Master of Business (Research)
Master of Business (Research)
This is an advanced coursework and research program in organisational leadership. Coursework will consist of one year of study in leadership/management as well as research preparation; followed by a year to complete a research thesis. The course offers progression to the PhD program. Reasons to choose this program: Builds your…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an advanced coursework and research program in organisational leadership. Coursework will consist of one year of study in leadership/management as well as research preparation; followed by a year to complete a research thesis. The course offers progression to the PhD program.
Reasons to choose this program:
- Builds your research abilities
- Leadership development – you will create your own leadership development plan to build on your skills
- Leadership portfolio – that you can share with current and prospective employers showcasing your skills and projects
- Pathway to doctorate studies
Course Units
The course structure is based on four semesters (each of 12 weeks duration), with four subjects/units representing a full-time study load in the first two semesters, followed by the one-year master’s thesis. The course comprises:
4 compulsory Discipline units (24 credit points);
1 compulsory Ethics unit (6 credit points);
3 compulsory Research Methods units (18 credit points);
and 1 compulsory Thesis unit (48 credit points).
Where this will take me
Graduates will be well-equipped to pursue further academic study in organisational leadership or a related area should they desire to pursue an academic career. Graduates will also be equipped to seek employment in leadership and management roles in government and non-government organisations and corporations. Other potential career options, depending on the research focus of the student, include those in consulting, finance, policy analysis, market research, data analytics, technology transfer, and technical and professional writing.
REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements for admission to the MBus (Research) are:
Minimum of 3-year under-graduate degree* in a relevant discipline, with a Grade Point Average of a Credit or above, combined with relevant industry experience, or
A Bachelor (Honours) OR Master’s degree* in a relevant discipline AND
a 1,000-word expression of interest.
A qualification recognised as equivalent by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR); or
English Language Proficiency
Applicants who have not completed an educational qualification in English will be required to demonstrate English proficiency as per the table below:
IELTS – 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
PTE Academic – 58 with no score less than 50
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1983, Excelsia College is one of Australia’s leading Christian higher education providers based in Macquarie Park. We are an innovative and creative community of people who are passionate about excelling and growing academically, professionally, personally and spiritually. We offer a variety of courses across business, counselling, creative and performing arts, education and social work. Our students and alumni embark on a journey of lifelong learning and leadership.Excelsia is a community where people excel, are inspired and challenged by our motto ‘Participare Lumen’ (Share the Light) to benefit our world as we share the light of Christ and benefit of higher education within the world. Our educators seek to walk alongside each student on their unique and individual learning journey. With smaller classroom settings, students get to know their classmates and lecturers better and become part of the community.Excelsia promotes and fosters quality in teaching and learning through the implementation of our vision, mission, and institutional values. We provide academic skills support and pastoral support in the form of Mission Engagement Coordinators as well as free counselling services to our students. We also run student-led events throughout the year coordinated by our Student Representative Council (SRC).In the 2022 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES), 83.1 per cent of undergraduate students had a positive overall experience, higher than the national average of 75.9 per cent. Excelsia College has also achieved great results in undergraduate skills development, rating at 88.9 per cent, and teaching quality, rating 88.6 per cent. We are proud to have over 58 nationalities represented at our College, including the Philippines, Singapore, Nepal and India. Over 80 per cent of our students speak a language other than English.Within many of our courses, students undertake practical training in the form of placement opportunities so they can go out as confident, innovative individuals prepared to make a difference in their selected field.CRICOS provider number: 02664KTEQSA provider ID: PRV12064
