Program Overview

Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics), Master of Business Administration

Overview

This double degree is ideal for resources-industry professionals who wish to consolidate their business and management skills. It combines a Master of Science with Curtin's internationally accredited and highly regarded MBA.

Streams are available for students with a technical background and those with a non-technical background.

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics), Master of Business Administration
• Duration: 2.5 years full-time or the equivalent in part-time study
• Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
• CRICOS: The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas. G
• Location: The Curtin campuses or teaching locations where units of this course are offered. Perth city

Admission Criteria

Applicants require a bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Graduates from either the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Business or the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics will be considered qualified for entry. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

• English Requirements: Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Application Requirements

If you’re applying for the Master of Science (Mineral and Energy Economics), Master of Business Administration (MBA) course, you’ll 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.

• Part A: Employer Recommendation [.pdf – 97.3 kB]
• Part B: Referee Report [.pdf – 127 kB]
• Part C: Application Statement [.pdf – 57.3 kB]
• Part D: Provide your CV/resume clearly showing your prior work experience and roles that you have held.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Fee Paying Postgraduate: $38,045* (2025 Fee year), $38,045* (2026 Fee year)
• What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place?: A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government.

Location

• Perth city: For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
  • 2025:
    • Trimester 1: On campus
    • Trimester 3: On campus
  • 2026:
    • Trimester 1: On campus
    • Trimester 3: On campus

How to Apply

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

• Perth city: Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.