Master of Research (Business)

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Do you want to research pressing issues in business? The Master of Research (Business) degree is a two-year course that will develop your research capabilities, expose you to the latest thinking in your chosen field or discipline, and immerse you in a research project of your own. This course is a pathway to a research-focused career in industry and offers a gateway to the PhD in Business and Law for those who want to pursue an academic career. In the first year of your Master of Research (Business) you will complete research training coursework units, covering the research thought process, research methods and the current state of theory in your chosen field or discipline. The second year is devoted to a major research project on a question of interest to you (subject to supervisor approval) and includes your Research Proposal and Research Dissertation/Thesis.

Structure

To qualify for the award, students must complete eight (8) credit points in the first year and successfully complete a research thesis in the second year.

Subjects

  • Fundamentals of Research
  • Research in Practice
  • Research Project

Standard entry requirements

  • Minimum admission criteria: Bachelor degree with a minimum distinction average (70% and above, or equivalent) in the final year of study and in a cognate discipline to the proposed research thesis area
  • Or Coursework Master or Honours degree with a minimum distinction average (70% and above, or equivalent) in a cognate discipline to the proposed research thesis area. Note: All applicants are required to Prepare a Statement of Intent outlining why they are applying for this course and their proposed area of research

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne Burwood Domestic: $34,400
International: $66,000
No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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