Mine Management, A.A.S.

Purpose

The Mine Management Program is designed to prepare and educate individuals for front-line or mid-level positions in the mining industry, both surface and underground.  A degree in Mine Management will provide graduates with diverse opportunities, including career progression and the ability to be employed in a global profession.  This program applies to all energy resource concepts, including coal, oil, gas, and salt.  The associate in applied science program encompasses a wide variation and correlation of people, financial resources, equipment, community, environmental, and regulatory agencies, providing the management team with marketable skills and an educated workforce in today’s competitive landscape.

Program Level Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of mining to society.
2. Explain the importance of attention to safety, health, responsibility to the environment, and
    ethical behavior.
3. Communicate verbally and written with a range of audiences.
4. Identify and solve problems by applying principles of leadership, communication, and safety.
5. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in mining situations and make informed
    judgments.
6. Function effectively on a team by creating a collaborative and inclusive environment.
7. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use critical
    thinking to conclude.
8. Integrate best practices to meet the needs of the community.