Master of Business Research at MIT | 2 Years

Master's Degree Business & Management Full Time

Master of Business Research

at Melbourne Institute of Technology · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

110691H

CRICOS provider code

03245K

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$54,960 total

Per year

A$27,480/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Business Research at Melbourne Institute of Technology is a two-year postgraduate degree for people who want to understand how business knowledge gets made, not just how it gets applied. You study research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, literature review, and how to turn a question into a study that stands up to scrutiny. The final stage is a supervised research thesis on a business or management topic you choose. It is the kind of degree you take if you are considering a PhD, or if your job involves producing evidence rather than just using it.

How the degree is structured

Australian master's degrees usually run over two years full time, split into semesters or trimesters. You enrol in units of study, each worth a set number of credit points, and you need a total credit count to graduate. Coursework units come first, covering research methods, data analysis and academic writing. Then you move into the thesis component, working one-on-one with a supervisor. Some universities let you take a research thesis instead of coursework in the final year; check the official course page for the exact structure at MIT.

What you actually do

Expect to read a lot of journal articles, critique other people's studies, and build your own proposal from scratch. You will learn to collect and analyse data, write in an academic register, and defend your choices to a panel. Work-integrated learning is not standard in a research master's, but some students arrange research placements or projects with an organisation. If that is something you want, ask the university before you enrol.

Who it suits

This degree fits three groups: recent graduates with a business or related bachelor degree who want a research career; professionals in management, consulting or public policy who need stronger evidence skills; and international students planning to apply for a PhD in Australia. The Australian Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream lets eligible graduates stay and work after completing the degree, and while you study your visa allows up to 48 hours of work per fortnight. Confirm the current rules with the Department of Home Affairs, and confirm English requirements, fees and intake dates on the official MIT page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Business analyst or research analyst in banking, insurance, retail or government
Policy officer or research officer in the public service
Management consultant or strategy associate
Market research analyst or insights manager
PhD candidate and academic researcher
Data and evaluation roles in not-for-profits and industry bodies

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Business Research at Melbourne Institute of Technology?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$54,960 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Business analyst or research analyst in banking, insurance, retail or governmentPolicy officer or research officer in the public serviceManagement consultant or strategy associateMarket research analyst or insights managerPhD candidate and academic researcherData and evaluation r...

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