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HANDBOOK 2014
POSTGRADUATECOURSEWORK
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.
This publication gives details of postgraduate study options
available at UQ Business School.
PROFESSOR ANDREW GRIFFITHS Dean of UQ Business School
WELCOME TO UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL
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CONTENTSP. 04UQ Business School -
One of the world’s best
business schools
P. 06UQ Business School
Postgraduate Programs
P. 07Business Administration
Suite of Programs
P. 09Business
Suite of Programs
P. 12Commerce
Suite of Programs
P. 15Property Studies
Suite of Programs
P. 22Research Methods
Suite of Programs
P. 24Technology
& Innovation
Management
Suite of Programs
P. 26Application Details &
Further Information
P. 27Credit & Exemption
P. 27International
Opportunities
P. 28Professional Bodies
P. 29Program Plans
P. 34Course Descriptions
P. 50How to Prepare
Your Program Plan
P. 16Master of Global
Management
P. 18Graduate Certificate
in Research
Commercialisation
P. 19Graduate Certificate in
Executive Leadership
P. 20Project Management
Suite of Programs
POSTGRADUATECOURSEWORK
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UQ Business School is part of The University of Queensland, the largest and oldest university in Queensland and a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight – a coalition of Australia’s leading universities.
UQ Business School is recognised by the world’s pre-eminent
accreditation and ratings bodies as a leading provider of quality
business education. It is renowned for its cutting-edge research,
the quality of its academic staff, the depth of its educational
programs and its close links with industry.
The School has a track record of winning highly competitive
Australian Research Council grants and research that is
consistently cited in the world’s top-tier journals.
Its academics are in demand as consultants and have worked
on projects with such organisations as Thiess, Laing O’Rourke,
CSIRO, Suncorp, Fairfax, Rio Tinto and Telecom NZ.
More than 100 full-time academic staff (over 95 per cent of whom
hold PhDs) enable the School to offer coursework programs
across the business disciplines and supervise a diverse range of
higher degree research topics.
THE BENEFITS OF STUDYING AT UQ BUSINESS SCHOOLAs a student at UQ Business School, you have access to a wide
range of resources and support networks to help with both your
education and your career development.
CAREER SERVICESThe Careers and Recruitment Centre is designed to motivate and
guide you towards achieving your personal career aspirations.
Recognising the diversity of our student body, the Centre
provides a service customised to suit your individual
circumstances by providing access to a variety of tools and
personalised services.
A Career Services Manager works with you to help find the right
job for you on completion of your course and will continue to
work with you after your graduate.
ALUMNI SERVICESOne of the most significant benefits of studying at UQ Business
School is getting to know your peers and building lifelong
personal and professional relationships.
With over 35,000 alumni globally, UQ Business School
Alumni Services provides access to a global network offering
opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career
enhancement.
Alumni Services brings together graduates of management,
commerce and business from undergraduate, postgraduate
and research programs and offers a range of services and
development opportunities to alumni. It offers guest lecturing,
mentoring and seminar opportunities, and is interested in hearing
about the careers and life experiences of its alumni.
Alumni can also connect to the online communities on LinkedIn,
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and keep up-to-date with
activities through the alumni e-newsletters.
ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS
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� UQ Business School was the first in Australia to meet the
standards of the world’s two most influential accrediting
bodies - the US-based AACSB International and Europe’s
EQUIS
� Our MBA program has been ranked 14th in the world by
The Economist, identifying it as the leading MBA outside of
Europe and North America for the second year running
� It has also been named number one in Australia by the
Australian Financial Review BOSS MBA survey
� ...and has received a five star rating by Australia’s most
influential rating body, the GMAA, for nine years in a row
� We were one of the world’s top 50 universities for Executive
Education in 2011, according to the Financial Times
� Our research was classed as ‘well above world standard’
in the fields of business & management, banking, finance
& investment, and information systems in the Australian
Government’s 2012 ERA assessment
� ...and we were the only university in the country to receive
the top score across these three groups
� In the same assessment, our research was classed
as ‘above world standard’ in accounting, auditing &
accountability, and marketing
� We are one of the top four business schools in the country
for Management Research
� ...and we are ranked the top 3 Australian business schools
in the AIS “Basket of 2” (MISQ, ISR)
� Four UQ Business School academics have been awarded
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
� ...and another was named as one of the world’s top five
innovation bloggers by Innovation Excellence website
FACTS ABOUT UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL
THE BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATION
The Business School Postgraduate Association (BSPA) is the
official social and industry network for all postgraduate students
at UQ Business School.
The BSPA organises industry speaker events, professional
development workshops and networking opportunities
throughout the year for the ongoing professional and personal
development of its members. The BSPA aims to:
� provide postgraduate students with a point of contact to
other postgraduate students
� encourage non-academic interaction between staff
and students
� develop networking opportunities with industry professionals
and UQ Business School alumni
� organise career-related events specifically for
postgraduate students
Membership is open to all postgraduate students currently
enrolled at UQ Business School. To join the BSPA or to renew
your existing membership, visit their stand in the Great Court
on Market Day during Orientation Week so you can meet your
executive committee representatives and receive your official
BSPA membership ID. Look out for both student emails and
the events website for invitation details.
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UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
BUSINESSGraduate Certificate in Business
Graduate Diploma in Business
Master of Business
Master of Business (Advanced)
COMMERCEGraduate Certificate in Commerce
Graduate Diploma in Commerce
Master of Commerce
Master of Commerce (Advanced)
COMMERCIALISATIONGraduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIPGraduate Certificate in Executive Leadership
GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
Master of Global Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENTGraduate Certificate in Project Management
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Master of Project Management
PROPERTY STUDIESGraduate Certificate in Property Studies
Graduate Diploma in Property Studies
Master of Property Studies
RESEARCH METHODSGraduate Certificate in Research Methods
Graduate Diploma in Research Methods
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENTGraduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management
Graduate Diploma in Technology & Innovation Management
Master of Technology & Innovation Management
UQ Business School offers six postgraduate program suites. Suitably qualified students have the opportunity to apply directly to the Masters program or to progress through a suite commencing with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. In addition to these suites, UQ Business School also offers a range of other specialised Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas.
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).
Entry requirements – where ‘approved degree’ is stated, this
means either a Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree, or PhD from a
recognised tertiary instituion.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (GDipBA)
Duration
0.75 years full-time; or part-time equivalent.
Full-time can be commenced in Semester 1 only. The full-time
commences in early to mid-January of each year.
Part-time can be commenced in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
The part-time program follows normal semester commencement
dates and is available to domestic students only.
Entry requirements
To enrol a student must:
1. a) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a
7-point scale; OR
b) hold the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
from UQ with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR
c) show satisfactory progress in the Graduate Certificate in
Business Administration from UQ at the approval of the
Executive Dean; AND
2. have completed at least three years relevant full-time work
experience including at least one year at supervisory/
management level, approved by the Executive Dean; AND
3. international applicants must achieve at least 6.5 overall with
no subscore less than 6.0 in the IELTS test (or equivalent
test)*; AND
4. international applicants must complete the graduate
management admission test (GMAT) with a minimum score of
550*.
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.
* Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if
their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the
language of instruction.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #16 from the MBA
course list comprising:
� #2 from Part A; and
� #14 from Part B.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (GCBA)
Duration
0.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent.
Full-time can be commenced in Semester 1 only. The full-time
commences in early to mid-January of each year.
Part-time can be commenced in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
The part-time program follows normal semester commencement
dates and is available to domestic students only.
Entry requirements
To enrol a student must:
1. hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a
7-point scale and have completed at least three years
relevant full-time work experience including at least one year
at supervisory/management level, approved by the Executive
Dean; OR
2. have completed at least seven years relevant full-time
work experience with at least three years at supervisory/
management level, approved by the Executive Dean; AND
3. international applicants must achieve at least 6.5 overall with
no subscore less than 6.0 in the IELTS test (or equivalent
test)*; AND
4. international applicants must complete the graduate
management admission test (GMAT) with a minimum score of
550*.
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.
* Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if
their prior studies were taught at an institution where English was not the
language of instruction.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from the MBA course
list comprising:
� #2 from Part A; and
� #6 from Part B.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUITE OF PROGRAMSThe MBA suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration; Graduate Diploma in Business Administration; and Master of Business Administration. These programs are designed to equip graduates with the essential skills, concepts and competencies necessary to succeed in today’s complex, culturally diverse and rapidly changing global business environment.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration provide students with alternative pathways to the Master of Business Administration, as well as providing quality training in business management fields.
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Duration
Accelerated
1 year full-time. One intake per year in January (Semester 1 only).
Streamlined
Available to domestic students only.
24 months. Two intakes per year. February and July (Semester 1
and Semester 2).
Flexible
Available to domestic students only.
Maximum completion duration for this program is 7 years.
Two intakes per year. February and July (Semester 1 and
Semester 2).
Students completing the streamlined and flexible program may
be required to attend one MBA course in a one week intensive
mode, run Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm. Full attendance is
compulsory.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. a) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale; OR
b) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from
UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; AND
2. have completed at least three years relevant full-time work
experience including at least one year at supervisory/
management level, approved by the Executive Dean; AND
3. international applicants must achieve at least 6.5 overall with
no subscore less than 6.0 in the IELTS test (or equivalent
test)*; AND
4. international applicants must complete the graduate
management admission test (GMAT) with a minimum
score of 550*.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in
basic computing, written communication, and basic mathematics
and statistics before enrolment is approved.
* Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if
their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the
language of instruction.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain all #24 from the MBA course list.
For further information regarding application process for the MBA
please visit www.business.uq.edu.au/applyMBA
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part A
MGTS7801 2 Management Frameworks
Part B
ACCT7804 2 Accounting & Business Analysis
ECON7012 2 Business Economics
FINM7805 2 Financial Management
MGTS7802 2 International Management
MGTS7806 2 Marketing Management
MGTS7807 2 Operations Design
MGTS7808 2Information Technology for
Business Value
MGTS7809 2Strategic Human Resources
Management
MGTS7810 2 Leading People & Teams
TIMS7811 2 Innovation Leadership
Part C
MGTS7803 2 Integrated Strategic Analysis
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BUSINESS SUITE OF PROGRAMSThe Business suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Business; Graduate Diploma in Business; Master of Business; and Master of Business (Advanced). 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.
MASTER OF BUSINESS (MBus)**
Duration
1.5 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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Diploma in Business from UQ with a GPA
of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #24 from the MBus
course list comprising:
� #8 from Part A; and
� #12 from one field of study in Part B; and
� #4 of electives from Part C or other courses approved
by the Head of UQ Business School.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (GDipBus)*
Duration
1 year full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in
Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Business from UQ with a GPA
of at least 4 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #16 from Part A and/or
Part B of the MBus course list.
MASTER OF BUSINESS (ADVANCED) (MBus(Adv))**
Duration
2 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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a
7-point scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Diploma in Business from UQ with a GPA
of at least 4.75 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #32 from the MBus
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 within Part
B or from a combination of Part C and Part D and/or other
courses approved by the Head of UQ Business School.
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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a
7-point scale; OR
2. have completed at least seven years relevant full-time work
experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from Part A and/or
Part B of the MBus course list.
The Graduate Certificate in Business and Graduate Diploma in Business provide students with alternative pathways to the Master of Business and Master of Business (Advanced). Students completing the Master of Business or Master of Business (Advanced) must complete a field of study.
* Students planning to progress to the Master of Business 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 business, approval will only be
considered for a field of study not already undertaken.
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MASTER OF BUSINESS COURSE LIST
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 2Economics of Innovation &
Entrepreneurship
MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management
MGTS7308 2 Social Enterprises & Not for Profits
TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy
TIMS7320 2New Product & Services
Development
TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation
TIMS7325 2 Commercialisation in Practice
TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property
TIMS7328 2Strategies for Business
Sustainability & Innovation
TIMS7329 2 Social Entrepreneurship in Practice
Human Resource Management
MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational Behaviour
MGTS7603 2Strategic Human Resource
Management
MGTS7605 2 Performance Leadership
MGTS7609 2Contemporary Employment
Relations
MGTS7611 2Employee & 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 2International Service Operations
Management
MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management
MKTG7504 2 Service Strategy
* Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the
International Opportunities section for details.
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
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 2Public 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 2Decision Making & Reporting for
Sustainability
TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability
TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy
TIMS7328 2Strategies for Business Sustainability
& Innovation
or 2 units level 7 ENVM course approved by the
Program Director.
PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR.
