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Introduction 2

James Cook University 5

Campus life 6

Accommodation 7

Library & information technology resources 8

Support services 9

Flexible study options & study requirements 10

Graduate Research School 11

Postgraduate pathways 12

Entry requirements 14

How to apply 15

Study costs 16

Financial assistance 18

Faculty of Law, Business & the Creative Arts 20

School of Business (including information technology) 22

School of Creative Arts 42

School of Law 48

Index 56

Law, business & the creative arts

Introduction

Professor Sandra Harding Vice-Chancellor and President

James Cook University was established over 40 years ago as Australia’s university for the tropics.

It was a far-sighted move.

A vast geographic zone, the tropics is now home to more than 40 per cent of the world’s population and supports 80 per cent of its biodiversity. Its share of world economic output is growing rapidly.

Once dubbed by Aristotle as ‘the torrid zone’, the tropics is rapidly emerging as a global focus for some of the critical challenges and opportunities of our time.

James Cook University is playing a key role in creating a brighter future for life in the tropics worldwide. The university is a global leader in tropics research, and as a result is ranked

among the top four percent of higher education institutions in the world. The University’s work is focussed around four themes:

• tropical ecosystems and environment

• industries and economies in the tropics

• people and societies in the tropics

• tropical health, medicine and biosecurity.

JCU postgraduate coursework and research programs are informed by the most recent research, and many of our academics enjoy international standing.

If you want to make a difference in your field, James Cook University is the right choice.

I hope you can join us at one of our three tropical campuses – in Cairns, Singapore or Townsville.

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James Cook University (JCU) is a dynamic university of global standing and Queensland’s second-oldest university. The University’s distinctive character is linked to its location in the tropics, and many courses include tropical and global perspectives.

With main campuses located in Townsville, Cairns and Singapore, and study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay and Thursday Island, JCU hosts more than 20,000 students, with 24 per cent studying at postgraduate level or involved in research. A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers undergraduate courses to international students on behalf, and in co-operation with, JCU.

Global academic rankingJCU is ranked in the top four per cent of universities, in the pre-eminent global rankings system, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (AWRU)1.

In 2012, Thomson Reuters ranked JCU in the top 50 universities in the world in ecology and environmental sciences2. JCU is ranked as the fifth top Australian research institution and thirtieth in the Asia Pacific in the prestigious Nature Publishing Index3.

In addition, JCUs Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts research performance measures above world standard in tourism, as recorded by the Australian Excellence in Research (ERA) ratings4.

Research strengthsJCU’s research is focussed on creating a brighter future for the tropics world wide, through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. The University is committed to in-depth, high-impact research and relevant postgraduate coursework, particularly in issues of critical importance to northern Australia and the tropical world.

JCU enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research, particularly in environmental and earth sciences, coral reef ecology, climate change, marine science, terrestrial ecology, fisheries and aquaculture, tropical health, and tourism studies.

Research at JCU is grouped around four broad themes:

• Tropical Ecosystems, Conservation and Climate Change

• Industries and Economies in the Tropics

• Peoples and Societies in the Tropics

• Tropical Health, Medicine and Biosecurity.

In 2012 total research-related income at JCU was $65 million.

Respected courses and teachersJCU offers more than 120 postgraduate courses spanning the arts, business, creative arts, education, engineering, health sciences, information technology, law, medicine, sciences, social sciences and veterinary sciences.

Postgraduate coursework programs are accredited by industry and professional associations. Over the past six years, JCU academics have been awarded 47 national awards for teaching excellence from the Australian Teaching and Learning Council5.

Pathway to successJCU received five stars under the ‘success in getting a job’ category, in The Good Universities Guide 2012.

Postgraduate students at JCU enjoy a friendly and supportive environment and access to lecturers and advisors is more readily available than in many larger universities.

1 AWRU 2012, (www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2012.html)2 Thomson Reuters Essential Science Indicators3 www.natureasia.com/en/publishing-index/pdf/NPI2012_Asia- Pacific.pdf#page=244 Australian Research Council, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) National Report 20125 now called Office for Learning and Teaching

James Cook UniversityOne of the world’s leading academic and research institutions

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When you choose to study at a James Cook University (JCU) campus or study centre, you will be immersed in educational and research excellence. You’ll also experience tropical environments that are among the most beautiful in the world.

There are also opportunities to study at one of JCU’s Singapore campuses, or to move between campuses in Australia and Singapore.

Cairns campusSituated in Cairns, a modern, cosmopolitan city of more than 170,000 people, JCU’s Cairns campus welcomes over 4,000 students into a learning community with state-of-the-art study and research facilities.

The campus is set in beautiful grounds in the shadow of World Heritage-listed tropical rainforests, with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Idyllic Cairns and its surrounding suburbs offer a diverse range of tourism activities, along with plenty of inviting beaches, treks, adventure activities, diving, boating, shops, restaurants, cafés, and accommodation to suit all budgets.

Singapore campusesIn its amazing island metropolis of five million people, JCU’s Singapore campuses offer students the enormous benefits of studying in the heart of Southeast Asia’s commercial, technological, financial, and academic hub.

There are two campuses, where students have access to every modern facility required to support their learning in business, marketing, tourism, information technology, psychology, guidance and counselling.

Townsville campusTownsville is a vibrant and welcoming coastal city that offers its 180,000-plus residents and many visitors a wide range of modern living amenities, along with many outdoor, sporting and tourism opportunities.

Townsville has easy access to natural wonders including the Great Barrier Reef. JCU Townsville’s 38-hectare parkland campus offers modern research and teaching facilities, on campus colleges and halls of residence, and well-equipped sporting and fitness facilities to more than 13,000 students.

Brisbane campusThe JCU campus in Brisbane, operated by Russo Higher Education delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students, on behalf of the University.

Mount Isa, Mackay and Thursday IslandStudents living in rural and remote areas can study a diverse range of programs delivered at JCU study centres.

To learn more about JCU campuses and study centres, we invite you to visit www.jcu.edu.au/about/campuses

Campus lifeA complete university experience


AccommodationYour accommodation options will depend on availability, your budget and your individual preferences. Townsville and Cairns are large regional cities with a range of housing options for students.

JCU also facilitates accommodation for students who are on clinical placement as part of their Health Sciences degree at our study centres across North Queensland.

Start looking asapThe Accommodation Support Service facilitates your online application process for on-campus living in the colleges and halls on the Townsville campus. Competition is strong for accommodation on campus, so it is best to submit your online application and pay your registration fee early. You are welcome to also contact the colleges and halls directly and discuss their facilities.

The Accommodation Support Service also maintains an online database of private rental and share accommodation in houses, units, granny flats, full board and caretaker arrangements in both Cairns and Townsville.

Search the options and apply online at www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Making a decisionHere are some things to think about when you are deciding where to live:• Do you want to live with other students?

• Do you want to live on campus or off campus?

• If you want to live on campus, have you registered your interest as early as possible to avoid disappointment?

• Do you want to cook your own meals, or have someone else cook for you?

• How much do the different housing options cost? What’s your budget?

• Do you want to walk to university?

What does it cost? Student halls and colleges on the Townsville campus offer full board, single room and share options, with a range of prices. An average price per week for a student room in a hall or college with full board (all meals provided) can range from $280 to $400. Rental and share accommodation in Cairns and Townsville can cost anywhere from $120 per week for a room in a share apartment or house.

Help with costsIf you have to move away from home to study and are from a disadvantaged background, Commonwealth Government Scholarships can assist with relocation and accommodation costs.www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

Homestay with a familyStaying with a local family in their home is another option that suits some students, there are also options for a short-term housing arrangement. For more information see the JCU Accommodation website.

Townsville campusLiving on campus

Approximately 1,475 students live in student halls and colleges on campus. Most colleges offer full-board accommodation, providing three meals a day. Some have self-catering options, where you cook for yourself.

Student halls and colleges provide:

• A single study/bedroom furnished with bed, desk, chair, bookshelves, wardrobe, phone connection

• Internet access and email address.

Additional facilities may include computer rooms, televisions, laundry, sport and recreation resources, and tutorial support.

The halls and colleges are listed herein and you can contact them directly or visit the Accommodation Service website for links.

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There are three colleges on the JCU Townsville campus. Most colleges offer full board, with three meals a day. There are single room and share options, with a range of prices.

Colleges are:

• Saints Catholic College (incorporating the former colleges of St Raphael and St Paul) www.cathcollegesjcu.edu.au <[email protected]>

• St Mark’s College www.stmarks.jcu.edu.au <[email protected]>

• The John Flynn College www.johnflynn.org <[email protected]>

HaLLs of residence

There are four non-denominational, on-campus halls housing 770 students. Options include full board and self-catering, single- and twin-share rooms, and townhouses. Some wheelchair accessible self-catering units are available.• University Hall• George Roberts Hall• Western Courts• Rotary International House.

Enquire via www.jcu.edu.au/jcuhalls/halls or <[email protected]>

Cairns campusoff-campus accommodation

Cairns is an internationally recognised premier tourist destination. There are many commercial accommodation providers offering short- and long-term accommodation, as well as share house and homestay options. To check options, visit our website (see below).

Our two preferred off-campus options are within 400 metres of campus, making it an easy walk to uni.

Cairns Student LodgeFully-catered accommodation for 225 students. (07) 4057 1111 <[email protected]>www.studentlodge.com.au

The Beaches Luxury apartments: www.the-beaches.com.au

sHare House/private rentaL accommodation

If you think you would like to live in a share house, we recommend you contact Cairns Sharehouse, a private business that professionally manages share facilities for students in houses, units and apartments around Cairns. (07) 4041 1875 <[email protected]>www.cairns-sharehouse.com

Singapore campusesOn arrival in Singapore, most students choose to stay in an off-campus student hostel. A student hostel provides a good level of accommodation at a reasonable cost, and gives students the time they need to make a well-informed decision on long-term accommodation.

<[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Further informationJCU Accommodation Support Service

(07) 4781 4148+61 7 4781 4148<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

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Online teaching supportLearnJCU is JCU’s online teaching resource. LearnJCU brings together study materials and interactive functions for students, including:

• Subject outlines

• Assessment details

• Reading lists and useful links

• Appropriate items in the library including textbooks, articles, lecture notes, podcasts and past exams

• Interactive resources including discussion forums with your lecturer and class mates, live chat, and your own webpage

• Uploading of your assignments.

Manage online enrolment eStudent is the portal to allow you to manage your personal details and enrolment and fee information. You can also check your exam results on eStudent.

More online servicesThe StudentsOnline service brings together various functions, including allowing you to make top-up payments to your printing and photocopying balances, and view timetables.

Computer and copying servicesAt JCU, you’ll have a computer account to access email and the internet, with an on-campus monthly quota.

There are more than 1,000 computers for students to use on our campuses and study centres, and the main computer laboratories in Townsville and Cairns are open 24 hours a day.

Wireless zones in the library and around the Cairns and Townsville campuses let you access the web from your own laptop or device.

Library servicesThe JCU library collection is impressive, with more than 525,000 items located either at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library at our Townsville campus or at the Cairns campus library. Students on either campus may request items from the other location for loan via the online Library catalogue, Tropicat. Books can be reserved or loans extended online. You can also register to

receive library alerts by SMS on your mobile phone. Off-campus library services are available to JCU students living further than 50 kilometres from either the JCU Townsville or Cairns campuses.

The Library’s extensive collections of electronic resources, including full-text journals, databases, and eBooks, are available 24/7, on and off campus. Both libraries are great places to meet with others and to study. There are extensive opening hours, wireless facilities for laptop users, individual and group working spaces, and plenty of computer workstations.

The new Information Commons provide 24/7 study and computer access at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library. Our friendly librarians will help you make the most of your library, including assisting with your research queries and showing you how to access and use the many online resources.

Why the ‘Eddie Koiki Mabo’ Library? Eddie Mabo (1936-1992) was an Indigenous Australian from the Torres Strait Islands. In the 1970’s he worked at James Cook University, and it was there that he became aware that the law did not recognise his people’s ownership of the land they had lived on for thousands of years. Mabo was a key Indigenous leader of a long struggle for land rights that culminated in a High Court of Australia decision that overturned the legal doctrine of ‘terra nullius’ (land belonging to no-one). JCU Townsville’s library has been named in his honour.

Free computing and library help All students can access free computing and library support through InfoHelp. Accessing InfoHelp will help you with any library services or computer-related issues. For example, InfoHelp can advise you on setting up your laptop to access services such as JCU wireless, CopyPrint, or free anti-virus updates. Our librarians can help you to locate and cite resources for your research or coursework. InfoHelp is available by phone, online or in person at the Cairns and Townsville libraries.

Visit the Library home page at: www.jcu.edu.au/library

Shops and discountsJCU bookshops on Townsville and Cairns campuses sell software at education prices.

Members of the JCU Students’ Association can buy computers (and lots more) at discount rates. Find out more at: www.unidiscounts.com.au

Library & information technology resourcesThe best of everything


AccessAbility servicesAccessAbility Services is a confidential support service for students with a temporary or permanent disability, injury, illness or health condition. The service provides access to technical assistance, help to negotiate teaching, assessment alternatives and assistance with tutors and note takers. Contact a JCU AccessAbility support adviser before starting study if you need to discuss your support needs.

www.jcu.edu.au/accessability

Accommodation serviceThe Service helps students with on- and off-campus accommodation options, see page 7.

www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation

Careers and employmentThe Careers and Employment Service provides workshops, support and information on careers, employment and further study. This Service liaises with employer groups and hosts an annual Careers Fair on the Townsville and Cairns campuses. The Service also offers a job search website, CareerHub, for students and graduates.

www-public.jcu.edu.au/careers

ChaplaincyA multifaith chaplaincy service is available on the Townsville and Cairns campuses, providing spiritual and religious support.

www.jcu.edu.au/multifaithchaplaincy

ChildcareThe Townsville campus has its own professionally staffed childcare centre and a number of private centres adjoin the campus. In Cairns, there are three centres close to the campus and several others in neighbouring suburbs.

www.jcu.edu.au/student/support

Conference travel assistancePostgraduate students can get assistance with conference travel if related to their research. Students should contact their faculty office for information.

CounsellingThe Counselling Service offers a confidential, free service at both Townsville and Cairns campuses, providing personal counselling for a range of academic and personal problems.

www.jcu.edu.au/counselling

Elite athletes and coachesJCU is now a member of the National Network of Elite Athlete Friendly Universities (NNEAFU). Member universities provide support and flexibility for students who formally identified elite athletes or coaches, enabling them to successfully combine their academic and sporting aspirations while studying at JCU.

www.jcu.edu.au/eliteathletes

English language skillsThere are English Language Centres (ELCs) on both Cairns and Townsville campuses. These centres are operated by the United Institute of Language (UIL@JCU, CRICOS Provider Code 02529F, ABN 61103721759).

Indigenous studentsThe School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) has facilities, including computer rooms and common room areas in Townsville and Cairns for all Indigenous students at JCU. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Library Liaison Officer is based at the Townsville Library.

www.jcu.edu.au/sias

International studentsJames Cook International provides support for all international students studying at JCU.

www.jcu.edu.au/international

JCU Student AssociationThe JCU Student Association, including the Postgraduate Student Association, manages a range of facilities and support services for its student members including student clubs, sport and recreation services, welfare advice and student discounts. Membership is voluntary with an annual membership fee.

www.jcusa.edu.au

Learning skillsLearning Advisers provide online and face-to-face workshops, consultations and study resources to improve organisational skills, writing skills, reading and notetaking, oral presentations and referencing. Individual and group support is available for International students and students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

www-public.jcu.edu.au/learningskills

Medical servicesThere are a range of medical services available in Townsville and Cairns, some on campus while others are located nearby off campus. In Townsville the UniHealth Medical Centre operates from the Townsville Hospital, opposite the campus. In Cairns there is a medical centre opposite the campus.

www.jcu.edu.au/student/support

Graduate Research School: supporting research studentsJCU’s Graduate Research School administers all research degrees at JCU and assists research students to achieve their research goals. Services include research scholarships’ information, an induction service, a research skills program, a statistical consulting service, ethics information, annual surveys of all research students and advisor training.

www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Student welfare This service engages with students on an individual or group basis to enable students to develop capacity and resources to solve problems that may occur during their time as a student of the university. These may include academic, advocacy, accommodation, financial, legal, drug and alcohol, welfare, health, emotional and social issues.

www.jcu.edu.au/ease

Further infoFor links to these services and more, visit the Future Students site: www.jcu.edu.au/future

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JCU understands that flexibility is important for students. Programs include part-time options, online subjects, after-hours lectures, weekend workshops and short, on-campus intensives. For coursework students, many postgraduate subjects are available in a range of delivery modes. For research students, there are part-time and off-campus options.

Coursework studyPostgraduate coursework studies are flexible. You decide on the number of subjects you can manage each study period (or semester) and enrol appropriately. Provided you follow the approved course structure, you can work through the course requirements part time, fitting your studies around work and personal commitments. This may mean cutting back on the number of subjects in some study periods when you have heavy work commitments, and making up subjects next study period, perhaps including subjects offered by Block or Intensive mode.

subject deLivery modes

For greater flexibility, many of our postgraduate coursework programs include subjects with a variety of delivery modes. The four subject delivery modes at JCU are explained below.

internal mode: requires regular attendance at classes on campus over most weeks of a study period. Internal mode subjects offered for Study Period 1 or 2 (the main study periods) are generally 13 weeks in duration.

block mode: requires attendance at classes held in block or intensive teaching sessions, on or off campus. Classes may, for example, take place over one-week or two-week intensive blocks; from 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday for consecutive weekends; or several evenings per week.

Limited attendance mode: requires some attendance at classes on campus, combined with flexible delivery of course materials and, in some cases, professional placements. Flexible delivery can include online delivery, print material or other technologies.

external mode: requires no on-campus attendance. All learning materials are offered via flexible delivery using a combination of online delivery, print material or other technologies. There may be an optional on-campus residential component.

subjects and credit points expLained

Coursework programs use a system of credit points. A full-time study load for an academic year at JCU is 24 credit points. Most subjects have a value of three credit points. A graduate certificate, for example, requires the completion of 12 credit points, or four different three-credit point subjects. To check the credit point value of a subject, look at the final digit of its code. For example:• ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability is

worth three credit points• EL5505:06 Master Class in Writing 1 is worth

six credit points.Some course descriptions refer to subject levels or subjects that are available at a certain Level of the course. The subject level is also indicated in the subject code and is represented by the start of the number in the code. For example, ED5911:03 is a Level-5 subject.

To view subject information, visit our Subject Studyfinder website: www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

assessment

Each subject will have its own assessment requirements, which may include written assignments, presentations, group assignments, participation in tutorials, exams, field work/practical work, special projects, or dissertations. To view assessment information for each subject, visit our Subject Studyfinder website: www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

study requirements

As a postgraduate student, you will need to develop a study pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments, and be disciplined about adhering to it.

For a full-time student, each 3-credit-point subject will require a quarter of your available time and effort. Full-time students can reasonably expect the workload, including teaching and non-teaching hours of lectures, tutorials and study, will be at least 40–48 hours per week. For part-time students, this equates to at least 12 hours per week for each 3-credit-point subject.

You will be expected to understand and apply theories and concepts, and to critically examine different viewpoints for your assessment work. Making time for library research and independent study is also important, along with active participation in class discussions.

Higher degrees by researchResearch higher degree candidates commence their research early in their candidature, and need to be comfortable working independently from the beginning. Most universities have a rigorous hurdle termed ‘confirmation of candidature’ within the first 12 months. The process normally includes the acquisition of necessary technical and methodological skills, completion of any required coursework subjects, completion of an adequate amount of research, submission of a significant piece of writing, and a public presentation on the project, culminating in a formal review of progress and project plans by a confirmation committee.

Research masters or doctoral students also have to complete other milestones including: annual progress reports, a mid-candidature review, and a pre-completion evaluation. JCU’s research higher degree programs emphasise the development of transferable generic skills. Our research skills program is designed to assist candidates develop the skills required for their chosen career as well as the skills needed to complete a research degree. International research students also take the SKIP program (Skills for International Postgraduates) to assist them to get their thesis started and meet their confirmation of candidature milestone. Special assistance is also available to students whose first language is not English.

Research students report the outcomes of their research in a thesis, which is externally examined. The thesis length and structure will vary according to the study area. Research masters and doctoral theses (dissertations) are externally examined, and about half the examiners are from outside Australia. These arrangements ensure that JCU graduate degrees are of international standard.

Further infosubject information To view subject information, including delivery modes and assessment information, visit our Subject Studyfinder site: www.jcu.edu.au/subjects

research studentsJCU’s Graduate Research School: <[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/office/grs

Flexible study optionsAnd study requirements


The Graduate Research School (GRS) is part of the JCU Division of Research and Innovation, and is responsible for the overall administration of higher degrees by research (HDR) at JCU, including the management of research degree candidature, scholarship management, and development and implementation of policy. The GRS provides a number of services to higher degree by research candidates, advisors and staff of the University, and is based on the Townsville campus, with contacts at the Cairns campus.

The GRS assists prospective students with information on the entry requirements for research degrees, the application process, and scholarships. The service also processes the applications for research degrees and scholarships, and enrols commencing students. Students interested in applying for a research degree should see the information for prospective students on the GRS website: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

The GRS website includes information on making an enquiry, applying for candidature and scholarships, identifying potential advisors, milestones and requirements and support for HDR candidates.

Further infoGraduate Research SchoolPhone: (07) 4781 5861<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

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There are two types of postgraduate programs at JCU:

• Coursework programs

• Research higher degree programs.

Although students generally choose one of these options, some courses combine elements of both, and students may be able to move between coursework and research programs, subject to meeting the required conditions and appropriate supervision being available.

Please note, all qualifications mentioned in this guide refer to Australian qualifications.

Coursework programsCoursework programs require the successful completion of a set of postgraduate subjects. Assessment usually includes a combination of formal exams, written assignments, group work and presentations.

Many coursework programs offer a 3-tiered, articulated approach, with the successful completion of each course counting towards the next level and accumulating, or articulating, to a coursework masters as shown below:

• Graduate Certificate > Graduate Diploma > Masters by coursework

This approach gives students the convenience of gaining postgraduate qualifications in stages, without having to commit to a full masters program upfront. Entry requirements for coursework courses are explained in the study-area section of this guide, from page 24.

graduate certificate

This usually takes six months to complete in full-time mode, and provides graduates from one study area with the opportunity to undertake coursework studies in another study area. Subjects successfully completed may be credited towards a graduate diploma.

graduate dipLoma

This usually takes 12 months to complete in full-time mode, and provides graduates from one study area with the opportunity to undertake coursework generally in another study area. Subjects successfully completed may normally be credited towards a coursework masters.

coursework masters

This usually takes 18–24 months to complete in full-time mode, and provides mastery or advanced overview of a field of study. It is much more specialised than an undergraduate degree.

professionaL doctorate by coursework

This usually takes three years to complete in full-time mode, and enables professionals to make a significant contribution to knowledge and practice through research and coursework conducted in a professional setting.

researcH metHods courses

These are designed to prepare students who wish to progress to research higher degrees, but do not have appropriate Honours or research entry requirements. They include the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods and the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods.

Higher degrees by researchHigher Degrees by Research (HDR) consist of a supervised research project which culminates in the production of a thesis. The thesis is examined by researchers with the appropriate expertise and experience and who are of national and international standing. HDR candidates are also required to undergo a program of research and professional development to assist them in developing their capabilities as a researcher and conduct their research in a professional and ethical manner.

Entry to research higher degrees requires evidence of appropriate research capacity such as a first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor degree with Honours. For those who do not have a bachelor degree with honours, JCU offers research-qualifying courses – Research Methods Courses – as entry pathways for research degrees.

researcH masters

These degrees incorporate a supervised research project and thesis and usually take 12-24 months to complete in full-time mode. There are several research masters at JCU, for example, Master of Philosophy, Master of Laws, and Master of Economics. Applicants will require a first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours degree, or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

doctor of pHiLosopHy (pHd)

This degree incorporates a substantial, supervised research project and thesis and usually takes between three-to-four years to complete in full-time mode. At JCU, a Doctor of Philosophy can encompass any study area in which JCU has academic expertise. Applicants will require a first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours degree or a masters by research, or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

professionaL doctorates by researcH

These follow a similar structure to the coursework professional doctorates, but incorporate more than 66 per cent research and thesis work. They usually take three to five years to complete in full-time mode. Applicants must meet the entry requirements for a PhD and also require appropriate professional experience.

Postgraduate pathwaysPostgraduate study at JCU has a variety of entry points and pathways


Graduate Diploma of Research Methods

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mode: internal/external; full/part time

credit points: 24

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tuition fees: see page 16

entry requirements

Completion of a 3-year undergraduate degree, from this or another university. Candidates will normally have a Credit average at third year level.

course structure

Students follow an individually tailored course of study to obtain a minimum of 24 credit points, including coursework and research components, as determined by their Head of School. Subjects should be chosen to equip the students with the skills required to complete their Confirmation of Candidature for a research masters degree.

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods

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mode: internal/external; full/part time

credit points: 12

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entry requirements

Completion of a 4-year undergraduate degree, from this or another university. Candidates will normally have a Distinction average in at least 21 credit points at third year level in their major discipline; and will have obtained at least a Credit in any undergraduate research methods subjects relevant to their intended masters program.

course structure

Students follow an individually tailored course of study to obtain a minimum of 12 credit points, including coursework and research components, as determined by the appropriate Head of School. Subjects should be chosen to equip the students with the skills required to complete their Confirmation of Candidature for a research masters degree.

Pathways to higher degrees by researchResearch methods courses are for graduates wishing to enter research higher degrees at JCU, who do not have the appropriate research experience to meet Faculty entry requirements. These courses provide graduates with sufficient research experience to enter some research masters programs at JCU.

apply nowwww-public.jcu.edu.au/courses/postgrad

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CourseworkFor entry to postgraduate coursework programs, you usually need an appropriate undergraduate degree. However, some programs allow entry with relevant work experience. Check the courses section of this guide (from page 25) for individual course entry requirements. You may be required to include certified copies of your qualifications and academic transcripts, along with original work references if claiming work experience.

graduate certificate

A bachelor degree is usually required for entry. For some courses, applicants with sufficient relevant work experience instead of a degree may also be considered.

graduate dipLoma

A bachelor degree or graduate certificate is usually required for entry.

masters

A bachelor degree, postgraduate diploma or graduate diploma is usually required. For some courses, applicants with sufficient, relevant work experience instead of a degree may also be considered.

professionaL doctorate

A bachelor degree with first or second class Honours, or masters by coursework or research and relevant work experience, is usually required.

ResearchFor entry to research higher degrees, evidence of research capacity is required. Such capacity may be demonstrated in several ways including a masters’ degree or another postgraduate qualification with a significant research component, a bachelor’s degree with honours in an appropriate study area or senior authorship of publication in an international journal.

Applicants for doctoral degrees require evidence of more extensive research experience that applicants for research masters’ degree. Applicants for professional doctorates also require evidence of appropriate professional experience.

For further information about entry to research higher degrees, visit the Graduate Research School website: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

If you do not have the appropriate background for direct entry into a research higher degree, you may be eligible for entry after completing a JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Research Methods or Graduate Diploma of Research Methods. These qualifying courses will equip you with the appropriate research skills to enter a research higher degree.

Additional requirementsFaculties will advise applicants if there are additional entry requirements for some courses. For example, courses including placements in schools, clinics and hospitals, or research requiring contact with children, need a Blue Card or ‘Working with Children Check’ issued by the Queensland Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian. Other health courses may require immunisation against Hepatitis C.

International applicantsInternational applicants should contact James Cook University International for information on entry requirements, English language requirements and application procedures.

www.jcu.edu.au/international

<[email protected]>

Entry requirements


Coursework programsappLy onLine

You can apply for many of the coursework programs detailed in this guide entirely online. The online application process provides a user-friendly, paper-free way for new and returning students to apply. Applicants are able to:

• Search for courses

• Make multiple applications

• Upload supporting documentation with the application

• Select from majors, if required

• Include advanced standing applications with the course application.

To apply online, locate the course or courses of choice via JCU’s Courses and Degrees webpage and follow the instructions for enrolling.

www.jcu.edu.au/apply

appLication deadLines

Application dates may depend on your study area. For more information, visit www.jcu.edu.au/apply

Some teaching programs – apply by the last working day in October.

MBA programs – apply throughout the year, although applications must be received no later than four weeks prior to commencement of your intended subjects.

Block mode subjects – if you are enrolling in a block mode subject (subjects offered outside the main Study Periods 1 and 2), you must submit your application no later than four weeks prior to the commencement of each subject’s study period.

offers

We will generally advise you of the outcome of your application within three weeks.

