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1 POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDY GUIDE 2015

2 POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDY GUIDE 2015 WELCOME TO UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 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. CONTENTS P. 03 Student Information P. 04 Credit & Exemption & International Opportunities P. 05 Professional Bodies P. 06 Graduate Certificate in Business P. 06 Master of Business P. 11 Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership P. 12 Graduate Certificate in Commerce P. 12 Master of Commerce P. 15 Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership P. 16 Master of Global Management P. 18 Graduate Certificate in Project Management P. 18 Master of Project Management P. 20 Graduate Certificate in Property Studies P. 20 Master of Property Studies P. 21 Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation P. 22 Graduate Certificate in Research Methods P. 23 Graduate Diploma in Research Methods P. 24 Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management P. 24 Master of Technology & Innovation Management P. 26 Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management P. 26 Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management P. 28 Master of Tourism Leadership P. 30 Course Descriptions P. 54 Program Plans P. 62 How to Prepare Your Program Plan 2 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

3 STUDENT INFORMATION STUDY OPTIONS Postgraduate programs may be undertaken either through full-time or part-time study. Part-time progression, as a general rule, takes twice as long as full-time study. Courses are offered through a variety of modes, including: weekly throughout the semester with classes scheduled between 8am and 10pm, Monday to Friday; weekend classes; and intensive mode. The mode of offering for a particular course may vary from semester to semester and students should confirm with the School the scheduling of course offerings at the commencement of each semester. The # symbol represents the unit value of each course. Courses are typically #2 (units) with a standard full-time study load per semester being #8 (units). RESOURCES Students should be aware of the important dates on the University academic calendar. For up-to-date information refer to the University student information website my.uq.edu.au Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP*. To enquire about eligibility, please visit the fees section on the my.adviser web page on the my.uq site. Alternatively, visit the government FEE-HELP website Courses and programs offered by UQ Business School involve extensive use of the internet and current software programs. For familiarisation with standard software resources, please investigate The University of Queensland Library s AskIT service, which offers computing help and training free to UQ students. Contact the AskIT Desk, Level 2, Duhig Building, St Lucia Campus or visit askit.uq.edu.au/index.php for further details. * FEE-HELP is a loan scheme for eligible students enrolled in fee paying postgraduate non-research programs. STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS UQ Business School has a comprehensive array of student associations that support our students. Refer to business.uq.edu.au/campus-life for further details. ENQUIRIES For general program enquiries, please contact: UQ Business School Level 2, Colin Clark Building (39) The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland 4072 P F E postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au W business.uq.edu.au Information on the complete range of student fees is available at the University s Student Centre on Level 1, JD Story Building, or visit the website uq.edu.au/study or uq.edu.au/uqanswers POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 3

4 CREDIT & EXEMPTION CREDIT Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study may be eligible for credit. Credit is granted on the basis of previous postgraduate study that is deemed to be at least 70% equivalent to UQ Business School postgraduate courses. When granted credit, students are required to complete fewer units towards the award of the degree. Credit is not granted towards postgraduate study for work experience or undergraduate study. EXEMPTION Students who have completed courses in undergraduate programs that are deemed to be at least 70% equivalent to UQ Business School postgraduate courses may be granted exemptions towards the postgraduate degree. Students granted exemptions are required to replace the exempted course with another course of the same unit value from the program major or electives course list (depending on which part of the course list the exemption was granted from). NOTE: Exemptions do not reduce the number of units required for the program. HOW TO APPLY FOR CREDIT AND/OR EXEMPTION Students are required to apply for credit and/or exemptions by completing the credit/exemption application form, which is available for download on the my.uq website, or from the Student Centre or UQ Business School. If mailing, requests should be addressed to: The Manager Student Administration UQ Business School The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072 Applications may be handed in at the UQ Business School Reception, Level 2, Colin Clark Building (39), St Lucia Campus. To facilitate timely processing of credit/exemption requests, UQ Business School requires the following information from an applicant: Detailed course outline with the following information: week-by-week list of topics, texts and other recommended readings, assessment criteria, and contact hours. Official academic record or certified copy (please note: copies of records, either by fax or mail, will not be accepted as a proper record and the application will not be processed). Please note, if all the relevant information is not received, the credit/exemption application will not be processed. INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES UQ Business School offers students the opportunity to study courses overseas through the UQ Abroad program (uq.edu.au/uqabroad) as well as specialised programs and courses within the School, as listed below. ESSAM ESSAM is a European Summer School held in the UK, in June/July. It has a strong European focus in both its program and learning process and requires participants to encounter cultural and social differences in a group environment as part of the process of developing managerial skills. For further information please visit the ESSAM website INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN ASIAN BUSINESS (IBUS7314) This course provides an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge gained from prerequisite courses to an international context in Asian businesses and to broaden their perspective. Further details are made available in April/May and travel occurs in July. Please contact your designated Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer if you are interested in this course. If you are interested in an exchange program or the other programs listed above, please see your designated Postgraduate Student Liaison Officer to determine whether this will fit into your program. In order for students to have a clear understanding of the total number of courses to be completed, students are encouraged to submit their credit/exemption requests in conjunction with an application for entry into a program. The International Student Application for Graduate Coursework contains a section dealing with this. Credit/exemption application forms are also available on the UQ Business School website business.uq.edu.au NOTE: Credit/exemption requests received without an application or current enrolment will not be processed. More information about UQ for International Students, including the study environment, links to estimated living costs, refund policies, support services, information for students with families, and your legal rights as an international student can be found at uq.edu.au/international-students 4 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

