finite element methods, basic 10

Andre valemner eller fritt emnevalg

BYG130 Road planning 10

Exchange studies UTV-30 Exchange

Mechanical engineering - Bachelor Programme Compulsory courses

FYS100 Physics 10

ING120 Introduction to mechanical engineering 10

MAT100 Mathematical methods 1 10

MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2 10

STA100 Introduction to probability and statistics 1 10

MSK200 Materials Technology 10

FYS200 Thermo- and fluiddynamics 10

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Offshore Engineering - Master programme 5 years (Start Autumn 2011)

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Code Course SP 1 2 3 4 5 6

KJE100 Environmental Chemistry and HES 10

ELE100 Electrical Engineering 1 10

MSK210 Mechanical Design 10

MSK220 Product Development and 3D modelling 10

MSKBAC Bachelor Thesis in Mechanical Engineering 20

ING200 Technology management 10

Electives courses term 5 Electives courses

MSK260 Production Technology 10

IND200 Economics and organisation 10

MAT300 Vector Analysis 10

Other relevant electives

ELE310 Control technology 10

PET100 Drilling 10

Explanation: default semester, alternative semester

Year 2 Year 3

Code Course SP 3 4 5 6

Choice of Bachelor's degree programme Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering Compulsory courses

BIB400 Project management 5

BIB460 Theory of science and ethics 5

Specialization Structural engineering

BIB140 Building Technology 10

BIB500 Reinforced Concrete Strucktures 1 5

BIB520 Steel structures 1 5

BIB150 Structural mechanics 2 10

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Year 2 Year 3

BIB530 Reinforced Concrete Strucktures 2 5

BIP190 Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship 10

BIBKBAC Bachelor assignment Civil Engineering - structural engineering 15

BIB310 Structural Building Design 10

BIB470 Building Design 5

Structural engineering - Electives, term 5 and 6

BIB420 Surveying/GIS 10

BIM140 Finite Element Methods 5

BØK105 Micro Economics 5

ÅMA290 Mathematics 3 - Vector Analysis 5

BIB360 Architectural interpretation 5

BIB570 Highway planning 10

BIP220 Organization Theory 5

BIT130 Thermodynamics 5

MSK200 Materials Technology 10

BIM150 Machine elements 10

BIT260 Fluid Mechanics 5

ELE100 Electrical Engineering 1 10

BIMBAC Bachelor Thesis in Mechanical Engineering 15

BIM310 Welding and Joining Processes 5

BIM320 Production Engineering 10

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Offshore Engineering - Master programme 5 years (Start Autumn 2010)

Year 2 Year 3

Electives or free choice of courses term 4 and 5

BIM290 Energy and Environment, an introduction 5

MOM460 Operations and maintenance management 5

Explanation: default semester, alternative semester

Year 3

Code Course SP 5 6

Choice of Bachelor's degree programme Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering Compulsory courses

BIB400 Project management 5

Specialization Structural engineering

BIBKBAC Bachelor assignment Civil Engineering - structural engineering 15

BIB310 Structural Building Design 10

BIB470 Building Design 5

Structural engineering - Electives, term 5 and 6

BIB420 Surveying/GIS 10

BIB360 Architectural interpretation 5

BIB570 Highway planning 10

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Qualifications and job opportunities

A masters degree in offshore technology gives you competence in high demand in a variety of activities related to the offshore industry Former students have found various employment opportunities in various capacities both in industrial and state sectors. The program provides competence that will always be in demand in a modern society, and there is every reason to assume that the labor market will be favorable for such competence for many decades to come. This is particularly relevant in the areas of Industrial asset management that combines

engineering and important management components for engineers.

Marine and subsea technology are growth industries today. In Norway half of the petroleum produced comes from subsea installations and Norwegian companies are key players in all international markets for subsea and deep water technologies. The offshore activity off the Norwegian coast and in the arctic regions is expected to grow in the years to come.

A completed masters degree may give admission to the PhD program in offshore technology at the UiS.

Course assessment

Form and/or discussion according to faculty guidelines.

Year 3

Code Course SP 5 6

BIMBAC Bachelor Thesis in Mechanical Engineering 15

BIM310 Welding and Joining Processes 5

BIM320 Production Engineering 10

BIM330 Electrical technology for ME-students 5

Electives or free choice of courses term 4 and 5

BIM130 Dynamic rotating machines 5

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Study Abroad

See Bachelors Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering for the three first years.

See Masters Degree Programme in Offshore technology, Industrial Asset Management for the two last years.

Contact information

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science, Phone +47 51 83 17 47, E-mail: [email protected]