POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK

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STUDY GUIDE 2015

POSTGRADUATE

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A postgraduate qualification from a highly-regarded institution such as The University of Queensland Business School is recognised by employers the world over.

In addition to extending your knowledge in a specific area, postgraduate study will also help you develop your intellectual aptitude, as well as more general skills such as time management, communication and organisation.

In addition to high-quality teaching, at UQ Business School we provide wide-ranging support to help you get the most out of further education and your future career.

WELCOME TO

UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL

POSTGRADUATE

COURSEWORK

STUDY GUIDE 2015

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Student Information

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Credit & Exemption & International Opportunities

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Professional Bodies

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Graduate Certificate in Business

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Master of Business

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Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership

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Graduate Certificate in Commerce

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Master of Commerce

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Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership

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Master of Global Management

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Graduate Certificate in Project Management

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Master of Project Management

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Graduate Certificate in Property Studies

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Master of Property Studies

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Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation

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Graduate Certificate in Research Methods

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Graduate Diploma in Research Methods

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Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management

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Master of Technology & Innovation Management

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Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management

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Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management

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Master of Tourism Leadership

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Course Descriptions

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Program Plans

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POSTGRADUATE

COURSEWORK

STUDENT INFORMATION

STUDY OPTIONS

Postgraduate programs may be undertaken either through full-time or part-time study. Part-time progression, as a general rule, takes twice as long as full-time study.

Courses are offered through a variety of modes, including:

weekly throughout the semester with classes scheduled

between 8am and 10pm, Monday to Friday;

weekend classes; and intensive mode.

The mode of offering for a particular course may vary from semester to semester and students should confirm with the School the scheduling of course offerings at the commencement of each semester.

The # symbol represents the unit value of each course. Courses are typically #2 (units) with a standard full-time study load per semester being #8 (units).

RESOURCES

Students should be aware of the important dates on the University academic calendar. For up-to-date information refer to the University student information website my.uq.edu.au

Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP*. To enquire about eligibility, please visit the fees section on the my.Adviser web page on the my.UQ site. Alternatively, visit the government FEE-HELP website www.studyassist.gov.au

Information on the complete range of student fees is available at the University’s Student Centre on Level 1, JD Story Building, or visit the website uq.edu.au/study or uq.edu.au/uqanswers

Courses and programs offered by UQ Business School involve extensive use of the internet and current software programs. For familiarisation with standard software resources, please investigate The University of Queensland Library’s AskIT service, which offers computing help and training free to UQ students. Contact the AskIT Desk, Level 2, Duhig Building, St Lucia Campus or visit askit.uq.edu.au/index.php for further details.

* FEE-HELP is a loan scheme for eligible students enrolled in fee paying postgraduate non-research programs.

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

UQ Business School has a comprehensive array of student associations that support our students. Refer to

business.uq.edu.au/campus-life for further details.

ENQUIRIES

For general program enquiries, please contact:

UQ Business School

Level 2, Colin Clark Building (39) The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland 4072 P +61 7 3346 8100 F +61 7 3346 8166

E [email protected] W business.uq.edu.au

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CREDIT & EXEMPTION

CREDIT

Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study may be eligible for credit. Credit is granted on the basis of previous postgraduate study that is deemed to be at least 70% equivalent to UQ Business School postgraduate courses. When granted credit, students are required to complete fewer units towards the award of the degree.

Credit is not granted towards postgraduate study for work experience or undergraduate study.

EXEMPTION

Students who have completed courses in undergraduate programs that are deemed to be at least 70% equivalent to UQ Business School postgraduate courses may be granted exemptions towards the postgraduate degree.

Students granted exemptions are required to replace the exempted course with another course of the same unit value from the program major or electives course list (depending on which part of the course list the exemption was granted from).

NOTE: Exemptions do not reduce the number of units required for

the program.

HOW TO APPLY FOR CREDIT AND/OR

EXEMPTION

Students are required to apply for credit and/or exemptions by completing the credit/exemption application form, which is available for download on the my.UQ website, or from the Student Centre or UQ Business School.

If mailing, requests should be addressed to:

The Manager

Student Administration UQ Business School The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072

Applications may be handed in at the UQ Business School Reception, Level 2, Colin Clark Building (39), St Lucia Campus. In order for students to have a clear understanding of the total number of courses to be completed, students are encouraged to submit their credit/exemption requests in conjunction with an application for entry into a program.

The International Student Application for Graduate Coursework contains a section dealing with this.

Credit/exemption application forms are also available on the UQ Business School website business.uq.edu.au

NOTE: Credit/exemption requests received without an application

or current enrolment will not be processed.

To facilitate timely processing of credit/exemption requests, UQ Business School requires the following information from an applicant:

Detailed course outline with the following information:

week-by-week list of topics, texts and other recommended readings, assessment criteria, and contact hours.

Official academic record or certified copy (please note: copies

of records, either by fax or mail, will not be accepted as a proper record and the application will not be processed). Please note, if all the relevant information is not received, the credit/exemption application will not be processed.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

UQ Business School offers students the opportunity to study courses overseas through the UQ Abroad program (uq.edu.au/uqabroad) as well as specialised programs and courses within the School, as listed below.

