Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts
FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS and the creative arts -- POSTGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
Awards
1.1 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-Master of Information Technology |
MBA-MInfTech |
Master of Business Administration (International)1 | 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 Public Health-Master of Business Administration | MPH-MBA |
Master of Tourism | MTourism |
1.2 There shall be awards of:
Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce | PGDipCom |
Postgraduate Diploma of Economics | PGDipEc |
Postgraduate Diploma of Music | PGDipMus |
Graduate Diploma of Accounting2 | GDipAcc |
Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts | GDipCArts |
Graduate Diploma of Management | GDipMgt |
Graduate Diploma of Tourism | GDipTourism |
Graduate Certificate of Management | GCertMgt |
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH HONOURS
Requirements for candidature
1.1 A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Business Administration (hereinafter referred to as the `coursework' degree) if that person:
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:
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.
Program of study - coursework candidates
4. 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:
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.
Program of study - Honours candidates
10. 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.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) (FULL-TIME)
Note: The Master of Business Administration (International) has been disestablished. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the award.
Requirements for candidature
1. A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Business Administration (International) if that person:
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.
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.
Program of Study
4. 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 majors 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.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (and reverse order of degrees)
1. The Master of Business Administration - Master of Information Technology (E-business) degree shall be administered jointly by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology.
2. A person may enrol for the degree if that person satisfies the enrolment requirements of the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Information Technology.
3. A candidate shall pursue studies as specified in the Postgraduate Courses to obtain a minimum of 48 units.
4. The requirements of the degree shall normally be completed in either three semesters of full-time study if block mode subjects between semesters are taken, or in four semesters of full-time study without taking block mode subjects between semesters. Part-time study shall normally be completed in five to eight semesters.
MASTER OF COMMERCE, MASTER OF ECONOMICS AND MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (TOURISM)
Full-time or part-time
1. 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.
Admission -- application
1.1 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 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.
Admission -- consultation
1.2 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.
Admission -- enrolment
1.3 If the Executive Dean approves the enrolment the candidate shall lodge with the Registrar a higher degree enrolment form.
Admission -- academic prerequisites
1.4 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:
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.
Minimum period of study
1.5 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.
Commencement date
1.7 The date upon which candidature begins shall be determined by the Executive Dean.
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.
Progress reports
2.2 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.
2.4 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.
Other original work
2.6 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.
Thesis examination
2.7 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.
3.1 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 dissertation3 on an approved research topic may be required as part of the examination.
Examination
3.2 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.
MASTER OF CREATIVE ARTS
Entitlement to enrol
1. 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, an appropriate tertiary qualification deemed equivalent to the conditions of Requirement 1.1 by the faculty on the recommendation of the Head of College; 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 and is capable of undertaking a thesis at Master's level. Evidence of high standing shall normally include (a) exhibitions, performances, or awards and (b) testimonials from at least three recognised artistic practitioners and/or academic referees. Applicants shall also attend an interview-audition and submit original work as required; or
Time for enrolment
2. 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.
Length of course
3. 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.
Field of study
4. A candidate shall pursue research and creative activities as negotiated with the Head of College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.
Requirements
5. A candidate shall be required to complete and submit for examination as directed by the Head of College 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 20,000 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.
MASTER OF LAWS (by thesis or coursework)
Entitlement to enrol
1. 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
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.
Time for enrolment (thesis)
3.1 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.
Masters of Laws (by thesis)
4.1 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.
Length of course
5.1 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.
Unsatisfactory progress
6. 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.
Requirements
7.1 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.
Assessment
8.1 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.4 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 --
8.8 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.
Master of Laws (by coursework)
9. Subject to Requirement 11, a candidate proceding to a degree under this program shall be required to obtain credit for 36 units of study.
Credit for Professional Experience
10. 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.
Requirements for degree
11. 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:
Credit for Other Studies
12. 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.
Duration of Candidature
13. 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.
Examination of Subjects
14. 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 MUSIC
Entitlement to enrol
1. 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 an appropriate tertiary qualification 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
1.4 can satisfy the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of College, that he or she has nationally recognised professional standing and is capable of undertaking a thesis 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
Time for enrolment
2. 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.
Length of course
3. 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.
Field of study
4. A candidate shall pursue either practice based or theoretical research on an approved topic.
Requirements
5. A candidate shall be required to submit for examination as directed by the Head of College.
Assessment
6.1 Assessment of the MMus by practice will take the form of thesis on an approved topic related to an aspect of the candidate's practical work and a number of practical projects negotiated with the candidate's supervisor and the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.
