Master of Neuroscience and Business

Overview

Please note: this course will soon be available to commence part-time in Trimester 3, 2024. Applications for this period will open shortly, sign up to be notified via email.

With the Master of Neuroscience and Business from UNE, you'll gain a deep understanding of how neural processes influence behaviour, along with advanced skills and knowledge in contemporary business practices.

With our flexibly delivered program, you will gain an in-depth understanding of human physiology, neurobiology, neuroanatomy, clinical neuroscience and behavioural neuroscience, as well as a broad range of business leadership, strategic planning and innovation skills.

Whether you wish to broaden your knowledge or upskill in a highly sought-after combination of fields, or have studied neuroscience or business at undergraduate level, this course could be the ideal fit for you.

Why study the Master of Neuroscience and Business with UNE?

In many business settings, neuroscience is increasingly used to solve problems, find new solutions, recognise opportunities, understand why people make decisions, and develop strategies for the future.

As the first master's program of its kind in Australia, this course equips you with the knowledge you need to advance your career in these dynamic and diverse fields. Our program has been designed by top academics in both fields.

What makes our course different?

With the Master of Neuroscience and Business program at UNE, you will be able to:

Study a degree that is relevant to your interests and matches your strengths.

Learn with world-class researchers.

Gain skills in creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and strategic decision making to enhance your business foundation.

Develop an advanced understanding of regional and global business trends while assessing the ethical, social, and environmental implications of business decisions.

Examine hypothetical and real-world case studies based on contemporary business theory and practice.

Start up your own business as part of our Business in Action unit where you will be mentored through the start-up phase with our SMART Region Incubator.

Contribute to our SMART Region Incubator which is run by the Business School and provides a supportive community for start-ups in the region. This lively entrepreneurial network is open to our students.

Study flexibly — all neuroscience and business units are available online, with options to study across all three trimesters, and several core units are offered twice a year.

We offer alternative admission pathways. As an example, you may be eligible for advanced standing if you have a relevant Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Science, Neuroscience or Business.

Complete your own major independent research project as part of your study, with the full support from a dedicated supervisor into a topic of your choice.

UNE offers high-quality neuroscience and business education. Postgraduate science students consistently rate UNE highly in The Good Universities Guide, awarding us the maximum 5-star rating for Teaching Quality and Overall Experience. Our students consistently rate UNE 5-stars for Overall Experience and Student Support.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.