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Master of Business - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Business - Research |
Abbreviation: |
MBus-Res |
My University: |
Business, Research |
Duration: |
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Starting Session(s): |
Trimester 1 * |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus (Face-to-Face) |
Location: |
Innovation Campus (Wollongong), Sydney |
UOW Course Code: |
1338 |
CRICOS Code: |
068082J |
* Course not available from June 2013
Course Availability
All students enrolled in the Masters by Research degree during 2013 should follow the schedule given below. This course is not available from June 2013. Future students looking to enrol in Master of Business - Research Degrees from June 2013 please refer to the Master of Philosophy - http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/yr2013/pg/H13007245.html
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 allows 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%.
Applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word proposal which should outline the main focus of the applicants research interest, a commentary on important and recent literature in this area, and a discussion of why this is an important area of research. All proposals must acknowledge sources correctly. Proposals may be checked using a plagiarism checking system. Research interests should be related to topics listed on the Staff Research Interests webpage.
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 |
Literature Review |
12 |
TBS 996 |
Introduction to Research and Research Methods |
12 |
THES912 |
Thesis Part Time or, |
48 |
THES924 |
Thesis Full Time |
48 |
Credit Arrangements
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 Master of Business - Research, students may apply to progress to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with credit for subjects previously completed.
Other Information
Additional information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/business or email sbs@uow.edu.au