POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK HANDBOOK 2014
POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK HANDBOOK 2014 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. This publication gives details of postgraduate study options available at UQ Business School. PROFESSOR ANDREW GRIFFITHS Dean of UQ Business School 2 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
CONTENTS P. 04 P. 16 P. 22 P. 28 UQ Business School - One of the world s best business schools P. 06 UQ Business School Postgraduate Programs Master of Global Management P. 18 Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation Research Methods Suite of Programs P. 24 Technology & Innovation Management Suite of Programs Professional Bodies P. 29 Program Plans P. 34 Course Descriptions P. 07 Business Administration Suite of Programs P. 19 Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership P. 26 Application Details & Further Information P. 50 How to Prepare Your Program Plan P. 09 Business Suite of Programs P. 20 Project Management Suite of Programs P. 27 Credit & Exemption P. 12 P. 27 Commerce Suite of Programs International Opportunities P. 15 Property Studies Suite of Programs POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 3
ONE OF THE WORLD S BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS 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 SCHOOL As 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 SERVICES The 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 SERVICES One 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. 4 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
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. 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 POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 5
UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS 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. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Master of Business Administration BUSINESS Graduate Certificate in Business Graduate Diploma in Business Master of Business Master of Business (Advanced) COMMERCE Graduate Certificate in Commerce Graduate Diploma in Commerce Master of Commerce Master of Commerce (Advanced) COMMERCIALISATION Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership GLOBAL MANAGEMENT Master of Global Management PROJECT MANAGEMENT Graduate Certificate in Project Management Graduate Diploma in Project Management Master of Project Management PROPERTY STUDIES Graduate Certificate in Property Studies Graduate Diploma in Property Studies Master of Property Studies RESEARCH METHODS Graduate Certificate in Research Methods Graduate Diploma in Research Methods TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT Graduate Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management Graduate Diploma in Technology & Innovation Management Master of Technology & Innovation Management 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. 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. The mode of offering for a particular course may vary from semester to semester and students should confirm with the 6 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUITE OF PROGRAMS The 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. 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. 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. POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 7
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*. 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 2 MGTS7809 2 Information Technology for Business Value Strategic Human Resources Management MGTS7810 2 Leading People & Teams TIMS7811 2 Innovation Leadership Part C MGTS7803 2 Integrated Strategic Analysis 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 8 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
BUSINESS SUITE OF PROGRAMS The 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. 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. 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. 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. * 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. 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: 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 #4 of electives from Part C or other courses approved by the Head of UQ Business School. #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. ** 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. POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 9
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 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management MGTS7308 2 Social Enterprises & Not for Profits TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7320 2 New Product & Services Development TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation TIMS7329 2 Social Entrepreneurship in Practice Human Resource Management MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational Behaviour MGTS7603 2 Strategic Human Resource Management MGTS7605 2 Performance Leadership MGTS7609 2 Contemporary Employment Relations MGTS7611 2 Employee & Organisational Development MGTS7618 2 Change Leadership International Business ADVT7506 2 Global Media & Advertising IBUS7306 2 Globalisation & the World Economy IBUS7312 2 Doing Business in Asia 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 2 Public Organisations: Design & Values MGTS7615 2 Public Sector Accountability MGTS7616 2 Designing Public Policy MGTS7617 2 Government & Business Sustainability ENVM7523 2 Systems Thinking for Sustainability ENVM7524 2 Carbon & Energy Management MGTS7309 2 Decision Making & Reporting for Sustainability TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability TIMS7318 2 Technology & Innovation Strategy TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation or 2 units level 7 ENVM course approved by the Program Director. PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR. IBUS7314* 2 International Study in Asian Business IBUS7315* 4 Extended International Study IBUS7316 2 International Supply Chains IBUS7322 2 International Service Operations Management MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management MKTG7504 2 Service Strategy * Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the International Opportunities section for details. 10 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
