Curricula

General information

Currently, PVU hold 3 undergraduate programs as:

• Geological Engineering / Petroleum Geophysics
• Petroleum Engineering / Petroleum Drilling and Production
• Chemical Engineering / Refining and Petrochemicals

1. Module details have been designed according to some following main academic orientations:

• Undergraduate studies are regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training. Fundamental and specialized subjects are designed not only to meet the quality requirement of high-ranking American universities but also to fit well in the Vietnamese scenario and the continuity and modernity principles as well.
• Offer career-oriented training programs which first serve the demands of PVN.
• Guarantee continuity of PVU undergraduate programs with other national and international training programs.

2. The number of credits is fixed as regulated in curriculum training issued by the Ministry of Education and Training:

The length of undergraduate program is four years on average, with 20-30% of the duration being spent on laboratory practices and apprentices. The total of credit is more than 150 credits.

3. The language used in teaching and learning is both Vietnamese and English:

Political social subjects, courses on soft skills, natural sciences, fundamental technology, physical training and Military educationare delivered in Vietnamese whereas fundamental and specialized courses are in English.

PVU determines to offer 16 credits of English subjects aiming to equip students with adequate language skills so that they are capable of listening to lectures in English and get IELTS band 5.5 or its equivalent prior to their graduation. All credits of English subjects are delivered within the first two and a half years, together with fundamental subjects.

Four-year training programs are adapted from the counterpart in American universities. They combine professional training with research and practice production in PVN operating units. Such programs which are accredited by ABET extending over 08 main terms and summer terms with the total of more than 150 credits.

4. Continuing professional development courses:

• PVU offers regular short-term continuing professional development courses, namely Induction to Petroleum Geophysics, Petroleum Drilling and Production, and Refining and Petrochemicals.
• Specialized short-term courses are delivered as seminars including Petroleum Geophysics, Petroleum Drilling and Production, and Refining and Petrochemicals.
• Petroleum Geophysics, Petroleum Drilling and Production, Refining and Petrochemicals.

5. Types of Degrees/certificates:

Students who complete four-year undergraduate course are awarded university degrees (Engineer) as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Those attend continuing professional development courses are awarded certificates verified by PVU.

6. Major education programs and student outcomes:

Module details of 3 major training programs include: Petroleum Geophysics, Drilling and Production, and Refining and Petrochemicals.

Geology Engineering - Petroleum Geophysics

The purpose of Geological Engineering (GE) Program is to produce highly qualified geological engineers with expertise in Petroleum Geophysics.

It is expected that within a few years of graduation Geological Engineering graduates will:

1. Be practical, employable and qualified geological engineers in professional careers as practicing petroleum geophysicists engaged in exploration and development activities associated with the production of oil and gas reserves;
2. Continue their professional development and become professional managers for enterprises of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, multinational companies, and/or become scientists for research institutes and universities;
3. Keep their education up to date through self-instruction and other training to meet the challenges of the competitive, modern and dynamic workplace.

The student outcomes of our Geological Engineering Program are the same as those required by ABET for any engineering program to receive accreditation. The Geological Engineering graduates will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Petroleum Engineering - Drilling and Production

The PE Program prepares students with knowledge and skills so that they can go to work immediately after graduation or continue their higher academic qualifications. We expect our graduates, after a certain time (from 3 to 5 years), can achieve the program educational objectives as follows. Graduates of the Petroleum

Engineering program will:

1. Be practical, employable and qualified production engineers, who are capable of designing, executing, producing, researching, innovation and management in specialized field.
2. Continue their professional development and become professional managers for enterprises of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, multinational companies, and/or become scientists for research institutes and universities.
3. Keep their education up to date through self-instruction and other training to meet the challenges of the competitive, modern and dynamic workplace.

The student outcomes of our Petroleum Engineering Program are the same as those required by ABET for any engineering program to receive accreditation. The Petroleum Engineering graduates will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Chemical Engineering - Refining and Petrochemicals

The Chemical Engineering Program prepares students with knowledge and skills so that they can go to work immediately after graduation or continue their education in graduate programs. We expect our graduates, after a certain time (from 3 to 5 years), can achieve the Program educational objectives as follows:

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program will:

1. Be practical, employable and qualified chemical engineers, who are capable of designing, operating, researching, innovation and management in downstream area of oil and gas industry,
2. Continue their professional development and become professional managers for enterprises of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, multinational companies, and/or become scientists for research institutes and universities,
3. Keep their education up to date through self-instruction and other training to meet the challenges of the competitive, modern and dynamic workplace.

The student outcomes of our Chemical Engineering Program are the same as those required by ABET for any engineering program to receive accreditation. The Chemical Engineering graduates will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.