6.2 Assessment of the MMus by theory will take the form of thesis on an approved topic negotiated with the candidate's supervisor and the Head of the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre.
MASTER OF TOURISM
Requirements for candidature
1. A person may enrol for the degree of Master of Tourism if that person:
Period of candidature
2. The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study where the candidate has received 12 units of credit for prior learning.
Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce and Postgraduate Diploma of Economics
Requirements for candidature
1. A person may enrol for a Postgraduate Diploma if, in the field (Commerce or Economics) in which the diploma is sought, that person:
Period of candidature
2. The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MUSIC
Requirements for candidature
1. 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
Enrolment
2. An application to enrol for the diploma shall normally be lodged with the Registrar at least eight weeks before the date on which candidature is proposed to commence.
Length of course
3. 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 four years.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ACCOUNTING5
Requirements for candidature
1. 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;
Period of candidature
2. 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.
Program of study
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF CREATIVE ARTS
Requirements for candidature
1. A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts if that person:
1.1 holds or has completed the requirements for an appropriate Bachelor degree, either from this University or from another institution of higher education, provided that the faculty, on the recommendation of the Head of College, is satisfied that the previous studies are of adequate standard and relevant to the course proposed; or
Enrolment in subjects
2. 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 College/Associate Dean, in consultation with the course convener, is satisfied that the candidate is qualified to undertake that subject.
Credit for previous study
3. A candidate who has completed a subject or subjects additional to the requirements of a degree of this University may be given credit 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 units.
Period of candidature
4. The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
Program of study
5. A candidate shall undertake 24 units selected from one of the disciplines or fields of study set out in Schedule A below, or an approved combination of those disciplines and follow the course of study prescribed. The prescribed course may consist of coursework alone, or of coursework together with a minor thesis of 6 units value.
Certification of program of study
6. A convener shall be appointed by the Head of College for each course, who will certify that the proposed program of study forms a coherent whole and is at an appropriate level.
Assessment
7. To complete any subject a candidate shall fulfil the requirements of that subject; with the proviso that additional or alternative work at graduate level will be agreed between the student, the lecturer-in-charge and the course convener.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT
Requirements for candidature
1. A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Management course if that person:
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.
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.
Program of study
4. Unless granted credit under Requirement 5, a candidate shall follow the prescribed course of study of subjects totalling 24 units.
Credit for previous study
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 12 units specified for the Graduate Certificate of Management course may be given credit for those subjects providing:
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.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TOURISM
Requirements for candidature
1. A person may enrol for the Graduate Diploma of Tourism if that person
and has demonstrated at interview suitability to undertake the course.
Period of candidature
2. The normal period of candidature shall be one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT
Requirements for candidature
1. A person may enrol for the Graduate Certificate of Management course if that person:
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.
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.
Program of study
4. Unless granted credit under Requirement 5, a candidate shall follow the prescribed course of study of subjects totalling 12 units.
Credit for previous study
5. 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.
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 | |
Economics | |
Ecotourism | |
Financial Management | |
Hospitality | |
Human Resource Management | |
Information Technology | |
Management | |
Marketing | |
Music | |
Photography | |
Public Health /Business Administration | |
Theatre | |
Tourism | |
Visual Arts |
ACCOUNTING
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ACCOUNTING6
This Diploma provides a "conversion" course for non-accounting graduates, enabling them to gain professional recognition by the major accounting bodies. The course runs over an eighteen-month period in the full-time mode, utilising intensive seven-week summer sessions as well as regular semesters, or over an equivalent period in the part-time mode.
COMMERCE
Master of Commerce
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 units selected from the list of graduate subjects and a research thesis equivalent to 18 units.
The coursework degree comprises a program of 18 units selected from the list of graduate subjects together with a report of about 8,000 to 10,000 words (six units) 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 units for the research degree or 18 units 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 COMMERCE7
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 four units per subject and the value of any required thesis or dissertation will not be more than 12 units. 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.
CREATIVE ARTS
Postgraduate studies across the Creative Arts are available through the College of Music, Visual Arts and Theatre. Awards include the Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts, the Postgraduate Diploma of Music, 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).
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 Academic Adviser in Economics.
MASTER OF ECONOMICS
The Master of Economics by research is a one-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 three semester full-time program. Entry requirements include an approved bachelor's degree.
MANAGEMENT
The Management Program in the School of Business offers a Graduate Certificate of Management, a Graduate Diploma of Management, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration (Honours), the joint degrees Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration - Master of Information Technology and PhD study.
