University Diploma in Business - QUT · 2014. 2. 10. · University Diploma in Business Year 2013 QUT code BS40 CRICOS 025282A Duration (full-time international) OP 14 Rank 70 International

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University Diploma in Business

Year 2013

QUT code BS40

CRICOS 025282A

Duration(full-timeinternational)

OP 14

Rank 70

International fee(indicative)

2013: $8,436 perSemester

Total creditpoints

96

Credit pointsfull-time sem.

48

CourseCoordinator

Elizabeth McDade

DisciplineCoordinator

International Subjectprerequisites

English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.

Minimum englishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language TestingSystem)

speaking 5.0

writing 5.0

reading 5.0

listening 5.0

overall 5.5

International CoursestructureYou will complete six of the business coreunits as well as two units ofcommunication.

University Diploma in Businessunits

Accounting●

Economics●

Global Business●

Management●

Marketing●

Working in Business●

Professional Communication 1●

Professional Communication 2●

Extension English SessionsFor first-semester students, thesesessions take place during weeks two toeight. Other QUTIC students in UniversityEntry Programs may join the sessions, iftheir timetable permits. The aims ofExtension English are to improve thestudent’s English language proficiency inspeaking, listening and overall writingability in a relaxed environment.

In addition to developing these languageskills, students have the opportunity todiscuss cultural issues and ask questionsabout studying at university.



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Bachelor of Business

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years

Duration(part-timedomestic)

6 years

OP Gardens Point: 9Caboolture: 15

Rank Gardens Point: 82Caboolture: 68

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Gardens Point andCaboolture

Domestic fee(indicative)

2013: CSP $4,900 per 48credit points


2013: $11,500 per 48credit points

Total creditpoints

288


48

Credit pointspart-time sem.

24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year

CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]

Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assumeyou have sound knowledge in theseareas

English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors also require 4 SA in Maths A, B orC.


English●

You must have completed four semesterswith sound achievement in high school orsubsequent study to be considered foradmission to this course (4, SA).Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors also requires study inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designThe Bachelor of Business degree allowsyou to be flexible in your chosen field ofstudies to suit your own needs and careeraspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.

Students commencing the Bachelor ofBusiness must complete 24 units of equalweighting totalling 288 credit points,comprised of:(a) eight Business School Core units(b) one block of eight Major Core units(c) choice of one block of:• six Second Major units and two option(elective) units or• eight option (elective) units or• two Minors (four units each) (universityor Business School or extension) or• one Minor (four units)(university or

Business School or extension) and fouroption (elective) units.

Enrolment and advancedstandingYou may wish to apply for advancedstanding (also known as credit orexemption) for prior completed studiesand other assessable learning outcomes.See more on Advanced Standing.

Gardens Point campus students: The firstyear program and all Business studyareas are available at Gardens Point.Students commencing this course atGardens Point campus must enrol on-lineby nominating their primary major andthen enrol in units according to that major.You are required to only nominate yourfirst major to satisfy enrolmentprocedures. The second area of study,i.e. Second Major/Extension/Minor maybe nominated at a later date. Studentswho have been granted advancedstanding (academic credit) shouldnominate their second area of study (i.e.Second Major/Extension/Minor) in orderto determine their enrolment program.

Caboolture campus students: TheBusiness School Core units and theAccountancy, Management andMarketing majors are available at thiscampus. Students must choose first yearBusiness School Core units at Caboolturecampus but may choose units frommajors from other Business disciplines atGardens Point to complete the rest oftheir degree. When enrolling for the firsttime, students will be required to selecteither Accountancy, Management orMarketing as their major. After their firstyear, students will be able to change theirmajor. Students may choose majorsoffered at Gardens Point or continue theirstudies at Caboolture. Business core unitavailaibility will vary each semester.Students who wish to complete theirdegree in full-time mode should consulttheir Discipline School for specific courseprogression and enrolment advice.Queries regarding unit availabilities andprogression can be directed to BusinessStudent Services on [email protected] orthe Caboolture Student Centre [email protected].

Special requirements• For your course structure and enrolmentadvice see Course Checklist and followthe instructions.• A full-time student may only enrol inunits contained in the normal courseprogram for semesters 1 and 2 in the first

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year of study unless in exceptionalcircumstances and with the approval ofthe Course Coordinator.• A part-time student may only select unitsfrom those listed for years 1 and 2 in thefirst two years of study.• Students must take Business SchoolCore units at first attempt, in the semesteroutlined in the structure of their chosenmajor.• A student must enrol in more than oneunit in any semester, unless they have theapproval of the Course Coordinator.

International studentsInternational students must maintain afull-time study load to meet student visarequirements. International students areonly permitted to enrol in units at GardensPoint campus. International studentsshould consult the International StudentOffice on Level 2, B Block for advice.

Professional recognitionProfessional Recognition can be found inthe individual majors of the Bachelor ofBusiness (BS05).

Degree plus Masters optionYou can also expand your career optionswith a Master of Business in acomplementary study area.

Bachelor of Business(Honours) year optionRefer to (BS63) for details.

Important informationQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe Bachelor of Business degree allowsyou to be flexible in your chosen field ofstudies to suit your own needs and careeraspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.

Students commencing the Bachelor ofBusiness must complete 24 units of equalweighting totalling 288 credit points,comprised of:

(a) eight Business School Core units(b) one block of eight Major Core units(c) choice of one block of:

six Second Major units and twooption (elective) units or

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eight option (elective) units or●

two Minors (four units each)●

(university or Business School orextension) orone Minor (four units)(university orBusiness School or extension) andfour option (elective) units.

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Enrolment Gardens Point campus students: The firstyear program and all Business studyareas are available at Gardens Point.Students commencing this course atGardens Point campus must enrol on-lineby nominating their primary major andthen enrol in units according to that major.You are required to only nominate yourfirst major to satisfy enrolmentprocedures. The second area of study,i.e. Second Major/Extension/Minor maybe nominated at a later date. Studentswho have been granted advancedstanding (academic credit) shouldnominate their second area of study (i.e.Second Major/Extension/Minor) in orderto determine their enrolment program.

Caboolture campus students: TheBusiness School Core units and theAccountancy, Management andMarketing majors are available at thiscampus. Students must choose first yearBusiness School Core units at Caboolturecampus but may choose units frommajors from other Business disciplines atGardens Point to complete the rest oftheir degree. When enrolling for the firsttime, students will be required to selecteither Accountancy, Management orMarketing as their major. After their firstyear, students will be able to change theirmajor. Students may choose majorsoffered at Gardens Point or continue theirstudies at Caboolture. Students who wishto complete their degree in full-time modeshould consult Studyfinder for specificcourse progression and enrolment advice.

Bachelor of Business(Honours) Year OptionFor high-achieving undergraduatestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).

International CoursestructureCourse designThe Bachelor of Business degree allowsyou to be flexible in your chosen field ofstudies to suit your own needs and careeraspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.

Students commencing the Bachelor of

Business must complete 24 units of equalweighting totalling 288 credit points,comprised of:



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two Minors (four units each)(university or Business School orextension) or

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one Minor (four units)(university orBusiness School or extension) andfour option (elective) units.

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Enrolment Gardens Point campus students: The firstyear program and all Business studyareas are available at Gardens Point.Students commencing this course atGardens Point campus must enrol on-lineby nominating their primary major andthen enrol in units according to that major.You are required to only nominate yourfirst major to satisfy enrolmentprocedures. The second area of study,i.e. Second Major/Extension/Minor maybe nominated at a later date. Studentswho have been granted advancedstanding (academic credit) shouldnominate their second area of study (i.e.Second Major/Extension/Minor) in orderto determine their enrolment program.

Bachelor of Business(Honours) Year OptionFor high-achieving undergraduatestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).



http://www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-of-business-honours

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Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years



OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, JulyThe Accountancy major atCaboolture has aFebruary intake only


CourseCoordinator



Dr Sherrena Buckby3138 [email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). The Accountancymajor assumes 4 SA in Maths A, B or C.


English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.The Accountancy major requires 4 SA inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1Academically, you will build a base ofbroad business knowledge through thecore units, covering all areas of businessfrom finance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment.

Year 2You will learn how to interpret financialinformation and reports and gain skills inusing this information for businessdecision making. Practical experience inusing software such as MYOB andAccounting Information Systems Cycleswill complement your theoreticalknowledge in corporate reporting andproduct costing. You can start to buildyour professional networks and find outmore about the corporate world thatawaits you at boardroom seminars. You’llalso start to shape your career with the

selection of a second study area.

Year 3You will draw on the knowledge gainedthrough your major to solve real-worldaccounting problems such as preparing atax return or analysing the financialstatements of a client business. You’llalso investigate how auditors report onthe financial statements of companies,individuals and trusts. For the bestchance of a top job to launch your career,attend graduate recruitment events oncampus or take a work placement withone of our industry partners.

Professional recognitionGraduates who complete theAccountancy major and the ProfessionalAccounting extension meet the academiccomponent of requirements formembership of CPA Australia, theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inAustralia, the Institute of PublicAccountants, and enrolment in theirrespective professional programs.Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.

In addition we have also been accreditedwith RG146. Therefore students whocomplete the Superannuation and WealthManagement Minor in conjunction with anAccountancy Major will meet theAustralian Securities and InvestmentsCommission (ASIC) RG146 agreedcompetency and skill requirements forTier 1 financial advisers.