Research programsJames Cook University’s Graduate Research School (GRS) administers all applications for research higher degrees. If you would like to apply to enter a research higher degree at JCU, you first need to develop a topic, find a potential advisor then lodge a formal enquiry with these advisors and/or the School in which they work. The Enquiry Form can be downloaded from the GRS website: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

JCU’s faculty and school websites contain information about academic staff, research expertise, and current research projects: www.jcu.edu.au/about/

If you wish to enrol as a part-time student, you will need to satisfy the Head of School and your advisor that you can devote adequate time to your planned research, and be able to maintain regular contact with your advisor.

Once potential advisors have discussed the project and agreed to supervise there are a

number of forms which need to be completed prior to submitting an application. These forms include the Preliminary Project Proposal Form and the Statement of Research Training, Experience, Skills and Attributes. Once these have been completed and signed, the application can be completed. Documents required for the application include testamurs and transcripts for all courses or degrees undertaken, evidence of research outputs such as journal articles, a CV and two referee reports. The GRS website contains a step-by-step guide for the application process.

You can submit an application for a research higher degree at any time, for commencement in the following teaching period (semester).

The Application for Research Candidature form is available online. For full details visit the Graduate Research School online: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

offers

Applications typically take around four weeks to be processed, however can take longer if the application is incomplete or if there are issues to be resolved.

International applicantsInternational applicants should contact James Cook International, our centre for international students. Information on entry requirements, English language requirements, and application procedures are available from the website:www.jcu.edu.au/international

How to applyApplications for postgraduate study are made directly to JCU

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Commonwealth supported student contribution amounts for students starting their study in 2014Band Discipline area for your subjects Cost per 3-credit

point subjectCost per full-time year

Band 1 Behavioural Science, Clinical Psychology, Education, Humanities, Foreign Languages, Nursing, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts

$755 $6,044

Band 2 Agriculture, Allied Health, Built Environment, Computing, Engineering, Surveying, Mathematics, Other Health, Science, Statistics

$1,076 $8,613

Band 3 Accounting, Administration, Commerce, Dentistry, Economics, Law, Medicine, Veterinary Science

$1,260 $10,085

To view tuition fees for postgraduate coursework programs visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/fees/dtfp

Coursework study costsCoursework students either pay tuition fees or, if they have the option of taking a commonwealth supported place (see below for explanation), a student contribution amount.

With either option, Australian students (that is, Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders) do not need to pay any tuition costs upfront (residential requirements apply) – payment can be deferred.

Commonwealth supported places are available in many courses at JCU. Eligible students can choose which fee type best suits their needs. Tax deductibility may be a consideration, as tuition fees may be deductible if they relate to current employment. Student contributions, however, are not tax deductible. You may wish to consult with your accountant or financial adviser to determine the best course of action for you.

tuition fee paying pLaces

Coursework programs have tuition fees, which are calculated by subject. Amounts will vary depending on the study area or discipline of the subject. JCU’s postgraduate tuition fees are listed opposite. This information, and more, can also be found online at: www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

Fees are shown by individual subject, according to the study area for that subject. An indicative annual total is also given, based on a full-time enrolment of subjects in that study area only.

Many coursework programs, however, can mix subjects from several study areas, so total fee amounts will depend on your enrolment.

The credit-point value of a subject can be found at the end of the subject code. For example, EC5206:03 Macro-Economic Policy is a 3-credit point subject.

paying tuition fees

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders have two options for paying their tuition fees:

• Pay upfront, or in instalments by the payment due date for their subject/s; or

• Defer payment by requesting FEE-HELP assistance through the Commonwealth government. See Financial assistance, page 18.

New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders must pay coursework tuition fees upfront, and are not eligible for FEE-HELP loans.

commonweaLtH supported pLaces

Commonwealth supported places are available for a range of degrees in areas of national significance. A list of these courses within this Faculty are displayed on page 19. Commonwealth support is indicated in the course-information boxes associated with each degree throughout this guide. Commonwealth supported students contribute to the costs of their study by paying a student contribution amount, which can be significantly lower than

postgraduate tuition fees. The remainder is contributed by the Commonwealth.

Student contributions are grouped into bands, and are set out in the table below.

paying a student contribution amount

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders have three payment options:

1. Make a full upfront payment of the student contribution for all the subjects you are enrolled in, on or by the payment due date, and receive an upfront payment discount of 10 per cent*; or

2. Pay part of your student contribution on or by the payment due date and receive an upfront payment discount of 10 per cent* for payments totalling $500 or more. Then defer payment of the remainder through a HECS-HELP loan; or

3. Defer payment through a HECS-HELP loan for your entire student contribution amount. See Financial Assistance on page 18.

* subject to the passage of legislation, the Australian Government may remove the upfront payment discount from 1 January 2014

If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent non-humanitarian visa holder, you must pay the full amount of your student contribution upfront by the payment due date. You do not qualify to defer payment through a HECS-HELP loan. Our Student Centres can supply more information – 1800 246 446.

Study costsPostgraduate study will be one of the best investments you will ever make


Proposed 2014 Postgraduate tuition fees*Subject prefix

Subject discipline Cost per 3-credit point subject

Cost per full-time year

BU Business $2,576 $20,606

BX Business $2,576 $20,606

CO Accounting and Finance $2,576 $20,606

CP Computer Science/Information Technology

$2,576 $20,606

CV Creative Arts $2,460 $19,680

EC Economics $2,576 $20,606

GA Communication Design $2,460 $19,680

LA Law $2,460 $19,680

LB Law and Business $2,577 $20,616

MU Music $2,468 $19,680

NM New Media Arts $2,460 $19,680

PT Photography $2,460 $19,680

TO Tourism $2,577 $20,616

VA Visual Arts $2,460 $19,680

* These fees are a guide only. Individual subject fees may vary within disciplines and could differ depending on commencement or continuation of study. For further information, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport or contact the Faculty.

For a comparison of fee alternatives for domestic postgraduate coursework students, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

Research study costsAustralian citizens and permanent residents who are PhD or masters by research students will be Commonwealth supported under the Department of innovation, Industry, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) Research Training Scheme (RTS). These places are fee exempt.

further informationJCU Graduate Research School Tel: (07) 4781 5861<[email protected]>

Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSA Fee)JCU students are required to pay an SSA Fee to significantly improve the range and quality of student support services and student facilities. The SSA Fee for 2014 will be $42.15 per 3-credit points to a maximum of $281 for the calendar year. The fee is charged for all enrolments as at the census date of each study period.

Students may choose to either pay the SSA Fee upfront by the Payment Due Date of each subject enrolment, or, if an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, defer part of or the full amount of the SSA Fee by obtaining an SA-HELP loan.

For more information on the Student Services and Amenities Fee, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

Other study expensesBooks, field trips, placements, computer and laboratory equipment, photocopying, and printing all contribute to the cost of study. Some help is available: JCU Bookshops in Cairns and Townsville offer student discounts on textbooks, and the Student Association has discount arrangements with computer suppliers and other retailers, visit: www.jcu.edu.au/studentassoc

Research students are expected to own their own laptops.

International studentsInternational students pay international tuition fees for both coursework and research programs.

further informationJames Cook International Tel: +61 7 4781 5601<[email protected]> www.jcu.edu.au/international

Further infoDetailed information on fees and financial assistance can be found online at our Current Students site: www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

For Commonwealth government information relating to higher education, visit: www.studyassist.gov.au

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Assistance for coursework studentstuition fee paying students

Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders can defer payment of their tuition fees by requesting FEE-HELP assistance (residency restrictions apply).

These students can borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime. From 1 January 2014, students in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science have a limit of $120,002; the limit for all other courses is $96,000.

This loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches an annual threshold. In the 2013-14 financial year, this is $51,309. FEE-HELP loans are interest-free, although indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form, available online, before the payement-due date for your subject/s and provide a valid tax file number.

Further information on FEE-HELP is available from the Commonwealth Government’s Study Assist website: www.studyassist.gov.au

Tuition fee paying students may also be entitled to a tax deduction, even if you defer payment, if there is a direct connection between your study and work at the time the expense was incurred. Call the Tax Office on 13 28 61 for further advice.

New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders are not eligible for FEE-HELP.

commonweaLtH supported students

If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place and you are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, the Australian Government subsidises your fees and you can defer paying your student contribution amount with a HECS-HELP loan (residency restrictions apply).

The loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a threshold. In the 2013-14 financial year, this is $51,309. HECS-HELP loans are interest-free, although indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form, available online, before enrolling in your subject/s and provide a valid tax file number.

Further information on HECS-HELP is available from the Commonwealth Government’s Study Assist website: www.studyassist.gov.au

Although New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders may have a Commonwealth supported place and must complete a Request for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP form before enrolling, they are not eligible to defer their fees under HECS-HELP (Residency restrictions apply).

For further information on Commonwealth supported places, visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

JCU’s Scholarships site also gives details of postgraduate scholarships and provides links to a range of external organisations that fund research – see Further info.

student income support for masters degrees by coursework

Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy assistance may be available to eligible students undertaking masters by coursework study in approved courses.

For information about their eligibility, Masters by coursework students should visitwww.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport

Financial assistanceFind out how you can defer paying your tuition fees and what scholarships and assistance might be available


Assistance for research studentsAustralian postgraduate research students at JCU are Commonwealth assisted. This includes Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Research students can also access scholarships and grants. Two significant scholarships for research students at JCU are:

• Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), for Australian students only (closing date, 31 October)

• James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, available to Australian and international students (closing date 31 August)

• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS), for international postgraduate research students (closing date 31 August).

These assist with general living costs for full-time or part-time students. For 2013 these scholarships for full time students are valued at $24,653 annually. Applications must be submitted to the Graduate Research School by the closing date.

JCU’s Scholarships site also gives details of postgraduate scholarships and provides links to a range of external organisations that fund research – see ‘Further info’.

Assistance for Australian students – Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSA Fee)If you are an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you can defer paying your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSA Fee) with an SA-HELP loan. The loan is repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a threshold. In the 2013-14 financial year, this is $51,309. SA-HELP loans are interest-free, although indexed annually.

You must submit a Request for SA-HELP Assistance form, available online, by the Payment Due Date of the first study period/trimester that you choose to defer, and provide a valid tax file number.

The Request for SA-HELP Assistance form is separate to the HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP forms. New Zealand citizens and permanent non-humanitarian visa holders are not eligible for SA-HELP.

For more information on the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSA Fee), visit www.jcu.edu.au/student/feessupport/JCU_115149.html

Further infoVisit the Current Students site for enrolment and financial information. www.jcu.edu.au/student

Or contact our student centreFreecall (within Australia) 1800 246 446<[email protected]>

jcu graduate research school(07) 4781 5861<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

jcu scholarship websitewww.jcu.edu.au/scholarships

jason - postgraduate scholarship database for australiawww.jason.edu.au

commonwealth governmentInformation about FEE-HELP, HECS-HELP, SA-HELP, student contributions, plus frequently asked questions are available at the Study Assist site: www.studyassist.gov.au

Commonwealth supported placesSubsidised fees are available for the following coursework programs within JCU’s Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts:

• Graduate Certificate of Research Methods

• Graduate Diploma of Research Methods

Student income supportYouth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy assistance is available to eligible students undertaking masters by coursework in the following courses offered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts:

• Master of Professional Accounting

• Master of Information Technology

• Master of Information Technology (Extended)

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With a innovative and industry-recognised focus on sustainable business and creative communities for the tropics, the Faculty of Law, Business & the Creative Arts provides students with opportunities to further their professional expertise in the areas of business, law, conflict management and resolution, information technology, tourism and creative arts.

The faculty maintains a student-friendly and supportive environment, providing excellent prospects for professionals who want to further their careers. A team of dedicated academic teaching staff is actively involved in research and consulting, and possesses strong well-established links with local professions and industries, including mining, tourism, law, conflict management, and conflict resolution.

Students enjoy study options at JCU’s campuses in Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane and Singapore, and opportunities for study with education partners in China.

Professional programsCourses available include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Information Technology, Master of Conflict Management and Resolution, and Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management. There are several joint-degree options for the MBA, as well as flexible study options that include after hours, weekends, and block-mode intensives.

Research centres & partnerships Research in this faculty includes business, IT, law, conflict management and resolution, and the creative arts, with an emphasis on sustainable business and creative communities for the tropics.

ScholarshipsThe Faculty offers postgraduate scholarships in Law and Creative Arts.

The Sir George Kneipp Memorial Postgraduate scholarship is available for postgraduate study in any field of Law and the Aurora Rio Tinto NTRB Scholarship is available for postgraduate study in native title law. For more information visit www.jcu.edu.au/law

Creative arts students can apply for the William Williams Scholarship in music and sound. For more information visit www.jcu.edu.au/soca

SchoolsThe Faculty has three Schools that deliver courses and research, including:

scHooL of business

With a broad range of postgraduate coursework programs and an active research profile in honours and doctoral programs, the School of Business brings together the following study areas: accounting, economics and regional development, finance, international tourism and hospitality management, information technology, marketing, human resources management, and management.

scHooL of Law

The School offers masters and doctoral research degrees and a suite of coursework programs in conflict management and resolution, with most subjects available by external delivery. The School has recognised research strengths in taxation, corporate and commercial law, workplace relations law, sports law, human rights law, native title and Indigenous people’s law, animal law, torts, criminal law, and conflict management and resolution.

scHooL of creative arts

The School offers a broad spectrum of research possibilities across the creative arts through its

trademark emphasis on practice-based research. The School is based at the award-winning, modern creative arts precinct on the Townsville campus. Creative artists from around Australia are enrolled in doctoral programs.

Faculty contact detailstownsviLLe

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts James Cook UniversityTownsville QLD 4811Tel: (07) 4781 6880Fax: (07) 4781 4021<[email protected]>

cairns

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative ArtsJames Cook UniversityPO Box 6680Cairns QLD 4870Tel: (07) 4232 1451<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/flbca

researcH enquiries

Graduate Research SchoolTel: (07) 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts


Research highlightssociaL and cuLturaL vaLues of austraLia’s tropicaL rivers

One of the key expertise areas of the discipline of Economics is research in asset valuation for which no market, and hence no market price, exists. A recent study into the social and cultural values associated with Australia’s Tropical Rivers conducted by Tropical Leader Professor Natalie Stoeckl and her team (Dr Silva Larson – PhD graduate from the School of Business, Barbara Neil, and Dr Riccardo Welters) funded by the North Australia Water Futures Assessment (NAWFA) demonstrates that increasing pressures on tropical rivers for economic development, may compete with associated values (including social and cultural values). It is important to consider intangible contributions of our rivers in order to make an informed trade off.

