Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
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.
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.
Application Procedure:
Applicants should initially consult with Professor Louise Kloot, Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Business and Enterprise, telephone +61 3 9214 8475 to discuss their proposed research direction and to determine that appropriate resources and facilities are available for the supervision of the proposed research. Applicants will need to work with a supervisor to develop a brief research proposal before submitting an application. Applications without agreed supervisors will not be considered.Application forms can be obtained from the Swinburne Research website at: www.swin.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm and can be submitted at any time of the year.Completed application forms can be sent to Ms Anne Cain, Mail No. 95, Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn 3122, Victoria, Australia where they will be referred to the Faculty of Business and Enterprise Research Committee. Subsequently, applications are referred to the Higher Degrees Committee for final approval. Formal enrolment in the program takes place soon after.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
