Overview
Pursue a career in the field of Mining Engineering and be prepared to meet the vigorous demands of environmentally responsible natural resource development throughout the world. Receive a comprehensive engineering background with specialized training in the mechanics of geologic materials, blasting, materials handling, mine valuation, ventilation, environmental considerations, and the design and operation of surface and underground mines.
Key facts
Mining engineers design, construct, and manage surface and underground mines in an environmentally responsible manner. A mining engineer must be proficient in the permitting, planning, development, operation, reclamation and closure of mines and be able to apply, in the field, the technical skills required.
Candidates of the Mining Engineering program of Montana Technological University may choose to study in the areas of mechanics of geologic materials, blasting, materials handling, mine valuation, ventilation, geostatics, mine design, mine safety, and environmental management and design of mines.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mineral Forecasting & Econometrics
- International Mineral Economics
- Mineral Resource Economics
- Mineral Policy & Taxation
- Geomechanics
- Simulation of Engineering Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 345 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts are required from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above is required for full admission. For provisional admission status, an undergraduate GPA between 2.7 and 3.0 is required
- Personal/Professional Statement
- Three references are required for admission
- Students who have not attended a college or university in the United States or in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand must provide evidence of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
48740 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24370 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
48740 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24370 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
14560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7280 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Butte
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Funding
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