The results of the research will enable policy makers to make holistic trade-offs in regards to the future of tropical rivers, including values that not necessarily have an easily observable price tag attached to them.

This project is part of a larger portfolio of research projects analysing similar topics, which have provided and continue to provide opportunities for students aspiring to research higher degree studies.

it - digitaL Homestead project

Indicative funding: $2.1 million in total, and receiving $170,000 over two years.

The digital homestead project is a National Broadband Network-based interdisciplinary project with participants from the School of Business.

The project will form a key component in driving Queensland’s economic growth and investigates how electronic services enabled by connectivity to the National Broadband Network can support

greater productivity for farming enterprises as well as providing related support and social services to rural residents. It will determine how sensor and related technologies provide information to simple and usable cloud-based decision support systems, especially, for farmers and agriculture advisors, associated with the northern beef industry (who makes up almost half of the total beef sector across Australia).

Chief Investigators: Ian Atkinson, Ickjai Lee (The Cairns Institute Research Fellow), Phillip Pearce (TCI Research Fellow), Zhangyue Zhou (TCI Research Fellow).

tourism acHievements

student successSchool of Business PhD candidate graduate Lisa King has accepted a position as a Senior Research Fellow at the Curtin Sarawak Research Institute (CSRI) in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Lisa will be working on moving CSRI’s sustainable tourism program forward. She will be conducting tourism research in Asia and Australia, and will teach an occasional class and supervise postgraduate students.

jcu phd alumni – macquarie island expeditionDr Dean Miller (2007 PhD Graduate) recalls the year he spent on Macquarie Island as part of the 61st Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition in the sub-Antarctic as lead scientist on the fur seal research team.

resource derivatives and tHe future of financiaL risk management in tropics

One of the new research areas of the discipline of accounting and finance is designing scarce resource derivatives for financial risk management purpose, as various parties in the tropics are more vulnerable to the impacts and risks from resource scarcity.

A recent study into the financial risk management of water, conducted by Dr Siqiwen Li and her team (Dr Hongbo Liu), and funded by the Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts, intends to develop the expertise of accounting and finance staffs in such areas. Given the scarce nature of water, as well as its economic value and impact on environmental sustainability, it is vital to understand the sustainable incorporation of financial risk management techniques into the broad management of water for our future.

The team conducts multi-disciplinary research, including finance, agricultural and environmental economics. The results of the research will contribute to the design of financial derivatives instruments, based on scarce resources that benefit various potential long-term users.

This project provides JCU business students with opportunities to gain up-to-date knowledge in financial risk management through the teaching activities in related areas.

financiaL market reaction to naturaL catastropHes under cLimate cHange

Queensland has had frequent occurrence of natural catastrophes in recent decades, and it is necessary to study the financial market reaction to these events. The capital market,, is information sensitive and recent research conducted by Dr Siqiwen Li, funded by the Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts, had a closer look at financial market reaction.

The project results show significant market reactions to natural catastrophic events in Queensland and further disclose the market’s demonstrated ability to discriminate across various industries in Queensland. This research provides a new scope for evaluating the vulnerability of various industries in Queensland to natural catastrophes and can be part of broad study on the industry-wide impact of climate change.

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The School of Business is one of the largest at JCU, and teaches at the Cairns, Townsville and Singapore campuses, as well as through education partners in Brisbane and China. Singapore and Brisbane campuses provide programs for international students, however domestic students can enrol in subjects offered in Singapore for part of their course as study-abroad students.

International students considering study at JCU should refer to the JCU International Postgraduate Prospectus.

Areas of study available within the School include:

• Accounting

• Econometrics

• Economics

• Finance

• Hospitality Management

• Human Resources Management

• Information Technology

• International Business

• Management

• Marketing

• Tourism

• Creativity and Innovation

• Conflict Management and Resolution.

Professional programsThe School’s professional programs are internationally recognised, taking an interdisciplinary and thematic approach to teaching,. With interactive and activity-based small-group learning, teaching staff are often leading researchers in their fields. For flexibility, business and accounting programs are offered after hours in Cairns and Townsville, with some intensive weekend workshops.

MBA and MPAJCU’s successful Master of Business Administration (MBA) program includes a general stream or majors in:


• Conflict Management and Resolution

• Human Resource Management

• International Tourism

• Managerial Accounting

• Marketing.

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) offers accredited accounting qualifications to graduates from non-accounting backgrounds. It is fully accredited by both CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Joint masters options are available for the MBA and MPA.

Tourism The School’s programs have met the Associate Member Assessment criteria of THE-ICE (International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education). Tropical northern Queensland is one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations and offers many opportunities for tourism studies and research, especially in the areas of ecotourism and sustainable tourism.

Information technology Information technology programs are designed for those wishing to upgrade existing IT skills, or those who wish to gain IT qualifications from a non-IT background, and are accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The Masters of Information Technology (and the extended program) has three majors, each with its own distinct flavour and direction:

• Business Informatics

• Interactive Technologies and Games Design

• Computing and Networking.

EconomicsJCU’s contemporary Master of Economics (MEc) program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Majors are offered within the Master of Economics in two study areas,

School of BusinessOffering internationally respected courses in business, economics, management, marketing, tourism, and information technology


which are highly complementary to the economics discipline:

• International Political Economy

• Environmental Management.

Alternatively, students who wish to deepen their research skills can write a minor research thesis to round off their MEc.

Research centres and collaborationsThe School works closely with industry groups across northern Queensland, and collaborates with government agencies. Tourism is a focussed strength in the Faculty, with a recent Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) score of ‘4’ indicating world class excellence and recognition.

Current research interests• Management Accounting Control

Systems (MCS)

• Water pricing and related issues

• The impact of carbon pricing and trading on accounting reports and practice

• Development of interactive multimedia for introductory accounting

• E-Research methods and tools

• Safety and security in tourism – terrorism and war

• M-Learning (mobile learning)

• Aboriginal economic development

• Seniors and service behaviours

• Organisational ethics and ethical climate

• Service quality assessment

• Entrepreneurship

• The impacts of low cost airlines

• Pattern analysis, classification and data mining

• Business service interface

• Social media

• Cross cultural management

• Consumer behaviour in a service context.

ContactsFaculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts

townsviLLe

Tel: (07) 4781 6880Fax: (07) 4781 4021<[email protected]>

cairns

Tel: (07) 4232 1451<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/business

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Professor Natalie StoecklTropical Leader Professor of Economics – The Cairns Institute

‘Economics is one of the most popular degree majors anywhere in the world. It’s versatile and valuable across a range of businesses.’

Professor Stoeckl, an Economics Professor whose interests in environmental economics, together with the tropical location of JCU’s Townsville campus, has spurred on her cross-disciplinary work.

‘JCU is located in a region where there is pressure on economics, together with an abundance of natural resources. This creates interesting work for multi-disciplinary economists. There is an obvious focus on development, but the environment as well as the people also need to be considered.’

Professor Stoeckl considers the ability to combine disciplines in an economics degree, available at JCU, a great opportunity for creating a career.


Business

Graduate Certificate of Accounting

t c br 0.5

abbreviation: GCertAcc

mode: internal; full/part time

credit points: 12 (4 subjects)

code: 23511


entry requirements

An undergraduate degree in any discipline equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent

or

At least five years of appropriate professional or management experience that meets the approval of the Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete any four of the Master of Professional Accounting subjects.

Graduate Diploma of Accounting

t c br 1

abbreviation: GDipAcc



code: 23506


entry requirements

An undergraduate degree in any discipline equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent

or

At least five years of appropriate professional or management experience that meets the approval of the Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete any eight of the Master of Professional Accounting subjects.

Master of Professional Accounting

t c s br 1.5 abbreviation: MPA(CW)



code: 25204


entry requirements

An undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree in any non-accounting discipline, or other qualifications deemed equivalent

or

A Graduate Certificate of Accounting.

course structure

Students must successfully complete the 12 core subjects.

Core SuBjeCTS CO5103:03 Management AccountingCO5109:03 Corporate FinanceCO5117:03 Introduction to AccountingCO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance ServicesCO5119:03 Business LawCO5120:03 Taxation LawCO5121:03 Law of Business OrganisationsCO5122:03 Accounting for CorporationsCO5123:03 Advanced Issues in AccountingCO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingCO5125:03 Economics for ManagersCO5126:03 Strategic Performance Management (unavailable after mid 2014) ORLB5235:03 Practical or Research Project (available after mid 2014)

from beginning of 2015

Master of Professional Accounting

t c br 2

abbreviation: MPA(CW)



code: 25204


Accounting

Accounting is a vital function within all organisations and provides the key financial information that enables private and public sector organisations to take economic decisions and plan their activities effectively.

JCU offers the following accounting programs to graduates from any discipline:

• Graduate Certificate of Accounting

• Graduate Diploma of Accounting

• Master of Professional Accounting

• Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration (joint masters, see Business Administration).

These programs provide training in the key areas of accounting and finance. Subjects in business law and economics provide additional expertise for modern accounting careers.

Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting are eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Subjects successfully completed for the Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Graduate Certificate of Accounting can be credited towards the Master of Professional Accounting.

A joint masters program is available with the Master of Business Administration. See JOINT MASTERS (MPA-MBA).

enquiriesFaculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts

TownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6880<[email protected]>

CairnsTel: (07) 4232 1451<[email protected]>

Graduate Certificate of Accounting

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management

Graduate Diploma of Economics

Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Master of Economics

Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Master of Information Technology

Master of Information Technology (Extended)

patHways courses to researcH degrees

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods (see page 13)

Graduate Diploma of Research Methods (see page 13)

joint degrees

Master of Business Administration-Master of Conflict Management and Resolution

Master of Business Administration-Master of Information Technology

Master of Business Administration-Master of Information Technology (Extended)

Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration

Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration

Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration

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Applicants without a first degree would be required to progress from the Graduate Certificate to the MBA.

The Master of Business Administration will change for mid-year entry in 2014. The new program is explained within the current program description. Contact the Faculty for further advice.

enquiries




Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

t c br 0.5 m

abbreviation: GCertBusAdmin


code: 24711



entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty

or

At least five years of appropriate management experience that meets the approval of the Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete the core subject plus a further three subjects from the MBA Core and/or the MBA Outer Core, or from a Major (see page 27). This option is unavailable after mid 2014.

Core SuBjeCTLB5214:03 Current Business Issues

From mid-year 2014 STudenTS muST SuCCeSSFuLLy ComPLeTe:

LB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for ManagersLB5236:03 Comparative Global Business SystemsLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5205:03 People in Organisations

Master of Business Administration (General Stream)

t c s br 2 * m abbreviation: MBA



code: 24704


*or 1.5 years full-time intensive

entry requirements

An undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty

or

A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

course structure

Students must successfully complete:

• Five core subjects; plus

• Two subjects from the MBA Outer Core; plus

• Three subjects from either the MBA Outer Core or any MBA major; plus

• Two subjects from any postgraduate level subjects.

mBa Core SuBjeCTSLB5214:03 Current Business IssuesLB5215:03 Strategy and LeadershipLB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global ContextLB5212:03 Financial Foundations for Managers

Plus one subject from:LB5217:03 Community ProjectLB5218:03 Business Plan

Business

Business administration

JCU’s business administration programs provide advanced knowledge, understanding, and analytical skills for managing in the 21st century.

This involves using a wide range of knowledge and research from the social sciences, applied sciences, and humanities to develop interdisciplinary and thematic frameworks that enable managers to successfully analyse, strategically plan, and implement decisions.

The disciplines of economics, finance, marketing, human resource management, accounting, business law, information technology, strategy and leadership, and statistics are used to understand the key themes that confront all managers and organisations.

Themes include responsible management practices, globalisation, technology and innovation, individual identity and career development, corporate governance, sustainability, risk and value creation, entrepreneurship and decision-making, the knowledge economy, leadership and change, and strategy.

At JCU, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is available as a general program, providing a broad management education covering all major aspects of business administration. It is also available with majors providing a specialist focus in Managerial Accounting, Conflict Management and Resolution, Human Resource Management, Marketing, or International Tourism.

The MBA general program is also available in joint programs, see page 30.

The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (unavailable after mid 2014) are available to students seeking shorter courses in business administration, or for those who wish to progress to an MBA incrementally.

entry requirements


or

A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Accounting

course structure

Students must successfully complete the four foundation subjects and 12 core subjects.

FoundaTion SuBjeCTSLB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for ManagersLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5236:03 Comparative Global Business Systems

Core SuBjeCTS

Select 12 subjectsCO5103:03 Management AccountingCO5109:03 Corporate FinanceCO5117:03 Introduction to AccountingCO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance ServicesCO5119:03 Business LawCO5120:03 Taxation LawCO5121:03 Law of Business OrganisationsCO5122:03 Accounting for CorporationsCO5123:03 Advanced Issues in AccountingCO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingCO5125:03 Economics for ManagersLB5235:03 Practical or Research Project (available after mid 2014)


mBa ouTer Core SuBjeCTS

Select two subjects:LB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementCO5125:03 Economics for ManagersCO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling (compulsory subject for Managerial Accounting major)CO5119:03 Business Law LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise (compulsory subject for International Tourism major)CP5603:03 Advanced E-SecurityLB5209:03 Managing GloballyLB5500:03 Negotiation (compulsory subject for Conflict Management and Resolution major)

oTHer SuBjeCTS

Three subjects from the Outer Core (see above) or any MBA major (see below);

Plus two subjects from any Level-5 postgraduate subjects.

for mid-year entry 2014

Master of Business Administration (General Stream)

t c s † br e 2 * m abbreviation: MBA



code: 100904


* 1.5 years full-time intensive with no major

† from 2015

course structure

FoundaTion SuBjeCTSLB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for ManagersLB5236:03 Comparative Global Business SystemsLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5205:03 People in Organisations

Core SuBjeCTSLB5228:03 The Changing Business EnvironmentLB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable WorldLB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and OperationsLB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance

LB5232:03 Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media and MarketingLB5233:03 Strategic and Responsible Innovation ManagementLB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational ChangeLB5235:03 Practical or Research Project

Plus select six credit points of any Level-5 subjects

Plus select six credit points from subjects with a prefix of LB5 (Law and Business), CO5 (Accounting and Finance), CP5 (Computer Science/IT), EC5 (Economics), TO5 (Tourism), CV5 (Creative Arts)

Master of business administration with a major

The MBA is available with a major, providing general management skills with a substantial focus upon a particular industry or occupations.

