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Master's Degree - Engineering & Technology
Mining Engineering via distance learning
This Master's Degree presents the latest in mining technology, and the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. It focuses on a sustainable management of the land to meet the economic and environmental needs. It covers aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.
Academic Supervisor : Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri
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The Master's Degree online via distance learning provides students with specialized training. Students acquire practical knowledge and specific skills in courses related directly to the student's concentration. More info...
* 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor's program.
* Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% project.
* Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age.
* Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
36 ... 54 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
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Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Engineering & Technology via distance learning
Master's Degree
Mining Engineering via distance learning
36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 42 Academic credits - Mining Engineering Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 13 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 42 Academic credits: Mining Engineering Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
University graduate level continuing education course.
Background in this field of study is recommended.
501MIE - Ground Mechanics
502MIE - Geotechnical Analysis
503MIE - Ground Retaining Structures
504MIE - Hydrology
505MIE - Mineral Deposits & Sedimentology
506MIE - Rock & Fluid Properties
507MIE - Geomorphology
508MIE - Drilling Optimization
509MIE - Petrology & Petrography
510MIE - Mineralogy
511MIE - Crystallography
512MIE - Geotechnical Engineering
513MIE - Mining Engineering
514MIE - Structural Engineering
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Bibliography: Mining Engineering via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Agricultural Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Civil Engineering - Computation Engineering - Earthquake Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Energy Engineering - Engineering Economics - Engineering Science - Environmental Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering - Hydraulic Engineering - Industrial Engineering - Maintenance Engineering Management - Materials Science Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronic Engineering - Military Engineering - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering - Project Engineering Management - Social Engineering - Software Engineering - Structural Engineering - Telecommunication Engineering .
Other additional subjects - For example:
Agricultural Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biosystems Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computation Engineering
Digital Circuits Optimization
Drilling Optimization
Earthquake Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Energy Engineering
Energy Process Engineering
Engineering Economics
Engineering Systems Simulation
Environmental Engineering
Foundation Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Instrumentation
Integrated Circuits
Maintenance Engineering Management
Materials Design & Failure
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Design
Mechatronic Engineering
Microelectronic Engineering
Microprocessor-Based Design
Microprocessors
Microwave Engineering
Military Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering
Process Improvement Management
Process Technology
Project Engineering Management
Reservoir Engineering
Robotics & Automation
Social Engineering
Software Engineering
Structural Engineering
Telecommunication Engineering
Wear of Materials & Corrosion
+ 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Master's - Mining Engineering
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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Learning outcomes: Master's - Mining Engineering
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.
The student will discuss in writing the interrelationships between Mining Engineering key concepts and will illustrate the contents with diagrams, charts, examples of practical application, and/or case studies. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid specialized knowledge of Mining Engineering and its applicability in the professional field of Engineering & Technology. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Mining Engineering. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Mining Engineering to different Engineering & Technology decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
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Master's Degree - Engineering & Technology
Mining Engineering Online
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Master's Degree - Mining Engineering
