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European University Cyprus School of Sciences Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 18 months Online

Core courses (30 ECTS)

  • Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (7.5 ECTS)
  • Introduction to Machine Learning (7.5 ECTS)
  • Knowledge Representation, Reasoning and the Semantic Web (7.5 ECTS)
  • Big Data Analytics (7.5 ECTS)

Elective courses (30 ECTS)

  • Advanced Topics in Machine Learning (7.5 ECTS)
  • Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning (7.5 ECTS)
  • Advanced Topics in Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (7.5 ECTS)
  • Multi-Agent Systems and Game Theory (7.5 ECTS)
  • AI in Video Games (7.5 ECTS)
  • Robotics and Perception (7.5 ECTS)
  • Natural Language Processing (7.5 ECTS)
  • Philosophy and Ethics of AI (7.5 ECTS)
  • One (1) Elective Course from a relevant distance learning M.Sc. program of the School of Sciences as this will be approved by the Program Coordinator

Master Thesis (30 ECTS)

The MSc in Artificial Intelligence at EUC aims to train and educate skilled leaders in the field and to address the emerging needs of the market. With an in-depth study of AI theory and practice, students are equipped with technical skills and an understanding of machine learning, big data analytics, AI in gaming and robotics, natural language processing and deep learning. Students undertake research with the Department’s laboratories and research centers and are equipped for employment in a range of industries or for doctoral studies in the field.

University of Cyprus Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng in Natural Gas in Energy Transition 3 semesters Campus based

Class Schedule for Master Program in Natural Gas in Energy Transition :

  • Winter Semester (37 ECTS)
  • Spring Semester (37 ECTS)
  • Summer Period (16 ECTS)

To view the comprehensive Class Scedule for the academic year 2021-22 click here

The University of Cyprus, through its leading M.Sc. on Natural Gas in Energy Transition program, offers the opportunity to successful candidates to further their studies in the hydrocarbon field, with a view to claiming a place in the Hydrocarbon and Energy industries. The program was established in 2013, is academically administrated by the Hydrocarbon Committee and the actual degree is awarded by the Engineering School of the University of Cyprus.

The program admits candidates with a reputable background in Engineering and Sciences. The M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering is designed to equip its graduates with the essential technical foundations/ knowledge for pursuing opportunities in the Hydrocarbon and Energy Industries. M.Sc. Natural Gas in Energy Transition graduates will be suitable candidates for employment mainly within the up-stream and mid-stream sectors of the Oil and Gas industries. The program offers up to 15 student places every year.

A student that folows the scheduled program will be able to complete the relevant coursework and the final project in 12 months (from September to August). 

The program is designed to be complete on the subjects based on core courses. Courses are subject to changes in line with technological advancements, industry trends/ demands, as well as the requirements of regulatory and administrative bodies. Emphasis is given in every course to include instructors who are experts in their field, with long track-record/ experience in the Oil & Gas industry. In addition, students benefit from a rich learning environment, inspired by motivated professionals working in the sector with extensive, diverse and practical experiences and knowledge. 

Program objectives

The main objective of the Master in Natural Gas in Energy Transition program is to build and accelerate the development of national workforces for recruitment by the local authorities, national subsidiaries and international operating companies in the upstream oil and gas industry. The program will address, in particular, the growing needs of deepwater exploration and development that have raised the complexity of technical challenges in geosciences and hydrocarbon engineering and have increased the difficulty of hydrocarbon exploitation. Knowing that the development of competencies and key capabilities in energy engineering remains the biggest hurdle in workforce management in the energy industry, this program provides the first step which is the education in the relevant subjects.

The study program proposed herein will be named Master in Natural Gas in Energy Transition (will taught only in English) and will focus on the needs of the upstream and mid-stream oil and gas industry. It will cover the following major areas:

1. Petroleum Geology, Applied Geophysics and Formation Evaluation

2. Drilling and Completion Engineering

3. Reservoir Characterization, Management and Production

4. Production, transportation and storage facilities

5. Field development plan (FDP project)

University of Cyprus Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering MSc in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology 4 semesters Campus based

Semester 1

  • Polymer Nanocomposites
  • Materials Physics
  • Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Nanodevices
  • Master's Thesis Research I (M.Sc.) (AMN)

Semester 2

  • Surface Engineering
  • Characterization Techniques of Bulk and Nano-Materials
  • Master's Thesis Research II (M.Sc.) (AMN)
  • Selection for a List of Courses

Semester 3

  • Technical Writing and Speaking
  • Thesis Research III (AMN)
  • Selection for a List of Courses

Semester 4

  • Thesis Research IV (AMN)

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is one of the four departments in the newly established Faculty of Engineering at the University of Cyprus. The first undergraduate students were accepted in September 2003, while the graduate program started in January 2005.

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers a high- quality graduate program both at the Master and Ph.D. level. This program emphasizes fundamental principles that prepare students for leadership roles in a challenging and rapidly changing technological world. Research and innovation are encouraged in an environment that fosters cooperation among faculty, students, industry and research organizations. The faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is comprised of experienced and distinguished academicians with expertise in a wide range of research fields pertinent to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering.

The objective of this Master program is to train young scientists with up-to-date knowledge and techniques in the fast growing (and of particular importance for the society) field of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. The students are specialized in one of the research areas of the program with the aim to create proper conditions for a successful professional career in the public or private sector, in industry or in research organizations.

Key Learning Outcomes

The program is designed to produce highly qualified graduates who

  1. Gain a strong background in the fundamentals of the field, creativity, societal sensitivity and the independence of thought required for a successful career in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.

  2. Obtain self-motivation and self-evaluation skills to acquire more knowledge in their area of specialization during their future professional career.

  3. As successful Materials Scientists and Engineers, identify, describe, use and understand the basic science behind the properties of materials at the nanometre scale and the principles behind advanced experimental and computational techniques for studying advanced materials.

  4. Systematically solve scientific problems related specifically to advanced and nanotechnological materials using conventional scientific and mathematical notation.

  5. Integrate new knowledge in their background to design, propose and compose new products and services.

  6. Apply their acquired knowledge and skills to a research project in the area of their specialization.

  7. Communicate clearly, precisely and effectively using conventional scientific language and are able to prepare scientific reports.

University of Nicosia School of Sciences and Engineering MSc in Electrical Engineering 3 semesters Campus based

Semester 1

  • Probability and Random Processes
  • Antennas for Wireless Communications
  • Digital Communications
  • Thesis Research I

Semester 2

  • Fiber Optics
  • Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
  • Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies
  • Thesis Research II

Semester 3

  • Advanced Computer Networks
  • Adaptive Signal Processing
  • Graduate Seminars
  • Thesis Research III

Aims

The aims of the MSc in Electrical Engineering are to:

  1. Prepare students to succeed in a constantly growing, highly demanding and competitive technological world;
  2. Create an academic environment conducive to learning new technologies and engineering concepts;
  3. Introduce students to research on advanced engineering topics;
  4. Cultivate analytical skills and critical thinking;
  5. Provide specialization and extensive knowledge on the areas of concentration;
  6. Promote engineering ethics and moral practices.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Provide specialized advanced knowledge and tools to our graduates in order to cope successfully in a technologically challenging environment;
  2. Facilitate learning in areas of electrical engineering that are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
  3. Provide the theoretical and computational skills necessary for the solution of both theoretical and practical engineering problems;
  4. Provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
  5. Prepare graduates to work alone or in groups in order to provide engineering solutions;
  6. Prepare graduates to design/implement systems and processes towards the solution of engineering problems;
  7. Promote research, develop research skills and provide fundamental knowledge to support a successful career in research and development;
  8. Develop the ability of the graduates to write technical reports and scientific papers as well as to present their work before an audience;
  9. Provide the graduates with the opportunity to develop a greater technical competence in their area and become successful professionals throughout their lifetime;
  10. Prepare graduates for admission to a PhD program in electrical engineering.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Masters’ programme can be employed in a number of sectors including:

  1. Private companies;
  2. Public organizations;
  3. Semi-government organizations;
  4. Universities and colleges;
  5. Research institutions;
  6. Technical high schools and professional training schools;
  7. Telecommunications companies;
  8. Army, navy, and defense companies;
  9. Radar and monitoring system facilities

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme have direct access to 3rd cycle studies (PhD), at this or a related field, at the University of Nicosia or other institutions in Cyprus, the EU and the USA/Canada.

Frederick University Department of Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering and Informatics MSc in Electrical Engineering 3 semesters Campus based 1. Communication Systems 2. Power Systems 3. Control Systems 4. Computer Engineering

Communication Systems

SEMESTER 1

  • ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS I
  • RANDOM VARIABLES AND STOCHASTIC PROCESSES
  • DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS I
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 2

  • ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS II
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS II
  • RESEARCH PREPARATION AND PROPOSAL
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • GRADUATE RESEARCH
  • THESIS WRITING AND PRESENTATION
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

Power Systems

SEMESTER 1

  • POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
  • RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY
  • POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS I
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 2

  • ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY CONVERSION
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS II
  • RESEARCH PREPARATION AND PROPOSAL
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • GRADUATE RESEARCH
  • THESIS WRITING AND PRESENTATION
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

Control Systems

 

SEMESTER 1

  • MODERN CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • LINEAR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
  • DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS I
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 2

  • RANDOM VARIABLES AND STOCHASTIC PROCESSES
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS II
  • RESEARCH PREPARATION AND PROPOSAL
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • GRADUATE RESEARCH
  • THESIS WRITING AND PRESENTATION
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

Computer Engineering

SEMESTER 1

  • DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN
  • COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE
  • DATA AND COMPUTER NETWORKS
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS I
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 2

  • ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS II
  • RESEARCH PREPARATION AND PROPOSAL
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • GRADUATE RESEARCH
  • THESIS WRITING AND PRESENTATION
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

The Program aims to provide the graduates with scientific knowledge, research expertise and competences in order to meet the challenging market needs and prepare them for their professional development in engineering design as well for pursuing graduate studies at the Doctorate (PhD) level.