ESSAM

ESSAM is a European Summer School held in the UK, in June/July. It has a strong European focus in both its program and learning process and requires participants to encounter cultural and social differences in a group environment as part of the process of developing managerial skills. For further information please visit the ESSAM website www.lboro.ac.uk/essam INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN ASIAN BUSINESS (IBUS7314)

This course provides an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge gained from prerequisite courses to an international context in Asian businesses and to broaden their perspective. Further details are made available in April/May and travel occurs in July. Please contact your designated Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer if you are interested in this course.

If you are interested in an exchange program or the other programs listed above, please see your designated Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer to determine whether this will fit into your program.

More information about UQ for International Students, including the study environment, links to estimated living costs, refund policies, support services, information for students with families, and your legal rights as an international student can be found at

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PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Information contained on these pages is correct at the time of print. Students wishing to become members of professional bodies should check the requirements of membership directly with the association concerned.

CPA AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Graduates who have completed the appropriate courses in the Professional Accounting major within the Master of Commerce are eligible for Associate membership.

CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANT (CPA)

Graduates who wish to advance to CPA membership must complete the CPA Program and other requirements as stated by CPA at www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/am-i-eligible-for-membership

Enquiries

CPA Australia

Level 29, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 P 1300 737 373 (+61 3 9606 9677 outside Australia) E [email protected]

W www.cpaaustralia.com.au

ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)

Graduates of the Master of Commerce with a major in Professional Accounting may apply to become an Affiliate of ACCA.

Enquiries

Suite 3, Level 16, 30 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P 1800 446 648

E [email protected] W www2.accaglobal.com/australia

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND (CAANZ)

Graduates of the Master of Commerce with a major in

Professional Accounting may meet the educational requirements for admission to the CAANZ’s CA Program. Please refer to MCom course list for details.

Enquiries

Level 32, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

P 1300 137 322 (+61 2 9290 5560 outside Australia) F +61 2 9262 4841

E [email protected] W www.charteredaccountants.com.au

GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA Enquiries

Level 3, 370 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 P +61 7 3229 6879

E [email protected] W www.governanceinstitute.com.au

FINANCE & TREASURY ASSOCIATION Enquiries

PO Box 6137, Melbourne VIC 3004 P +61 3 8534 5060

F +61 3 9530 8911

W www.finance-treasury.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALASIA Enquiries

Level 18, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P 1300 FINSIA (1300 346 742) +61 2 9275 7900 F +61 2 9275 7999

E [email protected] | W www.finsia.com

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Enquiries

Level 9, 139 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P +61 2 8288 8700

F +61 2 8288 8711

E [email protected] | W www.aipm.com.au

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY INSTITUTE (API) Enquiries

2nd Floor, 131 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill QLD 4004 P +61 7 3832 3139

F +61 7 3839 0438

E [email protected] | W www.api.org.au

THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS (RICS) OCEANIA

Enquiries

Suite 1, Level 9,

1 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P +61 2 9216 2333

F +61 2 9232 5591

E [email protected] | W www.rics.org/oceania

AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RESOURCES INSTITUTE Enquiries

Level 13, 565 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 P +61 3 9918 9200

F +61 3 9918 9201

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BUSINESS

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

The Business suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Business and Master of Business. The Graduate Certificate in Business provides students with an alternative pathway to the Master of Business #32 (2 year program). Students completing the Master of Business (1.5 or 2 year program) must complete a field of study. These programs allow graduates to concentrate their studies in one of six areas of professional development: Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Public Sector Management or Sustainability.

The Master of Business program offers two different entry points depending on your previous studies. The Master #24 (1.5 years) is designed for those graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. The Master #32 (2 years) includes the core fundamentals of general management for those graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from any discipline.

* Students planning to progress to the Master of Business (#32) must consider their planned field of study and ensure that they enrol in the appropriate courses that will fulfill their field of study requirement.

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* A student must undertake the program in a field of study. For students who have previously undertaken studies in business, entry will only be considered for a field of study not already undertaken.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS

(GCBus)*

Duration

0.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Entry requirements

To enrol, a student must:

1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR

2. have completed post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

3. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean.

Program requirements

Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from the MBus(#32) course list comprising:

#6 from Part A; and #2 from Part B.

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32)

(MBus(#32))**

Duration

2 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2.

1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR

2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Business from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.

#8 from Part A; and

#12 from one field of study in Part B; and

the remaining #12 as a second field of study from Part B or

from a combination of other courses in Part B, Part C, Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part D courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved.

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24)

(MBus(#24))**

Duration

To enrol, a student must hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.

#12 from one field of study in Part A; and #2 from Part B; and

the remaining #10 as a second field of study from Part A or

from a combination of other courses in Part A, Part C, Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part D courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved.

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CODE UNITS COURSE NAME

Part A: Compulsory

IBUS7302 2 Operating International Business MGTS7303 2 Principles of Strategic Management MKTG7501 2 Fundamentals of Marketing TIMS7301 2 Entrepreneurship & New Ventures

Part B: Fields of Study

Complete at least #12 units in one field of study

Entrepreneurship

ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7320 2 New Product & Services Development TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business

Sustainability & Innovation TIMS7329 2 Social Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS7330 2 Start-up Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS7331 2 Entrepreneurship Incubator

Human Resource Management

MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational Behaviour MGTS7603 2 Strategic Human Resource

Management

MGTS7605 2 Performance Leadership MGTS7609 2 Contemporary Employment

Relations

MGTS7611 2 Employee & Organisational Development

MGTS7618 2 Change Leadership

International Business

ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising IBUS7306 2 Globalisation & the World Economy IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia

IBUS7314** 2 International Study in Asian Business IBUS7315** 4 Extended International Study IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains IBUS7322 2 International Service Operations

Management

MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management MKTG7504 2 Service Strategy

* TIMS7325 enrolment requires permission from the Course Coordinator (via an expression of interest).

