B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Sustainable Mining & Resource Governance
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
This program combines technical mining knowledge with governance, policy, and community engagement. It emphasizes sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility in the extractive industries.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to Mining Engineering
- 02General Geology
- 03Principles of
- 04Management
- 05Academic Writing
- 06Mathematics for Engineers
Year 2
6 courses- 01Mining & Society
- 02Environmental Science
- 03Mining Law & Policy
- 04Geology of
- 05Mineral Deposits
- 06Statistics for Resource Management
Year 3
6 courses- 01Corporate Social Responsibility in Mining
- 02Community Engagement Strategies
- 03Mining Economics
- 04Sustainable Development & Extractive Industries
- 05Research
- 06Methods
Year 4
13 courses- 01Resource Governance & Policy
- 02Environmental Impact Assessments
- 03Mining &
- 04Human Rights
- 05Capstone Project
- 06Internship with Government/NGOs/Mining
- 07Companies
- 08Sample Courses
- 09Mining Law & Policy
- 10Sustainable Development in Mining
- 11Community Engagement in Extractive Industries
- 12Mining Economics & Resource Management
- 13Environmental & Social Impact Studies
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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