The main objectives of the Program are to:

  1. Develop the students’ capacity to critically think and creatively address advanced Electrical Engineering Topics.
  2. Develop the technical written and oral presentation skills of the students in order to effectively disseminate their work in the form of well-structured reports and presentations. 
  3. Equip students with postgraduate level knowledge, tools and methodologies on Advanced Electrical Engineering Topics pertinent to three areas of study: generation transmission and distribution of Electric Power via conventional or renewable energy sources, Telecommunication Systems and Automation and Control Systems
  4. Equip students with competent skills and experience, developing their ability to engage in the engineering design process via a systematic breakdown of real world problems, identification of design requirements and the utilization of analytical, software and experimental tools for the analysis, design, development and performance evaluation of effective solutions.
  5. Develop student awareness on recent advancements, key technologies, future trends and state of the art challenges in Electrical Engineering.
  6. Develop the ability of students to continuously learn and self-develop by accessing appropriate information sources as for example textbooks, research articles, online resources and seminars.  
  7. Engage students in the research process by successfully applying the research methodology in a guided manner.
  8. Engage students in research activities in key technology fields and help them to acquire the required knowledge and develop the necessary skills that will allow them to adapt and evolve in the fast evolving discipline of Electrical Engineering and pursue further Doctoral Studies.
  9. Develop the students’ transferable skills needed to ensure a successful academic or professional career in the field of Electrical Engineering,
  10. Prepare the students for direct employment after graduation by integrating theory with practice, through activities like work placement and the preparation for certification exams.

Key Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyze real world problems in control communication and power systems, identifying their design requirements and develop and evaluate effective solutions by applying the design procedure involving the problem breakdown, modeling and design and performance evaluation.     
  2. Identify the theoretical foundations of communications controls and power system analysis theory.
  3. Use analytical methods and modelling techniques to evaluate electrical engineering systems (control, communication, power) and components in terms of general quality attributes and possible trade-offs presented within the considered problems.
  4. Analyse and design communication systems and key enabling technologies for next generation networked systems. and demonstrate awareness on the capabilities and limitations of existing and emerging communication systems.
  5. Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of existing and emerging technologies in the field of power generation, transmission and distribution using sustainable and renewable energy sources.
  6. Plan, design and manage industrial electrical power systems, taking into account the integration of information and communication technologies rendering the aforementioned systems “Smart”.
  7. Demonstrate awareness on the forefront of knowledge in modern control theory in the field of Automation and Control Systems and how these technologies can be combined with Information and Communication Technologies and Power Systems leading to Intelligent Networks and Cyber-physical Systems. 
  8. Design, analyse, optimise and control complex industrial automated systems.
  9. Develop competency in the research methodology.
  10. Retrieve, analyze and evaluate information from different sources, including information retrieval through databases and on-line computer searches.
  11. Demonstrate awareness on the role of engineers in society and the professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers.
  12. Report research results and new designs in well-structured written reports and present the obtained results using presentations. 

The language of instruction of the program is English

Occupational Profiles of the Graduates

The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, maintenance and administration of electrical systems related to their specialization.

Communication Systems graduates can be employed in public or private sector at internet and cellular communication providers, or communication infrastructure design and maintenance.

Power Systems graduates can seek employment in public or private sector industries related to electric power generation and distribution, companies activating in renewable energy systems, or as electrical engineer in industrial facilities.

Control Systems graduates can be employed in industry as production chain engineers, or in the design and development of automated, remotely controlled systems, and their control panels.

University of Nicosia School of Business MSc in Engineering Management 3 semesters Campus based

Semester 1

  • Project Management (7,5 ECTS)
  • Operations and Quality Management (7,5 ECTS)
  • Organisations and Human Resource Management (7,5 ECTS)
  • Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 2

  • Leadership and Negotiation Techniques (7,5 ECTS)
  • Statistical Methods in Engineering (7,5 ECTS)
  • Managing Engineering Teams (7,5 ECTS)
  • Finance for High-Tech Industries (7,5 ECTS)

Semester 3

  • Safety and Risk Management (7,5 ECTS)
  • Strategic Marketing (7,5 ECTS)
  • Product Development Process (7,5 ECTS)
  • Legal Aspects in Engineering (7,5 ECTS)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. 

Continuous technological, economic and social challenges influence businesses to seek innovative Engineer-Managers; not only to design engineered systems but also to: handle projects/design and development; create strategic plans; handle financing; interface with marketing; recognise and evaluate market opportunities.

An Engineering Management graduate programme has a three dimensional focus: technical people, projects and organisations. It prepares engineers and science graduates to become future industry leaders by building a solid business foundation. It focuses on various management topics, mainly on innovation and technology management in specific engineering disciplines and develops graduates’ leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

The M.Sc. Engineering Management is an interdisciplinary Master of Science programme, running under the Department of Management & MIS.  It is designed for experienced professionals with a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Science or related scientific areas. Programme graduates will learn to: coordinate and lead engineering projects; manage engineering teams, engineering functions and organisations; handle Accounting, Finance and Engineering Economics; participate in decision making processes; and develop and implement engineering projects and solutions.

Whilst building their project management skills through the Project Management course ENMA-500 based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) standards, students will be prepared to undertake the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examinations.

