Discover Viterbi:
Petroleum Engineering at USC
Host: Professor Iraj Ershaghi
Spring 2012
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University of Southern California
Viterbi School of Engineering
Petroleum Engineering at USC
How to Apply
Distance Education Network
Tuition & Fees
Getting Started
Q&A
The University of Southern California
• Oldest private university in western U.S.
– founded in 1880
• 37,000 Students:
17,500 Undergrads | 19,500 Graduates
• 3,300 full-time faculty
• Draws students from all 50 states and
over 100 countries
• Located in Los Angeles
Viterbi School of Engineering:
Points of Distinction
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International Reputation for Excellence
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World-Class Faculty & Research
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The Trojan Family Network – 60,000+
engineers strong
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Unique engineering programs
available – online, on-site &
on-campus
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Complete Range of Programs
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Master’s Degrees
Graduate Certificates
Continuing Education Short Courses
Custom Programs
Meet Professor Ershaghi
Director of Petroleum Engineering
• Executive Director of the Chevron–USC Center for Smart
Oilfield Technologies at USC
• Executive Director of UKC (USC-KOC) Center for Research and
Education
Application Criteria for
Master’s in Petroleum Engineering
• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in engineering, math
or hard science from a regionally-accredited university
• To be competitive, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
on a 4.0 scale is recommended
• International students should refer to the USC Graduate Admission website
for information on alternate grading scales:
http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/
• Satisfactory scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) that are less than five years old
• Supplemental Materials (required):
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3 Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Purpose, Resume
• Please visit viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees for complete requirements
M.S. in Petroleum Engineering
Required Courses (18 Units)
Electives (9 Units)
PTE 507 | Engineering and Economic Evaluation
of Subsurface Reservoirs
PTE 502 | Advanced Reservoir Characterization
PTE 508 | Numerical Simulation of Subsurface
Flow and Transport Processes
PTE 514 | Drilling Engineering
PTE 511 | Advanced Phase Behavior of Petroleum
Reservoir Fluids
PTE 542 | Carbonate Rocks
PTE 517 | Testing of Wells and Aquifers
PTE 545 | Corrosion Control in Petroleum
Production
PTE 531 | Enhanced Oil Recovery
PTE 572 | Engineering Geostatistics
PTE 555 | Well Completion, Stimulation, and
Damage Control
PTE 582 | Fluid Flow and Transport Processes in
Porous Media
PTE 578 | Advanced Production Engineering
PTE 581 | Environmental Technology in the
Petroleum Industry
PTE 586 | Intelligent and Collaborative Oilfield
Systems Characterization and Management
PTE 587 | Smart Completions, Oilfield Sensors and
Sensor Technology
PTE 588 | Smart Oilfield Data Mining
PTE 589 | Advanced Oilfield Operations with
Remote Immersive Visualization and Control
M.S. in Petroleum Engineering
Smart Oilfield Technologies
Required Courses (30 Units)
Electives (4 Units)
PTE 507 | Engineering and Economic Evaluation of
Subsurface Reservoirs
PTE 502 | Advanced Reservoir Characterization
PTE 508 | Numerical Simulation of Subsurface Flow
and Transport Processes
PTE 511 | Advanced Phase Behavior of
Petroleum Reservoir Fluids
PTE 517 | Testing of Wells and Aquifers
PTE 514 | Drilling Engineering
PTE 531 | Enhanced Oil Recovery
PTE 542 | Carbonate Rocks
PTE 555 | Well Completion, Stimulation, and
Damage Control
PTE 545 | Corrosion Control in Petroleum
Production
PTE 582 | Fluid Flow and Transport Processes in
Porous Media
PTE 572 | Engineering Geostatistics
PTE 586 | Intelligent and Collaborative Oilfield
Systems Characterization and Management
PTE 581 | Environmental Technology in the
Petroleum Industry
PTE 587 | Smart Completions, Oilfield Sensors and
Sensor Technology
PTE 588 | Smart Oilfield Data Mining
PTE 589 | Advanced Oilfield Operations with
Remote Immersive Visualization and Control
PTE 578 | Advanced Production Engineering
Graduate Certificate
Smart Oilfield Technologies
Required Courses (12 Units)
*Supplementary Course Descriptions
PTE 586 | Intelligent and Collaborative
Oilfield Systems Characterization and
Management
PTE 411 | Introduction to Transport
Processes in Porous Media
PTE 587 | Smart Completions, Oilfield
Sensors and Sensor Technology
PTE 588 | Smart Oilfield Data Mining
PTE 412x | Petroleum Reservoir
Engineering
PTE 461 | Formation Evaluation
PTE 466 | Petroleum Geology
PTE 589 | Advanced Oilfield
Operations with Remote Immersive
Visualization and Control
*Supplementary Course Requirements are for those without a B.S. in Petroleum
Engineering. Units from these courses cannot be applied to the formal program.
Application Deadlines
• Fall 2012: February 15, 2012
• Spring 2013: September 15, 2012
• Apply Online
– http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply
Meet our Students
Course Delivery Methods
• Methods of Course Delivery
– On-campus, full time
• 3 classes per semester
• 1.5-2 years to complete degree
– Distance delivery via DEN
• 1 class per semester
• 3-4 years to complete degree
Distance Education Network (DEN)
• Pioneer in distance learning since 1972
• Online delivery makes earning an MS degree practical for
working professionals
• Online and on-campus students have fully equivalent
academic experiences and earn the same degree
• Technical Requirements:
– High-speed internet access
(DSL/Cable minimum)
– Windows Media Player
– Adobe PDF Reader
Distance Education Network (DEN)
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exams proctored at a nearby testing center located by our Exams
Coordinator
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DEN Students – Additional Details
• Limited Status
– Allows strong candidates to begin coursework before formal
admission.
– Courses can be applied toward degree program once admitted
but limited status does not guarantee admission.
– Get Started:
http://mapp.usc.edu/distanceeducation/gettingstarted.html
• Tuition Deferment
– Students supported by company can defer “up front” payment of
tuition until after the semester is over.
– Company must pay 75-100% of tuition to be eligible for program.
– For additional information:
http://mapp.usc.edu/mastersprograms/tuitionandfees/tuitiondefer
ment.html
Tuition & Fees for MS Student
Approx. Tuition for
3-Unit Course
PER-COURSE TUITION
500/600 level course
$4,500
PER-SEMESTER FEES
DEN
$500 per course
On-Campus
$750-900 per semester
• Degree Programs are 27-34 units (9-11 courses) – Tuition total is about $45,000
• Visit Graduate & Professional Program “Tuition & Fees” for a complete
overview of costs: http://mapp.usc.edu/mastersprograms/tuitionandfees/
Getting Started
• For those interested in taking classes on
campus:
– Visit USC campus
– Start your application:
http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply
• For those interested in DEN delivery
– Start as Limited Student for next semester or
apply for admission at the link above
Contact Us
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Graduate and Professional Programs
viterbi.gradprograms@usc.edu
Phone: 213.740.4488 (select option 6)
Website: http://viterbi.usc.edu/gapp