Master of Commerce (by research)

Course Code: CMRE640 CRICOS Code: 069920A

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
2 Year/s	Hawthorn ((SR) January, (SR) February, (SR) March, (SR) April, (SR) May, (SR) June, (SR) July, (SR) August, (SR) September, (SR) October, (SR) November)	A$22,000 (annual for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

This course replaces the Master of Business (by research).

The Faculty of Business and Enterprise offers the master degree by research and thesis on a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants should normally have a recognised bachelor degree at a suitable level, including a credit average or above.

Note that international student visa holders can only be offered the full-time program.

Aims & Objectives:

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.

Course Structure:

The candidate’s research program must be such as to ensure the likelihood of completion of a thesis within the specified time. Candidates normally undertake the research at Swinburne for the appropriate duration and must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Faculty of Business and Enterprise Research Committee and the Higher Degrees Committee that they are able to meet with their supervisors in person to discuss progress at least once every calendar month or have made satisfactory arrangements for discussion to occur by other means (e.g. email).

All candidates are expected to demonstrate satisfactory progress on an annual basis. To be assessed for a master by research, candidates must present a major thesis based on original research, investigation or development work carried out under Swinburne staff supervision either at Swinburne or externally.

Note that international student visa holders can only be offered the full-time program.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Academic Requirements:

Applicants should have at least a Bachelor’s 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 will be taken into account in assessing applications.

International students whose first language is not English need an IELTS (English Language) test score (academic Module) of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or direct entry from a Swinburne ELICOS English program (Academic Module).

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.