Career Prospects

  1. For Engineers currently employed in the private, public and semi-public sectors
  2. Technical entrepreneurs
  3. Managers of engineering and technology organisations
  4. Business consultants
  5. Human resource managers
  6. Product development designers

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree)

Frederick University Department of Mechanical Engineering & Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce MSc in Marine Engineering and Management 3 semesters Campus based

SEMESTER 1

  • MARITIME SAFETY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
  • SHIP MACHINERY AND SYSTEMS
  • SHIP ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
  • SHIP PERFORMANCE AT SEA

SEMESTER 2

  • MARINE SYSTEMS MONITORING, AUTOMATION AND CONTROL
  • COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT OF SHIPS
  • RESEARCH SKILLS FOR MSC THESIS PREPARATION AND PROPOSAL
  • ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • MSC THESIS

Approximately 90% of the international trade in goods by volume is currently carried by sea, despite the development of other means of transport. Today’s seas are dotted with oil, cargo and passenger ships that are magnificently huge and complex. Most, if not all countries with strong economies have bustling and modernised ports. It is therefore imperative that stakeholders ensure the safe and efficient operation of ships; any technical failure or human error can cause a delay in shipment arrival dates and affect the business reputation and profit margins, more importantly it can cause precious lives. Moreover, the radical technological developments alongside increased environmental regulations require ship operators and managers with advanced technical as well as leadership and managerial skills and knowledge.

This MSc Programme is unique in Cyprus and one of the few of its type globally. The degree combines marine engineering and management and provides you with the necessary skill set to work in executive posts in the modern maritime and industrial world. It is a major step towards the provision of an integrated approach to engineering and management education. More specifically, the core curriculum covers major marine engineering and management subjects and offers options for specialised shipping and commercial knowledge.

You may also combine this MSc study with the acquisition of the professional international licence of the “Engineer Officer of the Watch" (EOOW) thereby acquiring valuable professional marine qualifications and experience. This attainment is highly regarded by shipping companies.

You can attend and complete the requirements of both the MSc Academic Degree and the EOOW Professional Qualification within a period of approximately 18 months.

The Programme includes, among others, the subjects of:

Fundamentals of Marine Engineering, Marine Mechanical Systems Construction and Maintenance, Marine Electrical Equipment Construction and Maintenance, Ship Performance at Sea and Maritime Safety, Marine Machinery Monitoring and Maintenance Modelling, Commercial  Management  of  Ships,  International  Maritime Law, Logistics and supply chain management. The aforementioned subjects are at the heart of the Programme and constitute an outstanding curriculum of academic credentials that is useful for any engineer who wishes to specialise in the shipping industry.

A wide range of opportunities, in demanding and challenging posts, is available to prospective graduates. The diversity of the maritime sector and subsector activities (forming the maritime industry), as well as of the world trade and transport includes many hundreds of large, medium and small firms (and many thousands operating internationally) all of them relying in varying degrees upon skilled and versatile professionals. In this context, our Programme has been carefully considered and designed to produce professionally competent and skillful engineers that are able to work at management and executive levels.

Indicatively, the sectors of society and the economy that will benefit from the added value of this Programme’s graduates are:

  • Ship management companies
  • Marine engineering firms
  • Naval forces
  • Offshore oil and gas industries
  • Architectural and boat-building firms
  • Transportation companies
  • Shipyards
  • Ports
  • Scientific services
  • Marine consultancy and survey agencies

It should be noted that the prospects of employment for the graduates of this Programme are excellent as shipping / ship management companies have a high demand for well-educated and trained marine engineers. Cyprus, as an established EU Member, is among the top maritime countries in the world and is already an established maritime and commercial business hub.

The marine engineers are highly favoured for employment in other associated marine industries, such as company superintendents, surveying, insurance and shipbroking. They are also highly favoured for other employment and career paths in industry besides the shipping industry. Amongst many, these include power stations, hospital engineering, and production line engineering.

All those need to be able to draw upon the same pool of well-educated people. It is also worth mentioning that the Programme is unique in Cyprus and one of the few offered worldwide.

University of Nicosia School of Sciences and Engineering MSc in Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering 3 semesters Campus based

Semester 1

  • Petroleum Geolgy
  • Drilling Engineering
  • Geophysical Methods
  • Energy Efficiency

Semester 2

  • Reservoir Engineering
  • Well Engineering
  • Oil and Gas Transport Networks
  • Petroleum Refining Processes

Semester 3

  • LNG Systems
  • Production Engineering
  • Health, Safety and Risk Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

Aims

The aims of the MSc in Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering are to:

  1. Prepare graduate students to succeed in a constantly growing, demanding, and highly competitive technological world;
  2. Provide specialization and extensive knowledge on the area of oil and gas energy engineering;
  3. Create an academic environment conducive to learning new oil and gas energy engineering concepts and technologies;
  4. Introduce graduate students to research on advanced oil, gas and energy engineering topics;
  5. Cultivate analytical skills and critical thinking;
  6. Promote engineering ethics and moral practices.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Provide specialized advanced knowledge and tools to our graduates in order to cope successfully in a technologically challenging environment;
  2. Facilitate learning in areas of oil, gas and energy engineering that are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
  3. Provide the theoretical and computational skills necessary for the solution of both theoretical and practical engineering problems;
  4. Provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
  5. Prepare graduates to work alone or in groups in order to provide engineering solutions;
  6. Prepare graduates to design/implement systems and processes towards the solution of engineering problems;
  7. Promote research, develop research skills and provide fundamental knowledge to support a successful career in research and development;
  8. Develop the ability of the graduates to write technical reports and scientific papers as well as to present their work before an audience;
  9. Provide the graduates with the opportunity to develop a greater technical competence in their area and become successful professionals throughout their lifetime;
  10. Prepare graduates so that they may be admitted to and successfully complete a PhD program in Oil, Gas and Energy engineering or related fields.

