Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Research in Business in Sydney Australia | Macquarie University
Macquarie University
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
34,500
(c. USD24,332.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Top-tier research serves as the cornerstone for groundbreaking discoveries, technological progress, economic prosperity, and intellectual advancement. Within business studies, this research delivers critical insights across diverse areas including international development, ethical business practices, purchasing behavior, accessible finance, and initiatives to alleviate poverty and enhance societal wellbeing. Contemporary research maintains its crucial position in elevating living standards globally while strengthening organizational performance across various sectors.
The Master of Research in Business offers specialized postgraduate training designed to prepare students for doctoral completion in three years, should they pursue academic research. Under the guidance of field specialists, you'll concentrate on research methodologies while developing expertise in a specific sub-discipline, culminating in a comprehensive 20,000-word dissertation. This program equally prepares graduates for professional opportunities in diverse non-academic environments, both domestically and internationally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2 years
Standard Entry Requirements
The Master of Research (MRes) is Macquarie University's two year (equivalent full-time) research training pathway program to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
The Master of Research equips students with intensive research preparation before beginning doctoral study. The minimum requirement for admission to an MRes degree is:
Bachelor or higher award from a recognised institution
Minimum overall GPA of 4.38 on a 7 point scale and GPA of 5.25 at 300 level
A research proposal (a short paragraph is sufficient).
A high level of English language proficiency.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for admission directly into the second year of the Master of Research if:
You hold an honours degree or,
A masters degree
You may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) up to 80 credit points. If you are seeking direct entry into Year 2 of the program with RPL, please select the MRes course on your application. You will be required to provide a more detailed research proposal (approximately 1 page describing your proposed project).
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
- TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
- PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
- Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
- Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
- Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent
Tuition
AUD
34,500