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Master of Business Research
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
1.5 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM037
2011
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
The Master of Business Research is designed for graduates of a business coursework masters degree who wish to undertake research leading to a PhD. Completion of this program satisfies the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
The program aims to provide students with a first exposure to the research skills required to undertake any academic research project, and includes teaching in research methodologies and discipline specialisation. A dissertation comprises 30% of the program.
Students who are interested in Finance only, please note the following:
*PRE-REQUISITES from 2012 :
A minimum Distinction grade average, which is the benchmark.
All honours and MPhil students must have completed the following courses (or their equivalent at another institution) prior to enrolment.
- 'Corporate Finance Theory III’ OR ‘Corporate Investment and Strategy III'
- At least a 'level 2' course or its equivalent in econometrics or statistics
- Portfolio Theory and Management III
- EITHER 'Financial Modelling Techniques III' OR 'Options, Futures and Risk Management III').
Or equivalent in the Masters coursework programs.*2011 - transition year
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM037 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $20,250Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a credit average and submission of proposal to Business School.
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants must submit a 2-page proposal summary to the Business School together with the application.
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SATAC Code: 3CM037International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,000 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,000 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
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given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Research methodology courses (9 units) - COMMERCE 7037: Research Methodology (M)
- COMMERCE 7106: Advanced Readings (M)
Plus one course from:
- COMMERCE 7100: Qualitative Methods (M)
- COMMERCE 7033: Quantitative Methods (M)
- Or an equivalent course approved by the Program Director
Advanced discipline course (3 units) One course chosen from:
- CORPFIN 7102: Advanced Theory in Finance (M)
- MARKETNG 7103: Advanced Theory in Marketing (M)
- ACCTING 7101: Advanced Theory in Accounting (M)
- COMMERCE 7104: Advanced Theory in Management (M)
Dissertation (12 units) - COMMERCE 7105: Dissertation (M)
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The University's business prorams have been awarded a five year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/
AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business schools.
This means the University of Adelaide's Business Degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 8 Feb 2012
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