5 PROFESSIONAL BODIES Information contained on these pages is correct at the time of print. Students wishing to become members of professional bodies should check the requirements of membership directly with the association concerned. CPA AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Graduates who have completed the appropriate courses in the Professional Accounting major within the Master of Commerce are eligible for Associate membership. CERTIFIED PRACTISING ACCOUNTANT (CPA) Graduates who wish to advance to CPA membership must complete the CPA Program and other requirements as stated by CPA at Enquiries CPA Australia Level 29, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 P ( outside Australia) E qld@cpaaustralia.com.au W ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) Graduates of the Master of Commerce with a major in Professional Accounting may apply to become an Affiliate of ACCA. Enquiries Suite 3, Level 16, 30 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P E anzinfo@accaglobal.com W www2.accaglobal.com/australia CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND (CAANZ) Graduates of the Master of Commerce with a major in Professional Accounting may meet the educational requirements for admission to the CAANZ s CA Program. Please refer to MCom course list for details. Enquiries Level 32, Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 P ( outside Australia) F E service@charteredaccountants.com.au W GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA Enquiries Level 3, 370 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 P E info@governanceinstitute.com.au FINANCE & TREASURY ASSOCIATION Enquiries PO Box 6137, Melbourne VIC 3004 P F W FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALASIA Enquiries Level 18, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P 1300 FINSIA ( ) F E membership@finsia.com W AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT Enquiries Level 9, 139 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P F E info@aipm.com.au W AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY INSTITUTE (API) Enquiries 2nd Floor, 131 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill QLD 4004 P F E qld@api.org.au W THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS (RICS) OCEANIA Enquiries Suite 1, Level 9, 1 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 P F E oceania@rics.org W AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RESOURCES INSTITUTE Enquiries Level 13, 565 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 P F E reception@ahri.com.au W W POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 5

6 BUSINESS SUITE OF PROGRAMS The Business suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Business and Master of Business. The Graduate Certificate in Business provides students with an alternative pathway to the Master of Business #32 (2 year program). Students completing the Master of Business (1.5 or 2 year program) must complete a field of study. These programs allow graduates to concentrate their studies in one of six areas of professional development: Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Public Sector Management or Sustainability. The Master of Business program offers two different entry points depending on your previous studies. The Master #24 (1.5 years) is designed for those graduates with a Bachelor s degree in the same discipline. The Master #32 (2 years) includes the core fundamentals of general management for those graduates with a Bachelor s degree from any discipline. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS (GCBus)* Duration 0.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Entry requirements To enrol, a student must: 1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR 2. have completed post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 3. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from the MBus(#32) course list comprising: #6 from Part A; and #2 from Part B. MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32) (MBus(#32))** Duration 2 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Entry requirements To enrol, a student must: 1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR 2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Business from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #32 from the MBus(#32) course list comprising: #8 from Part A; and #12 from one field of study in Part B; and the remaining #12 as a second field of study from Part B or from a combination of other courses in Part B, Part C, Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part D courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved. MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24) (MBus(#24))** 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 hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #24 from the MBus(#24) course list comprising: #12 from one field of study in Part A; and #2 from Part B; and the remaining #10 as a second field of study from Part A or from a combination of other courses in Part A, Part C, Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part D courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved. * Students planning to progress to the Master of Business (#32) must consider their planned field of study and ensure that they enrol in the appropriate courses that will fulfill their field of study requirement. ** A student must undertake the program in a field of study. For students who have previously undertaken studies in business, entry will only be considered for a field of study not already undertaken. 6 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

