James Cook University Course and Subject Handbook - 2009

FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS

Postgraduate Award Requirements

Postgraduate Courses

Research Activities

FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS AND THE CREATIVE ARTS — POSTGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 AWARDS

The graduate degrees shall be:

Corporate Master of Business AdministrationCorpMBA
Master of Administration (Tourism) MAdmin(Tourism)
Master of Business Administration MBA
Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution MBA-MDispResol
Master of Business Administration-Master of Information TechnologyMBA-MInfTech
Master of CommerceNot offered in 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course. MCom
Master of Creative ArtsMCrA
Master of Dispute Resolution MDispResol
Master of EconomicsMEc
Master of International Professional Accounting Not offered in 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.MIPA
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality ManagementMIntlTourism&HospMgt
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business AdministrationMIntlTourism&HospMgt-MBA
Master of LawsLLM
Master of MusicMMus
Master of Professional Accounting MPA
Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)Course disestablished from 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course. MPA(Adv)
Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration MPA-MBA
Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration MPH-MBA
Master of TourismMTourism

1.2 There shall be awards of:

Postgraduate Diploma of CommerceNot offered in 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.PGDipCom
Postgraduate Diploma of Economics PGDipEc
Graduate Diploma of AccountingGDipAcc
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration GDipBusAdmin
Graduate Diploma of Creative ArtsGDipCrA
Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution GDipDispResol
Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies GDipLegStud
Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management GDipIntlHospMgt
Graduate Diploma of TourismNot offered in 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course. GDipTourism
Graduate Certificate of AccountingGCertAcc
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration GCertBusAdmin
Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution GCertDispResol
Graduate Certificate of Ecotourism GCertEcotourism
Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality ManagementGCertIntlHospMgt
Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies GCertLegStud
Graduate Certificate of TourismGCertTourism

1.3 Higher Doctorate awards associated with this faculty shall be:

Doctor of BusinessDBus
Doctor of CommerceDCom
Doctor of Economics DEc
Doctor of LawsLLD
(Award requirements for these courses are shown under Doctorate Degree Requirements)

CORPORATE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

see also Courses, Corporate Master of Business Administration

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Corporate Master of Business Administration (CorpMBA) if that person has:

2. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal expected time for completion of the award is 18 months of study.

3. PROGRAM OF STUDY

A candidate for the award shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Postgraduate Courses to obtain 36 credit points.

4. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

No advanced standing is granted for undergraduate study or degree completion.

5. Other postgradaute advanced standing subject to individual assessment.

6. No advanced standing is granted for prior work experience.

7. SPECIALISATIONS

Not available.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

see also Courses, Master of Business Administration

1. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Business Administration (hereinafter referred to as the ‘coursework’ degree) if that person:

2.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is 18 months full time study or three years part-time.

2.2 The maximum time for completion is six years.

2.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

3. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Master of Business Administration shall follow an approved course of study as shown under Postgraduate Courses to obtain 36 credit points.

4.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

The faculty may give advanced standing for up to 24 credit points on the basis of successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or up to 12 credit points on the basis of successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration at this University; or in the event that any subject(s) were completed at graduate level at another institution of higher education, then the faculty may grant a maximum of up to 18 credit points advanced standing. No advanced standing will be granted for undergraduate studies.

4.2 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 4.1 above.

4.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 4.1, a person who has completed the 12 credit points specified for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration or the 18 credit points specified for the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration may be given advanced standing for those subjects providing:

5.1 PROGRAM OF STUDY – MBA MAJORS

Students wishing to pursue a major within the MBA must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points from postgraduate business administration subjects as shown under the Postgraduate Courses plus a further 12 credit points of study in an MBA major as shown under the Postgraduate Courses.

5.2 This 12 credit point major will be included on the MBA testamur.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-MASTER OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

see also Courses, Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution shall be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may be admitted to the Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution if that person:

3.1 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION

A candidate for the degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Postgraduate Courses to obtain 48 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects and elective subjects.

3.2 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant school for that subject.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is two years full time study or four years part time.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is eight years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 Candidates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution, Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution, Master of Business Administration or Master of Dispute Resolution and who wish to seek advanced standing towards the joint Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution will be required to surrender the relevant award.

5.4 The maximum advanced standing granted, except under Requirement 5.3 above, shall not exceed 24 credit points in total and not more than 12 credit points for either component of the joint degree.

5.5 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by Requirement 5.1 and 5.2 above.

5.6 No advanced standing will be granted for undergraduate studies or work experience.

5.7 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous eight years.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AND REVERSE ORDER OF DEGREES)

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology section of this Handbook.

refer to Master of Information Technology- Master of Business Administration

MASTER OF COMMERCE, MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

see also Courses, Master of Commerce

Note: The Master of Commerce is not offered in 2009.

1. FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME

A candidate for the degree of Master of Commerce or the degree of Master of Administration (Tourism) may pursue the program of study as a full-time or part-time student.

1.1 ADMISSION — APPLICATION

An application to enrol for either of the above degrees shall be submitted to the Registrar and shall be accompanied by a proposal of the program of study for the purpose of obtaining the degree. In the case of a person relying on qualifications from another university the application shall also be accompanied by evidence of qualifications to be a candidate.

1.2 ADMISSION — CONSULTATION

Before applying for admission an intending candidate shall consult with the Head of the School as to qualifications and as to the work to be carried out within the proposed course of study.

1.3 ADMISSION — ENROLMENT

If the Pro-Vice-Chancellor approves the enrolment the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar a higher degree enrolment form.

1.4 ADMISSION — ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES

A person may enrol for a Master’s degree if, in the field (Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics and Statistics, French, Geography, History and Political Science or Tourism) in which the degree is sought, that person:

1.5 MINIMUM PERIOD OF STUDY

A candidate shall pursue at this University the program of study and/or research approved by the faculty for not less than one calendar year nor more than two calendar years in the case of a full-time student and for not less than two calendar years nor more than four calendar years in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School.

1.6 A candidate may apply at any time to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor to have his or her candidature suspended for a period not exceeding one year. If approved, this period of suspension will not apply to the calculation of the maximum period prescribed in Requirement 1.5.

1.7 COMMENCEMENT DATE

The date upon which candidature begins shall be determined by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

2. PROGRAM OF STUDY

Evaluation predominantly by thesis

2.1 Subject to the general direction of the Head of School concerned a candidate shall pursue the course of study and the preparation of the thesis under the immediate direction of a supervisor appointed by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor after consultation with the Head of School. The candidate shall attend such classes and do such work as the Head of the School or the supervisor may require and shall attend at the University for consultation with the supervisor as and when the supervisor may require.

2.2 PROGRESS REPORTS

A candidate shall submit to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, through the supervisor, half-yearly reports each of not more than two hundred and fifty words on progress in the course of study and research.

2.3 THESIS

A candidate shall submit a thesis on a subject approved by the faculty.

2.4 The thesis may not be submitted until the candidate has completed the approved course of study and research. Before submitting the thesis the candidate shall obtain the advice and comments of the supervisor on the final draft thereof.

2.5 Two copies of the thesis, bound in the prescribed way, shall be submitted.

2.6 OTHER ORIGINAL WORK

Other original work of the candidate relevant to the program of research being carried out by the candidate may be submitted in addition to the thesis for consideration by the examiners.

2.7 THESIS EXAMINATION

The thesis and any other original work submitted by the candidate shall be referred to at least two examiners appointed by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the appropriate Head of School, at least one of whom shall be external to this University unless the faculty in special circumstances determines otherwise. The examiners shall submit to the faculty through the Registrar their recommendations as to whether the thesis is of sufficient merit to warrant the awarding of the Masters degree. The examiners may require the candidate to submit to a written or oral examination on the subject of the thesis.

3. PROGRAM OF STUDY

Evaluation predominantly by coursework

3.1 The candidate shall undertake a prescribed course of study and have satisfied written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the Head of the School and approved by the faculty. The submission of the original and two copies of a dissertationThe form of presentation of dissertation or thesis is available at the University Library. on an approved research topic may be required as part of the examination.

3.2 EXAMINATION

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, on the advice of the Head of the School in which the candidate is registered, shall appoint at least two examiners one of whom shall be external to the University.

3.3 The faculty, on considering the reports of the examiners, may recommend the award of the degree, refuse the degree or require the candidate to submit to a further examination.

3.4 Before re-assessment, which will be within a period not exceeding one calendar year, the candidate may be required to

A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners at the second attempt shall not again be eligible for candidature for a Masters degree in the same discipline.