Career Prospects

This field offers very good career opportunities. Energy consumption grows steadily around the world, and investments in drilling and exploitation of energy resources, in particular gas and oil, are anticipated to continue strong. Thus, the global employment outlook is promising. It is further expected that the discovery of oil and gas in the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone will prompt the establishment of new companies and operations with an increasing number of job opportunities. Graduates of the Master’s program can be employed in a number of sectors including off-shore exploration, product refineries, on-shore liquefying natural gas (LNG) terminal, chemical manufacturing industries and research.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme have direct access to 3rd cycle studies (PhD), in this or a related field, at the University of Nicosia or other institutions in Cyprus, the EU and the USA/Canada.

Frederick University School of Engineering MSc in Oil & Gas and Offshore Engineering 3 semesters Campus based 1. Oil & Gas Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the downstream, 2. OffShore Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the midstream, 3. Petroleum Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the upstream

Oil & Gas Engineering

SEMESTER 1

  • INTRODUCTION TO OIL & GAS AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING
  • COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS AND APPLICATIONS
  • PROCESS ENGINEERING
  • SEMINARS I
  • ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 2

  • PROCESS MODELING AND SIMULATION
  • LNG PROCESSING, STORAGE, TRANSPORT, RE-GASIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION AND USAGE
  • RESEARCH PROPOSAL
  • SEMINARS II
  • ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • MSC THESIS
  • ELECTIVE

Offshore Engineering

 

SEMESTER 1

  • COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS AND APPLICATIONS
  • COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS AND APPLICATIONS
  • ADVANCED OFFSHORE HYDRODYNAMICS AND WAVE MECHANICS
  • SEMINARS I
  • ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 2

  • ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF OFFSHORE MOORING SYSTEMS
  • STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
  • RESEARCH PROPOSAL
  • SEMINARS II
  • ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • MSC THESIS
  • ELECTIVE

Petroleum Engineering

SEMESTER 1

  • INTRODUCTION TO OIL & GAS AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING
  • DRILLING, RESERVOIR AND WELL ENGINEERING
  • COMPUTATIONAL GEO-MECHANICS AND APPLICATIONS
  • SEMINARS I
  • ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 2

  • PETROLEUM GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS AND RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION
  • MODELING AND SIMULATION METHODS IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
  • RESEARCH PROPOSAL
  • SEMINARS II
  • ELECTIVE

SEMESTER 3

  • MSC THESIS
  • ELECTIVE

The proposed MSc program places special emphasis on scientific research. It seeks to foster and embrace entirely new ideas and novel approaches to scientific discovery in the field of fossil fuels exploration and offshore constructions.

Further, the various areas of emphasis in the program aim to guide students into fields of study that are considered to be new in the Eastern Mediterranean region and offer significant opportunities for engaging in innovative research activities and learning. Specifically, issues incorporated in courses such as “Computational Mechanics and Applications”, “System Dynamics and Control“, “Process Modeling and Simulation“, “Analysis and Design of Offshore Mooring Structures“, provide important opportunities for MSc students to be involved with the various research activities that take place in Frederick University, as well as in other institutions worldwide. Through such course-interactions, students will also acquire valuable experience by developing and implementing their own research projects.

The fact that issues related to fossil fuels exploration have still not been investigated in Cyprus offers a unique opportunity to students to conduct research that can result in useful deliverables regarding the promotion and establishment of energy in all educational and social levels.

Similarly, the implementation of the MSc program is expected to enhance the existing opportunities for research concerning, sustainable construction, fossil energy resources exploitation, as well as social, political, environmental and economical dimensions of energy exploration and offshore construction. The interdisciplinary approach of the program will also be reflected in the creation of interdisciplinary research groups, facilitated by the program operation. These groups will be formed by local and international scientists and specialists contributing to the proposed program. Their knowledge will also be engaged for the development of competitive research proposals and establishment of multiple collaborations with other academic and research institutions, for obtaining research funds from local, European and international funding agencies.

Furthermore, the necessity for a chance of Cypriots to specialize and be involved in the Oil & Gas & Offshore Engineering industry with the latest discoveries of Oil & Gas in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus provides a competitive advantage and a real necessity to train engineers to be employed in this rapidly new and growing industry here in Cyprus.

Specializations in the MSc in Oil & Gas Engineering and Offshore Engineering

Overall, the proposed program is unique in Cyprus, addresses important needs of the society generated by the advancements in the energy sector and fossil fuel discoveries in Cyprus, provides unique and invaluable training and knowledge to young scientists in the domain of downstream, midstream and upstream oil and gas industry, and opens significant and substantial research opportunities for growth and specialisation in the specific domain.

The program covers the full breadth of concentrations related to the industry and this is reflected in the three specializations it maintains. For each specialization different program structures are maintained so as to reflect the different needs.

