Program Overview

Master in Mining Program

Introduction

The Master in Mining program is designed to develop scientific and technological knowledge in the field of mining, with a focus on property management, project operations, and industrial applications. The program is aimed at graduates from Engineering and Earth Sciences, and is intended to provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in the generation and transfer of state-of-the-art knowledge in a competitive area.

Program Details

• Academic Degree: Master in Mining
• Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• Faculty or Institute: University of Chile
• Decree Number: University Decree Exempt N° (2022)
• Accreditation: Accredited by the National Committee on Accreditation
• Coordinator: Prof. Willy Kratcht
• Tuition Fee: 400 UF (Complete Program)

Program Objectives

The program has a multidisciplinary character and is aimed at contributing to the training of graduates from Engineering and/or Earth Sciences. The program's objectives include:

• Realizing and leading technological and scientific research
• Advising agencies, companies, and international, state, and private institutions
• Teaching in higher education
• Playing an important role as part of a team of experts from other areas related to mining

Curriculum

The program includes basic and advanced courses applied to mining activities, as well as technological, scientific, economic, and management aspects. The courses are complemented with an individual thesis process, which aims to:

• Perform critical analysis
• Come forward with a solution for an existing or new problem
• Demonstrate acquired knowledge and development of abilities provided by the master's program

Admission Requirements

Students wishing to apply for the Master in Mining program must have a bachelor's or professional degree in a similar area, granted by a national or international university, certifying a solid background in the specific area of the Master program. The Academic Committee of the program will review each application, taking into account all the required background.

• Required Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Application Form
  • Transcript of records of previous courses and their programs (if applicable)
  • Bachelor's or professional diploma
  • Letter of intention
  • At least two letters of recommendation

Research Areas

The program focuses on the development of scientific and technological knowledge in all aspects related to the mining field, including:

• Property management
• Project operations
• Industrial applications
• Technological and scientific research
• Economic and management aspects

Graduate Profile

The graduates of the program will have a professional guidance attending basic and advanced courses applied to the mining activity. They will be capable of:

• Realizing and leading technological and scientific research
• Advising agencies, companies, and international, state, and private institutions
• Teaching in higher education
• Playing an important role as part of a team of experts from other areas related to mining