198104 v.5 Master of Science (Mineral Economics)

MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 013238D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

Building on the foundation studies of business and mining disciplines, this program prepares candidates for more senior management roles in the mining and energy sectors. It focuses on economic, financial and management issues as they relate to both mining and energy. Faculty members are drawn from the Western Australian School of Mines, the Curtin Business School and other Australian and overseas universities, as well as from the resources sector.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

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

Specific Requirements

Candidates in the main part of the program described below must successfully complete six compulsory full units, four compulsory half units, two background half units and two elective half units to meet the requirements of the degree. Some candidates may also need to complete additional foundation units before entering the main part of the program.

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.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics.

Course Organisation

Enrolment in some of the units within this course requires international onshore students to attend lectures in intensive coursework sessions that may be scheduled outside of the normal semester. Weekly meetings with lecturers during the normal semester is also required to complete the unit assessment.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
10939	v.5 *	Natural Resources Economics 601	32.0	25.0
10946	v.4 *	Socioeconomic Impacts 601	16.0	12.5
10947	v.4 *	Mineral Market Analysis 601	32.0	25.0
10948	v.4 *	Resource Sector Management 602	16.0	12.5
10949	v.5 *	International Resource Trade 601	16.0	12.5
		OR
13005	v.3	International Resource Competitiveness 601	16.0	12.5
10950	v.4	Individual Case Study in Mineral Economics 601	6.0	25.0
10951	v.4 *	Integrated Class Project 602	16.0	12.5
10952	v.4	Case Study in Project Evaluation 602	1.0	25.0
306029	v.3 *	Mineral Economics Stream (Non-technical Graduates)		50.0
		OR
306030	v.3	Mineral Economics Stream (Technical Graduates)		50.0
306031	v.2	Resource Sector Finance 602	32.0	25.0
306032	v.2 *	Resource Sector Management 601	32.0	25.0
				250.0

International onshore students on student visas are required to attend lectures in intensive sessions outside of the normal semester and attend weekly meetings with lecturers in the normal semester to complete the unit assessment

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2009	Bentley Campus	Study Period 2	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Study Period 6	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Study Period 7	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.