7 MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32) COURSE LIST (2 YEAR PROGRAM) CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A: Compulsory IBUS Operating International Business MGTS Principles of Strategic Management MKTG Fundamentals of Marketing TIMS Entrepreneurship & New Ventures Part B: Fields of Study Complete at least #12 units in one field of study Entrepreneurship ECON Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship TIMS Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS New Product & Services Development TIMS Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS Management of Intellectual Property TIMS Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation TIMS Social Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS Start-up Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS Entrepreneurship Incubator Human Resource Management MGTS Managing Organisational Behaviour MGTS Strategic Human Resource Management MGTS Performance Leadership MGTS MGTS Contemporary Employment Relations Employee & Organisational Development MGTS Change Leadership International Business ADVT Global Media & Advertising IBUS Globalisation & the World Economy IBUS Doing Business in Asia IBUS7314** 2 International Study in Asian Business IBUS7315** 4 Extended International Study IBUS International Supply Chains IBUS International Service Operations Management MGTS Cross Cultural Management MKTG Service Strategy * TIMS7325 enrolment requires permission from the Course Coordinator (via an expression of interest). ** Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the International Opportunities section for details. CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Marketing ADVT Global Media & Advertising ADVT Online Advertising & Marketing ADVT Fundamentals of Advertising ADVT Advertising Management & Production ADVT Social Marketing & Communication MKTG Strategic Marketing & Branding MKTG Consumer & Buyer Behaviour MKTG Service Strategy MKTG Product Strategy & Development MKTG Market & Consumer Research Public Sector Management MGTS Social Enterprises & Not for Profits MGTS Ethical Issues in Management MGTS The New Public Management MGTS Public Organisations: Design & Values MGTS Public Sector Accountability MGTS Designing Public Policy MGTS Government & Business Sustainability ENVM Systems Thinking for Sustainability ENVM Carbon & Energy Management MGTS Decision Making & Reporting for Sustainability TIMS Corporate Sustainability TIMS Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation or 2 units level 7 ENVM course approved by the Program Director. Part C: Electives ECON Consumer & Firm Behaviour IBUS International Study in Business 1 MGTS Virtual Organisation Management MGTS Advanced Strategic Management MGTS Business Negotiation MGTS Communication Management ORGC Communication & Organisation RBUS Research Report RBUS Business Industry Placement TIMS Biotechnology Venture Management PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR. POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 7

8 MASTER OF BUSINESS (#32) COURSE LIST (2 YEAR PROGRAM)(Contd.) CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part D: Research requires permission from Head of School MGTS Theory & Research in Strategic Management MGTS Organisational Research Paradigms MKTG Marketing Theory & Research I MKTG Marketing Theory & Research II RBUS RBUS RBUS Qualitative Business Research Methods Quantitative Business Research Methods I Quantitative Business Research Methods II RBUS Scientific Method in Management RBUS 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. 8 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

