Location:

Rapid City, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Engineering

Program Overview

Program Description:

Courses for the Mining Engineering Master of Science program have been developed to expand certain skills that the typical mining engineering graduate should possess. Specifically, the program targets business and management, rock mechanics, ground control, mine design, mining law, specific mining methods and problems, and mine project management. Mining Engineering students will choose one of three emphasis areas to direct their program of study. Required courses are determined by the emphasis area selected. Geomechanics This emphasis focuses on rock mechanics, slope stability, and tunneling. Students choosing this specialization will complete the following required courses:or Advanced Rock Mechanics Rock Slope Engineering Advanced Tunneling and Underground Excavation Mining Engineering Management Students choosing this emphasis will specialize on economics, finance, and business. Required courses are: Advanced Mineral Economics for Managers Resource Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Topics in Mineral Economics, Sustainability and Mine Regulation General Mining Engineering This emphasis will provide students will a strong background in all areas of Mining Engineering. Students will be required to complete the following courses: Rock Slope Engineering or Advanced Rock Mechanics Topics in Mineral Economics, Sustainability and Mine Regulation For more information on this degree, please see the catalog on the program website.

Format:

Hybrid

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) North Central Association.

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

• Complete the application format on our Graduate Education website. • Pay the $35.00 application fee. • Official transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended, including evidence of your bachelor’s degree if applicable. Transcripts must be mailed directly to SDSM&T by the issuing institution. Email copies are not accepted. A GPA of 3.0 is recommended; students with exceptional ability may apply with less than 3.0 GPA. • One page statement of purpose/personal statement of goals and research interests. • GRE score report: required . The SDSM&T school code is 6652. Scores of 50% or higher are recommended; strong quantitative scores are expected. • Three letters of recommendation. Should be submitted at the time of the online application. However can be submitted via email or postal mail.

International Requirements:

• Third party foreign transcript evaluation for all foreign institutions attended, including evidence of your bachelor’s degree if applicable. Effective August 15, 2012, SDSM&T requires a course-by-course evaluation report sent directly to us from the evaluating institution. We will only accept evaluation reports from Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). If you use ECE, order a catalog match report. If you use WES, order a course by course report. • Evidence of English proficiency, with the exception of applicants from countries where English is the native language. Applicants who have a prior degree from a university in the U.S. may be considered for exemption. Note that Engineering Management will only consider applications meeting the upper level score criteria.