Master of Commerce (by research)
Research course
Overview
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.
| Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time Part-time (day) | ||
| Course code | CMRE640 | ||
| Fees | If you are a domestic student (including Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) your application will be automatically considered for a Government-funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. |
Course in detail
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.
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.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and 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.
Entry requirements
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.Apply
How to apply
Applicants should initially consult with Professor Barry O’Mahony, Director of Research Development, Faculty of Business and Enterprise to discuss their eligibility and proposed research direction. If encouraged to apply they can then consult the registered supervisor list on the Faculty of Business and Enterprise research website. This will assist to ensure 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.
Telephone: (03) 9214 8605 to discuss eligibility, proposed research direction and to determine whether appropriate resources and facilities are available for the supervision of the proposed research.
Application forms can be obtained through the Swinburne Research website and can be submitted at any time of the year.
Completed application forms can be mailed to:
Ms Anne Cain
Mail No H25
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218
Hawthorn 3122 Victoria
Australia
Application forms will then 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.
Telephone: (03) 9214 8605 to discuss eligibility, proposed research direction and to determine whether appropriate resources and facilities are available for the supervision of the proposed research.
Application forms can be obtained through the Swinburne Research website and can be submitted at any time of the year.
Completed application forms can be mailed to:
Ms Anne Cain
Mail No H25
Swinburne University of Technology
PO Box 218
Hawthorn 3122 Victoria
Australia
Application forms will then 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.
Course fees
If you are a domestic student (including Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) your application will be automatically considered for a Government-funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.
Find out more
Submit an Online EnquiryTel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au