9 MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24) COURSE LIST (1.5 YEAR PROGRAM) CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A: Fields of Study Complete at least #12 units in one field of study Entrepreneurship ECON Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship TIMS Principles of Entrepreneurship TIMS Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS New Product & Services Development TIMS Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325* 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS Management of Intellectual Property TIMS Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation TIMS Social Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS Start-up Entrepreneurship in Practice TIMS Entrepreneurship Incubator Human Resource Management MGTS Managing Organisational Behaviour MGTS Strategic Human Resource Management MGTS Performance Leadership MGTS Contemporary Employment Relations MGTS Employee & Organisational Development MGTS Change Leadership International Business ADVT Global Media & Advertising IBUS Operating International Business IBUS Globalisation & the World Economy IBUS Doing Business in Asia IBUS7314** 2 International Study in Asian Business IBUS7315** 4 Extended International Study IBUS International Supply Chains CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Marketing ADVT Global Media & Advertising ADVT Online Advertising & Marketing ADVT Fundamentals of Advertising ADVT Advertising Management & Production ADVT Social Marketing & Communication MKTG Fundamentals of Marketing MKTG Strategic Marketing & Branding MKTG Consumer & Buyer Behaviour MKTG Service Strategy MKTG Product Strategy & Development MKTG Market & Consumer Research Public Sector Management MGTS Social Enterprises & Not for Profits MGTS Ethical Issues in Management MGTS The New Public Management MGTS Public Organisations: Design & Values MGTS Public Sector Accountability MGTS Designing Public Policy MGTS Government & Business Sustainability ENVM Systems Thinking for Sustainability ENVM Carbon & Energy Management MGTS Decision Making & Reporting for Sustainability TIMS Corporate Sustainability TIMS Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation or 2 units level 7 ENVM course approved by the Program Director. Part B: Capstone MGTS Principles of Strategic Management IBUS International Service Operations Management MGTS Cross Cultural Management MKTG Service Strategy * TIMS7325 enrolment requires permission from the Course Coordinator (via an expression of interest). ** Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the International Opportunities section for details. POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 9

10 MASTER OF BUSINESS (#24) COURSE LIST (1.5 YEAR PROGRAM)(Contd.) CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part C: Electives ECON Consumer & Firm Behaviour IBUS International Study in Business 1 MGTS Virtual Organisation Management MGTS Advanced Strategic Management MGTS Business Negotiation MGTS Communication Management ORGC Communication & Organisation RBUS Research Report RBUS Business Industry Placement TIMS Biotechnology Venture Management Part D: Research requires permission from Head of School MGTS Theory & Research in Strategic Management MGTS Organisational Research Paradigms MKTG Marketing Theory & Research I MKTG Marketing Theory & Research II RBUS RBUS RBUS Qualitative Business Research Methods Quantitative Business Research Methods I Quantitative Business Research Methods II RBUS Scientific Method in Management RBUS 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. 10 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

11 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP (GCBusLead) A successful professional career requires an understanding of the business environment and business fundamentals. The Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership will enhance your understanding of key competencies and skills required to succeed in a business environment. You will learn about contemporary issues in leadership and understand and apply key business principles. Duration 0.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Entry requirements To enrol, a student must: 1. hold a bachelor degree approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR 2. have completed post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 3. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from the GCBusLead course list comprising: #8 from Part A; or #8 from one field of study in Part B. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COURSE LIST CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A FINM Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting LAWS Business and Commercial Law MGTS Leadership and People Management MGTS Strategic Analysis and Implementation MGTS Principles of Business Management and Leadership MGTS Negotiation, Communication and Decision Making MGTS Service Quality and Customer Co-Creation MGTS Principles of Project Management MGTS Special Topics in Business Leadership 1 MGTS Special Topics in Business Leadership 2 MGTS Special Topics in Business Leadership 3 MGTS Special Topics in Business Leadership 4 MKTG Principles of Marketing Part B: Fields of Study - Sports Administration FINM Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting LAWS Principles of Sports Law MGTS Leadership and People Management MGTS The Sports Industry and Sports Markets PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR. POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 11

12 COMMERCE SUITE OF PROGRAMS The Commerce suite of programs comprises the Graduate Certificate in Commerce and Master of Commerce. These programs allow graduates to concentrate their studies in one of four areas of professional development: Applied Finance, Electronic Commerce, Information Systems or Professional Accounting. The Graduate Certificate in Commerce provides students with an alternative pathway to the Master of Commerce #32 (2 year program). Students completing the Master of Commerce (1.5 or 2 year program) must complete a field of study. The Master of Commerce program offers two different entry points depending on your previous studies. The Master #24 (1.5 years) is designed for those graduates with a bachelor s degree in the same discipline. The Master #32 (2 years) includes the core fundamentals of general management for those graduates with a Bachelor s degree from any discipline. 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 a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR 2. have completed post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 3. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience, approved by the Executive Dean. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #8 from Part A of the MCom(#32) course list. MASTER OF COMMERCE (#32) (MCom(#32))** 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 a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR 2. hold the Graduate Certificate in Commerce 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 #32 from the MCom(#32) course list comprising: #8 from Part A; and #12 from one field of study in Part B; and the remaining #12 as a second field of study from Part B or from a combination of other courses in Part B, Part C, Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part D courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved. MASTER OF COMMERCE (#24) (MCom(#24))** 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 hold a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #24 from the MCom(#24) course list comprising: #12 from one field of study in Part A; and the remaining #12 as a second field of study from Part A or from a combination of other courses in Part A, Part B, Part C and/or other courses approved by the Head of School (up to a maximum of #4). Part C courses require permission from the Head of School before enrolment will be approved. * Students planning to progress to the Master of Commerce must consider their planned field of study and ensure that they enrol in the appropriate courses that will fulfill their field of study requirement. ** A student must undertake the program in a field of study. For students who have previously undertaken studies in commerce, approval will only be considered for a field of study not already undertaken. 12 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

