Mining Engineering & Management MS

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If you are interested in leadership roles in the mining industry, this master’s program is for you. You will receive hands-on experience in the laboratory and field, mine management education, and the opportunity to work with various industry and government partners including Caterpillar and the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). A thesis or non-thesis option is available dependent on the specialization you choose. This program may be completed fully online from any location, or face-to-face on campus. An accelerated master's option is also available. 

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Mining Engineering & Management at South Dakota Mines

 
Mining graduate student

Program Highlights

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Featured 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

  • Advanced Finance for the Mineral Industry
  • Advanced Mine Management for the Mineral Industry
  • Advanced Mine Planning and Design
  • Advanced Explosives and Blasting
  • Advance Rock Mechanics

Potential Careers

  • Drilling, blasting
  • Surface mining methods and unit operations
  • Underground mining methods and equipment
  • Operations, project, and environmental management
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Requirements

Application Instructions

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in
  • Engineering
Criteria may not be strict thresholds; factors such as work or research experience may be considered. Students with special circumstances should contact the program prior to applying.

Credits

Thesis
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

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Application Instructions

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
COST

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.
Mineral Industries Management Specialization Program Requirements

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
COST

 

Have more questions?

Mining Engineering & Management MS/PhD:

Kelli McCormick
Program Coordinator
NMI 315

Meet Our Faculty
(605) 394-1971
Kelli.McCormick@sdsmt.edu

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