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* Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the International Opportunities section for details.

Marketing

ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising ADVT7507 2 Online Advertising & Marketing ADVT7508 2 Fundamentals of Advertising ADVT7509 2 Advertising Management &

Production

ADVT7511 2 Social Marketing & Communication MKTG7502 2 Strategic Marketing & Branding MKTG7503 2 Consumer & Buyer Behaviour MKTG7504 2 Service Strategy

MKTG7505 2 Product Strategy & Development MKTG7510 2 Market & Consumer Research

Public Sector Management

MGTS7308 2 Social Enterprises & Not for Profits MGTS7607 2 Ethical Issues in Management MGTS7613 2 The New Public Management MGTS7614 2 Public Organisations: Design & Values MGTS7615 2 Public Sector Accountability MGTS7616 2 Designing Public Policy MGTS7617 2 Government & Business

Sustainability

ENVM7523 2 Systems Thinking for Sustainability ENVM7524 2 Carbon & Energy Management MGTS7309 2 Decision Making & Reporting for

Sustainability

TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability

& Innovation

or 2 units level 7 ENVM course approved by the Program Director.

Part C: Electives

ECON7110 2 Consumer & Firm Behaviour IBUS7313 2 International Study in Business 1 MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management MGTS7304 2 Advanced Strategic Management MGTS7310 2 Business Negotiation

MGTS7602 2 Communication Management ORGC7610 2 Communication & Organisation RBUS7980 2 Research Report

RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement TIMS7324 2 Biotechnology Venture Management

PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32)

COURSE LIST (2 YEAR PROGRAM)

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MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32) COURSE LIST

(2 YEAR PROGRAM)(Contd.)

Part D: Research – requires permission from Head of School

MGTS6301 2 Theory & Research in Strategic Management

MGTS6600 2 Organisational Research Paradigms MKTG6500 2 Marketing Theory & Research I MKTG6501 2 Marketing Theory & Research II RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research

Methods

RBUS6902 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods I

RBUS6903 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods II

RBUS6931 4 Scientific Method in Management RBUS6981 4 Industry Project

RBUS7981*** 4 Research Project RBUS7991*** 8 Research Thesis

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* These courses may be taken as a whole year or semester course. Please contact your Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer for the correct course code to enrol.

PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR.

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Part A: Fields of Study

Entrepreneurship

ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

TIMS7301 2 Principles of Entrepreneurship TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7320 2 New Product & Services Development TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business

Sustainability & Innovation TIMS7329 2 Social Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS7330 2 Start-up Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS7331 2 Entrepreneurship Incubator

Human Resource Management

MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational Behaviour MGTS7603 2 Strategic Human Resource

Management

MGTS7605 2 Performance Leadership MGTS7609 2 Contemporary Employment

Relations

MGTS7611 2 Employee & Organisational Development

MGTS7618 2 Change Leadership

International Business

ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising IBUS7302 2 Operating International Business IBUS7306 2 Globalisation & the World Economy IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia

IBUS7314** 2 International Study in Asian Business IBUS7315** 4 Extended International Study IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains IBUS7322 2 International Service Operations

Management

MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management MKTG7504 2 Service Strategy

* TIMS7325 enrolment requires permission from the Course Coordinator (via an expression of interest).

*

* Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the International Opportunities section for details.

CODE UNITS COURSE NAME CODE UNITS COURSE NAME

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24) COURSE LIST

(1.5 YEAR PROGRAM)

Marketing

ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising ADVT7507 2 Online Advertising & Marketing ADVT7508 2 Fundamentals of Advertising ADVT7509 2 Advertising Management & Production ADVT7511 2 Social Marketing & Communication MKTG7501 2 Fundamentals of Marketing MKTG7502 2 Strategic Marketing & Branding MKTG7503 2 Consumer & Buyer Behaviour MKTG7504 2 Service Strategy

MKTG7505 2 Product Strategy & Development MKTG7510 2 Market & Consumer Research

Public Sector Management

MGTS7308 2 Social Enterprises & Not for Profits MGTS7607 2 Ethical Issues in Management MGTS7613 2 The New Public Management MGTS7614 2 Public Organisations: Design & Values MGTS7615 2 Public Sector Accountability MGTS7616 2 Designing Public Policy MGTS7617 2 Government & Business

Sustainability

ENVM7523 2 Systems Thinking for Sustainability ENVM7524 2 Carbon & Energy Management MGTS7309 2 Decision Making & Reporting for

Sustainability

TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability

& Innovation

or 2 units level 7 ENVM course approved by the Program Director.

