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Home Universities Federation University Australia Master of Engineering Technology (Mining Engineering)

Master of Engineering Technology (Mining Engineering)

Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat), Mount Helen, Australia

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Engineering - Mineral and MiningMain Subject Area

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Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Study Level

Masters

This is a professionally orientated program that provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills in Mining Engineering that are required to obtain employment as an engineer and to be admitted as a Member with Engineers Australia. Students will be...
Read more prepared for further graduate studies in technology, business administration and other areas as well. This program includes compulsory online courses. This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Mining Engineers work in all parts of the industry from feasibility studies through to mine design, to managing actual production and sales and are in high demand in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region. The broad education offered at FedUni also enables students to find employment in a wide range of resource related industries, including consulting. Read less

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Study Level

Masters

This is a professionally orientated program that provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills in Mining Engineering that are required to obtain employment as an engineer and to be admitted as a Member with Engineers Australia. Students will be...
Read more prepared for further graduate studies in technology, business administration and other areas as well. This program includes compulsory online courses. This program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Mining Engineers work in all parts of the industry from feasibility studies through to mine design, to managing actual production and sales and are in high demand in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region. The broad education offered at FedUni also enables students to find employment in a wide range of resource related industries, including consulting. Read less

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6+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

169+

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50+

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