Sydney Business School

Master of Business - Research

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Business - Research

Abbreviation:

MBus-Res

Home Faculty:

Sydney Business School

Duration:

3 years part-time

Total Credit Points:

72 cps

Starting Session(s):

Autumn at Wollongong campus
Intake A at Sydney campus

Delivery Mode:

Face-to-face

Location:

Wollongong, Sydney

UOW Course Code:

1338, S1338

CRICOS Code:

NA

Overview

The Master of Business - Research is designed for students who would like to study a higher degree research program, but are hesitant to commit to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degrees. The program is suitable for those who are working in middle management positions and aspire to progress to a senior management role. The coursework component of the degree will allow the students to develop the appropriate research skills to complete the thesis which follows.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an average of at least 60%.

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete 24 credit points of coursework and a 48 credit point thesis.

Course Program

Core Subjects

Credit Points

TBS 997

Research Foundations 1: Literature Review

12

TBS 996

Research Foundations 2: Research Methodology

12

THES912

Thesis Part Time or,

48

THES924

Thesis Full Time

48

Advanced Standing/Credit

The Master of Business - Research may be used as a pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Upon completion of the MBR, students may apply to progress to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with credit for subjects previously completed.