4. AWARDS

Candidates who have fulfilled the conditions prescribed and have satisfied the examiners shall be recommended for the award of the degree of Master of Commerce or the degree of Master of Administration (Tourism), the latter (by research only).

MASTER OF CREATIVE ARTS

Note: The requirements for this degree should be read in conjunction with the University requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Award Masters by Research.

1. ENTITLEMENT TO ENROL

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Creative Arts if that person:

2. TIME FOR ENROLMENT

An application to enrol for the degree shall be lodged with the Registrar at least eight weeks before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence.

3. LENGTH OF COURSE

A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements for the degree in not less than one year nor more than two years and a part-time candidate in not less than two years nor more than four years.

4. FIELD OF STUDY

A candidate shall pursue research and creative activities as negotiated with the Head of School of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.

5. REQUIREMENTS

A candidate shall be required to complete and submit for examination as directed by the Head of School an integrated project including: (a) creative work in the chosen discipline(s); (b) appropriate documentary evidence of the creative practice underpinning the work; (c) a thesis of at least 30,000 words synthesising the research and creative practice.

6. No integrated project shall be accepted for examination if the substance has been published prior to candidature or accepted for a degree or diploma in another institution.

7. ASSESSMENT

On completion of the work the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three copies of the thesis prepared in accordance with directions given to candidates from time to time.

8. EXAMINATION

Two examiners shall be appointed, at least one of whom shall be external to the University, to examine the thesis and associated practical submission.

MASTER OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

see also Courses, Master of Dispute Resolution

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Master of Dispute Resolution will be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may be admitted to the Master of Dispute Resolution if that person:

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is 12 months full time study or two years part time.

3.2 The maximum time for completion is six years.

3.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence is two years.

4. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Master of Dispute Resolution shall follow an approved course of study, as shown under Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 24 credit points.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

Candidates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution and who wish to seek advanced standing towards the Master of Dispute Resolution will be required to surrender the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of the School of Law, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Master of Dispute Resolution, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.2 above.

5.4 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirement 5.2 and 5.3 above shall not exceed six credit points or up to 12 credit points for dispute resolution subjects offered at this University.

MASTER OF ECONOMICS

see also Courses, Master of Economics

1. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

The degree of Master of Economics may be undertaken in the School of Business.

2. The degree may be undertaken predominantly by research or predominantly by coursework.

3. A candidate for the Master of Economics predominantly by research shall fulfil the conditions of the University Requirements for the Postgraduate Award Masters by Research.

4. A candidate for the degree may pursue the prescribed program of study as a full-time or part-time student.

5. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Master of Economics if that person:

6. MINIMUM PERIOD OF STUDY

A candidate shall pursue at this University the program of study and/or research approved by the faculty for not less than one year nor more than two years in the case of a full-time student and for not less than two years nor more than four years in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of School.

7. A candidate may apply at any time to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor to have his or her candidature suspended for a period not exceeding one year. If approved, this period of suspension will not apply to the calculation of the maximum period prescribed in Requirement 6.

8. COMMENCEMENT DATE

The date upon which candidature begins shall be determined by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

9.1 PROGRAM OF STUDY

Evaluation predominantly by thesis

See University Requirements for the Postgraduate Award Masters by Research.

9.2 Evaluation predominantly by coursework

10 AWARDS

The faculty, on considering the reports of the examiners of the thesis or minor thesis and/or the candidate’s coursework results (as appropriate), may recommend the award of the degree, recommend that the degree not be awarded or recommend that the candidate be required to submit to a further examination.

11. Before re-assessment, which will be within a period not exceeding one calendar year, the candidate may be required to

A candidate who fails to satisfy the examiners at the second attempt shall not again be eligible for candidature for a Masters degree in the same discipline.

12. Candidates who have fulfilled the conditions prescribed and have satisfied the examiners shall be eligible to be awarded the degree of Master of Economics.

13. ADVANCED STANDING FOR OTHER STUDIES

Candidates who have been awarded the Postgraduate Diploma of Economics from James Cook University and who wish to use the credit points obtained towards the Master of Economics will be required to surrender the Postgraduate Diploma of Economics before the Master of Economics is conferred.

14. A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another program, which the Pro-Vice- Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of School, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Master of Economics may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

15. The maximum advanced standing granted under requirement 14 above shall not exceed 12 credit points.

16. Students who have passed more than 12 credit points in subjects that are equivalent in nature to those listed above, may only apply for advanced standing for 12 credit points. However, they may be exempted from other ‘equivalent’ credit points, taking approved optional subjects in their place, or extending the size of the thesis to fulfil course requirements.

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Note: The Master of International Professional Accounting is not offered in 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.

see also Courses, Master of International Professional Accounting

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A candidate for the Master of International Professional Accounting:

2. PROGRAM OF STUDY

A candidate for the award must:

3. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDIES

Advanced standing for significant and relevant prior studies may be granted to a maximum of 12 credit points.

4. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

Candidature for the award may be by full-time or part-time study.

5. Full-time candidates normally should pursue a minimum of 9 credit points and a maximum of 12 credit points in each period of enrolment.

6. Part-time candidates normally should pursue a minimum of 3 credit points and a maximum of 6 credit points in each period of enrolment.

7. PROGRESSION

The progression of each candidate shall be reviewed at the end of each period of enrolment.

8. Guidance on a program of study may be provided to candidates as an outcome of this review.

9. Enrolment may be suspended or terminated if progression is deemed unsatisfactory following the review.

10. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The course involves a Core Program and an optional Extension Program.

11. Students should complete the Core Program of 36 credit points shown under Postgraduate Courses.

12. Students may choose to extend their Core Program by12 credit points, drawn from subjects which meet membership requirements of CPA Australia.

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

see also Courses, Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

1. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management if that person:

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE

A candidate for the degree shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Postgraduate Courses to obtain 36 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects.

3. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is three study periods (usually 18 months). Part-time students may take a maximum of four years to complete the course.

4. PROGRESSION

In selecting the subjects in which to enrol in any study period the candidate shall adhere as far as possible to the following sequence;

First Study Period
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5205:03 Human Relations in the Workplace
TO5101:03 Tourism Systems Analysis
TO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial
Second Study Period
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
TO5102:03 Tourism Operations Management
TO5104:03 Tourist Management Strategies
TO5202:03 Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
Third Study Period
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
TO5103:03 Global Destination Competitiveness
TO5201:03 Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry
TO5204:03 Ethics in the International Hospitality Industry

5. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDIES

There is no advanced standing for undergraduate subjects. Other postgraduate advanced standing is decided on an individual basis up to a maximum of 12 credit points. There is no advanced standing for work experience.

6. CANCELLATION OF ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced standing gained from previous study from other masters degrees will only apply to studies completed within the last five years of commencing the degree.

7. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR FINAL SUBJECT TOWARDS THE DEGREE

A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the degree and who has gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination for that subject.

8. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEGREE

The degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

see also Courses, Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration shall be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration if that person:

3.1 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION

A candidate for the degree of Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration shall follow an approved course of study as shown under Postgraduate Courses to obtain 48 credit points which shall include the specified core, optional and elective subjects.

3.2 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant school for that subject.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is two years full time study or five years part time.

4.2 The maximum completion time is eight years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor , acting on the advice of the Head of School, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 Candidates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management or have been awarded the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration and who wish to seek advanced standing towards the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration will be required to surrender that award.

5.4 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by Requirement 5.1 and 5.2 above.

5.5 The maximum advanced standing granted, except under Requirement 5.3 above, shall not exceed 24 credit points in total and not more than 12 credit points for either component of the joint degree.

5.6 No advanced standing will be granted for undergraduate studies or work experience.

5.7 Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous five years.

MASTER OF LAWS (BY THESIS OR COURSEWORK)

1. ENTITLEMENT TO ENROL

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Laws by thesis or coursework if that person:

TIME FOR ENROLMENT (COURSEWORK)

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Laws by coursework if that person:

2.1 has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws at this University or at another University or institution of higher education which in the opinion of the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School maintains standards comparable to those applicable at this University; or

2.2 has other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School as equivalent to the requirements of 2.1.

3.1 TIME FOR ENROLMENT (THESIS)

An application to enrol for the degree containing a proposed program of research to be pursued by the applicant shall be lodged with the Registrar at least one month before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence. Before submitting the application the applicant shall consult with the Head of School and obtain approval for the proposed program of research. The title of the proposed research topic and the name of the proposed supervisor shall be submitted for the approval of the faculty by the Head of School within two months of the lodgement of the application to enrol.

