Curtin MBA: Applications open!
Apply now to start studying your Master of Business Administration (MBA) in January 2025 (Trimester 1).
Outline
Outline
This double degree is ideal for resources-industry professionals who wish to consolidate their business and management skills. It combines a Master of Science with Curtin's internationally accredited and highly regarded MBA.
Streams are available for students with a technical background and those with a non- technical background.
How this course will make you industry ready
Our courses have a highly applied, practical focus and are delivered by leading academics and business practitioners. While the courses include a theoretical base, they are characterised by their practical relevance, and all teaching staff have considerable industry experience.
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
Admission criteria
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Applicants require a bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Graduates from either the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Business or the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics will be considered qualified for entry. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.
You will be required to submit supplementary information with your application.
Note: All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/Resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.5
Application Requirements
If you’re applying for the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics), Master of Business Administration (MBA) course, you’ll need to include an employer recommendation form and a referee report with your application. All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.
- Part A: Employer recommendation [.pdf – 97.3 kB]
- Part B: Referee report [.pdf – 127 kB]
- Part C: Application Statement [.pdf – 57.3 kB]
- Part D: Provide your CV/resume clearly showing your prior work experience and roles that you have held.
Fees and charges
Location
For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
2024
Semester 1
- On campus
Semester 2
- On campus
Trimester 3
- On campus
2025
Semester 1
- On campus
Trimester 3
- On campus
2026
Semester 1
- On campus
Trimester 3
- On campus
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How to apply
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- Curtin course code: MM-MECBAD
- CRICOS code: 050596G
- Last updated on: 13 November 2024