306455 v.1 Master of Science (Energy Economics and Management)

Introduction

Building on foundation study of business and mining disciplines, this course prepares applicants for more senior management roles in the energy sector. It focuses on economic, financial and management issues as they relate to oil, gas and other parts of the energy industry. The delivery of the program involves cooperation between the Western Australian School of Mines, and the Centre for Oil and Gas Engineering. Faculty members are drawn from the Western Australian School of Mines, the Curtin Business School, the University of Western Australia 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 mayalso 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 program is also available in a modified format for full-time study. The normal annual entry is in January. Units within this course are offered in a variety of formats.

Course Organisation

Students undertake core units and a stream which depends on whether the student comes from either an engineering and science or another background, and elective units. Full units require class attendance either for eight days of tuition (with two examinations) or for five days of tuition (with one examination and a significant assignment). The tuition period normally begins on a Sunday afternoon. Half-units require class attendance for four consecutive days with an examination on the fifth day. Where students enrol for this course on a full-time basis they may substitute units from the Curtin Business School for some of the units listed in negotiation with the course coordinator.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

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

Availability

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.