Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics), Master of Business Administration Program By Curtin University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This double degree is ideal for resources-industry professionals who wish to consolidate their business and management skills. It combines a Master of Science with Curtin's internationally accredited and highly regarded MBA.
Streams are available for students with a technical background and those with a non­- technical background.
How this course will make you industry ready Our courses have a highly applied, practical focus and are delivered by leading academics and business practitioners. While the courses include a theoretical base, they are characterised by their practical relevance, and all teaching staff have considerable industry experience.
What you'll learn
  • Examine and evaluate economic and financial models and trends that affect the minerals and energy sector
  • Analyse problems and issues that pertain to the mineral and energy sector and incorporate evidenced based solutions
  • Access appropriate database sources and evaluate and synthesise information from these and other sources to make valid and supported judgments about issues
  • Effectively communicate in a manner appropriate to their audience and their desired outcome
  • Select and use appropriate software packages to manipulate, transfer, access and manage data
  • Possess and be able to utilise lifelong learning strategies
  • Analyse the impact made by the mineral and energy sector on local. regional, national and international areas and how policies can alter that impact
  • Explore socioeconomic issues, such as native title, and the impact on indigenous Australians and their relationship between the land and resources
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to the needs of different groups and nationalities in terms of professional behaviour; work successfully in collaborative teams to achieve stated outcomes

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This double degree is ideal for resources-industry professionals who wish to consolidate their business and management skills. It combines a Master of Science with Curtin's internationally accredited and highly regarded MBA.
Streams are available for students with a technical background and those with a non­- technical background.
How this course will make you industry ready Our courses have a highly applied, practical focus and are delivered by leading academics and business practitioners. While the courses include a theoretical base, they are characterised by their practical relevance, and all teaching staff have considerable industry experience.
What you'll learn
  • Examine and evaluate economic and financial models and trends that affect the minerals and energy sector
  • Analyse problems and issues that pertain to the mineral and energy sector and incorporate evidenced based solutions
  • Access appropriate database sources and evaluate and synthesise information from these and other sources to make valid and supported judgments about issues
  • Effectively communicate in a manner appropriate to their audience and their desired outcome
  • Select and use appropriate software packages to manipulate, transfer, access and manage data
  • Possess and be able to utilise lifelong learning strategies
  • Analyse the impact made by the mineral and energy sector on local. regional, national and international areas and how policies can alter that impact
  • Explore socioeconomic issues, such as native title, and the impact on indigenous Australians and their relationship between the land and resources
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to the needs of different groups and nationalities in terms of professional behaviour; work successfully in collaborative teams to achieve stated outcomes

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
2.7+
Applicants require 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.
30 Months
Jan
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

-
-

International Students

38,453 AUD
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