James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

RD7003 - Professional Development: Doctoral Candidates

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Graduate Research

This subject will enable each candidate in a doctoral research degree at JCU to acquire the transferable skills required to complete the doctorate in a timely manner and fulfil his or her career aspirations as an internationally-competitive research professional. The Advisory Panel will assist the candidate to develop a skills program tailored to his or her individual needs by undertaking a Need's Assessment early in candidature.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Entry requirements of degree
Prerequisites:RD7001 AND RD7002Candidates will be enrolled in this subject in the Research Period prior to their Mid-Candidature Review

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
Contact hours:
  • 0 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop/ course attendance. Completing the requirements for this subject will take a minimum of 10 days over the first 18 months of full-time candidature (3 years part-time candidature).
    Assessment:(1)4 days compulsory workshops co-ordinated by the research division and delivered in person and online;(2)approx 6 days over 18 months of elective work chosen from (a)workshops and courses mostly offered in blocks twice per year (b) workshops and courses and/or programs eg(cohort programs) offered by faculty or school; and/or (c)other options considered appropriate by the candidates advisory panel (eg courses offered by the tropical network of universities; atn e-grad.
    Special Assessment Requirements:Successful completion of the activities that make up the ~10 days of professional development as described above.

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
    Contact hours:
    • 0 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop/ course attendance. Completing the requirements for this subject will take a minimum of 10 days over the first 18 months of full-time candidature (3 years part-time candidature).
      Assessment:(1)4 days compulsory workshops co-ordinated by the research division and delivered in person and online;(2)approx 6 days over 18 months of elective work chosen from (a)workshops and courses mostly offered in blocks twice per year (b) workshops and courses and/or programs eg(cohort programs) offered by faculty or school; and/or (c)other options considered appropriate by the candidates advisory panel (eg courses offered by the tropical network of universities; atn e-grad.
      Special Assessment Requirements:Successful completion of the activities that make up the ~10 days of professional development as described above.

      Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
      Contact hours:
      • 0 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop/ course attendance. Completing the requirements for this subject will take a minimum of 10 days over the first 18 months of full-time candidature (3 years part-time candidature).
        Assessment:(1)4 days compulsory workshops co-ordinated by the research division and delivered in person and online;(2)approx 6 days over 18 months of elective work chosen from (a)workshops and courses mostly offered in blocks twice per year (b) workshops and courses and/or programs eg(cohort programs) offered by faculty or school; and/or (c)other options considered appropriate by the candidates advisory panel (eg courses offered by the tropical network of universities; atn e-grad.
        Special Assessment Requirements:Successful completion of the activities that make up the ~10 days of professional development as described above.

        Cairns, Limited, Study Period 2
        Census Date 25-Aug-2016
        Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
        Contact hours:
        • 0 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop/ course attendance. Completing the requirements for this subject will take a minimum of 10 days over the first 18 months of full-time candidature (3 years part-time candidature).
          Assessment:(1)4 days compulsory workshops co-ordinated by the research division and delivered in person and online;(2)approx 6 days over 18 months of elective work chosen from (a)workshops and courses mostly offered in blocks twice per year (b) workshops and courses and/or programs eg(cohort programs) offered by faculty or school; and/or (c)other options considered appropriate by the candidates advisory panel (eg courses offered by the tropical network of universities; atn e-grad.
          Special Assessment Requirements:Successful completion of the activities that make up the ~10 days of professional development as described above.

          JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 51
          Census Date 07-Apr-2016
          Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
          Contact hours:
          • 0 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop/ course attendance. Completing the requirements for this subject will take a minimum of 10 days over the first 18 months of full-time candidature (3 years part-time candidature).
            Assessment:(1)4 days compulsory workshops co-ordinated by the research division and delivered in person and online;(2)approx 6 days over 18 months of elective work chosen from (a)workshops and courses mostly offered in blocks twice per year (b) workshops and courses and/or programs eg(cohort programs) offered by faculty or school; and/or (c)other options considered appropriate by the candidates advisory panel (eg courses offered by the tropical network of universities; atn e-grad.
            Special Assessment Requirements:Successful completion of the activities that make up the ~10 days of professional development as described above.

            JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 52
            Census Date 11-Aug-2016
            Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
            Contact hours:
            • 0 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop/ course attendance. Completing the requirements for this subject will take a minimum of 10 days over the first 18 months of full-time candidature (3 years part-time candidature).
              Assessment:(1)4 days compulsory workshops co-ordinated by the research division and delivered in person and online;(2)approx 6 days over 18 months of elective work chosen from (a)workshops and courses mostly offered in blocks twice per year (b) workshops and courses and/or programs eg(cohort programs) offered by faculty or school; and/or (c)other options considered appropriate by the candidates advisory panel (eg courses offered by the tropical network of universities; atn e-grad.
              Special Assessment Requirements:Successful completion of the activities that make up the ~10 days of professional development as described above.

              JCU Singapore, Limited, Study Period 53
              Census Date 08-Dec-2016
              Face to face teaching (offered via flexible delivery and requires some on-campus attendance - may incorporate the delivery of teaching material via the internet, print material or CD ROM.)
              Contact hours:
              • 0 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop/ course attendance. Completing the requirements for this subject will take a minimum of 10 days over the first 18 months of full-time candidature (3 years part-time candidature).
                Assessment:(1)4 days compulsory workshops co-ordinated by the research division and delivered in person and online;(2)approx 6 days over 18 months of elective work chosen from (a)workshops and courses mostly offered in blocks twice per year (b) workshops and courses and/or programs eg(cohort programs) offered by faculty or school; and/or (c)other options considered appropriate by the candidates advisory panel (eg courses offered by the tropical network of universities; atn e-grad.
                Special Assessment Requirements:Successful completion of the activities that make up the ~10 days of professional development as described above.

                Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.