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Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics)

  • Masters (Coursework)

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in resource sector management and business theories, catering to professionals aiming for senior roles in the energy and mining sectors. It offers flexible learning options and includes majors in Mineral Economics or Energy Economics.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 trimesters full-time
Course Code
MC-MERGEC, 072466C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, May, Aug
International Fees
$36,712 per year / $55,068 total

About this course

Overview

Appreciating the business and economic framework in which the resources sector operates requires knowledge of economic, financial, managerial, legal, regulatory, political and social environments.

Our teaching programs are offered in a flexible way to cater for fly-in-fly-out workers and busy mid-career resource sector professionals wanting to balance work and study. They are designed to help these professionals move into senior management or decision-making roles.

Business-oriented students are immersed in the workings of the energy and mining sectors, while those with a technical background learn business tactics and terminology. Both groups graduate with a deeper understanding of the sector, and the tools to put new knowledge into action.

This course will provide you with a thorough foundation in resource sector management and general business theories. You will complete coursework units on economic, financial and management issues.

You can choose the Mineral Economics major or the Energy Economics major.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, applicants for this course require a bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Graduates from the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Economics will be considered qualified for entry. Applicants for a MSci (Minerals and Energy Economics) are required to meet University Academic and English language entry standards (IELTS requirement of 6.0 overall (with no individual band less than 6)).

English requirements

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

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.

If you're applying for the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics) course, you'll also need to include an employer recommendation form and a referee report with your application. All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.

  • Employer recommendation [.pdf - 97.3 kB]
  • Referee report [.pdf - 127 kB]
  • Personal Statement [.pdf - 57.7 kB]
  • Provide your CV/resume clearly showing your prior work experience and roles that you have held.

What you will learn

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, using appropriate software packages to manipulate, evaluate and synthesise information to make valid and supported judgments about issues, also developing communication skills, recognising different approaches required to communicate to different audiences especially in decision making in business settings.
  • develop skills in gathering and organising information from several sources and recognise and rectify known gaps in knowledge, analysing issues and impacts made by minerals and energy regulators and other stakeholders on international, regional, local and cross-jurisdictional policies, procedures and industry outcomes
  • explore and analyse how minerals and energy developments impact local and regional communities and other stakeholders, including Indigenous Australian communities, highlighting the relationship between these natural resources and the land and their inhabitants
  • recognise and respond appropriately to the needs of different groups in terms of professional behaviour; work successfully in collaborative teams to achieve stated outcomes

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Curtin University.
85.1%
Overall satisfaction
81.4%
Skill scale
72.6%
Teaching scale
86.8%
Employed full-time
$120k
Average salary