The following Master of Business Administration programs will change, as indicated, for mid-year entry in 2014.

The majors detailed here are:

• Conflict Management and Resolution (Townsville, and external)

• Human Resources Management (Singapore – available until start of 2015)

• International Tourism (Townsville only – unavailable after mid 2014)

• Managerial Accounting (Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville – unavailable after mid 2014; Singapore – available until start of 2015)

• Marketing (Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville – unavailable after mid 2014; Singapore – available until start of 2015)

• Creativity and Innovation (available in Singapore, Townsville and externally from 2015).

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Margaret DarvenizaStudying Master of Business AdministrationThe Director Community Services Cassowary Coast Regional Council

‘I was able to apply my MBA assessments to my professional business roles. It made the learning more real and more relevant.’

When Margaret started her MBA she was managing a learning and development consultancy. She went on to become the Regional Development Officer for Advance Cairns and, Chairman of the Board of Skills 360, Australia. Margaret studied the MBA to gain a theoretical knowledge base, and apply it to the practical business skills she already possessed.

‘The course was great. It took me out of my comfort zone, and forced me to become more versatile.’

Along with the networking, Margaret believes the MBA gave her the confidence to apply for higher-level, management positions. She now deals with strategy development, mentoring staff, budgeting and community engagement.


confLict management and resoLution major

This major is valuable for managers and professionals who manage conflict in the workplace on a regular basis.

This major focusses on conflict analysis, conflict resolution processes, ethics, and reflective practice, with the opportunity to consider specific conflict contexts. This major is taught on the Townsville campus, with many subjects offered externally.

Human resource management (Hrm) major

This major is designed for those wishing to enhance their awareness and understanding of issues relating to the management of people in the workplace.

This major explores:

• The strategic role of HRM in contemporary and future organisations

• Analyses critical issues relating to cross-cultural HRM activities of multi-national organisations, and smaller organisations working in a global context

• Examines the employment relationship, in particular the role of key players and institutional parties such as government, employer associations and unions, and their impact upon management and employees.

This major is a ‘must do’ for anyone interested in developing and maintaining positive human relations in the workplace, and improving productivity through its key assets – people.

internationaL tourism major

This major encompasses study in a dynamic and exciting industry, as tourism plays a major role in the local economy of most regions.

The major in International Tourism is designed to build on the solid business core of the MBA by providing a specialised understanding of the tourism industry. It has a strong focus on sustainable and nature-based tourism at both an individual business and destination level.

Business

Subjects include sustainable enterprise, managing tourism in protected areas, global destination competitiveness, and tourist management strategies.

A highlight of this major is an intensive week-long field trip through northern Queensland.

This major will appeal to graduates developing a management career in the tourism industry.

marketing major

This major is designed to give non-marketers a holistic view of the exciting and dynamic world of marketing. The core subject delivers a sound understanding of basic principles and language of marketing theory and practice will be achieved.

As the brand is the most important intangible asset of any organisation, an understanding of the theory and practical management of brands is essential when aligning brand and corporate strategy. Knowledge gained from these prior areas is leveraged into the global context, with a focus on marketing products and services internationally.

Engaging in marketing activities in a creative and innovative manner greatly enhances the potential for success in the market place. The inclusion of entrepreneurship in the major has been designed with this purpose in mind.

manageriaL accounting major

This major focusses on the use of accounting information by managers of organisations. Students will gain an understanding of the main financial statements produced by an accounting system and the processes by which these are developed.

Topics range from basic managerial accounting concepts to more complex issues of using accounting information systems for budgeting, profit planning, performance, and control, within a variety of organisational structures. The impacts of technology on business processes and business transactions are explored.

creativity and innovation major

This major focusses on the theory of how creative practice and creativity exists within, contributes to, and influences the modern world. Additionally, it looks at the principles behind design thinking, a methodology applied to find practical and creative solutions for problems or issues leading to the development of better products, services, processes, and strategies.

Students will develop insights into the origins and role of creativity and innovation in society, and how creativity in the contemporary world can be understood, explained, and applied across a range of contexts and scenarios. Topics of discussion and analysis will include the role of the creator, creative thinking, the creative process, team creativity, and creative ideas development.

enquiries




Master of Business Administration (major)

2 * m abbreviation: MBA

campus: see majors below



code: 24704


*or 1-year full-time intensive

entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty

or


course structures

The course structures and campus availability for each of the majors are listed below.

Students must successfully complete eight subjects from the MBA (see previous), and a further four subjects from within their major.

confLict management and resoLution major (townsviLLe, externaL)

Students must successfully complete five core MBA subjects, plus one subject from the MBA Outer Core, plus any two postgraduate subjects, plus the following subjects core to the major. Some subjects are offered externally.

Core SuBjeCTSLB5525:03 Conflict Analysis **LB5500:03 Negotiation**

Plus two subjects from:LB5514:03 Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution **LB5515:03 Workplace Conflict Management **LB5516:03 Facilitation **LB5519:03 Family Dispute Resolution LB5526:03 Conflict Management and Engagement **LB5528:03 Advanced Family Dispute ResolutionLB5529:03 Advanced Negotiations

** subjects offered internally and externally

from mid 2014 students wiLL instead undertake

LB5525:03 Conflict Analysis**LB5530:03 Conflict Resolution Processes**LB5531:03 Research and Writing in Conflict Management and Resolution*LB5533:03 Ethics and Reflective Practice in Conflict Management and Resolution**

* subjects are offered externally only** subjects offered internally and

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Human resource management major (singapore – available until start of 2015)

Students must successfully complete five core MBA subjects, one subject from the MBA Outer Core, plus any two postgraduate subjects, plus the following subjects core to the major.

Core SuBjeCTSLB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5305:03 Employment RelationsLB5303:03 International HRMLB5304:03 Contemporary Issues in HRM

marketing major (brisbane, cairns, townsville – unavailable after mid 2014; singapore – available until start of 2015)


Core SuBjeCTSLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5207:03 Managing Entrepreneurial EnterprisesLB5301:03 Global Marketing LB5302:03 Strategic Brand Management

internationaL tourism major (townsville – unavailable after mid 2014; singapore – available until start of 2015)


Core SuBjeCTSLB5203:03 Sustainable EnterpriseTO5005:03 Managing Tourism in Protected Areas (field trip)TO5103:03 Global Destination CompetitivenessTO5104:03 Tourism Management Strategies

manageriaL accounting major (townsville, cairns, brisbane – unavailable after mid 2014; singapore – available until start of 2015)


Core SuBjeCTSCO5117:03 Introduction to AccountingCO5103:03 Management AccountingCO5124:03 Data Analysis & Decision ModellingCO5126:03 Strategic Performance Management

creativity and innovation major (singapore, townsville and external – available from start of 2015)


core subjects

To be announced. Please contact the Faculty for further information.

Master of business administration (MBA) joint degrees

JCU’s MBA is also available as a joint degree with other Master programs:

• Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration

• Master of Business Administration-Master of Conflict Management and Resolution

• Master of Information Technology-Master of Business Administration

• Master of Information Technology (Extended)-Master of Business Administration

• Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration

• Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration.

enquiries

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative ArtsTownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6880<[email protected]>


MBA-Master of Conflict Management and Resolution

This course aims to produce graduates with a broadly based understanding of the theory, processes, and practical application of conflict management and resolution.

Please note, subject choices for this joint degree will change for mid-year entry in 2014. Contact the Faculty for further advice.

Master of Business Administration-Master of Conflict Management And Resolution

t 2 f m

abbreviation: MBA-MConflMgtResol

mode: flexible delivery/limited attendance/block; full/part time


code: 100904


entry requirements

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for both the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Conflict Management and Resolution.

course structure


• Seven Core subjects (21 credit points); plus

• Six Conflict Resolution subjects (18 credit points); plus

• One MBA Outer Core subject; plus

• Two subjects (six credit points) from the MBA Outer Core list, or any MBA majors (see Master of Business Administration with a major, page 27), or any postgraduate discipline.

core subjectsLB5500:03 Negotiation**LB5525:03 Conflict Analysis**LB5214:03 Current Business IssuesLB5215:03 Strategy and LeadershipLB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global ContextLB5212:03 Financial Foundations for Managers

Plus one subject from:LB5217:03 Community ProjectLB5218:03 Business PlanLB5213:03 Business and Industry – Professional Internship

* offered externally** offered internally and externally

ConFLiCT managemenT and reSoLuTion SuBjeCTS

Select six subjects:LB5501:03 Mediation ***LB5514:03 Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution *LB5515:03 Workplace Conflict Management **LB5516:03 Facilitation**LB5518:03 Advanced Mediation **LB5519:03 Family Dispute Resolution ***LB5521:03 Conflict, Reconciliation and Peace*LB5523:03 Research Project Part 1 of 2**LB5524:03 Research Project Part 2 of 2**LB5526:03 Conflict Management and Engagement **LB5527:03 Conflict Coaching ***LB5528:03 Advanced Family Dispute Resolution ***

* offered externally** offered internally and externally

*** offered internally only



Select at least one subject:LB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementCO5125:03 Economics for ManagersCO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingCO5119:03 Business Law LB5203:03 Sustainable EnterpriseLB5209:03 Managing Globally CP5603:03 Advanced E-Security

Or up to two approved Level-5 subjects from other disciplines considered complementary to the course.

from mid 2014 students wiLL instead undertake

core subjectsLB5525:03 Conflict Analysis**LB5530:03 Conflict Resolution Processes**LB5531:03 Research and Writing in Conflict Management and Resolution*LB5533:03 Ethics and Reflective Practice in Conflict Management and Resolution**LB5228:03 The Changing Business EnvironmentLB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable WorldLB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and OperationsLB5231:03 Corporate responsibility and GovernanceLB5232:03 Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media and MarketingLB5233:03 Strategic and Responsible Innovation ManagementLB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational ChangeLB5235:03 Practical or Research Project

Plus three credit points from any LB52-subject options

eLective subjects

Select four subjects:LB5514:03 Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution*LB5515:03 Workplace Conflict Management** LB5516:03 Facilitation **LB5519:03 Family Dispute Resolution ***LB5526:03 Conflict Management and Engagement**LB5528:03 Advanced Family Dispute Resolution***

* offered externally only** offered internally and externally*** offered internally only

Master of Information Technology-MBA

There is a growing demand for graduates skilled in a range of IT technologies – multimedia, computing, networking, and software technologies. In addition, there is worldwide demand for graduates with the critical business skills and acumen to who can leverage technical skills into profitable products and services.

These joint degrees at JCU provide training in a variety of computer support skills and include preparation for industry standard certification in Cisco and Microsoft technologies.

The objective is to provide theory and practical skills in accounting, finance management, marketing, operations management, e-business technologies, multimedia, programming, networking, and software. The programs emphasise advanced people and project management skills, together with ethical behaviour and professional vigour.

The extended version of the program provides a path for non-computer science/IT graduates seeking to move into IT use and management jobs.

The program has four extension subjects, which may contain undergraduate subjects that should be completed early in the program.

‘Extended’ terminology does not appear on the graduate testamur.

Also note, subject choices for this joint degree will change for mid-year entry in 2014. Contact the Faculty for further advice.



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Master of Information Technology-Master of Business Administration

t c s * br 2 m abbreviation: MInfTech-MBA(CW)



code: 50504


* domestic students can enrol through JCU’s study-abroad program

entry requirements

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for both the MBA and the Master of Information Technology. Consideration is given for other qualifications or practical experience.

course structure


• Five MBA Core subjects (15 credit points); plus

• Two MBA Outer Core subjects (six credit points); plus

• Six MIT Core subjects (18 credit points); plus

• One MIT Optional subject (three credit points); plus

• Two subjects (six credit points) from the MIT Optional subjects list, MBA list, or any other postgraduate discipline.

mBa Core SuBjeCTSLB5214:03 Current Business IssuesLB5215:03 Strategy and LeadershipLB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global ContextLB5212:03 Financial Foundations for Managers

Plus one subject from:LB5217:03 Community Project; orLB5218:03 Business Plan


Select at least two subjects:LB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementCO5125:03 Economics for ManagersCO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingCO5119:03 Business Law

LB5203:03 Sustainable EnterpriseLB5209:03 Managing GloballyLB5500:03 Negotiation

from mid 2014 students wiLL instead undertake**

core subjectsLB5228:03 The Changing Business EnvironmentLB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable WorldLB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and OperationsLB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and GovernanceLB5232:03 Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media and MarketingLB5233:03 Strategic and Responsible Innovation ManagementLB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational ChangeLB5235:03 Practical or Research Project

** the original selection of MBA subjects are available in Singapore until the start of 2015

mit core subjectsCP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and DesignCP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and CommissioningCP5310:03 E-Business TechnologiesCP5503:03 Enterprise Database Systems – OracleCP5603:03 Advanced E-SecurityCP5605:03 Advanced Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

mit optionaL subjects

Select at least one subject:CP5110:03 Cryptography (not available 2014)CP5520:03 Advanced Database and Applications (not available 2014)CP5601:03 Advanced Data Communication Principles (not available 2014)CP5307:03 Advanced Mobile Technology CP5604:03 Advanced Game DesignCP5607:03 Advanced Human Computer InteractionCP5608:03 Advanced Animation TechniquesCP5609:03 Intelligent Agents and Simulation

Plus select a further two subjects (six credit points) from the MIT Options subject list, the MBA subject list, or from any other postgraduate discipline.


Master of Information Technology(Extended)-Master of Business Administration

t c s * br 2.5 m abbreviation: MInfTech(Ext)-MBA



code: 50514A



entry requirements

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for both the MBA and the Master of Information Technology (Extended).

course structure

Students must successfully complete the following subjects, in addition to the subjects for the MBA and the Master of Information Technology (see page 31).

maSTer oF inFormaTion TeCHnoLogy (exTended) SuBjeCTS

Select four subjects:CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming ICP1300:03 Introduction to Programming IICP1500:03 Conceptual Modelling

Plus any Level-2 or Level-3 Computer Programming (CP) subject for which pre-requisites have been met and is available. Contact the Faculty for further information.

Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management-MBA

This joint master level qualification is an innovative program that combines tourism, hospitality, and business management to give students the management skills required to be a tourism and hospitality industry professional.

Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management-Master of Business Administration

s * br 2 m abbreviation: MITHM-MBA(CW)



code: 101104



entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete 14 core subjects (42 credit points) and two Elective subjects (six credit points).

Core SuBjeCTS

Select 14 subjects:LB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global ContextLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5203:03 Sustainable EnterpriseLB5205:03 People in Organisations LB5212:03 Financial Foundations for Managers

LB5214:03 Current Business IssuesLB5215:03 Strategy and Leadership

plus one subject from:LB5217:03 Community ProjectLB5218:03 Business Plan

plus these subjects:TO5101:03 Tourism Systems AnalysisTO5102:03 Tourism and Hospitality Operations ManagementTO5103:03 Global Destination CompetitivenessTO5104:03 Tourist Management StrategiesTO5202:03 Economic Decision-making in the Hospitality IndustryTO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial

eLeCTive SuBjeCTS

Select any two Level-5 subjects.

from mid-year 2014 seLect tHe foLLowing subjects**

core subjects

LB5228:03 The Changing Business EnvironmentLB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable WorldLB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and OperationsLB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and GovernanceLB5232:03 Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media and MarketingLB5233:03 Strategic and Responsible Innovation ManagementLB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational ChangeLB5235:03 Practical or Research ProjectLB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise TO5101:03 Tourism Systems Analysis TO5102:03 Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management TO5103:03 Global Destination Competitiveness TO5104:03 Tourist Management Strategies TO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private & CommercialTO5002:03 Tourism and the Environment

Plus three credit points of any LB52 (Law and Business Level 5) subjects

** the original selection of subjects are available in Singapore until the start of 2015

Master of Professional Accounting-MBA

This joint masters is designed to provide graduates with skills to operate as professional accountants, and to prepare them for senior management positions. The course provides training in the key areas of accounting and finance, as well as exposing students to key management areas such as strategy and leadership, human relations, marketing, business law, taxation, economics, and business information systems.

Graduates are eligible for entry to associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Subjects successfully completed for the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate of Accounting can be credited towards the Master of Professional Accounting.

Master of Professional Accounting-Master of Business Administration

t c br 2 m

abbreviation: MPA-MBA(CW)



code: 25404


entry requirements


or

A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Accounting, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

course structure

Students must successfully complete the following 12 subjects within the MPA Program, and a further four subjects from the MBA Program.



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mPa Program SuBjeCTSCO5103:03 Management AccountingCO5109:03 Corporate FinanceCO5117:03 Introduction to AccountingCO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance ServicesCO5119:03 Business LawCO5120:03 Taxation LawCO5121:03 Law of Business OrganisationsCO5122:03 Accounting for CorporationsCO5123:03 Advanced Issues in AccountingCO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingCO5125:03 Economics for ManagersCO5126:03 Strategic Performance Management

mBa Program SuBjeCTSLB5214:03 Current Business IssuesLB5215:03 Strategy and LeadershipLB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global Context

Plus one of these:LB5217:03 Community ProjectLB5218:03 Business Plan

from mid-year 2014 – seLect tHe foLLowing subjects

core subjectsCO5103:03 Management AccountingCO5109:03 Corporate FinanceCO5117:03 Introduction to AccountingCO5118:03 Auditing and Assurance ServicesCO5119:03 Business LawCO5120:03 Taxation LawCO5121:03 Law of Business OrganisationsCO5122:03 Accounting for CorporationsCO5123:03 Advanced Issues in AccountingCO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingLB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable WorldLB5235:03 Practical or Research Project

Plus four subjects from:LB5228:03 The Changing Business EnvironmentLB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable WorldLB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and OperationsLB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and GovernanceLB5232:03 Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media and MarketingLB5233:03 Strategic and Responsible Innovation ManagementLB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational ChangeLB5530:03 Conflict Resolution Processes

Master of Public Health-MBA

This joint masters has been designed to enable health professionals to gain advanced management skills while undertaking further study in their area of specialisation.

The program aims to develop knowledge and skills for:

• Understanding current major public health and management issues

• Managing information and human financial resources within health care delivery organisations

• Critical analysis by health managers in the context of national and global economic and political environments

• Identification and analysis of management issues in health care delivery organisations, and the identification of appropriate solutions.

enquiries

mPH Program, School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine & Rehabilitation SciencesTel: (07) 4781 6107<[email protected]>

mBa Program, Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative ArtsTownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6880<[email protected]>

Master of Public Health – Master of Business Administration

t 2 m abbreviation: MPH-MBA(CW)

mode: internal/block; full/part time

credit points: 48

code: 72604


entry requirements

Applicants must meet the entry requirements for both the Master of Public Health and the Master of Business Administration.

course structure

Public Health subjects are offered through a variety of modes including block mode (on-campus intensives) and external (distance education). Business subjects are offered internally and in block mode.

mpH program

Students must successfully complete the seven core subjects, and one elective subject.

core subjects TM5515:03 Epidemiology for Public HealthTM5526:03 Public Health EconomicsTM5516:03 Biostatistics for Public Health TM5541:03 Managing Effective Health

Programs

Plus one subject from:TM5502:03 Tropical Public HealthTM5528:03 Health Promotion

Plus one subject from:TM5513:03 Public Health ManagementTM5563:03 Public Health Leadership and

Crisis Management

Plus one subject from:TM5525:03 Communicable Disease ControlTM5514:03 Environmental Health

eLeCTive SuBjeCTS

Select one subject from:TM5002:03 Infectious DiseasesTM5501:03 Tropical MedicineTM5502:03 Tropical Public HealthTM5503:03 Human ParasitologyTM5506:03 Social Science in Public HealthTM5508:03 Diving and Marine Medicine TM5510:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HealthTM5512:03 Travel MedicineTM5513:03 Public Health ManagementTM5514:03 Environmental HealthTM5518:03 Medical EntomologyTM5524:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Tropical CommunitiesTM5525:03 Communicable Disease ControlTM5527:03 ProjectTM5528:03 Health PromotionTM5534:03 Tropical PaediatricsTM5536:03 Refugee HealthTM5540:03 Public Health and the WorkplaceTM5541:03 Managing Effective Health Programs

TM5542:03 Clinical Travel MedicineTM5555:03 Infection Control in Health Care SettingsTM5557:03 Disaster Health ManagementTM5558:03 Public Health and Bioterrorism TM5560:03 Aeromedical Retrieval TM5562:03 Reproductive Health in Developing Countries TM5563:03 Public Health Leadership and Crisis Management TM5564:03 Acute Care in Resource Poor EnvironmentsTM5565:03 Clinical Review of Aeromedical Retrieval ActivityTM5566:03 Clinical Care Skills in Aeromedical RetrievalsTM5567:03 Flight Crew Skills in Aeromedical RetrievalsTM5568:03 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and PlanningTM5569:03 Health Promotion Strategies and Methods TM5570:03 Health Promotion Research and EvaluationTM5571:03 Public Health PlacementTM5573:03 Injury Prevention and Safety PromotionHS5101:03 Contemporary Issues in Primary Health Care ResearchHS5102:03 Qualitative Research Methods for Health ProfessionalsHS5411:03 Community Rehabilitation for Health ProfessionalsIA5119:03 Empowerment and Change

Please note, subjects are offered based on minimum student enrolments.

mba program

Students must successfully complete the five core subjects, plus three subjects from the MBA Outer Core.

Core SuBjeCTSLB5214:03 Current Business IssuesLB5212:03 Financial Foundations for ManagersLB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global ContextLB5215:03 Strategy & Leadership

plus one subject from:LB5213:03 Business and Industry- Professional InternshipLB5217:03 Community ProjectLB5218:03 Business Plan

ouTer Core SuBjeCTS

Select three subjects:CO5119:03 Business LawCO5124:03 Data Analysis & Decision ModellingCO5125:03 Economics for ManagersCP5603:03 Advanced E-SecurityLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5203:03 Sustainable EnterpriseLB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5209:03 Managing Globally


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core subjectsLB5228:03 The Changing Business EnvironmentLB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable WorldLB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and OperationsLB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and GovernanceLB5232:03 Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media and MarketingLB5233:03 Strategic and Responsible Innovation ManagementLB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational ChangeLB5235:03 Practical or Research Project

Economics

JCU’s Master of Economics is designed for students with little prior background in economics, and will be of greatest benefit to those who: hold jobs that require a solid understanding of economics, aspire to be promoted to a job where a solid understanding of economics is expected; and/or are considering moving into sectors in which economics expertise is vital.

This program provides training in the key areas of economics, such as:

• Macroeconomic policy and financial markets, pricing, profitability, and firm behaviour

• Government intervention in the labour market, the environment, and health sector

• Regional economic disparities, development, and international trade

• Forecasting and econometrics.

The skills acquired by graduates enable them to help manage problems associated with a variety of issues, including (but not limited to) problems associated with the labour market, human resource management, exchange rates, profitability, politics, social welfare, financial fragility, and

the environment. Consequently, graduates find it easy to secure jobs in the government sector, in the financial sector, and in large private firms.

The Master of Economics is available in two majors – International Political Economy, and Environmental Management – encompassing study areas that are highly complementary to the economics discipline. Alternatively, students who wish to deepen their research skills can decide to write a minor research thesis to round off their Master of Economics.

The Graduate Diploma of Economics is available for students who have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than economics. It is designed to help prepare graduates to be economic analysts in the public or private sector, and serves as a stepping stone towards completing the Master of Economics.

All subjects are expected to be available in external mode in 2014.

The Graduate Diploma of Economics can be credited towards the Master of Economics by coursework.

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Graduate Diploma of Economics

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Students must successfully complete the first year requirements (Level-1 subjects) of the Master of Economics by coursework. On completion, students may either graduate, or transfer into the second year of the Master of Economics by coursework.

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entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree or qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty, or completion of the Graduate Diploma of Economics

course structure

Students who have successfully completed at least one introductory economics subject, and one introductory statistics subject during their undergraduate degree, must successfully complete the following list of subjects in the first year of their Master of Economics.

LeveL 1 SuBjeCTSEC5202:03 Cost Benefit AnalysisEC5204:03 Managerial EconomicsEC5205:03 Economic Growth and Sustainable Development EC5206:03 Macroeconomic PolicyEC5207:03 Contemporary Economic Policy and Social WelfareEC5216:03 Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation in Economics EC5217:03 Behavioural Economics and Sustainable PolicyEC5218:03 Economics & Sustainable Resource Management

Students who have not completed at least one introductory economics subject and/or one introductory statistics subject in their undergraduate degree must successfully complete their equivalents (CO5125:03 Economics

for Managers and CO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling) before undertaking the subjects listed above.

Students should seek enrolment advice, as it may affect the sequencing of subjects.

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Students can choose from:

• International Political Economy Major

• Environmental Management Major

• General Major

• Minor Thesis.

The Minor Thesis is only available to students who complete the first year of the Master of Economics with a grade point average in excess of 5.5. This is not available to students who commence mid year.

internationaL poLiticaL economy major

International Political Economy is the specialist area of Economics that harnesses the fundamental links between economics and politics.

This major prepares students for a career in the international relations arena, studying global governance structures and democratisation processes on the back of a strong economics fundament.

SuBjeCTSBU4062:03 Current Issues in Business ResearchEC5129:03 Personnel EconomicsEC5214:03 Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance

plus one subject from:EC4703:03 Advanced EconometricsEC5213:03 Financial Econometrics

plus four subjects from:AN5006:03 Asia-Pacific Development – Culture and GlobalisationLB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global ContextPL5002:03 Policy Analysis and ManagementPL5003:03 Governance, Democratisation and the StatePL5110:03 Government and Politics in Developing AreasPL5153:03 International Relations and Global GovernancePL5250:03 Australia and World Politics


environmentaL management major

Environmental Management is the specialist area of economics that focusses on the key links between economics and the environment. Studying issues such as environmental sustainability and the management of protected environments on the back of a strong economics fundament, this major prepares students for a career in any area relating to natural resource and/or environmental management – either within the private or public sector, or with an international non-government organisation (NGO).

Theories studied in this major will be applied within the context of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest, two World Heritage Areas at JCU’s doorstep.



plus four subjects from:EV5001:03 Environmental and Regional PlanningEV5002:03 Environmental Impact AssessmentEV5003:03 Environmental EconomicsEV5020:03 Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and ConservationEV5200:03 Terrestrial Resource ManagementEV5208:03 World Heritage and National Estate ProcessesEV5210:03 Management of Marine Protected AreasEV5601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental ManagementEV5701:03 Managing Coastal and Marine EnvironmentsLB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise

generaL major



plus four subjects from:CO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5203:03 Sustainable EnterpriseLB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5207:03 Managing Entrepreneurial EnterprisesLB5215:03 Strategy and LeadershipLB5500:03 NegotiationLB5514:03 Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution

minor tHesis

Students who wish to put their acquired research skills to practice can decide to round off their Master of Economics by writing a minor thesis. Under the specialist guidance of one of our dedicated staff, students spend six months completing a research thesis on a topic of their choice. Writing a minor thesis prepares students for a career in academia, or similar work environments where specialist research skills are imperative. This is not available to students who commence mid year.

SuBjeCTSBU4062:03 Current Issues in Business ResearchBU4070:03 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2 BU4071:12 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2EC5214:03 Case Studies in Applied Economics and Finance

Plus one subject from:EC4703:03 Advanced EconometricsEC5213:03 Financial Econometrics

Information technology

The information technology (IT)industry is one of the fast-growing industries. Information technology professionals are in demand across all sectors of the economy in Australia and around the world.

JCU offers the following programs to graduates from IT, computer science, or a related field to further their knowledge skills:

• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

• Master of Information Technology

• Master of Information Technology (extended)

• Joint masters with MBA, see ‘Master of Business Administration joint degrees’.

The Master of Information Technology (extended) is intended for graduates of other disciplines.

There are three majors available within the Master of Information Technology (and the Extended program):

• Business Informatics

• Interactive Technologies and Games Design

• Computing and Networking.

enquiries




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An undergraduate degree in information technology or a related discipline, or other qualifications deemed equivalent

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Evidence of professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School and Faculty

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Students must successfully complete any three core subjects (nine credit points), plus one elective subject (three credit points) from the subject lists below.

