COURSE: BECON IN MINERAL SCIENCE

The Bachelor of Economics (Mineral Economics) is intended for students who wish to become economists with a geological background. The curriculum is designed to apply economic principles to the exploitation of mineral resources, and combines courses from the Faculties of Science and Commerce.

Type: undergradauate degree

Duration: 3 years full time

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Accounting


• Chemistry


• Economics


• Geology


• Management

Second Year Subjects:

• Economics


• Geology


• Management


• Theory of Finance and Statistics


• Professional Communication

Third Year Subjects:

• Economics


• Geology

Careers: mineral economist, mining expert.

Source: www.ru.ac.za​