Master of Business by Research

University of the Sunshine Coast

About Master of Business by Research

This program teaches you how to refine your research skills and how to apply them in a practical research project. Your research is closely supervised by highly supportive and dedicated USC teachers.

Use your advanced research skills to investigate business problems and skilfully apply that research capability in your job. The program enhances your critical thinking and problem solving capabilities.

Research areas

USC supports 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
Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to Master of Business by Research candidature, applicants are normally required to hold a bachelor degree with at least Honours Class 2 Division II from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a bachelor degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Honours Class 2 Division II may also be considered.

In exceptional cases, applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Research Degrees Committee.

International students need to refer to the University's English language requirements.

Admission is subject to availability of appropriate supervision and facilities.

Entry Requirements

(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.

English Program 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.

English Requirements

  • Min PTE: 58
  • Min IELTS: 6.5
  • Min TOEFL: 86
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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Business and Management

Cricos

065370C

Duration

2 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$29,000 per year
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