3.2 Where the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School is satisfied, by reason of the place of residence or nature of employment of a person who applies to be admitted as a candidate for the degree, that the Head of School or any supervisor will be unable to exercise adequate supervision over the work of that person, the faculty may reject the candidature of that person.

4.1 MASTERS OF LAWS (BY THESIS)

A candidate shall pursue research for the degree under the direction of a supervisor appointed by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School.

4.2 Where the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School is satisfied, by reason of a change in the circumstances of a person who has been admitted as a candidate for the degree, that the Head of School or any supervisor will be unable to continue to exercise adequate supervision over the work of that person, the faculty may terminate the candidature of that person.

5.1 LENGTH OF COURSE

The candidature of every candidate shall commence on the date approved by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School. Such date shall be notified in writing to the candidate as soon as possible after such approval has been given.

5.2 Unless the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School approves an extension of time, or special circumstances justifying a departure from this Requirement exist, a full-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree in not less than one year nor more than three years from the date referred to in 5.1 and a part-time candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree in not less than two years and not more than six years from such date.

5.3 Notwithstanding anything contained in 5.2, the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School may in special circumstances allow a candidate to suspend his/her candidature for such period as the faculty determines. The period of such suspension shall not be taken into account in determining whether a candidate has satisfied the requirements of the degree within the period prescribed by these Requirements.

5.4 A candidate shall, before 1 November in each year, submit a progress report to the candidate’s supervisor for forwarding to the Head of School. Failure without reasonable excuse to submit a report within one month of the due date will constitute a failure to maintain satisfactory progress for the purposes of Requirement 6 hereof.

6. UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS

The candidature of a candidate may be terminated by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School if in the opinion of the faculty, the candidate has not maintained satisfactory progress in his/her work towards the degree.

7.1 REQUIREMENTS

A candidate enrolled for the degree shall be required to complete and submit for examination a thesis on the research topic approved by the faculty. The thesis must demonstrate the candidate’s ability to carry out independent research, to marshal logically and appropriately and to analyse and assess the material produced by that research and to express clearly and effectively the conclusions to be drawn from that analysis and assessment.

7.2 A candidate shall not without the consent of the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School submit as a thesis or as part thereof work previously accepted for a degree or diploma.

8.1 ASSESSMENT

A candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three bound copies of the thesis prepared in accordance with directions given to candidates from time to time by the Council of the University and the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School. The thesis shall be written in English and should not normally exceed 250 typewritten double-spaced A4 pages and should be prepared in accordance with the paper Presentation of Legal Theses by E.M. Campbell. It should include a title page, table of contents, cases and statutes, bibliography and a one page summary of the course of the argument. The title and author should be lettered on the spine. If the thesis is passed by the examiners a copy will be placed in the Library and the thesis should therefore be free from errors, deletions and additions. The thesis shall contain a statement signed by the candidate that the thesis is the work of the candidate alone, except where due acknowledgement is made in the text, and does not include material which has been previously accepted for a degree or diploma.

8.2 The thesis submitted by a candidate shall be referred to two examiners appointed by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School of whom not more than one will normally be a member of the academic staff of this University. Except in exceptional circumstances, the candidate’s supervisor shall not be appointed as an examiner.

8.3 In addition to the thesis, a candidate may submit for consideration by the examiners other research work by that candidate, whether published or not.

8.4 Any examiner may require a candidate to be examined orally on the subject of that candidate’s thesis.

8.5 Each examiner shall report to the faculty on that examiner’s examination of the thesis and on whether in the opinion of that examiner the thesis is of sufficient merit. Each examiner shall recommend —

8.6 Where a candidate is permitted by the faculty to revise and resubmit the thesis, the candidate shall be permitted to do so once only. Upon such resubmission, each examiner shall recommend —

8.7 The degree of Master of Laws may be awarded either with Distinction or at the Pass level.

8.8 The degree of Master of Laws with or without Distinction may be conferred on a candidate who fulfils the conditions of these Requirements, whose work is of a standard which the faculty considers satisfactory after consideration of the reports of the examiners and who has otherwise complied with the provisions of all Statutes and other applicable Requirements.

9. MASTER OF LAWS (BY COURSEWORK)

Subject to Requirement 11, a candidate proceeding to a degree under this program shall be required to obtain credit for 36 credit points of study.

10. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A candidate with two or more years of professional experience may seek approval from the Head of School for advanced standing of up to 12 credit points of study on the basis of that professional experience. A decision granting such advanced standing is at the discretion of the Head of School. Documentary or other evidence may be sought in support of the application for advanced standing.

11. REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE

A candidate who has obtained approval for advanced standing of 12 credit points under Requirement 10 may complete the Master of Laws program in one of two ways:

A schedule of subjects is shown under Postgraduate Courses.

12. ADVANCED STANDING FOR OTHER STUDIES

Where a candidate, at the time of enrolment or in the course of enrolment with the prior approval of the School, has completed or completes a subject or subjects forming part of a postgraduate degree at this University or another tertiary institution, the School may in its discretion grant the candidate advanced standing towards the degree in respect of such subject or subjects. The maximum number of subjects for which advanced standing may be granted shall be two.

13. DURATION OF CANDIDATURE

For candidates granted advanced standing for professional experience the minimum period for the completion of the degree is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. The normal period for the completion of the degree is 18 months of full-time or 36 months of part-time study. A candidate is required to complete the degree in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study, subject to an extension of such times with the approval from the Head of School.

14. EXAMINATION OF SUBJECTS

A candidate must fulfil the requirements of subjects undertaken and to a sufficient standard, as assessed by the examiner in each subject. The degree shall be awarded either with or without distinction. Degrees with distinction will be awarded where the candidate completes all credit points necessary for the degree at a grade point average of 5.5 (i.e. credit/distinction grade average).

MASTER OF MUSIC

Note: The requirements for this degree should be read in conjunction with the University requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Award Masters by Research.

1. ENTITLEMENT TO ENROL

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Music if that person:

2. TIME FOR ENROLMENT

An application to enrol for the degree shall normally be lodged with the Registrar at least eight weeks before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence.

3. LENGTH OF COURSE

A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements for the degree in not less than one year nor more than two years and a part-time candidate in not less than two years nor more than four years.

4. FIELD OF STUDY

A candidate shall pursue either practice based or theoretical research on an approved topic.

5. REQUIREMENTS

A candidate shall be required to submit for examination as directed by the Head of School.

6.1 ASSESSMENT

Assessment of the MMus involving practice-based research will take the form of an integrated thesis of at least 30,000 words related to the candidate’s practical work and a number of practical projects negotiated with the candidate’s supervisor and the Head of the School of Creative Arts.

6.2 Assessment of the MMus by research will take the form of a thesis of at least 60,000 words on an approved topic negotiated with the candidate’s supervisor and the Head of the School of Creative Arts.

6.3 On the completion of the thesis and associated submission (e.g., portfolio of compositions), the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three copies, prepared in accordance with directions given to candidates from time to time.

7. EXAMINATION

Two examiners shall be appointed, at least one of whom shall be external to the University, to examine the thesis and associated practical submission.

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

see also Courses, Master of Professional Accounting

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Master of Professional Accounting will be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Master of Professional Accounting if that person:

3.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Master of Professional Accounting shall follow an approved course of study, as shown under Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 36 credit points.

3.2 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant school for that subject.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is 18 months of full-time study or three years part-time.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is six years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of School of Business, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Master of Professional Accounting, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 Candidates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Accounting and who wish to use the credits obtained towards the Master of Professional Accounting will be required to surrender the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Accounting before the Master of Professional Accounting is conferred.

5.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.2 above.

5.4 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirement 5.2 and 5.3 above shall not exceed 18 credit points.

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (ADVANCED)

Note: The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) has been disestablished from 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.

see also Courses, Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced)

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) will be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) if that person:

3.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) shall follow an approved course of study, as shown under Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 48 credit points.

3.2 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant school for that subject.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is two years of full-time study or four years part-time.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is eight years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is two years.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR OTHER STUDIES

Candidates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting and who wish to use the credit points obtained towards the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) will be required to surrender the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting before the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) is conferred.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of School of Business, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced), may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.2 above.

5.4 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirement 5.2 and 5.3 above shall not exceed 24 credit points.

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

see also Courses, Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration joint degree will be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration joint degree if that person:

3.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration joint degree shall follow an approved course of study, as shown under Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 48 credit points.

3.2 In appropriate circumstances, the Head of the School of Business and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts, may approve the selection of subjects from the suite of postgraduate subjects offered either in the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts or another JCU faculty.

