In the course of studying, students start with basic disciplines: mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering graphics and environmental sciences. Students of senior grades master the theory of automatic control, programming and algorithm development, familiarize themselves with the processes and equipment of oil refining, with the basic instruments and means of monitoring and controlling technological processes, and also study the methods of diagnostics and reliability of automated systems in the oil refining industry.
The opportunity to get a extremely demanded and well-paid profession in a dynamically developing industry;
Practical training at major oil refining complexes, such as: LLC KINEF, JSC GAZPROMNEFT-MNPZ (Moscow Refinery), JSC Syzran Refinery, JSC Ufaneftekhim, etc.;
Double-degree options with the Lappeenranta University of Technology;
Opportunities to take active part in scientific activities under the guidance of the department staff, publishing articles in peer-reviewed and cited journals.
Graduates of this specialization work as technical professionals and engineering personnel at design and planning departments, mining and refining facilities of such companies as LC KINEF, PJSC Gazprom Neft, LLC PROMAVTOMATIKA-SPB and other Oil and gas processing enterprises. They are also employed as experts at monitoring and supervisory services.