The Mineral Resources and Technology degree programme was launched in 2008, aligning with the UWU’s theme on value addition to the national resources base. It provides a firm scientific foundation upon which the technological knowhow in mineral value addition is built up. The degree programme has been designed in a manner that students acquire specialized knowledge in earth’s resources with special emphasis on their better utilization. The modern curriculum addresses both minerals and water as earth’s resources and features a unique course structure. Mineral Processing Technology and Water Science and Technology are the two specialization areas offered under the Mineral Resources and Technology degree programme in the third and fourth academic years. Mineral Extraction and Processing, Mineral Value Addition and Gemmology, Water Treatment, and Groundwater are treated under the two specializations as major thematic areas. The modular structure of the curriculum allows greater flexibility in course unit selection for students to choose their preferred career paths.