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
• Financial support

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 2009 will be $2,400 per unit**. Units run through the Graduate School of Business (for example MBA units) will cost $2,850 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 (2009)**
Graduate Certificate	4 units	$   9,600
Postgraduate Diploma of Business	8 units	$ 19,200
Master	12 units	$ 28,800
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	12 units	$ 34,200
Master of Commerce	16 units	$ 38,400

* 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

For more information on fees for coursework courses contact:

Postgraduate Student Services
Curtin Business School
Telephone: +61 8 9266 7715
Fax: +61 8 9266 3096
Email: business@cbs.curtin.edu.au

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.

Contact

Ms Jo Boycott
Telephone: +61 8 9266 4301
Joanne.Boycott@cbs.curtin.edu.au


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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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