Online Education

Online Graduate Certificate Explosives Engineering Mining and Explosives Engineering

About the Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Explosives Engineering is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the science, engineering, and application of explosive technologies. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical engineering principles, students gain specialized knowledge in the analysis, design, and evaluation of explosive-related systems across a variety of industrial, mining, construction, defense, and research applications.

Coursework explores the behavior of explosive materials, detonation physics, blast effects, and the interaction of explosives with both natural and engineered environments. Students learn to analyze and design systems involving explosive energy while developing an understanding of safety, performance, and regulatory considerations. The program also examines the effects of blasts on geological formations, infrastructure, and built structures, equipping students with the skills needed to assess structural response, mitigate damage, and optimize system performance.

Graduates of the certificate program will be prepared to apply advanced explosives engineering concepts to real-world challenges, enhancing their technical expertise and professional capabilities in this highly specialized field.

The explosives engineering certificate program is open to all persons holding a BS (in applied science, technology or engineering), MS, or PhD degree and who have a minimum of 12-months of post-BS professional employment experience.

Once admitted to the program, the student must take the four designated courses. In order to receive a graduate certificate, the student must have an average cumulative grade of 3.0 or better in the certificate courses.

Students admitted to the certificate program will have non-matriculated status; however, if they complete the four-course sequence with a grade of B or better in each of the courses taken, they will be admitted to the MS explosives engineering program, upon application. The explosive engineering certificate credits taken by students admitted to the MS program will count toward their master's degree in explosives engineering.

Students who do not have all of the prerequisite courses necessary to take the courses in the certificate program will be allowed to take "bridge" courses at either the graduate or undergraduate level to prepare for the formal certificate courses.

Once admitted to a certificate program, a student will be given three years to complete the program, so long as he/she maintains at least a B average in the courses taken.

For online students applying to a graduate certificate program. (No GRE/GMAT required.)

Certificate Applicant 

The following are the courses offered in the program. Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless stated otherwise. The University reserves the right to change or cancel courses as needed. 

Total Courses: 4 (12 credit hours)

Core Courses  
EXP ENG 5612 Principles of Explosives Engineering  
Blasting Design And Technology  
  • Two more explosives designated classes on the approved list maintained by the explosives engineering program faculty.
  • 3 hours of EXP ENG 6099 and EXP ENG 6000 may be substituted at the discretion of the program coordinators.
  • Other courses approved by the explosives engineering faculty may be substituted for any of the above-listed courses on a case-by-case basis.

Course plans are coordinated between the advisor and the student to meet the student's needs and the program's requirements.

Course availability may vary by semester (see course listings). Students should consult their academic advisor for appropriate alternatives or substitutions if needed.

Please refer to the Explosives Engineering section of the graduate catalog for more information.

This program is 100% online: any campus visits are optional.

Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one or two classes per semester and finish the program in one year.

  • Delivery: 100% online
  • Calendar system: Semester-based 
  • Typical program length: 1-2 years
  • Typical course load: 1-2 courses a semester (fall and spring)

Courses are offered asynchronously, meaning they do not have regular meetings. They may consist of various media and content — such as online discussions, videos, quizzes and recordings — that students review and complete at the time of their choice.

Learn more about our graduate programs at Missouri S&T by attending one of our virtual information sessions.

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Pathway to a Master's Degree

Are you a working professional who wants to earn your master's degree, but you don’t have time to take the GRE/GMAT? Then start in a graduate certificate program. Graduate certificates were designed as a pathway to a master's degree.* The admission requirements are more relaxed and credit earned will count toward your degree. Once you successfully earn your graduate certificate, you can continue with the corresponding master's degree without having to take the GRE/GMAT.


Related Degrees

This graduate certificate may act as a pathway to the following master’s programs:

*Completion of a graduate certificate program does not automatically guarantee admission into a corresponding graduate degree program. To continue in a master’s degree program, you must apply.

Questions?

Missouri S&T Online Education

We are here to answer any of your questions about Missouri S&T’s online education programs.

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Sylvia Skouby
Associate Director for Online Admissions

573-341-6903  |  stgrad@mst.edu

Mining and Explosives Engineering

Kyle Perry, PhD
Associate Professor, Associate Chair for Research, and Online/Distance Coordinator

573-341-4549  |  kperry@mst.edu
Department Website: mee.mst.edu

Scout (Hannah) Gibson
Office Support Assistant and Graduate Programs Support

573-341-4753  |   hgbbq@mst.edu