Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme

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

Consisting of a total of 120 ECTS, the master program is made up of 20 ECTS basic methods courses (G) which consolidate and continue the mathematical and scientific foundation from the bachelor program. 30 ECTS are common (core) subjects (F) which give the students a broad and common platform in offshore technology and they complement and expand subjects from the bachelor program as well. The remaining 70 ECTS consist of 30 ECTS of compulsory basic (core) courses (K), 10 ECTS of elective concentration courses (S) and a final master thesis of 30 ECTS (M). The electives must be approved by the department, but the students will have considerable freedom in choosing their own combinations depending on interest and level of knowledge. The master thesis may be taken either at the faculty or

in cooperation with industry. The department has good contacts with offshore companies in the region. In order to be assigned a topic for a master paper, satisfactory progression must be demonstrated as cited in Regulations for Master's thesis.

The program provides specialization within MARINE-AND SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY which 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 Poduction Systems, Modern Well Design are examples of central electives.

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.

The course work consists of lectures, project assignments, obligatory and voluntary exercises and laboratory work. The course descriptions provide further information on:

• Class work and instruction
• Set texts
• Evaluation
• Exams

Learning outcome

A candidate, who has completed a 2-year master degree in Offshore Technology, specialization Marine and Subsea Technology, shall have the following learning outcome defined as knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

• The candidate has advanced knowledge within systems and operations related to marine and subsea technology. The candidate has specialized insight in systems and operations by combining basic mechanical engineering subjects and marine technology.

• The candidate has thorough knowledge about safety and environmental aspects related to his academic field and how to implement this knowledge in his professional work by developing technical solutions suited to the best for society and individuals.

• The candidate can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field.

• The candidate can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the academic field

• The candidate has knowledge about general ethical aspects in the engineering discipline.

Skills

• The candidate can analyze and use existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work independently on practical and theoretical problems.

• The candidate can use relevant methods for research and scholarly work in an independent manner.

• The candidate can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments. The candidate can identify state of the art for the technology as well as relevant national and international standards within relevant disciplines.

• The candidate can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.

General competence

• The candidate can analyze relevant academic problems and be qualified to participate in developing and implementing new technology, methods and principles for the offshore oil an gas industry.

• The candidate can apply knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects, the knowledge is also relevant for offshore wind industry and marine projects in general.

• The candidate can communicate extensive independent work and master language and terminology of the academic field.

• The candidate can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public.

• The candidate can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes.

Career prospects

A master's degree in offshore technology gives you competence in high demand in a variety of activities related to the offshore industry. Offshore structural engineering is central in connection with the upgrading of existing offshore structures and the design and building of new smaller or larger structures. 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 master's degree with a minimum average grade B may qualify for admission to the PhD program in Offshore Technology at the University of Stavanger.

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