Master of Biotechnology with the degree of Master of Commerce with a specialisation in Business Management and Organisations
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Overview
Master of Commerce provides both an understanding of a multidisciplinary approach to Biotechnology as well as the opportunity to acquire functional business skills.The Master of Biotechnology offers students a core competency in advanced molecular biotechnology approaches including molecular biology, protein bioechemistry, proteomics and applied microbiology. In addition it offers students postgraduate level skills in critical thinking, literature and peer review, and experimental design.
The Master of Commerce delivers a flexible, student-centred and relevant postgraduate business education in a range of disciplines. It is highly practical and designed to meet the career needs of graduates.
The Business Management and Organisation specialisation draws upon contemporary research to teach industry relevant business management and organisational practices.
Degrees offering Business Management and Organisations
Key features
- This specialisation provides an insight into the field of management and organisational studies.
- Provides theoretical knowledge and relevant practical applications via best practice cases.
- Develops skills necessary to plan, organise and lead organisational members.
Minimum course duration
1.5 years full time/ equivalent part time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable for students aspiring to hold generalist line manager positions or those preparing for a career in senior management within their occupational area of speciality.
Course fee
AUD $21,152 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a university degree equivalent in standing to a three-year Australian bachelor degree and should have gained a GPA of 2.70 or more (out of 4.00).
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 64 |
| Minimum number of credit points required at 800 level or above | 56 |
| Minimum number of credit points required at 600 level | 8 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Commerce | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Science | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double master.
| 600 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 8cp from | ACCG611 | |||
| ACCG612 | |||||
| ACCG613 | |||||
| ACCG614 | |||||
| ACCG615 | |||||
| BUS651 | |||||
| ECON632 | |||||
| ECON633 | |||||
| ECON634 | |||||
| ECON649 | |||||
| MKTG696 | |||||
| ACST601 | |||||
| ACST602 | |||||
| ACST603 | |||||
| ACST604 | 8 | ||||
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | CBMS807 | Bioethics and Biotechnology | 4 | ||
| Required | CBMS832 | Protein Discovery and Analysis | 4 | ||
| Required | CBMS833 | Functional Proteomics | 4 | ||
| Required | CBMS852 | Molecular Biology and Genomics | 4 | ||
| Required | CBMS880 | Molecular and Medical Biotechnology | 4 | ||
| Required | 12cp from | CBMS803 | Organic and Biological Chemistry A | ||
| CBMS804 | Organic and Biological Chemistry B | ||||
| CBMS884 | Biotechnology Industry Internship | ||||
| CBMS837 | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | ||||
| CBMS825 | Chemical Analysis II | ||||
| CBMS842 | Medicinal Chemistry | ||||
| ICOM821 | Intercultural Communication | ||||
| ITEC843 | Research and Development Practice and Management | ||||
| STAT817 | Bioinformatics | ||||
| STAT830 | Prelude to Bioinformatics | 12 | |||
| Required | 8cp from | BUS units at 800 or 900 level | |||
| MKTG units at 800 or 900 level | 8 | ||||
| Required | 1 Specialisation from the list below | 16 | |||
Notes
- Not all specialisations can be completed in the minimum time
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 600 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | BUS651 | 4 | |||
| Recommended | MKTG696 | 4 | |||
| Recommended | 8cp from | ACCG611 | |||
| ACCG614 | |||||
| ACST603 | |||||
| ECON632 | 8 | ||||
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | BUS815 | Behaviour in Organisations | 4 | ||
| Required | BUS827 | Entrepreneurship in Business | 4 | ||
| Required | BUS832 | Leadership and Management | 4 | ||
| Required | BUS845 | Strategic Management | 4 | ||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Account Executive
- General Management
- Management Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Operations Analyst
- Senior positions can include the role of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer
Employers
- Large and small businesses
- Business analyst firms
- Financial institutions
- Marketing and PR firms
- Government organisations
- Management consultancy firms
Average starting salary
Graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to the Graduate Careers Australia, the median starting salary for masters coursework graduates in business studies is $90,000.
Profiles
Our Expertise
Gordon Brooks
Gordon began his career as an engineer, progressing through managerial roles in engineering, operations, sales and marketing, business development and general management before becoming an academic.
His research interests are in the areas of commitment, organisational behaviour, consumer behaviour, business demographics and student-group attitudes.
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