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Students develop sophisticated skills in the integration of explosives technology into complex systems for a wide range of applications. Study theoretical and practical approaches of explosives engineering and learn analysis and design of explosive-related systems. The MS program requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit.
Quick facts
Official name
Master of science in explosives technologyCampus
Program type
Master's degreeAcademic home
College of Engineering and Computing | Department of Mining and Explosives EngineeringDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionCredit hours
30Estimated cost
$36,000.00Military credit hours
30Military estimated cost
$23,850.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Students who obtain advanced explosives training have countless career opportunities. These include rock excavation (mining, construction and tunneling), explosives manufacturing, sales and technical representation, consulting, regulatory, seismic, oil well stimulation, forestry, demolition, military, defense (government and contractor), pyrotechnics and propellants manufacturing, explosives formulation and testing, research, education and training, fireworks displays, special effects for film and television production, pyrotechnics for indoor use (close proximity audience) such as rock concerts, theatrical productions and other special events. Graduates with explosives degrees are particularly in demand.
Program structure
Delivery of this program is 100% online: no campus visits are required. Students enrolled in courses with a laboratory component may be required to complete a three-day to one-week laboratory session at Missouri S&T, at a time agreed to with the course instructor.
Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one or two classes each semester and finish in two to three years.
Course work includes
- Principles of explosives engineering
- Blasting design and technology
- Explosives in industry
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
SemesterTypical program length
3 yearsTypical course load
1-2 classes per semesterAccreditation
Missouri University of Science and Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Perry earned a doctorate in mining engineering from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor’s in civil engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His research interests include: explosion protection, mine blasting effects, dust explosions and ground control.
Dr. Johnson earned a doctorate in mining engineering from the University of Kentucky in 2014 and mining engineering bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Leeds in England. Her research interests include: environmental considerations of blasting, fragmentation prediction, biological effects of shock exposure and explosibility of dusts.
Dr. Worsey earned his doctorate from Newcastle University in England. Worsey has earned many accolades, including Global Learning Outstanding Teaching Award of Excellence (2010, 2006), Missouri S&T Faculty Service Award (2009), International Society of Explosives Engineers President's Award (2002) and more. He's been featured in the New York Times, Popular Science and on television on Discovery Channel and National Geographic.
His research interests include: explosives engineering, drilling and blasting, rock excavation, demolition and commercial pyrotechnics.
Dr. Worsey earned her doctorate from Missouri University of Science & Technology in civil engineering. She earned her master's in civil engineering from Newcastle University in England and her bachelor's in physical geography from University of Bristol in England. Her research interests include: explosives engineering and regulations.