  1. Oil & Gas Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the downstream
  2. OffShore Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the midstream
  3. Petroleum Engineering specialization, with emphasis in the upstream

The language of instruction is English and the program is academic.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the Oil & Gas and Offshore engineering and of the technological and financial evolution of the relevant industry.
  2. Demonstrate familiarity with the content and philosophy of the European and Cypriot legislative framework on Oil & Gas and Offshore industry and to relate to the processes and factors that lead to its development.
  3. Explain the contemporary global, regional and local Oil & Gas and Offshore engineering issues and develop systemic, critical and creative thinking about their impact on economic activities.
  4. Demonstrate skills and experiences necessary for engineers to lead the fields of oil & gas extraction, processing, storage and exploitation, in efficient and clean power generation technologies and of rational use of energy.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge and competences related with the procedures, instrumentation and analysis needed to enforce pertinent legislation, enhance the issuance of energy-related certification, and better facilitate the environmental labelling procedure and perform feasibility analysis.
  6. Demonstrate awareness on safety and environmental concerns surrounding the oil & gas industry.
  7. Describe the organisational, political and entrepreneurial aspects of the industry.
  8. Use effectively state-of-the-art software tools for oil & gas engineering and offshore technologies.

Occupational Profiles of the Graduates

Oil & Gas and Offshore Engineering is a new postgraduate educational field in Cyprus. However, recent discoveries of hydrocarbon reserves, such as natural gas and potential petroleum reserves in the Economic Zone of Cyprus, as well as in neighbouring countries have sparked immense interest in the above area, providing Cyprus with a unique opportunity to become an energy exporter for the European Union and beyond.

In turn this program has been formed to equip new and older graduate engineers with the necessary technical expertise and knowledge to be able to immerse themselves in this industry, by covering all midstream and downstream, production, and downstream aspects of Oil & Gas and Offshore Engineering.

The MSc in Oil & Gas and Offshore engineering program is of a multidisciplinary nature, with Oil & Gas Engineering encompassing Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, and Environmental Engineering, and with Offshore Engineering encompassing Civil, Mechanical and Marine Engineering.

The above program consists of three directions which are reflected in the three specializations, namely

  1. the Downstream Oil & Gas engineering including, processing, production and exploitation of oil & gas
  2. the Midstream Oil & Gas engineering including systems and structures such as fixed and floating platforms, undersea robots, pipelines and other underwater equipment.
  3. the Upstream Oil & Gas engineering which includes elements of geomechanics, petroleum formations and reservoir characterizations, and drilling and well engineering.

Finally, the MSc candidates, having graduated from the MSc program, will have realistic and many opportunities to work in the oil and gas industry here in Cyprus and in the Middle East, especially now with the rapid oil & gas discoveries in the Mediterranean region.

The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, maintenance and administration of oil & gas and offshore engineering systems related to their specialization.

Examples of employment for the graduates of the MSc include:

  1. Inspectors at drill sites for health and safety and environmental purposes
  2. Engineers at the processing plants (Process Engineers)
  3. Facilities Managers
  4. Energy/Power regulators
  5. Engineers for offshore structures and other supporting infrastructure (pipelines etc.)
  6. Drilling and Reservoir Engineers and Supervisors
  7. Technical Process Safety and Risk Engineers
  8. Electrical and instrumentation engineers
  9. Reservoir planning engineers
  10. Policy makers (public sector)
    • Energy service
    • Electricity Authority of Cyprus
    • Public Business of Natural Gas (ΔΕΦΑ)
Frederick University Department of Civil Engineering MSc in Structural Engineering 3 semesters Campus based

SEMESTER 1

  • COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS AND APPLICATIONS
  • ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
  • ADVANCED TOPICS IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES
  • ADVANCED TOPICS IN STEEL STRUCTURES
  • SEMINAR SERIES I

SEMESTER 2

  • FRACTURE MECHANICS AND APPLICATIONS
  • EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
  • GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS
  • SEMINAR SERIES II
  • MSC RESEARCH PROJECT

SEMESTER 3

  • MSC THESIS
  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE

The MSc in Structural Engineering program of study provides the opportunity to Civil, and other relevant engineering degree holders a fast-track approach towards a professional career in the area of Structural Engineering as it applies to Civil Engineering structures. This is a highly concise and practical program geared towards providing the state-of-the-art skills necessary for immediate entering or reentering practice at the highest level. The MSc in Structural Engineering aims to provide further technical knowledge in the area of structural engineering and it is intended to provide the educational platform to encourage the development of competent, confident, articulate, numerate and inquisitive postgraduates who are able to link theory with practice; hence postgraduates can look forward to playing a leading role in the profession providing for the safety and welfare of the public.

The program covers fundamental and modern structural engineering subjects providing a combination of analytical and design topics as well as experimental techniques and the use of computers reflecting current and likely future practice. The analytical work will include the theoretical framework of the matrix methods and the use of modern structural analysis software leading to the development of problem solving skills for the analysis of complex engineering structures. The design-related subjects will be taught in accordance with the latest European and national regulatory and legal framework (Euro codes), which provide the most up-to-date specialized knowledge and technical competences.

The successful completion of the program requires the completion of a thesis covering a topic related to structural engineering. The research activities involve combinations of experimental, numerical and theoretical work. Research will be promoted by means of encouraging the development of collaboration networks between the university and other academic and social partners on a local, regional (Mediterranean) and international level. The establishment of such networks is critical as a means of acquiring experience, achieving effective exploitation of research results, good practice examples and innovation.