Part B: Capstone

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ECON7110 2 Consumer & Firm Behaviour IBUS7313 2 International Study in Business 1 MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management MGTS7304 2 Advanced Strategic Management MGTS7310 2 Business Negotiation

MGTS7602 2 Communication Management ORGC7610 2 Communication & Organisation RBUS7980 2 Research Report

RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement TIMS7324 2 Biotechnology Venture

Management

Part D: Research – requires permission from Head of School

MGTS6301 2 Theory & Research in Strategic Management

MGTS6600 2 Organisational Research Paradigms MKTG6500 2 Marketing Theory & Research I MKTG6501 2 Marketing Theory & Research II RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research

Methods

RBUS6931 4 Scientific Method in Management RBUS6981 4 Industry Project

RBUS7981*** 4 Research Project RBUS7991*** 8 Research Thesis

**

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24) COURSE LIST

(1.5 YEAR PROGRAM)(Contd.)

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A successful professional career requires an understanding of the business environment and business fundamentals. The Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership will enhance your understanding of key competencies and skills required to succeed in a business environment. You will learn about contemporary issues in leadership and understand and apply key business principles.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

(GCBusLead)

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS

LEADERSHIP COURSE LIST

Part A

FINM7901 2 Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting

LAWS7302 2 Business and Commercial Law MGTS7904 2 Leadership and People Management MGTS7905 2 Strategic Analysis and Implementation MGTS7906 2 Principles of Business Management

and Leadership

MGTS7907 2 Negotiation, Communication and Decision Making

MGTS7908 2 Service Quality and Customer Co-Creation

MGTS7909 2 Principles of Project Management MGTS7910 2 Special Topics in Business Leadership 1 MGTS7911 2 Special Topics in Business Leadership 2 MGTS7912 2 Special Topics in Business Leadership 3 MGTS7913 2 Special Topics in Business Leadership 4 MKTG7915 2 Principles of Marketing

Part B: Fields of Study - Sports Administration

FINM7901 2 Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting

LAWS7303 2 Principles of Sports Law

MGTS7904 2 Leadership and People Management MGTS7914 2 The Sports Industry and Sports

Markets

Duration

1. hold a bachelor degree approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR

Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from the GCBusLead course list comprising:

#8 from Part A; or

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COMMERCE

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COMMERCE

(GCCom)*

Duration

Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from Part A of the MCom(#32) course list.

MASTER OF COMMERCE (#32)

(MCom(#32))**

Duration

2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.

Students are required to obtain a total of #32 from the MCom(#32) course list comprising:

#8 from Part A; and

#12 from one field of study in Part B; and

the remaining #12 as a second field of study from Part B or

from a combination of other courses in Part B, Part C, Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part D courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved.

The Commerce suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Commerce and Master of Commerce. These programs allow graduates to concentrate their studies in one of four areas of professional development: Applied Finance, Electronic Commerce, Information Systems or Professional Accounting.

The Graduate Certificate in Commerce provides students with an alternative pathway to the Master of Commerce #32 (2 year program). Students completing the Master of Commerce (1.5 or 2 year program) must complete a field of study. The Master of Commerce program offers two different entry points depending on your previous studies. The Master #24 (1.5 years) is designed for those graduates with a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. The Master #32 (2 years) includes the core fundamentals of general management for those graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from any discipline.

* Students planning to progress to the Master of Commerce must consider their planned field of study and ensure that they enrol in the appropriate courses that will fulfill their field of study requirement.

*

* A student must undertake the program in a field of study. For students who have previously undertaken studies in commerce, approval will only be considered for a field of study not already undertaken.

MASTER OF COMMERCE (#24)

(MCom(#24))**

Duration

Students are required to obtain a total of #24 from the MCom(#24) course list comprising:

#12 from one field of study in Part A; and

the remaining #12 as a second field of study from Part A or

from a combination of other courses in Part A, Part B, Part C and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part C courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved.

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MASTER OF COMMERCE (#32)

COURSE LIST (2 YEAR PROGRAM)

ACCT7101^ 2 Accounting

ECON7002^ 2 Economics for Commerce FINM7401^ 2 Finance

MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems

Part B: Fields of Study

Applied Finance

ACCT7106 2 Financial Statement Analysis ECON7300 2 Statistics for Business & Economics FINM7402 2 Corporate Finance

FINM7403 2 Portfolio Management FINM7405 2 Financial Risk Management FINM7406 2 International Financial

Management

FINM7407 2 Financial Institutions & Markets

Electronic Commerce

INFS7210 2 Electronic Commerce Fundamentals

INFS7211 2 Developing Electronic Commerce Systems

MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems MGTS7212 2 Managing Electronic Commerce

Infrastructure

MGTS7213 2 Commercial Internet Security MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management

Information Systems

ACCT7209 2 Business Information Systems INFS7221 2 Information Systems Control & Audit INFS7233 2 Decision Support Systems INFS7255 2 Information Analysis & Design MGTS7206 2 Managing Application Databases MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems

Professional Accounting

ACCT7102^ 2 Financial Accounting ACCT7103^ 2 Auditing

ACCT7104^ 2 Corporate Accounting

ACCT7107^ 2 Management Accounting & Control LAWS7012^ 2 Business Taxation

LAWS7023^ 2 Business & Corporate Law

Students wishing to meet requirements for CPA Australia or CAANZ must also complete the following course:

ECON7300^ 2 Statistics for Business & Economics

ACCT7105 2 Advanced Financial Accounting ACCT7108 2 Advanced Management

Accounting & Control ACCT7109 2 Strategic Cost Management ECON7020 2 The Macroeconomy ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics FINM7408 2 Superannuation, Insurance &

