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Petroleum Land Administration:
Surface Rights Extension Certificate

E-mail: cescience@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.6278
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW

SURFACE RIGHTS
*CoursePrerequisiteSemesterHours
Introductory Courses (prerequisites to all other courses) 
Petroleum Industry:
An Integrated Approach		No145
Environmental RegulationsNo124
Land ConceptsNo121
Legal ConceptsNo136
Surface Rights Courses
   
Freehold Surface RightsYes 221
Crown Surface RightsYes 224
Surface Land SystemsYes 215
Surface Acquisitions and DivestituresYes 215
Case Studies in Surface RightsYes 215
*You may choose to complete courses at your own pace. The chart above outlines the quickest way to finish all required courses and the recommended order you should take them in. Please note: Not all courses are offered every semester.
Fall schedule and registration available in June. Winter schedule and registration available in November. Spring/Summer schedule and registration available in March.

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). All required courses must be completed within 5 years.

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: all 4 Introductory Courses

Subject code: XPLA 2001021 Hours. Fee: $275
CRN 503357 classesMay 7-286:30-9:30 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: all 4 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 4 Introductory Courses, Freehold Surface Rights, Crown Surface Rights
Course materials: Available for purchase at BookStore.

Subject Code: XPLA 2001415 Hours. Fee: $225
CRN 306575 classesApr. 2-166:30-9:30 p.m.Tue., Thu.

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 4 Introductory Courses, Freehold Surface Rights, Crown Surface Rights
Course materials: Available for purchase at BookStore.

Subject Code: XPLA 2001515 Hours. Fee: $225
CRN 306565 classesMar. 12-266:30-9:30 p.m.Tue., Thu.

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 2001815 Hours. Fee: $225
CRN 306685 classesApr. 23-May 76:30-9:30 p.m.Tue., Thu.

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