The Professional Accounting Extension isoffered at Gardens Point campus.

Real world focusIn third year some students will have theopportunity to undertake an organisedwork experience placement with anaccounting firm or in an organisation inthe media, community, banking orgovernment sector. Demonstrating yourability to apply your knowledge in a realworkplace is another way you can standout from the crowd to future employers.

You can even get a taste of what life islike as a researcher during your studies,with paid research work opportunitieswithin the School, working with academicsupervisors on real-world researchprojects, or as part of a SummerSemester Research scholarship. Youmight discover your potential for researchwork or an academic career.




Accountancy at CabooltureCampusStudents who study Accountancy atCaboolture campus can complete theirprimary major in Accountancy with asecond major in Marketing orManagement, all at Caboolture campus.There are detailed course structuresprovided to ensure students can meet therequisite requirements. Students areencouraged to contact the CabooltureBusiness Academic Coordinator if theyneed to deviate from the course structure.

If you wish to undertake the ProfessionalAccounting extension and theSuperannuation and Wealth ManagementMinor you will need to travel to GardensPoint campus occasionally in your finalsemesters of study.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, Marketing, and PublicRelations.

AbbreviationBBus(Accy)

Domestic Course structureYour degree at a glanceYear 1Academically, you will build a base ofbroad business knowledge through thecore units, covering all areas of businessfrom finance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. Start your accountancymajor in second semester with a focus onfinancial reporting and disclosure.

Year 2You will learn how to interpret financialinformation and reports and gain skills inusing this information for businessdecision making. Practical experience inusing software such as MYOB andAccounting Information Systems Cycleswill complement your theoreticalknowledge in corporate reporting andproduct costing. You can start to buildyour professional networks and find outmore about the corporate world thatawaits you at boardroom seminars. You’llalso start to shape your career with theselection of a second study area.

Year 3You will draw on the knowledge gained

through your major to solve real-worldaccounting problems such as preparing atax return or analysing the financialstatements of a client business. You’llalso investigate how auditors report onthe financial statements of companies,individuals and trusts. For the bestchance of a top job to launch your career,attend graduate recruitment events oncampus or take a work placement withone of our industry partners.

International CoursestructureYour degree at a glanceYear 1Academically, you will build a base ofbroad business knowledge through thecore units, covering all areas of businessfrom finance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. Start your accountancymajor in second semester with a focus onfinancial reporting and disclosure.

Year 2You will learn how to interpret financialinformation and reports and gain skills inusing this information for businessdecision making. Practical experience inusing software such as MYOB andAccounting Information Systems Cycleswill complement your theoreticalknowledge in corporate reporting andproduct costing. You can start to buildyour professional networks and find outmore about the corporate world thatawaits you at boardroom seminars. You’llalso start to shape your career with theselection of a second study area.

Year 3You will draw on the knowledge gainedthrough your major to solve real-worldaccounting problems such as preparing atax return or analysing the financialstatements of a client business. You’llalso investigate how auditors report onthe financial statements of companies,individuals and trusts. For the bestchance of a top job to launch your career,attend graduate recruitment events oncampus or take a work placement withone of our industry partners.

Sample StructureSemesters

Year 1, Semester 1●






Important Information●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting

BSB111 Business Law and Ethics

BSB123 Data Analysis

BSB124 Working in Business

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

AYB200 Financial Accounting

AYB225 Management Accounting

Year 2, Semester 1

AYB221 Computerised Accounting Systems

AYB219 Taxation Law

Second Area of Study OR Option (elective) unit


Year 2, Semester 2

AYB340 Company Accounting




Year 3, Semester 1

AYB311 Financial Accounting Issues

BSB119 Global Business



Year 3, Semester 2

AYB339 Accountancy Capstone

AYB301 Audit and Assurance


BSB126 Marketing

Important Information

Please note: List of Second Area of Study canbe viewed under BS05 (Accountancy) Unit Sets.Check unit availability when selecting SecondArea of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Advertising)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Gardens Point





Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



ASPRO Gayle Kerr

Business StudentServices phone 31382050 or [email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to international and electronicbusiness. With generic skills in all areas,you’ll have an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your advertisingmajor starts in second semester with thequestion of why consumers choose theproducts they buy. You’ll also learn howadvertising agencies relate to both themedia, suppliers and the companies thathire them.

Year 2You will build your skills in creatingadvertising, including practical writing andconcept development workshops. You’lllearn to solve advertising problems byanalysing the consumer and the product,and how to create cost effective mediaschedules. You can start to build yourprofessional portfolio and gain theattention of national and internationalagencies by entering competitions

specifically for advertising students. You’llalso have the opportunity to personaliseyour degree with the selection of yoursecond study area.

Year 3You will round out your major byformulating an advertising campaign froma real-world client’s brief. Working as ateam, you’ll research your client’sadvertising problem and identifystrategies to solve it. You’ll then developcreative ideas, match them to innovativemedia solutions and deliver a boardroompitch to the client. Your client could be aQueensland icon such as QueenslandDay, the Ekka or the Brisbane Lions, acharity such as Muscular Dystrophy, or anational consumer goods orpharmaceutical company.

Professional recognitionGraduates may be eligible formembership of a number of professionalbodies depending on choice of major andunits.

Advertising first and second major –Students will meet requirements formembership to the Advertising Federationof Australia, the Australian Association ofNational Advertisers, Media Federation ofAustralia and the Australian DirectMarketing Association.

Our reputationQUT was the first university to offer adegree level program in advertising - adecade before anyone else in Australia.This course remains a unique advertisingdegree taught within a business school,giving QUT advertising graduates astrategic and commercial edge.

Industry linksThe advertising industry is a network, andone which QUT is strongly connected to.Our School of Advertising, Marketing andPublic Relations interacts with theindustry, sponsoring events and drawingfrom the industry a talented pool of guestlecturers.

Our lecturers have worked in the industry,and bring real-world experience and in-depth theoretical underpinnings to theclassroom.

AMPed, the student association for QUTadvertising, marketing and public relationsstudents, is another link to the real world.Through AMPed you can access industryprofessionals, and find out about eventsrun by professional bodies. It's also a




great way to meet your peers, and createyour own career networks.

Practical teachingAs an integral part of this course, you'llwork in a team to formulate an advertisingcampaign from a real-world client's brief.You'll research your client's advertisingproblem and identify strategies to solve it.You'll then develop creative ideas, matchthem to innovative media solutions anddeliver a boardroom pitch to the client.Your client could be a Queensland iconsuch as Queensland Day or the Ekka, acharity such as Muscular Dystrophy, or anational consumer goods orpharmaceutical company.

DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer inthis course for one year. In exceptionalcircumstances up to 12 months ofadditional deferment may be granted.

Find out more on deferment.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Economics,Finance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Management,Marketing, and Public Relations.

AbbreviationBBus(Advtg)

Domestic Course structureIndustry linksThe advertising industry is a network, andone which QUT is strongly connected to.Our School of Advertising, Marketing andPublic Relations interacts with theindustry, sponsoring events and drawingfrom the industry a talented pool of guestlecturers.


AMPed, the student association for QUTadvertising, marketing and public relationsstudents, is another link to the real world.Through AMPed you can access industryprofessionals, and find out about eventsrun by professional bodies. It's also agreat way to meet your peers, and createyour own career networks.

Advertising major unitsConsumer Behaviour●

Marketing and Audience Research●

Advertising Theory and Practice●

Advertising Copywriting●

Media Planning●

Advertising Management●

Advertising Planning Portfolio●

Advertising Campaigns●

Recommended complementarystudy areasSecond major and minor options

Marketing●

Public Relations●

Integrated MarketingCommunication

●

Management●

International Business●

Language●

Additional minor optionsSales●

Tourism and EntertainmentMarketing

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International CoursestructureIndustry linksThe advertising industry is a network, andone which QUT is strongly connected to.Our School of Advertising, Marketing andPublic Relations interacts with theindustry, sponsoring events and drawingfrom the industry a talented pool of guestlecturers.


AMPed, the student association for QUTadvertising, marketing and public relationsstudents, is another link to the real world.Through AMPed you can access industryprofessionals, and find out about eventsrun by professional bodies. It's also agreat way to meet your peers, and createyour own career networks.

Advertising major unitsConsumer Behaviour●


Advertising Theory and Practice●

Advertising Copywriting●

Media Planning●


Advertising Planning Portfolio●

Advertising Campaigns●


Marketing●

Public Relations●


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Management●


Language●



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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

AMB220 Advertising Theory and Practice

AMB200 Consumer Behaviour

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1

AMB201 Marketing and Audience Research

AMB319 Media Planning

Remaining Business School Core OR SecondArea of Study OR Option (elective) unit


Year 2, Semester 2

AMB318 Advertising Copywriting




Year 3, Semester 1

AMB320 Advertising Management

AMB330 Digital Portfolio



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB339 Advertising Campaigns





Please note: List of Second Area of Study canbe viewed under BS05 (Advertising) Unit Sets.BSB111 and BSB113 are the remainingBusiness School Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability when selectingSecond Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Economics)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Tommy Tang



English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). The Economicsmajor assumes 4 SA in Maths A, B or C.