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CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part C: Electives
ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising
ADVT7507 2 Online Advertising & Marketing
ADVT7508 2 Fundamentals of Advertising
ADVT7509 2Advertising Management &
Production
ADVT7511 2 Social Marketing & Communication
ECON7010 2 Consumer & Firm Behaviour
ECON7540 2Economics of Innovation &
Entrepreneurship
ENVM7523 2 Systems Thinking for Sustainability
ENVM7524 2 Carbon & Energy Management
IBUS7306 2 Globalisation & the World Economy
IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia
IBUS7313 2 International Study in Business 1
IBUS7314* 2 International Study in Asian Business
IBUS7315* 4 Extended International Study
IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains
IBUS7322 2International Service Operations
Management
MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management
MGTS7308 2 Social Enterprises & Not for Profits
MGTS7309 2Decision Making & Reporting for
Sustainability
MGTS7310 2 Business Negotiation
MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management
MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational Behaviour
MGTS7602 2 Communication Management
MGTS7603 2Strategic Human Resource
Management
MGTS7605 2 Performance Leadership
MGTS7607 2 Ethical Issues in Management
MGTS7609 2Contemporary Employment
Relations
MGTS7611 2Employee & Organisational
Development
* Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the
International Opportunities section for details.
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
MGTS7613 2 The New Public Management
MGTS7614 2Public Organisations: Design &
Values
MGTS7615 2 Public Sector Accountability
MGTS7616 2 Designing Public Policy
MGTS7617 2 Government & Business
MGTS7618 2 Change Leadership
MKTG7502 2 Strategic Marketing & Branding
MKTG7503 2 Consumer & Buyer Behaviour
MKTG7504 2 Service Strategy
MKTG7505 2 Product Strategy & Development
MKTG7510 2 Market & Consumer Research
ORGC7610 2 Communication & Organisations
RBUS7980 2 Research Report
RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement
TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability
TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy
TIMS7320 2New Product & Services
Development
TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation
TIMS7325 2 Commercialisation in Practice
TIMS7326 2Management of Intellectual
Property
TIMS7328 2Strategies for Business
Sustainability & Innovation
TIMS7329 2 Social Entrepreneurship in Practice
Part D: Research – MBus(Adv) only
RBUS6901 2Qualitative Business Research
Methods
RBUS6902 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods I
RBUS6903 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods II
RBUS6931 4 Scientific Method in Management
RBUS6981 4 Industry Project
RBUS7981** 4 Research Project
RBUS7991** 8 Research Thesis
** 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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COMMERCE SUITE OF PROGRAMS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COMMERCE (GCCom)*
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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale; OR
2. have completed at least seven years relevant full-time work
experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from Part A and/or
Part B of the MCom course list.
* 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.
MASTER OF COMMERCE (MCom)**
Duration
1.5 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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Diploma in Commerce from UQ with a GPA
of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (GDipCom)*
Duration
1 year full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in
Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Commerce from UQ with a
GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #16 from Part A and/or
Part B of the MCom course list.
The Commerce suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Commerce; Graduate Diploma in Commerce; Master of Commerce; and Master of Commerce (Advanced). 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.
** 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.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #24 from the MCom
course list comprising:
� #8 from Part A; and
� #12 from one field of study in Part B; and
� #4 of electives from Part C or other courses approved by the
Head of UQ Business School.
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce and the Graduate Diploma in Commerce provide students with alternative pathways through to the Master of Commerce and Master of Commerce (Advanced), as well as providing quality training in commerce related fields to students from diverse educational backgrounds. The programs provide students with grounding in fundamental commerce principles, offering courses from across the majors within the Master of Commerce. Students completing the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Advanced) must complete a field of study.
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MASTER OF COMMERCE COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part A: Compulsory
ACCT7101^ 2 Accounting
ECON7002^ 2 Economics for Commerce
FINM7401^ 2 Finance
MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems
Part B: Fields of Study Complete at least #12 units in one field of study
Applied Finance
ACCT7106 2 Financial Statement Analysis
ECON7300 2Statistics for Business &
Economics
FINM7402 2 Corporate Finance
FINM7403 2 Portfolio Management
FINM7405 2 Financial Risk Management
FINM7406 2International Financial
Management
FINM7407 2 Financial Institutions & Markets
Electronic Commerce
INFS7210 2Electronic Commerce
Fundamentals
INFS7211 2Developing Electronic Commerce
Systems
MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems
MGTS7212 2Managing Electronic Commerce
Infrastructure
MGTS7213 2 Commercial Internet Security
MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management
MASTER OF COMMERCE (ADVANCED) (MCom(Adv))**
Duration
2 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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a
7-point scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Diploma in Commerce from UQ with a GPA
of at least 4.75 on a 7-point scale.
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Information Systems
ACCT7209 2 Business Information Systems
INFS7221 2Information 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^ 2Management Accounting
& Control
LAWS7012^ 2 Business Taxation
LAWS7023^ 2 Business & Corporate Law
Students wishing to meet requirements for CPA Australia or
ICAA must also complete the following course
ECON7300^ 2Statistics for Business &
Economics
^ For students wishing to meet the requirements for CPA/ICAA.
** 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.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain a total of #32 from the MCom
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 within Part
B or from a combination of Part C and Part D and/or other
courses approved by the Head of UQ Business School.
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MASTER OF COMMERCE COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part C: Electives
ACCT7102 2 Financial Accounting
ACCT7103 2 Auditing
ACCT7104 2 Corporate Accounting
ACCT7106 2 Financial Statement Analysis
ACCT7107 2Management Accounting
& Control
ACCT7209 2 Business Information Systems
ECON7300 2Statistics for Business &
Economics
ECON7310 2 Elements of Econometrics
FINM7402 2 Corporate Finance
FINM7403 2 Portfolio Management
FINM7405 2 Financial Risk Management
FINM7406 2 International Financial Management
FINM7407 2 Financial Institutions & Markets
FINM7408 2Superannuation, Insurance &
Deposit Products
INFS7210 2Electronic Commerce
Fundamentals
NFS7211 2Developing Electronic Commerce
Systems
INFS7221 2Information Systems Control
& Audit
INFS7233 2 Decision Support Systems
INFS7255 2 Information Analysis & Design
LAWS7012 2 Business Taxation
LAWS7022 2 Financial Planning Law
LAWS7023 2 Business & Corporate Law
MGTS7206 2 Managing Application Databases
MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems
MGTS7212 2Managing Electronic Commerce
Infrastructure
MGTS7213 2 Commercial Internet Security
MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management
MGTS7305 2 Corporate Governance
RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement
TIMS7326 2Management of Intellectual
Property
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part D: Research - MCom (Adv) Only
ACCT6101 2Financial Information in Capital
Markets
FINM6401 2 Corporate Finance Honours
FINM6402 2 Empirical Finance Honours
FINM6403 2 Empirical Finance Honours II
INFS6211 2 Information Systems Honours
RBUS6901 2Qualitative Business Research
Methods
RBUS6902 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods I
RBUS6903 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods II
RBUS6921 4 Scientific Method in Commerce
RBUS7981*** 4 Research Project
RBUS7991*** 8 Research Thesis
** 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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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.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree in a relevant area with a GPA of at
least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR
2. have completed at least seven years relevant full-time work
experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #8 from Part A of the
MPropertySt course list.
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part A
ACCT7101 2 Accounting
ECON7002 2 Economics for Commerce
FINM7401 2 Finance
LAWS7017^ 2 Real Estate Law
MKTG7501 2 Fundamentals of Marketing
PLAN7901 2 Principles of Project Management
REDE7100 2Valuation of Industrial &
Commercial Property
REDE7102 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties
REDE7201^ 2 Property Investment
REDE7202^ 2 Property Development
REDE7203^ 2 Strategic Property Management
Part B
REDE7100*^Valuation of Industrial &
Commercial Property
REDE7101*^ Valuation for Statutory Purposes
REDE7102*^ Valuation of Specialist Properties
REDE7300*^Sustainable Building Construction
Management & Economics
* For students wishing to meet requirements for RICS.
^ For students wishing to meet requirements for API.
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.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree in a relevant area with a GPA of at
least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Diploma in Property Studies from UQ with
a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #24 from the MPropertySt course
list comprising:
� #16 from Part A; and
� #8 from Part B.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROPERTY STUDIES (GDipPropertySt)
Duration
1 year full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in
Semester 1. Semester 2 available for domestic part-time entry
only.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree in a relevant area with a GPA of at
least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Property Studies from UQ
with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #16 from Part A of the
MPropertySt course list.
PROPERTY STUDIES SUITE OF PROGRAMS
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The University of Queensland 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.
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
institutions.
MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (MGMan)
Duration
2 years full-time. Can be commenced in Semester 2 only.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. for a commencing UQ student
(a) hold an approved degree, in a relevant field, with a GPA
of at least 5.25 on a 7-point scale; or
(b) hold a graduate diploma from UQ, in a relevant field, with
a GPA of at least 5.25 on a 7-point scale; and satisfy the
entry requirements set by the preferred overseas partner
institutions (including the GMAT with a minimum score of
600); or
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.
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MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (MGMan)
MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT COURSE LISTInbound 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.
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part A: Compulsory
IBUS7302 2 Operating International Business
IBUS7306 2Globalisation & 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 2Economics of Innovation &
Entrepreneurship
ECON7560 2Globalisation & Economic
Development
ENVM7524 2 Carbon & Energy Management
FINM7406 2International Financial
Management
POLS7107 2Globalisation, International Political
Economy & Development
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
International Enterprise Management Specialisation
ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising
IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia
IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains
IBUS7322 2International Service Operations
Management
MGTS7603 2Strategic Human Resource
Management
TIMS7328 2Strategies for Business
Sustainability & Innovation
International Tourism Specialisation
EVNT7050 2International Event Issues &
Strategies
HOSP7051 2 Global Hospitality Operations
HOSP7052 2Global 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 2Qualitative Business Research
Methods
RBUS6902 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods I
RBUS6903 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods II
Other Electives
MGTS7303 2Principles 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 2Management 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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR.
Program requirement
Students are required to obtain #32 from the MGMan course list
comprising:
� #6 from Part A; and
� #26 from Part B.
� 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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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.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION (GCResComm)
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
TIMS7301 2 Entrepreneurship & New Ventures
TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability
TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy
TIMS7320 2New Product & Services
Development
TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation
TIMS7325 2 Commercialisation in Practice
TIMS7326 2Management of Intellectual
Property
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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale; OR
2. have completed at least seven years of relevant full-time work
experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #8 from the GCResComm
course list.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
ACCT7700 2Accounting in a Governance
Framework
FINM7701 2 Financial Management at Work
MGTS7702 2 Leading People & Teams
MGTS7703 2 Negotiating Skills for Today
MGTS7704 2Special 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 2Special Topics in Contemporary
Leadership 2
MGTS7713 2Special Topics in Contemporary
Leadership 3
MGTS7714 2Special Topics in Contemporary
Leadership 4
MGTS7715 2 Executive Leadership Industry Project
MKTG7708 2 Strategic Marketing & Communication
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. This program is not available
to international students.
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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a
7-point scale and have completed at least three years relevant
full-time work experience, including at least one year at
supervisory/management level, approved by the Executive
Dean; OR
2. have completed at least seven years relevant full-time
work experience, with at least three years at supervisory/
management level, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #8 from the GCELead course list.
NOTE: SPECIAL TOPICSMGTS7712 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 2 –
Taught as Leadership for Executive Women (Sem 1)
MGTS7704 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership –
Taught as Leadership Styles and Practice
(Sem 1 & Sem 2)
MGTS7714 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 4 –
Taught as Women in Research Leadership (Sem 2) MGTS7712 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 2 –
Taught as Improving Performance & Implementing
Change (Sem 2)
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (GDipPM)
Duration
1 year full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in
Semester 1. Semester 2 available for domestic part-time entry
only.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale and have completed at least two years relevant full-time
work experience, approved by the Executive Dean; OR
2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Project Management from UQ
with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #16 from the MPM course list
comprising:
� #14 from Part A; and
� #2 from Part B.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT (GCPM)
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.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a
7-point scale and have completed at least two years relevant
full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean;
OR
2. have completed at least seven years of relevant full-time
work experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
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.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUITE OF PROGRAMS
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.
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MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MPM)
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.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale and have completed at least two years relevant
full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean;
OR
2. hold the Graduate Diploma in Project Management from UQ
with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #24 from the MPM course list
comprising:
� #14 from Part A; and either
� #10 from Part B; OR
� #10 from one field of study in Part C.
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part C: Fields of Study*
Engineering Practice*
ENGG7302 2Advanced Computational
Techniques in Engineering
ENGG7600 2 Advanced Engineering Practice
ENGG7601 2 Experimental Design
ENGG7602 2Advanced Engineering Laboratory
Techniques
MATE7001 2Environmental Performance of
Materials
or other engineering courses approved by the Program Director.
Property Studies*
LAWS7017 2 Real Estate Law
REDE7100 2Valuation of Industrial &
Commercial Property
REDE7101 2 Valuation for Statutory Purposes
REDE7102 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties
REDE7201 2 Property Investment
REDE7202 2 Property Development
REDE7203 2 Strategic Property Management
REDE7300 2Sustainable Building Construction
Management & Economics
* Please note that the MPM field of study will not be displayed on your
academic record.
