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 Duration: 10 semesters 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 bachelor's 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 page 1
M-OFFSH5 - Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5 years examples of central electives. 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. page 2
Learning outcome 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 oneyear 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 page 3
M-OFFSH5 - Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5 years Offshore Engineering - Master programme 5 years (Start Autumn 2014) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Choice of Bachelor's degree programme Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering FYS100 Physics 10 ING110 Engineering Course introduction - 10 Construction MAT100 Mathematical methods 1 10 MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2 10 KJE100 Environmental Chemistry and HES 10 TN101 HSE-course for bachelor students 0 STA100 Introduction to probability and statistics 1 10 ING200 Technology management 10 Specialization Structural engineering Structural engineering - BYG102 Building materials and geotechnique 10 BYG140 Structural mechanics 1 10 BYG200 Steel Structures 10 BYG205 Structural mechanics 2 10 BYG210 Construction physics and house building 10 BYG220 Concrete constructions 10 BYGKBAC Bachelor assignment Civil Engineering - 20 structural engineering Electives or Exchange studies, term 5 UTV-UIS- 30 General information on exchange at the University of Stavanger Recommended electives BYG230 Administration of projects 10 BYG280 Structural design 10 MSK250 Finite element methods, basics 10 Other electives BYG130 Road planning 10 IND200 Economics and organisation 10 page 4
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MAT300 Vector Analysis 10 Mechanical engineering - Bachelor Programme FYS100 Physics 10 ING120 Introduction to mechanical engineering 10 MAT100 Mathematical methods 1 10 BYG140 Structural mechanics 1 10 MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2 10 STA100 Introduction to probability and statistics 1 10 MSK200 Materials Technology 10 TN101 HSE-course for bachelor students 0 FYS200 Thermo- and fluiddynamics 10 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 Elective courses or Exchange studies term 5 UTV-UIS- 30 General information on exchange at the University of Stavanger Electives courses MSK250 Finite element methods, basics 10 MSK260 Production and manufacturing Technology 10 MAT300 Vector Analysis 10 IND200 Economics and organisation 10 Other relevant electives ELE310 Control Technology 10 PET100 Drilling 10 page 5
M-OFFSH5 - Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5 years Offshore Engineering - Master programme 5 years (Start Autumn 2013) Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Choice of Bachelor's degree programme Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering KJE100 Environmental Chemistry and HES 10 STA100 Introduction to probability and statistics 1 10 TN101 HSE-course for bachelor students 0 ING200 Technology management 10 Specialization Structural engineering Structural engineering - BYG200 Steel Structures 10 BYG205 Structural mechanics 2 10 BYG210 Construction physics and house building 10 BYG220 Concrete constructions 10 BYGKBAC Bachelor assignment Civil Engineering - structural 20 engineering Electives or Exchange studies, term 5 UTV-UIS- 30 General information on exchange at the University of Stavanger Recommended electives BYG230 Administration of projects 10 BYG280 Structural design 10 MSK250 Finite element methods, basics 10 Other electives BYG130 Road planning 10 IND200 Economics and organisation 10 MAT300 Vector Analysis 10 Mechanical engineering - Bachelor Programme MSK200 Materials Technology 10 FYS200 Thermo- and fluiddynamics 10 KJE100 Environmental Chemistry and HES 10 page 6
Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ELE100 Electrical Engineering 1 10 MSK210 Mechanical Design 10 MSK220 Product Development and 3D modelling 10 MSKBAC Bachelor Thesis in Mechanical Engineering 20 TN101 HSE-course for bachelor students 0 ING200 Technology management 10 MSK260 Production and manufacturing Technology 10 IND200 Economics and organisation 10 MAT300 Vector Analysis 10 Other relevant electives ELE310 Control Technology 10 PET100 Drilling 10 Offshore Engineering - Master programme 5 years (Start Autumn 2012) Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 5 6 7 8 9 10 Choice of Bachelor's degree programme Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering ING200 Technology management 10 Elective courses or Exchange studies term 5 UTV-UIS- 30 General information on exchange at the University of Stavanger Electives courses MSK250 Finite element methods, basics 10 Specialization Structural engineering Structural engineering - BYGKBAC Bachelor assignment Civil Engineering - structural 20 engineering Electives or Exchange studies, term 5 UTV-UIS- 30 General information on exchange at the University of Stavanger Recommended electives BYG230 Administration of projects 10 page 7
M-OFFSH5 - Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5 years Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 5 6 7 8 9 10 BYG280 Structural design 10 MSK250 Finite element methods, basics 10 Other electives BYG130 Road planning 10 IND200 Economics and organisation 10 MAT300 Vector Analysis 10 Mechanical engineering - Bachelor Programme MSKBAC Bachelor Thesis in Mechanical Engineering 20 ING200 Technology management 10 Elective courses or Exchange studies term 5 UTV-TN- Exchange at Faculty of Science and Technology 30 Electives courses MSK250 Finite element methods, basics 10 MSK260 Production and manufacturing Technology 10 IND200 Economics and organisation 10 MAT300 Vector Analysis 10 Other relevant electives ELE310 Control Technology 10 PET100 Drilling 10 Choice of Master's degree programme Offshore technology- Industrial Asset Management- Master's Degree Prog Compulsory Courses IND510 Project Management 1 5 OFF515 Offshore field development 5 RIS500 Risk analysis and risk management 10 STA500 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 2 10 TN501 HSE-course for master students 0 OFF510 Operations and maintenance management 5 OFF560 Decision Engineering and Performance Management 10 page 8
Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 5 6 7 8 9 10 RIS510 Reliability Analysis 10 IAMMAS Master thesis Offshore technology, Industrial Asset 30 Management IND500 Investment analysis 5 OFF570 Human factors, technology and organizational issues 10 OFF590 Industrial services 5 OFF540 Condition monitoring and management 5 Electives term 3-10 SP OFF610 Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering 5 RIS520 Technical safety 10 OFF620 Life Extension of Structures 5 Exchange 3rd semester UTV-IKM- 0 Message to the Department about exchange (click here for more info) Offshore technology - Subsea tech - Master's Degree Progr. MSK560 Fluid Dynamics 5 OFF515 Offshore field development 5 RIS500 Risk analysis and risk management 10 STA500 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 2 10 TN501 HSE-course for master students 0 MSK530 Mechanics of Solids, advanced course 10 OFF510 Operations and maintenance management 5 OFF580 Marine Technology and design 10 MARMAS Master thesis Offshore Engineering, Subsea Technology 30 OFF520 Pipelines and risers 5 OFF550 Subsea Technology 10 OFF600 Marine Operation 10 Recommended elective, term 2 (choose one) BYG530 Plastic analysis of structures 5 MSK600 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 5 Exchange 3rd semester page 9
M-OFFSH5 - Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5 years Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 5 6 7 8 9 10 UTV-IKM- 0 Message to the Department about exchange (click here for more info) Elective term 3 Recommended elective, term 3 IND510 Project Management 1 5 OFF620 Life Extension of Structures 5 Other elective term 3 MSK545 Finite Element Methods, advanced course part 1 5 OFF610 Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering 5 Offshore Engineering - Master programme 5 years (Start Autumn 2011) Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 7 8 9 10 Choice of Master's degree programme Offshore technology- Industrial Asset Management- Master's Degree Prog Compulsory Courses IND510 Project Management 1 5 OFF515 Offshore field development 5 RIS500 Risk analysis and risk management 10 STA500 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 2 10 OFF510 Operations and maintenance management 5 OFF560 Decision Engineering and Performance Management 10 RIS510 Reliability Analysis 10 IAMMAS Master thesis Offshore technology, Industrial Asset Management 30 IND500 Investment analysis 5 OFF570 Human factors, technology and organizational issues 10 OFF590 Industrial services 5 TN501 HSE-course for master students 0 OFF540 Condition monitoring and management 5 Electives term 3-10 SP OFF610 Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering 5 page 10
Year 4 Year 5 Code Course SP 7 8 9 10 RIS520 Technical safety 10 OFF620 Life Extension of Structures 5 OFF515 Offshore field development 5 RIS500 Risk analysis and risk management 10 STA500 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 2 10 MSK530 Mechanics of Solids, advanced course 10 OFF510 Operations and maintenance management 5 OFF580 Marine Technology and design 10 MARMAS Master thesis Offshore Engineering, Subsea Technology 30 OFF520 Pipelines and risers 5 OFF550 Subsea Technology 10 OFF600 Marine Operation 10 TN501 HSE-course for master students 0 Recommended elective, term 2 (choose one) BYG530 Plastic analysis of structures 5 MSK600 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 5 Exchange 3rd semester UTV-IKM- 0 Message to the Department about exchange (click here for more info) Offshore Technology - Marine- and subsea technology - Master Programme MSK560 Fluid Dynamics 5 Exchange 3rd semester UTV-IKM- Message to the Department about exchange (click here for more 0 info) Elective term 3 Recommended elective, term 3 IND510 Project Management 1 5 OFF620 Life Extension of Structures 5 Other elective term 3 MSK545 Finite Element Methods, advanced course part 1 5 OFF610 Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering 5 page 11
M-OFFSH5 - Offshore Engineering - Master's Degree Programme, 5 years Offshore Engineering - Master programme 5 years (Start Autumn 2010) Year 5 Code Course SP 9 10 Choice of Master's degree programme Offshore technology- Industrial Asset Management- Master's Degree Prog Compulsory Courses IAMMAS Master thesis Offshore technology, Industrial Asset Management 30 IND500 Investment analysis 5 OFF570 Human factors, technology and organizational issues 10 OFF590 Industrial services 5 Electives term 3-10 sp OFF610 Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering 5 RIS520 Technical safety 10 OFF620 Life Extension of Structures 5 Offshore technology - Subsea tech - Master's Degree Progr. MARMAS Master thesis Offshore Engineering, Subsea Technology 30 OFF520 Pipelines and risers 5 OFF550 Subsea Technology 10 OFF600 Marine Operation 10 Elective term 3 Recommended elective, term 3 IND510 Project Management 1 5 OFF620 Life Extension of Structures 5 Other elective term 3 MSK545 Finite Element Methods, advanced course part 1 5 OFF610 Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering 5 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 page 12
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. 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: post@uis.no page 13