Program Overview

Master of Science in Explosives Technology

The Master of Science in Explosives Technology is a graduate program that focuses on the theoretical and practical approaches of explosives engineering. Students in this program will learn analysis and design of explosive-related systems. This program is designed for non-engineers and offers both thesis and non-thesis options.

Program Structure

The program requires 30 credit hours of coursework to complete, with a minimum of 9 hours of 6000+ lecture classes. Thesis candidates may choose to include 6 hours of research to replace a 3-hour 5000+ lecture course and a 3-hour 6000+ lecture course in order to write a thesis. A core of four courses is required of all students, and a module of allied courses in departments outside of explosives is encouraged.

Required Courses

The following courses are required of all M.S. students in Explosives Technology:

• EXP ENG 5612 Principles of Explosives Engineering
• EXP ENG 5622 Blasting Design and Technology
• EXP ENG 5711 Explosives in Industry
• EXP ENG 5713 Demolition of Buildings and Structures
• EXP ENG 5721 Specialty Uses of Energetic Materials
• EXP ENG 5914 Explosives Manufacturing
• EXP ENG 5922 Advanced Tunneling and Underground Construction Techniques
• EXP ENG 6112 Explosives Regulations Students select 12 hours of Explosive Engineering and other appropriate elective courses. M.S. in explosives technology candidates are advised to group out-of-department courses into a module that fits their special interest.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must have:

• A Bachelor's degree
• Experience handling and using explosives
• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher International applicants must also meet one of the following English language requirements:
• TOEFL score of 80 or higher
• IELTS score of 6.5 or higher
• Satisfactory completion of an approved English language Institute program All participants in explosives courses must submit to a security background check.