Deposit Products LAWS7022 2 Financial Planning Law LAWS7855 2 Electronic Commerce Law MGTS7305 2 Corporate Governance RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual

Property

Part D: Research –

Requires permission from Head of School

ACCT6101 2 Financial Information in Capital Markets

ACCT6102 2 Accounting Honours – Special Topic

ACCT6104 2 Managerial Accounting Honours A FINM6401 2 Corporate Finance Honours FINM6402 2 Empirical Fincance Honours FINM6403 2 Empirical Fincance Honours II INFS6211 2 Information Systems Honours RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research

Methods

RBUS6921 4 Scientific Method in Commerce RBUS7981*** 4 Research Project

RBUS7991*** 8 Research Thesis

**

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MASTER OF COMMERCE (#24)

COURSE LIST (1.5 YEAR PROGRAM)

Part A: Fields of Study

Applied Finance

ACCT7106 2 Financial Statement Analysis ECON7300^ 2 Statistics for Business & Economics FINM7401^ 2 Finance

FINM7402 2 Corporate Finance FINM7403 2 Portfolio Management FINM7405 2 Financial Risk Management FINM7406 2 International Financial

Management

FINM7407 2 Financial Institutions & Markets

Electronic Commerce

INFS7210 2 Electronic Commerce Fundamentals

INFS7211 2 Developing Electronic Commerce Systems

MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems MGTS7212 2 Managing Electronic Commerce

Infrastructure

MGTS7213 2 Commercial Internet Security MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management

Information Systems

ACCT7209 2 Business Information Systems INFS7221 2 Information Systems Control & Audit INFS7233 2 Decision Support Systems INFS7255 2 Information Analysis & Design MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems

MGTS7206 2 Managing Application Databases MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems

Professional Accounting

ACCT7101^ 2 Accounting ACCT7102^ 2 Financial Accounting ACCT7103^ 2 Auditing

ACCT7104^ 2 Corporate Accounting

ACCT7107^ 2 Management Accounting & Control LAWS7012^ 2 Business Taxation

LAWS7023^ 2 Business & Corporate Law

Students wishing to meet requirements for CPA Australia or CAANZ must also complete the following courses:

ECON7002^ 2 Economics for Commerce ECON7300^ 2 Statistics for Business & Economics FINM7401^ 2 Finance

MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems

Part B: Electives

ACCT7105 2 Advanced Financial Accounting ACCT7108 2 Advanced Management

Accounting & Control ACCT7109 2 Strategic Cost Management ECON7002^ 2 Economics for Commerce ECON7020 2 The Macroeconomy ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics FINM7408 2 Superannuation, Insurance &

Deposit Products LAWS7022 2 Financial Planning Law LAWS7855 2 Electronic Commerce Law MGTS7305 2 Corporate Governance RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual

Property

Part C: Research –

Requires permission from Head of School

ACCT6104 2 Managerial Accounting Honours A FINM6401 2 Corporate Finance Honours FINM6402 2 Empirical Fincance Honours FINM6403 2 Empirical Fincance Honours II INFS6211 2 Information Systems Honours RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research

Methods

RBUS6921 4 Scientific Method in Commerce RBUS7981*** 4 Research Project

RBUS7991*** 8 Research Thesis

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^ For students wishing to meet the requirements for CPA/CAANZ.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE

LEADERSHIP COURSE LIST

ACCT7700 2 Accounting in a Governance Framework

FINM7701 2 Financial Management at Work MGTS7702 2 Leading People & Teams MGTS7703 2 Negotiating Skills for Today MGTS7704 2 Special Topics in Contemporary

Leadership MGTS7705 2 Strategy in Action MGTS7706 2 Valuing Human Capital MGTS7707 2 The Leadership Challenge MGTS7709 2 Sustaining Corporations MGTS7710 2 Supply Chain Management MGTS7711 2 Innovation Leadership

MGTS7712 2 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 2

MGTS7715 2 Executive Leadership Industry Project MKTG7708 2 Strategic Marketing

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

(GCELead)

The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership enhances understanding of key competencies and skills required for executive business career development. The courses focus on the essentials of core business activities such as finance, marketing, leadership and strategy.

Duration

1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least four years full-time work experience post-graduation, including at least two of the four years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

2. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience, including at least three of the seven years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean.

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UQ Business School is committed to developing educated global citizens who have the capacity to thrive in a highly connected, multicultural world. Through industry and institutional partnerships, UQ Business School aims to produce leaders that will drive change. Enabling student mobility through exchange and double degree partnerships is a critical element to achieving this.

In today’s global job market, employers value graduates with strong academic qualifications combined with global awareness and expertise. UQ Business School has developed the Master of Global Management program, a postgraduate double degree offered in conjunction with a select number of quality partners. This 2-year program allows UQ Business School students to complete their first year of study at UQ Business School and their second year at a select overseas partner, graduating with degrees from both institutions upon completion. Admission to the program will reflect the high standards required at UQ Business School.

MASTER OF GLOBAL

MANAGEMENT

(MGMan)

Duration

2 years full-time.

Can be commenced in Semester 2 only.

1. for a commencing UQ student, hold a bachelor degree with

a GPA of at least 5.25 on a 7-point scale.

