310193 v.3 Master of Philosophy (Corporate Sustainability)

MPhil(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061499G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

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Course Overview

Master degrees (research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.

This research course is designed to provide opportunities through leading edge, applied research to develop special interests in selected areas of corporate sustainability including eco-efficiency, cleaner production, sustainable technology or sustainability management.

Career Opportunities

This course provides opportunities for students to extend their professional development into the areas of eco-efficiency, cleaner production, sustainable technology or corporate sustainability by undertaking leading edge, applied research in these areas. This may enable them to take a leadership role in transitioning their organisations to benefit from the opportunities presented by sustainability issues and approaches presented by sustainability issues and approaches, locally, nationally and globally.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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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.

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.

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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 the consultation with the course coordinator, Centre of Excellence in Cleaner Production. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analyses may be required to undertake relevant preparatory units as part of their program of study. Areas of study normally reflect the research interests of staff and include eco-efficiency, cleaner production, sustainable technology and sustainability management.

Duration and Availability

This course is by research and normally requires two years full-time study or equivalent part-time study. While the course is normally studied internally, it can be completed by a student off-campus, subject to meeting the university's policy for appropriate face-to-face contact during the period of the course.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1		Y			Y
2014	Bentley Campus	Research Term 2		Y			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 Organisation Note

It is a requirement that at least two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only up to one-third can be undertaken by coursework. Students without the specific knowledge required to complete the course may be required to undertake specific coursework units.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
310194	v.3		Master Thesis - Corporate Sustainability

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au

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.

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