Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics), Master of Business Administration

at Curtin University

What you'll learn
 

• Examine and evaluate economic and financial models and trends that affect the minerals and energy sector
• Analyse problems and issues that pertain to the mineral and energy sector and incorporate evidenced based solutions
• Access appropriate database sources and evaluate and synthesise information from these and other sources to make valid and supported judgments about issues
• Effectively communicate in a manner appropriate to their audience and their desired outcome
• Select and use appropriate software packages to manipulate, transfer, access and manage data
• Possess and be able to utilise lifelong learning strategies
• Analyse the impact made by the mineral and energy sector on local. regional, national and international areas and how policies can alter that impact
• Explore socioeconomic issues, such as native title, and the impact on indigenous Australians and their relationship between the land and resources
• Recognise and respond appropriately to the needs of different groups and nationalities in terms of professional behaviour; work successfully in collaborative teams to achieve stated outcomes

Entry requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. 

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) Overall band score-6.5

Essential course prerequisites
 

• A bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, and at least three years relevant work experience.
• Selection, which is competitive, will be based on a range of information including: grades achieved in previous study; referee reports; relevance of work experience; career aspirations and test results. Applicants are required to submit referee reports and a CV. Interviews may also be required.
• Applicants with three or more years of relevant full-time work experience and who have completed a graduate qualification in the last three years may apply for this program.

International student indicative fees
$40,376