313807 v.1 Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics), Master of Business Administration

Introduction

The MBA/MSc double-degree course combines the financial and economic resource sector focus of the Master of Science with the internationally accredited business acumen of the award-winning MBA course. Students are provided with a thorough foundation in resource sector management and contemporary business theories. The curriculum has a highly applied practical focus and seeks to equip graduates with a range of analytical and managerial skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Graduates from either the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Business or the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics will be considered qualified for entry. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

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 Availabilty

This course may be completed in 2.5 years full-time or the equivalent in part-time study.

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 and Energy Economics; Graduate Certificate in Business; Graduate Diploma in Mineral Economics; Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics); Master of Business Administration; Graduate Diploma in Business; Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics).

Course Organisation

Some units in this course are typically delivered in a blended mode which involves face to face instruction in eight day intensive modular blocks. Other units are available in trimester and flexible package formats. Students must complete 450 credits and a minimum of 40 hours of professional development to graduate with this double degree.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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.

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.