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Master by Research

The Master by Research degree generally has the objective of training students in research methodology and techniques and in their critical evaluation, appropriate to their field of study, and in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program of research under appropriate supervision. In addition, this degree provides training in analysing the literature and debate in the substantive area of the thesis topic at an advanced level.



Master of Commerce (by research)

Award Title

Master of Commerce (by research)

Research areas

 

1. Enterprise Performance & Efficiency
2. Workforce Ageing and  Diversity  Management
3. Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy
4. Language and Cultural Research
5. Business Education
6. Social marketing and corporate social responsibility
7. International business and development
8. Entrepreneurship and Innovation research
9. Human Resource Management

 

Suitable for

Candidates who want to conduct research independently and at a high level of originality and quality

 
Campus Hawthorn  

Average duration

Two years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Note: International student visa holders must study full-time.

 

Entry requirements

Applicants should have at least a bachelor degree or the equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the proposed area of study. The level of academic achievement in prior studies must be of a high standard. Other relevant activities, including work experience, may be taken into account in assessing applications.

 

Work experience

Preferred but not essential.

 
English Proficiency IELTS results – 6.5 with no single band less than 6**
TOEFL results - 580 with TWE score not less than 4.5		  
Structure Under the supervision of two supervisors, a thesis of up to 60,000 words which makes an original contribution to knowledge must be submitted for examination  

Indicative 2009 Fees

Local and International students: A$20,000 per year (government scholarships are available)

 

Intake

Applications for research degrees can be made at any time during the year

 

* Other relevant activities, including work experience, will be taken into account in assessing applications. Overseas candidates must hold a master or honours degree, deemed by NOOSR to be equivalent to an Australian master or honours degree.

** If English is not your first language, you must produce evidence of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken English.


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