Bachelor of Arts in Mining Management and Safety

This is a degree completion program!

The Bachelor in Mining Management and Safety degree at Midway College is designed for professionals who intend to occupy supervisory or administrative positions in the mining industry. The undergraduate curriculum in mining management and safety provides students with fundamental knowledge necessary to achieve lifelong professional growth and to pursue further academic advancements.

Job Potential

Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue employment in private or public sectors as mining management and safety specialists. Mining management jobs are highly technical and work-intensive positions that require extensive experience and superior knowledge. A mining manager must also possess leadership and personnel handling skills. The mining operations manager is responsible for all managerial aspects, including production, safety, work environment and other tasks needed to fulfill the business plan.

Managers facilitate the development and implementation of an effective safety and health management system. The mining operations manager also appoints superintendents, supervisors and other personnel who are capable of fulfilling specific tasks and responsibilities vital to the project. Managers must regularly examine the project plan to maximize production and worker performance.

Details

Midway College's Mining Management and Safety degree program gives students the flexibility to complete their degree and career goals in a convenient way. Students are able to take core content courses in accelerated formats online and on-campus, including:

• The Geology of Coal
• Mine Occupational Safety and Health
• Mine Safety Management Systems

Other administration and leadership courses are available online.

Some courses may be taught on campus, and some may have on-campus requirements. An enrollment counselor will help you create a program plan that meets the program requirements and fits with your unique schedule.