Past Handbooks (2000 to 2009)

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

1.1 Awards

The graduate degrees shall be:

Master of Administration (Tourism)	MAdmin(Tourism)
Master of Business Administration	MBA
Master of Business Administration with Honours	MBA(Hons)
Master of Business Administration (International)	MBA(Int’l)
Master of Commerce	MCom
Master of Creative Arts	MCA
Master of Economics	MEc
Master of Laws	LLM
Master of Music	MMus
Master of Tourism	MTourism

1.2 There shall be awards of:

Graduate Certificate of Management	GCertMgt
Graduate Diploma of Accounting	GDipAcc
Graduate Diploma of Management	GDipMgt
Graduate Diploma of Tourism	GDipTourism
Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce	PGDipCom
Postgraduate Diploma of Economics	PGDipEc
Postgraduate Diploma of Music	PGDipMus

DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS IN THE CREATIVE ARTS

1. Definitions

For the purpose of these Requirements the following definitions apply:

Discipline — a major area of study capable of being identified and of being systematically developed in undergraduate and graduate university courses.
Examiner — a person who marks the examination papers in a subject.
Assesser — an external examiner appointed to mark theses and dissertations.

2. Entitlement to attend

A student of the University shall be entitled to attend any lecture with the permission of the lecturer.

3.1 Non-degree students

A person who is not proceeding to a degree may enrol for any subject with the approval of the Head of School and on completing the subject shall be entitled to receive an official statement to that effect on application to the Registrar.

3.2 A person who has not qualified for Ordinary or Alternative Entry Admission may enrol for any subject with the approval of the Head of School in the terms of Requirement 3.1, but may enrol for subjects in more than one School only with the approval of the Faculty. Subjects completed by such a student may not be credited towards a degree except by permission of the Faculty.

4. Saving clause

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Requirements, the Faculty may in any case in which it may deem it appropriate to do so, dispense with or suspend any condition of or prescription by these Requirements. Any such action by the Faculty shall be recorded for the purposes of an annual review.

MASTER OF CREATIVE ARTS

1. Entitlement to enrol

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

1.1  has completed at this University the requirements for a bachelor’s honours degree in Communication Design, Music, Photography, Theatre or Visual Arts, with Honours awarded in Class I or Class II; or
1.2  has completed at this or another University or institution of higher education, a degree or diploma deemed equivalent to the conditions of Requirement 1.1 by the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School concerned; or
1.3  has passed the Master of Arts qualifying course; or
1.4  can satisfy the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre, that he or she has nationally recognised professional standing in one or more of the disciplines listed in Schedule A below and is capable of undertaking a dissertation at Master’s level. Evidence of high standing shall normally include (a) exhibitions, performances, or awards and (b) testimonials from at least three recognised artists and/or academic referees. Applicants shall also attend an interview-audition and submit original work as required; or
1.5  has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to the requirements of 1.1.

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 in one or more of the disciplines listed in Schedule A below. Any variation in this list will be the subject of Faculty resolution.

5. Requirements

A candidate shall be required to complete and submit for examination as directed by the head(s) of school(s) an integrated project including: (a) creative work in the chosen discipline(s); (b) studio practice, with documentary evidence in the form of sketchbooks, film, recordings, manuscripts and the like; (c) a dissertation of at least 20,000 words, normally on his or her own work, including those works executed during the period of enrolment.

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. Supervisors

The name of the candidate’s supervisor and where applicable the associate supervisor and the title and structure of the integrated project shall be submitted to the Faculty for approval by the Head of College within three months of the candidate’s enrolling. The title and structure of the project may subsequently be altered with the approval of the Faculty.

8. Assessment

On completion of the work the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three copies of the dissertation prepared in accordance with directions given to candidates from time to time and shall lodge three copies of the creative and studio components of the course, in conjunction with the dissertation, in an appropriate form as determined by the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of College.

9. At the appropriate time for each candidate, the Faculty shall appoint at least two examiners, at least one of whom shall be external to the University. On receipt of the examiners’ reports the Faculty shall recommend:

9.1  that the degree be awarded; or
9.2  that the degree be awarded subject to such minor corrections as the examiners may suggest; or
9.3  that the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be permitted to revise and resubmit or take such further examination as the Faculty shall prescribe; or
9.4  that the degree be not awarded.

