Online MS in Natural Gas Engineering and Management

Gain Technical and Business Skills in a Growing Industry

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At a Glance

The online Master of Science in Natural Gas Engineering and Management (NGEM) at OU Online uniquely focuses on developing the technical and business skills you need to excel in a growing industry while customizing your experience to reach your goals in engineering or management.

Choose from two tracks – engineering or management. The engineering track focuses on the expertise needed to advance in a technical career, and the management track provides professionals who want to attain leadership, management, and business development positions with strong financial and leadership foundations.

100% Online

Time to Complete:

21+ Months

Credit Hours:

Time Commitment:

10 to 20 Hours Weekly

start dates

Fall, Spring

cost

The Natural Gas Engineering and Management master’s degree offers a high return on investment. You’ll gain knowledge and skills that prepare you for leadership and increased pay in the field.

Tuition is $1,015 per credit hour, offering exceptional value for a graduate degree designed to meet the demands of today’s energy industry. Books and additional materials are not included.

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

Complete the form below to learn more about our online programs and how to get started.

By submitting this form, l consent to the University of Oklahoma (OU) and its agents contacting me about educational opportunities via automated calls, text messages, and/or email at the number and email provided. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not required to attend the OU or to receive information by other means. For details on how OU collects and protects your information, review the Privacy Policy.

About the Online Master's in Natural Gas Engineering and Management

OU Online master’s degree in Natural Gas Engineering and Management is a 30-credit-hour program that teaches you what it takes to be an industry leader through an ideal combination of engineering classes that span the product lifecycle and business courses that provide financial acumen and leadership capabilities.

Led by world-class faculty from OU’s Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering and built for working professionals in the technical disciplines of natural gas engineering, the program prepares you for career opportunities in various fields, including systems engineering, technical sales engineering, design engineering, gas measurements engineering, environmental project management, gas plan operations management, natural gas consulting, senior environmental engineering, and applications engineering.

What Can I Do with the Degree?

Earning an online master’s degree in Natural Gas Engineering and Management from OU prepares you for career advancement in the growing natural gas and energy sector. Accelerate your career in these areas:

System Engineer
Gas Measurement Engineer
Gas Plant Operations Engineers
Applications Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer
Environmental Project Manager
Natural Gas Consultant
Mechanical Engineer

Industry Insights

Median Pay: $141,280
Job Outlook: Employment for petroleum engineers is expected to grow 2 percent by 2032.
Job Openings: 1,200 openings for petroleum engineers are projected each year, on average, over the next decade

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Outcomes: What You’ll Learn

OU’s online Natural Gas Engineering and Management master’s program addresses the growing demand for skilled administrators, equipping energy professionals to strategically lead a complex industry. You’ll learn:

- What it takes to be an industry leader
- Knowledge that spans the product lifecycle, financial acumen, and leadership abilities that will set you apart in the field
- Specialized skills to strengthen and improve operations in the field and in the boardroom

Course Details

The master’s in Natural Gas Engineering and Management offers a comprehensive overview of key topics in the industry. The engineering track focuses on the expertise needed to advance in a technical career. The management track helps professionals who want to attain leadership positions learn about the benefits of natural gas as a clean fuel with minimal environmental impact. The program consists of three core courses. The remaining electives will be chosen based on which track you choose.

*Students will choose an additional 21 hours of coursework in consultation with the student’s advisor to meet concentration goals.

Course Structure

You’ll earn 30 credit hours across 10 courses, taking two courses each semester. Spring and Fall semester courses run for 16 weeks, while Summer semester courses run for 14 weeks. All courses are asynchronous with option live sessions in the evening. You’ll earn 30 credit hours across 10 courses, taking two courses each semester. Spring and Fall semester courses run for 16 weeks, while Summer semester courses run for 14 weeks. All courses are asynchronous with option live sessions in the evening.

Introduction to Natural Gas Engineering and Management

Credit Hours: 3

Global natural gas supply and demand, international gas trade and infrastructure, gas policy, regulation, safety and environmental issues, natural gas resource base: conventional and unconventional, gas exploration, drilling and production, gas processing, storage and pipeline, gas trading and marketing, gas utilization, LNG, chemicals.

