UOW Course Handbook : Course 1351

Overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in their chosen discipline.The MPhil consists of 24 credit points of coursework and 72 credit points of research thesis, comprising 40,000 words or equivalent. Under the guidance of a supervisory team, of at least two supervisors, students will independently plan and execute a research project that will lead to the production of a thesis. Coursework is taken in the first session of the degree and students will enrol in generic and discipline specific research training subjects including preparation of their research proposal. The training subjects typically include introduction into the role of theory, research design and methodology, literature sourcing, review and critique, bibliography organisation, structuring and writing a dissertation, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation. These subjects expose students to diverse teaching methods. For subject details, see the course structure section below. Students completing the MPhil will make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen discipline. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community. The Faculty offers the following disciplines:

Accounting

Finance

Management and Operations

Marketing

Maritime Law

Delivery

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Course structure

The coursework component of the MPhil includes 24 credit points of coursework subjects, as specified below.

The student’s supervisors, in consultation with the School's Head of Postgraduate Studies, will recommend the appropriate elective subjects for students in all other disciplines.

On successful completion of coursework subjects, students work with their supervisors to complete a research thesis.

96 Credit points

Core Subjects for Business Students6 Credit points

Business Discipline Coursework Subjects18 Credit points

Students complete 18 credit points of coursework subjects from their chosen discipline.

Accounting18 Credit points

Finance18 Credit points

Finance students will have to complete the two additional core subjects (12 credit points) and one elective subject from the list below.

Management and Operations18 Credit points

Choose 18 credit points from the list below

Marketing18 Credit points

Maritime Law Discipline Coursework Subjects24 Credit points

Thesis 72 Credit points

Electives for International Students

International students may also be able to enrol in one or more of the following subjects with approval from the supervisor and the Head of Postgraduate studies of their school. RESH901 or RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree. GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is also available to international students.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge.

Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories.

Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community.

Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.

Professional recognition / accreditation

AACSB

Professional body / Association name:AACSB

Details:The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.

Accreditation Period:2024

Pathways and nested qualifications

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Handbook

1351 - Master of Philosophy - Faculty of Business and Law