Fees & finance options
Course fees for postgraduate degrees can be a significant hurdle when considering further study. Apart from the reward of potential increased future earnings through your additional qualification - there is financial assistance available.
Fees
Fees for coursework courses are payable in advance each semester and are charged on a unit by unit basis. Curtin Business School postgraduate units for 2010 will be $2,525 per unit**. Units run through the Curtin Graduate School of Business (for example MBA units) will cost $3000 per unit**. Please note, fees may vary unit by unit. For specific unit fee details, visit the Curtin fee website.
To reach an indicative total course fee, multiply the unit fee by the number of units in your course of interest. The table below is indicative only – total course cost may vary based on unit variations**.
| Course type | No of units* | Indicative total cost (2010)** |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 4 units | $ 10,100 |
| Postgraduate Diploma of Business | 8 units | $ 20,200 |
| Master | 12 units | $ 30,300 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 12 units | $ 36,000 |
| Master of Commerce | 16 units | $ 40,400 |
* Number of units may vary in some cases. Refer to course overviews for particular course details
** Refer to Curtin’s fees website for variations on a unit by unit basis
*** The MBA is a 300 credit point degree
Fees for higher degree by research
The fee structures vary between postgraduate coursework and research courses. Prospective research course students are advised to contact the Curtin Business School Divisional Graduate Studies Officer for fee information.
International Students
This webpage information is intended for Australian citizens and permanent residents only. Information for International Students can be found on the Future International Students website.
Financial support for Australian Residents
The financial implications of postgraduate study may seem overwhelming but there are ways to minimise the impact.
FEE-HELP
Australian citizens and holders of permanent humanitarian visas undertaking postgraduate study have the option of applying for FEE-HELP. This scheme offers all eligible students an income contingent loan facility to pay their postgraduate fees in courses at Curtin.
Visit the "Going to Uni" website to find out more
Austudy, Abstudy and Youth Allowance
The Federal Government operates Austudy and Abstudy schemes that provide living and other allowances to full-time students enrolled in approved courses.
Find out more
Employer assistance
Have you approached your employer and discussed professional development? Many employers are offering study leave or assistance with course fees to encourage career development.
http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/finassist.cfm
Tax benefits
Your enrolment in postgraduate study at Curtin may entitle you to an income tax deduction for tuition fees and related expenses. You may be able to claim for:
- tuition fees
- textbooks, stationery and photocopying costs
- student association fees
- depreciation of your computer (or the portion of its use relating to the course work)
- interest incurred on an expenses loan
- travel between home and the University or work and the University
Visit the Australian Taxation Office for more information or telephone: 13 28 61
Scholarships
A number of postgraduate scholarships are available, mainly for higher degrees by research.
Find out more at Curtin's scholarships website.
Grants and Fellowships
Curtin's Office of Research and Development is responsible for the submission of all research grant applications.
Find out more at the Curtin Research and Development site.
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