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Mining Engineering M.S.

The Mining Engineering M.S. program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of mining engineering. The program offers two options: a thesis option and a non-thesis option.

Program Requirements

Thesis Option

The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 credits, including:

• General University Requirements
• Master's Degree Requirements
• MIN F699: Thesis (6 credits)
• MIN F688: Graduate Seminar I (1 credit)
• MIN F600-level courses (12 credits)
• Technical electives (11 credits)

Non-thesis Option

The non-thesis option requires a minimum of 36 credits, including:

• General University Requirements
• Master's Degree Requirements
• MIN F698: Non-thesis Research/Project (6 credits)
• MIN F688: Graduate Seminar I (1 credit)
• MIN courses (12 credits)
• Technical electives (17 credits)

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to the Mining Engineering M.S. program, applicants must:

1. Submit an application for admission
2. Submit official transcripts
3. Submit official test results (GRE scores are not required but may be considered if submitted)
4. Submit a resume/curriculum vitae
5. Submit a statement of academic goals
6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International students must also consult the university's most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements include:

• A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field from an accredited, government-recognized university
• A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent from the undergraduate degree
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Official transcripts are required for admissions; however, unofficial transcripts may be used for review
• A statement of goals that specifies one of the following:
  • Thesis option: Describe the primary research area of interest and discuss specific research interests shared with the faculty.
  • Non-thesis option: Describe objectives in pursuing an advanced degree and provide a brief summary of career goals and pertinent experience.

Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment.

Thesis Option

First Year:

• Fall: MIN F688 (1 credit), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (2 credits)
• Spring: Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits)

Second Year:

• Fall: MIN F699 (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits)
• Spring: MIN F699 (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits)

Non-thesis Option

First Year:

• Fall: MIN F688 (1 credit), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (2 credits)
• Spring: Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits)

Second Year:

• Fall: MIN F698 (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits)
• Spring: MIN F698 (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits), Program Elective (3 credits)

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Mining Engineering M.S. program will be able to:

• Demonstrate marked improvement in appropriate oral and written communication skills in the technical aspects of mining engineering
• Undertake appropriate research using advanced tools and techniques
• Undertake scholarly or creative endeavors and contribute to their discipline
• Teach, often at the collegiate level
• Find employment in the professional field or a related field