3.3 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant school/faculty for that subject.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is two years of full-time study or four years part-time.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is eight years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is two years.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR OTHER STUDIES

A student who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Accounting at James Cook University may receive advanced standing for all subjects completed for those awards provided that award is surrendered.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of School of Business, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration joint degree, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.2 above.

5.4 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirement 5.2 and 5.3 above shall not exceed 24 credit points.

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Requirements for the joint degree are shown in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences section of this Handbook.

refer to Master of Public Health-Master of Busines Administration

MASTER OF TOURISM

see also Courses, Master of Tourism

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Tourism if that person:

2. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal period of candidature shall be 18 months of full-time study or three years of part-time study. Where the candidate has received 12 credit points of advanced standing for prior learning, the normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

3. COURSE OF STUDY

A candidate shall:

4.1 MAJORS

The following major is available within the Master of Tourism:

4.2 To complete the major students must successfully undertake the course of study shown under Postgraduate Courses.

4.3 The major is to be included on the testamur.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ECONOMICS

see also Courses, Postgraduate Diploma of Economics

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for a Postgraduate Diploma of Economics if that person:

2. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

3. PROGRAM OF STUDY

A candidate shall:

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ACCOUNTING

see also Courses, Graduate Diploma of Accounting

1. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Accounting if that person:

2.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is one year full time study or two years part-time.

2.2 The maximum time for completion is four years.

2.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

2.4 When advanced standing for previous study has been granted the Pro-Vice-Chancellor may reduce a candidate’s period of candidature accordingly.

3. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate shall:

4.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

Candidates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate of Accounting and who wish to use the credit points obtained towards the Graduate Diploma of Accounting will be required to surrender the Graduate Certificate of Accounting before the Graduate Diploma of Accounting is conferred.

4.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of School of Business, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Graduate Diploma of accounting, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

4.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 4.2 above.

4.4 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirements 4.2 and 4.3 above shall not exceed 12 credit points.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

see also Courses, Graduate Diploma of Business administration

1. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration course if that person:

2.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is one year full time study or two years part-time.

2.2 The maximum time for completion is four years.

2.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

3.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration shall follow an approved course of study as shown under the Postgraduate Courses to obtain 24 credit points.

3.2 To complete the Diploma, a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements set out in subject outlines and approved by the faculty.

4.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

The faculty may give advanced standing for up to 12 credit points on the basis of successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration at this University.

4.2 The faculty may grant advanced standing for up to 12 credit points on the basis of successful completion of subjects passed in another graduate level program, at this or another institution of higher education, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of School of Business, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.

4.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 4.2 above.

4.4 Where the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration has not been awarded, that person’s enrolment shall be transferred to this course.

4.5 Where the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration has been awarded, it shall be surrendered before the candidate may be awarded the Graduate Diploma.

4.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 4.1, a person who has been enrolled for the Master of Business Administration degree by coursework may transfer their enrolment to this course. The level of advanced standing will be determined by the faculty.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE ARTS

1. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts if that person:

2. ENROLMENT IN SUBJECTS

A candidate may enrol in any advanced subject for the Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts if he or she has met the prerequisite requirements, or if the Head of School recommends to the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor that the candidate is qualified to undertake that subject.

3. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

A candidate who has completed a subject or subjects additional to the requirements of a degree of this University may be given advanced standing for such subject(s) as are suitable for inclusion within the chosen Graduate Diploma program; subjects additional to degrees from other institutions of higher education may, when suitable, be credited up to the value of 12 credit points.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is four years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

5. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate shall undertake 24 credit points selected from disciplines commencing with the subject prefixes CV, GA, MU, NM, PT, TH and VA. The prescribed course may consist of coursework alone, or of coursework together with a minor thesis of 6 credit points value.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

see also Courses, Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution will be administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution if that person:

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is 12 months full time study or two years part time.

3.2 The maximum time for completion is four years.

3.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence is one year.

4. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution shall follow an approved course of study, as shown under Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 18 credit points.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

Candidates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution and who wish to seek advanced standing towards the Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution will be required to surrender the Graduate Certificate.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of the School of Law, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.2 above.

5.4 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirement 5.2 and 5.3 above shall not exceed nine credit points.

6. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE

Students who complete 12 credit points of study will be able to exit the course and receive a Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

see also Courses, Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management

1. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management if that person:

2. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COMPLETION

A candidate for the Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management shall follow an approved course of study, as outlined in Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 24 credit points. This shall include the specified core subjects and elective subjects.

3. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is one year of full-time study or a maximum of three years for part-time study.

4. The maximum time for completion is four years.

5. The maximum amount of time a student can take leave of absence from the course is one year.

6. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain for advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

7. A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor , acting on the advice of the Head of School, deems to be equivalent to a subject offered at graduate level by JCU, may be granted advanced standing for that subject..

8. The maximum advanced standing granted shall not exceed six credit points.

9. There is no advanced standing for undergraduate subjects.

10. When students transfer their program within this nested suite, subjects completed within one program in this nested suite can be credited towards another program within this suite of programs, provided the original award is surrendered and the study has been undertaken in the previous five years.

11. CANCELLATION OF ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced standing gained from previous study from other postgraduate degrees will only apply to studies completed within the last five years of commencing the degree.

12. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR FINAL SUBJECT TOWARDS THE DEGREE

A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the course and who has gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject.

12. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEGREE

The degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF LEGAL STUDIES

see also Courses, Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies is administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies if that person:

3. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies shall follow an approved course of study as shown under Postgraduate Courses to obtain 18 credit points.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal time for completion of the course is 12 months full-time study or two years part-time.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is four years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

5.2 A student who at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the faculty deems to be equivalent to a subejct required for the Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 Candidiates who have been awarded the Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies and who wish to seek advanced standing towards the Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies will be required to surrender the Graduate Certificate.

5.4 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the faculty may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.2 above.

5.5 The maximum advanced standing granted under 5.1 and 5.2 above shall not exceed 9 credit points.

5.6 A student who has completed the requirements of a Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies at this University and who has taken out that award may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed as part of that course of study upon surrendering the Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TOURISM

see also Courses, Graduate Diploma of Tourism

Note: The Graduate Diploma of Tourism is not offered in 2009.

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Tourism if that person

and has demonstrated at interview suitability to undertake the course.

2. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

3. PROGRAM OF STUDY

Candidates shall complete 24 credit points with 12 credit points from Schedule I and the remainder selected from Schedule II (shown under Postgraduate Courses) or other subjects deemed suitable by the Head of School and Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

4. The Graduate Diploma of Tourism shall be awarded in the following classes:

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING

see also Courses, Graduate Certificate of Accounting

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Graduate Certificate of Accounting will be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Accounting if that person:

3.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Graduate Certificate of Accounting shall follow the approved course of study, as shown under Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 12 credit points.

3.2 To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant school for that subject.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is six months full time study or one year part-time.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is three years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR OTHER STUDIES

A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject at graduate level which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of School of Business, deems to be equivalent to a subject offered at graduate level by JCU, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.2 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.1 above.

5.3 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirements 5.1 and 5.2 above shall not exceed six credit points.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

see also Courses, Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

1. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration course if that person:

2.1 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration shall follow an approved course of study as shown under the Postgraduate Courses to obtain 12 credit points.

2.2 To complete the Graduate Certificate, a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements set out in subject outlines and approved by the faculty.

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is six months full time study or one year part-time.

3.2 The maximum time for completion is three years.

3.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year.

4. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

No advanced standing will be awarded towards the Certificate.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

see also Courses, Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution may be undertaken in the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution if that person:

3.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal minimum time for completion of the course is one teaching period of full time study or two teaching periods part time.

3.2 The maximum time for completion is two years.

3.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence is one year.

4. AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution shall follow an approved course of study, as shown under Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 12 credit points.

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, acting on the advice of the Head of the School of Law, deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution, may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.2 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.1 above.

5.3 The maximum advanced standing granted under Requirement 5.1 and 5.2 above shall not exceed six credit points.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ECOTOURISM

see also Courses, Graduate Certificate of Ecotourism

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Ecotourism course if that person:

2. PROGRAM OF STUDY

Unless granted advanced standing under Requirement 3, a candidate shall follow the prescribed course of study of subjects totalling 12 credit points.

3.1. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give advanced standing for up to three credit points on the basis of equivalent subjects, that have not been credited towards another degree, completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the faculty.

