LEAD THE

MINING
INDUSTRY
TO NEW
DISCOVERIES
ONLINE GRADUATE PROGRAMS
IN ENGINEERING IN MINING AND
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

SINCE 1888, THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HAS
OFFERED THE STATE’S ONLY UNIVERSITY-LEVEL
PROGRAM IN MINERAL ENGINEERING AND
NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES. OUR ONLINE DEGREES
AND CERTIFICATES PROVIDE THE ADVANCED
EDUCATION YOU NEED TO LEVERAGE DISRUPTIVE
TECHNOLOGIES AND BUILD A SAFER, MORE
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY.
LEAD THE MINING
INDUSTRY
Mining and material production provide the building blocks for
products and technologies that form the core of the American and
global economies. The demand for specific resources we use may
change, but industries consistently need skilled engineers to safely
gather raw material. Arizona is the top state in value of non-fuel
mineral production, and the University of Arizona Department of
Mining and Geological Engineering (MGE) equips professionals to
drive the future of technical innovation in the field.

As one of the first and foremost mineral resource
management and extraction departments in the
nation, the MGE department strives to be at the
forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
We help our students leverage technologies
like machine learning and artificial intelligence
(AI) to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Building on a heritage more than 125 years in
the making, our mission is to prepare aspiring
mineral engineers like you to pursue boundless
innovation and enhanced career opportunities.
Situated in Tucson, where major companies
such as Caterpillar, Hexagon, and Komatsu make
up the hub of modernized mining technology,
we remain at the forefront of research and
education in a variety of geo-disciplines
that are vitally important to society and the
environment worldwide. We welcome aspiring
and practicing engineers, those looking to make
a career change to mining or a related field, and
those with an interest in mining. Our degree
and certificate programs connect you with a
network of lifelong learners and provide the
competencies you need to lead the industry into
the future.
Master of Engineering in Mining,
Geological and Geophysical
Engineering
In one of the only online programs of
its kind, you can explore fundamental
concepts in mining supported by
groundbreaking research. You’ll gain an
advanced understanding of core technical
principles while also pursuing coursework
in finance and management, legal issues,
and other administrative concerns. Build
a customized academic plan with your
choice of an emphasis in areas such as
geomechanics, mineral processing, mine
health and safety, sustainable resource
development, and mine information and
production technology.
Graduate Certificates in Mining and
Geological Engineering
Certificate coursework is technical,
interactive, and focused, developing
advanced insights in topics that suit your
professional goals. The online format
makes it convenient to work full-time as
you expand your skill set, completing the
certificate in as little as one year.
 Example Emphasis Areas (at least 9 units, not including short courses)

Geomechanics Mineral Processing

• MNE 527 Geomechanics • MNE 511 Mineral Processing
• MNE 547 Underground Construction Geomechanics • MNE 539 Surface Chemistry of Flotation
• MNE 580 The Mechanics of Failure in Rock and • MNE 550 Elements of In-situ Leaching
Other Brittle Materials • MNE 565 Hydrometallurgy
• MNE 515 Rock Excavation • MNE 567 Applied Pyrometallurgy

CURRICULUM
• MNE 517 Tailings Storage Facility Design
Sustainable Resource
Mine Information and Development
Production Technology
• MNE 522 Engineering Sustainable Development
• MNE 507 Equipment Operations Technology
The online Master of Engineering in Mining, Geological and Geophysical • MNE 519 Mine Planning Software (short course) • MNE 541 Environmental Management and Mine
Engineering features a combination of live, interactive sessions and courses • MNE 536 Surface Mine Design
Reclamation
offered in an asynchronous, on-demand structure. Additionally, while most courses • BE 526 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
• MNE 538 Underground Mine Design
run for the entire duration of a semester, we also offer intensive courses that can • AREC 576 Natural Resource Law and Economics
• SIE 554 A The Systems Engineering Process
be completed in less than two weeks. The variety of classes results in a flexible and • SIE 531 Simulation Modeling and Analysis
dynamic program that can fit into the schedules of working professionals.
Mine Health and Safety
• MNE 522 Engineering Sustainable Development
Prerequisite Courses: (1 unit each) • MNE 526 Health and Safety in Mining
Students who have not previously completed coursework in calculus, statistics, and • MNE 576 Fundamentals of Mine Ventilation
strengths and materials may be required to take prerequisite courses. These courses • BIOS 576A Biostatistics (may be used to satisfy math
will be part of the student’s study plan and are available online through the Mining requirement)
Department. They will be counted toward the 30 total required units. • HPS 577 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public
Health
Core Courses: 17 units • PHPM 574 Health Administration and Policy
• At least 9 units in an emphasis area • EHS 575 Environmental and Occupational Health
• 5-8 units of electives (including up to 6 units of one-unit short courses). These courses • EPID 573A Basic Principles of Epidemiology
are subject to the approval of the advisory committee. Up to 6 units of short courses
(696x, 697x, etc.) may be used as elective credit. The following electives are suggestions.
Course substitutions or changes in electives are allowed with the approval of the
program advisor:
◦ Business/Engineering Management: at least 3 units
• Take one of the following courses: SIE 557, MNE 530
◦ Applied Engineering/Mathematics: at least 3 units
• Take one of the following courses: SIE 530, BE 513, MNE 520
◦ Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Design: at least 3 units
• Take one of the following courses: SIE 567, MNE 536, MNE 515
◦ Advanced Engineering Science: at least 3 units
• Take one of the following courses: MNE 527, MNE 511, MNE 507
◦ Research Seminar: 1 unit
• MNE 696A
• 0-3 units of independent study or report
◦ MNE 599 or MNE 909. The project or independent study must be appropriate to the
student’s plan of study, and is subject to the approval, in advance, by the student’s
advisory committee.
 Health Administration each year for
compliance with occupational and
health regulations. Each of these
sites requires the expertise of safety
professionals to ensure that every
measure is taken to avoid risk. The
online Graduate Certificate in Mining
Occupational Safety and Health
can help you rise to the challenge
of creating a hazardless mining
environment and bring specialized,
well-honed skills to your workplace.
the opportunity to complete technical
training in various systems, gain
insight into the systems engineering
process, and prepare to create new
platforms and structures.
Required Courses:
• MNE 507 Equipment Operations Technology
• MNE 522 Engineering and Sustainable
Development
• MNE 530 Mine Examination and Valuation
Examples Electives:

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN Required Courses:

• SIE 530 Engineering Statistics
• SIE 531 Simulation Modeling & Analysis

MINING AND GEOLOGICAL

• MNE 526 Mine Health and Safety
• SIE 548 Operations Research Modeling
• MNE 576 Mine Ventilation
• SIE 557 Project Management

ENGINEERING
• EHS 575 Environmental and Occupational Health

Example Electives:
Graduate Certificate in Mineral
Processing and Extractive
Each of the online graduate certificates offered through the Department of • BIOS 576a Biostatistics
Metallurgy
Mining and Geological Engineering is technical, interactive, and focused, • MNE 522 Engineering Sustainable Development
supporting the development of advanced insights in topics that suit your goals. • MNE 527 Geomechanics Use the industry’s most current
As each program is provided in a convenient, online format, you can continue to • MNE 547 Underground Construction
methods of ore and mineral processing
work full-time while you expand your skills and earn your certificate in as little Geomechanics to efficiently harvest the metals
as one year. Students are eligible to transfer all 15 units from one of the following • HPS 577 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public and other materials that civilization
certificate programs to the Master of Engineering in Mining, Geological, and Health depends on. The online Graduate
Geophysical Engineering program. • PHPM 574 Health Administration and Policy Certificate in Mineral Processing and
• EPID 573a Basic Principles of Epidemiology Extractive Metallurgy curriculum offers
Graduate Certificate in Required Courses: • LAW 640e Introduction to International Mine a complete perspective on both the
Safety Law and Practice
Geomechanics/Rock Mechanics • MNE 515 Rock Excavation scientific and financial challenges
• MNE 527 Geomechanics involved in mineral extraction. As a
In the online Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Mine
• MNE 547 Underground Construction Geomechanics student of the program, you can also
in Geomechanics/Rock Mechanics, Production and Information explore hydrometallurgy, leaching, and
you’ll develop specialized knowledge • MNE 580 Rock Fracture Mechanics Technology
water chemistry to build expertise in
of rock mass behavior and properties Develop your ability to find (or build)
Example Electives: aqueous extraction.
as you gain insight into geological the right tool for the challenge at hand
• MNE 517 Tailings Storage Facility Design
engineering and mining principles. and use it effectively and efficiently. Required Courses:
• MNE 576 Mine Ventilation
Our courses are shaped by experts The online Graduate Certificate in • MNE 511 Mineral Processing
• MNE 909 Project
in the industry and leading faculty. Mine Production and Information • MNE 539 Surface Chemistry of Flotation
Explore underground construction and Technology consists of detailed • MNE 550 Elements of Solution Mining
stability analysis, learning techniques Graduate Certificate in Mining
Occupational Safety and Health courses in the applications, software, • MNE 565 Hydrometallurgy
to harvest raw materials while and advanced technologies used to
eliminating hazards. There are roughly 14,400 mines Students also choose three elective credits in
shape the production process on a
inspected by the Mine Safety and consultation with their advisor.
daily basis. The program offers you
ADMISSIONS
Ideal candidates for the online graduate • Unofficial transcripts from all universities/
programs in engineering offered by colleges attended
the University of Arizona will meet the • A current resume or CV
following admissions standards: • A brief statement of intent
• Three letters of recommendation
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous academic
coursework • International students must also meet English
proficiency requirements by submitting
• Graduated from an accredited engineering
TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson PTE Academic
bachelor’s program or have earned a degree
results.
in a related discipline
• Please check the International Graduate
• Students who have not previously
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completed coursework in calculus,
English proficiency and other country-specific
statistics, and strengths and materials may
requirements.
be required to complete prerequisite work.
These courses will be part of the student’s
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the Mining Department. They will be send official academic transcripts to:
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TUITION
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MINING, GEOLOGICAL AND
ABOUT UA
GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING A History of Excellence and
Cost Per Unit $995 Innovation
Required Units 30
Since its founding in 1885, the University of Arizona has stood as a national leader
Total Tuition $29,850
in practical education that helps students achieve incredible things. Our mission is
to graduate students who are sought after by employers and prepared to embark on
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN MINING AND GEOLOGICAL engaging, fulfilling careers.
ENGINEERING
Equipped with skills, knowledge, experience, and the entrepreneurial spirit they gain at
Cost Per Unit $995 the University of Arizona, our students become highly-skilled members of society who
Required Units 15 lead with determination, innovate without limits and benefit our state, our nation, and
the world in boundless ways.
Total Tuition $14,925
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For more information about fees and tuition costs, please visit online.engineering.arizona.edu/ engaging. Every piece of learning content is shaped by expert faculty and based on our
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We encourage all students to explore the many funding options available, whether through allowing you to attend class without ever stepping foot in a classroom.
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