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198104 v.4 Master of Science (Mineral Economics)


MSc(Curtin)

Introduction

Building on foundation study of business and mining disciplines, this program prepares candidates for more senior management roles in the mining and energy sectors. It focusses on economic, financial and management issues as they relate to both mining and energy. The delivery of the program involves a strategic alliance between the Western Australian School of Mines and the Curtin Business School and international professors also participate.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A four year bachelors degree or equivalent from a recognised university and two years work experience.

Specific Requirements

Students complete 12 one week coursework units, two year long individual case study projects and a final one week integrative case study. The 12 coursework units consist of six core units, three units which depend on whether the student comes from eitheran engineering and science or another background, and a three unit concentration in either mining or energy.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is normally completed over two years of accelerated part-time study. The normal annual entry is in January. Units within this course are offered in a variety of formats.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

Contact hours indicated reflect that units are taught in an intensive block format.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

   
10939 v.4   WASM Natural Resources Economics 601 32.0 25.0
10946 v.3   WASM Socioeconomic Impacts 601 16.0 12.5
10947 v.3   WASM Mineral Market Analysis 601 32.0 25.0
10948 v.3   WASM Resource Sector Management 602 16.0 12.5
10949 v.4   WASM International Resource Trade 601 16.0 12.5
      OR    
13005 v.2   WASM International Resource Competitiveness 601 16.0 12.5
10950 v.3   WASM Individual Case Study in Mineral Economics 601 24.0 25.0
10951 v.3   WASM Integrated Class Project 602 16.0 12.5
10952 v.3   WASM Case Study in Project Evaluation 602 1.0 25.0
306029 v.1 WASM Mineral Economics Stream (Excluding Commerce Graduates) 50.0
      OR    
306030 v.1 WASM Mineral Economics Stream (Non-Technical Graduates) 50.0
306031 v.1   WASM Resource Sector Finance 602 32.0 25.0
306032 v.1   WASM Resource Sector Management 601 32.0 25.0
  250.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusSemester 1YY
2003Bentley CampusSemester 2YY

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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