Maths A●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.The Economics major requires study inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units, fromfinance and accounting through tomarketing and international business.With generic skills in all areas, you willhave an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your economicsmajor begins in second semester, whenyou’ll cover consumer behaviour,business cycles and policy, and thesignificance of the international economy.You will build skills in interpreting financialand economic data and reports, and usethis information for business decisionmaking.

Year 2Delving further into your major, you willlearn more about production, theeconomics of market structures, theworkings of the national economy, andthe roles of fiscal and monetary policy.You will contemplate the interplay

between government, private firms andconsumers, and analyse the increasingglobalisation of world trade andinvestment. You will also shape yourfuture career options through theconsideration of a second study area.

Year 3Projects and research assignments willbuild your practical skills. You will applyeconomic theories learned so far to topicsof current interest, such as the federalbudget, Australia’s ageing population orglobal warming. You will learn howto locate the data for your analysis,decide on the relevant economic theoriesand models, and distil this into possiblesolutions. This analysis will help youadvise the best way forward, and give youa practical introduction to the real-worldapplications of economic theory.

Professional RecognitionGraduates may be eligible formembership of a number of professionalbodies depending on choice of major andunits.

Study areaEconomics major – You will meet theacademic requirements for professionalmembership to the Economic Society ofAustralia.

Second study areaFinance second major – Students willmeet the educational requirements forAssociate Membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).

All second majors – Students will meetthe academic requirements for enrolmentin the Graduate Diploma of AppliedCorporate Governance at CharteredSecretaries Australia (CSA). Oncompletion of the Graduate Diploma ofApplied Corporate Governance, studentswill meet the academic requirement forprofessional membership of CharteredSecretaries Australia and alsomembership of the internationalassociation, Institute of CharteredSecretaries and Administrators (ICSA) ofwhich CSA is the Australian division.Membership of ICSA entitles members touse the post nominals of ACIS or Fellowof Chartered Institute of Secretaries(FCIS). Ordinary Membership of theEconomics Society of Australia onlyrequires students have an interest in thearea of Economics. Academicrequirements for ProfessionalMembership of the Economics Society ofAustralia (Qld) requires that studentshave held an Ordinary Membership of the




Economics Society of Australia for oneyear and have completed a Bachelor ofBusiness majoring in Economics.

Industry linksOur lecturers have a wide range of real-world experience in finance, governmentpolicy making and in industry, so theirteaching reflects current thinking and isbased on practical situations andoutcomes. These links also provideaccess to guest lecturers, who add theirown experiences and challenges to yourlearning and thinking.

Practical teachingProject and research assignments willbuild your practical skills. You will applytheory to topics of current interest, suchas the federal budget, Australia's ageingpopulation or global warming. You willlearn how to locate data for your analysis,decide on the relevant economic theoriesand models, and distil this into possiblesolutions. This analysis will help youadvise the best way forward, and give youa practical introduction to the real-worldapplication of economic theory.



Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Finance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Management,Marketing, and Public Relations.

AbbreviationBBus(Ec)

Domestic Course structureIndustry linksOur lecturers have a wide range of real-world experience in finance, governmentpolicy making and in industry, so theirteaching reflects current thinking and isbased on practical situations andoutcomes. These links also provideaccess to guest lecturers, who add theirown experiences and challenges to yourlearning and thinking.

Economics major unitsEconomics 2●

Intermediate Macroeconomics●

Intermediate Microeconomics●

Contemporary Application ofEconomic Theory (capstone unit)

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Plus any four of the following:Quantitative Economics Units

Applied Behavioural Economics●

Quantitative Methods for Economicsand Finance

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Introductory Econometrics●

Game Theory and Applications.●

Applied Economics UnitsEnvironmental Economics andPolicy

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International Economics●

Financial Markets●

Economics for the Real World.●


Finance●

Management●

Marketing●


Language●

Additional minor optionsAccountancy●

Business Regulation●

International CoursestructureIndustry linksOur lecturers have a wide range of real-world experience in finance, governmentpolicy making and in industry, so theirteaching reflects current thinking and isbased on practical situations andoutcomes. These links also provideaccess to guest lecturers, who add theirown experiences and challenges to yourlearning and thinking.

Economics major unitsEconomics 2●

Intermediate Macroeconomics●

Intermediate Microeconomics●

Contemporary Application ofEconomic Theory (capstone unit)

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Plus any four of the following:Quantitative Economics Units

Applied Behavioural Economics●


●

Introductory Econometrics●

Game Theory and Applications.●

Applied Economics UnitsEnvironmental Economics andPolicy

●

International Economics●


Economics for the Real World●


Finance●

Management●

Marketing●


Language●

Additional minor optionsAccountancy●


Sample StructureThis is the recommended progression forstudents studying the Economics major.

The Economics major has four core unitsand four option units. When you see areference to an Economics Option Unit inthe structure, refer to the list of AppliedEconomics and Quantitative Economicsoption units located at the bottom.

Important: these option units are notoffered every semester and some unitshave pre-requisites. It is stronglyrecommended you plan ahead when youare considering your option choices. Thiswill ensure you are able to study theelectives you want.

If you require further advice regardingyour course progression please contactthe School of Economics and Finance.

SemestersYear 1, Semester 1●






Economics Options List●


Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics




Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

EFB223 Economics 2

Economics Option Unit

It is recommended students choose EFB222 orEFB201 as their Economic Option unit in thissemester

Year 2, Semester 1

EFB330 Intermediate Macroeconomics

EFB331 Intermediate Microeconomics

Study Area B OR elective unit


Year 2, Semester 2





Economics Option Unit

Economics Option Unit or Remaining BusinessSchool Core



Year 3, Semester 1

Economics Options Unit

Economics Option Unit or Remaining BusinessSchool Core



Year 3, Semester 2

EFB338Contemporary Application ofEconomic Theory



Remaining Business School Core

Economics Options List

Quantitative Economics Units

EFB222Quantitative Methods ForEconomics and Finance

EFB332 Applied Behavioural Economics

EFB333 Introductory Econometrics

EFB337 Game Theory and Applications

Applied Economics Units

EFB201 Financial Markets

EFB225 Economics for the Real Word

EFB226Environmental Economics andPolicy

EFB336 International Economics


Please note: Economics Study Area Bs can beviewed under BS05 (Economics) Unit Sets.BSB111 and BSB126 are the remainingBusiness School Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability when selectingStudy Area B units.



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Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Mark Doolan



English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). The Finance majoralso assumes 4 SA in Maths A, B or C.


English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.The Finance major also requires 4 SA inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,coveringall areas of business from accounting andeconomics through to marketing andinternational business. You will gaingeneric skills in all areas and anunderstanding of how businesses operatewithin the commercial and legalenvironment. You will begin your majorwith skills in interpreting economic datafor business decision making. Businesscycles, foreign exchange markets, termsof trade and the significance of theinternational economy will also becovered.

Year 2You will build a deeper understanding ofthe fundamental concepts of finance – thetime value of money and the effect ofinterest rates, diversification and its role informing an investment portfolio, and therelationship between risk and return. The

types of financial markets and instrumentstraded, such as shares, bonds andfutures, will also be introduced. You willalso choose a second study area, such asaccounting, economics, or further financestudies, which will help to shape yourcareer.

Year 3Project work and research assignmentswill hone your practical skills and prepareyou for the workplace. You will developvaluation skills relevant to shares andderivatives. You can also act as acorporate treasurer for a semester, usingdata facilities in the Securities DealingRoom to gain experience in raising fundsand managing the risk and cost ofborrowing these funds in the face ofunfolding economic scenarios.

Professional recognitionBy choosing appropriate units in thiscourse, you will meet the Australianfinancial professional training standardRG146 Tier 1 compliance, asadministered by the Australian Securitiesand Investments Commission. Graduatesof the finance major meet the academicrequirements for Associate Membershipof the Financial Services Institute ofAustralasia.

Second study area

Economics second major – Students willmeet the educational requirements forAssociate Membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australasia. OrdinaryMembership of the Economics Society ofAustralia only requires that students havean interest in the area of Economics.Professional Membership of theEconomics Society of Australia (Qld)requires students have held an OrdinaryMembership of the Economics Society ofAustralia for one year and havecompleted a Bachelor of Businessmajoring in Economics.

All second majors – Students will meetthe educational requirements forAssociate Membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australasia.

Students will also meet the academicrequirements for enrolment in theGraduate Diploma in Applied CorporateGovernance at the Chartered SecretariesAustralia. On completion of the GraduateDiploma in Applied CorporateGovernance, students will meet theacademic requirement for ProfessionalMembership of the Chartered SecretariesAustralia.

Bachelor of Business (Finance)



Financial Services extension –Completion of some units in thisextension will enable students to partiallymeet ASIC RG146 Tier 1 compliance.Refer to ASIC for more details.

Funds Management extension –Completion of some units in thisextension will enable students to partiallymeet ASIC RG146 Tier 1 compliance.Refer to ASIC for more details.

Securities Dealing RoomQUT pioneered the use of real financialdata in Queensland universities. OurSecurities Dealing Room gives youaccess to data from Bloomberg, providersof financial data to many of the world'sfinancial institutions. This comprehensiveset of data on companies, commoditiesand economics will be useful in your finalyear project work, and allow you to applythe theory you learn to conduct real-worldfinancial analysis.

