Overview
> This degree is designed to provide advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of business.
> Students may choose from the following disciplines: Accounting, Economics, Event Management, Finance, Hospitality Management, Leisure Science, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Planning, Recreation Management, Sport Management or Tourism Management.
> The course aims to extend understandings of knowledge in the discipline area alongside knowledge of research methods in business. Students will undertake a significant independent research investigation resulting in a thesis that will have relevance to business.
> English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
> IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
> Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
> Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
> Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
> Reflect critically on a complex body of global knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in a field of business.
> Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to research activities by conceptualising, investigating and addressing a research problem in business.
> Initiate, create, plan and execute a substantial piece of business research in collaboration with a supervision team.
> Interpret and transmit complex information, concepts, theories and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
> Justify research aims, methodologies and results, considering the ethical and social consequences.
> AUD $45,300
> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.