2. for an inbound student, be admitted to an approved

program at a partner institution and have successfully completed the equivalent of #8-16 with a cumulative GPA equivalent of at least 5.25 on a 7-point scale.

BENEFITS FOR DOUBLE

DEGREE STUDENTS

Graduates receive two postgraduate degrees from two

prestigious institutions.

Opportunities for enhanced collaboration and learning across

cohorts.

Improvements for international employment due to increased

exposure, knowledge and expertise.

Opportunity to develop and broaden students’ global

perceptions across business, political, and social climates.

Improve cross-cultural communication.

Develop a network of peers from other world leading

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MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

(MGMan)

MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

COURSE LIST

Inbound MGMan students: the courses you are to study at UQ

will vary depending on the credit you receive from prior study. Please ensure you consult UQ Business School if you have any queries.

IBUS7302 2 Operating International Business IBUS7306 2 Globalisation & The World

Economy

MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management

Part B: Specialisations are not compulsory

Students may choose to study up to two specialisations (each comprising #8), or choose to study any combination of courses from the lists below. Choose #26 from:

International Economics & Finance Specialisation

ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation &

Entrepreneurship ECON7560 2 Globalisation & Economic

Development

ENVM7524 2 Carbon & Energy Management FINM7406 2 International Financial

Management

POLS7107 2 Globalisation, International Political Economy & Development

International Enterprise Management Specialisation

ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains IBUS7322 2 International Service Operations

Management

MGTS7603 2 Strategic Human Resource Management

TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation

International Tourism Specialisation

EVNT7050 2 International Event Issues & Strategies

HOSP7051 2 Global Hospitality Operations HOSP7052 2 Global Hotel, Resort and Casino

Management

HOSP7053 2 Service Leadership in Hospitality TOUR7053 2 Tourism in Developing Economies

International Research Experience Specialisation

IBUS7323 4 Global Management Internship [IBUS7324† OR [IBUS7325† OR [IBUS7326† 4 6 8

Global Management Thesis A Global Management Thesis B Global Management Thesis C RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research

Methods

RBUS6903 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods II Other Electives MGTS7303 2 Principles of Strategic Management MGTS7310 2 Business Negotiation MGTS7618 2 Change Leadership

MKTG7502 2 Strategic Marketing & Branding RBUS7914 2 Special Topics in Business II TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual

Property

or any other level 7 course as approved by the Head of UQ Business School.

† Available only to incoming exchange students of the MGMan.

Program requirement

Students are required to obtain #32 from the MGMan course list comprising:

A student must complete #16 of those courses required from

completed study at a partner institution.

A commencing UQ student must, in order to progress to an

overseas partner institution, complete their final #16, and meet the minimum GPA requirements of 5.25 and entry requirements set by the overseas partner institution. Students who do not meet the progression rules may exit the program with a Graduate Diploma in Business.

A commencing UQ domestic student may be required to sit an

entrance exam (e.g. GMAT) as set by the partner institution at which they intend to complete the final #16.

A student may also be required to pass a qualifying

examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(GCPM)

Duration

1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least three years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

2. have completed post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

3. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean.

Students are required to obtain #8 from Part A of the MPM course list.

Project Management is the discipline of organising and managing resources in such a way that they deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, cost and quality constraints within acceptable levels of risk. Project Managers can be found in all industries.

The postgraduate programs in project management at UQ Business School are based on the seven core knowledge areas of the international institutes of project management. Students are introduced to the principles and applications of project management in asset and operations mode. Graduates of the program demonstrate a strong understanding of the background, principles and applications of project management.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(MPM)

Duration

1. hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least two years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

2. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least five years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

3. hold the Graduate Certificate in Project Management from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.

Students are required to obtain #24 from the MPM course list comprising:

#14 from Part A; and either #10 from Part B; OR

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MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

COURSE LIST

Part A: Compulsory [ECON7002 OR [ECON7110 2 2

Economics for Commerce Consumer & Firm Behaviour ECON7740 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis &

Project Evaluation LAWS7023 2 Business & Corporate Law [MGTS7601

OR [MGTS7603

2 2

Managing Organisational Behaviour Strategic Human Resource Management

PLAN7638 2 Assessment of Development Projects

PLAN7901 2 Principles of Project Management PLAN7902 2 Applications of Project Management

Part B:

Students are required to select courses which correspond with their educational and career planning. All electives must be approved by the Executive Dean via the Program Director. Students may select electives from postgraduate level courses in a range of disciplines. Those chosen commonly include, but are not restricted to: ACCT, ARCH, CIVL, COMP, COMS, CSSE, ECON, ELEC, ENGG, ENVM, FINM, HOSP, INFS, MATE, MECH, MGTS, PLAN, POLS, REDE, TIMS and TOUR.

Part C: Fields of Study* Engineering Practice*

ENGG7302 2 Advanced Computational Techniques in Engineering ENGG7600 2 Advanced Engineering Practice ENGG7601 2 Experimental Design

ENGG7602 2 Advanced Engineering Laboratory Techniques

MATE7001 2 Environmental Performance of Materials

or other engineering courses approved by the Program Director.

Property Studies*

LAWS7017 2 Real Estate Law REDE7100 2 Valuation of Industrial &

Commercial Property

REDE7101 2 Valuation for Statutory Purposes REDE7102 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE7201 2 International Property Investment REDE7202 2 Property Development

REDE7203 2 Strategic Property Management REDE7300 2 Sustainable Building Construction

Management & Economics

* Please note that the MPM field of study will not be displayed on your academic record.

