The Masters of Business (Research) is offered as a stand-alone degree and in conjunction with a PhD in Business. The degree develops student research capability and advanced knowledge in preparation to make a significant contribution of knowledge through original investigation.
Research capability is developed through intense instruction, study, and supervision. Skills and knowledge acquired in the chosen area of study are utilized in original research developed with academic supervision, culminating in a master’s thesis.
This degree provides the experience and expert knowledge to approach PhD studies and a research career confidently.
The Master of Business (Research) provides students with advanced research skills and exposes them to the latest innovations in theoretical and empirical business research.
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Course fees
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Local student
Research Training Program
The majority of domestic students who are offered entry to a graduate research degree will have the cost of their tuition fees covered by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. If you are granted an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship you are not required to pay tuition fees for up to the maximum period of time allowable to complete your study.
Recipients of an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship should however still expect to pay the ongoing costs of being part of an academic environment and conducting research. In addition to ongoing costs, you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Scholarships
In addition, research scholarships up to the value of $40,000 are available to support living expenses for domestic students to study master's by research and doctoral programs at UTS.
Tuition fee calculations
Tuition fees and RTP Fee Offset Scholarship amounts are incurred pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
Tuition fees for international students vary between courses and range from A$19,840 to A$34,080 per year. Tuition fees for postgraduate research degrees are charged pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
Tuition fees for international postgraduate research students can be found using fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per session for 2024 is $20730. The expected number of sessions are 4.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
The Master of Business (Research) holders possess the experience and expert knowledge to pursue a research or management-level position in government and industry. The degree also develops research capabilities essential for the conduct of PhD level research for those interested in further developing research expertise for application in government or industry or in a career in academia.
Course structure
Course structure explained
Students must complete 96 credit points comprised of roughly 1/3 each in expert discipline knowledge, research training, and a thesis. The exact breakdown depends on the discipline area. Required core subjects develop a foundation of advanced knowledge and research capabilities. Students will additionally choose from a range of electives subjects specific to their needs and research interests.
The course can be completed in a minimum of two years of full-time study.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
Each applicant is required, prior to application, to complete an expression-of-interest application with the Business School.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 with a writing score 176.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
The degree may be taken as part of an articulated MRes+PhD. Students enrolled as articulating students will articulate into the PhD subject to satisfactory performance in the degree.
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