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Master of Philosophy | 2019
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Philosophy (Business) |
Abbreviation: | MPhil |
UOW Course Code: | 1351 |
CRICOS Code: | 078369M |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1/Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face), Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Innovation Campus (Wollongong) |
Overview
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in their chosen discipline.The MPhil is a two year full-time (or part time equivalent) degree consisting of one session (24 credit points) of coursework and three sessions (72 credit points) of research.
Under the guidance of a supervisory team, usually consisting of two supervisors, students will independently plan and execute a research project that will lead to the production of a thesis. Coursework is taken in the first session of the degree and students will enrol in generic and discipline specific research training subjects including preparation of their research proposal. The training subjects typically include introduction into the role of theory, research design and methodology, literature sourcing, review and critique, bibliography organisation, structuring and writing a dissertation, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation. These subjects expose students to diverse teaching methods. For subject details, see the course structure section below.
Students completing the MPhil will make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen discipline. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories. | ||||||
| 3 | Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community. | ||||||
| 4 | Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs. | ||||||
The Master of Philosophy Curriculum map illustrates where course learning outcomes are taught, practiced and assessed within subjects in the program.
Course Structure
The coursework component of the MPhil includes 24 credit points of coursework subjects. All students enrol in the core subject listed in the table below. Students studying Economics will need to take additional core subjects, see the Economics schedule for details. The student’s supervisors, in consultation with the School's Head of Postgraduate Studies, will recommend the appropriate elective subjects for students in all other disciplines. On successful completion of coursework subjects, students work with their supervisors to complete a research thesis (72 credit points).
Core Subject
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 980 | Business Research Proposal | 6 |
MPhil students will also enrol in the Full-time or Part-time thesis subject.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| THES925 | Thesis Full Time | 24 | |
| or | |||
| THES913 | Thesis Part Time | 12 | |
Accounting
Choice of 18 credit points of elective subjects as approved by the Discipline Leader and Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Economics
Economics students will have to complete the two additional core subjects (12 credit points) and one elective subject from the list below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON996 | Advanced Macroeconomic Theory | ||
| ECON997 | Advanced Microeconomic Theory | ||
| Plus: | |||
| ECON939 | Quantitative Economic Analysis | ||
Finance
Finance students will have to complete the two additional core subjects (12 credit points) and one elective subject from the list below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 996 | Introduction to Research and Research Methods | 12 |
| FIN 924 | Financial Statement Analysis For Business | 6 |
| FIN 925 | Banking Theory and Practice | 6 |
| FIN 928 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 |
| FIN 955 | International Banking | 6 |
| FIN 957 | Portfolio Simulation | 6 |
Management and Operations
Choice of 18 credit points of elective subjects from the list below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 996 | Introduction to Research and Research Methods | 12 |
| MGNT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 |
| MGNT910 | Strategic Management | 6 |
| MGNT915 | Management of Change | 6 |
| MGNT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 |
| MGNT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 |
| MGNT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 |
| MGNT969 | Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection | 6 |
| MGNT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 |
Marketing
Choice of 18 credit points of elective subjects from the list below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 996 | Introduction to Research and Research Methods | 12 |
| MARK920 | Social Marketing | 6 |
| MARK935 | Marketing Strategy | 6 |
| MARK936 | Consumer Behaviour | 6 |
| MARK938 | Managing Services and Relationship Marketing | 6 |
| MARK940 | Marketing Communications | 6 |
| MARK956 | Creating and Marketing New Products | 6 |
| MARK957 | International Marketing Strategy | 6 |
| MARK977 | Research For Marketing Decisions | 6 |
International students may also be able to enrol in one or more of the following subjects with approval from the supervisor and the Head of Postgraduate studies of their school.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH901 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 0 | |
| or | |||
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | |
RESH901 or RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree.
GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is also available to international students. For more information, visit the Workplace Integrated Learning website.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.
Research Areas
Areas of research available to candidates undertaking the PhD with the Faculty of Business are listed under each of the Faculty’s disciplines along with a list of academics in each discipline:
Other Information
Students studying Business will be required to travel to both Innovation Campus (Wollongong) and Sydney Campus to attend classes for coursework subjects.
For further information email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au