Make your mark with research
Develop the essential skills to excel as a business researcher or academic. This course teaches you to solve business problems and create original knowledge.
DURATION
2 Years (4 Semesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-TimeINTAKES
March,July,
November
LOCATION
Sydney, MelbourneAQF LEVEL
Level 9| DURATION 2 Years (4 Semesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time | |
| INTAKES March, July, November | |
| LOCATION Sydney, Melbourne | |
| AQF LEVEL Level 9 |
BECOME A LEADER IN KNOWLEDGE CREATION
Research is a gateway to a prestigious career, either as a researcher in industry or as a step towards a PhD. This master's degree teaches strong reasoning skills and creative thinking.
After a broad introduction to the study area, you’ll identify an area that demands research. An area where you’d like to make your mark.
Your research thesis will add an original contribution to the field. There might be an opportunity for your work to be published in relevant journals.
You’ll learn to apply the skills you develop to solve complex business problems.
THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
INNOVATIVE APPROACH
Combine quantitative and qualitative statistical tools to solve complex problems. Use your skills to develop novel approaches and ideas.
IN DEMAND KNOWLEDGE
Conduct your research in an area where in-depth analysis is valued.
BUSINESS SKILLS
Learn to share your knowledge through strong management and communication skills.
RESEARCH THAT MATTERS
Identify a real-world business problem and investigate possible solutions.
FRESH THINKING
Learn to apply research skills in uncharted business domains to create original knowledge.
1:1 SUPERVISION
Get all the support you need from our research mentors and supervisors.
CAREER PATHS
Research can fast-track you to senior roles in business, the public sector, or a higher degree by research, including a PhD.
MIT Master of Business Research graduates can find research roles in diverse industries relating to either accounting or management.
THESIS
In the second year of the course, you’ll work with a principal and associate supervisor on a major research project. Your thesis will contribute significantly to our understanding of business practices.
COURSE DETAILS
This course immerses you in research theory and applied research. By researching in one specialised area, you will develop critical thinking and innovation skills.
Your studies commence with an immersion in either advanced management or accounting to bring you up to speed with changes in these disciplines. This helps you identify how to make an original contribution to the literature.
You'll learn communication skills to help you share specialist knowledge. Plus, you'll develop leadership skills.
You'll walk away with a powerful skill set for decision-making. Successful leaders rely on critical thinking and the ability to synthesise information. These are the skills you’ll gain when you study the Master in Business Research.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION
- TEQSA Higher Education Standards Framework
- Australian Quality Framework (AQF) Level 9
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Business Research course comprises 5 core units and 3 elective units (240 credit points). Each unit is worth 20 credit points, and full-time students undertake three units per semester.
In the first year, select three of nine Elective Units in two streams and complete three compulsory research units.
In the second year, complete two compulsory research thesis units in to complete your research project and write your thesis document.
As you progress your project will become more focused. Your selected topic will become your final year research thesis.
A typical course outline:
COURSE UNITS
Master of Business Research
Core Units
- MR501 Research Skills
- MR502 Quant & Qual Research Techniques
- MR601 Research Proposal & Literature Review
- MR603 Research Thesis 1 (prerequisite MR601)
- MR604 Research Thesis 2 (prerequisite MR603)
Elective Units
Accounting
- MBR509 Business Analytics and Data Intelligence Issues for Research Projects
- MBR511 Auditing Issues for Research Projects
- MBR514 Business Finance Issues for Research Projects
- MBR517 Forensic Accounting Issues for Research Projects
Focused electives:
Accounting
Accounting elective
The accounting elective stream gives students an understanding of current issues in accounting. This includes the systems, finance and ethics that could form the basis of a research project.
These units make students aware of
- contemporary issues in auditing
- accounting information for decision-making
Management elective
The management elective stream gives students a grasp of current issues in strategic management. This understanding could inform a research project.
These units equip students with an awareness of the contemporary issues in
- organisational design, reporting and control in information-rich environments
- opportunities for applying emerging novel applications to business development
- open entrepreneurship and organisational entrepreneurship in a global and postcode environment
- the role of innovation in business development
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Effectively apply critical thinking concepts to analyse, evaluate and synthesise complex problems with reflection on ethical research; along with skillful technical interpretations and practice within a knowledge domain.
- Adopt an innovative and evidence-based approach to decision making and critical thinking in the student’s professional domain, including the incorporation of advanced literature.
- Utilise the research skills acquired in the student’s professional domain in the process of informed professional decision making.
- Skillfully demonstrate initiative, resilience, expert assessment, and adaptable autonomy as a learner in practical settings.
- Demonstrate in-depth specialist understanding of a complex suite of knowledge by contributing to a body of knowledge using research methods and principles.