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The Property Studies suite of programs introduces and equips students with the expertise to succeed in the dynamic industries of Real Estate, Property Development, Finance, Investment and Valuation. These programs are suited to those wishing to develop a professional career in the area of valuation and real estate development and management.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

PROPERTY STUDIES

(GCPropertySt)

Duration

0.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1. Semester 2 available for domestic part-time entry only.

1. hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR

Students are required to obtain #8 from the GCPropertySt course list.

MASTER OF PROPERTY STUDIES

(MPropertySt)

Duration

1.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1. Semester 2 available for domestic part-time entry only.

1. hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR

2. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least three years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

3. hold the Graduate Certificate in Property Studies from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.

Students are required to obtain #24 from the MPropertySt course list comprising:

PROPERTY STUDIES

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROPERTY

STUDIES COURSE LIST

LAWS7017 2 Real Estate Law

PLAN7901 2 Principles of Project Management REDE7100 2 Valuation of Industrial & Commercial

Property

REDE7102 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE7201 2 International Property Investment REDE7202 2 Property Development

REDE7203 2 Strategic Property Management

MASTER OF PROPERTY STUDIES

COURSE LIST

Part A ACCT7101 2 Accounting [ECON7002 OR [ECON7110 2 2

Economics for Commerce Consumer & Firm Behaviour FINM7401 2 Finance

LAWS7017^ 2 Real Estate Law

MKTG7501 2 Fundamentals of Marketing PLAN7901 2 Principles of Project Management REDE7100 2 Valuation of Industrial & Commercial

Property

REDE7102 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE7201^ 2 International Property Investment REDE7202^ 2 Property Development

REDE7203^ 2 Strategic Property Management

Part B

REDE7100*^ 2 Valuation of Industrial & Commercial Property

REDE7101*^ 2 Valuation for Statutory Purposes REDE7102*^ 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE7300*^ 2 Sustainable Building Construction

Management & Economics

* For students wishing to meet requirements for RICS. ^ For students wishing to meet requirements for API.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH

COMMERCIALISATION COURSE LIST

TIMS7301 2 Entrepreneurship & New Ventures TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7319 2 Management of Research &

Development

TIMS7320 2 New Product & Services Development

TIMS7321 2 Developing Business from Science TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual

Property

* TIMS7325 enrolment requires permission from the Course Coordinator (via an expression of interest).

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION

(GCResComm)

The Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation is designed for students in all fields of study to develop knowledge and skills in commercialisation of research. This program examines the fundamentals of commercialisation, including the innovation process and the contribution of commercialisation to economic and social development.

These fundamentals, and the context of commercialisation (including the role of the University and the methods used to commercialise research), are explored. The Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation provides researchers with the tools necessary to assess commercialisation opportunities and to commercialise research incomes.

The skills developed in this program will enable graduates to apply specific research knowledge to a wide range of commercialisation ventures. These skills can be applied directly to current research outcomes or to positions within companies or government departments with Research and Development functions.

Duration

Students are required to obtain #8 from the GCResComm course list.

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The program provides research training to students who wish to go on to complete a PhD or MPhil program. The program has been designed to provide training in qualitative and quantitative research and scientific methods, it also includes a thesis. Students graduating from these programs may be eligible for the PhD or MPhil programs.

RESEARCH METHODS

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

RESEARCH METHODS

(GCResMeth)

Duration

2. an approved qualification based on academic record and work experience, approved by the Executive Dean.

Students are required to obtain #8 from the field of Business in the GCResMeth course list.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

RESEARCH METHODS COURSE LIST

Business

ACCT6104 2 Managerial Accounting Honours A FINM6401 2 Corporate Finance Honours FINM6402 2 Empirical Finance Honours FINM6403 2 Empirical Finance Honours II INFS6211 2 Information Systems Honours MGTS6301 2 Theory & Research in Strategic

Management

MGTS6600 2 Organisational Research Paradigms

MKTG6500 2 Marketing Theory & Research I MKTG6501 2 Marketing Theory & Research II RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research

Methods

RBUS6903 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods II [RBUS6921 OR [RBUS6931 4 4

Scientific Method in Commerce Scientific Method in Management or one of the following:

Requires permission from Head of School

RBUS7981** 4 Research Project RBUS7991** 8 Research Thesis

*

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

RESEARCH METHODS COURSE LIST

Business

Part A: Core Courses

One of the following:

RBUS6991** 6 Honours Thesis RBUS7981** 4 Research Project RBUS7991** 8 Research Thesis

Part B: Methods Courses

At least #4 from:

RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research Methods

RBUS6903 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods II [RBUS6921 OR [RBUS6931 4 4

Scientific Method in Commerce Scientific Method in Management

Part C: Electives List

Remaining courses from:

ACCT6104 2 Managerial Accounting Honours A FINM6401 2 Corporate Finance Honours FINM6402 2 Empirical Finance Honours FINM6403 2 Empirical Finance Honours II INFS6211 2 Information Systems Honours MGTS6301 2 Theory & Research in Strategic

Management

MGTS6600 2 Organisational Research Paradigms

MKTG6500 2 Marketing Theory & Research I MKTG6501 2 Marketing Theory & Research II

*

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

RESEARCH METHODS

(GDipResMeth)

Duration

1 year full-time; or part-time equivalent.

Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2.

2. an approved qualification based on academic record and work experience, approved by the Executive Dean.

Students are required to obtain #16 from the field of Business in the GDipResMeth course list.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

MANAGEMENT

(GCTIM)*

Duration

1. hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR

Students are required to obtain #8 from Part A and/or Part B of the MTIM course list.

The Technology and Innovation Management suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management and Master of Technology & Innovation Management. These programs allow graduates to effectively manage innovation and technology in both public and private sector organisations.

The Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management provides students with an alternative pathway through to the Masters program as well as providing quality training in technology and innovation management related fields to students from diverse educational backgrounds. The programs provide students with grounding in fundamental technology and innovation management principles, while allowing them the opportunity to specialise in their area of interest.

TECHNOLOGY AND

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

* Students planning to progress to the Master of Technology & Innovation Management who wish to complete the Biotechnology field of study or general degree must consider this when enrolling in Part B courses in the Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management.

MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY &

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

(MTIM)

Duration

1. hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR

2. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least three years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR

3. hold the Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.

Students are required to obtain #24 from the MTIM course list comprising:

With no field of study:

#8 from Part A; and #12 from Part B; and

#4 from Part B or Part D or other electives as approved by the

Head of School.

With a field of study in Biotechnology:

#8 from Part A; and #12 from Part C; and

#4 from Part B or Part D or other electives as approved by the

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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

MANAGEMENT COURSE LIST

MGTS7303 2 Principles of Strategic Management

TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7320 2 New Product & Service

Development

TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property

Part B: Electives

BIOT7009 2 Emerging Biotechnologies BIOT7033 2 Issues in Biotechnology ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation &

Entrepreneurship FINM7401 2 Finance

IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational

Behaviour

MKTG7501 2 Fundamentals of Marketing RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability

TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business

Sustainability & Innovation

Part C: Field of Study – Biotechnology

BIOT7009 2 Emerging Biotechnologies BIOT7033 2 Issues in Biotechnology ECON7540 2 Economics of Innovation &

Entrepreneurship

TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business

Sustainability & Innovation

Part D: Research Electives

RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research Methods

RBUS7980 2 Research Report RBUS7981** 4 Research Project

* TIMS7325 enrolment requires permission from the Course Coordinator (via an expression of interest).

*

* This course may be taken as a whole year or semester course. Please contact your Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer for the correct course code to enrol.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM,

HOTEL AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

(GCTHEM)

Duration

Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from Part A of the MTHEM(#32) course list.

MASTER OF TOURISM, HOTEL AND

EVENT MANAGEMENT (#32)

(MTHEM(#32))

Duration

2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.

Students are required to obtain a total of #32 from the MTHEM(#32) course list comprising:

#8 from Part A; and #6 from Part B; and #2 from Part C; and

#8 from Part D which may comprise one field of study; and the remaining #8 as a second field of study from Part D or from

a combination of other courses in Part D, Part E and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part E courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved.

The Tourism, Hotel and Event Management suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management and Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management. These programs allow graduates to concentrate their studies in one of three areas of professional development: Event Management, Hotel Management or Travel and Tourism Management.

The Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management provides students with an alternative pathway to the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management #32 (2 year program). Students completing the Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management (1.5 or 2 year program) can complete a field of study.

The Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management program offers two different entry points depending on your previous studies. The Master #24 (1.5 years) is designed for those graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. The Master #32 (2 years) includes the core fundamentals of tourism management for those graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from any discipline.

TOURISM, HOTEL AND EVENT

MANAGEMENT

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

MASTER OF TOURISM, HOTEL AND EVENT

MANAGEMENT (#24)

(MTHEM(#24))

Duration

Students are required to obtain a total of #24 from the MTHEM(#24) course list comprising:

#6 from Part A; and #2 from Part B; and

#8 from Part C which may comprise one field of study; and the remaining #8 as a second field of study from Part C or from

a combination of other courses in Part C and/or Part D. Part D courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved.

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STUDY GUIDE 2015

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WELCOME TO

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COURSEWORK

STUDENT INFORMATION

STUDY OPTIONS

RESOURCES

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

ENQUIRIES

CREDIT & EXEMPTION

CREDIT

EXEMPTION

HOW TO APPLY FOR CREDIT AND/OR

EXEMPTION

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONAL BODIES

BUSINESS

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS

(GCBus)*

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32)

(MBus(#32))**

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24)

(MBus(#24))**

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32)

COURSE LIST (2 YEAR PROGRAM)

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32) COURSE LIST

(2 YEAR PROGRAM)(Contd.)

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24) COURSE LIST

(1.5 YEAR PROGRAM)

MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24) COURSE LIST

(1.5 YEAR PROGRAM)(Contd.)

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

(GCBusLead)

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS

LEADERSHIP COURSE LIST

COMMERCE

SUITE OF PROGRAMS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COMMERCE

(GCCom)*

MASTER OF COMMERCE (#32)

(MCom(#32))**

MASTER OF COMMERCE (#24)

(MCom(#24))**

MASTER OF COMMERCE (#32)

COURSE LIST (2 YEAR PROGRAM)

MASTER OF COMMERCE (#24)

COURSE LIST (1.5 YEAR PROGRAM)