Description

The department awards M. Sc. Degree in 3 discipline programs: 

1- Mineral Exploration   

2- Geomechanical and Tunneling Engineering

3- Ore Dressing

Every program is comprised of minimum 24 credits of courses, 1 credit for graduate seminar, and 6 credits for the thesis with a total of 31 credits.

 Students after completion of the required courses are encouraged to select a thesis topic in their area of specialization within the field of Geological Engineering. It is the policy of the department that the selection of a thesis topic and thesis advisor is a voluntary process which is initiated by the student.

Objectives

1. Expose students to the latest developments in the field of mineral exploration Engineering.

 2. Provide students with the appropriate skills and tools to understand their profession.

 3. Prepare specialized mineral exploration engineers capable of understanding and facing the challenges.

 4. Enable students to have a background and the required skills to conduct high-quality scientific research.

Outcomes

To prepare motivated and qualified mining engineers and promote research applied to the exploitation of the indigenous resources as a contribution to national wealth, by providing a high quality education and academic training

Certificate Rewarded

Master of Mining Engineering

Entry Reuirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering