Master of Business – Business and Law (By Research)
A research-focused master’s degree blending business and law for advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
Best for:Best for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related fields who have honoured-level academic achievement and seek to specialise in research-driven business and law studies.
Overview
This Master of Business – Business and Law (By Research) programme at RMIT University offers students the opportunity to conduct independent research in a project or thesis mode. Located in Melbourne, the programme is designed for graduates seeking to develop advanced analytical, synthesis, and communication skills in interdisciplinary fields. Applicants will engage in rigorous research, contributing to the understanding of business and law intersections. The programme caters to those with a strong academic background and a passion for research, preparing them for diverse career paths in academia, policy, or industry.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in business and law, either through a project or thesis mode.
- Develop advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to synthesise complex information.
- Communicate research findings effectively for academic and professional audiences.
- Collaborate with academic supervisors to refine research questions and methodologies.
- Engage in rigorous academic writing and presentation of research outcomes.
Requirements
Degree required: A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline, awarded with honours. The degree must include a research component (e.g., thesis, research projects, or methodology courses) comprising at least 25% of a full-time academic year. Applicants must have achieved at least a credit average in their final year. Alternatively, evidence of equivalent academic qualifications or experience demonstrating research potential may be considered.
Degree offered: Master of Business – Business and Law (By Research)
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic research).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic excellence with honours-level achievement in a relevant field.
- Experience with research methodology or thesis writing.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate findings clearly.
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with honours or equivalent.
- Research component requirement of at least 25% of a full-time academic year.
- Minimum credit average in the final year of undergraduate studies.
- Alternative qualifications or experience may be considered if they demonstrate research potential.
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How to apply
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Applicants must submit an online application through RMIT University’s research programme portal. Required documents typically include a CV, academic transcripts, a research proposal, and reference letters. Detailed application instructions are available on RMIT’s official website.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Research proposal or project outline
- Two or three reference letters
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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