Start
February 2027
Cost
UAH 495,000
Duration
7 months of study, including preparation of the final project
Format
Offline at KSE Dragon Capital. Online (weekdays)
11 modules and a final project
What sets this program unique
Everything you need to build systematic business success, validated by the global market
An updated, certified, comprehensive program
Built to meet EU integration requirements and international standards in subsoil use
International reporting standards
CRIRSCO, JORC, UNFC, and ESG as a practical basis for transparency, technical compliance, and work with investors
Specialized skills in working with Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs)
Legal, financial, and operational aspects of working with the state
Stakeholder management in the context of EU integration
Working with regulators, investors, communities, and internal teams
Strategic financial competencies
For managing extraction projects: investments, risks, modeling, and well-founded decisions
Practice and application
Real cases, field visits to enterprises, and work on your own projects
Building a professional community
A community of industry leaders, regulators, and experts who shape market development
Target audience
Managers and experts working in subsoil use who want to move from narrow specialization to systematic management of projects and teams
Mid-level managers and C-level executives who must make decisions in the context of EU integration, PSAs, ESG requirements, and international reporting standards
Professionals who want to develop a cross-functional perspective: to see how geology, law, finance, and sustainability connect, advance their career, and increase their influence in the company
Program faculty
Program speakers
Program structure
(01)
MODULESustainable subsoil use: fundamentals
Introduction to the principles of sustainable development in subsoil use. Understanding the environmental, economic, and social aspects of the industry
(02)
MODULEIntroduction to mining
Basic knowledge of extraction processes and the life cycle of deposits. Overview of key industry technologies and terms
(03)
MODULETeam management
Developing team leadership skills. Tools for motivation, communication, and decision-making
(04)
MODULEOperational and project management
Basics of managing operational processes and projects. Practical approaches to planning, implementation, and control
(05)
MODULEEconomics of finance and business
Key financial and economic principles for business. Analysis of costs, investments, and financial efficiency
(06)
MODULEStakeholder management in subsoil use
Working with key stakeholders in the industry. Building working relationships and trust
(07)
MODULECommunications matter
Developing business and strategic communication skills. Managing reputation and difficult communication situations
(08)
MODULELegal foundations of subsoil use
Overview of the industry's legal regulation. Understanding licensing, permits, and the regulatory framework
(09)
MODULESustainable subsoil use: practical aspects
Applying sustainability principles in practice. Real cases and implementation tools
(10)
MODULERisk management
Identifying, assessing, and minimizing risks. Building a risk management system in a company
(11)
MODULEInternational trading of natural resources and exchange trading instruments
Basics of global natural resource markets. Overview of exchange instruments and trading strategies
(12)
MODULEFinal project
Work on a practical project that applies the knowledge gained. Presentation of solutions to real business cases
Questions and answers
What is the study format?
In-person classes on weekends and online classes on weekdays. In-person classes take place on the KSE Dragon Capital Building campus at 3 Mykoly Shpaka St., Kyiv.
What is the group size?
Up to 30 people.
What happens if an air raid alert starts during class?
The KSE building has a shelter with equipped classrooms, generators, and Starlink.
What are the admission requirements?
The process has four stages:1. Diagnostics: an initial consultation to define goals.2. Expertise: a meeting with a lecturer to clarify the methodology.3. Design: building the program (duration, format, expected KPIs).4. Proposal: presentation of an individual learning plan within 7 days.
How can I take part in the program?
We adapt to the size of your team. By our methodology, however, groups of 8 to 15 people produce the strongest dynamics and the deepest discussion.