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Master of Business (Science and Technology)

The Monash Master of Business (Science and Technology) is offered by the Monash Graduate School of Business in collaboration with the Monash Asia Pacific Centre for Science and Wealth Creation.

The key element of the Master of Business (MBus) program that differentiates it from other programs is its specific intent to assist students in commercialising leading edge medical, scientific and technology research projects. Building on your existing knowledge, the program will expose you to the pathways available to translate scientific and technical research into economic wealth. It will teach you the fundamental business, economics, legal and management skills required to contribute to this process.

Features of the Master of Business

  • The program aims to provide science and technology students with essential business skills in order to further their careers.
  • The program is customised to suit science and technology students.
  • The program will be delivered using a range of methods including block mode teaching, seminars, practical work.
  • The program is designed to be completed in one calendar year, commencing in February.

Career options

There are many employment possibilities for graduates of this degree:

  • Entrepreneur in a science/technology-based start-up company
  • Management in science/technology-based companies
  • Science/technology policy development
  • Advisor on scientific/technology projects within the banking, finance, and investment community
  • Project management and consulting
  • R & D management/administration
  • Scientific research (with the advantage of understanding its role in the economy)

Course structure

Overall the program comprises six 6-point units from the Monash Graduate School of Business, two 6-point units from Law and two 12-point units from Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences developed especially for this course by the Asia Pacific Centre for Science and Wealth Creation.

On-campus Caulfield, Clayton, City Master of Business (Science and Technology
Duration 1.5 years condensed into a 1 year intensive delivery
full-time only - (not available part-time) February intake only
Course code 3840
CRICOS code 050789G
Entry requirements A pass degree in one of the following or related disciplines: science, medicine, health, pharmacy, technology, engineering
English requirements

Students must meet the minimum english language requirement. For international students that is an overall IELTS of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5

Fee information

Fee information for this program

Please note: This program is 1.5 years condensed into 1 year, therefore the full cost of the degree will be incurred in the one year.

Course structure 10 units
Core units
  • AFX9004 New venture financing and accounting
  • BTX9020 Business Law
  • ECF9530 Economics
  • GSB9004 Accounting for business
  • GSB5011 Pathways from science to wealth (12 points)
  • GSB5000 Commercialisation project (12 points)
  • LAW7449 Patenting for commericalisation
  • MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
  • MKX5123 Marketing innovation planning
  • MKX9160 Foundations of marketing
 Elective units There are no elective units for this degree
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Enquiries

For more information on the Master of Business (Science and Technology), please contact the Monash GSB:

Phone:
Email:
Webform:
1300 784 990
gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au
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