Spring 2027 founding cohort

Three applied master’s programs for engineering and science professionals who lead operations, projects, and resources in mining and energy.

42 credits, 24 months, 100% online, in English and Spanish. Tuition of $7,350 with the 30% founding scholarship (list price $10,500).

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Three master’s programs, one shared foundation

Each program has 42 credits: 24 core, 12 concentration, and 6 applied capstone.

The three master’s programs share four foundation courses: advanced analytics for decision making, modeling and optimization of complex systems, sustainability, ethics, and resource governance, and applied research methods.

Master of Science in Extractive Industries Management

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Master’s in extractive industries management

42 credits in 24 months

Lead extractive projects with models, data, and financial judgment.

  • Investment decisions. Financial modeling and valuation of mining projects (discounted cash flow, net present value, internal rate of return, and scenario analysis), and commodity markets.
  • Operations and technology. Real-time mining operations management and, as electives, automation and smart operations, and asset management and operational reliability.
  • Applied capstone project. Two stages, design and implementation, with a faculty supervisor and, where applicable, an industry co-supervisor, and an oral defense before a committee.

For professionals with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, or a related STEM field who are seeking leadership and analytical roles in mining, energy, and natural resources.

Master of Science in Production Systems and Operations Engineering

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Master’s in production systems and operations engineering

42 credits in 24 months

Optimize mining and industrial production with simulation, data, and control.

  • Modeling and optimization. Production systems engineering, systems modeling and simulation, and operations research, with industry cases and specialized tools.
  • Technology applied to operations. Digital twins and advanced simulation and, as electives, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence in mining, and data analytics and intelligent operations.
  • Application to the mine. Mining production optimization and control, operating cost analysis and, as electives, haulage and transportation systems, and mine planning and production scheduling.
  • Applied capstone project. Two stages, with a faculty supervisor and, where applicable, an industry co-supervisor.

For STEM engineers and professionals in operations, production, planning, maintenance, or data analysis, in mining and other industrial sectors.

Master of Science in Sustainable Resource Management and Energy Transition

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Master’s in sustainable resource management and energy transition

42 credits in 24 months

Manage resources and the energy transition, from minerals to territory.

  • Minerals and transition. Critical minerals and the energy transition, and mine closure and post-mining systems, which are the two required courses of the concentration.
  • Energy and sustainability. Energy systems and sustainability, renewable energy and decarbonization, circular economy, and environmental impact assessment. Electives: energy systems modeling and optimization, transition technologies (hydrogen, storage, smart grids, and carbon capture), and territorial planning.
  • Applied capstone project. Two stages, with a faculty supervisor and, where applicable, an industry, government, or civil society co-supervisor.

For professionals with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, or a related STEM field (for example, engineers, geologists, and environmental or energy professionals) interested in energy, resources, and sustainability.

Founding cohort investment

Tuition plus graduation fee: USD 10,850 at list price, or USD 7,700 with the founding scholarship. Books and other applicable charges are not included. The USD 75 application fee is credited toward tuition upon enrollment; the USD 500 initial payment is an advance, not an additional charge.

Tuition is charged per credit. With the founding scholarship, each credit costs $175 instead of $250.

Investment breakdown by item
List tuition $10,500$250 per credit, 42 credits.
Tuition with 30% founding scholarship $7,350$175 per credit, 42 credits.
Application fee $75Paid when the application is submitted. If the applicant enrolls, it is credited to tuition. If the applicant does not enroll, it is non-refundable.
Initial payment $500Paid once the applicant is admitted and the enrollment agreement is signed, no later than January 15, 2027. Credited to the first semester.
Payment per semester $1,575 to $2,100Depending on credits enrolled according to the cohort’s enrollment plan, with the scholarship. Paid before the start of each semester.
Graduation fee $350Charged before graduation. Not covered by the scholarship.

Cancellation and refunds

  • Within five business days of signing the agreement and making the initial payment, everything paid is refunded.
  • After that period and before the first day of classes, everything paid is refunded except the application fee.
  • During the first week of classes (add/drop), tuition and fees are refunded, except the application fee.
  • After that week there is no refund. Refunds are issued within 30 days.

