313426 v.1 Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics)

MSc(Curtin)

Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course is building on the foundation studies of business and mining disciplines, this program prepares candidates for more senior management roles in the mining and energy sectors. It focuses on economic, financial and management issues as they relate to both mining and energy. Faculty members are drawn from the Department of Mineral Economics, the Curtin Business School and other Australian and overseas universities, as well as from the resources sector. Furthermore, the course continues to foster a vibrant relationship with the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). The course will provide students with a thorough foundation in resource sector management and general business theories. The curriculum has a highly applied practical focus and is delivered by leading academics and business practitioners. It seeks to equip graduates with a range of analytical and managerial skills that are suitable for senior management and decision making roles in resources, mining and energy companies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, and at least three years relevant work experience. Selection, which is competitive, will be based on a range of information including: grades achieved in previous study; referee reports; relevance of work experience; career aspirations and test results. Applicants are required to submit referee reports and a CV. Interviews may also be required. Applicants with three or more years of relevant full-time work experience, and who have completed a graduate qualification in the last three years, or who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Business or the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics with an average grade of 70 per cent or better will be offered entry into thisprogram. Well-performed candidates without an appropriate background may be admitted, but will be required to complete appropriate bridging and special course units as prescribted. In certain cases, the need to complete these special units may result in an extension of studies beyong the normal length of the course.

Specific Requirements

The Graduate Board of Examiners requires, unless there are exceptional circumstances, that those with more than two failures in the course or more than four units with grades below 60 per cent be excluded from the course, so as to maintain the high standard expected of such a prestigious qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is equivalent to two and a quarter years of full-time or equivalent part-time study in trimesters and intensive study periods with flexible package formats. Normal entry is at the beginning of the calendar year (trimester 1), but May and September entry is also possible (trimester 2 and 3).

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Mineral Economics; Graduate Certificate in Business (Mineral Economics); Graduate Certificate in Business; Graduate Diploma in Mineral Economics.

Course Organisation

There are two pathways: one for students, with an undergraduate commerce/non-technical background within their first degree, and another more flexible structure, for those with an undergraduate technical background. Units are available in a number of different modes including face to face, intensive and fully on-line. Students must complete 300 credit points and a minimum of 40 hours of professional development to graduate with a Master of Science (Mineral Economics) or a Master of Science (Energy Economics and Management).

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

Prospective students intending to commence this course from 2010 should consult the Department of Mineral and Energy Economics within the Graduate School of Business to discuss possible changes to course completion requirements.

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Trimester 1
10939	v.6	Natural Resources Economics 601	32.0	25.0
5699	v.6	Financial Management 550	3.0	25.0
		OR
301729	v.3	Applied Geology and Geophysics 602	40.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				75.0
Year 1 Trimester 2
312811	v.1	Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 601	6.0	25.0
313413	v.1	Energy Economics Major (MSc)		200.0
		OR
313414	v.1	Mineral Economics Major (MSc)		200.0
				225.0
Optional Units to Select from in Trimester 1 (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11714	v.4	Mining 601	16.0	12.5
11715	v.4	Mineral Processing 601	16.0	12.5
11716	v.4	Mineral Exploration 601	16.0	12.5
310170	v.2	Economics for Managers 551	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3		Y
2010	Perth City Campus	Study Period 11		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.