Master of Philosophy

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Philosophy
Abbreviation:	MPhil
My University:	Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing
Duration:	Up to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Minimum 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.
Total Credit Points:	96
Delivery Mode:	On campus
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
UOW Course Code	1351
CRICOS Code:	078369M

Overview

This program comprises a coursework and research component. In the coursework component, students develop their capacity to conduct rigorous independent research, as well as undertaking advanced coursework that integrates conceptual and practical issues within their chosen discipline. In the research component, students complete substantial and extended research into an applied or theoretical issue within their area of interest. The topic is selected in line with the student's research interests and is subject to approval by the School Head of Postgraduate Studies. The thesis is completed under the supervision of individual members of staff and culminates in the production of a substantial written thesis.

Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor plus a coursework Masters degree with a minimum credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or a four year Bachelor Honours degree (with a minimum of 2-2 Honours) are the typical entry requirements for the Master of Philosophy. A three year Bachelor degree (without Honours), but with a distinction average (75%) may also be a suitable entry requirement, if in the same discipline as the proposed program.

Research related and professional experience will also be considered when assessing qualifications. The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Philosophy, based on academic results, research and professional experience.

For International students the English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the University website: www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/index.html

Candidates with a coursework masters degree or a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24cp of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Masters of Philosophy.

Course Requirements and Articulation

The degree is composed of a 72 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework. The coursework component of the degree will include 24 credit points of 400/900 level subjects, approved by the Head of School and the Head of Postgraduate Studies. As part of the coursework component, it is recommended that each international candidate complete Fundamentals for HDR Writing (RESH900), unless waived by the Head of Postgraduate Studies.

Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy, students should consult the Faculty for a list of subjects. In the research component, which comprises 72 credit points, candidates prepare their research thesis. Candidates enrol in a full time (THES924) or part time (THES912) thesis subject each session.

A transfer from the Master of Philosophy to a Doctor of Philosophy may be possible after successful completion of the coursework, and at least 9 months of the thesis component. Refer to the HDR Handbook for further details.

Candidates who wish to withdraw from the Master of Philosophy and apply for entry to a postgraduate coursework degree may receive up to 24 credit points of advanced standing.

Course Program

Accounting

Core Subjects		Credit Points
COMM980	Commerce Research Proposal	6
RESH900/901	Fundamentals for HDR Writing (only core for international students for whom English is a second language)	6
Plus 18 credit points from the following electives:*
TBS996	Introduction to Research and Research Methods	12
ACCY905	International Accounting	6
ACCY906	Theoretical Constructions of Accounting & Finance	6
ACCY907	Empirical Research Methods	6
ACCY909	Social and Environmental Accounting	6
ACCY918	Applied Management Accounting	6
ACCY974	Accounting Regulation	6
Plus Thesis
THES912	Thesis Part Time	72
OR
THES924	Thesis Full Time
* Students completing RESH 900 only require 12 credit points from elective subjects.

Economics

Core Subjects		Credit Points
COMM980	Commerce Research Proposal	6
ECON996	Advanced Macroeconomic Theory	6
ECON997	Advanced Microeconomic Theory	6
ECON909 or ECON939	Econometric Theory Quantitative Economic Analysis	6
*RESH900/901	Fundamentals for HDR Writing (only core for international students for whom English is a second language)	6
Plus Thesis THES912 or THES924	Thesis Part Time Thesis Full Time	72

Finance

Core Subjects			Credit Points
COMM980	Commerce Research Proposal		6
*RESH900/901	Fundamentals for HDR Writing (only core for international students for whom English is a second language)		6
Plus 18 credit points from the following electives:*
TBS996	Introduction to Research and Research Methods		12
FIN924	Financial Statement Analysis for Business		6
FIN925	Banking Theory and Practice		6
FIN927	Entreprenurial Finance		6
FIN928	Multinational Financial Management		6
FIN955	International Banking		6
FIN957	Portfolio Simulation		6
Plus Thesis
THES912	Thesis Part Time		72
OR
THES924	Thesis Full Time
* Students completing RESH 900 only require 12 credit points from elective subjects.

