Co-operatives
Management &
Organisation
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This is a decision that
will define your career.
Start the next chapter
of your professional life
through postgraduate
study.
But choose your
destination carefully.
Graduates of the University of Newcastle are sought by
employers from around the globe. Why? Because we’re
among the best in the business.
Our courses are delivered at the Newcastle, Callaghan
campus. Our programs are geared to your professional
needs and have been designed to provide a platform for
rapid progression in your current field, or a leap in an
exciting new direction.
Finally, we know that fitting postgraduate study into your
busy life can be challenging. Therefore, we offer a range
of flexible study packages that will help you balance
work, study, and your personal life.
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5 Reasons
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2The University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle is a world-class
comprehensive institution with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. We are consistently ranked in the top 10 Australian universities. Over 35,500 students study with us – including 6,600 international students from 100 countries – at campuses in Newcastle, Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Sydney and Singapore.
Faculty of Business and Law
Our mission statement is to provide an innovative and dynamic learning community that offers leading-edge degrees and, in collaboration with our external partners and stakeholders, strives to "make a difference" by creating new knowledge, preparing our students for global citizenship, and contributing to the progress of Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.Newcastle Business School
The Newcastle Business School is the University of Newcastle's centre for undergraduate, postgraduate and community business education. We focus on student-centred, research-driven teaching to develop the skills and attributes needed to sustain a successful career that is based on life-long learning.GradSchool
Our online postgraduate courses are delivered to a further 4,000 students in locations all around the world. It’s worth noting that our online degrees are of equal value to those gained through on-campus study, so you can be confident that you’re earning an internationally recognised qualification from an experienced institution.
Campus Locations
Callaghan Campus, Newcastle NSW
The Callaghan campus has state of the art libraries and award winning Student Hubs. Hi-tech information commons give students a great place to meet, socialise and access a range of services. These include wireless and laptop facilities, PCs and Macs, scanners, printing and copy facilities, and laptop borrowing. There’s a fantastic sporting facility – The Forum – that offers loads of services including a gym and Olympic standard indoor pool. The university works hard to enhance student life, organising fun social and cultural events, regular lunchtime concerts and markets.
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre
The University of Newcastle Legal Centre (UNLC) is where legal clinic courses are delivered and students gain practical experience working with real clients. We value community engagement and offer a range of services to members of the public, including free legal services, law clinics and seminars. It’s a convenient facility for those who live and work in the city, and has an information common and library facilities that are open to all students of the University of Newcastle.
Sydney CBD, Sydney NSW
Our purpose-built facilities in Sydney include 10 collaborative teaching spaces, a library, flexible creative lounge environments for adhoc student use and reflective areas for study. All these spaces have been designed to enhance the student experience and support emerging pedagogical strategies for learning. Regardless of location or mode of study you have full access to the facilities provided at all campuses of the University of Newcastle.
Our website
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information on:
• Programs and Courses • Admission Criteria • Application Process
• English Language Requirements • Online Study
• Tuition Fees
• Terms and Conditions • Staying Connected
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A Semester is 13 weeks in duration. There are two semesters per academic year, generally commencing late February and July.
Trimester:
A Trimester runs for 12 weeks and there are three trimesters per academic year, commencing late January, May and September.
Unit:
Courses are comprised of units. One course typically equals 10 units, for example a Master of Laws consists of 8 courses or 80 units. Master: A Master program consists of a minimum of 80 units. Graduate Certificate: Graduate Certificate programs consist of 40 units. Duration: Program duration is the minimum time required to complete the program and refers to full-time study unless otherwise indicated. Full time study consists of 3-4 courses per trimester or semester.
Duration Table
The table below outlines the shortest time frame for you to complete your postgraduate qualification when studying ‘full-time.’
Total Courses Duration of
Program by intake Equivalent Full-Time Study Duration
4 courses 1 Semester / 1 Trimester 0.5 year
8 courses 2 Semesters / 3 Trimesters 1 year
12 courses 3 Semesters / 4 Trimesters 1.5 years
*Please note that not all courses are run every term.
Flexible Learning
We give you options. Study 100% online or face-to-face, or a combination of both in multiple locations. The University of Newcastle really is leading the way in flexible learning delivery, and the result is a level of freedom to tailor a study experience that fits with the other priorities in your life. Why? Because we know it’s tough to balance work, study, and life.
Professional Credit
Do you have qualifications or experience beyond the minimum entry requirements for a Masters Degree? If so, you may be able to complete your degree in reduced time and at reduced cost.