13 MASTER OF COMMERCE (#32) COURSE LIST (2 YEAR PROGRAM) 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 ACCT Financial Statement Analysis ECON Statistics for Business & Economics FINM Corporate Finance FINM Portfolio Management FINM Financial Risk Management FINM International Financial Management FINM Financial Institutions & Markets Electronic Commerce INFS Electronic Commerce Fundamentals INFS Developing Electronic Commerce Systems MGTS Managing Information Systems MGTS Managing Electronic Commerce Infrastructure MGTS Commercial Internet Security MGTS Virtual Organisation Management Information Systems ACCT Business Information Systems INFS Information Systems Control & Audit INFS Decision Support Systems INFS Information Analysis & Design MGTS Managing Application Databases MGTS Managing Information Systems Professional Accounting ACCT7102^ 2 Financial Accounting ACCT7103^ 2 Auditing ACCT7104^ 2 Corporate Accounting CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part C: Electives ACCT Advanced Financial Accounting ACCT Advanced Management Accounting & Control ACCT Strategic Cost Management ECON The Macroeconomy ECON Elements of Econometrics FINM Superannuation, Insurance & Deposit Products LAWS Financial Planning Law LAWS Electronic Commerce Law MGTS Corporate Governance RBUS Business Industry Placement TIMS Management of Intellectual Property Part D: Research Requires permission from Head of School ACCT Financial Information in Capital Markets ACCT Accounting Honours Special Topic ACCT Managerial Accounting Honours A FINM Corporate Finance Honours FINM Empirical Fincance Honours FINM Empirical Fincance Honours II INFS Information Systems Honours RBUS RBUS RBUS Qualitative Business Research Methods Quantitative Business Research Methods I Quantitative Business Research Methods II RBUS 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. ACCT7107^ 2 Management Accounting & Control LAWS7012^ 2 Business Taxation LAWS7023^ 2 Business & Corporate Law Students wishing to meet requirements for CPA Australia or CAANZ must also complete the following course: ECON7300^ 2 Statistics for Business & Economics ^ For students wishing to meet the requirements for CPA/CAANZ. POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 13

14 MASTER OF COMMERCE (#24) COURSE LIST (1.5 YEAR PROGRAM) CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A: Fields of Study Complete at least #12 units in one field of study Applied Finance ACCT Financial Statement Analysis ECON7300^ 2 Statistics for Business & Economics FINM7401^ 2 Finance FINM Corporate Finance FINM Portfolio Management FINM Financial Risk Management FINM International Financial Management FINM Financial Institutions & Markets Electronic Commerce INFS INFS Electronic Commerce Fundamentals Developing Electronic Commerce Systems MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems MGTS Managing Information Systems MGTS Managing Electronic Commerce Infrastructure MGTS Commercial Internet Security MGTS Virtual Organisation Management Information Systems ACCT Business Information Systems INFS Information Systems Control & Audit INFS Decision Support Systems INFS Information Analysis & Design MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems MGTS Managing Application Databases MGTS Managing Information Systems Professional Accounting ACCT7101^ 2 Accounting ACCT7102^ 2 Financial Accounting ACCT7103^ 2 Auditing ACCT7104^ 2 Corporate Accounting ACCT7107^ 2 Management Accounting & Control LAWS7012^ 2 Business Taxation LAWS7023^ 2 Business & Corporate Law Students wishing to meet requirements for CPA Australia or CAANZ must also complete the following courses: CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part B: Electives ACCT Advanced Financial Accounting ACCT Advanced Management Accounting & Control ACCT Strategic Cost Management ECON7002^ 2 Economics for Commerce ECON The Macroeconomy ECON Elements of Econometrics FINM Superannuation, Insurance & Deposit Products LAWS Financial Planning Law LAWS Electronic Commerce Law MGTS Corporate Governance RBUS Business Industry Placement TIMS Management of Intellectual Property Part C: Research Requires permission from Head of School ACCT Financial Information in Capital Markets ACCT Accounting Honours Special Topic ACCT Managerial Accounting Honours A FINM Corporate Finance Honours FINM Empirical Fincance Honours FINM Empirical Fincance Honours II INFS Information Systems Honours RBUS RBUS RBUS Qualitative Business Research Methods Quantitative Business Research Methods I Quantitative Business Research Methods II RBUS 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. ^ For students wishing to meet the requirements for CPA/CAANZ. PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR. ECON7002^ 2 Economics for Commerce ECON7300^ 2 Statistics for Business & Economics FINM7401^ 2 Finance MGTS7202^ 2 Management Systems 14 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