3.2. Except with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until advanced standing has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

see also Courses, Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE

A candidate for the Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management shall follow an approved course of study, as outlined in Postgraduate Courses, to obtain 12 credit points.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management if that person:

3. PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE/COMPLETION

The normal time for completion of the course is one teaching period of full-time study (usually six months) or a maximum of two years for part-time study.

4. The maximum time for completion is three years.

5. The maximum amount of time a student can take leave of absence from the course is one year.

6. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PRIOR STUDY

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain for advanced standing for previous tertiary study as detailed in the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy and associated procedures.

7. A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor , acting on the advice of the Head of School, deems to be equivalent to a subject offered at graduate level by JCU, may be granted advanced standing for that subject..

8. The maximum advanced standing granted shall not exceed six credit points.

9. There is no advanced standing for undergraduate subjects.

10. Advanced standing for previous study granted towards the Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management may only be granted for study undertaken in the previous five years.

11. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR FINAL SUBJECT TOWARDS THE DEGREE

A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the degree and who has gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject.

12. ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEGREE

The degree shall be administered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL STUDIES

see also Courses, Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies

1. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE

The Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies is administered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. ADMISSION/ENTRY TO THE COURSE

A person maybe admitted to the Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies if that person:

3 AWARD REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies shall follow an approved course of study as outlined in the Postgraduate Courses to obtain 12 credit points.

4.1 PERIOD OF CANDIDATURE

The normal time for completion of the course is six months full-time study or one year part-time study.

4.2 The maximum time for completion is two years.

4.3 The maximum amount of time a student can take as leave of absence from the course is one year..

5.1 ADVANCED STANDING

Candidates for awards of the faculty may obtain advanced standing for previous tertiary study upon conditions determined by the faculty. This must be in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning Policy.

5.2 A student who, at this or another institution of higher education, has passed a subject in another graduate level program, which the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the faculty deems to be equivalent to a subject required for the Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies may be granted advanced standing for that subject.

5.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty) may approve advanced standing outside the limits defined by 5.1 above .

5.2 The maximum advanced standing granted under 5.1 above shall not exceed six credit points.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TOURISM

see also Courses, Graduate Certificate of Tourism

1. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATURE

A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Tourism course if that person:

2. PROGRAM OF STUDY

Unless granted advanced standing under Requirement 3, a candidate shall follow an approved course of study as specified in the program shown under Postgraduate Courses to obtain 12 credit points.

3.1. ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS STUDY

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give advanced standing for up to three credit points on the basis of equivalent subjects, that have not been credited towards another degree, completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the faculty.

3.2. Except with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until advanced standing has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Students are advised that all subjects are offered on condition that staff and resources are available.

CONTENTS

Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration
Commerce
Communication Design
Creative Arts
Dispute Resolution
Economics
Ecotourism
Financial Management
Hospitality
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
Legal Studies
Management
Marketing
Music
Photography
Public Health /Business Administration
Theatre
Tourism
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Visual Arts

ACCOUNTING

Postgraduate studies in accounting are available within the following suite of courses:

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane

The course provides graduates from other disciplines, who wish to undertake studies in professional accounting, with an avenue to do so. It allows them, within prerequisite constraints, to choose a full range of accounting and related business subjects tailored to fulfil the entry requirements of the professional accounting bodies in Australia.

Students must complete a minimum of 36 credit points comprising the following core subjects:

CO5103:03Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5111:03 Business Information Systems
CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting
CO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance Services
CO5119:03 Business Law
CO5120:03Taxation Law
CO5121:03 Law of Business Organisations
CO5122:03 Accounting for Corporations
CO5123:03 Advanced Issues in Accounting
EC5103:03 Business Economics
EC5203:03 Statistics for Business

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (ADVANCED)

Cairns

Note: The Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) has been disestablished from 2009. No new enrolments will be accepted in this course.

The course provides graduates from other disciplines, who wish to undertake studies in professional accounting, with an avenue to do so. It allows them, within prerequisite constraints, to choose a full range of accounting and related business subjects tailored to fulfil the entry requirements of the professional accounting bodies in Australia.

Students must complete a minimum of 48 credit points comprising the following core subjects:

CO5103:03Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5111:03 Business Information Systems
CO5113:03 Reporting and Professional Practice*
CO5114:03 Corporate Governance and Accountability*
CO5115:03 Business Strategy and Leadership for Accountants*
CO5116:03 Strategic Management Accounting*
CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting
CO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance Services
CO5119:03 Business Law
CO5120:03Taxation Law
CO5121:03 Law of Business Organisations
CO5122:03 Accounting for Corporations
CO5123:03 Advanced Issues in Accounting
EC5103:03 Business Economics
EC5203:03 Statistics for Business
* The content of these four subjects is closely related to the CPA Australia Professional Program, and their completion will therefore give students an edge when they come to study for the CPA program itself.

MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Townsville, Cairn, Brisbane

The course provides graduates from other disciplines, who wish to pursue studies in professional accounting, with an avenue to do so. It allows them, within prerequisite constraints, to choose a full range of accounting and related business subjects tailored to fulfil the entry requirements of the professional accounting bodies in Australia. It also enables students to complete a formal postgraduate management qualification, reflected by the MBA component of the joint degree.

Students must complete a minimum of 48 credit points comprising the following core subjects:

CO5103:03Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5111:03 Business Information Systems
CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting
CO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance Services
CO5119:03 Business Law
CO5120:03Taxation Law
CO5121:03 Law of Business Organisations
CO5122:03 Accounting for Corporations
CO5123:03 Advanced Issues in Accounting
EC5103:03 Business Economics
EC5203:03 Statistics for Business
Any four of the following MBA subjects:
LB5201:03 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5204:03 Globalisation, Governance and the State
LB5205:03 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5206:03 Competitive Strategy
LB5207:03 Entrepreneurship
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
LB5209:03 Managing Globally
LB5210:03 Independent Studies
LB5213:03 Business and Industry - Professional Internship (Brisbane)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ACCOUNTING

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane

This Diploma provides a “conversion” course for non-accounting graduates. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Accounting and who wish to pursue their studies in accounting will be granted advanced standing towards the following:

The course runs over a one-year period in the full-time mode, or over a two-year period in the part-time mode.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 credit points (eight subjects) selected from the following subjects:

CO5103:03Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5111:03 Business Information Systems
CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting
CO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance Services
CO5119:03 Business Law
CO5120:03Taxation Law
CO5121:03 Law of Business Organisations
CO5122:03 Accounting for Corporations
CO5123:03 Advanced Issues in Accounting
EC5103:03 Business Economics
EC5203:03 Statistics for Business

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ACCOUNTING

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane

This course provides an appropriate qualification for graduates from other disciplines who wish to undertake studies in accounting at a preliminary level. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Accounting and who wish to pursue their studies in accounting, will be granted advanced standing towards the following:

The Graduate Certificate of Accounting also provides an exit qualification for those students who do not wish to continue their studies.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of subjects selected from the following subjects:

CO5103:03 Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5111:03 Business Information Systems
CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting
CO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance Services
CO5119:03 Business Law
CO5120:03Taxation Law
CO5121:03 Law of Business Organisations
CO5122:03 Accounting for Corporations
CO5123:03 Advanced Issues in Accounting
EC5103:03 Business Economics
EC5203:03 Statistics for Business

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Guangzhou

Note: The Master of International Professional Accounting is not offered in 2009.

The Master of International Professional Accounting is currently offered at the University’s campus at Guangzhou, China. In the future, it may be offered at other locations in China or elsewhere.

The course aims to enable graduates from various backgrounds to undertake studies leading to admission to the accounting profession. It provides international perspectives on accounting, finance and business through relevant disciplinary and applied studies.

CO5103:03 Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5108:03 Introduction to Business Law
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5110:03 Taxation Law
CO5111:03Business Information Systems
CO5117:03Introduction to Accounting
CO5118:03Auditing and Assurance Services
CO5122:03Accounting for Corporations
CO5123:03Advanced Issues in Accounting
CO5221:03Law of Business Organisations
EC5103:03Business Economics
EC5203:03Statistics for Business

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

(See Accounting)

Facilities are also available for studies towards the award of Doctor of Philosophy.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(See Management)

COMMERCE

MASTER OF COMMERCE

Note: The Master of Commerce (by Coursework) is not offered in 2009.

The degree of Master of Commerce may be taken in the fields of advanced accounting/financial management/ business law either with a combination of coursework and a research thesis or primarily through coursework.

The research degree comprises a program of six credit points selected from the list of graduate subjects and a research thesis equivalent to 18 credit points.