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part A: Compulsory
[ECON7002
OR
[ECON7010
2 Economics for Commerce
2 Consumer & Firm Behaviour
ECON7740 2Benefit-Cost Analysis &
Project Evaluation
LAWS7023 2 Business & Corporate Law
[MGTS7601
OR
[MGTS7603
2Managing Organisational
Behaviour
2Strategic Human Resource
Management
PLAN7638 2Assessment of Development
Projects
PLAN7901 2 Principles of Project Management
PLAN7902 2Applications 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.
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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
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 an approved degree in any field with a GPA of at least
5.75 on a 7-point scale; OR
2. an approved qualification based on academic record and
work experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #8 from the field of Business in the
GCResMeth course list.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH METHODS COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Business
ACCT6101 2Financial Information in Capital
Markets
ACCT6102 2Accounting Honours – Special
Topic
FINM6401 2 Corporate Finance Honours
FINM6402 2 Empirical Finance Honours
FINM6403 2 Empirical Finance Honours II
INFS6211 2 Information Systems Honours
MGTS6301 2Theory & Research in Strategic
Management
MGTS6600 2Organisational Research
Paradigms
MKTG6500 2 Marketing Theory & Research I
MKTG6501 2 Marketing Theory & Research II
RBUS6901 2Qualitative Business Research
Methods I
RBUS6903 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods II
RBUS6902 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods
[RBUS6921
OR
[RBUS6931
4 Scientific Method in Commerce
4 Scientific Method in Management
One of the following:
Requires permission from Head of School
RBUS7981** 4 Research Project
RBUS7991** 8 Research Thesis
** PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RESEARCH METHODS (GDipResMeth)
Duration
1 year full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in
Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree in any field with a GPA of at least
5.75 on a 7-point scale; OR
2. an approved qualification based on academic record and
work experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #16 from the field of Business in
the GDipResMeth course list.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RESEARCH METHODS COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Business
Part A: Core CoursesOne of either:
RBUS6991** 6 Honours Thesis
RBUS7981** 4 Research Project
RBUS7991** 8 Research Thesis
Part B: Methods CoursesAt least #4 from:
RBUS6901 2Qualitative Business Research
Methods
RBUS6902 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods I
RBUS6903 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods II
[RBUS6921
OR
[RBUS6931
4 Scientific Method in Commerce
4 Scientific Method in Management
Part C: Electives List Remaining courses from:
ACCT6101 2Financial Information in Capital
Markets
ACCT6102 2Accounting Honours – Special
Topic
FINM6401 2 Corporate Finance Honours
FINM6402 2 Empirical Finance Honours
FINM6403 2 Empirical Finance Honours II
INFS6211 2 Information Systems Honours
MGTS6301 2Theory & Research in Strategic
Management
MGTS6600 2Organisational Research
Paradigms
MKTG6500 2 Marketing Theory & Research I
MKTG6501 2 Marketing Theory & Research II
** PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (GCTIM)*
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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale; OR
2. have completed at least seven years relevant full-time work
experience, approved by the Executive Dean.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #8 from Part A and/or Part B of
the MTIM course list.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (GDipTIM)*
Duration
1 year full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in
Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Entry requirements
To enrol, a student must:
1. hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation
Management from UQ with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point
scale.
Program requirements
Students are required to obtain #16 from the MTIM course list
comprising:
� #8 from Part A; and
� #8 from Part B or Part C.
The Technology & Innovation Management suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management; Graduate Diploma in Technology & Innovation Management and the Master of Technology & Innovation Management. These programs allow graduates to effectively manage innovation and technology in both public and private sector organisations.
TECHNOLOGY & 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 and Part C courses in the Graduate Diploma in Technology & Innovation Management.
The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Technology & Innovation Management provide alternative pathways through to the Masters program as well as providing quality training in Technology & 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.
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (MTIM)
Duration
1.5 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 an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a
7-point scale; OR
2. hold the Graduate Diploma in Technology & Innovation
Management from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point
scale.
Program requirements
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 UQ Business 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
Head of UQ Business School.
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT COURSE LIST
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part A: Compulsory
MGTS7303 2Principles of Strategic
Management
TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy
TIMS7320 2New Product & Service
Development
TIMS7326 2Management of Intellectual
Property
Part B: Electives
BIOT6006 2 Introduction to Biotechnology
BIOT7009 2 Emerging Biotechnologies
ECON7540 2Economics of Innovation &
Entrepreneurship
FINM7401 2 Finance
IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains
MGTS7601 2Managing 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 2Strategies for Business
Sustainability & Innovation
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME
Part C: Field of Study – Biotechnology
BIOT6006 2 Introduction to Biotechnology
BIOT7009 2 Emerging Biotechnologies II
ECON7540 2Economics of Innovation &
Entrepreneurship
TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation
TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice
TIMS7328 2Strategies for Business
Sustainability & Innovation
Part D: Research Electives
RBUS6901 2Qualitative Business Research
Methods
RBUS6902 2Quantitative Business Research
Methods I
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.
** PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR.
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSTo apply for a postgraduate program, international students
are required to submit a hard copy application to the UQ
International. All required supporting documentation must be
attached to your application form. The application form for
international students is entitled ‘International Student Application
for Graduate Coursework Studies’ and may be downloaded
from the website: www.uq.edu.au/ study/forms/international/
InternatGradCourseworkAppForm.pdf
For further information, international students should consult the
website: www.uq.edu.au/international
Completed international application forms should be forwarded to:
UQ International JD Story Building The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072
For general program enquiries, please contact:
UQ Business School The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072
Telephone (Freecall from within Australia): 1800 671 980
Telephone (From outside Australia): +61 3 8676 7004
Email: [email protected]
www.business.uq.edu.au
Remember: follow all the instructions closely and double check to
ensure that ALL necessary documentation accompanies
your application.
DOMESTIC APPLICANTSTo apply for a postgraduate program, domestic students are
required to submit their application online via the website:
www.uq.edu.au/study. All required supporting documentation
must be uploaded with your online application (e.g. official
transcripts of all previous studies, degree testamur/certificate,
CV, written references, evidence of residency status). The online
application process should also be used by applicants who are
permanent residents or holders of humanitarian visas.
For general program enquiries, please contact:
UQ Business School Level 2, Colin Clark Building (39) The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland 4072
Telephone: +61 7 3346 8100
Fax: +61 7 3346 8166
Email: [email protected]
www.business.uq.edu.au
STUDENT INFORMATIONStudents should be aware of the important dates on the University
academic calendar. For up-to-date information refer to the
University student information website: www.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, via the
website www.uq.edu.au/study or www.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 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.
APPLICATION DETAILS & FURTHER INFORMATION
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CREDITStudents 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.
EXEMPTIONStudents 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 electives course list.
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, 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 UQ Business School Reception,
Level 2, Colin Clark Building, 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
Studies contains a section dealing with this.
Credit/exemption application forms are also available on the
UQ Business School website www.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 OPPORTUNITIESUQ Business School offers students the opportunity to study
courses overseas through the UQ Abroad program (www.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
IBUS7314 INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN ASIAN BUSINESS
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 academic advisor 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.
CREDIT & EXEMPTION
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FINANCE AND TREASURY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Enquiries
PO Box 6137, St Kilda Road Central VIC 8008
Telephone: +61 3 8534 5060
Fax: +61 3 9530 8911
Internet: www.finance-treasury.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALASIA
Enquiries
Level 18, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: 1300 FINSIA (1300 346 742) +61 2 9275 7900
Fax: +61 2 9275 7999
Email: [email protected] | Internet: www.finsia.com
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Enquiries
Level 9, 139 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +61 2 8288 8700
Fax: +61 2 8288 8711
Email: [email protected] | Internet: www.aipm.com.au
AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY INSTITUTE (API)
Enquiries
PO Box 106, Spring Hill QLD 4004
Telephone: +61 7 3832 3139
Fax: +61 7 3839 0438
Email: [email protected] | Internet: www.api.org.au
THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS (RICS) OCEANIA
Enquiries
Suite 2, Level 16
1 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: +61 2 9216 2333
Fax: +61 2 9232 5591
Email: [email protected] | Internet: www.rics.org/oceania
AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RESOURCES INSTITUTE
Enquiries
Level 13, 565 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9918 9200
Fax: +61 3 9918 920
Email: [email protected] | Internet: www.ahri.com.au
CPA AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Graduates who have completed the appropriate courses in the
Professional Accounting major within the Master of Commerce
or Master of Commerce (Advanced) are eligible for Associate
membership.
CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANT (CPA)
Graduates who wish to advance to CPA membership must
complete the CPA Program (three compulsory and three elective
segments) as well as three years of mentored practical experience
in finance, accounting or business activity.
Enquiries
CPA Australia
Level 29, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Telephone: +61 7 3100 6800 (1800 773 059 outside Brisbane)
Fax: +61 7 3221 6505
Email: [email protected] | Internet: www.cpaaustralia.com.au
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA)
Graduates of the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce
(Advanced) with a major in Professional Accounting may apply to
become an Affiliate of ACCA.
Enquiries
Suite 402, 68 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: 1800 446 648
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www2.accaglobal.com/australia
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN AUSTRALIA (ICAA)
Graduates of the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce
(Advanced) with a major in Professional Accounting and who have
also passed ECON7300 meet the educational requirements for
admission to the ICAA’s CA Program.
Enquiries
Level 32 Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Telephone: +61 7 3233 6500
Fax: +61 7 3233 6555
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.charteredaccountants.com.au
CHARTERED SECRETARIES OF AUSTRALIA
Enquiries
Level 3, 370 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Telephone: +61 7 3229 6879
Fax: +61 7 3229 8444
Email: [email protected] | Internet: www.csaust.com
PROFESSIONAL BODIESInformation 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.
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PROGRAM PLANSPlease see below plans for the recommended sequence of courses for selected programs. If the program or major you are enrolled in is not featured here please see your Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer for advice. While every care is taken in formulating recommended program plans, course offerings are subject to change.
MASTER OF BUSINESS
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
IBUS7302 TIMS7301 MGTS7303
MKTG7501 Major course Major course
Major course Major course Elective
Major course Major course Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
IBUS7302 TIMS7301 MGTS7303
MKTG7501 Major course Major course
Major course Major course Elective
Major course Major course Elective
MASTER OF BUSINESS (ADVANCED)
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
IBUS7302 TIMS7301 Major (1) course Major (1) course
MKTG7501 MGTS7303 Major (2) course OR Elective Major (2) course OR Elective
Major (1) course Major (1) course Major (2) course OR Elective Major (2) course OR Elective
Major (1) course Major (1) course Major (2) course OR Elective Major (2) course OR Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
IBUS7302 TIMS7301 Major (1) course Major (1) course
MKTG7501 MGTS7303 Major (2) course OR Elective Major (2) course OR Elective
Major (1) course Major (1) course Major (2) course OR Elective Major (2) course OR Elective
Major (1) course Major (1) course Major (2) course OR Elective Major (2) course OR Elective
It is the student’s responsibility to check course offerings at the start of each semester and ensure that their course selection meets their program rules and requirements. Please contact your Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer at UQ Business School if you have any questions regarding course selection.
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MASTER OF COMMERCE
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING MAJOR
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1 (APPLYING FOR CPA/ICAA ACCREDITATION)
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
ACCT7101 ACCT7102* ACCT7103*
FINM7401 ACCT7107 ACCT7104
LAWS7023 LAWS7012 ECON7300
MGTS7202 ECON7002 Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2 (APPLYING FOR CPA/ICAA ACCREDITATION)
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
ACCT7101 ACCT7102 ACCT7104
FINM7401 ACCT7103 ACCT7107
LAWS7023 LAWS7012 ECON7300
MGTS7202 ECON7002 Elective
* Students commencing in Semester 2 are permitted to enrol in ACCT7102 and ACCT7103 concurrently.
APPLIED FINANCE MAJOR
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
ACCT7101 Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
ECON7002 Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
FINM7401 Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
MGTS7202 Elective Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
ACCT7101 Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
ECON7002 Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
FINM7401 Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
MGTS7202 Elective Elective
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE MAJOR
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
ACCT7101 ECON7002 MGTS7212
FINM7401 INFS7211 MGTS7213
INFS7210 MGTS7208 Elective
MGTS7202 MGTS7215 Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
ACCT7101 ECON7002 INFS7211
FINM7401 MGTS7212 MGTS7208
INFS7210 MGTS7213 MGTS7215
MGTS7202 Elective Elective
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MASTER OF COMMERCE
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
ACCT7101 INFS7233 ACCT7209
ECON7002 MGTS7206 INFS7221
FINM7401 MGTS7208 INFS7255
MGTS7202 Elective Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
ACCT7101 ACCT7209 INFS7233
ECON7002 INFS7221 MGTS7206
FINM7401 INFS7255 MGTS7208
MGTS7202 Elective Elective
MASTER OF COMMERCE (ADVANCED)Applied Finance and Professional Accounting majors (applying for CPA and ICAA accreditation).
