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

MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 072466C
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

This course is available to applicants who have a bachelor degree or equivalent, or a Graduate Certificate, and at least three years relevant work experience. Selection, which is competitive, is based on a range of information including: referee reports; relevance of work experience; career aspirations and test results. Applicants are required to submit referee reports and a CV and may also be required to attend an interview.

Specific requirements

The Graduate Board of Examiners requires, unless there are exceptional circumstances, that those with more than two failures in the course 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 one and a half years of full-time study or one year through accelerated learning. It will take around 2-3 years of part-time study. 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 11

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

Course Organisation

There are two pathways: one for students, with an undergraduate commerce/non-technical background within their first degree, and another for those with an undergraduate technical background. Units are primarily delivered in intensive (block) mode. Students must complete 300 credit points to graduate with a Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics).

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
313783	v.1		Mineral Economics Major (MSc)		300.0
			OR
313786	v.1		Energy Economics Major (MSc)		300.0
					300.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2011	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1		Y			Y
2011	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2		Y
2011	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3		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.