Industry linksOur finance lecturers have a wealth ofreal-world experience, includingconsulting with Queensland Treasury,Brisbane City Council, QR, QueenslandTransport and Ergon Energy, and guestlecturing with industry bodies such as theFinancial Services Institute of Australasia(FINSIA) and CPA Australia.

Practical teachingFinal year project work and researchassignment will hone your practical skillsand prepare you for the workplace. Youwill act as a corporate treasurer for asemester, using data facilities in theSecurities Dealing Room to gainexperience in raising funds and managingthe risk and cost of borrowing these fundsin the face of unfolding economicscenarios.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, Marketing, and PublicRelations.

AbbreviationBBus(Finance)

Domestic Course structureFinance major units


●

Economics 2●

Finance 1●


Finance 2●

International Finance●

Investments●

Finance Capstone●

Recommended complementarystudy areasFinance extension options

Funds Management●

Financial Services●

Second major and minor optionsEconomics●

Accountancy●

Management●


Additional minor optionsApplied Economics●

Quantitative Economics●

Superannuation and WealthManagement

●

International CoursestructureFinance major units


●

Economics 2●

Finance 1●


Finance 2●


Investments●

Finance Capstone●

Recommended complementarystudy areasFinance extension options

Funds Management●

Financial Services●

Second major and minor optionsEconomics●

Accountancy●

Management●


Additional minor optionsApplied Economics●



●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics



BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting


EFB210 Finance 1

EFB222Quantitative Methods ForEconomics and Finance

Year 2, Semester 1

EFB201 Financial Markets

EFB307 Finance 2



Year 2, Semester 2

EFB223 Economics 2

EFB312 International Finance



Year 3, Semester 1

EFB335 Investments




Year 3, Semester 2

EFB340 Finance Capstone





Please note: List of Second Area of Study canbe viewed under BS05 (Finance) Unit Sets.BSB111 and BSB115 are the remainingBusiness School Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability when selectingSecond Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Adelle Bish



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to marketing and electronicbusiness. With generic skills in all areas,you will have an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your focus onhuman resources begins with a broadintroduction to many of the humanresource management functions and howthese functions complement the strategicdirection of businesses and helporganisations maintain competitiveadvantage.

Year 2You will build your foundation knowledgeof business and human resourcemanagement, through developing adeeper understanding of individuals andgroups. You will also investigate how thestructure and organisation of humanresources impact on organisations andtheir activities. You will develop skills inthe implementation of human resource

activities through practical work examplesand case studies. You will also have theopportunity to personalise your degreewith the selection of a second study area.

Year 3In your final year you will extend andintegrate your knowledge of business andhuman resource management usingcritical thinking and decision making skillsto analyse, diagnose and providerecommendations for implementingorganisational change, work forceplanning, and human resourcedevelopment. You will explore andcritique real-world cases and projects,applying your theoretical knowledge todevelop practical strategic policysuggestions for organisations.

Professional recognitionThis program enables you to join theAustralian Institute of Management andthe Australian Institute of Training andDevelopment.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, InternationalBusiness, Management, Marketing, andPublic Relations.

AbbreviationBBus(HRM)

Domestic Course structureIndustry linksMany of our teaching staff are HumanResource Management professionalsaligned with industry through researchand consultancy activities. These links tobusiness also provide the opportunity forengagement with real world case studies,site visits, guest lectures and access tothe latest industry thinking.

Human Resource Managementmajor units

Leading Organisations●

Contemporary EmploymentRelations

●

Human Resource Issues andStrategy

●

Human Resource Decision Making●

Performance and Reward●

Recruitment and Selection●

Learning and Development inOrganisations

●

Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment

●




Recommended complementarystudy areasExtension option

Human Resource Management●

Second major and minor optionsManagement●

Public Relations●


Language●

Marketing●

Additional minor optionEntrepreneurship●

International CoursestructureIndustry linksMany of our teaching staff are HumanResource Management professionalsaligned with industry through researchand consultancy activities. These links tobusiness also provide the opportunity forengagement with real world case studies,site visits, guest lectures and access tothe latest industry thinking.

Human Resource Managementmajor units


Contemporary EmploymentRelations

●

Human Resource Issues andStrategy

●

Human Resource Decision Making●

Performance and Reward●

Recruitment and Selection●

Learning and Development inOrganisations

●

Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment

●



Second major and minor optionsManagement●

Public Relations●


Language●

Marketing●

Additional minor optionEntrepreneurship●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB115 Management




Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB126 Marketing

MGB200 Leading Organisations

MGB207Human Resource Issues andStrategy

Year 2, Semester 1

MGB201Contemporary EmploymentRelations

MGB220 Human Resource Decision Making



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics




Year 3, Semester 1

MGB339 Performance and Reward

MGB331Learning and Development inOrganisations



Year 3, Semester 2

MGB320 Recruitment and Selection

MGB370Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment




Please note: List of Second Area of Study canbe viewed under BS05 (Human ResourceManagement) Unit Sets. Check unit availabilitywhen selecting Second Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Mr Michael Cox



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to marketing and management.You will develop generic skills in all areas,and gain an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. You will beginyour studies in international business withspecific emphasis on internationalmarketing and market entry strategies.

Year 2You will tackle import and exportmanagement, and investigate thechallenges involved in producing goods todistribute overseas. You will begin topersonalise your degree with anunderstanding of the history, culture andbusiness environments of countries ineither Asia or Europe as your internationalregion of expertise. Your choice of secondbusiness study area will further direct yourfuture career options.

Year 3

You will be encouraged to immerseyourself in another culture through furtherregional studies, or through internationalexchanges. Take the opportunity to gainpractical skills in cross-culturalcommunication and negotiation, logistics,and contemporary business strategies forAsia or Europe. Gain an overview ofstrategic issues facing global firms,including the different company structuresthat provide an advantage overcompetitors in the global marketplace.

Languages optionThe course structure for both full-time andpart-time International Business studentsvaries depending on whether languagesare selected as an option. Alternativecourse structures are included: oneoutlines the course structure if nolanguages are taken, the other outlinesthe structure for those who wish toundertake a language specialisation. Iflanguages are taken as a specialisation,language units should commence in thefirst semester of the first year to maintaincontinuity from earlier pre-QUT languagestudies. All language units must normallybe taken in the same language.International students must take alanguage that is not their native tongue.

Professional recognitionStudents are eligible for membership ofthe Australian Institute of Export, theLogistics Association of Australia and theChartered Institute of Purchasingdepending on units chosen.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, Management, Marketing,and Public Relations.

AbbreviationBBus(InternatBus)



Domestic Course structureLanguages optionThe course structure for both full-time andpart-time International Business studentsvaries depending on whether languagesare selected as an option. Alternative





course structures are included: oneoutlines the course structure if nolanguages are taken, the other outlinesthe structure for those who wish toundertake a language specialisation. Iflanguages are taken as a specialisation,language units should commence in thefirst semester of the first year to maintaincontinuity from earlier pre-QUT languagestudies. All language units must normallybe taken in the same language.International students must take alanguage that is not their native tongue.

International Business majorunits

Importing and Exporting●

Finance for International Business●

Intercultural Communication andNegotiation Skills

●

International Accounting●

International Logistics●

International Marketing●

International Business in the Asia-Pacific

●

International Business Strategy●

Recommendedcomplementary study areasSecond major and minor options

Marketing●

Management●


Language●

Economics●

Finance●



●

Entrepreneurship●


Applied Economics●


International CoursestructureLanguages optionThe course structure for both full-time andpart-time International Business studentsvaries depending on whether languagesare selected as an option. Alternativecourse structures are included: oneoutlines the course structure if nolanguages are taken, the other outlinesthe structure for those who wish toundertake a language specialisation. Iflanguages are taken as a specialisation,language units should commence in thefirst semester of the first year to maintaincontinuity from earlier pre-QUT languagestudies. All language units must normallybe taken in the same language.International students must take alanguage that is not their native tongue.

International Business majorunits

Importing and Exporting●

Finance for International Business●


●




International Business in the Asia-Pacific

●

International Business Strategy●

Recommendedcomplementary study areasSecond major and minor options

Marketing●

Management●


Language●

Economics●

Finance●



●

Entrepreneurship●


Applied Economics●










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB113 Economics

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management

BSB110 Accounting

AMB210 Importing and Exporting

EFB240 Finance for International Business

Year 2, Semester 1

MGB225Intercultural Communication andNegotiation Skills

AYB227 International Accounting



Year 2, Semester 2

MGB340International Business in the Asia-Pacific




Year 3, Semester 1

AMB303 International Logistics

AMB336 International Marketing



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB369 International Business Strategy





Please note: List of Second Area of Study canbe viewed under BS05 (International Business)Unit Sets. BSB126 and BSB111 are theremaining Business School Core units whichmust be completed. Check unit availability whenselecting Second Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years



OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Merv Morris



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to marketing and data analysis.You will develop generic skills in all areas,and gain an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your focus onmanagement begins in your secondsemester, when you’ll start to developskills in strategy, leadership andinternationalisation.

Year 2Building upon your broader businessknowledge, you’ll learn how criticalanalysis and strategic thinking assistsmanagement in challenging oldviewpoints. You will learn about theimportance of sustainability and change inorganisations operating within complexenvironments. Opportunities will beprovided to investigate the functional roleof operations management designed toadd value in productivity throughallocating all the resources needed to

produce a product. You will also beintroduced to innovative andentrepreneurial thinking to enhance yourbusiness planning capabilities. Thechoice of a second business study areaor an extended major in management willbegin to steer your future career direction.

