Minerals and Energy Economics, Business Administration,MM-MECBAD

Overview

This double degree is ideal for resources-industry professionals who wish to consolidate their business and management skills. It combines a Master of Science with Curtin's internationally accredited and highly regarded MBA.

Streams are available for students with a technical background and those with a non­- technical background.

How this course will make you industry ready

Our courses have a highly applied, practical focus and are delivered by leading academics and business practitioners. While the courses include a theoretical base, they are characterised by their practical relevance, and all teaching staff have considerable industry experience.

What you'll learn

• examine and evaluate economic and financial models and trends that affect the minerals and energy sector
• analyse problems and issues that pertain to the mineral and energy sector and incorporate evidenced based solutions
• access appropriate database sources and evaluate and synthesise information from these and other sources to make valid and supported judgments about issues
• effectively communicate in a manner appropriate to their audience and their desired outcome
• select and use appropriate software packages to manipulate, transfer, access and manage data
• possess and be able to utilise lifelong learning strategies
• analyse the impact made by the mineral and energy sector on local. regional, national and international areas and how policies can alter that impact
• explore socioeconomic issues, such as native title, and the impact on indigenous Australians and their relationship between the land and resources
• recognise and respond appropriately to the needs of different groups and nationalities in terms of professional behaviour; work successfully in collaborative teams to achieve stated outcomes

Entry requirements

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
• The Awarding institution
• A Notary Public Office
• The official Government body
• An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.