Management

Core Subjects			Credit Points
COMM980	Commerce Research Proposal		6
*RESH900/901	Fundamentals for HDR Writing (only core for international students for whom English is a second language)		6
Plus 18 credit points from the following electives:*
TBS996	Introduction to Research and Research Methods		12
MGMT901	Fundamentals of Management		6
MGMT908	Human Resource Development		6
MGMT910	Strategic  Management		6
MGMT911	Organisational Behaviour		6
MGMT915	Management of Change		6
MGMT920	Organisational Analysis		6
MGMT930	Strategic Human Resource Management		6
MGMT940	Innovation and Entrepreneurship		6
MGMT941	Small Business Management		6
MGMT949	Performance Management		6
MGMT963	Management of Occupational Health and Safety		6
MGMT969	Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection		6
MGMT978	Cross Cultural Management		6
Plus Thesis
THES912	Thesis Part Time
OR			72
THES924	Thesis Full Time
* Students completing RESH 900 only require 12 credit points from elective subjects.

Marketing

Core Subjects			Credit Points
COMM980	Commerce Research Proposal		6
RESH900/901	Fundamentals for HDR Writing (only core for international students for whom English is a second language)		6
Plus 18 credit points from the following electives:*
TBS996	Introduction to Research and Research Methods		12
MARK901	Internet Applications for Marketing		6
MARK917	Business to Business Marketing		6
MARK920	Social Marketing		6
MARK922	Marketing Management		6
MARK935	Marketing Strategy		6
MARK936	Consumer Behaviour		6
MARK938	Managing Services and Relationship Marketing		6
MARK940	Marketing Communications		6
MARK956	Creating and Marketing New Products		6
MARK957	International Marketing Strategy		6
MARK977	Research for Marketing Decisions		6
MARK980	Strategic Brand Management		6
MARK995	Tourism Marketing		6
Plus Thesis
THES912	Thesis Part Time		72
OR
THES924	Thesis Full Time
* Students completing RESH 900 only require 12 credit points from elective subjects.

Note:

From 2014, the 900-level subjects will be on trimester session offering. Trimesters to be confirmed.

The following areas of research are some of the topics available to candidates undertaking the Master of Philosophy degree:

Accounting

• Accounting and Accountability In Developing Countries

• Accounting and Information Systems

• Accounting Regulation

• Auditing

• Carbon Accounting and Accountability

• Corporate Governance

• Critical Accounting Theory

• Environment and Social Governance

• Financial Reporting and Standard Setting

• Government and Not for Profit Accounting

• History of Accounting Thought

• International Accounting and Finance

• Management Accounting

• Social and Environmental Accounting

• Voluntary Disclosure Regimes and Accountability

Economics

• Applied Econometrics

• Applied Microeconomics

• Business Innovation and Social Innovation

• Economic and Business History

• Economic Growth and Development

• Health Economics

• Industrial and Business Economics

• International Trade and Investment

• Labour and Human Resources

• Macroeconomic Performance and Policies

• Poverty and Inequality

• Regional Development

• Small and Medium Enterprises

• Social Capital and Networks

Finance

• Banking

• Behavioural Finance

• Chinese Financial Markets

• Corporate Finance

• Corporate Governance

• Corporate Ownership Structure

• Financial Econometrics

• Financial Economics

• Financial Markets

• International Finance

• IPO

• Market Microstructure

• Managerial Compensation and Incentives

• Political Connections

• Portfolio Analysis

• Risk Management

• Small Business Finance

• Venture Capital

Management

• Applied Systems Research

• Business Ethics

• Corporate Decision-Making

• Corporate Governance

• Critical Analysis of HRM Practices

• Cross-cultural Management

• Entrepreneurship

• Firm Performance

• Innovation Management

• International and Comparative Human Resource Management

• Internationalisation of Firms

• Inter-organisational Relations

• Knowledge Management in Organisations

• OH&S Management

• Organisational Change and Leadership

• Strategic Management in SE Asian Firms

• Supply Chain Management

• Marketing

• Advertising and Public Relations

• Brand Management

• Consumer Behaviour

• Corporate Marketing and Social Responsibility

• International Marketing

• Internet Marketing

• Issues and Crisis Management

• Marketing Research

• New Product Marketing and Product Innovation

• Non-for-Profit Marketing

• Relationship Marketing

• Sales Management

• Services Marketing

• Social Marketing

• Tourism Marketing

Other Information

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