APPLIED FINANCE AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING MAJORS
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
1ST YEAR - SEMESTER 1 1ST YEAR - SEMESTER 2
ACCT7101 ACCT7102
ECON7002 ECON7300
FINM7401 LAWS7012
LAWS7023 MGTS7202
2ND YEAR - SEMESTER 1 2ND YEAR - SEMESTER 2
ACCT7103 ACCT7104
ACCT7107 Applied Finance major course
Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
1ST YEAR - SEMESTER 2 1ST YEAR - SEMESTER 1
ACCT7101 ACCT7102
ECON7002 ECON7300
FINM7401 LAWS7023
LAWS7023 MGTS7202
2ND YEAR - SEMESTER 2 2ND YEAR - SEMESTER 1
ACCT7107 ACCT7103
Applied Finance major course ACCT7104
Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
Applied Finance major course Applied Finance major course
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MASTER OF COMMERCE (ADVANCED)
OTHER MAJORS*STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
* Students wishing to complete different majors, please consult with your Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer to create your study plan.
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (GENERAL)
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
ECON7002 or ECON7010 ECON7740 Elective
MGTS7601 or MGTS7603 PLAN7638 Elective
LAWS7023 PLAN7902 Elective
PLAN7901 Elective Elective
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (ENGINEERING PRACTICE)
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
ECON7002 or ECON7010 ECON7740 MGTS7601 or MGTS7603
PLAN7901 PLAN7638 LAWS7023
Major course PLAN7902 Major course
Major course Major course Major course
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PROPERTY STUDIES)
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
ECON7002 or ECON7010 ECON7740 MGTS7601 or MGTS7603
LAWS7023 PLAN7638 Major course
PLAN7901 PLAN7902 Major course
REDE7100 REDE7102 or LAWS7017 Major course
MASTER OF PROPERTY STUDIES
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
REDE7100 REDE7102 REDE7300
REDE7101 Part A course Part A course
Part A course Part A course Part A course
Part A course Part A course Part A course
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MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (GENERAL)
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
TIMS7318 TIMS7320 MGTS7303
TIMS7326 Part B course Part B course
Part B course Part B course Elective
Part B course Part B course Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
TIMS7320 TIMS7318 MGTS7303
Part B course TIMS7326 Part B course
Part B course Part B course Elective
Part B course Part B course Elective
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (BIOTECHNOLOGY MAJOR)STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1
TIMS7318 BIOT6006 BIOT7009
TIMS7323 ECON7540 MGTS7303
TIMS7326 TIMS7320 TIMS7325
TIMS7328 Elective Elective
STUDENTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BIOT6006 BIOT7009 MGTS7303
ECON7540 TIMS7318 TIMS7325
TIMS7320 TIMS7323 TIMS7326
Elective TIMS7328 Elective
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ACCT6101 Financial Information In Capital Markets #2 Pre: Permission from Head of School
Economic-based research in financial accounting, in particular,
studies of use of accounting information in capital markets &
factors influencing choices of accounting policy.
ACCT7101 Accounting #2 Inc: ACCT2101
An introductory course that equips students with an integrated
base of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in financial
accounting. Financial accounting is a system used to prepare
reports to disseminate information about the performance and
financial status of a business to external parties; for example, the
system used by the directors of a public company to prepare
financial statements in the annual report issued to shareholders of
that company.
This course commences with an introduction to accounting
terminology, the basic financial statements required for
most businesses in the context of the Australian regulatory
environment and the latest Australian Accounting Standards
after harmonisation with the International Accounting Standards.
The body of the course focuses on the skills necessary for the
preparation and analysis of information contained in external
financial statements, these being: the Income Statement, the
Balance Sheet, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the Cash
Flow Statement. Specific accounting issues relating to revenues,
expenses, assets, liabilities and equity are addressed within the
context of the financial statements. Interpretation and evaluation of
information presented in financial statements are also undertaken
using ratio analysis techniques.
ACCT7102 Financial Accounting #2 Pre: ACCT7101| Inc: ACCT3102
External reporting by companies, in particular, annual reports
of public companies & reasons for alternative accounting &
techniques used in such reports.
ACCT7103 Auditing
#2 Pre: (ACCT7101 + 7102) | Inc: ACCT3101
Conceptual framework of field of auditing. Problem-solving skills to
carry out effective & efficient audits.
ACCT7104 Corporate Accounting
#2 Pre: ACCT7101 | Inc: ACCT3103
Impact of corporate structures on financial statements & contracts
written by diversified entities.
ACCT7106 Financial Statement Analysis
#2 Pre: (ACCT7101 + FINM7401)
Financial statement analysis, traditional procedures & current
developments. Use of accounting data for valuation of firms.
ACCT7107 Management Accounting and Control #2 Pre: ACCT7101 | Inc: ACCT3104
To enable potential managers to be informed users & providers
of management accounting information. Internal accounting
terms & procedures; use of accounting data in planning, control &
performance evaluation; assumptions & limitations of conventional
accounting measurements.
ACCT7209 Business Information Systems #2 Pre: (ACCT7101 + MGTS7202) | Inc: ACCT3201
Nature of systems in the real world; nature & functions of
computer-based information systems used to support the
processes & management of a business; practical experience with
business applications software.
ACCT7700 Accounting in a Governance Framework
#2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit the
number of participants from any one
organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: ACCT1101 or 7020 or 7804 or MEBS7101
Accounting involves compiling & interpreting financial information
about an enterprise & its activities as a basis for making &
evaluating economic decisions about the deployment of resources.
Therefore, a basic knowledge of accounting is important for anyone
involved in modern enterprises, whether they be profit oriented or
government non-profit entities. The aim of the course is to provide
a broad understanding of the accounting discipline to enable
students to comprehend, evaluate, interpret, question & intelligently
discuss accounting information; & understand the uses, limitations,
complexities & evolving nature of accounting.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONSThe following descriptions provide information on the courses offered in the postgraduate programs.
NOTE: NOT EVERY COURSE IS OFFERED EACH YEAR. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK AVAILABILITY OF COURSES WITH THE SCHOOL OR VIA THE WEBSITE.
Please check mySI-net (www.mysinet.uq.edu.au) for semester of offer.
CODES USED IN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS#: indicates unit value
Pre: indicates compulsory prerequisite course
RP: (Recommended Prerequisites): non-compulsory
prerequisite course
C: (Companions): compulsory co-requisite course
RC: (Recommended Companions): non-compulsory
co-requisite course
Inc: indicates incompatibility with specified course
R: indicates restricted enrolment
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ACCT7804 Accounting & Business Analysis
#2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA | RP: MGTS7801
Inc: ACCT2101 or 7020 or 7101 or 7700 or
MEBS7101
Accounting involves compiling & interpreting financial information
about an enterprise & its activities as a basis for making &
evaluating economic decisions about the deployment of resources.
Therefore, a basic knowledge of accounting is important for anyone
involved in modern enterprises, whether they be profit oriented or
government/non-profit entities. The aim of the course is to provide
a broad understanding of the accounting discipline to enable
students to comprehend, evaluate, interpret, question & intelligently
discuss accounting information; & understand the uses, limitations,
complexities & evolving nature of accounting.
ADVT7506 Global Media & Advertising
#2 Inc: ADVT2510 or MKTG2504 or 7506
RC: MKTG7501
This course explores the close relationship between advertising
and media industries in global markets. It examines various media
that are used for advertising and compares them in terms of
costs, constraints, opportunities and measurement. The growing
significance of sponsorship-linked advertising is emphasised, with
particular focus upon global events.
The course introduces students to current media industry issues,
including media fragmentation, digital media and convergence, and
changing media consumption. Students will apply theoretical and
practical knowledge acquired from lectures, workshops, industry
guest lectures and case studies, to the development of a creative
advertisement and media plan, and learn to critically examine media
placement decisions and campaign strategy.
ADVT7507 Online Advertising & Marketing #2 Inc: MKTG7507 | RC: MKTG7501
This course introduces students to marketing and advertising
processes for creating value and managing consumers in
expanding electronic, interactive and networked environments. In
this subject, students will examine marketing’s role in developing
solutions that leverage consumers’ engagement with technological
platforms and gain practical insight into the application of
technology in product and service design, advertising, branding
and communications, and e-marketing strategy.
ADVT7508 Fundamentals of Advertising
#2 Inc: ADVT2509 or MKTG3502 or 7508
RC: MKTG7501
The advertising and media industry plays a significant role in
developed economies and an increasingly significant role in
emerging economies. This course introduces students to the
fundamentals of advertising, including the business of advertising,
the history and structure of the industry, and the role of regulatory
frameworks. There is a particular emphasis on developing a
practical knowledge of advertising, including the process of
developing advertising strategies and the evaluation of strategy
effectiveness. Guest speakers from the advertising industry will
share various stakeholder perspectives and their views on the
defining characteristics of successful campaigns.
ADVT7509 Advertising Management & Production
#2 Inc: ADVT3507 or MKTG7509
RC: MKTG7501
This course provides students with an advanced understanding
and practical experiences of creative advertising and
contemporary media production. It brings together film-making
techniques and advanced theoretical aspects of advertising,
branding and consumer behaviour to offer students opportunities
to create real-life creative advertisements. Via fieldwork and in-
class exercises, students will learn how to construct advertising
concepts based on client briefs, and produce, film and work
with a production crew to maximise the impact of an advertising
campaign.
ADVT7511 Social Marketing & Communication
#2 Inc: MKTG2507 or 7511 | RC: MKTG7501
This course is about the theory and principles of social marketing,
and explains how traditional and novel approaches to marketing
and advertising can, and are, being used to engage consumers in
behaviour changing strategies that improve their wellbeing.
During this course, students will gain practical insight into how
to manage and evaluate the special needs of the not-for-profit
sector, and will acquire a deeper understanding of how marketing
management is used to improve societal outcomes.
BIOT6006 Introduction to Biotechnology
#2 Inc: BIOT2002 or 3001
Overview of topical issues in biotechnology: Scientific basis &
principles of biotechnology. Technical & non-technical issues
in biotechnology products. Intellectual property basics. QA/QC
regulatory compliance. social, ethical & economic considerations
& their impact on research & marketing. Currently debated issues
in biotechnology & familiarisation with sources of this information.
BIOT7009 Emerging Biotechnologies #2 Inc: BIOT6009
Advanced study of the basic science underpinning new
biotechnologies. Modules will include diagnostics/novel devices,
high throughput gene expression analysis and mutation detection,
RNAi arrays, structural genomics and gene therapy.
ECON7002 Economics for Commerce
#2 Inc: ([ECON2010 or 2400] + 1020) or 7003
or 7010 or 7011
Introduces professional accounting & management students to
both microeconomics & macroeconomics; highlights practical
applicability of economics to analysis of contemporary problems;
market trends & government policies.
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ECON7010 Consumer & Firm Behaviour #2 Inc: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7003 or 7011
This course aims to study theory of demand and supply,
economic theory of markets, including competitiveness, monopoly
and oligopoly, contracts, risk and asymmetric information, and
employment relationships. Examples from around the world will be
employed to illustrate relevant theories and business strategies.
Students will experience hands-on learning through the use of
strategic/economic/business games ulitised during tutorials.
ECON7012 Business Economics
#2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA | RP: MGTS7801
Inc: ECON2010 or 2400 or 7003 or 7010
or 7011 or MEBS7103
Economics focuses on choices between alternative ways of
using resources and the consequences of these choices, which
often have to be made in the face of problems associated with
the availability of information and the limitations to knowledge.
These choices concern issues such as what to consume, what to
produce, how to produce it, how to organise production between
different economic entities, and what prices to charge. Choices
taken by individuals need to be coordinated to avoid wasted
opportunities; the more so that specialisation is taking place
at the level of the individual, firm or national economy. A major
coordinating role is played by price mechanisms, i.e., adjustments
in relative prices and the incentives provided by profits and losses.
However, much coordination is achieved via the use of planning
and institutions. Even with coordination assisted by these devices
coordination failures can still occur, such as major slumps in
employment and international trade. Economic theory can help to
assess when these problems are likely and how they may be
dealt with.
ECON7300 Statistics for Business & Economics
#2 RP: Senior Maths I or B or
MATH1040 or equiv. | Inc: ECON1320
Statistical inference, probability & sampling distributions,
estimation, hypothesis tests, correlation & regression,
experimental design, sample survey design, quality sampling,
modern business decision theory.
ECON7310 Elements of Econometrics
#2 Inc: ECON2300 | Pre: ECON1320 or 7300
Introductory applied econometric course for students with
basic economic statistics background. Topics covered include:
economic models & role of econometrics, linear regression,
general linear model, hypothesis testing, specification testing,
dummy variables, simple dynamic models and simple
cointegration models. Practical problems are solved using EViews
or equivalent econometrics program.
ECON7530 International Trade & Investment #2 Pre: ECON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011
Survey of recent advances in foreign trade & investment
topics. Topics include trade theory & policy, international factor
movement, theories of international investment and contemporary
trade and investment issues in Australia and Asia-Pacific region.
ECON7540 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
#2 Inc: ECON2540
Studies the process by which an economy or a business evolves
as a complex network of flows of knowledge. Entrepreneurship
and innovation are the two primary mechanisms in this process.
Case studies are built on a core of new economic theory.