Payment methods and other charges

  • Visa, MasterCard, wire transfer, check, or PayPal.
  • Students purchase their own textbooks.
  • Course re-entry: $35. Official transcript: the first is free; additional copies, $25.
Founding scholarship conditions
  1. Who is eligible. Anyone admitted to one of the three master’s programs who begins the program in Spring 2027 and completes the application, admission, and initial payment no later than January 15, 2027.
  2. What it covers. A 30% reduction on catalog tuition ($175 per credit instead of $250), applied to all 42 credits of the program.
  3. What it does not cover. The application, graduation, and course re-entry fees, transcripts, and textbooks.
  4. Duration. It remains in effect throughout the program, within the 27-month maximum time frame in the catalog.
  5. To keep it. The student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined in the catalog. If the student is withdrawn or dismissed from the program, the scholarship ends.
  6. Nature. It is personal and non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash, and cannot be combined with other discounts.
  7. Refunds. Governed by the catalog’s cancellation and refund policy.
  8. Changes. GAE University may modify this policy for future cohorts, but not for those who have already received it.

List prices may change, according to the 2026-2027 catalog. The founding scholarship remains in effect for those who receive it.

How to apply

The process has six steps. To receive the founding scholarship, steps 1 through 4 must be completed no later than January 15, 2027.

  1. Submit the applicationComplete the application and pay the $75 fee, which is credited to tuition if you enroll.
  2. Send your documentsBachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, mathematics, or a related STEM field, with credential evaluation if foreign, and photo ID. Documents not in English require a certified translation.
  3. Demonstrate language proficiencyAccording to the language of the program. Waivers are listed below.
  4. Sign the agreement and make the initial payment$500, credited to the first semester.
  5. Attend the mandatory orientationJanuary 19 to 22, 2027.
  6. Start classesMonday, January 25, 2027.
Language requirements

Programs offered in English. Official results from TOEFL iBT (71 or higher), IELTS (6.0 or higher), Duolingo (100 or higher), or PTE Academic (50 or higher). The requirement is waived for applicants who completed English composition at a U.S. institution, completed secondary school in the United States, England, India, or Canada (except Quebec), or meet another equivalency listed in the catalog.

Programs offered in Spanish. Applicants who cannot demonstrate college-level Spanish proficiency may be required to take an institutional assessment. The requirement is waived for applicants with a degree from an accredited Spanish-speaking university or who completed secondary school in Spanish, among other equivalencies.

How you study

100% online
Moodle platform, with synchronous Google Meet classes and asynchronous activities during the week.
Academic schedule
New intakes will be announced as the academic schedule is confirmed. Each cohort’s calendar is communicated to admitted students before classes begin.
Live session schedule
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.
Support
Each student is assigned an academic advisor. Technical support is available by email every day, and digital bibliographic resources (LIRN and OneMine) are available online.
Career services
Résumé review, interview preparation, and guidance on searching for opportunities. GAE University does not guarantee employment or salary.
Language of instruction
The programs are offered in English and Spanish. Completing a course or program in a language other than English may reduce employability where English is required.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my degree be recognized in my country?

If you need your degree to have official effect in Colombia, you must apply for its validation (convalidación) with Colombia’s Ministry of National Education, which evaluates each application. GAE University cannot guarantee the outcome.

Recognition of foreign degrees depends on the education authority of each country. GAE University does not guarantee official recognition of its degrees outside the United States. Check your country’s requirements before enrolling.

What language are classes taught in?
The programs are offered in English and Spanish. The language of each group is determined by the students enrolled and is communicated before classes begin. Indicate your preference on the application.
What happens if I cancel my enrollment?
The catalog’s cancellation and refund policy applies, as summarized in the investment section. Before the first day of classes, everything paid is refunded except the application fee.
Are credits awarded for work experience?
No. GAE University does not award credit for work experience or by examination.
Can I transfer credits from another institution?
The catalog allows credits earned at other institutions to be evaluated course by course, up to 75% of the program and with a minimum grade of B. Transfer of GAE University credits to another university depends on the receiving institution.
Is employment guaranteed after graduation?
No. GAE University offers career services but does not guarantee employment or salary.
Where can I file a complaint?
First with the instructor and, if unresolved, through the complaint procedure in the catalog. If it remains unresolved, you may contact the Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400; toll-free 888-224-6684).

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