Program Overview
The master's program in Management Science and Engineering at China University of Petroleum (East China) was authorized to grant master's degrees in 1986. In 2003, a doctoral sub-discipline in Petroleum Engineering Management was established under the first-level discipline of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. The program obtained full first-level doctoral degree-granting status in 2011, and a postdoctoral research station was established in 2012. In 2020, the discipline was selected for inclusion in the “Shandong Key Disciplines with Distinctive Strengths” program.
Relying on the University’s strengths in energy research—especially in oil and gas—this discipline aligns with national macroeconomic policies, regional socio-economic development, and the needs of enterprise operations and project management. Over the past three decades, the program has achieved outstanding results in both theoretical and applied research across multiple domains, including energy economic systems and policy analysis, operations and supply chain management, engineering and project management, and data science and management. It has developed a distinctive energy-oriented disciplinary focus and a robust system for cultivating innovative talent.
Program Objectives
The program aims to cultivate high-level management professionals who demonstrate well-rounded development in moral character, intellect, physical health, aesthetic appreciation, and practical skills. Graduates will possess strong communication and collaboration abilities, critical and innovative thinking skills, a strong sense of social responsibility, and an international perspective.
Aligned with the theoretical frontiers and practical needs of management science and with a focus on China’s national energy strategies and the “dual-carbon” goals, the program is designed to develop the following competencies:
· Mastery of fundamental theories in management science and engineering;
· Awareness of the current status and development trends in the discipline;
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
· Proficiency in applying quantitative management methods to solve practical issues, particularly in the energy sector.
Research Areas
No. | Research Area | Description and Strengths |
1 | Energy Economic Systems Management and Policy Analysis | Focuses on energy–environment–economy systems, analyzing practical challenges in areas such as energy supply, transformation, transport, consumption, and infrastructure operations. It integrates management science, systems science, statistics, economics, and public policy. Research topics include energy transition management, energy security strategy, technological innovation, consumption behavior, and carbon neutrality. |
2 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | Addresses how innovation in supply chains and advances in information technology reshape business environments and models. Using game theory, optimization, and empirical statistical methods, this area explores issues related to logistics, capital and information flows, sustainability, dual-carbon goals, data-driven operations, CSR, e-commerce platforms, and smart manufacturing. |
3 | Engineering and Project Management | Focuses on large-scale, complex projects such as oil and gas exploration, infrastructure, and environmental engineering. This area applies engineering management, systems science, modern IT tools, and project management theory to investigate issues such as financing, organizational design, cost control, scheduling, and risk response. |
4 | Data Science and Management | Addresses management practices in business intelligence, low-carbon management, emergency response, and engineering management. Research focuses on data as a core resource, covering data utilization, value assessment, security management, data intelligence, and data-driven decision-making to enhance management efficiency and support managerial decision-making. |
Study Format and Duration
The academic master’s program combines coursework, research training, and academic exchange, and is conducted under individual or team-based supervision models.
It is offered primarily as a full-time program.
Standard duration: 3 years
Maximum duration: 5 years