CODE UNITS COURSE NAME CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part C: Electives 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 ECON7010 2 Consumer & Firm Behaviour ECON7540 2 Economics 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 2 International Service Operations Management MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management MGTS7308 2 Social Enterprises & Not for Profits MGTS7309 2 Decision Making & Reporting for Sustainability MGTS7310 2 Business Negotiation MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management MGTS7601 2 Managing Organisational Behaviour MGTS7602 2 Communication Management MGTS7603 2 Strategic Human Resource Management MGTS7605 2 Performance Leadership MGTS7607 2 Ethical Issues in Management MGTS7609 2 Contemporary Employment Relations MGTS7611 2 Employee & Organisational Development * Study conducted at international institution required. Refer to the International Opportunities section for details. MGTS7613 2 The New Public Management MGTS7614 2 Public Organisations: Design & Values MGTS7615 2 Public Sector Accountability MGTS7616 2 Designing Public Policy MGTS7617 2 Government & Business 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 2 New Product & Services Development TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation TIMS7329 2 Social Entrepreneurship in Practice Part D: Research MBus(Adv) only RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research Methods RBUS6902 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods I RBUS6903 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods II RBUS6931 4 Scientific Method in Management RBUS6981 4 Industry Project RBUS7981** 4 Research Project RBUS7991** 8 Research Thesis ** 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. POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 11
COMMERCE SUITE OF PROGRAMS 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. 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. 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. 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. * 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. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #24 from the MCom course list comprising: 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. #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. ** 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 HANDBOOK 2014
MASTER OF COMMERCE (ADVANCED) (MCom(Adv))** Duration 2 years full-time; or part-time equivalent. Can be commenced in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Program requirements Students are required to obtain a total of #32 from the MCom course list comprising: 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. #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. ** A student must undertake the program in a field of study. For students who have previously undertaken studies in commerce, approval will only be considered for a field of study not already undertaken. MASTER OF COMMERCE 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 2 Statistics for Business & Economics FINM7402 2 Corporate Finance FINM7403 2 Portfolio Management FINM7405 2 Financial Risk Management FINM7406 2 International Financial Management FINM7407 2 Financial Institutions & Markets Electronic Commerce INFS7210 2 Electronic Commerce Fundamentals INFS7211 2 Developing Electronic Commerce Systems CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Information Systems ACCT7209 2 Business Information Systems INFS7221 2 Information Systems Control & Audit INFS7233 2 Decision Support Systems INFS7255 2 Information Analysis & Design MGTS7206 2 Managing Application Databases MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems Professional Accounting ACCT7102^ 2 Financial Accounting ACCT7103^ 2 Auditing ACCT7104^ 2 Corporate Accounting ACCT7107^ 2 Management Accounting & Control LAWS7012^ 2 Business Taxation LAWS7023^ 2 Business & Corporate Law Students wishing to meet requirements for CPA Australia or ICAA must also complete the following course ECON7300^ 2 Statistics for Business & Economics ^ For students wishing to meet the requirements for CPA/ICAA. MGTS7208 2 Managing Information Systems MGTS7212 2 Managing Electronic Commerce Infrastructure MGTS7213 2 Commercial Internet Security MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 13
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 2 Management Accounting & Control ACCT7209 2 Business Information Systems ECON7300 2 Statistics 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 2 Superannuation, Insurance & Deposit Products INFS7210 2 Electronic Commerce Fundamentals NFS7211 2 Developing Electronic Commerce Systems INFS7221 2 Information Systems Control & Audit CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part D: Research - MCom (Adv) Only ACCT6101 2 Financial 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 2 RBUS6902 2 RBUS6903 2 Qualitative Business Research Methods Quantitative Business Research Methods I Quantitative 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. 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 2 Managing Electronic Commerce Infrastructure MGTS7213 2 Commercial Internet Security MGTS7215 2 Virtual Organisation Management MGTS7305 2 Corporate Governance RBUS7999 2 Business Industry Placement TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property 14 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
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 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. 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. 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: 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 2 Valuation 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 #16 from Part A; and #8 from Part B. REDE7100*^ REDE7101*^ REDE7102*^ Valuation of Industrial & Commercial Property Valuation for Statutory Purposes Valuation of Specialist Properties Sustainable Building Construction REDE7300*^ Management & Economics * For students wishing to meet requirements for RICS. ^ For students wishing to meet requirements for API. POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 15
MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT (MGMan) 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. 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. 16 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
