Economics and Business Certificates
Graduate program at Colorado School of Mines
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Economics and Business Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
The Business Analytics graduate certificate will teach the skills and knowledge to be able to develop the necessary data-driven analytic frameworks and models to determine the optimal decisions at strategic, tactical and operational levels for organizations. Upon completion, students will understand the latest data analytics methods and predictive modeling tools and be able to convert raw business data into meaningful conclusions that can be used to enhance competitive success in an increasingly competitive environment.
Courses in the graduate certificate are drawn from the Engineering and Technology Management master’s degree at Mines and can be applied toward that degree (with a 3.0 final grade).
- Working Professionals
- Bachelor’s of Science degree (ideally with a 3.0/4.0 GPA or better)
- Minimum two years work experience
- Current Mines Students
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher in junior or senior year
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Economics and Business Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Product Management
The graduate certificate in Product Management was developed for working professionals and recent graduates looking to develop important skills needed for career advancement. Students will learn to improve project leadership skills for marketing programs and overseeing product development teams using waterfall or Agile methodologies. They will also have the opportunity to develop abilities in strategic decision making, tactical product development and operational optimization to create valuable, market-leading products that, if successful, lead to greater corporate profitability. This graduate certificate can add considerable value to your resume and help you advance your career.
Courses in the graduate certificate are drawn from the Engineering and Technology Management master’s degree at Mines and can be applied toward that degree (with a 3.0 final grade).
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Economics and Business Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Resource Commodity Analytics
The graduate certificate in Resource Commodity Analytics at Mines allows you the freedom and opportunity to elevate your professional life while maintaining the career you’ve worked hard to build.
This four-course program provides training in advanced quantitative and financial analysis applied to the energy and mineral industries, focusing on natural resource markets and regulation, data analysis and forecasting and financial valuation. With courses designed to be completed either in one intensive semester or over four semesters, you can tailor the program to fit your needs and still gain a high-quality, competitive education and become a leader in your field.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Economics and Business at Mines
Economics and Business at Mines equips students with tools for quantitative decision-making, preparing leaders for a world of changing technology and global challenges related to earth, energy and the environment.
A graduate degree in the Economics and Business department at Mines is an opportunity to explore an interdisciplinary approach to economics and business as well as learn from our expert faculty to advance your career. Our programs foster interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to draw insights from various fields such as engineering, geosciences, and sustainability.
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Credits and Deadlines
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Master's Thesis & Doctorate (PhD) Program Deadlines
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Spring 2025 Deadlines | Fall 2025 Deadlines
Spring Deadlines
Fall Deadlines
| Degree Program | Priority | International* | Domestic* | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Systems | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics & Statistics | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Computer Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Earth Resources Development Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Electrical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Engineering & Technology Management | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Environmental Engineering Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geochemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geological Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geology | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering & Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Hydrology | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Materials Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mineral & Energy Economics | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mining Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Operations Research with Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | March 1 | March 1 | ||
| Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Quantum Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Robotics | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Space Resources | March 1 (International on-campus) | July 1 (Domestic on-campus) | August 1 | |
| Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 |
Residential (on-campus) Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| Spring Deadlines | Fall Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|
| International Students* | October 1, 2024 | March 1, 2025 |
| Domestic U.S. Students | December 15, 2024 | August 1, 2025 |
| International students are not eligible to apply for residential certificate programs. We encourage you to check out our online certificate options | ||
Online Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| The following deadlines apply to online master's non-thesis and graduate certificate programs for domestic U.S. and International students. | |
| Spring I & II (January 6 start) | January 2, 2025 |
| Spring III*** (March 10 start) | February 17, 2025 |
| Fall I & II (August 19 start) | August 1, 2025 |
| Fall III*** (March 10 start) | October 22, 2025 |
| **The Fall III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Chemical Engineering Processes in Energy Transitions; Data Science: Computer Science; Data Science: Earth Resources; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
| ***The Spring III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Product Management (Offered for only session III in spring); Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
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Department Head
Scott Houser
Economics and Business Department Head and Teaching Professor
Scott Houser joined the faculty in Economics and Business in 2007. He was previously an Associate Professor of Economics at California State University, Fresno, and Special Associate Professor of Economics at Colorado State University. His published research focuses on economic pedagogy, tax policy and poverty.
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