Program Overview and History

Established in 1971, the Bachelor of Mining Technology program was the inaugural offering of the Mining Department and remains its flagship program today. It is currently administered by the Mining Technology Department within the School of Geology and Mining Engineering at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST).

The program is fully aligned with the Law on Education, the Law on Higher Education, and all relevant regulations issued by the Ministry of Education and MUST. It has played a foundational role in shaping Mongolia’s mining engineering workforce for over five decades.

Historical Evolution

• 1971–1990: Rooted in the Soviet educational model, the program focused on producing technically proficient Mining Technology Engineers to support Mongolia’s industrial development.
• 1990s Reform Era: In response to national education reforms and Mongolia’s transition to a market economy, the program underwent significant modernization. MUST became the first university in Mongolia to adopt the credit-based system, and the Mining Technology curriculum was restructured accordingly.
• Curriculum Updates: The program has been revised eight times to reflect technological advancements, industry needs, and academic standards. Major updates occurred in:
  • 1981, 1987, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2014, and most recently in 2025.
• Standardization: As part of these reforms, the Mongolian Standard MNS 5323-75:2009 was developed to formally define the professional competencies and qualifications for Mining Technology Engineers

Mission and Goal of the Program

To cultivate globally competitive mining engineers and researchers who contribute to Mongolia’s sustainable development by integrating scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and responsible leadership. The program empowers graduates to lead mining operations, design and optimize extraction systems, conduct resource evaluations, and uphold safety and ethical standards across the industry.

Goal

14. Prepare engineers capable of managing mining production processes, planning and monitoring extraction technologies, and conducting mineral deposit assessments.
14. Foster expertise in applying advanced theoretical approaches to introduce and utilize emerging technologies.
14. Develop professionals who initiate and implement research-based projects, design engineering solutions, and evaluate their outcomes.
14. Equip graduates with skills in planning, budgeting, organizing, and human resource management.

14. Instill a strong sense of personal and social responsibility, ethical conduct, and professional integrity.

Program Educational Goals (PEGs)

The Mining Technology undergraduate program is designed to achieve the following educational goals:

PEG 1: Research and Innovation

PEG 2: Responsible Citizenship

PEG 3: Scientific Decision-Making

PEG 4: Career-Ready Competence: Ensure students acquire both technical and interpersonal competencies required in the labor market, supporting balanced professional development and workplace adaptability.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

In alignment with MUST’s adoption of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) since 2014 and its membership in the international CDIO initiative since 2015, the Mining Technology undergraduate program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive set of competencies across four domains:

D.1 Assess the societal and environmental impact of engineering solutions.
D.2 Evaluate the organizational and business implications of engineering decisions.
D.3 Generate innovative ideas to address engineering challenges.
D.4 Design and model engineering solutions creatively and systematically.
D.5 Implement engineering designs and manage execution.
D.6 Apply and evaluate the outcomes of engineering projects.
D.7 Demonstrate leadership in technical and organizational settings.
D.8 Exhibit entrepreneurial thinking and initiative.

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