Professional Science Master in Economic Geology: Designed to train students for professional employment in the global minerals industry, especially those who have obtained a Bachelor's degrees in geosciences and have a job in the minerals industry but wish to obtain further training that will allow them to... Show Full Description

Professional Science Master in Economic Geology: Designed to train students for professional employment in the global minerals industry, especially those who have obtained a Bachelor's degrees in geosciences and have a job in the minerals industry but wish to obtain further training that will allow them to compete globally with other professionals for career-track positions leading to management opportunities.

Students interested in land management and public policy would also be well served. Students receive education in geosciences, along with exposure to courses in business, engineering, and other fields. The degree has four degree tracks:  (a) exploration geology, (b) development geology, (c) mining geology, and (d) environmental geology, each corresponding to a career track of geoscience-based professionals in the minerals industry.

The proposed program requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in a Master’s curriculum, including a Master’s Report; course requirements vary slight depending on degree track. An accomplished student should complete the requirements in two semesters.