Mining Engineering & Management MS
If you are interested in leadership roles in the mining industry, this master’s program is for you. In the Cat® Labs MineStarTM consortium, students, faculty, and engineers from Caterpillar partner to build the next generation of mining and construction technology. You will receive hands-on experience with industry-grade equipment, mine management training, and the opportunity to work at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, SD. A thesis or non-thesis option is dependent on the specialization you choose.
Mining Engineering & Management at South Dakota Mines
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Program Highlights
Department pageFeatured Research
- Laser Induced Rock Breakage
- Machine Learning and Optimization Techniques Applied to Haulage Trucks Fueling in Surface Mining Operations
- Managing diesel particulate matter in underground production schedules
- Bio-Scrubber for Mine Ventilation Air Treatment
Featured Courses
- International Business for Engineers and Scientists
- Mining Law and Environment for the Mineral Industry
- Advanced Finance for the Mineral Industry
- Advanced Mine Management for the Mineral Industry
Potential Careers
- Drilling, blasting
- Surface mining methods and unit operations
- Underground mining methods and equipment
- Operations, project, and environmental management
Requirements
Application InstructionsEligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree in
- Engineering
Credits
Course requirements: 27-33 credits
Research requirements: 0-6 credits
Total credits: 33
Non-thesis
Course requirements: 33 credits
Project requirements: 0 credits
Total credits: 33
Application Deadlines
For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Thesis
The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the
end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends
your original work and contribution to the field of study.
Mining Engineering Specialization Program Requirements
TYPE
In-person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
- Official English proficiency scores
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- Official GRE scores
- Eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Non-Thesis
The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development.
Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There
is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
Mining Engineering Specialization Program Requirements
Mining Industry Applications Specialization Program Requirements
TYPE
In-person
Online
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcripts
- English proficiency scores
- Not eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Have more questions?
Mining Engineering & Management MS/PhD:
Kelli McCormick
Program Coordinator
NMI 315