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Petroleum Land Administration:
Surface Rights Extension Certificate

E-mail: cescience@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.6278
Register: Start here
Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
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SURFACE RIGHTS SCHEDULE
Introductory CoursesSpring '12
(May-June)		Fall '12
(Sept.-Dec.)		Winter '13
(Jan.-April)
Petroleum Industry:
An Integrated Approach		ONON+CLON+CL
Environmental RegulationsCLCLCL
Land ConceptsCLCLCL
Legal ConceptsCL CLCL
Surface Rights Courses   
Freehold Surface Rights CL  
Crown Surface Rights  CL 
Surface Land Systems  CL
Surface Acquisitions and Divestitures   CL
Case Studies in Surface Rights   CL
The above schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester.
ON=Online course. CL=Classroom course.

This industry-recognized certificate is specifically designed to train Surface Rights Land Administrators. Build your skills in interpreting different types of land ownership, leases and agreements while delving into legal concepts, acquisitions and divestitures, and environmental regulations. This certificate also includes a case study course – providing you the opportunity to apply your knowledge while solving real-life challenges.

Program Outcomes - Surface Rights
Upon completion of this program, in addition to the outcomes of the Introductory Courses, you will be able to:

  • explain the roles of the surface administrator, ERCB and Alberta Environment
  • interpret different types of land ownership, leases and agreements
  • understand surface rights acquisitions and divestitures
  • apply new skills in real business situations

Earning Your Extension Certificate
Complete the nine required courses (216 hours).

Required Surface Rights Courses

IMPORTANT! You must first complete the four Introductory Courses.

Freehold Surface Rights
Review surface rights terminology and different types of land ownership, leases and agreements.
Prerequisites: Introductory Courses

Subject code: XPLA 2001021 Hours. Fee: $275.
CRN 504927 classesMay 8-296:30-9:30 p.m.Tue., Thu.

Crown Surface Rights
Examine different methods of obtaining surface rights. Learn to draft leases and contracts using industry-specific terminology.
Prerequisites: Introductory Courses

Subject code: XPLA 20011This course is not offered this semester.

Surface Land Systems     
Enter and manipulate data, update and terminate files, and generate reports in computer-based land systems.
Prerequistes: All Introductory Courses
Course materials: available for purchase at BookStore

Subject Code: XPLA 20014This course is not offered this semester.

Surface Acquisitions and Divestitures    
Explore the procedures and processes of a surface acquisition, divestment or swap. Review checklists, scheduling, due diligence, and closing and post-closing responsibilities.
Prerequisites: All Introductory Courses
Course materials: available for purchase at BookStore

Subject Code: XPLA 20015This course is not offered this semester.

Case Studies in Surface Rights
Put your skills to the test by working through real business situations and challenges.
Prerequisites: All previous Introductory and Surface Rights courses
Course materials: available for purchase at BookStore

Subject code: XPLA 20018This course is not offered this semester.

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Scholarships and Bursaries
Several scholarships and bursaries are available.