Master of Business (By Research)
Excelsia College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02664K
The Master of Business (Research) is designed for students who desire to acquire a deeper understanding of leadership and organisational behaviour through coursework and research. The curriculum reflects current knowledge and best practice in organisational leadership and is taught by internationally recognised specialists. Graduates will be well-equipped to pursue further academic study in organisational leadership or a related area should they desire to pursue an academic career. Graduates will also be equipped to seek employment in leadership and management roles in government and non-government organisations and corporations. Other potential career options, depending on the research focus of the student, include those in consulting, finance, policy analysis, market research, data analytics, technology transfer, and technical and professional writing.
Structure
- The course structure is based on six semesters (each of 15 weeks duration), with four subjects/units representing a full-time study load in each of the first two semesters, followed by the two-year doctoral thesis. The course comprises: 4 compulsory Discipline units (24 credit points)
- 1 compulsory Ethics unit (6 credit points)
- 3 compulsory Research Methods units (18 credit points)
- and 1 compulsory Thesis unit (48 credit points). Subjects: Leadership Theory, Organisational Behaviour and Leadership, Organisational Learning and Change, Stewardship and Governance, Professional Ethics, Business Research Methods, Research Methodology and Data Collection, Research Proposal and Literature Review, Master Thesis.
Subjects
- Business, Leadership, Research
Standard entry requirements
- Bachelor degree (pass)
- Industry and/or professional experience in organisational leadership, management, business and/or a related field.
Study pathways
Graduates of the Master of Business (Research) may articulate with full credit into the Excelsia College Doctor of Philosophy (Organisational Leadership).
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