3840 - Master of Business (Science and Technology)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MBus(Sci&Tech) |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 065006A |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) Intake is in February and the course is delivered intensively using a range of methods. Some units may need to undertaken at campuses other than Caulfield. |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT |
| Contact details | Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, email: gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Mr John Vaz |
Description
The key element of this course is that it is specifically developed to assist students in the management and commercialisation of leading edge medical/scientific or technology projects.
The course comprises units from the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Business and Economics, and introduces students to the concepts of business, commercialisation planning, intellectual property and patents, marketing, innovation, law, economics, contemporary management and organisational issues.
These units are designed to challenge, stimulate and develop professional management performance by applying a broad combination of theoretical and practical approaches to the management of complex organisations.
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this course are to:
- develop a range of essential business skills to assist in the commercialisation of scientific and technical research
- develop the skills to plan, implement and manage these projects.
Requirements
Students must complete 10 core units (72 points):
- AFX9004 New venture finance
- BTX9020 Business law
- ECF9530 Economics
- GSB9004 Accounting for business
- GSB5011 Pathways from science to wealth (12 points)
- GSB5000 Commercialisation project (12 points)
- LAW7433 Patenting for commercialisation
- MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
- MKX5123 Marketing innovation planning
- MKX9160 Foundations of marketing
Alternative exit(s)
Students wishing to exit the Master of Business (Science and Technology) early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:
- Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.
Award(s) received on completion