Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering

1. Demonstrate competence in undergraduate fundamentals in petroleum engineering

2. Learn advanced concepts in two of the three areas of Drilling and completions, production, and reservoir engineering/evaluation

3. Learn to formulate and complete a research project and document results in a thesis (for thesis option only)

4. Learn additional knowledge in one specific area and document work in an independent study report (for independent study option only)

5. Effectively communicate

6. Apply analytical methods, critical thinking, and creativity toward research (for PhD program only)