ECON7740 Benefit-Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation
#2 Pre: ECCON2010 or 7002 or 7010 or 7011
Inc: ECON3220
Use of techniques of applied welfare economics & investment
appraisal to undertake benefit/cost analysis of public & private
sector projects, using spreadsheets.
ENGG7302 Advanced Computational Techniques #2 in Engineering R: Engineering Postgraduate suite.
Pre: MATH2000 + 2010 + STAT2202
An advanced course designed to deepen student knowledge
and capability in computational techniques in areas of particular
importance to engineering. Topics are drawn from linear
algebra, stochastic systems and optimisation theory, with
emphasis on applications and examples in various fields of
engineering, including, but not limited to, biomedical engineering,
electricity market, embedded systems and microwave &
telecommunications. Practical skills in MATLAB programming are
developed.
ENGG7600 Advanced Engineering Practice #2
Challenging problems from advanced engineering practice will be
posed to the students. For each problem, the specific challenges
and appropriate scientific tools will be identified. The state of the
art and the future possibilities will be recognised.
ENGG7601 Experimental Design
#2
Students will learn how to design experiments to explore the
entire parameter space for an engineering problem and to test
hypotheses to a desired degree of confidence; they will learn how
to process data from engineering sensors and how to analyse
such data using advanced multivariate statistics.
ENGG7602 Advanced Engineering Laboratory #2 Techniques
Introduction to the-state-of-the-art characterisation techniques
and an updated overview of the unique capabilities of the
advanced research instruments for mechanical, physical and
chemical property measurements, and their working principles
and potential applications. Students will have opportunities to gain
hands-on experience with nanomechanical and non-destructive
testing instruments, advanced electronic microscopes, laser
Raman spectroscope and Fourier transformation infrared
spectral analyser.
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ENVM7523 Systems Thinking for Sustainability
#2
Managing for sustainability in any discipline requires an
understanding of how complex systems work and how decisions
and policies can influence system behaviour. This course
introduces Systems Thinking and System Dynamics as tools
for understanding sustainability issues and for predicting the
consequences of management decisions and policies.
ENVM7524 Carbon & Energy Management #2 Inc: ENVM2522
This course provides an advanced level of instruction and analysis
on carbon and energy management principles and practices.
The course covers climate policy and reviews the rules, key
stakeholders and dynamics of global carbon markets. The course
also includes instruction on a number of important carbon and
energy management practices, such as carbon foot-printing,
abatement and offset project design and appraisal, energy use
auditing, alternative energy pathway design and appraisal, and
emissions trading.
FINM6401 Corporate Finance Honours
#2 Pre: FINM3401+
permission from Head of School
Develops a rigorous framework for analysing a range of corporate
finance issues with a strong focus on practical applications.
Centred on (i) cost of capital estimation, & (ii) creating firm value via
capital structure management. Topics include the value of franking
credits, market risk premium, marginal tax rates, beta estimation,
credit ratings, default premiums & optimal capital structure.
FINM6402 Empirical Finance Honours #2 Pre: FINM3402 +
permission from Head of School
Inc: FINM7404
This subject examines empirical methods commonly employed in
finance and capital markets research. Students undertake in-
depth study of key articles in the field. Students will also develop
a strong working knowledge of various methodologies, as well as
the requisite statistics and econometrics. As such, the dual focus
is to understand the research methodologies that are employed in
finance and to develop skills in conducting independent research.
FINM6403 Empirical Finance Honours II #2 R: BCom(Hons), MCom(Adv), PhD, MPhil
Pre: FINM3402 +
permission from Head of School
The course provides a critical overview of literature in asset
pricing, investments and corporate governance, with the primary
goal of preparing students to do this type of research. The course
is organised around selected published articles and working
papers in each field, with an emphasis on quantitative tools and
techniques and a consideration of the associated research design
choices underlying empirical work. Given the nature of material
covered in this unit, it will have a broader relevance to empirical
research design issues for Honours thesis topics beyond the
illustrated areas.
FINM7401 Finance #2 Inc: FINM2401 or 7065 or 7805 or MEBS7106
Provides a comprehensive introduction to financial management
& financial analysis. Focuses on creating shareholder value.
Topics include financial modelling, the time value of money, stock
& bond valuation, capital budgeting & net present value, risk &
diversification & the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
FINM7402 Corporate Finance #2 Pre: FINM7065 or 7401 or 7805
Inc: FINM3401
In-depth analysis of financial issues confronting most firms. Strong
focus on application and practical relevance. Topics include
financing & dividend policy, real option valuation, risk management
and mergers & acquisitions.
FINM7403 Portfolio Management #2 Pre: FINM7065 or 7401 or 7805
Inc: FINM3402
Provides students with techniques for evaluating investments
on an individual basis & in the context of portfolio. Techniques
for analysing investments focus on maximising expected returns
while minimising risk. The most powerful way of achieving this
objective is by creating a portfolio of investments. Topics covered
are financial statement analysis, markets & investments, equity
investments, debt investments & portfolio management.
FINM7405 Financial Risk Management #2 Pre: FINM7065 or 7401 or 7805
Use of swaps & futures to manage interest rate, commodity
price & exchange rate risk. Practical application of important risk
management principles & tools in a bond trading game.
FINM7406 International Financial Management #2 Pre: FINM7065 or 7401 or 7805
Inc: FINM3403
The course extends financial decision-making to the international
setting. Topics include the foreign exchange market, predicting
exchange rate movements, hedging exposures with various
derivative and other alternatives, the GFC and the current
European events, as well as the challenges of raising funds
internationally, and the process and documents of international
trade. The course makes extensive use of case studies, and there
is an expectation that students will make recommendations to
real life problems and justify their decisions. This is a challenging
course with significant theory content that requires seminar
attendance and participation in addition to the appropriate
independent study and thought to be successful.
FINM7407 Financial Intuitions & Markets #2 Pre: FINM7065 or 7401 or 7805
Provides an overview of the operation of financial institutions,
markets and financial products, with an emphasis on financial
planning. Topics include debt securities, listed securities, managed
funds, monetary policy, social security aspects of financial
planning and principles of investment.
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FINM7408 Superannuation, Insurance & Deposit #2 Products Pre: FINM7065 or 7401 or 7805
The course provides a comprehensive and practical examination
of the regulatory framework and operations of superannuation,
insurance and deposit-taking institutions. For each, it examines
the products available, the industry structure and the historical
development of the industry, as well as an overview of relevant
taxation legislation. The course is designed to provide specialist
knowledge of the financial services sector.
FINM7701 Financial Management at Work #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any one
organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
This course explains the core concepts of finance and accounting
in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. You will
learn how financial data is generated and reported, and how it is
used to make business decisions and evaluate an organisation’s
performance. The course covers the key terms and principles
of finance and accounting, including financial statements, the
distinction between income and cash flow, and valuation. It is
ideal for those who have come from creative, scientific or technical
backgrounds and now have a management role. A primary
objective is to make the content applicable to your own business
or managerial circumstances. You will be taught to relate the
numbers to business reality through the use of case studies
and applications.
FINM7805 Financial Management #2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA | RP: MGTS7801
Inc: FINM2401 or 7401 or MEBS7106
This course provides an introduction to corporate financial
decision-making and adding value to the firm. The course will cover
a number of important concepts and will provide an introduction
to such topics as financial mathematics, short-term financial
management, debt and equity securities and their valuation, project
evaluation with emphasis on the discounted cash flow techniques
of net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR), portfolio
theory and diversification, the weighted-average cost of capital
(WACC), risk, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
IBUS7302 Operating International Business #2 Inc: IBUS2301 or 7310 or MGTS7802
The course is divided into two parts. The first part is a macro
view of international business. It examines at the national level
the underlying causes and benefits of trade and foreign direct
investment flows between nations.
The second part of the course focuses on the micro, or firm level,
aspects of international business management, including current
research into the internationalisation processes of modern firms.
IBUS7306 Globalisation & the World Economy
#2 Inc: IBUS2302
This course takes students through the major macro issues
relating to the modern world of international business. The course
is about the world environment of business addressed at a global,
national and regional level. It does not address specific firm
management topics, but rather is complementary to those topics.
The course looks at the modern concept of globalisation, its
causes and effects, the increasing importance of world financial
markets, the multinational enterprise and government policies
affecting the internationalisation of business, and the likely future
directions of world business in a global context. The course
reviews the major economies of the world, their participation in
the globalisation process and a range of economic multilateral
institutions. Criticisms of globalisation are also discussed
IBUS7312 Doing Business in Asia
#2 Inc: IBUS3304
With the economies of China and India growing rapidly, Asia is
emerging as one of the key drivers of global economic growth.
The purpose of this course is to understand the environmental
and organisational issues confronted by firms doing business in
Asia. These include various aspects of the external environment,
such as social, economic, political, cultural, legal, customer and
competitive factors, as well as the strategic and organisational
responses of firms to the complex, diverse and dynamic business
challenges in Asia. Using real-life company cases, participants
will learn how to take managerial decisions and solve business
problems confronted by firms in Asia.
IBUS7313 International Study in Business 1
#2 Pre: #8 units of level 7 Business School
courses + permission from Head of School
Inc: IBUS7314 or 7315
High level international study in Asia and Europe of current issues
in international business. Case studies, field trips, guest lecturers.
Topics vary from year to year.
IBUS7314 International Study in Asian Business #2 Pre: #8 units of level 7 Business School
courses + permission from Head of School
Inc: IBUS7313 or 7315
High level international study in Asia of current issues in
international business. Case studies and field trips. Topics vary
from year to year.
IBUS7315 Extended International Study
#4 Pre: #8 units of level 7 Business School
courses + permission from Head of School
Inc: IBUS7313 or 7314
Study of the business, political & cultural environment of non-
Australian region. Economic unity & globalisation. Social pluralism.
Political integration. Cultural diversity & history. Study at selected
off-shore institutions.
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IBUS7316 International Supply Chains #2 Inc: MGTS7710 or 7807
The importance of international supply chains and the physical
distribution of products has grown rapidly over the past few
years due mainly to an increase in corporate goals of reducing
manufacturing costs and the efficiencies that come from planning
and managing the supply chain effectively.
While many international logistical concepts are interrelated,
the course tackles management issues relating to global supply
chains by drawing upon recent case studies, keynote lectures and
contemporary research findings.
IBUS7322 International Service Operations #2 Management
Together with its related activities, such as distribution
warehousing and transport, service operations is one of the most
important industries in this country. Moreover, the efficiency and
effectiveness of service operations are key factors in maintaining
a sustainable competitive advantage in what has now become
a global business environment. Coles-Myer, Aldi, Netto, Ed,
McDonald’s and Wal-Mart typify the highly complex, international
operations that rely on highly sophisticated information systems
and multi-channels for their distribution networks.
While many international service concepts are interrelated, the
course tackles service operations management issues relating
to global networks by drawing on recent case studies, keynote
lectures and contemporary service operations management
research findings.
INFS6211 Information Systems Honours #2 Pre: #2 units of INFS or MGTS course +
permission from Head of School
Critical analysis of current research in information systems. Review
of principle perspectives in the current IS literature. Development
of analytical capabilities in regard to modern IS research.
INFS7210 Electronic Commerce Fundamentals
#2 Inc: INFS2233 or 7214
Introduces students to the nature of electronic commerce/
online business, business decision-making involving electronic
commerce/online business. Management issues of technological
infrastructure security, privacy and website development for
electronic commerce/online business.
INFS7211 Developing Electronic Commerce Systems
#2 Pre: INFS7210 | Inc: INFS2244
Approaches to analysing, designing and developing information
systems to support online business. Developing web-based
applications to support online business.
INFS7221 Information Systems Control & Audit #2 Pre: ACCT7209 or (ACCT7101 + MGTS7202) |
Inc: INFS7000
Management & application system controls; computer- assisted
audit techniques; computer security; data quality; data privacy;
approaches to information systems auditing; information systems
audit profession & standards.
INFS7233 Decision Support Systems
#2 Pre: MGTS7202 or #2 units COMP/COMS/INFS
Inc: MGTS2202
Use of decision support & knowledge-based systems to support
semi-structured & unstructured decision-making; structure &
functions of decision support & knowledge-based systems; group
support systems; executive support systems; practical experience
with decision support system generator & knowledge-based
system shell; critical analysis & discussion of recent research.
INFS7255 Information Analysis & Design
#2 Pre: MGTS7202 or #2 units COMP/COMS/INFS
Inc: INFS3222
Structured & object-oriented analysis & design of business
systems; testing & quality assurance; practical group experience
with case tools integrated with a relational database for business
systems; critical analysis & discussion of recent research.
LAWS7012 Business Taxation
#2 R: Not to be studied in JD, LLM or LLM(Adv)
programs | Pre: LAWS7000 or 7010 or 7023
Inc: LAWS3101 or 5144 or 7144
This course is an introductory level examination of the basic
principles of taxation law in Australia, with particular emphasis
on the topics required by professional accounting bodies for
accreditation purposes
LAWS7017 Real Estate Law #2 R: Not available to students in the LLM or
LLM(Adv) programs | Inc: LAWS2000 or
REDE2200 or 2504 or 7200
Concepts of property & effects of doctrine of tenure, title & property
rights on valuation practice & the property industry.
