Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics)

Program Overview

Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics)

Overview

The Master of Science (Minerals and Energy Economics) is a postgraduate degree that provides students with a thorough foundation in resource sector management and general business theories. The course is designed to help professionals move into senior management or decision-making roles in the minerals and energy sector.

Admission Criteria

Applicants for this course require a bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Graduates from the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Minerals and Energy Economics will be considered qualified for entry. Applicants must also meet University Academic and English language entry standards (IELTS requirement of 6.0 overall, with no individual band less than 6).

Fees and Scholarships

The domestic fee-paying postgraduate tuition fee for 2025 is $33,664. Fees are indicative only and may vary depending on the course options and time taken to complete.

Location

The course is offered at the Perth city campus.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted directly to Curtin University. The application deadlines vary depending on the intake period.

Course Structure

The course consists of 300 credits, which can be completed in 1.5 years full-time or the equivalent in part-time study. There are two intakes per year, in Trimester 1 and Trimester 3.

Research Areas

The course covers various research areas, including:

• Economic, financial, and management issues in the minerals and energy sector
• Resource sector management and general business theories
• Minerals and energy developments and their impact on local and regional communities
• International, regional, local, and cross-jurisdictional policies, procedures, and industry outcomes

What You'll Learn

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Examine and evaluate economic and financial models and trends that affect the minerals and energy sector
• Analyse problems and issues that pertain to the mineral and energy sector and incorporate evidenced-based solutions
• Access appropriate database sources, using software packages to manipulate, evaluate, and synthesise information
• Develop skills in gathering and organising information from several sources and recognising and rectifying known gaps in knowledge
• Explore and analyse how minerals and energy developments impact local and regional communities and other stakeholders
• Recognise and respond appropriately to the needs of different groups in terms of professional behaviour

Specialisations

The course offers two specialisations:

• Mineral Economics
• Energy Economics

Credit for Recognised Learning

Students may be eligible for credit for recognised learning (CRL) based on their previous study or work experience.

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. The IELTS requirement for this course is 6.0 overall, with no individual band less than 6.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit an employer recommendation form, a referee report, and a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles held.