The language of instruction is English.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

  1. Acquire the ability and skills to analyze and design civil engineering structures as professional Structural Engineers
  2. Provide the engineering and scientific background for further studies or research
  3. Provide further knowledge of engineering principles and develop an ability to interpret and evaluate structural engineering problems
  4. Obtain an in depth comprehension of the European and national regulatory and legal framework (Euro codes and National Annexes)
  5. Develop detailed knowledge on the assessment of the structural integrity of buildings
  6. Understand the techniques of structural modelling and use a significant range of analysis and design software skills
  7. Understand the properties and applications of modern materials, equipment and methods of construction of civil engineering structures
  8. Evaluate the dynamic and earthquake behavior of structures
  9. Design and create innovative structural configurations
  10. Plan and execute a significant project of research, investigation or development within the context of structural engineering
  11. Critically review existing practice and develop original and creative solutions to problems
  12. Communicate and work effectively with peers and academic staff in a variety of tasks, demonstrating appropriate levels of autonomy and responsibility
  13. Be capable of using research results in education, within their professional environments and in society
  14. Work independently to acquire knowledge, review and evaluate current research results and conduct individual research
  15. Be able to gather information about the main local and international funding opportunities for participating in research consortiums and funded research

Occupational Profiles of the Graduates

The MSc in Structural Engineering is developed to meet the needs for education in the field of structural engineering by providing the skills needed to key professionals, who are or will be active in the private sector, in governmental institutions and local authorities and as consultant engineers.

Specifically, the proposed program will provide the skills for:

  1. Engineers who have recently completed their Bachelor studies in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline and seek a higher and focused education before entering the market
  2. Engineers who have recently completed their Bachelor studies in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline and seek to get involved in research and acquire an MSc before pursuing a PhD degree
  3. Engineers who wish to engage in consulting in structural engineering
  4. Professionals with experience in the field, who wish to extend their knowledge and place emphasis on the topics covered by the programme
  5. Professionals from public and semi-public organisations, whose work is related to structural engineering and related legislation
Neapolis University Pafos Department of Civil Engineering MSc in Structural Robustness for Extreme Loading Conditions 3 semesters Campus based

SEMESTER 1

  • Fire Safety of Structures (7,5 ECTS)
  • Internal Market Law (7,5 ECTS)
  • Earthquake Engineering (I) (7,5 ECTS)
  • Design of structures for blast actions (I) (7,5 ECTS)

SEMESTER 2

  • Design of structures under fire conditions (7,5 ECTS)
  • Earthquake Engineering (II) (7,5 ECTS)
  • Design of structures for blast actions (II) (7,5 ECTS)
  • Risk Engineering & Risk Management (7,5 ECTS)

SEMESTER 3

  • Dissertation (30 ECTS)

The duration of these studies is three semesters. Entries for the Postgraduate Program are held in September and February/March of each academic year. Each course lasts an academic semester. All students enrolled in the Postgraduate Program, either in the winter semester or the spring semester can choose the courses offered in the relevant semesters. For successfully completing their studies, students need to accumulate a total of 90 Credits (ECTS).

In accordance with the relevant announcements made by the Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, students have the opportunity to complete their postgraduate studies in two academic semesters (12 months) as long as they start the conduction of their Master’s Dissertation during the first or second semester of their studies, including the summer period. In this case, the completion of the Master’s Dissertation may be prolonged during the summer period, for one or two months. In any case, the total ECTS remain 90.

In the first as well as in the second semester students are required to choose four compulsory courses. In the third semester, the students prepare their dissertation (see, section 5). Each of the courses corresponds to 7.5 Credits (ECTS). The credits for each course are distributed as follows: 2 for attendance and participation in the courses, 2 for the completion of midterm assessment during the semester, and 3.5 for the final examination.

In order to obtain their Master’s degree, students are also obliged to conduct a master’s dissertation. The research proposal is submitted by the student, who may request one of the tutors as a supervisor. The thesis can be submitted for up to one academic year after the successful completion of the second semester of study. The dissertation should be relevant to the content of the postgraduate student’s studies and should be original.

Students will write master dissertations and midterm assessments in English.

The Master of Science program in Structural Robustness for Extreme Loading Conditions will be the first postgraduate program specifically focusing on the special issue of “Extreme Loading Conditions on Structures” in Cyprus, in the whole Eastern Mediterranean Region, and most probably in whole Europe. This topic is usually not specifically addressed in usual courses of civil/structural engineering, which, in general, focus on “common” loading conditions. Unfortunately, the recent past shows that such “extreme” loading conditions, due to environmental and/or anthropic causes, may not be disregarded during the design process of a building and, in particular, in the design of strategic structures and infrastructures that should remain operative during emergencies.

The curriculum of the MSc in Structural Robustness for Extreme Loading Conditions is designed to provide the necessary knowledge to students regarding the structural robustness for such extreme loading, taking into account various scenarios, as well as different types of buildings (housing, office, commercial and infrastructures), teaching how these extreme loading conditions should be handled, and how they might interact during a catastrophic event (a fire after an explosion, a fire after an earthquake, an explosion after an earthquake, etc.). The curriculum provides up-to-date knowledge in a number of different areas and covers multiple and essential subjects such as Structural Robustness and Risk Engineering and Risk Management. This will be achieved by specific lectures given by professional engineers as well as technicians from Civil Protection and/or Fire Department, who will present the specific issues and case studies. The lecturers are the world-renowned experts in their specific fields.