Schedule

Musical Composition	Photography, or film/video/television
Musical Performance	Theatre Performance (acting)
Musical Criticism and Analysis	Theatre Directing
Enthno-musicology Theory and Practice	Graphic Design
Creative Writing	Illustration
Painting	Visual Communications
Sculpture	Gold- and Silversmithing
Printmaking	Fibre Arts
Ceramics

MASTER OF MUSIC

1. Entitlement to enrol

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

1.1  has completed at this University the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music with Honours awarded in Class I or Class II; or
1.2  has completed at this or another University or institution of higher education a degree or diploma deemed equivalent to Requirement 1.1 by the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre ; or
1.3  has passed an appropriate Master of Arts qualifying course; or
1.4  can satisfy the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of College concerned, that he or she has nationally recognised professional standing in one or more of the disciplines listed in Schedule A below and is capable of undertaking a dissertation at Masters level. Evidence of high standing shall normally include (a) performances, or awards and (b) testimonials from at least three recognised musicians and/or academic referees. Applicants shall also attend an interview-audition and present evidence of their qualifications/achievements; or
1.5  has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to the requirements of 1.1.

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

4. Field of study

A candidate shall pursue either research on a approved musicological topic, present a portfolio of compositions or engage in practical studies (solo, chamber music or accompaniment — including a minor thesis) as listed in Schedule A below. Any variation in this list will be the subject of Faculty resolution.

5. Requirements

A candidate shall be required to submit for examination as directed by the Head of College one of the three fields of study listed in Schedule A.

6. No submission 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. Supervisors

The name of the candidate’s supervisor and where applicable the associate supervisor and the field of study shall be submitted to the Faculty for approval by the Head of College within three months of the candidate’s enrolling. The field of study may subsequently be altered with the approval of the Faculty.

8.1 Assessment

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

8.2 Assessment of the MMus by practical work will take the form of two public recitals and a concerto performance during the period of candidature.

10. Progress report

A progress report will be required from a candidate’s supervisor(s) at the end of each semester of study. If the reports are unsatisfactory and do not indicate progress, candidates may be refused permission to continue.

11.1 MMus by thesis

Persons shall not be admitted as candidates for the degree by thesis unless they:

demonstrate the ability to propound and express ideas clearly and show musical insight by submitting a substantial paper on an analytical or historical subject (which may previously have been presented for a degree) to the satisfaction of the Faculty; and
submit a topic outline for a thesis which they intend to complete for the degree, together with a detailed synopsis and plan of research, the nature of which is satisfactory to the Faculty.

11.2 Requirements for the thesis

The thesis:

must show a thorough knowledge of the approved subject and methods of research;
must offer evidence of independent critical power in the handling and interpretation of material;
must be satisfactory as regards presentation;
may include the candidate’s own published material on the same subject, at the discretion of the Faculty;
must contain correct and proper acknowledgment of all sources;
must be prefaced by an abstract prepared in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Faculty.

12. Exit status

A graduate awarded the Master of Music: by research and thesis is eligible to apply for PhD candidature.

13.1 MMus by composition

Requirements for enrolment

Persons shall be enrolled as candidates for the degree if they satisfactorily demonstrate their ability as composers by presenting a substantial work or portfolio of minor works which may have been submitted previously for a degree.

An outline of a major work or portfolio of compositions which will be completed for the degree must also be submitted and needs to be approved by the Head of College.

13.2 Requirements for composition/s

A major composition or portfolio of compositions must

show an ability to write in either a single or large form, which should normally be for orchestra, or a variety of small ones, which must contain at least one work for full orchestra;
offer evidence of originality of thought;
be satisfactory as regards presentation and be in a clear, legible manuscript. If any part of a work is written in an indeterminate manner, one fully realised version must be attached;
be of at least 30 minutes performing duration;
a written critical analysis of all works submitted is required.

14.1 MMus by practical work and minor thesis

Practical work in solo performance, accompaniment or chamber music

The Executive Dean of the Faculty will appoint appropriate supervisors on the recommendation of the Head of College under whose respective guidance the candidate will fulfil the requirements of the practical work and the minor thesis.

Public recital after six months of candidature

Candidates will be expected to perform a public recital within six months of enrolment. This recital need not be representative of all styles but is expected to be wide ranging. Candidates musical proficiency will be assessed by at least one external examiner, one internal examiner (who shall not be the candidate’s supervisor) and the Head of College or his/her nominee as chair. This recital must receive a positive examiners’ report to allow candidates to proceed.