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. 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 2 International Service Operations Management MGTS7603 2 Strategic Human Resource Management TIMS7328 2 Strategies for Business Sustainability & Innovation International Tourism Specialisation EVNT7050 2 International Event Issues & Strategies HOSP7051 2 Global Hospitality Operations HOSP7052 2 Global Hotel, Resort and Casino Management HOSP7053 2 Service Leadership in Hospitality TOUR7053 2 Tourism in Developing Economies International Research Experience Specialisation 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 IBUS7302 2 Operating International Business IBUS7306 2 Globalisation & the World Economy MGTS7329 2 Cross Cultural Management Part B: Specialisations are not compulsory Students may choose to study up to two specialisations (each comprising #8), or choose to study any combination of courses from the lists below. Choose #26 from: International Economics & Finance Specialisation ECON7530 2 International Trade & Investment ECON7540 2 ECON7560 2 Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Globalisation & Economic Development ENVM7524 2 Carbon & Energy Management FINM7406 2 International Financial Management IBUS7323 4 Global Management Internship [IBUS7324 4 Global Management Thesis A OR [IBUS7325 OR [IBUS7326 6 8 RBUS6901 2 RBUS6902 2 RBUS6903 2 Other Electives MGTS7303 2 Global Management Thesis B Global Management Thesis C Qualitative Business Research Methods Quantitative Business Research Methods I Quantitative Business Research Methods II Principles of Strategic Management MGTS7310 2 Business Negotiation MGTS7618 2 Change Leadership MKTG7502 2 Strategic Marketing & Branding RBUS7914 2 Special Topics in Business II TIMS7317 2 Corporate Sustainability TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property or any other level 7 course as approved by the Head of UQ Business School. Available only to incoming exchange students of the MGMan. POLS7107 2 Globalisation, International Political Economy & Development PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSES ARE NOT OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER AND EVERY YEAR. POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 17
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION (GCResComm) The Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation is designed for students in all fields of study to develop knowledge and skills in commercialisation of research. This program examines the fundamentals of commercialisation, including the innovation process and the contribution of commercialisation to economic and social development. These fundamentals, and the context of commercialisation (including the role of the University and the methods used to commercialise research), are explored. The Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation provides researchers with the tools necessary to assess commercialisation opportunities and to commercialise research incomes. The skills developed in this program will enable graduates to apply specific research knowledge to a wide range of commercialisation ventures. These skills can be applied directly to current research outcomes or to positions within companies or government departments with Research and Development functions. Duration 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. 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 2 New Product & Services Development TIMS7323 2 Bio-Entrepreneurship & Innovation TIMS7325 2 Commercialisation in Practice TIMS7326 2 Management of Intellectual Property 18 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
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 TOPICS MGTS7712 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) GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COURSE LIST CODE UNITS COURSE NAME ACCT7700 2 Accounting in a Governance Framework FINM7701 2 Financial Management at Work MGTS7702 2 Leading People & Teams MGTS7703 2 Negotiating Skills for Today MGTS7704 2 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership MGTS7705 2 Strategy in Action MGTS7706 2 Valuing Human Capital MGTS7707 2 The Leadership Challenge MGTS7709 2 Sustaining Corporations MGTS7710 2 Supply Chain Management MGTS7711 2 Innovation Leadership MGTS7712 2 MGTS7713 2 MGTS7714 2 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 2 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 3 Special Topics in Contemporary Leadership 4 MGTS7715 2 Executive Leadership Industry Project MKTG7708 2 Strategic Marketing & Communication 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) POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 19
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 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. 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. 20 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014
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. MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE LIST CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part A: Compulsory [ECON7002 2 Economics for Commerce OR [ECON7010 2 Consumer & Firm Behaviour ECON7740 2 Benefit-Cost Analysis & Project Evaluation LAWS7023 2 Business & Corporate Law Managing Organisational [MGTS7601 2 Behaviour OR Strategic Human Resource [MGTS7603 2 Management PLAN7638 2 Assessment of Development Projects PLAN7901 2 Principles of Project Management PLAN7902 2 Applications of Project Management Part B: Students are required to select courses which correspond with their educational and career planning. All electives must be approved by the Executive Dean via the Program Director. Students may select electives from postgraduate level courses in a range of disciplines. Those chosen commonly include, but are not restricted to: ACCT, ARCH, CIVL, COMP, COMS, CSSE, ECON, ELEC, ENGG, ENVM, FINM, HOSP, INFS, MATE, MECH, MGTS, PLAN, POLS, REDE, TIMS and TOUR. CODE UNITS COURSE NAME Part C: Fields of Study* Engineering Practice* ENGG7302 2 Advanced Computational Techniques in Engineering ENGG7600 2 Advanced Engineering Practice ENGG7601 2 Experimental Design ENGG7602 2 Advanced Engineering Laboratory Techniques MATE7001 2 Environmental Performance of Materials or other engineering courses approved by the Program Director. Property Studies* LAWS7017 2 Real Estate Law REDE7100 2 Valuation of Industrial & Commercial Property REDE7101 2 Valuation for Statutory Purposes REDE7102 2 Valuation of Specialist Properties REDE7201 2 Property Investment REDE7202 2 Property Development REDE7203 2 Strategic Property Management REDE7300 2 Sustainable Building Construction Management & Economics * Please note that the MPM field of study will not be displayed on your academic record. POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 21
RESEARCH METHODS SUITE OF PROGRAMS 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. 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 2 ACCT6102 2 Financial Information in Capital Markets Accounting 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 2 MGTS6600 2 Theory & Research in Strategic Management Organisational Research Paradigms MKTG6500 2 Marketing Theory & Research I MKTG6501 2 Marketing Theory & Research II RBUS6901 2 Qualitative Business Research Methods I RBUS6903 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods II RBUS6902 2 Quantitative Business Research Methods [RBUS6921 4 Scientific Method in Commerce OR [RBUS6931 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. 22 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2014