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Core SuBjeCTSCP5310:03 E-Business TechnologiesCP5503:03 Enterprise Database Systems – Oracle (not available 2014)CP5601:03 Advanced Data Communication Principles (not available 2014)CP5307:03 Advanced Mobile TechnologyCP5603:03 Advanced E-SecurityCP5604:03 Advanced Game DesignCP5605:03 Advanced Data Mining and Knowledge DiscoveryCP5607:03 Advanced Human Computer InteractionCP5608:03 Advanced Animation TechniquesCP5609:03 Intelligent Agents and Simulation

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An undergraduate degree in information technology, or a related discipline

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Students must select a major and successfully complete the eight core subjects and four elective subjects (12 credit points).

business informatics major

Core SuBjeCTSCP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and DesignCP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and CommissioningCP5310:03 E-Business Technologies CP5503:03 Enterprise Database Systems – Oracle (not available 2013)CP5603:03 Advanced E-SecurityCP5605:03 Advanced Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery CO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision ModellingLB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation

eLeCTive SuBjeCTS

Select two subjects (six credit points) from any Level-5 LB- and/or CP-prefix subjects;

Plus two subjects (six credit points) from any Level-5 subjects.

interactive tecHnoLogies and games design major

Core SuBjeCTSCP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and DesignCP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and CommissioningCP5310:03 E-Business Technologies CP5607:03 Advanced Human Computer InteractionCP5603:03 Advanced E-Security CP5604:03 Advanced Game DesignCP5608:03 Advanced Animation Techniques CP5609:03 Intelligent Agents and Simulation

eLeCTive SuBjeCTS

Select two subjects (six credit points) from any Level-5 LB- and/or CP-prefix subjects;


computing and networking major

core subjectsCP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and DesignCP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and CommissioningCP5601:03 Advanced Data Communication Principles (not available 2014)CP5307:03 Advanced Mobile Technologies CP5603:03 Advanced E-Security

CP5605:03 Advanced Data Mining and Knowledge DiscoveryCP5607:03 Advanced Human Computer InteractionCP5602:03 Advanced Algorithm Analysis

eLeCTive SuBjeCTS

Two subjects (six credit points) from any Level-5 LB- and/or CP- prefix subjects;


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entry requirements

An undergraduate degree in any discipline

course structure

Students must select a major and successfully complete four additional subjects from the Extended subjects listed below.

Core SuBjeCTS:CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming ICP1300:03 Introduction to Programming IICP1500:03 Conceptual Modelling

eLeCTive SuBjeCTS

Select one subject (three credit points) from any Level-1, 2 or 3 CP-prefix subjects.

Tourism

The School’s programs have met the Associate Member Assessment criteria of the International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE). Tourism programs available at JCU include:

• Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management

• Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management (unavailable from mid-year 2014)

• Master of Business Administration majoring in International Tourism (unavailable from mid-year 2014)

• Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

• Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – MBA.

enquiries

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative ArtsTel: (07) 4781 6880<[email protected]

Hospitality ManagementTourism arrivals to the northern Queensland region number over two million per year, generating over $490 million to the Australian economy, and approximately 30,000 jobs for which demand outstrips supply. Skills shortages in the hospitality and tourism industry are well recognised.

JCU’s School of Business recognises the need for more management level hospitality professionals. Its postgraduate programs in international hospitality management create a professional pathway for employees in this key industry.


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entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or evidence of professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School and Faculty

course structure

Students must successfully complete the four core subjects.

Core SuBjeCTS:LB5214:03 Current Business IssuesTO5102:03 Tourism and Hospitality Operations ManagementTO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and CommercialTO5202:03 Economic Decision-making in the Hospitality Industry

from mid-year 2014 seLectTO5102:03 Tourism and Hospitality Operations ManagementTO5101:03 Tourism Systems AnalysisLB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise TO5002:03 Tourism and the Environment

International Tourism and Hospitality ManagementThe Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management aims to develop student knowledge in the areas of business, hospitality management, and tourism management, with a view to ethical professional empowerment.

This course is also available as a joint degree with the Master of Business Administration (see page 33). It is an innovative joint master level qualification combining tourism, hospitality, and business management to give students

the management skills required to be a tourism and hospitality industry professional.

Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management

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entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent, or completion of the Graduate Certificate or Diploma of International Tourism and Hospitality Management

course structure

Students must successfully complete 12 of the following subjects. Advanced standing for relevant prior studies may be granted to a maximum of 18 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process.

Core SuBjeCTSLB5202:03 Marketing Management LB5203:03 Sustainable EnterpriseLB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5214:03 Current Business IssuesLB5215:03 Strategy and Leadership

Plus one subject from: LB5217:03 Community ProjectLB5218:03 Business Plan

Plus these subjects: TO5101:03 Tourism Systems AnalysisTO5102:03 Tourism and Hospitality Operations ManagementTO5103:03 Global Destination CompetitivenessTO5104:03 Tourist Management StrategiesTO5202:03 Economic Decision-making in the Hospitality Industry TO5203:03 Hospitality and Gastronomy: Social, Private and Commercial



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course structure

Students must successfully complete the following subjects.

FoundaTion SuBjeCTSLB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for ManagersLB5202:03 Marketing ManagementLB5205:03 People in OrganisationsLB5236:03 Comparative Global Business Systems

Core SuBjeCTSTO5102:03 Tourism and Hospitality Operations ManagementTO5101:03 Tourism Systems AnalysisLB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise TO5002:03 Tourism and the Environment.TO5103:03 Global Destination CompetitivenessTO5104:03 Tourist Management StrategiesTO5202:03 Economic decision-makingTO5203:03 Hospitality and GastronomyLB5235:03 Practical or research project

Plus six credit points from any LB52 (Level 5) subject

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Adam RehnStudying PhD in Information Technology

‘My PhD is a continuation of my honours work and is focussed on Computational Offloading, an enabling technology for ubiquitous computing, utilising the cloud. That’s an IT area that is really growing.’

Adam’s studies involve examining Computational Offloading Frameworks for mobile devices. As network connections can vary, such frameworks make offloading decisions for the phone, saving battery life and enhancing the performance of phone applications. Adam’s research specifically targets increasing the accuracy of resource-usage predictions, to improve offloading.

‘My JCU supervisor is really passionate. He’s a mobile phone guru who makes studying computer science fascinating and fun.’

By sharpening his broad intellectual tool-kit, Adam’s future opportunities include further IT research, academia or work as a software engineer in the private sector.


Research degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (Business)

Master of Philosophy (Business)

The School of Business offers research higher degrees for the following disciplines:

• Accounting

• Economics

• Marketing

• Management

• Information Technology

• Tourism.

The School provides a supportive atmosphere for research students, with academic staff easily accessible. Research students have opportunities to tutor within the undergraduate program, providing valuable experience for those wishing to pursue academic careers.

Visit the School online to find out more about research opportunities: www.jcu.edu.au/business

Please note, if proposed research involves working with children under 18 years of age, applicants must hold a Blue Card issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian, or equivalent. Find out more from: www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au

graduate researcH scHooL

Tel: (07 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Doctor of philosophy (Business)

The Doctor of Philosophy is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the ability for critical analysis and research that make a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the field of study.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel.

Doctor of Philosophy (Business)

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Mode: on campus; full/part time

Code: 29502

Tuition fees: see page 16

entry requirements

Entry to research higher degrees requires evidence of appropriate research capacity.

Applicants will require an appropriate first- or second-class (Division A) bachelor honours degree or a masters by research, or qualifications and research experience considered equivalent to this.

next step

Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. To look for an appropriate advisor, visit the Graduate Research School website and follow the link to ‘Find a advisor’: www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Master of philosophy (Business)

The Master of Philosophy offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

It is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel. This program is available part time.

JCU’s Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts offers a Master of Philosophy (Business) in the following fields of study:

• Economics

• Marketing

• Tourism

• Information Technology.

Master of Philosophy (Business)

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code: 104203


entry requirements



next step

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JCU’s School of Creative Arts is a vibrant artistic, cultural and intellectual community where excellence and quality underpin all activities and functions.

The School provides graduate learning and research experiences in the creative arts. Areas of study available at the School include:

• Photomedia

• Media design

• Design Thinking

• Visual Arts


• Time-Based Media

• Music and sound media

• Aesthetics, Art History, Design and Art Criticism

Special facilitiesThe School of Creative Arts houses state-of-the-art digital facilities at its complex on the Townsville campus. These include digital media laboratories, music technology laboratories, recording studios, music and performance rehearsal rooms, a performance space, a gallery, and multimedia and visual communication studios. The Cairns campus features a specialist art room, digital media lab, and performance rehearsal space.

Partnerships and collaborationsOpportunities for skill sharing and networking are available to students through the School’s links with local galleries, production companies, performance spaces, and museums, including:

• Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

• Cairns Regional Gallery

• Australian Festival of Chamber Music

• Umbrella Studio

• KickArts.

Research opportunitiesThe School offers a broad spectrum of research opportunities across the creative arts including both traditional and practice-based research. Creative artists can enhance their professional development with postgraduate studies, and the School attracts artists from around Australia and from abroad.

The School of Creative Arts offers flexibility to pursue research off campus and excellent supervision for research students, with highly qualified teaching staff, many of whom are practising artists.

School of Creative ArtsProviding high-quality graduate learning and research experiences in the creative arts


areas of researcH interest witHin tHe scHooL

• Artists’ Books

• Composition

• Creative Industries

• Creative Writing


• Design Media

• Graphic Design

• Inter-medial Arts

• Media and Communication Design

• Multimedia

• Music Technology

• Musical Composition

• Musical Criticism and Analysis

• Musical Performance

• New Media Arts

• Painting and Drawing

• Photography, Film, Video, Television

• Photomedia

• Playwriting

• Printmaking

• Sound

• Time-Based Media

• Visual Arts

• Visual Communication.

ContactsFaculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts

TownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6880Fax: (07) 4781 4021<[email protected]>

CairnsTel: (07) 4232 1451<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/business

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Professor Ryan DanielFaculty of Law Business and the Creative Arts

Years of study and performance as a classical pianist in South Africa and the United Kingdom, prepared Professor Ryan Daniel for a return to James Cook University in 1999 as a lecturer, where he had previously completed a Bachelor of Music Honours.

Professor Daniel, who lists his appointment as Foundation Head of the School of Creative Arts in 2007 as a highlight of his time at the Townsville campus is now an active researcher, teaching scholar and postgraduate supervisor.

‘The Townsville Creative Arts specialist facilities available at JCU are really very good, and the quality of these facilities assists graduates when they enter the workforce.’

Professor Daniel’s work with local council is beneficial for the community and the region’s economy. It is rewarding and he hopes it will assist graduates’ work prospects in North Queensland.



Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts




Graduate diploma of creative arts

This program is designed for graduates who wish to pursue studies in either a single or multiple study areas within the School of Creative Arts. A broad range of subjects is available, for pursuit of either a specific discipline or hybrid creative arts pathway. Subjects are available from:

• Communication Design

• Media Design

• Music and Digital Sound

• New Media Arts

• Photomedia

• Visual Arts.

furtHer information

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative ArtsTownsville Tel: (07) 4781 6880<[email protected]>

Cairns Tel: (07) 4232 1451<[email protected]>

Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts

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mode: internal/flexible delivery; full/part time


code: 104506


entry requirements

Applicants should have a 3-year bachelor degree, or other qualifications recognised by the Faculty as equivalent.

course structure

Students follow an individually tailored course of study to obtain a minimum of 24 credit points, as determined by the Head of School. Advanced standing of up to 12 credit points may be granted for prior study.

Research degrees available

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)

Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)

Research can follow pathways through creative production or more traditional theoretical methodologies.

Whatever the pathway, the research process is distilled in a written thesis as the ultimate documentation.

Other forms of documentation (for example video, film, records of exhibition, musical scores, CDs, etc.) can form an integral part of the thesis submission.

research fields include:

• Artists’ books

• Composition

• Creative industries

• Creative writing

• Creativity and innovation

• Graphic design

• Illustration

• Multimedia

• Music technology

• Musical composition

• Musical criticism and analysis

• Musical performance

• New media arts

• Painting and drawing

• Photography, film, video, television

• Playwriting

• Printmaking

• Time-based media

• Visual communication.



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This course is offered both on and off campus. The off-campus option requires attendance on campus for all the major milestone reviews and at least five days per year for consultation with the advisory panel.

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next step


Creative Arts staff research interests can also be found at: www.jcu.edu.au/soca/staff/

Master of philosophy (creative arts)

The Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) is a research degree integrating a candidate’s own artistic practice (evidenced in an exhibition/performance) and thesis submission. The integrated project encompasses the creative and theoretical underpinnings of the work.


Visit the School online at www.jcu.edu.au/soca

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entry requirements




Jane ModricDoctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)

‘The idea of a creative PhD really excited me. Having been a professional musician for 15 years, I refined my writing skills using a jazz methodology and approached writing for stage, as a musician.’

After completing a Masters in Creative Writing, Jane began her PhD by researching and writing her first play. She gained a APA scholarship and in 2013, ‘Soph and the Real World’ was produced by JUTE Theatre Company, Cairns. The play addresses issues relating to post-traumatic stress disorder and, how talking about difficult events can be therapeutic.

‘The JCU advisors were great and the PhD pushed me out of my comfort zone. I now have a very transferable skill-set.’

Jane has since been nominated for the Dean’s Award for Research Higher Degree Excellence.

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The School of Law is proud of its community links in Cairns and Townsville, and is strongly supported by the local profession.

The School’s postgraduate coursework and research degrees can enhance your career prospects, enable you to reskill, change career, or develop an area of personal interest.

Coursework programs for non-law graduates include the full suite of courses (Graduate Certificate and Masters degree) in conflict management and resolution. These courses provide valuable skills for a range of professions and work settings. The Master of Conflict Management and Resolution is available as a joint masters with the Master of Business Administration.

The Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies enables non-law graduates to undertake introductory legal studies, or formal qualifications, in areas of law that are relevant to their present or intended

work area. It is useful, for example, for those working as legal studies teachers, as para-legals, in public or private sector organisations with a significant legal involvement, in community organisations, and in the police service. They are also useful introductions to the law for those contemplating a full legal qualification, but who are not yet sure of the commitment.

For non-law graduates who want to obtain a full legal qualification, to practise law or to advance their qualifications and career, the School offers a Bachelor of Laws (graduate entry). This allows completion of an accredited legal qualification in the equivalent of three years of full-time study, instead of the normal four years. Information about this course is available from the JCU website, or the publication JCU Undergraduate Study Guide 2014.