LAWS7022 Financial Planning Law
#2 R: GCCom, GDipCom, MCom, MCom(Adv)
This course is a comprehensive and practical introduction to the
law and regulatory guidelines and framework applicable for those
undertaking a career in financial planning or, more widely, those
within the financial services industry. It provides an overview of
the Australian taxation system for individuals as it applies to the
financial planning environment. Throughout, the course maintains
focus on the specialist knowledge required for the financial services
sector.
LAWS7023 Business & Corporate Law #2 R: Not to be studied in LLM orLLM(Adv)
programs | Inc: (LAWS1100 + LAWS3100)
or LAWS4112 or LAWS5017 or (LAWS7000
+ LAWS7011) or (LAWS7010 + LAWS7011)
or LAWS7117 or LAWS7234 or LAWS7317
This course introduces students to the Australian legal system
and develops student knowledge of Australian business and
corporations law. The course is intended to provide a foundation
for non-legal professionals intending to work in business.
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MATE7001 Environmental Performance of Materials
#2
Corrosion fundamentals, design against corrosion, corrosion
protection principles & practice, corrosion in common
environments, corrosion resistant alloys, corrosion mechanisms,
fracture, fatigue.
MGTS6301 Theory & Research in Strategic Management #2 Pre: Permission from Head of School
This course is about strategic management as an area of theory
building and empirical inquiry. It is an advanced-level course that
overviews strategic management theory and research through
reading and critiquing the scholarly literature. The format is a
seminar that emphasises guided student discussion of articles.
MGTS6600 Organisational Research Paradigms
#2 Inc: MGTS6300
The objective of the course is to provide Honours and PhD
students with knowledge of advanced organisational theory
and research. The study of organisation is both an empirical
and applied discipline that is informed by scholarly research in
a number of related disciplines (e.g., psychology, anthropology,
sociology, political science).
This course provides a brief historical review of organisational
theory and research (including a review of seminal works in
various fields), a review of influential theories in the development of
organisational studies, and an overview of contemporary theories
and research.
MGTS7202 Management Systems #2 Inc: MGTS1201
Uses of information systems in organisations, management of
information systems. Overview of computers and information
systems; information systems development, implementation &
operation. Practical experience with spreadsheets, database
management and other business applications software for
business problems.
MGTS7206 Managing Application Databases
#2 Pre: MGTS7202 or #2 units COMP/COMS/
INFS | Inc: INFS1200 or 7900 or MGTS3203
Data analysis, design and policy issues in business situations.
Business issues in relation to database management, conceptual
modelling & data modelling in business applications. Using
Structured Query Language (SQL) to uncover critical information
for business decision-making. Business intelligence via data
warehousing & data mining. Applications of database systems
in a business context. Critical analysis and discussion of recent
business research into database systems.
MGTS7208 Managing Information Systems #2 Pre: INFS7211 or 7233 or 7255
Inc: MGTS3208
Examination of major concepts, theories & research to guide
management of information systems function within organisations;
extensive use of case studies to develop skills in applying
concepts & theories.
MGTS7212 Managing Electronic Commerce #2 Infrastructure
Pre: INFS7210 | Inc: MGTS3204 or 7299
Managerial understanding of fundamental hardware and
software infrastructure needed to support electronic commerce/
online business, emphasising standard internet protocols; cost-
benefit analysis and connectivity options; capacity planning for
management consideration.
MGTS7213 Commercial Internet Security #2 Pre: INFS7210 | Inc: MGTS3205
A managerial perspective of controls and audit procedures
associated with preserving authenticity, accuracy, completeness,
timeliness and privacy of business electronic transactions over
the internet; quality assurance for electronic commerce/online
business applications for business managers.
MGTS7215 Virtual Organisation Management #2 Pre: INFS7211 or 7210 or MGTS7202
Inc: MGTS3207
Development of business plans for the management of virtual
entities. In-depth understanding of the processes, practices,
features and issues arising from operating in a virtual corporate
environment. Managerial perspective on organisation structures,
managing technology and communication procedures in a virtual
organisation. Hands-on experience with virtual teams software.
Legal implications & associated policy & strategy issues.
MGTS7303 Principles of Strategic Management #2 Pre: #8 units of level 7 Business School
courses | Inc: MEBS7090 or MGTS3301 or
7090 or 7705 or 7803
This course investigates the concepts & techniques of strategic
analysis & implementation at the business & corporate levels.
Specific concepts examined include industry & environment
analysis; business strategy analysis, organisation performance
analysis; capabilities analysis; gap analysis; business & corporate
strategic options; strategic decision-making; implementation;
corporate strategic analysis; mergers & acquisitions; & strategic
alliances.
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MGTS7308 Social Enterprises & Not for Profits #2
This course endeavours to blend two strands of thinking and
action: one is the classic social construct based on notions of
public interest and service to community, embracing meeting
social and economic needs through non-profit service delivery and
volunteering; the other includes introduction of facets of for profit
business enterprise and associated modern management theory
and practice.
This course examines the theoretical foundations of the concept
of social enterprise. It then applies the concept through a
comprehensive analysis of the many facets of not-for-profit
organisations, including their rationale, philosophy, mission and
key aspects of their leadership management and operations.
Significant use is made of real life case studies, including
presentations from leaders of not-for-profit organisations. Team
teaching is a feature of the course involving faculty who are
conducting research on many aspects in this field.
MGTS7310 Business Negotiation #2 Inc: LAWS7842 or MGTS3602 or 7703 or 7606
Introduction to models and theories of business communication
and negotiation, with focus on practice and application of specific
negotiating skills and conflict resolution.
MGTS7329 Cross Cultural Management #2 Inc: IBUS3309
This course is designed to convey the major principles relating to
management across cultural and national boundaries. It focuses
on interpersonal approaches between people of different cultures
in work settings, as opposed to a country-specific approach. That
is, the approach is used to understand the effect of culture in a
way that can then be applied to a wide variety of cross-cultural
interactions in a number of organisational contexts. Participants
will interact, examine concepts and cases to increase awareness
and understanding concerning the influence of culture on
management and management practices.
MGTS7601 Managing Organisational Behaviour #2 Inc: MEBS7102 or MGTS7050 or 7702 or 7810
This course discusses relevant issues in the management of
people, including motivation, groups and teams, communication,
individual differences, conflict & organisation change.
MGTS7602 Communication Management #2
Current knowledge on management of meaning and culture within
and amongst organisations. Effective strategies and tactics for
communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders.
MGTS7603 Strategic Human Resource Management #2 Inc: MGTS3603 or 7706 or 7809
Deals with a range of theoretical & practical issues concerning the
management of people in paid or voluntary work, including topics
like HR strategy, HR systems, employee resourcing, performance
management, rewards, & training & development.
MGTS7605 Performance Leadership #2 Inc: MGTS3607
Deals with a range of theoretical and practical issues to lead
the performance management of people, including topics like
understanding performance, ensuring an integrated approach to
performance, designing a process for a performance management
system, conducting performance feedback and coaching, dealing
with diminished performance and understanding the relationship
between reward and performance.
MGTS7607 Ethical Issues in Management #2 Inc: MGTS7030
This course offers students an opportunity to develop a working
command of ethical management.
MGTS7609 Contemporary Employment Relations #2 Inc: MGTS2607
This course will focus on employment relations in the workplace
in both the Australian and international contexts. The course
begins with an examination of international standards for, and
approaches to, managing employment relations. The course
discusses the relationship between the various stakeholders in the
employment relationship, and employment relations and the law.
The focus then moves to workplace strategy, including workplace
bargaining and managing conflict at both theoretical and skills
levels. Students will gain practical experience through simulated
negotiation of a certified agreement.
MGTS7611 Employee & Organisational #2 Development
Employee and organisational development underlies the ability
of an organisation to adapt, compete and, ultimately, survive.
This course deals with a range of theoretical and practical
issues fundamental to leading the development of people
and organisations. Topics include learning theory, workplace
learning systems and e-learning, career management, process
consultation, systems theory, 6 Sigma, action learning,
appreciative inquiry and measuring the return on investment (ROI)
of development activities.
Study Abroad: This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and
Exchange students.
MGTS7613 The New Public Management #2
Course examining the nature and scope of contemporary public
sector management. Examines institutional arrangements;
contemporary trends (such as corporatisation, privatisation,
managerialism); and strategic planning and program management.
MGTS7614 Public Organisations: Design & Values #2
Examines modern society as an organisational society,
administrative power, sources, abuses, remedies and theories of
problem-solving, decision-making and policy-making.
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MGTS7615 Public Sector Accountability #2
Overview of fundamental elements of the accountability framework
governing the public sector, including external controls on
administrative discretion and internal controls.
MGTS7616 Designing Public Policy #2
Examines government inquiries, cost-benefit analysis,
environmental impact statements, forward estimates, think tanks
and aspects of the ‘new’ public administration.
MGTS7617 Government & Business #2 Inc: MEBS7404 or MGTS7030
The global financial crisis has focused public attention on the
relationship between government and business in market
economies. The crisis and reactions to it reveal the connection
is fundamentally one of co-dependence. Government needs
business for economic activity to generate its revenues from
taxation and wealth for its citizens. Business needs government
to provide services and infrastructure necessary for markets to
work efficiently. Despite the mutual reliance there is often tension
between the two parties. Globalisation is the background theme
to how government and business play out their respective
roles. This course takes an international view of the subject,
with particular emphasis on OECD countries, and focuses on
questions like: Is it necessarily the case that ‘what is good for
business is good for the country’? Are governments better than
business at running a business? Is competition only possible with
government help? Will global warming change everything? What
does all this mean for public policy?
MGTS7618 Change Leadership
#2 Inc: MEBS7130 or 7501 or MGTS3601 or
7080 or 7707
HR professionals in particular and line managers in general
need to be able to diagnose, plan, evaluate and lead a change
management initiative. Leadership is central throughout a change
management process, and this course equips students with a
sound working knowledge of the leadership styles, roles and skills
necessary to manage change effectively. The course examines
a range of theoretical and practical issues to lead and manage
change, including planning for change; understanding the people
aspects of change; harnessing culture, strategy & structure
in change leadership, dealing with the stress of change; and
measuring and evaluating a change initiative.
MGTS7702 Leading People and Teams #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any one
organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: MEBS7102 or MGTS7050 or 7810
Leading and coordinating groups and teams is an increasingly
important capability in the modern organisation. This course
is focused on theories, models and practical frameworks for
the effective and strategic leadership of teams. Activities and
course discussions begin with a focus on the role of individual
differences in group processes, and progresses to a discussion
of team dynamics and the interplay between individual and team
factors within organisations. The approach taken will provide
opportunities for you to actively reflect on your current practice
and assist you to integrate and practically apply fresh insights to
improve your leadership effectiveness. Participants will leave the
course with an in-depth understanding and a range of tools and
techniques to lead and develop a high performing team.
MGTS7703 Negotiating Skills for Today #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: LAWS7842 or MGTS3602 or 7310 or 7606
Introduction to models & theories of business communication
& negotiation, with a focus on practice & application of specific
negotiating skills & conflict resolution.
MGTS7704 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit the
number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Topics confined to specialised research and teaching interests of
permanent or visiting staff. Details available from Head of School.
MGTS7705 Strategy in Action
#2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: MEBS7113 or 7090 or MGTS7303
Good strategy creates value for an organisation and its
stakeholders. However, in an increasingly turbulent and
competitive environment, leaders must both develop and execute
strategy as an interlinked and ongoing process. Strategy in
Action addresses this challenge by moving well beyond traditional
strategic planning. It demonstrates how a ‘logic of integration’
and a ‘logic of execution’ combine to deliver good strategy,
irrespective of whether the organisation is run for profit, not-
for-profit or is in the public sector. This leading edge courses
uses live case studies and extensive class interaction to enable
participants to develop and execute business models that deliver
performance.
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MGTS7706 Valuing Human Capital #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: MGTS3603 or MGTS7603 or 7809
Changing demographics and markets, new developments in
technology and shifts in the political sphere are creating the
demand for a fresh approach to HR strategy. Leaders need to
explore new ideas about how to build capability and ensure they
have the right people in place to execute their business strategy.
This course will allow you to learn about new perspectives on
human capital issues from leading experts in the field. It will
provide a framework for strategic HR management, from recruiting
and rewarding employees to managing performance, dealing with
a diverse workforce and the impact of industrial relations reforms.
It will also give an insight into cutting edge practice in HR strategy
and explain how to implement it in your workplace.
