The Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Science in mining engineering. Students can elect to pursue one of the following specialization fields, such as mine design, rock mechanics, mine ventilation, computer applications, automation, material handling, mine management, operations research, and mineral economics.<br>The program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in mine design, mine ventilation, rock mechanics, and mineral reserve estimation, in addition to a specialized area of research. Students completing the program will have worked on a basic or applied research project that has an impact on mining engineering practice, and will have successfully communicated their results through written and oral presentations.