A second public recital must be given at the end of a candidate’s period of study. No works (or part thereof) from the first recital may be repeated in the second recital. Assessment conditions will be identical. During their course of study, candidates will perform a concerto, or, in the case of singers a number of operatic arias or oratorio excerpts and in the field of accompaniment or chamber music, a series of performances. Examination at an appropriate public engagement will be considered on merit.

All programs must be submitted to the Faculty for approval on the recommendation of the Head of College. All examinations must be passed. Candidates may be requested to repeat, once, any or all of the performing requirements.

14.2 Minor thesis

Candidates shall submit a minor thesis on an approved topic related to an aspect of the practical work. The thesis shall be completed under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Executive Dean of the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of College.

For the degree to be awarded, candidates must pass both the practical work and the minor thesis.

Schedule

Thesis
Composition and Written Critical Analysis
Practical Work and Minor Thesis

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MUSIC

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma of Music (Practical) or the Postgraduate Diploma of Music (Research) if that person:

1.1  holds or has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music, either from this University or from another institution of higher education, provided that the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre is satisfied that the previous studies are of adequate standard and relevant to the course proposed; or
1.2  has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1; and
1.3  has obtained at least a credit in the final year of the degree of Bachelor of Music in the instrumental or vocal studies subject in which postgraduate study is to be pursued.

2. Enrolment

Candidates in the practical strand may enrol in composition; instrumental studies in either solo performance, piano accompaniment or chamber music; or in vocal studies.

3. Time for enrolment

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

4. Length of course

A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements for the diploma 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 three years.

5. Supervisor

The Executive Dean of the Faculty will appoint a supervisor on the recommendation of the Head of the College under whose guidance candidates will follow a course of intensive study.

6.1 Assessment

Practical Strand

6.1.1 During their course of study, candidates will be assessed according to their area of specialisation.
Instrumental students will perform full public recitals consisting of:

two recitals — each normally no longer than 60 minutes duration; and
a concerto performance with orchestra or piano; and
a lecture recital of 45 minutes — totalling 100%.

Voice students

a Song Cycle of approximately 20 minutes duration; and
a set of Arias — one of which must be from Handel and approximately 20 minutes duration; and
two recitals each of approximately 40 minutes.

Composition/Music Technology students

demonstrate an ability to write in either a single or large form — this should normally be for orchestra, or a variety of small orchestras and would generally contain at least one work for full orchestra;
offer evidence of originality of thought;
present appropriately in a clear, legible manuscript;
be of at least 30 minutes performing duration.

6.1.2 Candidates will normally be assessed by at least one external examiner, one internal examiner (who shall not be the candidate’s supervisor) and the Head of the College or his/her nominee as chair. The candidate’s teacher may be added to the panel.
6.1.3 All candidates will also be required to undertake a number of tasks relating to the analysis of their practice both prospectively and retrospectively.

6.2 Practical Research Strand

6.2.1 During their course of study, candidates will be assessed according to their area of specialisation.
Instrumental students will perform full public recitals consisting of:

a recital — normally of no longer than 60 minutes duration; and
a concerto performance with orchestra or piano; and
a lecture recital of 45 minutes.

Voice students

a Song Cycle of approximately 20 minutes duration, or, a set of Arias — one of which must be from Handel and approximately 20 minutes duration; and
two recitals each of approximately 40 minutes duration — totalling 100%.

Composition/Music Technology students

demonstrate an ability to write in either a single or large form — this should normally be for orchestra, or a variety of small orchestras and would generally contain at least one work for full orchestra;
offer evidence of originality of thought;
present appropriately in a clear, legible manuscript;
be of at least 20 minutes performing duration — totalling 100%.

6.2.2 Candidates will normally be assessed by at least one external examiner, one internal examiner (who shall not be the candidate’s supervisor) and the Head of the College or his/her nominee as chair. The candidate’s teacher may be added to the panel.
6.2.3 All candidates will also be required to complete a research thesis of around 10,000 words.

6.3 Theoretical Research Strand

6.3.1 Students will research an approved topic culminating in the presentation of a thesis of 20,000 words or appropriate papers in lieu.

6.4 All programs must be submitted to the Faculty for approval on the recommendation of the Head of the College. All examinations must be passed.

Candidates may be requested to repeat once, any or all of the performing requirements.

