MASTER’S DEGREE IN STRATEGIC MINING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
The Master’s Degree in Strategic Mining Business Management provides a comprehensive understanding of the mining business and prepares professionals to take on strategic responsibilities and lead the industry’s current challenges.
Its curriculum integrates projects, finance, markets, assets, people management, safety, sustainability, and data analysis through an applied learning experience aligned with the real needs of the mining sector.
Ítalo Montofré Bacigalupo
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To strengthen the capabilities of professionals connected to the mining industry, enabling them to analyze, manage, and strategically lead the mining business by integrating tools related to planning, finance, markets, maintenance, safety, people management, sustainability, and data analysis, in order to create value for organizations and respond effectively to the current challenges facing the sector.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the different areas that make up the mining business and their relationship with organizational strategy.
- Apply planning, project evaluation, finance, and management control tools to support decision-making.
- Strengthen the capabilities required to lead people, manage assets, and oversee safety in mining environments.
- Incorporate ethical, social, labor, and compliance criteria into organizational management.
- Use data and quantitative methods to analyze scenarios and address complex industry challenges.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
The Master’s Degree in Strategic Mining Business Management includes two main areas of specialization:
- Operational Management.
- Strategic Management.
ADMISSION PROFILE
The program is intended for professionals who have completed a university degree of at least eight semesters and possess a minimum of two years of professional experience in the mining sector.
It is particularly aimed at professionals seeking to expand their comprehensive understanding of the mining business, take on greater responsibilities, and strengthen their management and leadership capabilities.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
University graduates may apply to the program if they can demonstrate experience in mining companies or related organizations and have management experience or the potential to take on positions involving significant management responsibilities.
Admission requirements are as follows:
- Hold a professional degree and/or bachelor’s degree from a program of at least eight semesters.
- Have at least two years of professional experience in mining companies or related organizations.
Required Documentation
- Professional degree or university diploma certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent for international applicants.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Undergraduate academic transcript.
- Copy of an identification document, such as a national identity card or passport.
- Birth certificate.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for applicants to the Master’s Degree in Strategic Mining Business Management is conducted by the Program Director, who evaluates each applicant’s academic background.
Applications may be submitted online through the Admission and Enrollment System (SIAM) or by sending the application form, according to the instructions provided by the program, to magister.enm@ucn.cl.
Following the initial document review, the Program Director interviews applicants to prepare a preliminary assessment. The interview considers the following areas:
- Personal background.
- Academic background.
- Professional experience.
- Sources of funding.
- Additional information.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Relevant academic and professional achievements.
- Reasons for choosing this master’s degree over other graduate programs.
- The applicant’s medium- and long-term professional goals.
- Financing arrangements.
- Family support.
- Leisure activities and personal interests.
- Additional observations.
Based on the required documentation and the interview results, the Program Director evaluates the eligibility of applicants who meet the formal admission requirements and submits their background information to the Academic Committee.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome once their application has been reviewed, either through a letter sent by email or by another appropriate means.
If an international applicant requires an immediate decision to apply for an international scholarship, the Academic Committee may exceptionally convene to review the application.
CURRICULUM
GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Strategic Mining Business Management will possess a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry and will be capable of participating in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategies aimed at creating value within mining-sector organizations.
They will be able to analyze markets, evaluate projects, and manage financial resources, assets, people, and safety processes. They will also be capable of using data and quantitative methods to support decision-making.
Furthermore, graduates will be prepared to lead teams and address business challenges by incorporating ethical, social, labor, and compliance criteria into their professional practice.
TUITION FEES
The program reserves the right to cancel the launch of a new cohort if the minimum number of enrolled students is not reached. In such cases, all payments made by enrolled students will be refunded in full.
- Annual enrollment fee: CLP $385,000 per year.
- Total program tuition: CLP $12,500,000.
- 2027 fees.
Contact
Magister Director ENM: Ítalo Montofré Bacigalupo
Email: imontofre@ucn.cl
Program Coordinator: Michelle Esbry Cabrera
Phone: (56-55) 2651725
Email: magister.enm@ucn.cl
Website: http://www.enm.ucn.cl