Master of Science in Offshore Engineering (ODL)

JPT/BPP(R-DL/0716/7/0005)01/30
R-DL/0716/7/0005
MQA/SWA 13058

Offshore industry is a relatively recent industry that has rapidly expanded during the last 70 years.  Challenges in the industry arise such as has never been encountered before. These challenges can only be synthesised and solved by upgrading and enhancing the knowledge related to offshore engineering.

The oil and gas industry plays a significant role in Malaysia's economy. The nation largely derives these resources from offshore reserves. It is predicted that there will be a shortage of talent in Malaysia in the oil and gas industry. This complexity is due to the large segments of workforce approaching retirement and the lack of skilled graduates from Malaysian universities. In order to fill in the skill gap and lack of talent, it is necessary to develop graduates who are trained and versed in various offshore engineering areas.

The pedagogical goal of the MSc Offshore Engineering Programme is to educate fresh graduates/junior engineers, who are serving oil & gas companies, to be able to take a leadership role and superior technical knowledge required in the offshore industry. This is achieved through 7 core technical modules, 2 technical electives, 3 university modules and a research project based on real industry problem. Each module is being taught by established academician and industry experts within the offshore engineering domain.

Open Distance Learning (ODL) programme

Courses will be conducted through interactive online platform coupled with limited face-to-face meet up via Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

Why You Should Join Our MSc in Offshore Engineering?

• State-of-the-Art Facilities, i.e. wave tank, commercial software license, library with access to broad collections of online reading resources, etc.

• Industry based Research project which will be evaluated by an industry expert

• Adjunct lectures conducted by local and international practitioners

• Opportunities to conduct internship in oil and gas companies

Programme Educational Objective

• Offshore Engineer​​ specialists with insights to articulate complex industry problems and solutions
• Industry leaders with integrity towards sustainable development through continuous improvement and innovation for the betterment of society

Programme Outcomes 

• ​Demonstrate continuing and advanced knowledge in Offshore Engineering and have the capabilities to further develop or use these in new situations or multi-disciplinary context
• Analyse and evaluate critically problems in Offshore Engineering particularly in situations with limited information and to provide solutions through application of appropriate tools and techniques
• Appraise available information and research evidence in Offshore Engineering and apply it in the engineering context
• Plan and perform research undertakings in Offshore Engineering professionally, ethically and responsibly
• Report technical findings in both written and oral forms
• Recognise the needs for continuing professional development in Offshore Engineering

   Course Duration and Offering

This course is available in ODL.

   Entry Requirements

    a) Academic Requirements

    The entry requirement for admission to MSc in Offshore Engineering is shown as below:

1. Candidates must hold a BSc Degree in Engineering/ Engineering Technology discipline with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized university.
   
2. Candidates with BSc Degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology discipline with minimum CGPA 2.00 but below 2.50,​ can be admitted and must have 5 years working experience & pass UTP internal rigorous assessment.
   
3. Candidates with BSc Degree qualification from different discipline, must undergo pre-requisite courses​ in Engineering/ Engineering Technology.​
   

     b) English Requirement

    Pre-requisite modules for MSc Offshore Engineering :

    VEB1033 Mechanics of Solid & VEB 2073 Structural Analysis 

    Credit Transfer

Credit Transfer refers to the granting exemption to course(s) in an academic programme on the basis that the students have shown evidence that they have fulfilled the learning outcomes of the courses(s), subject to meeting the general requirement of credit transfer. Students may apply for credit transfer if they have taken similar or equivalent course from recognized academic programme in other institution , or students who changed program within UTP, or they have acquired the learning outcome from prior learning experience.

There are two types of credit transfer as follows :

1. Credit transfer with grades
2. Credit transfer without grades

Students is not charge for the first credit transfer with grade, or credit transfer without grade request but, a processing fees of RM100 will be charged for the second application onwards. Students who wants to request for credit transfer with grade, or credit transfer without grade must not register for the equivalent course in UTP as for once registered, exemption status will not be granted.