7. Progress report

A progress report will be required from a candidate’s supervisor at the end of each semester of study. If the report is unsatisfactory and does not indicate progress, candidates may be refused permission to continue.

DEGREES, DIPLOMAS IN ADMINISTRATION, COMMERCE, ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM

1. General requirement

A candidate for a degree or diploma shall pursue a course of study in accordance with such Requirements as specifically apply or are applicable to that degree or diploma.

2. Saving clause

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Requirements the Faculty may, in any case in which it may deem it appropriate to do so, dispense with or suspend any requirement of or prescription by these Requirements.

3.1 Non-degree students

Persons qualified for an award at a university, college of advanced education or other institution approved by the Faculty, who are not proceeding to a degree, may enrol in any subject with the approval of the Head of School concerned. On completion of the subject they are entitled to receive an official statement to that effect on application to the Registrar.

3.2 Persons who have not qualified for Ordinary or Alternative Entry Admission may enrol for any subject with the approval of the Head of School concerned but the combined units value of such subjects shall not exceed 12 in any academic year. On completion of the subject they are entitled to receive an official statement to that effect on application to the Registrar.

3.3 Subjects completed under the provision of this Requirement may not be used as credit towards a degree within the Faculty except with the approval of the Executive Dean on the recommendation of the appropriate Head of School.

MASTER OF COMMERCE, MASTER OF ECONOMICS AND MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)

1. Full-time or part-time

A candidate for the degree of Master of Commerce, the degree of Master of Economics 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 any of the above degrees shall be submitted to the Registrar and shall be accompanied by a proposal of the program of study including research to be pursued 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 Executive Dean 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 Politics or Tourism) in which the degree is sought, that person:

has qualified in this University for the degree of Bachelor of Administration (Accounting), Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) with first or second class honours; or
holds from another university a qualification regarded by the Faculty as at least equivalent to the qualification listed in (a); or
has qualified in this University for the Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce or the Postgraduate Diploma of Economics at credit level; or
holds a pass degree and since graduation has acquired professional and practical qualifications of a kind regarded by the Executive Dean as equivalent to at least a second class honours degree provided also that such a candidate shall complete any additional work (including pass degree subjects) as the Head of the appropriate School may prescribe.

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 Executive Dean on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School.

1.6 A candidate may apply at any time to the Executive Dean 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 Executive Dean.

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 Executive Dean 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 Executive Dean, 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 Executive Dean 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 dissertation^* on an approved research topic may be required as part of the examination.

3.2 Examination

The Executive Dean, 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

pursue a program of additional study and/or
re-submit the dissertation, either re-written or including further research material.

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, the degree of Master of Economics or the degree of Master of Administration (Tourism), the latter (by research only).

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH HONOURS

1.1 Requirements for candidature

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

1.1.1 holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree either from this University or from another institution of higher education and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.1.2 has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to those specified in Requirement 1.1.1 and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.1.3 has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Management with a credit average or higher.

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

1.2.1 has completed the requirements for the coursework degree with a Credit average or higher; or

1.2.2 has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to those specified in Requirement 1.2.1.

2. Period of candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate for the coursework degree shall complete the requirements in not fewer than three semesters nor more than three calendar years in the case of a full-time student and in not fewer than six semesters and not more than six calendar years in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

3.2 A candidate may apply at any time to the Executive Dean 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 3.1.

3.3 A candidate for the Honours degree shall complete the requirements in not less than one semester in the case of a full-time candidate and in not fewer than two semesters in the case of a part-time student. These periods may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of study – coursework candidates

Unless granted credit by way of Requirement 5, a candidate for the coursework degree shall follow the prescribed course of study comprising core and elective subjects totalling 36 units.

5. The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to 12 units on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the Faculty.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 5, a person who has completed the 24 units specified for the Graduate Diploma of Management course may be given credit for those subjects providing:

6.1 where the Graduate Diploma of Management has not been awarded, that person’s enrolment shall be transferred to this course;

6.2 where the Graduate Diploma of Management has been awarded, it shall be surrendered before the candidate may be awarded the coursework degree.

7. To complete a subject a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the Faculty.

8. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until credit has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

9. The degree of Master of Business Administration shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

10. Program of study – Honours candidates

A candidate for the Honours degree shall satisfactorily complete the prescribed research methods subject of three units and a thesis of nine units.

