Master’s in Mining Industry Management

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Admissions
Enquiries should be directed to the Programme Office
Mode of study
Blended learning/ Classes on Fridays and Saturdays
Duration
4 semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $6,740,713 annually
Master’s in Mining Industry Management
Fotografía de directora
Programme director
Dra. Patricia Muñoz Lagos
patricia.munoz.l@usach.cl
Contact

Eliana Sepúlveda
eliana.sepulveda@usach.cl

Accreditation
Not accredited. New programme.
Programme details
The Master’s in Mining Management is a programme that combines technical excellence with strategic management in the mining sector. It provides key tools in technical, environmental, social and occupational health and safety aspects, complemented by an innovative energy dimension.

The programme develops the ability to integrate renewable energy solutions that optimise costs and generate positive impacts for both workers and local communities, preparing professionals to lead the sustainable transformation required by the modern mining industry.

Its research areas include Innovation and Sustainability (covering Strategic Management; Geology and Structural Geology; Analogue Modelling of Deformation; and Mineral Economics and Sustainable Mining Management); and Mining Industry Development (covering Mine Planning; Mining Extraction Processes and Non-Conventional Renewable Energy (NCRE); Mining and Mineral Processing Technologies; and Energy Sustainability in Mining Operations).
Who is it for
The programme is designed for mining engineers and professionals from a range of technical disciplines who aspire to lead from a comprehensive and integrated perspective. It develops specialists capable of addressing the complex challenges of the sector by implementing innovative solutions aligned with global trends in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and corporate social responsibility.
Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a professional qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree of at least eight semesters’ duration or 240 SCT-Chile credits, in the fields of Engineering, Economics, Law, Business Administration, Earth Sciences, or other disciplines for professionals interested in further developing their knowledge or entering the mining sector. In all cases, the Programme Committee will assess the applicant’s academic background in specific areas through an interview with its members.

For professionals from disciplines not directly related to Mining or Engineering, the first semester of the programme is designed to provide the foundational knowledge required to understand the business and operational model of the mining industry. Consequently, these applicants will not be eligible for credit transfer within the programme.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language relevant to the discipline, at least at reading level. International applicants whose first language is not Spanish must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency at a minimum level of B2.

Scholarships

USACH alumni: 10% discount

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