313414 v.1 Mineral Economics Major (MSc)

Introduction

This major undertaken within the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics) will provide students with a thorough foundation in contemporary business theories and mining disciplines. Emphasis is also placed on the creation and critical evaluation of innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain environments relevant to mineral economics. The curriculum has a highly applied practical focus and is delivered by leading academics and business practitioners. Students with a technical-based first degree will be offered to enrol into the technical background stream (TBA). Students with a non-technical/commerce first degree will be offered to enrol into the non-technical background stream(TBA), such as those with commerce, economics and law degrees.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Trimester 2
10947	v.5	Mineral Market Analysis 601	32.0	25.0
313408	v.1	Econometrics and Forecasting 601	36.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 1 Trimester 3
306031	v.3	Resource Sector Finance 602	32.0	25.0
313412	v.1	Resource Cost and Capital 602	36.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Trimester 1
313409	v.1	Mineral and Energy Economics Capstone 603	36.0	50.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				75.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
301316	v.2	Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501	3.0	25.0
311374	v.1	Oil and Gas Markets 660	3.0	25.0
312082	v.1	Primary Energy Economics 602	4.0	25.0
312812	v.1	Alternative and Secondary Energy Markets 602	6.0	25.0
312815	v.1	Legal Environment 561	3.0	25.0
313410	v.1	International Resource Trade 602	36.0	25.0
313411	v.1	Commodity Derivatives and Risk Management 602	36.0	25.0