11. The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, shall appoint a supervisor for the thesis who shall be an appropriately qualified member of the staff of the University. One or more associate supervisors may be appointed on account of their special knowledge of the candidate’s approved topic.

12. The Executive Dean, on the advice of the Head of the relevant School, shall appoint at least two examiners, neither of whom may be the supervisor.

13. A candidate who has completed the requirements of the coursework degree and had that degree conferred shall surrender the testamur of the coursework degree before the Honours degree may be conferred.

14. The degree of Master of Business Administration with Honours shall be awarded in the following classes:

Class I

Class II.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) (FULL-TIME)

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Business Administration (International) if that person:

1.1 holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree either from this University or from another institution of higher education approved by the Faculty; or
1.2 has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1.

2. Period of Candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate shall complete the requirements for the degree in at least three semesters of study one of which can be a summer semester. This period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of Study

A candidate shall follow the course of studies shown under Postgraduate Courses.

5. The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to two subjects in the postgraduate strands on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution approved by the Faculty.

6. To complete a subject a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the Faculty.

7. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until credit has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

8. The degree of Master of Business Administration (International) shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

MASTER OF TOURISM

1. Requirements for candidature

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

1.1  holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree, either from this University or from another institution of higher education, in an area deemed suitable by the Head of School and Executive Dean; or
1.2  has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1; and
1.3  provides to the Head of School and Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience.

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. Course of study

A candidate shall

3.1  follow the course of study specified in either Schedules I and II or Schedules III and IV shown under Postgraduate Courses;
3.2  attend the University for such other purposes and at such times as the relevant Head of School may direct; and
3.3  satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the Faculty.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE AND POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ECONOMICS

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for a Postgraduate Diploma if, in the field (Commerce or Economics) in which the diploma is sought, that person:

has qualified in this University for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics;
holds from another university a qualification regarded by the Faculty as at least equivalent to the qualification listed in (a); or
has alternative qualifications deemed by the Faculty to be appropriate for entry to 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

A candidate shall:

follow the course of study and complete such placement work as is designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the Faculty;
attend the University for such other purposes and at such times as the relevant Head of School may direct;
satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the Faculty.

4. The Postgraduate Diploma shall be awarded in the following classes:

High Distinction
Credit
Pass.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ACCOUNTING

1. Requirements for candidature

A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Accounting if that person qualifies for ordinary admission to the Bachelor of Commerce degree course and either;

has qualified in this University for any Bachelor’s degree other than the Bachelor of Commerce; or
holds from another University or institution of higher education a qualification regarded by the Faculty as at least equivalent to the qualification listed in (a) above.

2. Period of candidature

A candidate shall pursue at this University a program of study for not less than eighteen months nor more than three years in the case of a full-time student and for not less than three years nor more than six years in the case of a part-time student.

3. When credit for previous study has been granted the Faculty may reduce a candidate’s period of candidature accordingly.

4. Program of study

A candidate shall:

follow the course of study and complete such placement work as is designated by the Head of Accounting and Finance and approved by the Faculty;
attend the University for such other purposes and at such times as the Head of Accounting and Finance may direct;
satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the Faculty.

5. Credit for previous study

The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of Accounting and Finance, may give a candidate credit for subjects completed at this or another University or another institution of higher education approved by the Faculty.

6. The maximum credit allowed under Requirement 5 shall not be more than the equivalent of fifty per cent of the candidate’s program of study.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT

1. Requirements for candidature

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

1.1 holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate undergraduate degree either from this University or from another institution of higher education and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.2 has other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to those specified in Requirement 1.1 and has provided to the Executive Dean satisfactory evidence of sufficient and appropriate work experience; or

1.3 has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Management with a credit average or higher.

2. Period of candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate shall complete the requirements for the award in not fewer than two semesters nor more than four semesters in the case of a full-time student and in not fewer than four semesters and not more than eight semesters in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of study

Unless granted credit under Requirement 5, a candidate shall follow the prescribed course of study of subjects totalling 24 units.

5. Credit for previous study

The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to 12 units on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the Faculty.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 5, a person who has completed the 12 units specified for the Graduate Certificate of Management course may be given credit for those subjects providing:

6.1 where the Graduate Certificate of Management has not been awarded, that person’s enrolment shall be transferred to this course;

6.2 where the Graduate Certificate of Management has been awarded, it shall be surrendered before the candidate may be awarded the Graduate Diploma.