Year 3In the third year you both integrate andfurther expand your knowledge intostrategic management and operationsmanagement through the projectapproach to management. You willinvestigate how companies seekadvantages over their industrycompetitors. You will consolidate yourlearning and extend yourself, developinganalytical-thinking and decision-makingskills. Working as individuals and ingroups, you will develop a projectmanagement plan, fusing your knowledgeof technical and social-cultural aspects ofthe organisation developed throughoutthe major. Defining the project,addressing the challenges of time, costsand risk you will decide the ways andmeans to effectively and efficiently usehuman and non human resources toreach the project’s goals and those of theorganisation.


Management major, second major andextension – Students will meet therequirements for membership of theAustralian Institute of Management.

Choice of campusYou may choose to complete yourbusiness degree at Gardens Point orCaboolture campus, majoring inManagement.

Studying Management atCabooltureStudents who study Management atCaboolture campus from 2013 cancomplete their primary major inManagement with a second major inAccountancy or Marketing, all atCaboolture campus. There are detailedcourse structures provided to ensurestudents can meet the requisiterequirements. Students are encouragedto contact the Caboolture BusinessAcademic Coordinator if they need todeviate from the course structure.




Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Marketing, and Public Relations.

AbbreviationBBus(Mgt)

Domestic Course structureManagement major units


Managing Operations●

Entrepreneurship and Innovation●


●

Sustainability in a ChangingEnvironment

●

Strategic Management●

Managing Business Growth●

Project Management●


Management●

Second major and minor optionsHuman Resource Management●

Marketing●

Accountancy●



Language●

Finance●

Forensics●


Economics●

International CoursestructureManagement major units


Managing Operations●



●

Sustainability in a ChangingEnvironment

●


Managing Business Growth●



Management●

Second major and minor optionsHuman Resource Management●

Marketing●

Accountancy●



Language●

Finance●

Forensics●


Economics●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB115 Management



BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB113 Economics

MGB200 Leading Organisations

MGB225Intercultural Communication andNegotiation Skills

Year 2, Semester 1

MGB210 Managing Operations

MGB223 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2

MGB309 Strategic Management




Year 3, Semester 1

MGB324 Managing Business Growth




Year 3, Semester 2

MGB335 Project Management

MGB310Sustainability in A ChangingEnvironment




Please note: List of Second Area of Study canbe viewed under BS05 (Management) Unit Sets.Check unit availability when selecting SecondArea of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years



OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud



English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). The Marketingmajor assumes 4 SA in Maths A, B or C.


English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.The Marketing major requires study inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to international and electronicbusiness. With generic skills in all areas,you will gain an understanding of howbusinesses operate within the commercialand legal environment. Your marketingmajor will commence in second semester,investigating why consumers buyproducts and how they make purchasedecisions.

Year 2Building your knowledge of consumerbehaviour, you will gain skills inconducting consumer and audienceresearch and learn how market researchinforms corporate and strategic decisionmaking. You will investigate the parttechnology has to play in developing newproducts for consumers, and learn how e-marketing can help companies compete

in a global market. You will also have theopportunity to personalise your degreewith the selection of a second study area.

Year 3You will round out your major by findingout how marketing decisions contribute tothe strategic success of any business.Opportunities to apply your knowledge toreal-world scenarios include producing amarketing plan in a simulatedenvironment which allows you to applyyour marketing decision making skills andassess the results. You may also havethe opportunity to complete an industryplacement to gain valuable workexperience.

Campus optionsYou may choose to complete yourbusiness degree at Gardens Point orCaboolture campus, majoring inMarketing.

Studying Marketing atCaboolture CampusStudents who study Marketing atCaboolture campus from 2013 cancomplete their primary major in Marketingwith a second major in Accountancy orManagement, all at Caboolture campus.There are detailed course structuresprovided to ensure students can meet therequisite requirements. Students areencouraged to contact the CabooltureBusiness Academic Coordinator if theyneed to deviate from the course structure.


Marketing first and second major andextension – Students may meet therequirements for membership of theAustralian Marketing Institute, theMarketing Research Society of Australia,the Australian Institute of Management,the American Marketing Association andthe Australian Institute of Export.



Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majors





in this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, and Public Relations.

AbbreviationsBBus(Marketing)

Domestic Course structureMarketing major units

Consumer Behaviour●



●

Marketing Planning andManagement

●

eMarketing Strategies●

Services Marketing●


Strategic Marketing●


Marketing●

Second major and minor optionsAdvertising●

Public Relations●


●



Management●

Economics●

Language●



●

International CoursestructureMarketing major units




●

Marketing Planning andManagement

●

eMarketing Strategies●



Strategic Marketing●


Marketing●

Second major and minor optionsAdvertising●

Public Relations●


●



Management●

Economics●

Language●



●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management




Year 2, Semester 1

AMB202Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMB240Marketing Planning andManagement



Year 2, Semester 2

AMB335 E-marketing Strategies




Year 3, Semester 1

AMB336 International Marketing

AMB340 Services Marketing



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB359 Strategic Marketing





Please note: List of Second Areas of Study canbe veiwed under BS05 (Marketing) Unit Sets.BSB110 and BSB113 are the remainingBusiness School Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability when selectingSecond Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

Year 2013

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Kim Johnston



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1You will build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance, accounting and economicsthrough to marketing and global business.With generic skills in all areas, you willgain an understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and socialenvironment. You will begin your studiesin public relations in the second semester,with an introduction to founding principles,an overview of the profession, and aninsight into the future of public relationspractice in contemporary organisations.

Year 2You will build knowledge and skills inpublic relations techniques, learning howto write and prepare public relationstactics and tools such as media releases,social media programs, and events forreal-world clients. In doing so, you willdevelop a portfolio of public relationsmaterials to show potential employers.You will also build skills in public relationsplanning, allowing you to identify the bestpractices of public relations by analysing

successful public relations campaignsfrom Australia and around the world. Youwill also have the opportunity topersonalise your degree with theselection of a second study area.

Year 3Acting as an internal adviser, you willexplore corporate communication issuesfor organisations and track contemporaryissues through case studies. You will alsotake the role of a public relationsconsultant, advising a real-world client ontheir problem or opportunity. Working inpartnership with other students to form aconsulting team, you will prepare acampaign plan to present to your client.Your writing skills will be furtherdeveloped through your campaignportfolio. Work placements are alsoavailable to match your interests inconsultancies, government, corporatesettings and community groups.

Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the industry’speak professional body, the PublicRelations Institute of Australia (PRIA),providing graduates access toprofessional education and careeropportunities. QUT maintains strong linkswith this body, in which a number of ourteaching staff hold executive positions.

Practical teachingThe practical nature of this major meansthat you will graduate with a portfolio ofwork to demonstrate your skills topotential employers.

Third year project work is imperative todemonstrating the depth and breadth ofskills you have accumulated throughoutthe course. This hands-on experience willgive your career a vital kick start bybringing together the design, strategicplanning and tactical preparation thatunderpins a real world public relationscampaign.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for other majorsin this course: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, and Marketing.







AbbreviationBBus(PublicRelations)

Domestic Course structure

Introduction to Public Relations●

Public Relations Techniques●

Public Relations Planning●


Corporate Communication●

Global Public Relations Cases●

Public Relations Management●

Public Relations Campaigns●


Advertising●

Marketing●


●

Management●


Language●

Additional minor optionTourism and EntertainmentMarketing

●

International CoursestructurePublic Relations major units

Introduction to Public Relations●

Public Relations Techniques●

Public Relations Planning●


Corporate Communication●

Global Public Relations Cases●




Advertising●

Marketing●


●

Management●


Language●

Additional minor optionTourism and EntertainmentMarketing

●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

AMB263 Introduction To Public Relations

Year 2, Semester 1


AMB264 Public Relations Techniques



Year 2, Semester 2

AMB372 Public Relations Planning

AMB373 Corporate Communication



Year 3, Semester 1

AMB374 Global Public Relations Cases

AMB375 Public Relations Management



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB379 Public Relations Campaigns





Please note: List of Second Area of Study canbe viewed under BS05 (Public Relations) UnitSets. BSB111 is the remaining Business SchoolCore units which must be completed. Check unitavailability when selecting Second Area of Studyunits.



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Bachelor of Business (Dean's Honours)

Year 2013

QUT code BS06

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years

OP 2

Rank 97






Total creditpoints

288


48

Start months February

Int. Start Months February


CourseCoordinator



Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)


Domestic Entry requirementsPrerequisiteMust be a current Year 12 student or astudent returning from a gap year whocompleted their Year 12 education inAustralia


English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors also assume 4 SA in Maths A, Bor C.

International EntryrequirementsInternational students must completeAustralian Year 12 studies (or equivalentincluding International Baccaulearate)onshore.


English●

Mathematics is required for Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designTo complete the Bachelor of Business(Dean's Honours), a student mustsuccessfully complete all parts listedbelow:

(a) Eight Business School Core units (96credit points)(b) One block of eight Major Core units(Study Area A) (96 credit points)(c) One Minor of 4 units selected from a

University-Wide unit set or a BusinessSchool extension (48 credit points)(d) Four prescribed Option unitsundertaken during the Summersemester(48 credit points)

Students should note that not all minorsare timetabled in every year or semester.Hence, due to the accelerated structure ofthe course, it is important you confirm thatthe minors you are interested in will beavailable.

