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==Master of Technology (MTech)== |
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===''Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology) or MTech degree from Curtin University, Australia''=== |
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In some languages, a master's degree is called a ''magister'', which is [[Latin]] for ''master'' (teacher), and ''magister '' or a [[cognate]] can also be used for a person who has the degree. |
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A '''master's degree''' is an [[academic degree]] granted to individuals who have undergone a course of study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.<ref> http://www.aqf.edu.au/masters.htm </ref> Within the area studied, graduates possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of [[theory|theoretical]] and applied topics; high order skills in [[analysis]], [[Critical thinking|critical evaluation]] and/or professional application; and the ability to [[problem solving|solve complex problems]] and think [[rigor]]ously and independently.<ref> http://www.aqf.edu.au/masters.htm </ref></br > |
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'''What is the MTech degree? '''</br> |
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The Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology)<ref>http://www.mtechpt.curtin.edu.au</ref> or MTech degree is a unique postgraduate qualification pioneered by [[Curtin University]], Perth, Western Australia. The MTech is different from both the Master of Engineering (MEng or M.Eng.) and the Master of Science (MS or M.Sc.) degrees offered by many universities worldwide. There are a few Master of Technology degrees available in other countries, e.g. India (M.Tech.), but these are very different in structure and conceptual development from the MTech degree developed by Curtin University. |
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The Curtin University MTech program for graduate engineers is analogous to the MBA degree for business professionals. The MTech program recognises selective graduate training courses are taught at a Masters degree level and these modules are accredited within the university system. Credit can only be obtained after performing Curtin University assessment following attendance at a recognised and approved training course. Academic credit cannot be obtained simply by attendance at a course. In addition, the MTech program awards credit and graduation based upon a broad-based curriculum related directly to job skills and competencies (similar to the MBA) required for career path progression within an overlapping range of engineering disciplines. </br> |
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'''Unique Features'''</br> |
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The unique features of the Curtin University MTech program are: |
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(i) that engineers can continue to work full-time and earn the degree by a flexible part-time program of study </br> |
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(ii) the MTech degree can be completed from any location worldwide (campus attendance is not required) </br> |
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(iii) all assessments are obtained and submitted online through the Curtin University e-learning environment </br> |
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(iv) all assessments are related to workplace-based applications and projects and are designed to demonstrate job skills and competencies </br > |
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'''''MTech Program Structure'''''</br> |
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The MTech program structure<ref>http://mtechpt.curtin.edu.au/PetroSkills/structure.html</ref> includes both coursework (50% credit) and workplace-based projects (50% credit). All assessments are related to the participants work and career, and are based on the concept of workplace-based learning directly linked to the development of industry-required skills and competencies.</br > |
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'''MTech Learning Design and Conceptual Basis'''</br> |
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The structure and learning design of the Curtin University MTech program has a definitive and distinctive conceptual basis. The unique feature is that all assessments, assignments, and projects are directly related to workplace applications and demonstrate industry application of the module knowledge base. The learning design of the assessments is based upon the job skills and competencies that are required by the students, and that are deemed to be embedded in the taught materials being delivered by the training provider. </br > |
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The concept of workplace-based learning is the major requirement for all items of assessment. To achieve the desired goals the MTech is restricted to applicants who are employed in the oil and gas industry. Not only are the participants able to continue full-time employment, they are required to do so in order to complete the assessments satisfactorily. The MTech assessments do not rely on examinations and multiple-choice quizzes that mainly test memorised knowledge.</br > |
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A key feature of the program is the ability of each student to select an individual study path or plan form a wide range of available taught units or modules. This is necessary because each discipline, and each company, has a unique graduate program structure, although usually containing common or generic elements as part of the new graduates training program. This is the broad-based curriculum which allows a wide range of study options depending upon the identified skills and competencies required in order to progress through a career path of progressive job group levels.</br > |
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'''MTech Origins'''</br> |
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In 2002, [[Curtin University]], Perth, Western Australia, created this Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology)<ref>http://www.mtechpt.curtin.edu.au</ref> degree in partnership with [[Shell International | Shell Exploration & Production]] specifically for graduate engineers working in the Oil and Gas Industry. The MTech was only available to Shell employees because in-house Shell training was accredited by Curtin University as being at the Masters level and allowed to contribute to the academic credits after university moderation. The MTech was created as a new and unique university-industry partnership. The significant major difference between the Curtin-Shell MTech and other similarly named Master of Technology degrees is that Curtin University accredited Shell in-house graduate training courses, and granted MTech credits after successful completion of assessments.</br > |
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'''MTech New Developments'''</br> |
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The availability of the MTech was expanded in 2008 to include engineers employed by any energy company worldwide, by an additional partnership with PetroSkills LLC. PetroSkills is a training alliance of the major global energy companies including Shell, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Woodside, etc. PetroSkills provides oil and gas industry training courses for working engineers, the courses delivery is provided by OGCI (established 1963) and J. M. Campbell (established 1968) both of whom are members of the PetroSkills alliance.</br > |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 09:00, 12 May 2009
Master of Technology (MTech)
Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology) or MTech degree from Curtin University, Australia
In some languages, a master's degree is called a magister, which is Latin for master (teacher), and magister or a cognate can also be used for a person who has the degree.
