The overall aim of the program is to equip managers with the skills and knowledge to apply current research methods in their investigation and resolution of organisationally-based problems. Honours Degree of Master Facilities for the completion of the honours degree of Master by research are available in all Schools. To be eligible for consideration for admission an applicant must normally possess a Bachelor degree with first or second-class honours from a recognised tertiary institution. The minimum period of candidature for full-time candidates is one year, the maximum period three years. For part-time candidates the minimum is two years, the maximum five years.
Examination is by thesis.
Some units of coursework may be included in a candidate's program. In special circumstances the Postgraduate Studies Committee may approve the admission of candidates to undertake external research degrees. Before admission can be approved, the candidate and the School of registration must provide detailed information about how the following conditions will be met. The place of study and research outside the University must be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee. The Postgraduate Studies Committee, on the recommendation of the Head of School, will appoint a person at the place of study as an associate supervisor for the candidate, unless the Committee determines, in special circumstances, that an associate supervisor does not need to be appointed.