Online Courses Handbook 2003

305233 v.1 Master of Science (Mineral Economics)

Introduction
Building on foundation study of business and mining disciplines, this research course prepares candidates for more senior management roles in the mining and energy sectors. Its focus is on economic, financial and management issues as they relate to both mining and energy. The delivery of this research course involves a strategic alliance between the Western Australian School of Mines and the Curtin Business School and international professors also participate.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four year bachelors degree or equivalent from a recognised university and two years work experience.

Duration and Availability
The main part of the program undertaken in the thesis can be completed in two years of accelerated part-time study. The normal annual entry is in January. Students may be required to complete foundation courses in economics, accounting, organisational behaviour and business statistics before entering the main part of the program. This may require the equivalent of one semester of full-time study. Required foundation units can be completed by enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Business as either a full-time, part-time or external student. The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time study. The course is also available in part-time mode.

Course Organisation
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, Western Australian School of Mines. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Special Note
It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

1859 v.7 WASM Seminar 601 1.0 12.5

300505 v.3 Masters Thesis - Mineral Economics

12.5