The coursework degree comprises a program of 18 credit points selected from the list of graduate subjects together with a report of about 8,000 to 10,000 words (six credit points) on a project or investigation approved by the Head of School.

Candidates for the degree of Master of Commerce must select from the following schedule, a set of subjects totalling six credit points for the research degree or 18 credit points for the coursework degree. Not all subjects will be offered in any one year.

SUBJECT SCHEDULE — MASTER OF COMMERCE

CO5001:03 Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting
CO5101:03 Advanced Managerial Accounting 1
CO5501:03 Legal Environment of Business
CO5601:03 Advanced Business Finance 1
CO5801:03 Management Information Systems
CO5901:03 Elective Studies 1
CO5902:03 Elective Studies 2
CO5903:03 Project
CO5904:18 Thesis

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE

Note: The Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce is not offered in 2009.

The Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce provides an opportunity for existing graduates in Commerce, or a related discipline, to extend and deepen their knowledge of the relevant subject areas. The Postgraduate Diploma is equivalent to a masters qualifying examination and candidates must have graduated with a corresponding Bachelor Degree, or possess an equivalent qualification. The Postgraduate Diploma is a coursework award.

The specified subjects will normally be based on a minimum of three credit points per subject and the value of any required thesis or dissertation will not be more than 12 credit points. A thesis or dissertation will normally be required for a candidate who subsequently seeks admission to a Masters Degree by research.

Subject to the guidelines regarding theses or dissertations described above, a candidate who has been awarded the Postgraduate Diploma at the Class of Credit or higher will have qualified for admission to the corresponding Masters Degree by research or coursework.

COMMUNICATION DESIGN

(See Creative Arts)

CREATIVE ARTS

Postgraduate studies across the Creative Arts are available through the School of Creative Arts. Awards include the Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts, the Master of Music, the Master of Creative Arts, the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy. Research and creative activities may be pursued in any of a wide range of aspects of the Creative Arts (see Award Requirements). The Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts is available at Townsville and Cairns.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Postgraduate training in dispute resolution is offered within four nested courses, the Graduate Certificate of Dispute Resolution, the Graduate Diploma of Dispute Resolution, the Master of Dispute Resolution and the Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution. The Graduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to develop advanced skills in negotiation and mediation. The masters course offers students the opportunity to develop advanced skills in negotiation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution, in addition to an understanding of how such processes are situated in a range of contexts and systems.

Students will be expected to allow 95 hours of study time and 35 hours of class contact time per subject.

It is anticipated that graduates would be able to achieve accreditation as accredited mediators by the IAMA (Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia).

MASTER OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Townsville

Students must complete a minimum of 24 credit points of subjects comprising one core subject (3 credit points) and remaining credit points from any combination of options as outlined below.

CORE SUBJECT
LB5500:03Negotiation
or
LB5522:03 Negotiation Theory and Practice
OPTIONS
LB5501:03 Mediation
LB5502:03Conflict Management
LB5503:03Transformative Systems
LB5514:03 Indigenous and Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution
LB5515:03 Workplace Dispute Resolution
LB5516:03 Multi-Party Dispute Resolution
LB5517:03 Commercial Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
LB5518:03 Advanced Mediation Practice
LB5519:03 Family and Interpersonal Dispute Resolution
LB5520:03 Research Project
LB5521:03 Conflict, Reconciliation and Peace
LB5523:03 Research Project A
LB5524:03 Research Project B

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Townsville

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit points of subjects comprising one core subject (3 credit points) and the remaining credit points from the any combination of options outlined below:

CORE SUBJECT
LB5500:03Negotiation
or
LB5522:03 Negotiation Theory and Practice
OPTIONS
LB5501:03 Mediation
LB5502:03Conflict Management
LB5503:03Transformative Systems
LB5514:03 Indigenous and Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution
LB5515:03 Workplace Dispute Resolution
LB5516:03 Multi-Party Dispute Resolution
LB5517:03 Commercial Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
LB5518:03 Advanced Mediation Practice
LB5519:03 Family and Interpersonal Dispute Resolution
LB5520:03 Research Project
LB5521:03 Conflict, Reconciliation and Peace
LB5523:03 Research Project A
LB5524:03 Research Project B

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Townsville

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of subjects comprising one core subject and the remaining credit points from any combination of options outlined below:

CORE SUBJECT
LB5500:03 Negotiation
or
LB5522:03Negotiation Theory and Practice
OPTIONS
LB5501:03Mediation
LB5502:03 Conflict Management
LB5503:03 Transformative Systems
LB5514:03 Indigenous and Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution
LB5515:03 Workplace Dispute Resolution
LB5516:03 Multi-Party Dispute Resolution
LB5517:03 Commercial Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
LB5518:03 Advanced Mediation Practice
LB5519:03 Family and Interpersonal Dispute Resolution
LB5520:03 Research Project
LB5521:03 Conflict, Reconciliation and Peace
LB5523:03 Research Project A
LB5524:03 Research Project B

ECONOMICS

It is possible to pursue postgraduate studies towards a Postgraduate Diploma of Economics, a Master of Economics and Doctor of Philosophy.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The PhD is a three-year full-time program. Applicants should consult the Director of Research (Business).

MASTER OF ECONOMICS

Townsville

The Master of Economics by research is a one to two year full-time program. Entry requirements include an approved bachelor degree with at least second class honours in economics. There is no formal coursework and the assessment is based on a thesis describing and assessing the research work carried out.

The Master of Economics by coursework is a two year full-time program, as outlined in the schedule below. Entry requirements include an approved bachelor degree or a Postgraduate Diploma of Economics.

MASTER OF ECONOMICS BY COURSEWORK (WITH OPTION FOR MINOR THESIS)

YEAR 1
Not fewer than 24 credit points which must include:
EC5204:03Managerial Economics
EC5205:03Economic Growth and Labour Market
EC5206:03Macroeconomic Policy
EC5207:03 Microeconomic Policy
EC5208:03 International Trade
EC5211:03 Forecasting
EC5212:03Introductory Econometrics
EC5202:03Project Evaluation
or
EC5209:03Regional Economic Development
or
EC5210:03The Economics of Environmental Management
YEAR 2
Coursework plus minor thesis option
Not fewer than 24 credit points which must include:
BU4062:03 Current Issues in Business Research
BU4064:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 1 of 2
BU4065:03 Research Design: Methods and Statistics Part 2 of 2
BU4068:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
BU4069:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
EC4703:03 Advanced Econometrics
or
EC5213:03 Financial Econometrics
YEAR 2
All coursework option
Not fewer than 24 credit points which must include at least 6 credit points from:
BU4062:03Current Issues in Business Research
EC4703:03Advanced Econometrics
EC5202:03Project Evaluation
EC5209:03Regional Economic Development
EC5210:03The Economics of Environmental Management
EC5213:03Financial Econometrics
The remaining 18 credit points to be selected from:
BU4061:03 Research Paradigms in Business
CO5103:03 Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5111:03 Business Information Systems
EC5600:03 Independent Study
LB5002:03 Data Management and Information Technology
LB5004:03 Business and the Law
LB5201:03 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5204:03 Globalisation, Governance and the State
LB5205:03 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5206:03 Competitive Strategy
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
TO5002:03 Introduction to Tourism and the Environment
TO5005:03 Managing Tourism in Protected Areas
TO5006:03 Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management
TO5007:03 International Tourism
TO5022:03 Tourism Marketing
TO5026:03 Ecologically Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management
TO5030:03 Regional Tourism Planning
TO5032:03 Tourism Transport and Technology
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of the School of Business.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ECONOMICS

Townsville

The Postgraduate Diploma of Economics is a one year full-time program. Entry requirements include an approved bachelor’s degree. Evaluation is normally by coursework.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ECONOMICS BY COURSEWORK

Not fewer than 24 credit points which must include:
EC5204:03 Managerial Economics
EC5205:03 Economic Growth and Labour Market
EC5206:03 Macroeconomic Policy
EC5207:03 Microeconomic Policy
EC5208:03 International Trade
EC5211:03 Forecasting
EC5212:03Introductory Econometrics
EC5202:03Project Evaluation
or
EC5209:03Regional Economic Development
or
EC5210:03The Economics of Environmental Management
Or other subjects approved by the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Head of the School of Business.

