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 focuses on economic, financial and management issues as they relate to both mining andenergy. Faculty members are drawn from the Western Australian School of Mines, the Curtin Business School, other Australian and overseas universities, as well as from the resources sector.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four year bachelors degree or equivalent from a recognised university and two years work experience.
Specific Requirements
Candidates iIn 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.
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 |
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Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 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
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
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