Overview

In the process of training under this program, students master the design and justification of rational systems for the exploitation of oil fields, the theory of technological processes for oil production, the collection and preparation of production fluid, the technologies for impacting reservoirs and methods for dealing with complications during well operations; planning technologies, and feasibility studies for development projects using computer-aided design systems; as well as the basics of public administration in the subsoil use. Graduates acquire the skills necessary to work as managers in a rapidly changing external environment.

Speciality

21.04.01 Oil and Gas Engineering (Management)

Degree
Master
Mode of attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years
Language of training
Russian
Admission tests for international students
Field-specific entrance examination, diploma grade-point average, final qualifying work grade
Tuition fees
300 000 RUB per semester
Reasons for choosing a course
  • High market demand for specialized personnel with deep knowledge of the design and management of oil and gas projects;

  • Opportunities to meet with leading oil and gas companies’ staff, research and design organizations employees as part of the educational process with prospects for further internships and employment;

  • An integrated approach to training, which includes advanced managerial and engineering-economic training of specialists, providing for quick adaption to changing production conditions;

  • Options to engage in scientific activities during training at St. Petersburg Mining University;

  • Possibility of included studies at foreign partner universities with the issuance of internationally recognized diplomas.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates in this field are employed by leading oil and gas companies, research and design organizations engaged in the development of oil and gas fields in various conditions, including as engineers for the technological support of the oil and gas field, oil and gas project manager, etc. Such companies include: Gazprom Neft, Gazpromneft STCs, RN-Yuganskneftegaz, Severneftegazprom, Gazpromneft-Development.

Field of study
Oil and gas design methodology and project management;
CAD systems;
Special issues of oil and gas field development;
State management of subsoil use;
International oil and gas business;
Intelligent mining management;
Technical and economic design of oil and gas production facilities;
Mathematical modeling in the oil and gas industry problems;
Organization of production and management of oil and gas production facilities;
Economics of oil and gas engineering.
Graduate skills
Strong skills in planning, development, management, feasibility study and evaluation of the effectiveness of projects for the development of oil and gas production;
Ability to use mathematical, economic, humanitarian, technical and engineering knowledge to solve professional tasks; willingness to learn and put into practice new technologies;
Skills of self-education, self-development and self-improvement; good command of a foreign language, mastering of professional terminology, at a level sufficient to work in an international team;
Ability to carry out mathematical modeling of technological processes and choose optimal solutions in multi-factor situations, computer modeling skills in the preparation and implementation of projects;
Experience in individual and team work, formation of plans, allocation of responsibilities and adoption of conscientious decisions, team-management skills.