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Master of Business by Research

University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia

About this program

Pick an area of business you’d love to research and make a valuable contribution to knowledge in that area. You could even secure a great job from your research findings with an opportunity to apply them in the workplace.

In this program you will:

- Refine research skills and learn how to apply them in a practical research project.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$32,500
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

Verified unisc.edu.au

Course structure

10 terms of coursework

  • Program structure
  • As a candidate you are required to conduct research that can be written up as a scholarly thesis
  • A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research
  • resulting in a thesis
  • or a thesis and exegesis
  • During the Master by Research program
  • Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training

Milestones are program requirements and periodic assessments of candidature progression. Milestones are distributed throughout HDR candidature providing structure and mechanism for regular review and feedback on progress towards both the research project and attainment of the University’s Research Graduate Attributes

  • In addition to HDR program milestones
  • - project milestones (such as external progress reports to third party funding providers) that they are required to contribute to
  • and
  • - scholarship conditions as specified in their scholarship conditions document
  • - Coursework (discuss with your proposed supervisor prior to applying)
  • Information on HDR milestones is available in the USC Higher Degree by Research Candidature Progression - Guidelines

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by VETASSESS

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Entry requirements To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold: (a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution; or (b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution; or (c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee. The prior study must be in an area of study relevant to the discipline area of the Master degree. If the prior study has not included an appropriate preparation in research methodology, the candidate will be required to undertake an appropriate research methodology course, as specified by the relevant Head of School, as part of their candidature. The admission requirements for a specific Master degree may include additional requirements, such as a Bachelor degree in the relevant discipline, professional registration, a specified number of years of professional practice, or other requirements indicative of a suitable preparation to undertake a research program at Master level. Additional requirements should be discussed with your proposed supervision team prior to applying. Refer also to the University’s English language requirements. Admission is subject to availability of appropriate supervision and facilities. Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Business and Management discipline - Inherent Academic Requirements

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