The Graduate Diploma in Global Metals and Minerals Management is an innovative, blended-learning program that seeks to develop leaders who can successfully navigate the complexities of an industry that is driven by increased government and legal scrutiny, changing consumer expectations, increasing stakeholder pressures, and emerging societal needs related to a sustainable, low carbon future. Graduates of the GMM Diploma will contribute to the responsible development and use of metals and minerals globally.

The program spans all sectors of the broad metals and minerals value chain, including junior and major mining companies, investors, shareholders, financial institutions, EPC/EPCMs, refineries, smelters, transportation and logistics companies, suppliers, manufacturers of semi-products and consumer products. The GMM program is delivered in a combination of in-person residences, online seminars and workshops, and self-directed asynchronous material such as pre-recorded lectures and readings, making it accessible to future and current leaders from around the globe. An integrated and experiential approach to teaching allows students to connect concepts and frameworks in realistic industry contexts.

MBA students can earn a Graduate Diploma in Global Metals and Mineral Management in conjunction with the MBA degree by completing 16.5 credit hours of required core Diploma courses as well as a 601 Strategy Field Study or a 10-week internship in metals and minerals or a related industry. The Graduate Diploma in GMM is also offered as a standalone graduate diploma for students not registered in a graduate program. This option requires 16.5 credit hours as well as a 10-week internship in the Metals & Minerals or related Industry. The Diploma program is taught over the duration of three semesters.”