7. To complete a subject a candidate shall satisfy the written, practical and other examination requirements designated by the relevant Head of School and approved by the Faculty.

9. Notwithstanding the provisions of Requirement 5, a person who has been enrolled for the Master of Business Administration degree by coursework may transfer his or her enrolment to this course and be given credit for subjects satisfactorily completed.

10. The Graduate Diploma of Management shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TOURISM

1. Requirements for candidature

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

1.1 has completed an approved three-year undergraduate degree; or
1.2 has qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to Requirement 1.1;

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 studies

Candidates shall complete a minimum of 24 units with 12 units 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 Executive Dean.

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

Distinction
Pass.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT

1. Requirements for candidature

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

1.3 in exceptional cases, has managerial experience at a senior level acceptable to the Faculty.

2. Period of candidature

Candidature shall commence on the first day of February or July.

3.1 A candidate shall complete the requirements of the Certificate in not less than one semester nor more than one calendar year in the case of a full-time student and in not fewer than two semesters and not more than two calendar years in the case of a part-time student. This maximum period may be extended by the Executive Dean.

4. Program of study

Unless granted credit under Requirement 5, a candidate shall follow the prescribed course of study of subjects totalling 12 units.

5. Credit for previous study

The Executive Dean, on the recommendation of the Head of the appropriate School, may give credit for up to six units on the basis of equivalent subjects completed at this University or another institution of higher education approved by the Faculty.

6. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean, a candidate may not enrol for any subject until credit has been obtained for any prerequisite subject or subjects as listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

7. The Graduate Certificate of Management shall be awarded in the following classes:

Distinction

Pass.

DEGREES IN LAW

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:

1.1  has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws with Honours 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 the School maintains standards comparable to those applicable at this University; or
1.2  has passed the Masters qualifying course in accordance with the Requirements; or
1.3  has other qualifications and/or experience recognised by the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of School as equivalent to 1.1.

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 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 —

8.5.1  that the degree be awarded; or
8.5.2  that the degree be awarded subject to minor amendments in the thesis to be made to the satisfaction of the supervisor; or
8.5.3  that the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be allowed to revise and resubmit the thesis for examination; or
8.5.4  that the degree be not awarded.

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 —

8.6.1  that the degree be awarded; or
8.6.2  that the degree be awarded subject to minor amendments in the thesis to be made to the satisfaction of the candidate’s supervisor; or
8.6.3  that the degree be not awarded.

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 proceding to a degree under this program shall be required to obtain credit for 36 units of study.

10. Credit for Professional Experience

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

11. Requirements for degree

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

11.1 by completion of six subjects (4 units each), approved from time to time by the School; or

11.2 by completion of four subjects (4 units each), approved from time to time by the School, as well as the completion of a minor thesis not exceeding 25,000 words (8 units).

A schedule of subjects is shown under Postgraduate Courses.

12. Credit 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 credit towards the degree in respect of such subject or subjects. The maximum number of subjects for which credit may be granted shall be two.

13. Duration of Candidature

For candidates granted credit 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 candiate 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 units necessary for the degree at a grade point average of 5.5 (i.e. credit/distinction grade average).

MASTER OF LAWS QUALIFYING COURSE

1. Requirements for candidature

A person shall be permitted to enrol for a qualifying course for a Masters degree within the Faculty if that person:

1.1 has successfully completed the course for the degree of Bachelor of Laws awarded either by this University or by another university or institution of higher education which in the opinion of the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of the School maintains standards comparable to those applicable at this University; or
1.2 has qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to the requirement of 1.1.

2. A person enrolling in the Masters qualifying course shall complete a research paper of about 10,000 words on a topic approved by the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of the School within the time specified by the Faculty which will normally be 12 months from the date of enrolment.

3.1 The research paper shall be referred to such person (who will normally be a member of the Faculty) as the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of the School shall appoint. Such person will report to the Faculty on whether in his or her opinion the research paper demonstrates the candidate’s ability to carry out independent research and to analyse and assess the material produced by that research.

3.2 A candidate may be permitted by the Faculty on the recommendation of the examiner to revise and resubmit the research paper if it is initially judged unsatisfactory, but shall be permitted to resubmit once only.

4. Evaluation of the candidate’s achievement in the qualifying course will be determined by the Faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Law, as pass or fail.

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