Recently, natural resources have come to play an increasingly significant role in the development of domestic economies. Countries are trying to secure natural resources in a stable manner. Because a lack of natural resources is not solely a geopolitical issue, the Korean government is making efforts to build technology of resource extraction as well as develop resource engineers.

As we already know, Korea's reserves of natural resources are poorer than those of many other countries. However, Korea has succeeded in developing overseas resources. In order to meet today's demands, the Department of Energy and Resources Engineering covers coursework such as Applied Geology & Applied Geochemistry, Resources Geology Engineering, Geophysical Prospecting, Resources Development Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mineral Processing, Resources Development Safety & Environment, Drilling Engineering and Resources Economics.