Students will study five units (60 creditpoints) in each of the major semestersand an additional two units (24 creditpoints) in the Summer semesters.

Students who graduate from the Bachelorof Business with a GPA of 5.5 or higherwill be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63).

Students who commence in 2013 will notcomplete the accelerated program ofstudy. For further information contact yourdiscipline school.

Study areasStudy areas for this course areAccounting, Advertising, Economics,Finance, International Business, HumanResource Management, Management,Marketing, and Public Relations.

Special CourseRequirementsMinimum GPA: It is expected thatstudents maintain a minimum GPA of 5.5.If a student does not maintain a GPA of5.5 it will be recommended that theyreturn to the standard program, Bachelorof Business (BS05). (A GPA of 5.5 isrequired for entry to the Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63) program).

Breaks in Study: Students wishing toapply for a break in study should contactthe Director of Undergraduate Studies todetermine if there is an impact to theirscholarship.

Course progression: Students areexpected to follow the course structure.Students wishing to deviate from therecommended course structure shouldcontact the Director of UndergraduateStudies to determine if there is an impactto their scholarship.

Advanced standing (credit)Advanced standing or credit for previousstudy is not permitted (with the exceptionof START QUT).




Professional recognitionStudents may be eligible for membershipto a number of professional bodiesdepending on choice of major and unitselection. See each course major fordetails.

Further studyStudents in the Dean's Honours (BS06)are expected to maintain a GPA 5.5 inorder to be eligible for entry into theBachelor of Business (Honours) (BS63)program.

For information on the Honours program,see the entry for BS63 Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63).

Campus optionsThis degree is available at Gardens Pointcampus only, however some units areoffered at Caboolture campus. Studentsmay enrol in Business units at Caboolturecampus.

AbbreviationBBus(Study Area A)

Domestic Course structureCourse designTo complete the Bachelor of Business(Dean's Honours), a student mustsuccessfully complete all parts listedbelow:



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Special course requirementsBreaks in Study: Students wishing toapply for a break in study should contactthe Director of Undergraduate Studies todiscuss, to ensure there are no difficultieswith their scholarhsip.


Credit for prior learning(advanced standing)Credit for previous study (advancedstanding) is not permitted (with theexception of START QUT).

International CoursestructureCourse designTo complete the Bachelor of Business(Dean's Honours), a student mustsuccessfully complete all parts listedbelow:



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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting




Year 1, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management



Year 2, Semester 1


AYB219 Taxation Law



Year 2, Semester 2





Year 3, Semester 1





Year 3, Semester 2




BSB126 Marketing





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Bachelor of Business (Accelerated Program)

Year 2013

QUT code BS07

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

2 years

OP 5

Rank 92






Total creditpoints

288


60 credit points insemesters 1 and 2; 24credits points in summer


CourseCoordinator






English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors also requires 4 SA in Maths A, Bor C.

International EntryrequirementsInternational students must completeAustralian Year 12 studies (or equivalentincluding international Baccaulearate)onshore to be eligible for this course.


English●

Mathematics for Accountancy, Finance,Economics and Marketing majors.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Special course requirementsBreaks in study: Due to the acceleratednature of the program breaks in study arenot permitted. Students wishing to take abreak from study will be advised totransfer to the standard program,Bachelor of Business (BS05).

Course progression: Due to theaccelerated nature of the programstudents are expected to follow thecourse structure. Students wishing todeviate from the recommended course

structure will be advised to transfer to thestandard program, Bachelor of Business(BS05).


Advanced standing (credit)Due to the accelerated nature of thisprogram, advanced standing or credit forprevious study is not permitted (with theexception of START QUT).

Further studyStudents in the Accelerated program(BS07) may choose to enrol in theBachelor of Business (Honours) BS63 oncompletion of the degree with a GPA of5.5.

For information on the Honours program,see entry for Bachelor of Business(Honours) (BS63).

Campus optionsThe degree is available at Gardens Pointcampus only, however some units areoffered at the Caboolture campus.Students may enrol in Business units atthe Caboolture campus.

Important InformationQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website


Domestic Course structureCourse designThe Bachelor of Business (AcceleratedProgram) allows you to be flexible in yourfields of study to suit your own needs andcareer aspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the program will giveyou many combinations of study areasand minors, as well as opportunities toparticipate in internships, workplacements, special topics or projectsduring summer.


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University-Wide unit set or a BusinessSchool extension (48 credit points)(d) Four prescribed Option unitsundertaken during the Summer semesteras project or research units (48 creditpoints)



Special course requirementsMinimum GPA: It is expected thatstudents maintain a minimum GPA of 5.5.If a student does not maintain a GPA of5.5 it will be recommended that theyreturn to the standard program, Bachelorof Business (BS05). (A GPA of 5.5 isrequired for entry to the Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63) program).

Breaks in study: Due to the acceleratednature of the program breaks in study arenot permitted. Students wishing to take abreak from study will be advised totransfer to the standard program,Bachelor of Business (BS05).

Course progression: Due to theaccelerated nature of the programstudents are expected to follow thecourse structure. Students wishing todeviate from the recommended coursestructure will be advised to transfer to thestandard program, Bachelor of Business(BS05).


Further studyStudents in the Accelerated program(BS07) may choose to enrol in theBachelor of Business (Honours) BS63 oncompletion of the degree with a GPA of5.5.

International CoursestructureCourse designThe Bachelor of Business (AcceleratedProgram) allows you to be flexible in yourfields of study to suit your own needs andcareer aspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the program will give

you many combinations of study areasand minors, as well as opportunities toparticipate in internships, workplacements, special topics or projectsduring summer.

(a) Eight Business School Core units (96credit points)(b) One block of eight Major Core units(Study Area A) (96 credit points)(c) One Minor of 4 units selected from aUniversity-Wide unit set or a BusinessSchool extension (48 credit points)(d) Four prescribed Option unitsundertaken during the Summer semesteras project or research units (48 creditpoints)



Special course requirementsMinimum GPA: It is expected thatstudents maintain a minimum GPA of 5.5.If a student does not maintain a GPA of5.5 it will be recommended that theyreturn to the standard program, Bachelorof Business (BS05). (A GPA of 5.5 isrequired for entry to the Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63) program).

Breaks in study: Due to the acceleratednature of the program breaks in study arenot permitted. Students wishing to take abreak from study will be advised totransfer to the standard program,Bachelor of Business (BS05).

Course progression: Due to theaccelerated nature of the programstudents are expected to follow thecourse structure. Students wishing todeviate from the recommended coursestructure will be advised to transfer to thestandard program, Bachelor of Business(BS05).


Further studyStudents in the Accelerated program(BS07) may choose to enrol in theBachelor of Business (Honours) BS63 on

completion of the degree with a GPA of5.5.



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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Start months This course is only taughtto continuing studentsonly.

Int. Start Months This course is only taughtto continuing studentsonly.

CourseCoordinator



Ms Sherrena BuckbyStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors also requires 4 SA inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DiscontinuationFrom Semester 1, 2009, this course hasbeen discontinued. Currently enrolledstudents who wish to remain in, andgraduate from the existing course will bepermitted to do so. From Semester 12013, all students will be enrolled in thenew program.

For more information on QUT BusinessSchool Core units, Major units, ExendedMajors units and specialisations for BS56program please refer to the BS56 CourseNotes entry.

AbbreviationBBus(Accy)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Advertising,Banking and Finance, Economics, HumanResource Management, International

Business, Management, Marketing, andPublic Relations.

Professional RecognitionStudents may be eligible for amembership to a number of professionalbodies depending on choice of major andunit selection. Click here for moreinformationwww.bus.qut.edu.au/study/currentstude/profrecognition.jsp



http://www.courses.qut.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Courses.woa/wa/selectMajorFromMain?courseID=11490


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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Gayle KerrStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus(Advtg)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accountancy,Banking and Finance, Economics,Electronic Business, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, Marketing, and PublicRelations.








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Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)

Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Anup BasuStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 10.0

writing 10.0

reading 10.0

listening 10.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus (Banking & Finance)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accountancy,Advertising, Economics, HumanResource Management, International









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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Tommy TangStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus(Ec)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accountancy,Advertising, Banking and Finance, HumanResource Management, International









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Bachelor of Business (Electronic Business)

Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

This course is only taughtto continuing studentsonly.

CourseCoordinator



Ms Sherrena BuckbyStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DiscontinuationFrom Semester 1, 2008, this major hasbeen discontinued. Currently enrolledstudents who wish to remain in, andgraduate from the existing major will bepermitted to do so.

For more information on QUT BusinessSchool Core units, Major units, ExendedMajors units and specialisations for BS56degree please refer to the BS56 CourseNotes entry.

AbbreviationBBus (Electronic Business)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accountancy,Advertising, Economics, HumanResource Management, InternationalBusiness, Management, Marketing, andPublic Relations.

Professional RecognitionStudents who undertake the followingunits with Accountancy Second StudyArea:• AYB230 Corporation Law(formallyAYB223 Law of Business Association)• AYB325 Taxation Law• EFB210 Finance 1And one of:• AYB311 Financial Accounting Issues• AYB321 Strategic ManagementAccountingwill satisfy meeting the Associatemembership of CPA Australia andEnrolment in the CPA Program;enrolment in the Chartered AccountantsProgram of the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia.

