La Trobe University
Master of Business (Research)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis course requires the submission of a thesis of up to 50,000 words for examination. You can undertake supervised research in accounting, data analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management and human resources, marketing, sports management, or tourism. The course includes four coursework subjects, which provide training in research skills and may be waived for students who have completed an Honours degree or equivalent.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The minimum academic requirement for entry to the Master of Business by Research is a three-year Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 70 or above.
An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 70 if their weighted average mark in the final full year (FTE) of study is 70 or above.
The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Masters by research degree:
- you must meet the minimum entry requirements for the degree as outlined above
- the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Business (Research) will prepare you for the following roles.
Academic Researcher
Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...
Market Research Analyst
A Market Research Analyst studies market conditions to help organisations understand potential sales of a product or service. You might work in var...
Operations Research Analyst
An Operations Research Analyst uses mathematical modelling and analytical methods to help organisations solve complex problems and make better deci...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
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