Mineral Resource Governance University of Johannesburg

Overview

The purpose of this Master in Mineral Resource Governance from University of Johannesburg is to provide a programme to all persons involved within the mining value chain, from exploration to rehabilitation, to develop research and innovative practices to develop mining policies, standards and practices within the African continent that will ensure the sustainable development of Africa’s mineral wealth.

The qualified student will be able to:

• Plan and manage policy development research projects, demonstrating underlying fundamental knowledge, understanding and insight into the principles, methodologies and concepts that constitute socially responsible (vis-à-vis all local and other communities) policy development in the chosen field of research practice.

• Work effectively independently or with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community or in multidisciplinary environments in the chosen field of research.

• Organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly, effectively, professionally and ethically and take responsibility within his/her own limits of competence and exercise judgment commensurate with knowledge and expertise pertaining to the field of research.

• Plan and conduct applicable levels of investigation, research and /or experiments by applying appropriate theories and methodologies and perform data analysis, interpretation and discussion.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with policy development professionals and particularly with research audiences and communities at large, in so far as they are affected by the research, by using appropriate structure, style and graphical support.

• Use and assess appropriate policy development and research methods, skills, tools, technology, and information technology effectively and critically in policy development practice, to show an understanding of and a willingness to accept responsibility for the impact that mineral resource governance and practice has on society and the environment.

• Participate as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national, and global communities by acting professionally and ethically in the chosen field of research.