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.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
This is a 12 subject (36 units) course designed to give students a comprehensive coverage of topics in the field of management. The MBA facilitates specialised study in elective areas of interest as well as the full understanding of core management topics. The course draws its participants from both an international and a local base to ensure learning through shared group experience. The course is offered at the Townsville, Cairns campuses and at the Holmes College in Sydney and Melbourne.
CORE | |
BU5001:03 | Managing Organisations |
BU5002:03 | Accounting for Management Decisions |
BU5003:03 | Data Analysis and Information Management |
BU5004:03 | Marketing Management |
BU5005:03 | Financial Management |
BU5006:03 | Business, Government and the Global Economy |
BU5007:03 | Operations and Quality Management |
BU5008:03 | Strategic Management |
ELECTIVES 8(four to be completed - not all electives will be offered in any one year) | |
Business, Society and Environment and Sustainability | |
BU5101:03 | Managing Legal Issues in Business |
BU5102:03 | Business and Society |
BU5110:03 | Business, Environment and Sustainability |
BU5113:03 | Managing Sustainable International and Regional Industry Development |
Human Resource Management | |
BU5108:03 | Human Resource Management |
BU5109:03 | Managing Employee Relations |
Marketing | |
BU5105:03 | International Marketing |
BU5116:03 | Services Marketing |
Entrepreneurship | |
BU5106:03 | Entrepreneurship |
BU5117:03 | Moot Corp® |
International Business | |
BU5009:03 | International Cross-Cultural Management (Cairns only) |
BU5010:03 | International Business Strategy (Cairns only) |
BU5104:03 | International Business |
BU5107:03 | Trade and Industry Development in the Asia-Pacific Region |
E-Commerce | |
BU5103:03 | Management of Innovation and Technology (Cairns only) |
BU5118:03 | eCommerce |
BU5121:03 | e-Business and e-Commerce for Managers |
Operations Management | |
BU5114:03 | Projects and Special Events Management |
BU5120:03 | Demand Chain Management (an e-Commerce Perspective) |
Other | |
BU5111:03 | Special Topics in Management 1 |
BU5112:03 | Special Topics in Management 2 |
BU5115:03 | Advanced Reading Course in Business Management |
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS)
This is a one semester intensive offering where the students develop and complete a research-based thesis on a topic selected in conjunction with a supervisor. A high standard of presentation and analysis is expected for the award. Successful completion of this award will provide a pathway toward PhD study.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) (Cairns only)
Note: The Master of Business Administration (International) has been disestablished. No new enrolments will be accepted. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies in the award.
CORE | |
BU5002:03 | Accounting for Management Decisions |
BU5003:03 | Data Analysis and Information Management |
BU5004:03 | Marketing Management |
BU5005:03 | Financial Management |
BU5006:03 | Business, Government and the Global Economy |
BU5007:03 | Operations and Quality Management |
BU5009:03 | International Cross Cultural Management |
BU5010:03 | International Business Strategy |
ELECTIVES | |
Four electives to be completed from the following: | |
BU5101:03 | Managing Legal Issues in Business |
BU5102:03 | Business and Society |
BU5103:03 | Management of Innovation and Technology |
BU5104:03 | International Business |
BU5105:03 | International Marketing |
BU5106:03 | Entrepreneurship |
BU5107:03 | Trade and Industry Development in the Asia-Pacific Region |
BU5108:03 | Human Resource Management |
BU5109:03 | Managing Employee Relations |
BU5110:03 | Business, Environment and Sustainability |
BU5111:03 | Special Topics in Management 1 |
BU5112:03 | Special Topics in Management 2 |
BU5113:03 | Managing Sustainable International and Regional Industry Development |
BU5114:03 | Project and Special Events Management |
BU5115:03 | Advanced Reading Course in Business Management |
BU5116:03 | Services Marketing |
BU5118:03 | eCommerce |
BU5119:03 | Demand Chain Management |
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The objectives of the course are to provide theory and practical skills in accounting, finance, management, marketing and operations management; and e-business technologies, multimedia, programming, networking and software.
