Master of Business Research (Melbourne)
Master of Business Research (Melbourne)
Research is a gateway to a prestigious career, either as a researcher in industry or as a step towards a PhD. This master’s degree teaches strong reasoning skills and creative thinking. After a broad introduction to the study area, you’ll identify an area that demands research. An area where you’d…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Research is a gateway to a prestigious career, either as a researcher in industry or as a step towards a PhD. This master’s degree teaches strong reasoning skills and creative thinking. After a broad introduction to the study area, you’ll identify an area that demands research. An area where you’d like to make your mark. Your research thesis will add an original contribution to the field. There might be an opportunity for your work to be published in relevant journals. You’ll learn to apply the skills you develop to solve complex business problems.
COURSE DETAILS: This course immerses you in research theory and applied research. By researching in one specialised area, you will develop critical thinking and innovation skills. Your studies commence with an immersion in either advanced management or accounting to bring you up to speed with changes in these disciplines. This helps you identify how to make an original contribution to the literature. You’ll learn communication skills to help you share specialist knowledge. Plus, you’ll develop leadership skills. You’ll walk away with a powerful skill set for decision-making. Successful leaders rely on critical thinking and the ability to synthesise information. These are the skills you’ll gain when you study the Master in Business Research.
CAREER PATHS: Research can fast-track you to senior roles in business, the public sector, or a higher degree by research, including a PhD. MIT Master of Business Research graduates can find research roles in diverse industries relating to either accounting or management.
THESIS: In the second year of the course, you’ll work with a principal and associate supervisor on a major research project. Your thesis will contribute significantly to our understanding of business practices.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Business Research course comprises 5 core units and 3 elective units (240 credit points). Each unit is worth 20 credit points. However, Master thesis unit consists of 60 credit points. A full-time study load is 60 credit points per trimester.
In the first year, select three of nine Elective Units in two streams and complete three compulsory research units.
In the second year, complete two compulsory research thesis units in to complete your research project and write your thesis document.
As you progress your project will become more focused. Your selected topic will become your final year research thesis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Master of Business Research aims to provide graduates who will:
Effectively apply critical thinking concepts to analyse, evaluate and synthesise complex problems with reflection on ethical research; along with skillful technical interpretations and practice within a knowledge domain.
Adopt an innovative and evidence-based approach to decision making and critical thinking in the student’s professional domain, including the incorporation of advanced literature.
Utilise the research skills acquired in the student’s professional domain in the process of informed professional decision making.
Skillfully demonstrate initiative, resilience, expert assessment, and adaptable autonomy as a learner in practical settings.
Demonstrate in-depth specialist understanding of a complex suite of knowledge by contributing to a body of knowledge using research methods and principles.
REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for admission to this course are: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field of study from an Australian higher education institution; or A qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). All non-cognate background applications will be reviewed to determine the student’s likelihood of success and, if required, assign conditional foundation studies to be completed first.
IELTS Academic, Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT – 79–93 with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21
PTE Academic – Overall 58 (no band less than 50)
Cambridge CAE – CAE Score of 176 (no band less than 169)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1996, MIT has provided degrees in leading industries since its inception. MIT offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, business analytics, networking, cyber security, data analytics and software and telecommunications engineering. MIT’s courses include tactical industry projects and internships. The institute has relationships with industries of all sizes and types, both profit and not-for-profit. MIT trains students in specialised skills that are in demand in the workplace so that graduates enter the workforce feeling confident they can succeed in a competitive environment. Students at MIT are guaranteed hands-on industry experience in every degree. Student care at MIT goes beyond what happens in the classroom. Student at MIT are given the support and taught the skills required to succeed in the real world. MIT’s English classes teach students to use English in a variety of social and personal situations.
