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Study Plan for Master of Science in Petroleum Logistics (2019–2021)

Study information

Logistics entails the organization of the flow of products, services and information from raw materials to the end user. For a large number of industrial and business companies, achieving high quality logistics operations will be the key competitive factor for future success. There is therefore a considerable focus on logistics in the business world. Oil and gas companies are no exception from this. The programme aims to give a thorough analysis and understanding of problems, challenges and solutions associated with all parts of the supply chains dealing with the oil and gas industry; on- shore as well as off-shore: exploration, purchasing, production planning, inventory management and downstream distribution planning. In addition the programme will give an understanding of the energy situation in the world, comparing existing renewable energy sources as well as non- renewable sources both in terms of costs, qualities and availability. 

Logistics as a scientific area rests on a broad spectrum of disciplines such as economics, information/communication technology, business administration, organization and management, as well as quantitative methods based on mathematics, operations research and statistics. All these topics in logistics makes it a challenging area to study. 

The programme is taught entirely in English, and is open to students from all countries. This means that students at the programme will have the benefit of belonging to a truly international group of students, and to enhance their language skills, making them ready for logistical careers in a more globalized economy.

What do you learn?

Learning outcomes

After completing the programme, the successful candidate is expected to: 

Knowledge 

• have good and general knowledge about logistics and supply chain management (SCM) in general.

• have specialized knowledge about SCM in the petroleum industry.

• have specialized knowledge about different types of energy sources and the relationship between these.

• have extensive knowledge of scientific theories and methods relevant to SCM and operational logistics.

• have advanced knowledge of scientific theories and methods relevant to SCM of the petroleum industry, including a broad knowledge about models and methods in general, and their use in petroleum logistics in particular. 

Skills 

• be able to use advanced theory and methods to identify inefficiencies in supply chains.

• be able to propose improvements of organizational/structural changes, and suggest ways of implementing such changes in a supply chain.

• be able to understand the specific challenges connected to the different supply chains in the petroleum industry.

• be capable of performing a limited supervised research project within operational logistics, in line with ruling academic standards in the field. 

General Competence 

• be able to present and communicate professional issues relevant to logistics.

• be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills within new areas of research and education.

• be able to read scientific papers and other scientific work with a critical view.

Admission

Admission to the MSc program in Petroleum Logistics takes place during the spring semester every year, and the program starts in the middle of August. The program is open to Norwegian and international applicants who fulfil all the admission requirements, where applicants outside EU/EEA must document funding of minimum NOK 116 369 per academic year together with their application form to cover their own living expenses for their planned MSc studies in Molde. As a recognized state-run specialized university, HiMolde is not charging any tuition fees from the Norwegian or international students, but all admitted students have to pay a minor semester fee of approximately NOK 745 per semester. Admitted international students from outside EU/EEA will be requested to transfer a minimum of NOK 116 369 to our Deposit Account for International Students within a deadline first stated in the letter of admission.  

Applicants should have completed a recognized BSc, BBA, BEng, BTech or equivalent degree, corresponding to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits (3 years of higher education) beyond the minimum matriculation requirement to be admitted at Norwegian higher educational institutions, and within the following relevant academic fields: Logistics, Optimization, Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Information Technology/ Computer Science, Economics, relevant Engineering disciplines (like e.g. Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Engineering/ Management), or other relevant fields within Applied Geosciences (like Petroleum Geology). Applicants who are completing the last semester of their recognized bachelor's degree in the spring semester 2019, can also apply.

Applicants who have only completed an HND (Higher National Diploma), Advanced Diploma or equivalent diploma education are not qualified to apply for our international MSc programmes.

Admission to the international MSc programmes at Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics is highly competitive, and applicants should preferably have an average grade of First Class/ First Division or Second Class Upper Division/ Excellent or Very Good from their first degree or an equivalent average grade to be considered for admission. Applicants with an average grade of Second Class Lower Division or Third Class Division or equivalent average grade will usually not be offered admission.

Some groups of applicants will also be required to fulfil the formal English language requirements to apply for admission, by taking an IELTS test with a minimum score of 6.0, or a TOEFL test with a minimum score of 550 on paper based test/ 213 on computer based test/ or 79 on internet based test, while other groups of applicants can be exempted from the formal English language requirements.

 

Application deadlines:

• 1 February 2019: International applicants applying directly from abroad, and applicants with international education who have a temporary residence permit in Norway, including EU citizens with a registration certificate in Norway.

• 15 April 2019: Applicants who are either Norwegian citizens, or applicants who already have a permanent residence permit in Norway.

 

Administrative Contact Person International applicants:

Ragnhild Brakstad, Senior Adviser/International Coordinator MSc studies
ragnhild.brakstad@himolde.no

Phone: +47 71 21 41 08

Structure and content

Programme content

Logistics deals with the organization of the flow of products, services and information from raw materials to end products. For a large number of industrial and business companies, achieving high quality logistics operations will be the key competitive factor for future success. Oil and gas companies are no exception from this.  

HiMolde is offering a two years (120 ECTS) international MSc program in Petroleum Logistics held in English open to Norwegian and international applicants who have completed a recognized BA, BSc, BEng or BTech (equivalent to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits) within Logistics, Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Statistics, Optimization, Information Technology/ Computer Science, Petroleum Engineering, Applied Geosciences, Industrial Engineering/ Organization, and other relevant Engineering disciplines for the oil and gas industry. It is an admission requirement that the applicants preferably have a strong quantitative background within one of the above mentioned academic disciplines. 

Content and structure of the programme

The study programme includes only compulsory courses. All lectures and exams will take place in Molde.The third semester consists of seminars, all lasting for one week. During this semester, the students should also find a topic for their master's thesis, and write a proposal for this. Here the students should indicate the topic, research methods and methodologies that can be relevant, some preliminary overview of previous research, and literature within the chosen topic. The proposal will be presented orally. In the fourth semester the students are working on their master's thesis. Presentation and examination/ defense of the thesis will take place in June.

Some additional information about the MSc program can be found on https://www.himolde-maslog.com/

Organisation and learning

A wide range of lecturing and study methods are used within the courses. Courses usually run over one semester with lectures once or twice per week. In some cases courses consist of intensive lecturing in one or two weeks during a semester, and more regular lectures once a week in other parts of the semester. Students have homework in terms of exercises, computer lab work, case studies and assignments, both individually and in groups. The seminars in the third semester are intensive courses lasting for one week consisting of lectures, homework, discussions and student presentations. Students enrolled in the programme are expected to have at least a work load of 40 hours per week. The programme is not offered for distance learning.

Future studies

The MSc programme in Petroleum Logistics will qualify to apply for admission to the PhD program in Logistics at Molde University College, as well as other PhD programs.