Students who undertake Banking andFinance or Economics as their SecondStudy Area will satisfy the Enrolment inthe Graduate Diploma in AppliedCorporate Governance at the CharteredSecretaries Australia (CSA). Onecompletiion of the Graduate Diploma inApplied Corporate Governance, studentswill mee the education requirements forprofessional membership of the CharteredSecretaries Australia (CSA).





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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Glen MurphyStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus(HRM)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accountancy,Advertising, Banking and Finance,Economics, International Business,

Management, Marketing, and PublicRelations.








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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Michael CoxStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus(InternatBus)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accountancy,Advertising, Banking and Finance,Economics, Human Resource

Management, Management, Marketing,and Public Relations.


Languages OptionThe course structure for both full-time andpart-time International Business studentsvaries depending on whether languagesare selected as an option. Alternativecourse structures are included: oneoutlines the course structure if nolanguages are taken, the other outlinesthe structure for those who wish toundertake a language specialisation. Iflanguages are taken as a specialisation,language units should commence in thefirst semester of the first year to maintaincontinuity from earlier pre-QUT languagestudies. All language units must normallybe taken in the same language.International students must take alanguage that is not their native tongue.







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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Henri BurgersStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus(Mgt)


Management, International Business,Marketing, and Public Relations.








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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years








Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill ProudStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus(Marketing)


Management, International Business,Management, and Public Relations.








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Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 12

Rank 76






Total creditpoints

288


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Kim JohnstonStudent Services: (07)3138 2050Student Services:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



AbbreviationBBus(PublicRelations)


Management, International Business,Management, and Marketing.








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Bachelor of Business - Course Notes

Year 2013

QUT code BS56

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, JulyThis course is only taughtto continuing studentsonly.

CourseCoordinator



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Information for ContinuingstudentsGardens Point students should note thatfrom Semester 2, 2008 this course hasbeen recoded to BS05 Bachelor ofBusiness, therefore, there will be nofurther intake at Gardens Point into thiscourse. However, students who arecurrently enrolled are able to remainenrolled until the end of 2012. Studentscurrently enrolled in this course may electto transfer to the BS05 Bachelor ofBusiness to complete their course.Students who elect to transfer to the newcourse will be required to undertake an 8unit major (Study Area A) and one of thefollowing options (Study Area B): amaximum of 8 elective units; or a 6 unitsecond major and 2 electives; or 2 minors(university and QUT Business Schoolapproved minors); or 1 minor and 4elective units. For more information on thecourse, see the entry for BS05. After

Semester 1 2013, students may beenrolled in the new program.

Course DesignStudents commencing the Bachelor ofBusiness campus must complete 24 unitsof equal weighting totalling 288 creditpoints, comprised of:

(a) eight QUT Business School Core units(refer to A below)(b) one block of six Major Core units (referto B below)(c) one of the following:- Double Major (six units); or- Extended Major (six units); or- Specialisation (six units).(d) plus four Elective units.

The course structures, listed by PrimaryMajor, outline a sequence of unit studyand ensures that prerequisiterequirements of a unit are satisfied.Students who require advice on therequirements to complete should contacttheir discipline school for advice.

Special RequirementsA full-time student may only enrol in unitsselected from those contained in thenormal course program for semesters 1and 2 in the first year of study unless inexceptional circumstances, and with theapproval of the Director of Studies.Similarly, a part-time student may onlyselect units from those listed for years 1and 2 in the first two years of study.

A student must enrol for more than oneunit in any semester, unless they have theapproval of the Director of Studies.Copies of the Undergraduate Guidelinesoutlining the QUT Business School rulesand procedures are available from anyQUT Business School Student EnquiriesCentre.

Professional RecognitionProfessional Recognition can be found inthe individual majors of the BS05.

International StudentsInternational Students must maintain afull-time study load to meet student visarequirements. International students areonly permitted to enrol in units at GardensPoint campus. International studentsshould consult the International StudentOffice on Level 2, B Block for advice.

Honour Year (Optional)Refer to BS63 for details.

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Important InformationQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the QUTBusiness School UndergraduateGuidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.







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Bachelor of Mass Communication

Year 2013

QUT code IF27

CRICOS 037542J

Duration(full-time)

3 years

OP 12

Rank 75

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Gardens Point and KelvinGrove

Total creditpoints

288


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative IndustriesFaculty)


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Professional RecognitionDepending on the choice of majors,graduates of the Bachelor of MassCommunication may satisfy the academicrequirements for membership of theAdvertising Institute of Australia (AIA) andthe Society of Business Communicators(SBC).

Course DesignStudents commencing the Bachelor ofMass Communication must complete 24units of equal weighting totalling 288credit points comprised ofa. Business School Core (six BusinessSchool core units)b. Major Core (two majors of six unitseach) andc. Unit Options (six units).

Although studies can be tailored to meet aspecific career goal or create a widevariety of career choices, there is a set ofrecommended combinations of majors.Students are not required to take thesecombinations, however they do representthe more common and logical choiceswithin a mass communicationqualification.The recommended combinations are:- Advertising and Public Relations- Public Relations and Journalism- Public Relations and Media andCommunication- Entertainment and Public Relations- Entertainment and Media andCommunication

- Journalism and Media andCommunication.

Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website

Domestic Course structureYour courseYear 1You will explore key concepts drivingmedia and communication industries inthe global new economy and beintroduced to skills in your chosenprofessional areas of study includingpublic relations, advertising, media andcommunication, journalism, andentertainment industries. You will applyyour knowledge to communicationactivities and exercises which provideinsight into the nature and scope of theindustry sectors you will work in.

Year 2Focusing on your major areas of study,you will undertake activities that enableyou to apply your rapidly developingcommunication skills and knowledge ofmedia industries. You will completeprojects using industry-standardequipment and software, gainingexperience in a range of tasks you willundertake as part of your professional life.You also begin to broaden your skill andknowledge base by selecting from arange of elective units.

Year 3This capstone year focuses on therefinement of skills. Working individuallyand in teams, you will produce a portfolioof work, often for real-world clients, whichshowcases your project management,communication and creative talents. Workplacement opportunities complementthese activities and allow you to networkwith a range of industry leaders.

International CoursestructureYour courseYear 1You will explore key concepts drivingmedia and communication industries inthe global new economy and beintroduced to skills in your chosenprofessional areas of study includingpublic relations, advertising, media and




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communication, journalism, andentertainment industries. You will applyyour knowledge to communicationactivities and exercises which provideinsight into the nature and scope of theindustry sectors you will work in.

Year 2Focusing on your major areas of study,you will undertake activities that enableyou to apply your rapidly developingcommunication skills and knowledge ofmedia industries. You will completeprojects using industry-standardequipment and software, gainingexperience in a range of tasks you willundertake as part of your professional life.You also begin to broaden your skill andknowledge base by selecting from arange of elective units.

Year 3This capstone year focuses on therefinement of skills. Working individuallyand in teams, you will produce a portfolioof work, often for real-world clients, whichshowcases your project management,communication and creative talents. Workplacement opportunities complementthese activities and allow you to networkwith a range of industry leaders.

Sample StructureA number of changes have been made toCreative Industries courses. Units havebeen recoded, renamed or discontinued.To see how these changes affect you, it isrecommended that you consult the tablesbelow in conjunction with your courseoutline.

Changes to Media and CommunicationcoursesChanges to Creative Industries Units

SemestersCourse Requirements●

Notes●

IF27 CORE UNITS - 6 unitsrequired

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MAJOR CORE UNITS - 12 unitsrequired - Select two of the following6 unit majors

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Advertising●

Journalism●

Media and Communication●

Public Relations●

Entertainment●

Code Title

Course Requirements

In addition to the mandatory units in this course,you must complete 72 credit points from theComplementary Studies options below:

* A Minor PLUS 24cp of Unit Options; or

* 72cp of Unit Options

Notes

* A maximum of 48cps of the following units canbe taken throughout your course: KKB341,KKB342, KKB343, KKB344, KKB345, KKB346,KKB347, KKB350.

IF27 CORE UNITS - 6 units required


BSB126 Marketing

KCB110 Introduction to Mass Communication

KCB103 Strategic Speech Communication

KCB205 Professional Communication

Either AMB220 or AMB263 (Students completingthe Advertising Major must select AMB220):

AMB220 Advertising Theory and Practice


MAJOR CORE UNITS - 12 units required -Select two of the following 6 unit majors

Advertising

INSTRUCTIONS: Students completing theAdvertising Major must complete AMB220 asone of their IF27 Core Units or as aComplementary Studies Unit Option.


