Program Overview

Professional Master's in Mining Industry Management (MP-MIM) Program

The Professional Master's in Mining Industry Management (MP-MIM) program is a unique and competitive degree offering that stands alone among graduate mining engineering programs and MBA programs at domestic and international institutions. This program provides a unique choice for students with managerial and business aspirations to obtain an advanced education in the mining and mineral industries.

Description and Degree Requirements

The MP-MIM program is being offered fully online and is not available on campus. It is open to anyone who has a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of experience in the mining sector. There is no premium cost for students who reside outside Colorado or outside the United States, and this program does not require students to ever travel to the Mines campus.

Program Structure

Students accepted into the program join a cohort, which has the opportunity to take all the program courses in sequence over a two and a half-year period. Graduates from the program will be offered the opportunity to attend a commencement ceremony where their degree will be conferred upon them.

Curriculum

The MP-MIM curriculum content was developed by Mining Engineering and adjunct faculty, based on discussions with the Mining Engineering department's industry advisory committee, education professionals, and members of the mining industry. The curriculum includes 15 courses, encompassing 33 credits, and is guided by the vision and values of Mines and the Mining Engineering Department.

Course List

• MNGN553: Mine Design and Operation Planning (3.0 credits)
• MNGN548: Information Technologies for Mining Systems (3.0 credits)
• MNGN547: Geology and Mining (3.0 credits)
• MNGN558: Mineral Processing (3.0 credits)
• MNGN546: Mine Health and Safety (2.0 credits)
• MNGN562: Mining Environmental and Social Responsibility (2.0 credits)
• MNGN563: Water Waste and Mine Closure (3.0 credits)
• MNGN551: Mine Accounting (2.0 credits)
• MNGN554: Mine Finance (2.0 credits)
• MNGN557: Mineral Economics and Policy (2.0 credits)
• MNGN561: Project Management (3.0 credits)
• MNGN555: Mine Investment Evaluation (3.0 credits)
• MNGN572A: Mining Industry Management Capstone Design (0.5 credits)
• MNGN572B: Mining Industry Management Capstone Development (0.5 credits)
• MNGN572C: Mining Industry Management Capstone Delivery - Final Section (1.0 credit)

Total Semester Hours

The total semester hours for the program are 33.0.

Program Development

The program was developed to meet the world's evolving challenges related to the Earth, energy, and the environment, and to address the needs of the world's growing population to recover and conserve the Earth's resources. The curriculum confirms Colorado School of Mines as an internationally recognized leader in engineering education, by providing a unique educational experience that collaborates with industry to prepare graduates for leadership in the mining and mineral industries.