308120 v.1 Master of Corporate and Resources Administration

Introduction

This course provides a qualification for people working in the mining industry who are interested in furthering their studies into the corporate and resources administration side of the mining industry

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Either a postgraduate diploma in corporate and resources administration or its equivalent, or a graduate certificate in corporate and resources administration or its equivalent, or a bachelors degree in business, commerce or related field from a recognised tertiary entrance institutionor equivalent qualification. Applicants would normally be expected to have a minimum of two years relevant employment experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning may be given to students who have completed either a graduate certificate in corporate and resources administration or a postgraduate diploma in business in corporate and resources administration. It may also be given to students for any equivalent units previously studied in another postgraduate course at a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent qualification, to a maximum of 100 credits.

Duration and Availability

This course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Resources and Administration or the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Corporate Resources and Administration) may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Career Opportunities

Employment for graduates is mainly in the corporate and administrative departments of mining companies, and in state and federal government departments dealing with corporate resources.

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.

Availability

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.