313414 v.1 Mineral Economics Major (MSc)
Introduction
This major undertaken within the Master of Science (Mineral Economics), Master of Business Administration 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 enrolment into the technical background stream . Students with a non-technical/commerce first degree, such as those with commerce, economics and law degrees, will be offered enrolment into the non-technical background stream.
| 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 | |
| 313492 | v.1 | Regional and Socioeconomic Impact 601 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 313407 | v.1 | Energy Policy 602 | 36.0 | 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 | |