The MSc in Structural Robustness for Extreme Loading Conditions brings together theory and practice and includes exposure to the latest methods, procedures and techniques used in the field, as well as various technological solutions necessary for the purpose of designing robust structures, which might safely resist to extreme loading conditions, avoiding disproportioned collapse in case of an accidental event.

The MSc in Structural Robustness for Extreme Loading Conditions at the NUP is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge for becoming experts in design of robust structures that will allow them to play a significant role in this sector in Cyprus and abroad.

Frederick University Department of Mechanical Engineering MSc Manufacturing and Welding Engineering Design 3 semesters Campus based 1. Manufacturing Engineering Design 2. Welding Engineering Design

Manufacturing Engineering Design

SEMESTER 1

  • DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
  • ADVANCED CAD/CAM SYSTEMS
  • ADVANCED MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS I
  • DESIGN OF WELDED STRUCTURES

SEMESTER 2

  • ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESS
  • SURFACE ENGINEERING AND COATINGS
  • RAPID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
  • ADVANCED ENGINEERING DESIGN

SEMESTER 3

  • RESEARCH PREPARATION AND PROPOSAL
  • GRADUATE RESEARCH
  • THESIS WRITING AND PRESENTATION

Welding Engineering Design

SEMESTER 1

  • DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
  • ADVANCED CAD/CAM SYSTEMS
  • ADVANCED MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
  • GRADUATE SEMINARS I
  • DESIGN OF WELDED STRUCTURES

SEMESTER 2

  • WELDING PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT
  • WELDING METALLURGY AND WELD QUALITY
  • ADVANCED WELDING PROCESSES
  • WELDING SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH METHODS

SEMESTER 3

  • RESEARCH PREPARATION AND PROPOSAL
  • GRADUATE RESEARCH
  • THESIS WRITING AND PRESENTATION

The aim of this MSc programme is to provide this advanced knowledge and scientific background such that our engineering graduates, based on the knowledge gained from this programme, can enter the mechanical engineering industry successfully and use this knowledge to slowly become experts in certain active areas or disciplines.

Furthermore, this MSc programme will broaden, strengthen and integrate knowledge and understanding regarding advanced engineering industry processes. This will include all the necessary academic tools, computational modelling techniques, design, and engineering practice to solve mechanical engineering problems of varying complexity, taking into consideration the economic, social and environmental context.

At the end of this programme, a deep and broad knowledge of the advanced mechanical engineering technology will have been acquired, enabling the prediction, improvement and innovativeness of the processes of modern mechanical engineering design and production activities.

Specializations in the MSc in Manufacturing and Welding Engineering Design

  1. Specialization in Manufacturing Engineering Design include courses which are designed to provide advanced competencies in the areas of computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided design and analysis, and integrated processing of various materials. It is designed for decision-makers in manufacturing engineering, engineering graphics and design, process engineering, quality assurance, and tooling design.
  2. Specialization in Welding Engineering Design will provide graduates with a fundamental understanding of welding technologies and an awareness of recent technical developments within the relevant industries. It will also improve communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills. Our graduates will obtain high level education gain in advanced welding and joining technologies, thus be able to attain positions of significant engineering responsibility

The language of instruction is English and the program is academic.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students are expected to:

  1. Be provided with broader knowledge of advanced design, manufacturing and welding engineering: the technological evolution and current needs of the industry; the financial evolution of the industry and the financial drivers and needs of the international activities.
  2. Become familiar with the content and philosophy of the European and Cypriot legislative framework and to understand the relevant processes and factors.
  3. Understand the contemporary global, regional and local issues and develop systemic, critical and creative thinking about their impact on economic activities.
  4. Acquire skills and experiences necessary for engineers who will lead the fields of modern design, manufacturing and production engineering activities.
  5. Become familiar with the procedures and analysis needed to enforce pertinent legislation, enhance the issuance of international mechanical design and production related certification, and better facilitate the environmental labelling procedure and perform feasibility analysis.
  6. Develop a keen understanding of modern design and production enterprises and    opportunities.
  7. Become familiar with welding fundamentals, processes and equipment, materials and metallurgy and welding safety.
  8. Be capable to inspect and evaluate quality of welds and finished weldments
  9. Be able to use the basic hand tools and power tools in a variety of conditions
  10. Develop a balanced perspective on safety and environmental concerns by offering to the students a broad-based understanding which will help at management level decision.
  11. Be equipped with the necessary knowledge and acumen to move into decision-making roles.
  12. Understand the organizational, political and entrepreneurial aspects of the industry.
  13. Be able to use effectively state-of-the-art software tools for advanced design and production engineering.
  14. Be able to gather information about the main local and international funding opportunities for promoting in a sustainable way the activities of modern design and production industry.
  15. Obtaining the necessary knowledge background so that they can become chartered in the professional chambers and associations.
  16. Be capable of using research results in education, within their professional environments and in society.
  17. Provide an advanced understanding and balanced perspective on the financial reporting and contractual activity of the design and production industry.
  18. Illustrating leading edge company practice in all areas of financial reporting, from environmental impact to corporate strategy and to emphasise the roles of all players in this.