The Newcastle Business School will consider your relevant professional experience and you could reduce your study by up to a third! Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may result in credit granted for up to four courses.
RPL may be granted to you when you demonstrate competencies aligned to the learning outcomes of selected courses. You can do this as part of your application by providing a statement and supporting documentation outlining relevant business or organisational experience.
For more information, please visit
gradschool.edu.au/onyourterms
Program Fees
You only pay for courses as you attempt them. Unlike other institutions, we don’t demand a big up-front financial commitment that covers an entire program.
Fees differ from program to program, and individual courses can vary too, so please check gradschool.edu. au for fee information.
Prescribed course text and course materials (for example course notes if applicable) are included in your course fees for online programs.
Further information about fees can be found on our website: www.GradSchool.edu.au
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Loan Scheme
Eligible domestic students can apply for an interest-free loan from the Australian Government through the FEE-HELP Loan Scheme (previously known as the Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme) to cover the cost of tuition fees. FEE-HELP does not cover accommodation and general living expenses.
To be eligible for FEE-HELP, you must be: • An Australian Citizen (who will be residing in
Australia for at least the study period for one unit of study within that program); or
• The holder of a permanent humanitarian visa who will be resident in Australia for the duration of the unit.
New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents are not eligible for FEE-HELP. Non-Award courses are not eligible for FEE-HELP.
More information on the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) can be found at the study assist website: www.studyassist.gov.au
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enquiry through to graduation.
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Is it for you?
Are you looking for a unique and targeted business education that will expand your professional expertise and career prospects? The Co-operative Management and Organisation program gives you a comprehensive understanding of management within the context of a co-operative business model.
This program will provide fundamental skills allowing you to manage profits to benefit members of co-operatives, mutual societies, clubs and registered associations. You will gain a vital understand of both profit and non-for-profit organisations and develop the necessary skillset to manage and lead in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.
Career Opportunities
You will graduate with the ability to critically analyse various co-operative constructs and their applicability in a rapidly evolving, global economy. The program incorporates practical components designed to provide you with the skills, information and capabilities to be a visionary leader within the co-operative movement.
Graduates will be equipped to work at an advanced level in cooperatives, credit unions, mutual societies, clubs and registered associations. You will be differentiated by your ability to critically analyse and implement a co-operative framework and have deep knowledge of the altruistic principles, social innovation and social entrepreneurship skills that are paramount within co-operatives.
The theoretical knowledge and practical experience you acquire through the Master Co-operative Management and Organisation will equip you for diverse real-word situations. This knowledge will increase your value in the workplace and help you to fast-track your career.
Graduate Certificate Program
• Managing Under Uncertainty • Foundations of Business Analysis • International Comparative
Co-operatives
• Legal Framework for Co-operative Organisations
Master Sample Program
Graduate Certificate plus
• Organisational Behaviour and Design • Accounting and Financial Management • Values, Principles, Mission
and Competitive Advantage of Co-operatives
• Co-operative and Social
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Networking (20 units)
• History and Future of Co-operatives in Australia
• Strategic Co-operative Management • Corporate Governance and
Social Responsibility
Master of
Co-operatives
Management and
Organisation
Commencement: SeptemberLocation: Newcastle (City Precinct), Online Number of Courses:12
Graduate Certificate in
Co-operatives Management and
Organisation
Commencement: February, May, September
Location: UON Sydney, Newcastle (City Precinct), Online Number of Courses: 4
The Co-operative Management and Organisation program at the University of Newcastle has been designed to offer extended education to co-operatives professionals enhancing career opportunities in this field.
The program will teach you fundamental management skills and knowledge from traditional disciplines as well as how such skill and knowledge can be adapted to suit co-operative, mutual, club and registered association business models. You will graduate from this program with a comprehensive understanding of the history and roles of co-operative type organisations and sector specific management issues.
Our advanced online learning system provides you with the flexibility and support to study anywhere, anytime to balance work, life and study. You can complete your postgraduate degree at a time that suits you.
Graduate Certificate
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Co-operatives Management and Organisation program is available to applicants who can demonstrate between 1-5 years relevant experience, coupled with previous non-university studies.
Master Admission Criteria
Direct entry into the Masters Program (12 courses) will be available for applicants who have:
• 3 year Bachelor Degree (in a related field of study); or
• 3 year Bachelor Degree (in a non-related field of study) and 1 year of relevant industry experience; or • At least 7 years of industry
experience (including 2 years in a management position).
For full admission details, please visit gradschool.edu.au/coopmanagement
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All information current as of 11/03/2016.
