Mine Management

This program is designed to educate individuals who will be employed as mid-level managers in the coal industry, both surface and underground. A degree in Mine Management will provide graduates a diverse range of opportunities which include a high salary, career progression, and the ability to be employed in a global profession. Mining of coal encompasses a wide range of activities involving technology, people, equipment, financial resources, community, and state and local governments.

Theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with mine management, planning, finance, evaluation and law are incorporated throughout the program. A recent upturn in the coal industry, which has included opening of new mines and expansion of operations at existing mines, is expected to continue. With the need to replace retiring workers and existing personnel through attrition, the industry has a promising future with a better than average employment growth. Only fourteen post secondary level mining programs exist in the nation. Admission Criteria: Eligible to enter college level English and math; current EMT-M certification, 40/80 mine certification class.