A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone a course of study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.[1] Within the area studied, graduates possess advanced knowledge of a specialized body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation and/or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently.[2]
What is the MTech degree?
The Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology)[3] or MTech degree is a unique postgraduate qualification pioneered by Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia. The MTech is different from both the Master of Engineering (MEng or M.Eng.) and the Master of Science (MS or M.Sc.) degrees offered by many universities worldwide. There are a few Master of Technology degrees available in other countries, e.g. India (M.Tech.), but these are very different in structure and conceptual development from the MTech degree developed by Curtin University.
The Curtin University MTech program for graduate engineers is analogous to the MBA degree for business professionals. The MTech program recognises selective graduate training courses are taught at a Masters degree level and these modules are accredited within the university system. Credit can only be obtained after performing Curtin University assessment following attendance at a recognised and approved training course. Academic credit cannot be obtained simply by attendance at a course. In addition, the MTech program awards credit and graduation based upon a broad-based curriculum related directly to job skills and competencies (similar to the MBA) required for career path progression within an overlapping range of engineering disciplines.
Unique Features
The unique features of the Curtin University MTech program are:
(i) that engineers can continue to work full-time and earn the degree by a flexible part-time program of study
(ii) the MTech degree can be completed from any location worldwide (campus attendance is not required)
(iii) all assessments are obtained and submitted online through the Curtin University e-learning environment
(iv) all assessments are related to workplace-based applications and projects and are designed to demonstrate job skills and competencies
MTech Program Structure
The MTech program structure[4] includes both coursework (50% credit) and workplace-based projects (50% credit). All assessments are related to the participants work and career, and are based on the concept of workplace-based learning directly linked to the development of industry-required skills and competencies.
MTech Learning Design and Conceptual Basis
The structure and learning design of the Curtin University MTech program has a definitive and distinctive conceptual basis. The unique feature is that all assessments, assignments, and projects are directly related to workplace applications and demonstrate industry application of the module knowledge base. The learning design of the assessments is based upon the job skills and competencies that are required by the students, and that are deemed to be embedded in the taught materials being delivered by the training provider.
The concept of workplace-based learning is the major requirement for all items of assessment. To achieve the desired goals the MTech is restricted to applicants who are employed in the oil and gas industry. Not only are the participants able to continue full-time employment, they are required to do so in order to complete the assessments satisfactorily. The MTech assessments do not rely on examinations and multiple-choice quizzes that mainly test memorised knowledge.
A key feature of the program is the ability of each student to select an individual study path or plan form a wide range of available taught units or modules. This is necessary because each discipline, and each company, has a unique graduate program structure, although usually containing common or generic elements as part of the new graduates training program. This is the broad-based curriculum which allows a wide range of study options depending upon the identified skills and competencies required in order to progress through a career path of progressive job group levels.
MTech Origins
In 2002, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, created this Master of Technology (Petroleum Technology)[5] degree in partnership with Shell Exploration & Production specifically for graduate engineers working in the Oil and Gas Industry. The MTech was only available to Shell employees because in-house Shell training was accredited by Curtin University as being at the Masters level and allowed to contribute to the academic credits after university moderation. The MTech was created as a new and unique university-industry partnership. The significant major difference between the Curtin-Shell MTech and other similarly named Master of Technology degrees is that Curtin University accredited Shell in-house graduate training courses, and granted MTech credits after successful completion of assessments.
MTech New Developments
The availability of the MTech was expanded in 2008 to include engineers employed by any energy company worldwide, by an additional partnership with PetroSkills LLC. PetroSkills is a training alliance of the major global energy companies including Shell, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Woodside, etc. PetroSkills provides oil and gas industry training courses for working engineers, the courses delivery is provided by OGCI (established 1963) and J. M. Campbell (established 1968) both of whom are members of the PetroSkills alliance.