GRADUATE CATALOG - The Petroleum Institute

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014Electrical Engineering DepartmentDepartment Mission and DescriptionThe mission of the Electrical Engineering Department is to provide a world-class education in electrical engineeringwith emphasis on power and control systems engineering that prepares graduates for successful professionalcareers in oil and gas, and the broader energy industry. In addition, graduates will engage in life-long learningthat will enable them to continue their education throughout their careers.Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Electrical EngineeringEducational Objectives and OutcomesMaster of Science (M.Sc.) ProgramEducational Objectives1. Provide graduates with an outstanding education, and research skills and knowledge to further their careeraspirations,2. Prepare graduates for PhD programs,3. Raise the professional visibility of the Petroleum Institute through publication of scholarly works,4. Provide PI partners in the oil and gas industry with a pool of highly educated personnel who can utilizetheir acquired knowledge to enhance the competitive edge of their employer,5. Advance the technological profile of the UAE, and the regional and global oil and gas industry.OutcomesUpon completion of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Graduate Program, graduates will:1. Be able to successfully apply advanced concepts of basic science and electrical engineering science to theformulation and solution of complex electrical engineering problems,2. Find employment in technologically-relevant areas and will advance rapidly through their chosen careerpath,Page 47