
Overview
Understanding emerging technical and social issues in earth resources development is an important challenge when navigating subsurface work.
But the Earth Resources Development Engineering graduate program at Colorado School of Mines will help professionals develop skills and expertise related to mining sustainability, reclamation, Earth observation, modeling and more to ensure success when out in the field. The program offers a master’s non-thesis and master’s thesis option.
Career Types
- Mining engineer
- Petroleum engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Geological engineer
- Natural resources engineer
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Regarding academics and research the Mining Engineering Department focuses on fundamental areas including:
- Geomechanics, rock mechanics and stability of underground and surface excavations
- Computerized mine design and related applications (including geostatistical modeling)
- Advanced integrated mining systems incorporating mine mechanization and mechanical mining systems
- Underground excavation, tunneling and construction
- Construction and project management
- Site characterization and geotechnical investigations, modeling and design in geoengineering
- Rock fragmentation
- Mineral processing, comminution and separation technology
- Bulk material handling
- Mine ventilation
- Mine safety and health
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
- Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Only one letter of recommendation is required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
38466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38466 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
38466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38466 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
In-State
17154 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17154 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Golden
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Funding
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