Global Mining Management
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Developed in cooperation with mining industry leaders, the vision of the Global Mining Management specialization is to be the world’s best business program focused on developing responsible leaders for the global mining industry.
Students gain an in-depth understanding of management complexities and strategic opportunities that leaders face in the Global Mining Industry. This is accomplished through extensive interactions with industry leaders, as well as through attendance at industry events and conferences, strategy field studies at mining companies and mine site visits.
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Professor Richard Ross, Specialization Director
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Study Options
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View details Hide detailsStudents must complete 12.00 credits total, consisting of:
- 12.00 credits of Required Courses (9.00 credits of Required Courses for IMBA)
Additional Recommendations:
- It is recommended that students take MINE 5100 before starting the Global Mining Management specialization. No prior experience in mining is required and students do not have to be part of the Global Mining Management specialization to enrol.
Required Courses:
- MINE 6100 3.00 STRATEGY AND VALUE CREATION IN MINING
- MINE 6200 3.00 FINANCIAL STRATEGIES IN MINING
- MINE 6300 3.00 SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES IN MINING
- MINE 6400 3.00 MANAGING PEOPLE IN MINING
Recommended Courses:
- MINE 5100 1.50 INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL MINING INDUSTRY
Additional Electives to Explore
In addition to the GMM courses, students are encouraged to expand their knowledge in specific subject areas such as strategy, management, finance and sustainbility.
NOTE: These courses are suggested additions only and do not count toward the Global Mining Management specialization.
Strategy and Management Electives
- ORGS 6350 3.00 MANAGING CHANGE
- SGMT 6050 3.00 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
- SGMT 6060 3.00 THE ART OF THE DEAL
- SGMT 6240 3.00 MANAGING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND JOINT VENTURES
- SGMT 6400 3.00 STRATEGIC THINKING AND ACTION IN TURBULENT ENVIRONMENTS
Finance Electives
- ACTG 6250 3.00 FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS
- FINE 6100 3.00 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Sustainability Electives
- BSUS 6300 3.00 MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
- BSUS 6400 3.00 SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- BSUS 6500 3.00 BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
NOTE: Not all courses required to fulfill a specialization are offered each term. Course offerings are based on factors such as student demand and instructor availability. The office of Student Services & International Relations is available to provide advising on course sequencing and the fulfillment of program and specialization requirements within a student’s period of study. For current course offerings and details, please view the Schulich Course Offerings Database.
Faculty
View details Hide detailsThe GMM specialization was developed and is directed by the Former Chairman and CEO of a major Canadian mining company with the support of Academic Faculty and Executives in Residence. In addition, the GMM specialization invites numerous industry experts from mining companies, consulting and engineering firms, non-profit organizations and financial services companies to share with students their experiences and knowledge of current and future trends in the mining industry.
Selected faculty members
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Richard Ross
Inmet Chair in Global Mining Management; Director, Global Mining Management
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Claudia Mueller
Associate Director, Global Mining Management; Program Director, Centre of Excellence in Mining Leadership, Schulich Executive Education Centre; Founder and President, The Art & Science of Leadership Inc.
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Career Opportunities
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The Global Mining Management specialization prepares graduates for job opportunities in global mining companies as well as companies that provide services to the mining sector such as in consulting and financial services. Graduates pursue careers as senior managers in global mining companies; as professionals providing advice to the mining sector in consulting firms; and as analysts and bankers in the financial service sector, with a focus on the mining industry.
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“The most important opportunity the Schulich IMBA provided me came from its broad exposure to all industry aspects.”
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Student Clubs
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Schulich CIM Student Chapter is an affiliation of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). This club focuses on the mining and petroleum industry from all business lenses including management, operations, finance, sustainability, production, and marketing.
The CIM Student Club organizes industry speakers, networking opportunities and site visits.
Email: schulichcim@schulich.yorku.ca