MGTS7707 The Leadership Challenge
#2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: MEBS7130 or 7501 or MGTS3601 or
7080 or 7618
There is compelling evidence globally that the one factor critical to
business success is strong and effective leadership. Leadership
is about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It is the
calibre of leaders personally, as well as the culture of leadership
they create, that predicts organisational success. This course
is designed to enhance your personal leadership style and to
support your leadership journey. It will enable you to identify the
potential for personal development in areas such as strategic
and organisational leadership, team and change leadership. You
will re-examine how strong leaders build culture and align it with
strategy to effectively transform organisations. Drawing from
contemporary research and consulting, as well as by hearing
from industry leaders, you will see how the best leaders apply
their knowledge, skills and influence to achieve tangible results in
rapidly changing environments.
MGTS7709 Sustaining Corporations
#2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: TIMS7317
Corporate sustainability will increasingly occupy the attention of
senior management in the 21st century. This course will enable
you to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist
for business by taking a strategic approach to sustainability.You
will explore key issues such as the business case for corporate
sustainability and the impact emissions trading will have on
corporate strategy. The course will provide a blueprint for senior
managers wishing to transform their corporate culture to embrace
a more proactive approach to tackling climate change. It also
looks at the transition to a low carbon economy and presents
an Australian perspective, examining mitigation and adaptation
strategies within the context of international carbon markets. The
course will equip you with the tools necessary to operate within
international governance systems and the carbon markets and to
develop an integrated sustainability strategy.
MGTS7710 Supply Chain Management #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: IBUS7316
Competing in a global market requires companies to manage
their supply chains efficiently. This course will help strategic
decision-makers and operational managers in both domestic and
international markets to manage logistics successfully across
their business. You will learn how to create lean systems and
organisational agility and how to solve problems using a range of
practical tools. It will demonstrate how to put in place seamless
processes for manufacturing and logistics, redefine supply chain
processes and optimise resources. It will also cover topics such
as dynamic new product development, stock, transport and total-
cost function modelling, innovation leadership and sustainable
operations. The course will enable you to identify the current
challenges facing supply chain managers and the issues within
your own organisation, and learn about best practice and future
directions in supply chain management.
MGTS7711 Innovation Leadership #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Inc: TIMS7811
Innovation is a fundamental source of competitive advantage in
business and is critical to organisations of all sizes and sectors.
Innovation changes our thinking and products. It is a dynamic,
complex and open process involving many players and parts
of an organisation. Managing innovation requires a sound
understanding of the nature of the innovation process, which
has changed radically over recent years. This course will equip
you with the skills necessary to lead innovation for sustainable
competitive advantage. The course is based on international best
practice and presents an integrated framework for innovation
management. It will cover such topics as integrating innovation
and the strategy to do so, the idea management process and
business model innovation. You will meet with leading innovation
experts and managers who will reveal cutting edge practice in
innovation strategy, development and implementation.
MGTS7712 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 2 MGTS7713 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 3 MGTS7714 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 4
#2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Topics confined to specialised research and teaching interests of
permanent or visiting staff. Details available from Head of School.
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MGTS7715 Executive Leadership Industry Project #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Pre: Permission from Head of School
In this course, students consolidate their knowledge and skills by
engaging in a short placement in an organisation.
MGTS7801 Management Frameworks
#2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: (MGTS7000 + 7095)
This course will introduce students to the MBA and provide
specific areas of foundational knowledge and skills to build
on throughout the degree program. These areas will include
generalist as well as specific management abilities. Building
capability begins with a thorough self-assessment of capability
and identification of professional goals that can be achieved
through completion of the program.
MGTS7802 International Management #2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: IBUS7310 | RP: MGTS7801
International Management provides an appreciation of how the
economic, geopolitical and cultural dimensions of the international
business environment shape international business investment
and transactions, and how international firms are managed in
this environment. This course seeks to provide students an
appreciation of the increased complexity and opportunity that
managing businesses in international markets represents, relative
to managing predominantly in a ‘home’ market context; and the
further complexity that managing in Emerging Markets represents
relative to Developed Markets. As international management
requires a nuanced way of thinking and managing in different
contexts, learning about the dilemmas and opportunities that are
presented in this complex international business environment is
fundamental to this course. Key issues covered in this course
include: market prioritization and selection, modes of entry,
strategy choices in where and how to play and being adaptive and
innovative in this regard depending on the context of the market
heterogeneities and evolution, institutional voids, organisational
and talent management issues , regulatory/ macro-environment
issues, risk management and ethical dilemmas.
MGTS7803 Integrated Strategic Analysis
#2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: MEBS7090 or MGTS7090
RP: #22 units of the MBA program list
Integrated Strategic Analysis is delivered as a one week residential
and is the final and capstone course that builds on and integrates
the key concepts from the core courses of the MBA program.
This course allows students to analyse, synthesise and present
conclusions and recommendations on a current business case.
MGTS7806 Marketing Management #2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: MKTG7040 or 7708 | RP: MGTS7801
This course synthesises current perspectives of marketing
and communication theory and practice. Using contemporary
approaches, the course aims to better inform management
practice by critiquing traditional marketing management and
communication practices. It will prepare students to think ethically
and critically about the communication and marketing processes
that occur in organisations between their internal and external
stakeholders so as to advance overall organisational success in a
global marketplace.
MGTS7807 Operations Design #2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: MGTS7060 | RP: MGTS7801
The objective of this course is to develop the student’s
understanding of operations and process design within an
organisation and how they relate to the organisation’s corporate
objectives and business development and sustainability. Students
should gain an understanding of the major theoretical issues and
concepts relating to the discipline of operations and core business
process design as well as an understanding of the practical
application of these concepts.
MGTS7808 Information Technology for Business Value
#2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: MGTS7070 | RP: MGTS7801
In the current business environment, Information Communication
Technology (ICT) is recognised as not only supporting current
business strategies but as providing opportunities to competitively
shape them. ICT leadership within modern organisations requires
a diverse understanding of business strategy, internal and external
stakeholders, business operations, prevailing organisational social
climate, firm’s current IT environment and future ICT trends that
can support or shape organisational strategy. Furthermore, ICT
executives must utilise analytic and forecasting capabilities to plan
and manage a complex portfolio of ICT investments successfully
through the evaluation of the impact and performance of
these investments over time. A central concern of these ICT
investments is the provision of high-quality information services
at multiple points across an organisation’s supply and value
chains to improve operational and strategic outcomes. Hence,
this course aims to provide a strategic understanding of the
benefits, issues, risks and limitations of ICT’s role in the provision
of integrated information services and systems in sympathy with
business requirements from both leadership and management
perspectives.
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MGTS7809 Strategic Human Resource Management #2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: MGTS7706 | RP: MGTS7801
This course examines the systems and processes involved in
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) with the aim of
improving organisational performance. Building on an appreciation
of the business environment, the course aims to develop a deep
understanding of SHRM practices, such as the recruitment,
selection and retention of staff as value adding activities. Strategies
aimed at managing staff performance, developing staff competence
and the professional and ethical application of SHRM practice are
explored.
MGTS7810 Leading People & Teams
#2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Inc: MGTS7050 or 7702 | RP: MGTS7801
This course develops the skills and knowledge required to
effectively lead people and teams in the modern organisation.
The course specifically focuses on current theory and applied
knowledge in this area. The approach taken enables students to
actively reflect on and improve their current practice.
MKTG6500 Marketing Thoery & Research I #2
The objective of this course is to provide Management (Honours)
students with knowledge of advanced marketing theory and
research. Marketing is an applied discipline that is informed by
professional scholarly research in marketing and related fields (eg,
psychology, economics).This course provides a brief historical
review of marketing theory and research, a review of influential
theories in the development of marketing thought and an overview
of contemporary theories and research in marketing.
MKTG6501 Marketing Theory & Research II #2 Pre: MKTG6500
This course is about services marketing, which now forms an
important field of research in marketing. It is an advanced level
course that provides a broad overview of the evolution of the field
and examines key research areas. We will read and critique the
scholarly literature on services marketing, including both classic
as well as cutting edge articles. The format is a seminar that
emphasises guided student discussion of articles.
MKTG7501 Fundamentals of Marketing
#2 Inc: MEBS7107 or MGTS7806 or
MKTG1501 or 7040
Introduction to marketing management; consumer behaviour;
marketing research and segmentation; product life cycle
theory; product and pricing strategies; distribution and logistics;
promotional strategy, including advertising and personal selling;
marketing organisation; planning and control; international
marketing, services marketing and marketing for not-for-profit
organisations.
MKTG7502 Strategic Marketing & Branding
#2 Inc: MKTG3501 | RC: MKTG7501
Marketing theory & practice emphasising management decisions;
strategic marketing planning; advanced concepts in product
management, pricing strategy & promotion; strategic brand
management; emphasis on positioning as the core of marketing
strategy; examine the strategy of company of your team’s choice
as the course content is applied to the analysis of a real world
business.
MKTG7503 Consumer & Buyer Behaviour #2 Inc: MKTG2501 | RC: MKTG7501
Behavioural study of buyer behaviour, cultural and social factors,
personality, learning, attitude theory, brand loyalty, diffusion of
innovations, models of consumer behaviour.
MKTG7504 Service Strategy
#2 Inc: MKTG2503 | RC: MKTG7501
Special marketing requirements of service and not-for-profit
organisations. Relevance and limitations of marketing theories and
concepts, practical implications for Australian organisations.
Understanding services, classifications, designing and delivering
services, importance of people in organisation, quality service,
managing customer service, developing strategies.
MKTG7505 Product Strategy & Development #2 Inc: ADVT2506 or MKTG2506
RC: MKTG7501
This course examines the new product/service development and
management process and particularly focuses on the contribution
of marketing. Specific areas covered include market learning, R&D
and marketing interface, unique characteristics of new service
development (NSD) such as co-creation, product/service launch,
the role of entrepreneurial marketing strategies reaching viable
markets, marketing channels and building relationships with
targeted customers.
MKTG7510 Market & Consumer Research
#2 Inc: MKTG2511 or 3504 | RC: MKTG7501
This course is about market and consumer research, knowledge of
which fundamentally informs marketing strategy and public policy
making. It is an advanced level course that overviews the market
research process and provides insight into contemporary market
research practices.The format is a lecture/seminar that emphasises
instructor guided discussion of relevant market and consumer
research practices.
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MKTG7708 Strategic Marketing & Communication #2 R: GCELead; UQ reserves the right to limit
the number of participants from any
one organisation
Inc: MEBS7107 or MGTS7806 or
MKTG1501 or 7040 or 7501
This course will enable you to learn about the latest marketing tools
and concepts including key components of strategic marketing
planning and how to develop, evaluate and implement successful
marketing strategies. The course focuses on how to put marketing
principles into practice, employing concepts and strategies relevant
to today’s business world. It covers strategic marketing, branding,
communication and customer service in particular. Using cutting
edge knowledge from world leaders in their fields, plus a mixture of
seminars, group discussions, case studies and practical exercises,
this course will give you fresh and innovative ways to define and
implement marketing strategies in your organisation.
ORGC7610 Communication & Organisation
#2 Inc: ORGC2610
Communication and Organisation is designed to give students a
substantive understanding of major issues, topics and approaches
to the academic study of organisational communication. It is
structured around major themes in organisational communication
research rather than specific topics in organisational
communication. These themes include organisational structure,
culture, networks, identity, change, power, and internal and external
communication. A systematic study of these themes provides
an understanding about how the climate and organisational
culture shape organisational practices. Communication strategies
for effective organisational practice and performance and the
organisational structures that emerge to support these strategies
are investigated and applied in organisational settings. The course
will also explore some emerging themes in research such as
contradiction, practice and communication flow. In addition, the
course takes a problem-centered approach, focusing on typical
communication difficulties organisations experience. Case studies
are used to learn how to effectively apply communication theory
to actual organisational situations. It will explore a range of issues
and topics, from gender, diversity and justice, to temporary labour,
workfamily issues, and corporate mergers. The course is highly
interactive, and students will be required to practise the skills they
have learnt, and to critically reflect upon their experiences in relation
to the skills and knowledge they have learnt.
PLAN7113 Urban Research & Evaluation Techniques #2 Inc: PLAN4002
Research design & analysis, sampling, survey methods. Projection
& forecasting methods; project appraisal techniques; project
management techniques.
PLAN7638 Assessment of Development Projects
#2
Project evaluation techniques, including cost-benefit analysis
& multicriteria analysis. Socioeconomic impact measurement
& assessment, with particular reference to large environmental
projects in developing economies.
PLAN7901 Principles of Project Management #2
Rationale & environment of project management in terms of the
core knowledge areas identified by the Australian Institute of
Project Management: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human
resources, communication, risk & procurement.
PLAN7902 Applications of Project Management #2 Pre: PLAN7901
Reappraisal & reinforcement of core knowledge areas of
project management; asset & operations applications of project
management; group project & presentation.
RBUS6901 Qualitative Business Research Methods #2 R: BBusMan(Hons), BCom(Hons),
GCResMeth, GDipResMeth, MBus(Adv),
MCom(Adv), PhD, MPhil
Inc: RBUS3901 or 7901
Within an applied, managerial focus, the course provides the
student with a set of skills in designing and undertaking qualitative
research.
