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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Business by Research

  • Masters (Research)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
BU801, 065370C
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$29,000 per year
International Fees
$58,000 total

About this course

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.
  • Have your research supervised by supportive and dedicated academics
  • Pursue research related to business in the following areas: management and business; management, entrepreneurship and innovation; economics, finance and accounting; property economics and development; marketing; information technologies
  • Use advanced research skills to investigate business problems and apply that research capability in your job

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.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Fraser Coast

Caboolture

Moreton Bay

Gympie

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Commercial research
  • Higher education institutions
  • Specialist research

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
86.6%
Overall satisfaction
84.9%
Skill scale
75.7%
Teaching scale
86.8%
Employed full-time
$101.6k
Average salary