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. 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. This program may be completed fully online from any location, or face-to-face on campus. An accelerated master's option is also available.

Mining Engineering & Management at South Dakota Mines

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

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

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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