307426 v.2 Master of Science (Mineral Economics), Master of Business Administration
MSc(Curtin),MBA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 050596G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
2.5 Years
Introduction
This course combines the financial and economic resource sector focus of the Master program in Mineral Economics with the more general management and business emphasis of Curtin's Master of Business Administration program. It seeks to equip graduates with a range of analytical and managerial skills that are suitable for senior management and decision making roles in mining and energy companies.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four-year undergraduate degree, or its equivalent from a recognised university, and three years work experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is equivalent to two and a quarter years of full-time or equivalent part-time study in semester, trimesters and flexible package formats. Normal entry is at the beginning of the calendar year but mid-year entry is also possible.
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
Master of Science Mineral Economics.
Course Organisation
Units in the Master of Science (Mineral Economics) program are typically available over three-week periods in four and eight day modular blocks. Units in the Master of Business Administration are available in semester, trimester and flexible package formats. Students select four half units (12.5 credits) from the Western Australian School of Mines and one unit from the Graduate School of Business.
Additional Course Expenses
Student may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Special Note
Prospective students intending to commence this course from 2005 should consult Western Australian School of Mines to discuss possible changes to course completion requirements. Contact hours indicated reflect that Western Australian School of Mines 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.4 | WASM Natural Resources Economics 601 | 32.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10943 | v.3 | WASM Cost and Capital Investment Estimation 602 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10944 | v.3 | WASM Economic Forecasting 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10946 | v.3 | WASM Socioeconomic Impacts 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10947 | v.3 | WASM Mineral Market Analysis 601 | 32.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 10952 | v.3 | WASM Case Study in Project Evaluation 602 | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306027 | v.1 | WASM Hedging and Options 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 306028 | v.1 | WASM Contract Management 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 306031 | v.1 | WASM Resource Sector Finance 602 | 32.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306032 | v.1 | WASM Resource Sector Management 601 | 32.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306052 | v.2 | Business Strategy and International Business 660 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 5282 | v.6 | Marketing Management 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5906 | v.5 | Strategic Cost Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 10975 | v.5 | Corporate Finance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6431 | v.5 | Strategic Information Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 12828 | v.3 | Business Decisions 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6649 | v.6 | Human Resource Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 5266 | v.8 | Strategic Employment & Workplace Relations 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 450.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10940 | v.3 # | WASM Resource Sector Finance 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10942 | v.3 * | WASM Legal and Regulatory Environment 602 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10948 | v.3 # | WASM Resource Sector Management 602 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11385 | v.3 ^ | Strategic Customer Leadership 610 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11714 | v.3 * | WASM Mining 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11715 | v.3 * | WASM Mineral Processing 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11716 | v.3 * | WASM Mineral Exploration 601 | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
| 13198 | v.3 ^ | Business Process Improvement 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13242 | v.2 ^ | Business Performance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13302 | v.4 ^ | Leading and Facilitating Teams 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 ^ | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303950 | v.3 ^ | Sustainability Management Strategy 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5755 | v.6 ^ | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5757 | v.6 ^ | Organisational Change and Development 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6439 | v.5 ^ | Competitive Marketing Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Non-Technical graduates select these two options | |
| * | Technical graduates select two of these options | |
| NB | Two units may be taken from 198004 Master of Business Administration in place of Non-Technical or Technical units in consultation with the course coordinator. | |
| ^ | Select two of these options |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 3 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Trimester 3 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 11 | 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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