Courses Handbook 2009

310919 v.1 Master of Philosophy (Commerce)

MCom(Curtin)

This course is pending registration for International Onshore Students on Student Visas. Please contact the Curtin International Office to determine availability for International students.


Introduction

This course is designed to extend theoretical knowledge and associated techniques to a higher level.

Course Entry Requirements

A degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or an equivalent qualification, and a minimum of three years professional experience, or an appropriate honours degree, first or second class. Students may enter with qualifications in disciplines other than business, but need to be prepared to undertake additional units at graduate level to provide them with a broad foundation in commerce.

Duration and Availability

This course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the postgraduate coordinator within the specific research area.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course be undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive a relevant postgraduate diploma but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
99055 v.2   Master Thesis - Graduate School of Business
  OR
99015 v.2   Master Thesis - Information Systems
  OR
99047 v.2   Master Thesis - Economics and Finance
  OR
99009 v.2   Master Thesis - Management
  OR
99053 v.2   Master Thesis - Business Law
  OR
99049 v.2   Master Thesis - Marketing
  OR
99060 v.2   Master Thesis - Accounting

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 1 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 2 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 2 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 2 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 2 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 2 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 2 Y        
2009 Bentley Campus Research Term 2 Y        

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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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