Associate Professor Owen Stanley (MBA)
School of Business
Telephone: (07) 4781 5393
E-mail: owen.stanley@jcu.edu.au
Professor Bill Lavery (IT)
School of Information Technology
Telephone: (07) 4781 4624
E-mail: infotech@jcu.edu.au
MBA COMPONENT | |
Students select Business subjects to 21, 24 or 27 units as follows: | |
CORE | |
BU5008:03 | Strategic Management |
Plus six subjects from: | |
BU5001:03 | Managing Organisations |
BU5002:03 | Accounting for Management Decisions |
BU5003:03 | Data Analysis and Information Management |
BU5004:03 | Marketing |
BU5005:03 | Financial Management |
BU5006:03 | Business, Government and the Global Economy |
BU5007:03 | Operations and Quality Management |
Plus zero, one or two subjects from: | |
BU5104:03 | International Business |
BU5105:03 | International Marketing |
BU5106:03 | Entrepreneurship |
BU5108:03 | Human Resource Management |
BU5109:03 | Managing Employee Relationships |
BU5118:03 | E-Commerce |
BU5121:03 | E-Commerce: Developing New Technologies |
BU5122:03 |
Transaction and Database Management for E-Commerce and E-Business |
BU5123:03 | E-Business Management and Communications |
or | |
Other BU subjects approved by the Head of School of Business | |
MInfTech COMPONENT | |
Students select IT subjects to 21, 24 or 27 units (depending on MInfTech subject load) as follows: | |
CORE | |
CP5230:03 | Internetworking 1 |
CP5280:03 | Interactive Multimedia Principles |
CP5310:03 | E-Business Technologies |
CP5046:03 | ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design |
CP5047:03 | ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning |
Plus two subjects from: | |
CP5240:03 | Internetworking 2 |
CP5250:03 | Network Administration 1 |
CP5350:03 | Database Systems and Applications Programming |
Plus zero, one or two subjects from: | |
CP2060:03 | Computer Graphics |
CP5210:03 | Digital Video for Multimedia |
CP5220:03 | On-line Multimedia Design |
CP5240:03 | Internetworking 2 |
CP5260:03 | Network Administration 2 |
CP5270:03 | Telecommunications and Networks |
CP5290:03 | Unix - Linux Systems |
CP5330:03 | Special Interest Topic 1 |
or | |
Other elective CP subjects 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 MANAGEMENT
This is an eight subject course designed to give students a sound coverage of central topics in the field of management. The diploma acts as an independent award but the subjects studied form a major part of the Master of Business Administration degree. The course is offered at the Townsville, Cairns campuses and at the Holmes College in Sydney and Melbourne.
CORE | |
BU5001:03 | Managing Organisations |
BU5002:03 | Accounting for Management Decisions |
BU5003:03 | Data Analysis and Information Management |
BU5004:03 | Marketing Management |
BU5005:03 | Financial Management |
BU5006:03 | Business, Government and the Global Economy |
BU5007:03 | Quality Management |
BU5008:03 | Strategic Management |
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT
This is a four subject course designed to give students some core information on basic management topics. The certificate acts as an independent award but the subjects studied form a subset of the Graduate Diploma of Management and the MBA. The course is offered at the Townsville, Cairns campuses and at the Holmes College in Sydney and Melbourne.
CORE (two subjects) | |
BU5001:03 | Managing Organisations |
BU5004:03 | Marketing Management |
Any two from the following: | |
BU5002:03 | Accounting for Management Decisions |
BU5003:03 | Data Analysis and Information Management |
BU5005:03 | Financial Management |
BU5006:03 | Business, Government and the Global Economy |
BU5007:03 | Quality Management |
BU5008:03 | Strategic Management |
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
1. Coursework Requirements for the general degree in the
field of Tourism Studies
1.1 A candidate who has not received 12 units of credit for prior learning will study an individually tailored set of subjects to the value of 12 units to prepare the candidate for work in Part 1.2 Schedule I, II, III and IV below.
1.2 A candidate who has received 12 units of credit for prior learning following the Faculty's approval processes will complete a minimum of 24 further units comprising 3 units from Schedule I, at least 3 units from Schedule II and the remainder from Schedule II, III and IV. The Schedule IV option is only open to students with superior performance9 in Schedule I.
