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Overview

The Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies is a pathway program for students wishing to undertake a PhD degree in the UNSW Business School – it is the first component of the UNSW Business School’s Doctoral Program. The Business School’s Doctoral Program is an elite, boutique program and rivals the best … For more content click the Read More button below. The Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies is the first year of the Doctoral Program and constitutes one year of advanced coursework, including a research project. The degree has three core courses, providing a broadening of background in business research for all Doctoral students. Students also undertake a specialisation, ensuring they have completed appropriate field-specific preparatory advanced coursework for their chosen PhD degree. Entry into the PhD component of the Doctoral program requires a minimum overall average of 75 in the Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies and a minimum score of 85 in the Research Project Seminar.

The Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies is the first year of the Doctoral Program and constitutes one year of advanced coursework, including a research project. The degree has three core courses, providing a broadening of background in business research for all Doctoral students. Students also undertake a specialisation, ensuring they have completed appropriate field-specific preparatory advanced coursework for their chosen PhD degree. Entry into the PhD component of the Doctoral program requires a minimum overall average of 75 in the Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies and a minimum score of 85 in the Research Project Seminar.

Learning Outcomes

Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.

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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.

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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.

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Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.

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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.

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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.

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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.

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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisation Requirements

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.
Note: Selection of enrolment in COMM8101 or COMM8102 will be determined by the stream convenor.

Core Courses

One of the following:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission are:

The equivalent of a three-year undergraduate degree plus a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline from UNSW with an overall average grade of at least 75 (Distinction), OR the equivalent of multiple undergraduate degrees (eg a dual degree) from UNSW with at least one in a relevant discipline and an overall average grade of at least 75 (Distinction), OR the equivalent of a four-year degree of Bachelor with first or upper second class Honours from UNSW in a relevant discipline.

For international students, a high degree of English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each band)

For applicants of the Economics stream, results for the GRE unless waived by the Stream Convenor.

For applicants of the Marketing stream, results for the GMAT unless waived by the Stream Convenor.

A 300 word statement of research interests.

The contact details of three potential referees.

Admission will ultimately be at the discretion of the UNSW Business School and will rely on the Business School having appropriate research supervision capacity and resources available for an applicant’s research interests.

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

A pass average is required to remain in the Masters degree.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1521 - Accounting

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1525 - Information Systems

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1535 - Taxation and Business Law

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1540 - Economics

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1545 - Actuarial Studies

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1550 - Marketing

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1561 - Banking and Finance

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1605 - Organisation and Management

Master of Philosophy - MPhil2585 - Commerce & Economics

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Additional Expenses and Resources

(Since this will be offered from 2019, it is assumed that there will be three trimesters and so the "Summer Term" fields are used to record trimester 3 contact hours.) No specific resource requirements specified.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

1 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

AQF Level

Level 9

Award Type

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies - MPBS

CRICOS Code

096892J

Pre-Doctoral Business Studies

8635

48 Units of Credit