Research opportunitiesThe School provides a supportive atmosphere for research law students, with academic staff easily accessible. Research students have opportunities to tutor in the undergraduate program, gaining valuable teaching experience for those wanting to pursue academic careers.

The School has recognised research strengths in:

• Taxation, corporate and commercial law

• Workplace relations law

• Sports law

• Torts

• Human rights law

• Native title and Indigenous people’s law

• Conflict management and resolution

• Conflict coaching

• Mediation

• Criminal law.

School of LawThe School of Law offers courses to enhance your career prospects locally, nationally and globally


areas of researcH interest witHin tHe scHooL

• Alternative dispute resolution

• Animal law

• Commercial and consumer law



• Constitutional law

• Contract, partnership and corporate law

• Criminal law

• Environmental law

• Equity

• Family law relating to same-sex couples and diverse families

• Indigenous people and the law

• International law

• Mediation


• Sports law

• Taxation law

• Torts

• Workplace relations law.

ContactsFaculty of Law, Business and Creative ArtstownsviLLe

Tel: (07) 4781 6880Fax: (07) 4781 4021<[email protected]>

cairns

Tel: (07) 4232 1451<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/business

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Associate Professor Samantha HardyCourse Director Masters in Conflict Management & Resolution

‘Conflict can create positive changes, but the problem is we don’t manage it well. Rather, people tend to avoid conflict, which makes them comfortable in the short term, but it is not an effective management strategy.’

After working as a lawyer, Associate Professor Samantha Hardy completed her Masters of Law and became an accredited mediator. She undertook a PhD, examining how people’s efforts to resolve their conflict impacted on their well-being.

At JCU, Associate Professor Hardy teaches mediation and conflict coaching, and researches the effective management of conflict. All the course lecturers are experienced practitioners in the field, with links to professional agencies.

‘The course is skills-based with simulations, role plays, and class discussions about communication strategies and conflict within different contexts and cultures. The students are diverse, enthusiastic, and want to grow.’



Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management and Resolution

Graduate Certificate of Family Dispute Resolution

Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies

Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies

Master of Conflict Management and Resolution

Master of Business Administration-Master of Conflict Management and Resolution (joint masters, see Business Administration, page 30)




Conflict management and resolution

This program is a dynamic and innovative program, offering postgraduate students and professional development participants a world-class learning experience. Our program is academically grounded and practice orientated. Students develop the knowledge and skills to analyse, manage and resolve conflict in a wide variety of contexts. Graduates are prepared to work in professions that deal directly with conflict, as well as in other professions that require conflict management skills.

The Graduate Certificate of Family Dispute Resolution provides the training required for accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in Australia. Students can also qualify for accreditation as a mediator and a conflict coach through subjects available in the Master of Conflict Management and Resolution.

The Master of Conflict Management and Resolution can be combined with the MBA, page 30.

enquiries

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts, TownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6880<[email protected]>

Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management and Resolution

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abbreviation: GCertConflMgtResol

mode: flexible delivery/limited attendance/block; part time

credit points: 12

code: 23411


*0.5 year fast track

entry requirements

Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, from this or another university; or other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts as equivalent to above

course structure

Students must complete:

Core SuBjeCTSLB5525:03 Conflict Analysis**LB5530:03 Conflict Resolution Processes**LB5531:03 Research and Writing in Conflict Management and Resolution*LB5533:03 Ethics and Reflective Practice in Conflict Management and Resolution**

* offered externally only** offered internally and externally

Graduate Certificate of Family Dispute Resolution

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mode: limited attendance/block; part time

credit points: 12

code: 10771


entry requirements

Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, from this or another university; or other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts as equivalent to above

course structure

Students must complete:

Core SuBjeCTSLB5525:03 Conflict Analysis**LB5501:03 Mediation***LB5519:03 Family Dispute Resolution***LB5528:03 Advanced Family Dispute Resolution***

**offered internally and externally***offered internally only

Master of Conflict Management and Resolution

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abbreviation: MConfMgtRes

mode: flexible delivery/limited attendance/block; full/part time

credit points: 48

code: 100604


entry requirements

Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, from this or another university; or other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and Creative arts as equivalent to above

advanced standing

Students with a degree in a cognate discipline may be entitled to advanced standing of up to 12 credit points. Students who also have significant relevant work experience may be entitled to advanced standing of up to 24 credit points.

course structure

Students must successfully complete four core subjects and 12 elective subjects.

Core SuBjeCTSLB5525:03 Conflict Analysis**LB5530:03 Conflict Resolution Processes**LB5531:03 Research and Writing in Conflict Management and Resolution*LB5533:03 Ethics and Reflective Practice in Conflict Management and Resolution**

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Select 12 subjectsLB5500:03 Negotiation**LB5529:03: Advanced Negotiation**LB5501:03 Mediation***LB5518:03 Advanced Mediation**LB5516:03 Facilitation**LB5514:03 Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution*LB5519:03 Family Dispute Resolution***LB5528:03 Advanced Family Dispute Resolution***



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Research degrees available

Doctor of Philosophy (Law)

Master of Laws

The School of Law has recognised research strengths in:

• Taxation, corporate and commercial law

• Workplace relations law

• Sports law

• Torts

• Criminal law


• Native title and Indigenous people’s law

• Family law relating to same-sex couples and diverse families



• Mediation.

Many of the academic staff have national and international reputations in these fields, and supervision at either level is available on both JCU’s Townsville and Cairns campuses.

The School provides an excellent atmosphere for research students, with academic staff easily accessible and good support available. Research students may have opportunities to tutor within the undergraduate program, providing valuable experience for those wishing to pursue academic careers.



Tel: (07) 4781 5861Fax: (07) 4781 6204<[email protected]>www.jcu.edu.au/grs

Law

LB5532:03 Topical Issues in Conflict Management and Resolution**LB5520:03 Conflict Management and Resolution Project**LB5521:03 Conflict, Reconciliation and Peace*LB5523:03 Research Project Part 1 of 2**LB5524:03 Research Project Part 2 of 2**LB5526:03 Conflict Management and Engagement**LB5527:03 Conflict Coaching***LB5515:03 Workplace Conflict Management*** offered externally only** offered internally and externally***offered internally only

Legal studies

These courses enable graduates from other disciplines (legal studies teachers, police officers, members of Indigenous agencies and environmental organisations, middle level managers from the public and private sectors, or those for whom law and/or legal studies is simply an interest) to undertake legal studies, often in specialist areas relevant to their present or intended employment.

Subjects successfully completed for these awards may be credited towards JCU’s Graduate Bachelor of Laws.

furtHer information

Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts, TownsvilleTel: (07) 4781 6880<[email protected]>


Graduate Certificate of Legal Studies

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abbreviation: GCertLegStud


credit points: 12

code: 23311


entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree, or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

course structure

Students are required to successfully complete 12 credit points from the School of Law’s extensive range of subjects. Students must plan their study program in consultation with the Head of School to ensure the appropriate sequence and selection of subjects. Where appropriate, students may be permitted to include other law-related subjects normally offered as part of the Business or Science degrees.

Advanced standing of up to three credit points for prior learning may be granted upon application.

Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies

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credit points: 24

code: 100806


entry requirements

An appropriate undergraduate degree, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the Faculty.

course structure

Students required to successfully complete 18 credit points from the School of Law’s extensive range of subjects. Students must plan their study program in consultation with the Head of School to ensure the appropriate sequence and selection of subjects. Where appropriate, students may be permitted to include other law-related subjects normally offered as part of the Business or Science degrees.

Advanced standing of up to three credit points for prior learning may be granted upon application.




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Doctor of philosophy (law)

The Doctor of Philosophy is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the ability to under-take critical analysis and research to make a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the field of study.


Doctor of Philosophy (Law)

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code: 69502



entry requirements



next step


Master of laws (research)

The Master of Laws offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD.


Master of Laws (Research)

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code: 64003



entry requirements



next step


Stephen SavageStudying Master of Conflict Management & Resolution Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Townsville Family Relationship Centre

‘When parents come together and agree on a plan for their children, you know you’re doing your job. It’s challenging, there are many different emotions, but ultimately you are making a difference to a child’s life.’

Steve Savage studied family law as a mature-age student, and became interested in the effects of family separation and divorce. After working with homeless youth and custody programs, he enrolled in a Master of Conflict Management and Resolution in 2012.

JCU organised a work placement for Steve at the Family Relationship Centre. He was subsequently offered a full-time position and now works with other agencies and referral services.

‘The JCU lecturers facilitated my mediation accreditation and delivered real-world experiences through class role plays based on actual cases. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.’

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TerminologyDefinitions of some common university terms

advanced standing – subjects completed at another university or education provider, which may count as credit towards subjects in a JCU degree. Also referred to as a ‘credit’.

australian student – an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder.

award – a degree, diploma or certificate from JCU’s approved list of awards.

bachelor degree – the first level of study at university, typically requiring three to four years of full-time study.

block mode – subjects offered in block mode require attendance at classes conducted in block teaching sessions; for example, over three consecutive weekends.

census date – the date on which a student’s enrolment in a subject is taken to be finalised.

commonwealth supported place – a higher education place for which the Commonwealth Government makes a contribution towards the cost of the student’s education.

course – a combination of subjects required to satisfy the requirements of an award (certificate, diploma or degree).

course coordinator – an academic who oversees the teaching of a course.

coursework program – a postgraduate course in which at least two thirds of the content comprises coursework subjects (i.e. not research).

credit – See ‘advanced standing’.

credit point – each subject has a credit point value, with most having a value of three credit points. Credit points are shown in the subject code as the last two numbers – for example, TM5512:03 Travel Medicine has three credit points.

cricos code – indicates a course offered to international students in Australia is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

degree – a university award at bachelor, master or doctoral level.

discipline – an area of study.

domestic student – an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen

elective subjects – subjects that are not core subjects of an award, but which may be studied and credited towards the award.

external mode – subjects and courses offered by flexible delivery (online and/or print materials) which do not require on-campus attendance for classes. There may, however, be

professional placements or some on-campus workshop requirements.

faculty – the organisation of several schools into an academic area responsible for the administration of courses.

fee-HeLp – a loan given to eligible tuition fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees.

fee-paying student – a student who pays tuition fees and is not Commonwealth supported.

full-time student – a normal full-time enrolment is 24 credit points, or eight 3-credit point subjects, per academic year.

gpa – a statistic indicating the success of a student in tertiary studies (grade point average).

graduates – those who receive an award following the completion of a defined course of study.

Hecs-HeLp – a loan available to eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth-supported places. The loan covers all or part of the student contribution.

Honours – an undergraduate award at a higher level of study, which usually contains a research component.

international student – a student who is not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen. Temporary residents of Australia are also classified as international.

joint masters – an award involving the combination of two coursework masters. These can be completed in less time than completing the courses separately.

major – an approved sequence of subjects in a discipline leading to a specialisation – for example, Master of Information Technology (Computing & Networking).

mode – the delivery method for a course or subject – for example, internal, external, block mode, placement/work experience, or limited attendance.

part-time student – a student enrolled in less than 18 credit points (usually less than six 3-credit point subjects) in one academic year.

payment due date – when tuition fees, student contributions, and Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSA Fee) must be paid

prerequisite subject – a subject or condition, which must be successfully completed before a later subject can be studied.

professional doctorate – a postgraduate award that can be coursework or research, which enables professionals to improve their

professional practice through research and coursework conducted in a professional setting.

research higher degree – postgraduate research degrees, including research Masters and PhD.

research qualifying course – courses that incorporate a research component and enable entry to research higher degree programs. At JCU, these are known as Research Methods courses.

research training scheme (rts) – Commonwealth funding (for a defined duration) for Australian research higher degree students.

sa-HeLp – Eligible students who do not wish to pay the SSA Fee up front can request Commonwealth assistance and defer the fee through the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).

school – a sub-faculty academic unit, usually containing several related academic disciplines.

student services and amenities fee (ssa fee) – a compulsory fee, which is used to significantly improve the range and quality of student support services and student facilities.

student contribution – the amount per subject/credit point that all Commonwealth supported students must pay as a contribution towards the costs of their university education.

study period – subjects at JCU are offered over 11 designated study periods. Each study period has a designated start, finish, payment due date and census date.

subject code – each JCU subject has a six-character subject code, followed by a colon and the credit point value of the subject.

subject – a discrete portion of a course, identified by a code, title, and credit point value.

teaching period – the academic year at JCU is divided into two teaching periods (previously known as semesters). Teaching Period 1 comprises the first six months of the year. Teaching Period 2 comprises the second six months of the year.


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Index of postgraduate study areas

index By STudy area

Accounting 25

Business administration 26

Business informatics, see Information technology 38

Computing & networking, see Information technology 37

Conflict management & resolution 51

Conflict management & resolution (MBA major) 29

Creative arts 45

Creativity & innovation, see MBA with a major 29

Dispute resolution, see Conflict management & resolution 51

Economics (coursework) 35

Environmental management, see Economics 37

Finance, see Accounting 25

Hospitality management 39

Human resource management, see MBA with a major 29

Information technology 37

Interactive technologies & games design, see Information technology 38

International political economy, see Economics 36

International tourism, see MBA with a major 29

International tourism and hospitality management 39

Law, see legal studies 52

Legal studies 52

Managerial accounting, see MBA with a major 29

Marketing, see MBA with a major 27

MBA, see business administration 26

MBA joint degrees 30

Research sections

Business 41

Creative arts 45

Law 52

Tourism (coursework) 38

index By CourSe name (CourSeworK)

graduate certificate of

Accounting 25

Business Administration 26

Conflict Management & Resolution 51

Family Dispute Resolution 51

Information Technology 37

International Hospitality Management 39

Legal Studies 52

Research Methods 13

graduate diploma of

Accounting 25

Creative Arts 45

Economics 35

Legal Studies 52


Research Methods 13

master of

Business Administration 26

Business Administration (with major) 27

Conflict Management & Resolution 51

Economics 36


Information Technology (Extended) 38

International Tourism & Hospitality Management 39

Professional Accounting 25

masters joint degrees

Master of Business Administration-Master of Conflict Management & Resolution 30

Master of International Tourism & Hospitality Management- Master of Business Administration 33

Master of Information Technology- Master of Business Administration 31

Master of Information Technology (Extended)- Master of Business Administration 32

Master of Professional Accounting- Master of Business Administration 33

Master of Public Health- Master of Business Administration 34

index By CourSe name (reSearCH)

Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 41

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) 45

Doctor of Philosophy (Law) 53

Master of Philosophy (Business) 41

Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) 46

Master of Laws 53


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