RBUS6902 Quantitative Business Research Methods I #2 R: BBusMan(Hons), BCom(Hons),
GCResMeth, GDipResMeth, MBus(Adv),
MCom(Adv), PhD, MPhil
Inc: RBUS3902 or 7902
The course provides the student with a set of skills in designing and
undertaking research and an understanding of the role of research.
RBUS6903 Quantitative Business Research Methods II #2 R: BBusMan(Hons), BCom(Hons), GCResMeth,
GDipResMeth, MBus(Adv), MCom(Adv),
PhD, MPhil | Inc: RBUS3902 or 7902
RP: RBUS6902
Research in business is characterised by an increasing
sophistication in methods and models. This course provides
students with an introduction to the fundamentals of structural
equations with latent variables. The course is a natural extension
of RBUS6902 Quantitative Business Research Methods I, which
emphasises structural equations with observed variables (i.e.
linear regression models). This second course focuses on the
fundamental theory of latent variable SEM, though the course is
not particularly
RBUS6921 Scientific Method in Commerce #4 R: BCom(Hons), GDipResMeth, MCom(Adv)
Inc: RBUS6900 or 6911 or 6921 or 6922
The scientific method and social science traditions are the particular
focus of this course. Special attention is given to the application
of scientific and social research methods to substantive research
problems and issues in accounting, finance and management
information systems. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters:
Students commencing in semester 1 must enrol in RBUS6921 for
both semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol
in RBUS6922 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single
semester must enrol in RBUS6920).
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RBUS6931 Scientific Method in Management #4 R: BBusMan(Hons), GDipResMeth, MBus(Adv)
Inc: RBUS6910 or 6995 or 6930 or 6931
or 6932 | Pre: Permission from Head of School
The scientific method and social science traditions are the particular
focus of this course. Special attention is given to the application
of scientific and social research methods to substantive research
problems and issues in marketing, management and international
business. (If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students
commencing in semester 1 must enrol in RBUS6931 for both
semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in
RBUS6932 for both semesters.)
RBUS6981 Industry Project #4 R: MBus(Adv)
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Extended industry-based project conducted under the guidance of
an academic staff member and a practitioner.
*RBUS6991 Honours Thesis #6 R: BCom(Hons), BBusMan(Hons),
GDipResMeth | Inc: RBUS6991 or 6992
or 6993 or 6994
Pre: Permission from Head of School
Independent research thesis in any relevant field of management.
Research supervised by academic staff & involves application
of current models to investigate challenges facing modern
organisations & their leaders. Students commencing in semester
1 enrol in RBUS6991 in both semesters. Students commencing
in semester 2 enrol in RBUS6993 in both semesters. Students
completing in one semester enrol in RBUS6994.
*RBUS7980 Research Report #2 Pre: #16 units of level 7 Business School
courses + permission from Head of School
Inc: RBUS7981 or 7982 or 7983
Opportunity for students to demonstrate ability to integrate theory
and practice on topic of choice. Report can range from traditional
research paper to literature review.
*RBUS7981 Research Project #4 Pre: #16 units of level 7 Business School
courses + permission from Head of School
Inc: RBUS7980 or 7982 or 7983 or 7991 or
7992 or 7993
Research report on topic of student’s choice requiring
approximately 26 hours study and permission of Head of School.
(If enrolling in this course across 2 semesters: Students
commencing in semester 1 must enrol in RBUS7982 for both
semesters. Students commencing in semester 2 must enrol in
RBUS7983 for both semesters. Students enrolling in a single
semester must enrol in RBUS7981).
* For further information on course entry requirements and application forms
for the listed RBUS research courses, please consult the Business School
Office (www.business.uq.edu.au), or email: postgrad_enquiries@business.
uq.edu.au
*RBUS7991 Research Thesis
#8 Pre: #16 units of level 7 Business School
courses + permission from Head of School
Inc: RBUS7981 or 7982 or 7983 or 7991
or 7992 or 7993
Students required to complete research thesis on selected topic
within their area of major interest. Topic to be approved by Head
of School. For details consult Head of School. (If enrolling in this
course across 2 semesters: Students commencing in semester
1 must enrol in RBUS7991 for both semesters. Students
commencing in semester 2 must enrol in RBUS7992 for both
semesters. Students enrolling in a single semester must enrol in
RBUS7993).
* For further information on course entry requirements and application forms
for the listed RBUS research courses, please consult the Business School
Office (www.business.uq.edu.au), or email:
RBUS7999 Business Industry Placement #2 R: UQ Business School programs only.
Final year students. Placement must be in a
project area not currently undertaken as paid
employment. Students who have completed
TIMS7325 are not permitted to take RBUS7999
through UniQuest.| Pre: Permission from Head
of School | Inc: RBUS3999
In this course, students consolidate their knowledge and skills by
engaging in a short placement in an organisation.
REDE7100 Valuation of Industrial and Commercial #2 Property
Inc: REDE1100 or 1500 or 2501 or 3100
Introduction to the valuation of industrial and commercial property.
Valuation methods, principles and their application. The roles and
responsibilities of a professional valuer. Application of valuation
methodology to industrial and commercial real estate. Applied
computer modelling for income producing properties.
REDE7101 Valuation for Statutory Purposes #2 Inc: REDE3101 or 3501
Application of valuation methodology within a framework of legal
precedents and statutory law. Land Court decisions and the
role of an expert witness. Assessment of compensation for the
compulsory purchase of land. The valuation of land for land tax and
local government rating purposes.
REDE7102 Valuation of Specialist Properties
#2 Pre: REDE7100 | Inc: REDE3102 or 3502
Valuation of complex urban & rural properties. Application of
computer spreadsheet models & other software models to the
valuation of multitenanted real estate. Valuation of specialised
properties with emphasis on hotels & resorts.
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REDE7201 Property Investment #2 Inc: REDE2201 or 3503
International property market analysis. Property as an investment
class. Australian and international investment in direct and indirect
property assets. Strategic portfolio management and Modern
Portfolio Theory. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) and other
securitised property investment vehicles.
REDE7202 Property Development #2 Inc: REDE3200 or 2502
Philosophies of planning & development. Industrial planning,
feasibility, development & environmental impacts. Economics
of real estate investment & development, including risk and
efficiency.
REDE7203 Strategic Property Management #2 Inc: REDE3201 or 3500
The strategic management of real estate assets as an investment
or business asset. The role of corporate real estate and workplace
design in supporting business productivity. The maintenance of
environmentally sustainable efficient and effective property within
an economic framework.
REDE7300 Sustainable Building Construction #2 Management & Economics Inc: REDE1300
Construction techniques for domestic & commercial projects,
building economics and time management, procurement
methods, contract administration and sustainable development.
TIMS7301 Entrepreneurship & New Ventures #2 Inc: MEBS7116 or TIMS3302
Introduces theory, practice and research into starting and growing
new ventures. Knowledge and skill development focuses on
startup planning as well as learning-by-doing through adaptive
execution. Topics include matching types of new venture to
entrepreneurial goals, the value creation process, designing
business models for value, assessing market attractiveness,
networking, raising finance, creating competitive advantage,
writing business plans, franchising and managing growth.
TIMS7317 Corporate Sustainability #2 Inc: MGTS7709
Achieving corporate sustainability is a challenge that will
increasingly occupy the attention of CEOs, senior executive
teams, change agents and key stakeholders of twenty-first
century organisations. The debate about the path forward will
be protracted, noisy and tough. The resolution to fundamental
dilemmas involved will come, not primarily through words but
through actions of those corporations that see opportunities
inherent in the emerging ethos of sustainability. This ethos is
already apparent in increasing pressures on corporations from
governments, shareholders and political interest groups to change
wasteful and destructive practices. This course focuses on
how managers can implement effective strategies in relation to
sustainability issues in their organisation. Topics include cultural
change, value versus values and leadership in sustainability. The
focus of this course is much more on the change strategies –
incremental and transformational – required to shift organisations
towards sustainability. In particular, the course examines the role
played by business managers, CEOs and other stakeholders as
change agents for sustainability.
TIMS7318 Technology & Innovation Strategy
#2 Inc: TIMS3309
Importance of technological innovation for competitiveness, the
innovation process, elements of innovation strategy – accepting
the challenge, formulating and implementing strategy and
delivering value - managing R&D, new product development,
collaboration, commercialisation and production and operations.
TIMS7320 New Product & Services Development #2
The purpose of this course is to position and detail new product
and service development (NPSD) as critical business processes
that drive growth in both revenues and profits. As such, the
course is particularly relevant for students and managers of
innovation who are interested in achieving organisational renewal
and/or growth. Course design is based around four key areas
underpinning NPSD as business processes. Part 1 establishes
the connection between NPSD and organisational performance.
Part 2 examines the empirical research informing effective NPSD
practice. Part 3 casts a spotlight on the upper management
roles needed to derive desired benefits from NPSD efforts.
Included is a focus on strategic and portfolio planning. Part 4
presents considerations relevant to creating the work environment
necessary to support NPSD processes. Graduates of the course
will walk away with an advanced set of knowledge and skills
for formulating and implementing NPSD as organisation-wide
processes for growth and renewal.
TIMS7323 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation #2
This course blends both the theory and practice of
entrepreneurship and innovation. It focuses on the lifecycles,
market strategies, intellectual capital and property creation,
network and alliance building, and external environmental
considerations in achieving competitiveness for entrepreneurial
firms in the unique biotechnology industry.
TIMS7325 Commercialisation in Practice #2 Pre: #8 units of level 7 Business School
courses + permission from Head of School
Inc: RBUS7999
This course explores the topics in the introductory course
TIMS7301 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures in greater depth
and from an applied perspective. The course focuses on the
knowledge and skills necessary to research and write a business
plan and pitch to potential investors. Students will be required
to complete a non-disclosure agreement upon enrolment in this
course.
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TIMS7326 Management of Intellectual Property #2 Inc: PHRM7180
This course will give students extensive knowledge of procedures
involved in protecting, presenting and managing their IP in
the context of the business world. It will give insights into how
businesses commercialise new technology and products through
good management and marketing skills while at the same time
having a legal framework for commercial protection. Includes
UniQuest Workshop.
TIMS7328 Strategies for Business Sustainability & #2 Innovation
This course examines the innovation strategies that businesses
introduce to deal with issues associated with sustainability and
climate change. The course looks at the emergence of new clean
technologies – their applications in industry environments and
the processes by which businesses translate this knowledge into
competitive advantages.
TIMS7329 Social Entrepreneurship in Practice #2
This course introduces students to social innovation and
entrepreneurship via hands-on applied learning. An overarching
theme is teaching students blended value business models ¿
how to create both social and financial value at the same time.
Key emphases are on how to create positive sustainable social
impact while also turning a profit. Students will form teams around
a social opportunity of their passion and then be given the skills
to further shape, evaluate and execute their project. Students
are taught a discovery-driven approach to finding the right
opportunity for innovation and entrepreneurship. Students must
devise innovative solutions to their social opportunity and learn
how to design it in a way that could transition into a viable and
sustainable, financially self-sufficient business. Assessment in the
course is based on the demonstration of course-taught practical
skills, ability to make a financially sustainable social impact,
and reflective learning-from-experience skills. The personal and
professional development focus of the course culminates in an
Awards Day which recognizes the commitment and passion of
outstanding individuals and teams.
TIMS7811 Innovative Leadership
#2 R: GCBA, GDipBA, MBA | Inc: MGTS7711
RP: MGTS7801
Innovation has been described as the fundamental source of
competitive advantage. The purpose of this course is to analyse
the importance and nature of innovation and how managers can
lead innovation for sustainable competitive advantage. The course
is based on robust analytical frameworks and contemporary
empirical evidence on international best practice in innovation
leadership.
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It is important when commencing a program that you develop a plan to effectively manage your study. These pages will help you organise a plan to suit your study needs. If after completing your program plan you find you still need help or advice, please contact UQ Business School to make an appointment with a Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer or to attend a student advisory session.
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN DOING YOUR PLAN:
� Refer to guidelines for your program from this Handbook.
� Read the program requirements for your program.
� If studying Master of Business or Master of Commerce,
choose your major.
� If you are enrolling in either the Graduate Certificate or
Graduate Diploma of Business or Commerce and you intend
to articulate to the Masters program, you should consider
which major you intend to study once enrolled in the Masters
program, and plan accordingly.
� If you have been awarded credit/exemption from previous
study towards your program, cross out the courses for which
you have been awarded credit from the relevant program
course list. For each course awarded as exemption you will
need to replace it with another course of the same unit value
from the program electives course list.
Copy courses to be completed into the blank program plan on the
opposite page, taking into consideration:
� The semester in which the course is offered.
� The prerequisites required before enrolling in the course.
� The incompatible courses listed before enrolling in the course.
� Program requirements.
NOTE: The above information is available from the course
description section of the Handbook, or mySi-net (www.sinet.
uq.edu.au). The program plan includes spaces for summer
intensive and July intensive (pre-semester 2) course offerings, but
please be advised that the course offerings in these semesters
may change from year to year.
NOTE: You will be required to bring a program plan with you to
any appointments where you are seeking advice.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR PROGRAM PLAN
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