- Utilise advanced research communication skills in disseminating research outcomes within varied settings and audiences autonomously or within groups.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for admission to this course are:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in any field of study from an Australian higher education institution; or
- A qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
- All non-cognate background applications will be reviewed to determine the student's likelihood of success and, if required, assign conditional foundation studies to be completed first.
- IELTS Academic, Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
For further information:
- Institute Entry Requirement
- MIT Admissions Policy and Procedures
- HDR Candidature Management and Support Policy
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements, including prerequisites for their chosen course.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
FEE INFORMATION
Study now and pay later with FEE-HELP.Students studying at MIT may be eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students to pay their tuition fees. An eligible person may borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime.
Read more about FEE-HELP or visit Study Assist.
Tuition FeesFor 2022-23 fee information visit the tuition fee page.
Financial Assistance
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit Human Services.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When does this course begin?
The first intake for the MIT Master of Business Research is in March 2023. It will run yearly after that.
Do I need to know what topic I want to look at for my research thesis?
No, you don’t need to know your topic before you start research. We’ve designed the course to introduce you to a range of topics so you can pick one that interests you.
How much support is available during the research process?
We will support you with both primary and secondary supervision from early in the course when you’re selecting your chosen subject area.
How many words is the research thesis?
The research thesis will be 20,000 - 30,000 words.
How long will it take to write the research thesis?
We expect you to begin your research thesis research towards the end of your first year of study and over that holiday period. You’ll then be working intensively on your thesis until the end of the second year of study.
Where can I expect to publish my thesis?
A simplified excerpt of your thesis could appear in a publication like The Conversation.
Is this course available to domestic and international students?
Yes, this course is available to both international and domestic students. For further information, please call us.
Can I study this course online?
No, this course is only available on campus, face-to-face, in either Melbourne or Sydney.
PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION
Before applying, make sure you:
- Meet the course entry requirements for the course you want to apply for.
- Have all your details ready—for example, your educational history, personal details, academic transcripts and award certificates.
What to include with your application?
- Evidence of completion of your previous studies that is award certificates or transcript with completion confirmed.
- Proof of identity, for example, your passport or birth certificate or citizenship.
- Evidence of English language skills (if you completed studies from a non-English speaking country).
- Proof of your permanent residency or citizenship if you were born overseas.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Uploading your documents
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
Learn more about the whole of the institution set here.
Contact us
Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au
COURSE DETAILS
This course immerses you in research theory and applied research. By researching in one specialised area, you will develop critical thinking and innovation skills.
Your studies commence with an immersion in either advanced management or accounting to bring you up to speed with changes in these disciplines. This helps you identify how to make an original contribution to the literature.
You'll learn communication skills to help you share specialist knowledge. Plus, you'll develop leadership skills.
You'll walk away with a powerful skill set for decision-making. Successful leaders rely on critical thinking and the ability to synthesise information. These are the skills you’ll gain when you study the Master in Business Research.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND ACCREDITATION
- TEQSA Higher Education Standards Framework
- Australian Quality Framework (AQF) Level 9
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Business Research course comprises 5 core units and 3 elective units (240 credit points). Each unit is worth 20 credit points, and full-time students undertake three units per semester.
In the first year, select three of nine Elective Units in two streams and complete three compulsory research units.
In the second year, complete two compulsory research thesis units in to complete your research project and write your thesis document.
As you progress your project will become more focused. Your selected topic will become your final year research thesis.
A typical course outline:
COURSE UNITS
Master of Business Research
Core Units
- MR501 Research Skills
- MR502 Quant & Qual Research Techniques
- MR601 Research Proposal & Literature Review
- MR603 Research Thesis 1 (prerequisite MR601)
- MR604 Research Thesis 2 (prerequisite MR603)
Elective Units
Accounting
- MBR509 Business Analytics and Data Intelligence Issues for Research Projects
- MBR511 Auditing Issues for Research Projects
- MBR514 Business Finance Issues for Research Projects
- MBR517 Forensic Accounting Issues for Research Projects
Focused electives:
Accounting
Accounting elective
The accounting elective stream gives students an understanding of current issues in accounting. This includes the systems, finance and ethics that could form the basis of a research project.
These units make students aware of
- contemporary issues in auditing
- accounting information for decision-making
Management elective
The management elective stream gives students a grasp of current issues in strategic management. This understanding could inform a research project.
These units equip students with an awareness of the contemporary issues in
- organisational design, reporting and control in information-rich environments
- opportunities for applying emerging novel applications to business development
- open entrepreneurship and organisational entrepreneurship in a global and postcode environment
- the role of innovation in business development
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Effectively apply critical thinking concepts to analyse, evaluate and synthesise complex problems with reflection on ethical research; along with skillful technical interpretations and practice within a knowledge domain.
