This is a specialised degree in economic geology designed to update the knowledge and skills required by geoscientists for the exploration and exploitation of mineral deposits. A thorough update on advances across the spectrum of economic geology applied to mineral exploration is provided.

Appropriate for industry and government geologists and has formed part of the National Masters Program sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia and DETYA Science Lectureship Scheme since 2001. Units are taught by the University of Tasmania, the University of Western Australia and James Cook University.

It can be undertaken either as: (option 1) 6 x two-week short courses and a research thesis, or (option 2) 8 short courses. A minimum of 4 of the short courses must be undertaken at UTAS. If option 1 is selected the thesis component must also be undertaken at UTAS....

Statistics is the science of making decisions in the face of uncertainty. Statistical thinking and methods are essential to a broad spectrum of industrial, research, educational, business, and government activities. The Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT, through the John D. Hromi Center for Quality and Applied Statistics, offers a master of science degree in applied statistics that provides instruction in state-of-the-art statistical thinking and methods.

Many students in the program are full-time professionals who want to learn state-of-the-art statistical techniques to enhance their careers and their value to their companies. Others want to change careers and become statistical consultants for their companies. Those who do not fit the full-time professional category typically use the degree to gain employment either as statistical consultants or quality engineers. The online learning schedule has been arranged so that students may take one or two courses per quarter. Students pursuing the MS on a part-time basis complete the degree in two to four years when normal progress is made....