ECOTOURISM

(see Tourism)

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

(See Commerce)

HOSPITALITY

(See Tourism and Hospitality Management)

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

(See Management)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(See the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology section of this Handbook)

LEGAL STUDIES

The Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies and the Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies are offered by the School of Law. The courses are designed for graduates who wish to undertake legal studies, in specialist areas relevant to their present or intended employment, but not the full LLB qualification required for admission to practice.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF LEGAL STUDIES

Townsville, Cairns

A candidate for the Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies shall follow an approved course of study to obtain a minimum of 18 credit points. This normally comprises a minimum of six subjects at levels which comply with the Framework for Postgraduate Courses and which are selected from subjects with a prefix of LA and approved by the Head of the School of Law. In appropriate circumstances, the Head of the School of Law may approve the selection of other subjects.

To complete any subject, a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of the relevant school for that subject, with the proviso that, when undergraduate subjects form part of the agreed course of study, additional or alternative work at graduate level will be agreed between the student and the lecturer and/or the subject coordinator.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF LEGAL STUDIES

12 credit points of subjects selected from Tables VI and H of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

MANAGEMENT

The School of Business offers a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, a Corporate Master of Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, the joint degrees of Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration-Master of Information Technology and PhD study.

The School of Business seeks to:

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The Management Program provides appropriate supervision for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The diversity of possible topics is considerable and the student may work within one or across other program areas (Tourism, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Management) when studying for the PhD degree.

CORPORATE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Brisbane

The Corporate MBA is designed to equip senior managers with the necessary knowledge, analytical ability and management skills to consolidate and expand their career aspirations and increase their mobility as senior executives in the Australian and global labour markets.

The course enhances expertise in strategic thinking, critical analysis, developing and implementing plans, decision making under uncertainty, understanding organisational dynamics, motivating others, effective communications, leadership, effectiveness in dynamic environments, and promoting change. Corporate MBA students develop advanced competency in a number of key disciplines: accounting; finance; marketing; strategy and human resource management. Specific skills tailored to meet the needs of today’s rapidly changing enterprises are introduced: corporate finance; corporate accounting; marketing; innovation; operations management; employment relations; management; leading; and managing information systems.

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 36 credit points. Subjects will be conducted in an appropriate sequence for a cohort with the Workplace Project being substantially completed at the end of the sequence.

LB5902:03Marketing for Senior Managers
LB5903:03Sustainability in Business
LB5904:03Legal Issues in Australian Business
LB5905:03Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5906:03Strategic Thinking for Senior Managers
LB5908:03Leadership in Contemporary Business
LB5909:03Study Tour
LB5911:03 Finance for Senior Managers
LB5912:03 Accounting for Senior Managers
LB5913:03 Research for Senior Managers
LB5914:06 Workplace Project

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

Majors:

The MBA is intended primarily for those students who have a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, for those with non-business/commerce undergraduate degrees, and for those with an undergraduate business/commerce degree who require more advanced study and/or an updating of their knowledge. It satisfies a strong need in both the private and public sectors for upgrading and improving administrative knowledge and skills for managers and equipping them with advanced knowledge of the major emergent developments and themes in business. Completion of this qualification also prepares students for further advanced study in business administration.

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 36 credit points from postgraduate business administration subjects listed in the MBA Schedule below:

MBA Schedule
LB5002:03Data Management and Information Technology
LB5003:03Economics for Managers
LB5004:03Business and the Law
LB5201:03Business: A Global Perspective
LB5202:03Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03Sustainable Enterprise
LB5204:03Globalisation, Governance and the State
LB5205:03Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5206:03Competitive Strategy
LB5207:03Entrepreneurship
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
LB5209:03 Managing Globally
LB5210:03 Independent Studies
LB5211:03 Finance for Managers
LB5212:03 Accounting for Managers #
LB5213:03 Business and Industry - Professional Internship (Brisbane)
# Students enrolling in the MBA Accounting and Finance major must complete CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting NOT LB5212. CO5117 would also be compulsory for enrolment in the Master of Professional Accounting or any associated joint degrees or programs with CPA or ICAA accreditation.

There is also scope within the course to pursue a four-subject major using approved postgraduate subjects from schools within the University and from an approved external campus. The MBA with a major contributes to the needs of those students requiring an advanced postgraduate qualification in business administration with a specialist focus on a particular profession or industry area. This meets the demands of specialist managers and those wishing to pursue management careers in particular professions or industry.

Instead of selecting all subjects from the schedule above, students may choose to complete the Master of Business Administration with a major (majors are not offered at all locations).

Students who do not wish to undertake a major can choose up to a maximum of TWO subjects from any of the MBA majors as part of the 36 credit points of the MBA.

Students wishing to pursue a major within the MBA must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points from postgraduate business administration subjects selected from the MBA Schedule above.

PLUS

A further 12 credit points of study in an MBA major approved by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

In the first instance approval must be granted by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and then by the appropriate school offering the major subjects.

The above approval must be granted prior to the student commencing these major subjects.

The course structures for the approved majors Accounting and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Educational Leadership, Human Resource Management and Marketing and are outlined below.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points selected from postgraduate business administration subjects as shown above in the MBA Schedule.
Plus
CORE SUBJECTS
CO5103:03 Strategic Financial and Resource Management
CO5109:03 Corporate Finance
CO5117:03 Introduction to Accounting
CO5122:03 Accounting for Corporations

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Townsville

Note: Some dispute resolution subjects are offered in External mode.

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points selected from postgraduate business administration subjects as shown above in the MBA Schedule and dispute resolution subjects from the following:
LB5500:03 Negotiation
or
LB5522:03 Negotiation Theory and Practice
LB5502:03 Conflict Management
Plus
6 credit points of postgraduate dispute resolution subjects selected from postgraduate subjects with the prefix LB55xx

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Townsville, Cairns, Singapore

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points selected from postgraduate business administration subjects as shown above in the MBA Schedule.
Plus
12 credit points from the Educational Leadership major subjects, consisting of both core subjects and optional subjects as outlined below:
Students are required to seek advice from the School of Education about the mode of delivery for the following subjects as they are normally offered by external mode.
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5854:03 Learning Collaboratively in the Workplace
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership and Management
OPTIONS
Any two of the following subjects:
ED5812:03 Teaching and Learning with New ICTs
ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
ED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling Theory
ED5863:03 Foundations of Counselling Practice

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Singapore

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points selected from postgraduate business administration subjects as shown above in the MBA Schedule.
Plus
LB5205:03Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5208:03Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
LB5303:03Cross-Cultural Management
LB5304:03Current Issues in HRM

MARKETING

Singapore

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points selected from postgraduate business administration subjects as shown above in the MBA Schedule.
Plus
LB5202:03Marketing and Innovation
LB5206:03Competitive Strategy
LB5301:03Global Marketing Management
LB5302:03Strategic Brand Management

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-MASTER OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Townsville

A candidate for the Master of Business Administration-Master of Dispute Resolution shall follow an approved course of study to obtain a minimum of 48 credit points in accordance with the following:

Students are required to undertake 24 credit points of subjects from the following:
LB5002:03 Data Management and Information Technology
LB5003:03 Economics for Managers
LB5004:03 Business and the Law
LB5201:03 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5204:03 Globalisation, Governance and the State
LB5205:03 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5206:03 Competitive Strategy
LB5207:03 Entrepreneurship
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
LB5209:03 Managing Globally
LB5210:03 Independent Studies
LB5211:03 Finance for Managers
LB5212:03 Accounting for Managers
Plus
24 credit points of dispute resolution subjects with the prefix LB55xx
Note: The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty, on advice of the Heads of Schools, may approve any other subjects or combination of subjects.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

There is a growing demand for graduates skilled in a range of multimedia, computing, networking and software technologies. In addition there is a worldwide demand for graduates with critical business skills for managing in the twenty-first century. The objectives of the course are to provide theory and practical skills in accounting, finance, management, marketing and operations management together with multimedia, computing, networking and software technologies.

Students must complete subjects to 48 credit points as follows:

Students are required to successfully complete at least 21 credit points (but not more than 27 credit points) of postgraduate business administration subjects with the subject prefix LB5 selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects.
Plus
program approved by the Head of the School of Information Technology completing 21, 24 or 27 credit points as follows:
CP5046:03ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design
CP5047:03ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning
CP5220:03 On-line Multimedia Design
CP5230:03 Internetworking 1
or
CP5231:03Internetworking Principles
CP5240:03Internetworking 2
or
CP5241:03Advanced Internetworking
CP5250:03Network Administration 1
CP5290:03Unix – Linux Systems
CP5310:03E-Business Technologies
CP5377:03Portable Programming
CP5504:03Object Oriented Programming with Java
CP5520:03Advanced Databases and Applications
CP optional subject or directed subjects approved by the Head of School of Information Technology.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EXTENDED)

There is a growing demand for graduates skilled in a range of multimedia, computing, networking and software technologies. In addition, there is a worldwide demand for graduates with critical business skills for managing in the twenty-first century. This joint degree at JCU provides such skills, for students who have limited IT backgrounds.