- Adopt an innovative and evidence-based approach to decision making and critical thinking in the student’s professional domain, including the incorporation of advanced literature.
- Utilise the research skills acquired in the student’s professional domain in the process of informed professional decision making.
- Skillfully demonstrate initiative, resilience, expert assessment, and adaptable autonomy as a learner in practical settings.
- Demonstrate in-depth specialist understanding of a complex suite of knowledge by contributing to a body of knowledge using research methods and principles.
- Utilise advanced research communication skills in disseminating research outcomes within varied settings and audiences autonomously or within groups.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor's or master's degree in any field of study from an Australian higher education institution; or
- A qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
- All non-cognate background applications will be reviewed to determine the student's likelihood of success and, if required, assign conditional foundation studies to be completed first.
For further information:
- Institute Entry Requirement
- MIT Admissions Policy and Procedures
- HDR Candidature Management and Support Policy
Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements, including prerequisites for their chosen course.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer provides students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.
Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.
FEE INFORMATION
Study now and pay later with FEE-HELP.Students studying at MIT may be eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students to pay their tuition fees. An eligible person may borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime.
Read more about FEE-HELP or visit Study Assist.
Tuition FeesFor 2022-23 fee information visit the tuition fee page.
Financial Assistance
Youth and student allowances
For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit Human Services.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When does this course begin?
The first intake for the MIT Master of Business Research is in March 2023. It will run yearly after that.
Do I need to know what topic I want to look at for my research thesis?
No, you don’t need to know your topic before you start research. We’ve designed the course to introduce you to a range of topics so you can pick one that interests you.
How much support is available during the research process?
We will support you with both primary and secondary supervision from early in the course when you’re selecting your chosen subject area.
How many words is the research thesis?
The research thesis will be 20,000 - 30,000 words.
How long will it take to write the research thesis?
We expect you to begin your research thesis research towards the end of your first year of study and over that holiday period. You’ll then be working intensively on your thesis until the end of the second year of study.
Where can I expect to publish my thesis?
A simplified excerpt of your thesis could appear in a publication like The Conversation.
Is this course available to domestic and international students?
Yes, this course is available to both international and domestic students. For further information, please call us.
Can I study this course online?
No, this course is only available on campus, face-to-face, in either Melbourne or Sydney.
PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION
Before applying, make sure you:
- Meet the course entry requirements for the course you want to apply for.
- Have all your details ready—for example, your educational history, personal details, academic transcripts and award certificates.
What to include with your application?
- Evidence of completion of your previous studies that is award certificates or transcript with completion confirmed.
- Proof of identity, for example, your passport or birth certificate or citizenship.
- Evidence of English language skills (if you completed studies from a non-English speaking country).
- Proof of your permanent residency or citizenship if you were born overseas.
Certifying your academic documents
You should provide certified copies of your academic and other essential documents at the time of application.
Uploading your documents
You must upload all requested documents at the time of the application.
Learn more about the whole of the institution set here.
Contact us
Phone our friendly student recruitment team on 1800 648 669.
enquiries@mit.edu.au
OUR STAFF ARE LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Paul Kwan
Professor in Data Analytics, Course Coordinator Master of Business Analytics
Working in data analytics has given Paul Kwan an exciting career working all over the globe. Before MIT, Paul taught for 15 years at The University of New England (UNE) in NSW, where he was Professor and Head of Computer Science. He joined the Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2020 as Program Leader and Professor of Data Analytics.
Paul has a doctoral degree in Advanced Engineering Systems from The University of Tsukuba (Japan) majoring in Intelligent Interaction Technologies. His Bachelor and Master degrees were in Computer Science, awarded by Cornell University and the University of Arizona in the USA.
He has extensive professional experience working in his native Hong Kong in ICT industries.
His areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Mining, and Machine Learning.
Paul has been a member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) since 2006, Senior Member of Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) since 2008, and Senior Member of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, since 2010.
OUR STAFF ARE LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Paul Kwan
Professor in Data Analytics, Course Coordinator Master of Business Analytics
Paul Kwan
Professor in Data Analytics, Course Coordinator Master of Business Analytics
Working in data analytics has given Paul Kwan an exciting career working all over the globe. Before MIT, Paul taught for 15 years at The University of New England (UNE) in NSW, where he was Professor and Head of Computer Science. He joined the Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2020 as Program Leader and Professor of Data Analytics.
Paul has a doctoral degree in Advanced Engineering Systems from The University of Tsukuba (Japan) majoring in Intelligent Interaction Technologies. His Bachelor and Master degrees were in Computer Science, awarded by Cornell University and the University of Arizona in the USA.
He has extensive professional experience working in his native Hong Kong in ICT industries.
His areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Mining, and Machine Learning.
Paul has been a member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) since 2006, Senior Member of Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) since 2008, and Senior Member of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, since 2010.
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