    Research Methodology Course Exemption

The appeal for course exemption must be in written form and submitted certified copy of students' academic transcript or any related documents(s) to Registar,Registar Office Level 1, Block F, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS​​

   Fee Structure

Local Students​

International Students

Programme Curriculum Structure

Programme Module Synopsis

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5113	Wave Hydrodynamics	​​3 credits
​This course covers fluid mechanics, wave mechanics, wave theories and wave forces.  Also, this course covers use of various transducers for static and dynamic measurements, model tests in wave tank and wave flume & analysis of responses.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5123	Structural Dynamics	​​3 credits
This course will discuss structural dynamics of offshore structure, i.e. Dynamic Loads, Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems, Multi Degree of Freedom (MDOF) Systems and Earthquake Response of Linear Systems and its related concept. Assessment on uncertainty of concept parameters and its effect on design output also will be discussed.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OAV5153	Design of Fixed Offshore Structures	​​3 credits
This course covers introduction to Jacket platforms, GBS & Jack-up platforms, various steps in the structural design of offshore platform components, overall design of fixed platforms using software, solutions for industry requirements and preparation of working drawings at various stages of design.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5163	Offshore Foundations	​​3 credits
This course will discuss design of offshore foundation, i.e. pile foundation, suction pile, spudcan and shallow foundation and its related design parameters. Assessment on uncertainty of design parameters and its effect on design output also will be discussed.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5173	Risk, Reliability and Integrity of Offshore Structures	​​3 credits
This course will discuss deterministic and probabilistic design and assessment procedures, particularly methods of probabilistic reliability analysis. Assessment on the system strength and fatigue of a platform will also be discussed.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5183	Offshore Project Management	​​3 credits
Project management tailored for specific niches like that of oil and gas is a highly sort after skillset among graduates today. Interested candidates, who enroll in this course, will be on a platform for them to get exposed to and gain holistic insights, views and knowledge of the oil and gas industry as a whole via specially designed academic delivery modules and systematic evaluations in the form of quizzes, assignments, case studies and the like. As a first course in Oil and Gas project management, it will serve as a bridge between engineering technicalities and the more subjective knowledge of managing projects in the oil and gas industry. This is expected to give students the appropriate skillset that can be built upon joining the industry which will facilitate their becoming of competent specialist Oil and Gas Project leaders.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5133	Offshore Engineering Materials	​​3 credits
This course covers introduction to materials in offshore applications, metallic materials, non-metallic materials and failure of materials and structures.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5313	Offshore Geohazards	​​3 credits
This course will discuss salient aspects of site investigations, soil testing and geohazards related to offshore structures. The course emphasizes on the impact of the behaviors of structure to be designed on soil testing and soil modeling. Furthermore, soil exploration campaign is also treated as risk mitigation process as part of geotechnical risk management process.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5343	HSE Management in Offshore Engineering	​​3 credits
The objective of this Course is to enable students to gain knowledge and skills in key HSE Risk Management applicable to the offshore exploration and production cycle and to equip them with the relevant competencies to assess the relevant hazards, estimate and evaluate the acceptability of the risk posed by various activities and the controls required to ensure safe planning and execution of activities in the exploration and production at offshore facilities.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5353	Pipeline Engineering	​​3 credits
This course covers pipeline design, route selection, installation and construction methods, its risks, accidents and repair.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5363	Design of Floating Offshore Structures	​​3 credits
This course covers introduction to floating platforms, various steps in the structural design of floating offshore platform components, overall design of floating platforms using software, solutions for industry requirements and preparation of working drawings at various stages of design.

Course Code	Module	​Credit Hour
​OBV5373	Coastal Engineering & Sustainability	​​3 credits
This course covers the fundamental principles and concepts of ocean and coastal engineering. It provides better understanding to the influencing environmental parameters that affect the respective coastal processes. This knowledge will be used to formulate sediment transport and budget in the coastal area which will lead to the development of appropriate coastal protection & structures. The course will also expose the students to the basic components of coastal hydraulic study and to relate the importance of such environmental concerns in the design and construction of coastal structures.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with an MSc in Offshore Engineering degree​ will enhance their employment and career prospects in the global oil and gas industry. The degree is also a good starting point for a career in research and academia.

 

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CONTACT

Programme Manager

Ts. Dr. Ng Cheng Yee
Email: chengyee.ng@utp.edu.my

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