Students must complete subjects to 60 credit points as follows:

Students are required to successfully complete at least 21 credit points (but not more than 27 credit points) of postgraduate business administration subjects with the subject prefix LB5 selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects.
Plus program approved by the Head of the School of Information Technology taking subjects to 21, 24 or 27 credit points from:
CP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design
CP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning
CP5220:03 On-line Multimedia Design
CP5230:03 Internetworking 1
or
CP5231:03Internetworking Principles
CP5240:03Internetworking 2
or
CP5241:03Advanced Internetworking
CP5250:03Network Administration 1
CP5290:03Unix – Linux Systems
CP5310:03E-Business Technologies
CP5377:03Portable Programming
CP5504:03Object Oriented Programming with Java
CP5520:03Advanced Databases and Applications
CP optional subjects or directed subjects approved by the Head of School of Information Technology.
Plus
extension of 12 credit points of directed subjects approved by the Head of the School of Information Technology from:
CP1010:03 Introduction to Multimedia
CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology
CP1200:03 Introduction to Computer Science 1
CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2
CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles
CP2001:03 Data Structures and Algorithms
CP2402:03 Operating Systems and Architectures
CP3050:03 Algorithms and Complexity
CP3070:03 Principles of Data Communications
CP3110:03 Fundamentals of Software Engineering
CP3120:03 Object Oriented Software Engineering
Other subjects as approved by the Head of School of Information Technology.

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(See the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences section in this Handbook.)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points selected from postgraduate business administration subjects listed in the MBA Schedule in the Master of Business Administration.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore

Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit points selected from postgraduate business administration subjects listed in the MBA Schedule in the Master of Business Administration.

MARKETING

(See Management)

MUSIC

A Master of Music is offered through the School of Creative Arts (see Creative Arts).

PHOTOGRAPHY

(See Creative Arts)

PUBLIC HEALTH/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(See the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences section of this Handbook.)

THEATRE

Theatre studies for the degree of Master of Creative Arts, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken through the School of Creative Arts (see Creative Arts).

TOURISM

The JCU Tourism Program has been recognised by the World Tourism Organisation as an elite tourism education provider since 1993. Tourism is located within the School of Business. The School publishes Australia’s leading international tourism journal, The Journal of Tourism Studies, and is a focus for tourism research in three national cooperative research centres.

The School aims to produce graduates who have the following skills and qualities: specific working skills and knowledge (eg familiarity with current industry and practices); professional learning skills (eg knowing how to approach new problems); and interpersonal skills (eg ability to work with others).

Postgraduate tourism studies offered in the School include the Master of Tourism which can be taken either as a general degree or Ecotourism specialisation. Students in the Master of Tourism will complete the specified subjects and may undertake a report focussing on tourism or ecotourism issues.

Additionally, there is a Master of Administration (Tourism) which is a thesis-only based research degree and a PhD by thesis program and a one year Graduate Diploma of Tourism.

MASTER OF TOURISM

Cairns

1. Coursework Requirements for the general degree

2. Coursework Requirements for the Degree with specialisation in the field of Ecotourism

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ECOTOURISM

Cairns

This is a four subject (12 credit points) course designed to give students some core information on key environmental tourism topics. The Graduate Certificate of Ecotourism acts an independent award but the subjects studied form a subset of the Graduate Diploma of Tourism, Master of Tourism and Master of Tourism (Ecotourism).

TO5025:03Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Townsville)
or
TO5033:03Australian Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Cairns)
6 credit points selected from:
TO5002:03 Introduction to Tourism and the Environment
TO5006:03 Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management
TO5026:03 Ecologically Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management (Townsville)
TO5030:03Regional Tourism Planning (Cairns)
TO5031:03Tourism Issues in Developing Countries (Cairns)
TO5037:03 Tourism Policy and Planning (Townsville)
3 credit points selected from subjects with a prefix: BT5, BU5, BZ5, EV5, HI5, IA5, JN5, LB5, MB5, TO5, or ZL5.
Students should select subjects as shown below.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TOURISM

Note: The Graduate Diploma of Tourism is not offered in 2009.

SCHEDULE I

TO5002:03Introduction to Tourism and the Environment
TO5006:03Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management
TO5007:03 International Tourism
TO5013:06 Graduate Diploma Research Project
TO5015:03 Research Methods

SCHEDULE II

TO5022:03Tourism Marketing
TO5023:03Hotel Management
TO5025:03 Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Townsville)
TO5026:03 Ecologically Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management (Townsville)
TO5032:03Tourism Transport and Technology
TO5033:03Australian Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Cairns)
or
Language studies at the appropriate level as approved by the Head of School — full year counts as one optional subject.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TOURISM

Cairns

This is a four subject (12 credit points) course designed to give students new skills and knowledge in key areas of tourism. The Graduate Certificate acts as an independent award but the subjects studied form a subset of the Graduate Diploma of Tourism, Master of Tourism and Master of Tourism (Ecotourism).

Students may select up to 12 credit points from:

TO5002:03Introduction to Tourism and the Environment
TO5006:03Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management
TO5007:03 International Tourism
TO5022:03 Tourism Marketing
TO5023:03 Hotel Management
TO5030:03 Regional Tourism Planning
TO5031:03 Tourism Issues in Developing Countries
TO5032:03 Tourism Transport and Technology
TO5033:03 Australian Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management
TO5038:03 Foundations of Conference and Events Management
TO5043:03 Club and Gaming Management
TO5060:03 Tourism Analysis

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

The following four courses provide a multi-level nested suite of programs:

The aim of this suite of courses is to provide a conceptually sound, concentrated and sophisticated layered presentation of key and well integrated subject matter developing student knowledge in the areas of business, hospitality management and tourism management with a view to ethical professional empowerment.

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Brisbane, Singapore

The aim of this course is to develop student knowledge in the areas of business, hospitality management and tourism management with a view to ethical professional development.

The Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management requires students to complete a minimum of 36 credit points. Subjects will usually be presented and should preferably be undertaken in the following sequence for a cohort.

LB5203:03Sustainable Enterprise
LB5205:03Human Relations in the Workplace
TO5101:03Tourism Systems Analysis
TO5203:03Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
TO5102:03 Tourism Operations Management
TO5104:03 Tourist Management Strategies
TO5202:03 Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
TO5103:03 Global Destination Competitiveness
TO5201:03 Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry
TO5204:03 Ethics in the International Hospitality Industry

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT-MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Brisbane, Singapore

Students are required to complete a minimum of 48 credit points as follows:

CORE SUBJECTS
36 credit points of core subjects as follows:
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5205:03 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
TO5101:03 Tourism Systems Analysis
TO5102:03 Tourism Operations Management
TO5103:03 Global Destination Competitiveness
TO5104:03 Tourist Management Strategies
TO5201:03 Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry
TO5202:03 Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
TO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial
TO5204:03Ethics in the International Hospitality Industry
Plus
12 credit points of options selected from:
LB5002:03 Data Management and Information Technology
LB5003:03 Economics for Managers
LB5004:03 Business and the Law
LB5201:03 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5204:03 Globalisation, Governance and the State
LB5206:03 Competitive Strategy
LB5207:03 Entrepreneurship
LB5210:03 Independent Studies
LB5212:03 Accounting for Managers

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Brisbane

Students are required to complete all 24 credit points as follows:

CORE SUBJECTS
TO5201:03Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry
TO5202:03 Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
TO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial
TO5204:03Ethics in the International Hospitality Industry
Plus
6 credit points selected from:
LB5202:03Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03Sustainable Enterprise
LB5205:03Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5208:03Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
Plus
6 credit points selected from:
TO5101:03 Tourism Systems Analysis
TO5102:03 Tourism Operations Management
TO5103:03 Global Destination Competitiveness
TO5104:03 Tourist Management Strategies

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Cairns, Brisbane

The aim of this course is to develop and enhance student knowledge in the area of international hospitality management with a view to ethical professional empowerment, strategic management of diversity and sustainability and a novel understanding of the nature, origins and meanings of hospitality.

The Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management requires students to complete all 12 credit points as follows:

6 credit points as follows:
TO5202:03Economic Decision-Making in the Hospitality Industry
TO5204:03 Ethics in the International Hospitality Industry
6 credit points from the following:
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5205:03 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations

VISUAL ARTS

(See Creative Arts)