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Orlando, Florida

Engineering is learned where it is practiced.

24 months · 42 credits · Synchronous and asynchronous learning

We were born from industry to educate those who will lead its transformation.

Three online master’s programs for professionals in mining, production and energy, combining applied learning with academic and industry expertise.

3MSc master’s programs
100%Online
42Credits per program
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Programs

Three master’s programs, one applied model

Graduate education designed for working professionals: academic rigor, immediate application, continuous innovation.

Vista aérea de una operación extractiva

Master of Science

MSc in Extractive Industries Management

For those who lead extractive operations and are accountable for their technical, economic, and social performance.

For: Engineers and professionals in the extractive sector who want to take on roles in operations management, superintendence, mining project management, or technical leadership.

  • Format: 100% online
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Credits: 42
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Master of Science

MSc in Sustainable Resource Management and Energy Transition

For those who steer the energy transition and the responsible management of resources.

For: Energy, environment, mining, and land professionals who want to lead sustainability, energy transition, and responsible resource management strategies.

  • Format: 100% online
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Credits: 42
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Professionals analyzing information in an industrial control room

Master of Science

MSc in Production Systems and Operations Engineering

For those who optimize plants and operations with data, simulation, and real-time decisions.

For: Operations, production, planning, and continuous improvement engineers who want to master the quantitative and digital tools of modern operations.

  • Format: 100% online
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Credits: 42
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Which program fits your goals?

Your professional focusExplore this program
Mining operations, project economics and strategic decisionsExtractive Industries Management
Production, simulation, data and operational improvementProduction Systems and Operations Engineering
Resources, sustainability, energy and territorySustainable Resource Management and Energy Transition

Why GAE exists

A university born from industry

Origin

GAE grew out of the experience of industry professionals who saw the need to connect advanced education with the real problems of the productive sectors.

Purpose

Connect advanced academic knowledge with the real challenges of strategic industries.

Outcome

Prepare professionals who can develop applied solutions.

Academic excellenceInnovationIntegrityGlobal impactSustainability

Read the full story: mission, vision, and message from the President

Jorge Leonardo Martínez Pumarejo

A message from the President

“We created GAE to connect advanced education with the decisions, challenges, and opportunities professionals face in industry.”
Jorge Leonardo Martínez PumarejoPresident · GAE UniversityRead the President’s message →

Academic Model

Academia and industry, connected throughout the learning process

The programs connect advanced academic knowledge with industry cases, tools, and problems, and culminate in an applied project.

Academia

Rigor, research, and advanced knowledge to understand complex problems.

THE GAE MODEL

Applied engineering+ innovation

Knowledge applied to industry challenges.

Industry

Experience, judgment, and real challenges to guide professional decisions.

  1. Academic knowledgeAdvanced foundations and methods in engineering, management, and analysis.
  2. Industry challengeReal cases and problems from operations and projects in the sector.
  3. ApplicationUse of industry models, data, and tools on those cases.
  4. Solution developmentApplied capstone project in two stages: design and implementation.
  5. Evidence of learningFinal applied research report and oral defense before a committee.
  • Applied learning focused on real problems.
  • Real cases and professional industry tools in the courses.
  • Participation of academic faculty and industry professionals in specific modules of each master’s program.
  • Integrative applied research project, with faculty supervision.

First enrollment period

Spring 2027 — Founding Cohort

Discover our first call for online master’s programs and explore an academic proposal designed for professionals who want to connect advanced knowledge with real industry challenges.

Classes are scheduled to begin on January 25, 2027, according to the academic calendar.

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Faculty

Who teaches at GAE

Academic and industry experience connecting graduate learning with real professional challenges.

Celso Arturo Salvador Ricra

Celso Arturo Salvador Ricra

Mining Engineer · UNI · Master’s degree in Administration · ESAN

Corporate Technical Manager · Atico Mining

Planning, operations leadership and corporate technical management

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Carlos Carmona Acosta

Carlos Carmona Acosta

Mining Civil Engineer · Universidad de Chile

President · Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas de Chile

Smart mining, autonomy, robotics and interoperability

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Fred Ignacio Camus Yeomans

Fred Ignacio Camus Yeomans

Master in Project Management · Universitat de Barcelona / OBS

Founder and CEO · AdapVector

Mining risk, innovation and project management

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Dibya Jyoti Baral

Dibya Jyoti Baral

MSc in Applied Geology · IIT Roorkee

Managing Director · edGeo Resources

Exploration, operations and mining project evaluation

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GAE in Florida

From Orlando, connected to industry

Global University of Applied Engineering and Innovation has its institutional presence in Orlando, Florida. Our online graduate programs connect applied engineering education with the challenges professionals face in industry.

450 S Orange Ave, Suite 326 · Orlando, FL 32801 · USA

A private higher education institution licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. Institutional and regulatory information

Admissions

The admission process in four steps

Intakes are announced as the academic schedule is confirmed. The first cohort begins on January 25, 2027.

Explore

Learn about the programs, requirements, and dates.

Apply

Complete the online application. The $75 fee is credited to tuition if you enroll.

Review

Admissions reviews your documents and notifies you of the decision by email.

Enrollment

Enrollment agreement, initial payment, and orientation before classes begin.

Online format

One campus, anywhere

GAE’s academic infrastructure is built for studying from anywhere.

Moodle platform

Synchronous and asynchronous learning in a virtual classroom with course materials, assignments, and an academic calendar.

Digital library and specialized resources

GAE University students and faculty have access to academic bibliographic resources through LIRN and to specialized technical documentation through OneMine, as part of the digital ecosystem that supports learning and applied research, according to current institutional subscriptions.

Academic interaction

Forums, chats, and synchronous Google Meet sessions with faculty and classmates. Synchronous and asynchronous learning, with live sessions scheduled for working professionals and the working patterns of the mining sector. Each group’s schedule is communicated before classes begin.

Your next professional step starts here

Applied master’s programs, 100% online, based in Orlando, Florida.