Mining Engineering & ManagementMS

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Mining Engineering and Management Department

Interested in leadership roles in the mining industry? The master's program at South Dakota Mines offers hands-on experience in the laboratory and field, comprehensive mine management education, and opportunities to work with various industry and government partners, including Caterpillar and the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF).

This program can be completed on campus or online. A thesis or non-thesis option is available, depending on specialization. An accelerated master's option is also available.

Mining Engineering & Management at South Dakota Mines

Mining graduate student

Program Highlights

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Featured Research

  • Laser Induced Rock Breakage​
  • Machine Learning and Optimization Techniques Applied to Haulage Trucks Fueling in Surface Mining Operations​
  • Managing Diesel Particulate Matter in Underground Production Schedules​
  • Bio-Scrubber for Mine Ventilation Air Treatment​

Featured Courses

  • Advanced Finance for the Mineral Industry
  • Advanced Mine Management for the Mineral Industry
  • Advanced Mine Planning and Design
  • Advanced Explosives and Blasting
  • Advance Rock Mechanics

Potential Careers

  • Drilling, blasting
  • Surface mining methods and unit operations
  • Underground mining methods and equipment
  • Operations, project, and environmental management
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Requirements

Application Instructions

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in
  • Engineering
Criteria may not be strict thresholds; factors such as work or research experience may be considered. Students with questions about eligibility should contact the program prior to applying.

Credits

Thesis
Course requirements: 27-33 credits
Research requirements: 0-6 credits
Total credits: 33

Non-thesis
Course requirements: 33 credits
Project requirements: 0 credits
Total credits: 33

Application Deadlines

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Application Instructions

Thesis

The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends your original work and contribution to the field of study.

Mining Engineering Specialization Program Requirements

TYPE
In-Person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
  • Official English proficiency scores
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • Official GRE scores
COST

Non-Thesis

The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development. Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
Mineral Industries Management Specialization Program Requirements

Mining Engineering Specialization Program Requirements

Mining Industry Applications Specialization Program Requirements

TYPE
In-Person
Online

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • English proficiency scores
COST

Have more questions?

Mining Engineering & Management MS/PhD:

Kelli McCormick
Program Coordinator
NMI 315

Meet Our Faculty
(605) 394-1971
Kelli.McCormick@sdsmt.edu

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