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University of Wollongong

Wollongong , New South Wales ,Australia

Master of Research (Business)

The Master of Research degree comprises research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects. The first year comprises 48 credit points of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48 credit point thesis, which is assessed by two external examiners. Academic Units may award credit for the research training and coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.

The following specialisations are available in the Faculty of Business: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Management and Operations; Marketing.

Campus Information

Innovation Campus

At Innovation Campus, we are committed to developing and maintaining world class buildings to complement our suite of specialist research and learning.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 8

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
15 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.
University of Wollongong support students in the following ways:

1. ORGANISE JOB FAIRS
2. JOB BOARD
3. CAREERS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
4. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

PSW Opportunity

Students can get 2 years PSW visa if they complete the studies from Sydney Camus and 3 years PSW visa if the course is completed from Wollongong Campus.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have a Bachelor or Masters coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Credit average (65% or a GPA 3.0 out of 4.0).
The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research, based on academic results and relevant experience.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study in/undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
 
English Test
Overall Score
 
Reading
 
Writing
 
Listening
 
Speaking
 
IELTS Academic
6.5
 
6.0
 
6.0
 
6.0
 
6.0
 
TOEFL (Internet-based)
86
 
18
 
18
 
17
 
17
 
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
 
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
 
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Research will be eligible for 48 credit points of specified credit.
 
Applicants who have completed alternative end on and embedded honours programs will be assessed on a case by case basis.

  • Course Code: 091519D
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 15456 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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