Schedule I
TO6060:03 | Tourism Analysis |
Schedule II
TO6002:03 | Introduction to Tourism and the Environment |
TO6006:03 | Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management |
TO6007:03 | International Tourism |
Schedule III
TO6022:03 | Tourism Marketing |
TO6023:03 | Hotel Management |
TO6025:03 | Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Townsville) |
TO6026:03 | Ecologically Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management (Townsville) |
TO6027:03 | Independent Study in International Tourism 1 |
TO6028:03 | Independent Study in International Tourism 2 |
TO6031:03 | Tourism Issues in Developing Countries (Cairns) |
TO6032:03 | Tourism Transport and Technology |
TO6033:03 | Australian Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Cairns) |
TO6037:03 | Tourism Policy and Planning (Townsville) |
TO6039:03 | Regional Tourism Planning (Cairns) |
TO6042:06 | Conference and Events Management |
TO6043:03 | Club and Gaming Management (Cairns) |
TO6044:03 | Hospitality and Restaurant Marketing (Cairns) |
TO6045:03 | Hospitality Operations Management (Cairns) |
TO6046:03 | Quality Assurance and Hospitality Systems (Cairns) |
Schedule IV
TO6061:06 | Masters Coursework Project |
2. Coursework Requirements for the Degree with
specialisation in the field of Ecotourism
2.1 A candidate who has not received 12 units of credit for prior learning will study an individually tailored set of subjects to the value of 12 units to prepare the candidate for work in Part 2.2 Schedule V, VI, VII and VIII below.
2.2 A candidate who has received 12 units of credit for prior learning following the Faculty's approval processes will complete a minimum of 24 further units comprising 3 units from Schedule V, at least 9 units from Schedule VI and the remainder from Schedule VI, VII and VIII. The Schedule VIII option is only open to students with superior performance10 in Schedule V.
Schedule V
TO6060:03 | Tourism Analysis |
Schedule VI
TO6002:03 | Introduction to Tourism and the Environment |
TO6006:03 | Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management |
TO6007:03 | International Tourism |
TO6025:03 | Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Townsville) |
TO6026:03 | Ecologically Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management (Townsville) |
TO6031:03 | Tourism Issues in Developing Countries (Cairns) |
TO6033:03 | Australian Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Cairns) |
Schedule VII
TO6022:03 | Tourism Marketing |
TO6023:03 | Hotel Management |
TO6027:03 | Independent Study in International Tourism 1 |
TO6028:03 | Independent Study in International Tourism 2 |
TO6032:03 | Tourism Transport and Technology |
TO6037:03 | Tourism Policy and Planning (Townsville) |
TO6039:03 | Regional Tourism Planning (Cairns) |
TO6042:06 | Conference and Events Management |
TO6043:03 | Club and Gaming Management (Cairns) |
TO6044:03 | Hospitality and Restaurant Marketing (Cairns) |
TO6045:03 | Hospitality Operations Management (Cairns) |
TO6046:03 | Quality Assurance and Hospitality Systems (Cairns) |
Schedule VIII
TO6062:06 | Master of Tourism (Ecotourism) Coursework Project |
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TOURISM
Schedule I
TO5002:03 | Introduction to Tourism and the Environment |
TO5006:03 | Tourist and Customer Behaviour Management |
TO5007:03 | International Tourism |
TO5013:06 | Graduate Diploma Research Project |
TO5015:03 | Research Methods |
Schedule II
TO5022:03 | Tourism Marketing |
TO5023:03 | Hotel Management |
TO5025:03 | Ecotourism and Wildlife Tourism Management (Townsville) |
TO5026:03 | Ecologically Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management (Townsville) |
TO5032:03 | Tourism, Transport and Technology |
TO5033:03 | Australian Ecotourism and Wildlife Management (Cairns) |
or | |
Language studies at the appropriate level as approved by the Head of School -- full year counts as one elective. |
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
School of business
Accounting and Finance
Accounting
Timber marketing and supply chain analysis in North Queensland;
Employer and student perceptions in the value and structure of work experience programs in accounting;
Economics of feral pig management in North Queensland;
Small Business and Government Policy;
Management accounting in hotels;
Staff turnover in Queensland accounting firms;
Finance
Integration of national capital markets;
Investors' recognition of the multi-national dimension of Australian listed companies;
Information Systems
The application of expert systems software to determine its robustness and value in the business environment;
Changing employment structures for the IS Profession;
The impact of technology on the North Queensland Beef Industry;
User perception of authenticity of email messages;
Sociological impacts of technology;
Security and privacy issues relating to Information Systems and
e-Business;
Development of successful Information Systems
A methodology for the determination of the separability of coral reef environmental features using image analysis techniques on digitised aerial photography;
Economics
Management
The e-Commerce interface and database design;
Strategic e-Business - sustainable competitive advantage;
Demand Chain management, 4th generation logistics and QFD;
Consumer motivation to buy status brands;
Employee empowerment programs;
Implementing e-business systems using demand change management;
Retailing atmospheres and consumer behaviour;