15 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP (GCELead) The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership enhances understanding of key competencies and skills required for executive business career development. The courses focus on the essentials of core business activities such as finance, marketing, leadership and strategy. Duration 0.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Entry requirements To enrol, a student must: 1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least four years full-time work experience post-graduation, including at least two of the four years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 2. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience, including at least three of the seven years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean. Program requirements Students are required to obtain #8 from the GCELead course list. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COURSE LIST CODE UNITS COURSE NAME ACCT Accounting in a Governance Framework FINM Financial Management at Work MGTS Leading People & Teams MGTS Negotiating Skills for Today MGTS Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership MGTS Strategy in Action MGTS Valuing Human Capital MGTS The Leadership Challenge MGTS Sustaining Corporations MGTS Supply Chain Management MGTS Innovation Leadership MGTS MGTS MGTS Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 2 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 3 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 4 MGTS Executive Leadership Industry Project MKTG Strategic Marketing POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 15

16 MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (MGMan) UQ Business School is committed to developing educated global citizens who have the capacity to thrive in a highly connected, multicultural world. Through industry and institutional partnerships, UQ Business School aims to produce leaders that will drive change. Enabling student mobility through exchange and double degree partnerships is a critical element to achieving this. In today s global job market, employers value graduates with strong academic qualifications combined with global awareness and expertise. UQ Business School has developed the Master of Global Management program, a postgraduate double degree offered in conjunction with a select number of quality partners. This 2-year program allows UQ Business School students to complete their first year of study at UQ Business School and their second year at a select overseas partner, graduating with degrees from both institutions upon completion. Admission to the program will reflect the high standards required at UQ Business School. 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. 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, hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 5.25 on a 7-point scale. 2. for an inbound student, be admitted to an approved program at a partner institution and have successfully completed the equivalent of #8-16 with a cumulative GPA equivalent of at least 5.25 on a 7-point scale. Develop a network of peers from other world leading institutions. 16 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

17 MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (MGMan) 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. MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT COURSE LIST Inbound MGMan students: the courses you are to study at UQ will vary depending on the credit you receive from prior study. Please ensure you consult UQ Business School if you have any queries. CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A: Compulsory IBUS Operating International Business IBUS Globalisation & The World Economy MGTS 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 ECON International Trade & Investment ECON ECON Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Globalisation & Economic Development ENVM Carbon & Energy Management FINM POLS International Financial Management Globalisation, International Political Economy & Development CODE UNITS COURSE NAME International Enterprise Management Specialisation ADVT Global Media & Advertising IBUS Doing Business in Asia IBUS International Supply Chains IBUS MGTS TIMS International Tourism Specialisation EVNT International Service Operations Management Strategic Human Resource Management Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation International Event Issues & Strategies HOSP Global Hospitality Operations HOSP Global Hotel, Resort and Casino Management HOSP Service Leadership in Hospitality TOUR Tourism in Developing Economies International Research Experience Specialisation IBUS Global Management Internship [IBUS7324 OR [IBUS7325 OR [IBUS Global Management Thesis A Global Management Thesis B Global Management Thesis C RBUS Qualitative Business Research Methods RBUS Quantitative Business Research Methods I RBUS Quantitative Business Research Methods II Other Electives MGTS Principles of Strategic Management MGTS Business Negotiation MGTS Change Leadership MKTG Strategic Marketing & Branding RBUS Special Topics in Business II TIMS Corporate Sustainability Management of Intellectual TIMS 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. POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 17

