The MS in Petroleum Engineering (Digital Oilfield Technologies) is a unique degree offered only through the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. This degree program was created based upon industry’s request to train existing staff and new hires with skills related to the operation of digital fields.
The new USC Center for Interactive Digital Oilfield Technologies (CiSoft), sponsored by Chevron, will provide facilities for research and training in these technologies, offering cutting-edge course content for this degree
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring 2024 | September 15, 2023 |
| Fall 2024 | December 15, 2023 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the master's of science programs in Petroleum Engineering are required to have a bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree. Degrees in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines are frequently represented among our program applicants, including but not limited to the following:
Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (3 required)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2024 applications.
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The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition
TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 35 Unit Program
Download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.
Alumni Employment - 2022*
(Companies & Job Titles)
Chevron Corporation - Subsurface Digital Project Manager
Want to find out more about where our graduating class of 2020/2021 Chemical & Petroleum Engineering & Materials Science Master's students did their internships and where they went after commencement? Visit our Chemical & Petroleum Engineering & Materials Science Employment Outcomes page.
* Information is based on a voluntary survey and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive view of the 2022 graduating class.
This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.
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Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes
DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.
Required Courses
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| All Courses Required - 19 units total. |
| PTE 507 | Engineering and Economic Evaluation of Subsurface Reservoirs (3 units) |
| PTE 508 | Numerical Simulation of Subsurface Flow and Transport Processes (3 units) |
| PTE 517 | Testing of Wells and Aquifers (3 units) |
| PTE 531 | Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery (4 units) |
| PTE 555 | Well Completion, Stimulation, and Damage Control (3 units) |
| PTE 582 | Fluid Flow and Transport Processes in Porous Media (3 units) |
| Specialization Courses |
| All courses Required - 12 units total. |
| PTE 586 | Intelligent and Collaborative Oilfield Systems Characterization and Management (3 units) |
| PTE 588 | Smart Oilfield Data Mining (3 units) |
| PTE 519 | Integrated Physical and Cyber Security for Oil and Gas Operations (3 units) |
| PTE 589 | Advanced Oilfield Operations with Remote Immersive Visualization and Control (3 units) |
| Elective Courses |
| 2 Courses Required - 6 units total. |
| PTE 502 | Advanced Reservoir Characterization (3 units) |
| PTE 514 | Drilling Engineering (3 units) |
| PTE 515 | Natural Gas Engineering (3 units) |
| PTE 519 | Integrated Physical and Cyber Security for Oil and Gas Operations (3 units) |
| PTE 578 | Advanced Production Engineering (3 units) |
| PTE 588 | Smart Oilfield Data Mining (3 units) |
Deficiency Courses
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| Students without a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering must complete deficiency courses at USC. Units from these deficiency courses cannot be applied towards the M.S. in Petroleum Engineering - Digital Oilfield Technology. If you have questions about deficiency courses please consult with your department advisor. |
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