Effects of management practices on employee attitudes, motivation and performance;
Industrial relations in non-unionised firms;
Human resource management in the hospitality and tourism industries;
Technology innovation and implementation;
Environmentally sustainable business practices;
Strategic management in non-profit organisations;
Performance appraisal practices;
Organisational ethics and climate;
Employee attitude survey design;
Foreign direct investment in Asian businesses;
Regional distribution and logistics in the Asian tourism industry;
SCHOOL OF LAW
Commercial Law
Domestic and international sale contracts;
Personal Property rights and liabilities;
ASIC corporate investigations and hearings;
Civil penalty provisions under Corporations Act;
Corporate law and taxation law;
Environmental Law
The legal framework for the marine environment in the Torres Strait;
COLLEGE OF MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND THEATRE
Personal code as transition;
Interplay : an investigation of the efficiency of focussed youth playwriting initiatives 1983-1997;
Exploration of design concept, development and implementation: Peter Pan ;
Realities and created ideals: visual media;
Encapsulating an environment: magnetising the Isle;
White on black: a primitive view of "Primitive" art;
The Johnsone Gallery: pivotal influence;
Lexicon of Australian artists: signatures, initials and monograms;
Archetypal time travellers: the immutable female;
European traditions: northern Australian climates;
Evaluation of the effectiveness of flexible course work delivered through CD Rom;
The academic experience: the role of peer mentoring;
The history and psychology of portraiture;
Faces of influence: a study of the determinants of style in posed portrait photography;
The Processes of image creation;
Exploring the potential of computer generated art;
The nature of Ephemon: research into ephemeral work and communication through visual and verbal documentation;
The divided self: evolution of a personal code of ciphers, symbols and techniques;
Kala: journeys in colour and time -- an exploration of the relationship between colour and time, its cosmogonic and cosmological significance in tantric metaphysical thought and associated western poetic notions;
Profiling service: portraits and people of Townsville;
The Stanislavski System: cultural artefact or generic principle?
The human figure in space and time;
Johann Sebastian Bach: the Suites for Cello Solo -- an exploration of the time warp;
Listening and ESL: processes, strategies, monitoring and metacognition;
Exploring images of women: comparative visual and linguistic representations;
Creating conversations into theatre;
Conversations: ritual and anarchy in contemporary art practice;
Shaping the creative process through listening;
Physiological bases of vocal health and quality;
Costuming for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: an exploration of the contemporary aesthetic and ideals of beauty;
The role of language in shaping performance;
Writing, workshop, rehearsal and performance: collaborative approaches to creating theatre;
Silence and pause in the performance text: the dialogue of silence in writing for the theatre;
Female sculptors: roles and responsibilities in the artistic dimension;
Focal people: the role of the gallery as an artistic nerve centre;
A case study of theatrical process into product: the pedagogy of entertainment;
A pedagogical analysis of selected Australian composers for elementary string orchestras;
A pedagogical analysis of the six string quartets by Herman Schroder;
An investigation of first year student course attrition or deviation;
Alternative strategies for the tertiary teaching of piano: models towards the twenty-first century;
The development of performance text from biography;
The visual arts and religion in Contemporary society;
Significant remembered sites: visual documentation and research;
Perception and contemporary portraiture;
Cultural infrastructure: the role of the artistic event;
Perspectives in cultural tourism;
Early French Violin Sonatas c1690-1730;
The private music teacher and the public evaluation system;
The relevance of the classical figure in 21st Century Art Practice;
Comparative analysis of the technological and artistic views facing film makers during the periods 1885-1915 and 1885-2005;
Traditional Tools to Digital Tools;
Australian textile design influence and the development of personal style in textile design;
A reassessment of the veracity of photographs;
Living with the enemy: a study of the suburban feral ecology in Townsville;
Assimilation vs homogenisation;
The spiritual function of circles;
Dajarra, the pub and people; community and marginality in Queensland's North West;
Practice-based research methodologies;
Self, peer and staff assessment processes for the musical performer: impacts, challenges and possibilities;
A search for nature: exploring concern for nature in contemporary art;
Indirect gaze: an exploration of the gaze as a device of social control;
1. Course expected to be disestablished
2. Not offered in 2004 for commencing students
3. The form of presentation of dissertation or thesis is available at the University Library.
4. 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.
5. Not offered in 2004 for commencing students.
6. Not offered in 2004 for commencing students
7. Not offered in 2004
8. Subject offering conditional on sufficient enrolments.
9. Superior performance will normally be defined as a Distinction
10. Superior performance will normally be defined as a Distinction