Abstract:
As the present century witnesses inter-disciplinary approach, mainly due to innovative technological development, the ever growing demand of energy requires more careful handling of energy and related human resources. Pakistan with rapid depleting oil & gas reserves and an increased demand for energy, needs efficient management of available resources as well as efforts on war footing for new discoveries. The situation therefore demands more dedicated role of academia and the industry to face the future challenges. The academia must produce professionals that meet the requirement of the industry from local, regional and global perspective. The industry on the other hand needs to strengthen the efforts of the academia not only through financial support but also more effectively through technical support. A well qualified, practically trained human resource, oriented towards technological innovations, can revolutionize the present situation. NED University while assessing and analyzing the future challenges and responsibilities has been able to successfully design and implement an Academia- Industry collaborative model, for its newly established undergraduate Petroleum Engineering Programme. The model defines a strong support of industry through an Advisory Board for strengthening the programme and facilities to a level at par with the international standard. An effort has been made to produce a product that can contribute to the country and the global demand of the industry. The first batch of 25 students is now rendering efficient service to the industry. It is now up to the each perspective employer to judge the quality of students being produced. A win-win situation for both is anticipated.
Page(s):
295-302
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Proceedings SPE-PAPG Annual Technical Conference, Volume: 0, Issue: , Year: 2009