STRP-BUMIN v.1 Business of Mining Stream (MIntlBus)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

This stream consists of units that provide a specialisation in an aligned discipline area that compliments and enhances employability of Master of International Business graduates already working in or interested in careers in the mining sector. It has been developed in close collaboration with business and the resources industry to ensure the syllabus is comprehensive and will meet legal registration requirements.

Career Opportunities

Mineral economists, supply chain, mining engineer, metallurgist,corporate, governance, mine management.

Structure

This stream is delivered in the form of lectures and tutorials, either face to face or online. Students are required to complete a project unit in consultation with academic staff or external university recognised associates, inclusive of the Unit Coordinator. This stream would require students to attend intensive classes at the Perth City campus (Graduate School of Business).

Duration and Availability

This stream is available in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2.

YEAR 0 TRIMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ECON6008 v.1 Natural Resources Economics 36.0 25.0
ECON6015 v.1 ** Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 36.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 0 TRIMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ECON6020 v.1 Commodity Derivatives and Risk Management 36.0 25.0
MGMT6040 v.1 Resource Sector Management 36.0 25.0
50.0

* ECON6015 has a pre-requisite of ECON5014 and will require a pre-requisite waiver based on the other units that students would complete in the MIB

** ECON6015 has a pre-requisite of ECON5014 and will require a pre-requisite waiver based on the other units that students would complete in the Master of International Business course.

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