Natural Gas Finance - Trading and Risk Management

Credit Hours: 3

This course exposes students to basic concepts and practices of risk management in the natural gas industry. Topics include basic structure of the gas physical and financial markets, derivatives, hedging strategies, futures and forward price determination, option pricing theories, value at risk and market fundamental and technical analyses. The emphasis of the course will be on the application of the basis financial risk management theories to the natural gas industry.

Natural Gas Finance - Valuation and Investment

Credit Hours: 3

This course exposes students to basic concepts and practices of valuation and investment in the natural gas industry. Topics include accounting systems, financial statement analysis, valuation of company stocks, competitive comparisons, value of reserves in the ground, corporate restructuring, legal and tax environment for mergers, valuation of bonds and preferred stocks. The emphasis of the course will be on the application of the basis financial theories of valuation and investment on the natural gas industry.

Why Choose OU Online for a Master’s Degree in Natural Gas Engineering and Management

OU Online offers high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs in a flexible, online format from a top-tier public institution. OU’s Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering is ranked among the top for petroleum education, making it the right place for graduate-level education in the natural gas field.

Faculty Expertise

Faculty members are carefully selected for their oil and gas experience, creating opportunities for hands-on learning and engagement with top industry professionals.

Robust Student Support

OU Online offers robust student support services, including academic support, online tutoring, mental health counseling, and an online career development center. The NGEM program accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing you to expand your natural gas engineering and management skills while maintaining full-time employment.

Global Alumni Network

With more than 250,000 alumni across the world, becoming a Sooner means you’ll have access to a strong network of natural gas engineering and management professionals to accelerate your career. As a Sooner, you’ll be part of a powerful network of leaders working in the natural gas industry across the world, helping you expand your engineering and management career.

Flexible Format

The master’s degree in Natural Gas Engineering and Management is delivered in a fully online, flexible format designed to meet the needs of working professionals worldwide. Earn your degree in as little as 19 months while balancing full-time employment and other commitments. Study from anywhere while gaining specialized natural gas engineering and management knowledge.

Tailored Experience

Progress through the program with a small group of students who have similar interests in engineering or management based on your chosen track. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while learning and networking in the dynamic natural gas industry.

Cost & Financial Aid

Pursuing your Master’s in Natural Gas Engineering and Management through OU Online is a strategic investment in a high-growth, high-impact industry. We’re committed to making that investment as transparent and accessible as possible.

Tuition is $1,015 per credit hour, with the total cost depending on the number of credit hours required. Please note that books and additional materials are not included in this rate.

To help support your educational journey, financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available. Our dedicated financial services team is here to guide you through every step of the funding process—so you can stay focused on your education and career advancement.

For questions about financial aid, contact the OU Online Financial Aid Office at onlineaid@ou.edu or call 405-325-2929.

A nonrefundable deposit of $350 is required upon admission to secure your place in the program. This deposit guarantees your spot in your first semester of courses and will be applied toward your first semester’s tuition.

* Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Transfer Credit

You can transfer up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, as per Graduate College policy, with the approval of the department. Transferred credit cannot be previously applied to any completed degree and must be less than five years old. You must also provide a syllabus for each course.

Take the Next Step

To apply to the online Master of Science in Natural Gas Engineering and Management program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent), with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Admission to the online MS in Natural Gas Engineering and Management program is selective. Those interested in the program should have earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university with a competitive undergraduate GPA and/or industry experience in the natural gas midstream or downstream sector.

Application Process

Complete the online application at https://gograd.ou.edu/apply/
Submit a current resume
Provide official college transcripts from all institutions before the start of the first course
Personal Statement
Letter of Reference: One letter of reference is required.

Application Timeline

The admissions committee operates under a rolling admissions process, and admissions may continue until one month before the start of classes. However, some programs may have an earlier application deadline. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks of the time a completed application is submitted.

Step 1

Contact an Enrollment Coach to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.

Step 2

Complete the online application.

Step 3

Provide supplemental materials, including a resume, personal statement, and undergraduate transcripts.