Mineral Exploration and Resource Management
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Application Deadline: December 1
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Length: 1 Year Full-Time, 2-3 Years Part-Time
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Degrees: Master of Mineral Exploration and Resource Management
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Entry Terms: Fall 2027, Winter 2027
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Pathways: Coursework
Global demand for critical minerals is growing as is the need for professionals who can bridge science, business, sustainability and resource management. Our fully online program prepares graduates to lead at each stage of the mineral exploration and mining lifecycle.
Designed for emerging industry leaders, this graduate program combines advanced technical training in mineral exploration and mining with practical business and management expertise. Students gain the knowledge needed to work across disciplines without having to step away from their careers.
Online Asynchronous Program for the Next Generation of Industry Leaders in Critical Mineral Discovery
This program is ideal for early to mid-career geoscientists and engineers who are ready to take on greater responsibility in the exploration industry. Combine your technical expertise with a global understanding of how mineral deposits are created, discovered, evaluated, financed, and developed.
Professional Skill Development
Graduates of this fully online program will be able to:
- Explain and recognize the key geological features and formation processes of all major mineral types;
- Select and justify exploration methods that best acquire the data needed to characterize specific targets;
- Describe and evaluate mining, beneficiation, refining, and waste management options to gauge the feasibility of potential mining projects;
- Estimate and interpret the potential market value of mineral assets;
- Understand and apply economic and financial system concepts to support sound decisions when raising funds for mineral exploration;
- Operate ethically and lawfully within the regulatory frameworks governing mineral exploration.
Industry-Focused Learning with Real-World Application
Students will create real-world deliverables using case studies and exploration-oriented software to showcase their professional portfolios. By the end of the program, students will understand what it takes to bring an exploration project into development and how to decide whether to proceed at all decision points, from target selection to mining.
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or other provincial financial aid.