196503 v.4 Master of Philosophy (Business Administration)
MPhil(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 061540M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
2 Years
Course Overview
Master degrees (research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
The course is designed to suit various objectives of those who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in business and management at this level. The purpose of this course is to develop expertise in a functional area of business and management through a combination of advanced studies in the field, and to explore a particular aspect of a functional area of business and management through an in-depth research study following a previous course of study, which emphasised research preparation and provide a course framework which develops corporate planning strategies.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview 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 Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://research.curtin.edu.au/guides. Applicants require a bachelor degree with a strong academic performance and may also require relevant substantial work experience or bachelor honours degree (first or second class) or graduate diploma.
Specifically, applicants require 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.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (research) require students to undertake an approved research program leading to a thesis for independent examination; they may include advanced level coursework studies.
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the postgraduate coordinator, Graduate School of Business.
Duration and Availability
This course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Perth City Campus | Research Term 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Perth City 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99055 | v.2 | Master Thesis - Graduate School of Business | |||
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.curtin.edu.au.
Course Structure Disclaimer
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