18 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUITE OF PROGRAMS Project Management is the discipline of organising and managing resources in such a way that they deliver all the work required to complete a project within defined scope, time, cost and quality constraints within acceptable levels of risk. Project Managers can be found in all industries. The postgraduate programs in project management at UQ Business School are based on the seven core knowledge areas of the international institutes of project management. Students are introduced to the principles and applications of project management in asset and operations mode. Graduates of the program demonstrate a strong understanding of the background, principles and applications of project management. GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (GCPM) Duration 0.5 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Entry requirements To enrol, a student must: 1. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least three years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 2. have completed post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 3. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean. Program requirements Students are required to obtain #8 from Part A of the MPM course list. MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MPM) 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 a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least two years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 2. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least five years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 3. hold the Graduate Certificate in Project Management from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale. 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. 18 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015

19 MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE LIST CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A: Compulsory [ECON7002 OR [ECON Economics for Commerce Consumer & Firm Behaviour ECON Benefit-Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation LAWS Business & Corporate Law [MGTS7601 OR [MGTS Managing Organisational Behaviour Strategic Human Resource Management PLAN Assessment of Development Projects PLAN Principles of Project Management PLAN Applications of Project Management CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Property Studies* LAWS Real Estate Law REDE Valuation of Industrial & Commercial Property REDE Valuation for Statutory Purposes REDE Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE International Property Investment REDE Property Development REDE Strategic Property Management REDE Sustainable Building Construction Management & Economics * Please note that the MPM field of study will not be displayed on your academic record. Part B: Students are required to select courses which correspond with their educational and career planning. All electives must be approved by the Executive Dean via the Program Director. Students may select electives from postgraduate level courses in a range of disciplines. Those chosen commonly include, but are not restricted to: ACCT, ARCH, CIVL, COMP, COMS, CSSE, ECON, ELEC, ENGG, ENVM, FINM, HOSP, INFS, MATE, MECH, MGTS, PLAN, POLS, REDE, TIMS and TOUR. Part C: Fields of Study* Engineering Practice* ENGG Advanced Computational Techniques in Engineering ENGG Advanced Engineering Practice ENGG Experimental Design ENGG MATE Advanced Engineering Laboratory Techniques Environmental Performance of Materials or other engineering courses approved by the Program Director. POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 19

20 PROPERTY STUDIES SUITE OF PROGRAMS 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 a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; OR 2. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least three years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 3. have completed post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 4. have completed at least seven years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean. Program requirements GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROPERTY STUDIES COURSE LIST CODE UNITS COURSE NAME LAWS Real Estate Law PLAN Principles of Project Management REDE Valuation of Industrial & Commercial Property REDE Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE International Property Investment REDE Property Development REDE Strategic Property Management MASTER OF PROPERTY STUDIES COURSE LIST CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A ACCT Accounting Students are required to obtain #8 from the GCPropertySt course list. [ECON7002 OR 2 Economics for Commerce [ECON Consumer & Firm Behaviour 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 a bachelor degree in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean, with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR 2. hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and have completed at least three years full-time work experience in the same discipline, approved by the Executive Dean; OR 3. hold the Graduate Certificate in Property Studies from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale. Program requirements Students are required to obtain #24 from the MPropertySt course list comprising: #16 from Part A; and #8 from Part B. FINM Finance LAWS7017^ 2 Real Estate Law MKTG Fundamentals of Marketing PLAN Principles of Project Management REDE Valuation of Industrial & Commercial Property REDE Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE7201^ 2 International Property Investment REDE7202^ 2 Property Development REDE7203^ 2 Strategic Property Management Part B REDE7100*^ 2 Valuation of Industrial & Commercial Property REDE7101*^ 2 Valuation for Statutory Purposes REDE7102*^ 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE7300*^ 2 Sustainable Building Construction Management & Economics * For students wishing to meet requirements for RICS. ^ For students wishing to meet requirements for API. 20 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE STUDY GUIDE 2015