AMB318 Advertising Copywriting

AMB319 Media Planning

AMB320 Advertising Management

AMB330 Digital Portfolio

AMB339 Advertising Campaigns

Journalism

KJB101 Computational Journalism

KJB120 Newswriting

KJB121 Journalistic Inquiry

KJB224 Feature Writing

KJB280 International Journalism

KJB337 Investigative Reporting

Media and Communication

KCB101 Media and Communication Texts

KCB106 Media in a Globalised World

KCB206 Internet, Self and Beyond

KCB301 Media Audiences

KJB103 Media Design and Layout

KCB203Consumption Matters: ConsumerCultures and Identity

Public Relations


AMB264 Public Relations Techniques

AMB372 Public Relations Planning

AMB374 Global Public Relations Cases

AMB379 Public Relations Campaigns

Students who have completed AMB263Introduction to Public Relations as part of theIF27 Core Units will need to choose two of thefollowing three units. Students who have NOTcompleted AMB263 as part of their IF27 CoreUnits will need to choose one of the followingthree units:

AMB202Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMB230 Digital Promotions

AMB310 Internship

Entertainment

AMB207 Entertainment Marketing

KXB101 Introduction to Entertainment

KXB102 Global Entertainment

KXB201Entertainment Practice: BalancingCreativity and Business

LWS008 Entertainment Law

LWS009 Introduction to Law



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Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)/Bachelor of Business

Year 2013

QUT code IF28

CRICOS 027278C

Duration(full-time)

5 years


Total creditpoints

480


48 (average)

Start months AugustThis course is only taughtto continuing studentsonly.

Int. Start Months AugustThis course is only taughtto continuing studentsonly.

CourseCoordinator

Dr R.Mahalinga-Iyer(Engineering); Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School;email: [email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DiscontinuationFrom Semester 1, 2007, this course hasbeen renamed and recoded to IX28Bachelor of Business/Bachelor ofEngineering. Currently enrolled studentswho wish to remain in, and graduate fromthe existing program will be permitted todo so up to the end of 2009. FromSemester 1, 2010, all students will beenrolled in the new program.



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Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2013

QUT code IF37

Total creditpoints

540


60 (years sem 1-5); 48(sem 7 & 8); 56 (sem6,9,10)

CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]; Dr.William DixonUndergraduate Director,(Law)


Dr Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); Mr BillDixon (Law)Business: StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices [email protected]; Law:+61 7 3138 2707



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DisconinuationStudents should note that from Semester1, 2007 this course has been renamedand recoded to IF41 Bachelor of Business(Study Area A)/Bachelor of Laws.Therefore, there will be no further intakeinto this course, however, students whoare currently enrolled, or have alreadybeen made an offer into this currentcourse for 2007, are able to remainenrolled in it.

For course structure information on thenew course, please refer to the newcourse.



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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2013

QUT code IF41

CRICOS 006386F

Duration(full-time)

5 years

OP 6

Rank 90


Total creditpoints

528


60

CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]; Director,Undergraduate Programs(Law)


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr JohnChen (Finance); Mr GregSouthey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations); Mr Bill Dixon(Law)Business: StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices [email protected]; Law:[email protected]


English●



English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors also require study inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 10.0

writing 10.0

reading 10.0

listening 10.0

DiscontinuationFrom Semester 1, 2009, this course hasbeen recoded to IX71 Bachelor ofBusiness/Bachelor of Laws. There havebeen significant changes to the coursestructure of this program. Students will bepermitted to remain enrolled and graduatefrom the existing double degree programup to the end of 2010. Students enrolledin the existing program will be given theopportunity to transfer to the new coursewhere appropriate.

AbbrevationBBus(StudyAreaA)/LLB

Other MajorsSee also the separate entry for thefollowing majors in this course: Bachelorof Business (Banking & Finance,Economics and Marketing)/Bachelor ofLaws.

Professional RecognitionThe Bachelor of Laws degree satisfies theacademic requirements for admission topractise as a Solicitor or Barrister inQueensland.

Business component: Students may beeligible for a membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choiceof major and unit selection. Click on thelink for more informationwww.bus.qut.edu.au/study/currentstude/profrecognition.jsp

Course DesignStudents supplement the law componentof this program with seven BusinessFaculty Core units and one majorconsisting of nine units undertaken in theQUT Business School, selected from thefollowing: Accounting, Advertising,Banking and Finance, Economics, HumanResource Management, InternationalBusiness, Management, Marketing, orPublic Relations.

Further information regarding LawElectives can be found at:http://www.law.qut.edu.au/study/courses/ugrad/lselect.jsp

Important Information toBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the QUTBusiness School UndergraduateGuidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.





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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology

Year 2013

QUT code IF48

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 10

Rank 80


Total creditpoints

432


54 (average) for 8semesters; 48 for 9semesters

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator

Richard Thomas (Scienceand Technology); DrClaire Gardiner, Directorof Undergraduate Studies(QUT Business School)


Dr Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr AnupBasu (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices [email protected]



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DiscontinuationStudents should note that from Semester1, 2007 this course has been renamedand recoded to IX33 Bachelor ofBusiness/Bachelor of InformationTechnology. Therefore, there will be nofurther intake into this course, however,students who are currently enrolled, orhave already been made an offer into thiscurrent course for 2007, are able toremain enrolled in it.

For information on the new course, pleaserefer to IX33 Bachelor ofBusiness/Bachelor of InformationTechnology.



Handbook


http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?courseCode=IX17&courseID=21098. CRICOS No.00213J

Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Business

Year 2013

QUT code IX17

CRICOS 070078J

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes



2013: CSP $4400 perSemester (48 creditpoints)



Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Exercise and MovementScience:[email protected] orphone: 07 3138 4831;Business: QUT BusinessSchool - [email protected] 07 3138 2050


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr JohnChen (Finance); Mr GregSouthey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices [email protected]| Exercise and MovementScience:[email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsCourse requirementsWorking with Children Check:Blue CardA Blue Card will be required if theplacement component of this courseinvolves working with children or youngpeople. There's no cost if you applythrough QUT.

Submit your Blue Card application to theQUT Student Centre as early as possible- ideally, as soon as you've received youroffer.

If you don't receive your Blue Card beforethe start of a unit that requires contactwith children, you may be unable toparticipate and your grades may beaffected. You may also still have to payfees for the unit.

How to apply for a Blue Card

First aid, Tuberculosisscreening and Flu VaccinationIt is recommended that you complete aFirst Aid Certificate, TuberculosisScreening and/or Flu Vaccination.However these are not mandatory.

UniformQUT School of Nursing polo shirt, navyblue trousers/long pants with pockets, andsuitable footwear (black, brown or navyleather shoes with a non-slip sole) arerequired for this course. Students willneed to cover this cost.

UniformA QUT T-shirt is required for Exercise andMovement Science and Clinical ExercisePhysiology courses. Students will need tocover this cost.

Orientation campFirst year students have the option ofattending an orientation camp.

Students will need to cover this cost.

Off-campus placementsStudents are required to undertake off-campus placements and will need tocover travel and accommodation costs.

Clinical placements withQueensland HealthStudents are required to complete theDeed Poll and Orientation Packagebefore participating in clinical placementin Queensland Health facilities. Failing to

do so may result in you not able toparticipate in clinical placement and yourgrades may be affected. You may still beliable to pay fees for the unit.


Maths B●

English●

Also assumed knowledge: one ofChemistry, Physics or BiologyRecommended study: Health Educationor Physical Education We assume thatyou have knowledge equivalent to foursemesters at high school level (Years 11and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors requires 4 SA in MathsA, B or C.

International EntryrequirementsCourse requirementsWorking with Children Check:Blue CardA Blue Card will be required if theplacement component of this courseinvolves working with children or youngpeople. There's no cost if you applythrough QUT.

Submit your Blue Card application to theQUT Student Centre as early as possible- ideally, as soon as you've received youroffer.

If you don't receive your Blue Card beforethe start of a unit that requires contactwith children, you may be unable toparticipate and your grades may beaffected. You may also still have to payfees for the unit.

How to apply for a Blue Card

First aid, Tuberculosisscreening and Flu VaccinationIt is recommended that you complete aFirst Aid Certificate, TuberculosisScreening and/or Flu Vaccination.However these are not mandatory.

UniformQUT School of Nursing polo shirt, navyblue trousers/long pants with pockets, andsuitable footwear (black, brown or navyleather shoes with a non-slip sole) arerequired for this course. Students will

http://cms.qut.edu.au/student/studying/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-placements/blue-cards

http://cms.qut.edu.au/student/studying/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-placements/blue-cards

Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Business



need to cover this cost.

UniformA QUT T-shirt is required for Exercise andMovement Science and Clinical ExercisePhysiology courses. Students will need tocover this cost.

Orientation campFirst year students have the option ofattending an orientation camp.

Students will need to cover this cost.

Off-campus placementsStudents are required to undertake off-campus placements and will need tocover travel and accommodation costs.

Clinical placements withQueensland HealthStudents are required to complete theDeed Poll and Orientation Packagebefore participating in clinical placementin Queensland Health facilities. Failing todo so may result in you not able toparticipate in clinical placement and yourgrades may be affected. You may still beliable to pay fees for the unit.


Maths B●

English●

Also one of Chemistry, Physics or BiologyYou must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors also requires 4 SA inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Exercise andMovement Science program and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness program.

Business: Students must complete the 96

credit points Business School Core Unitsin the Business program together with a96 credit point Major.

Professional recognitionBusiness component: Businesscomponent: Students may be eligible formembership to a number of professionalbodies depending on choice of major andunit selection. Details on professionalrecognition can be found under theindividual majors of the Bachelor ofBusiness (BS05).

PathwaysGraduates can apply for admission to theHM44 Bachelor of Clinical ExercisePhysiology should they wish to achievefull Exercise Physiologist status.

Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.

Further informationFor information about this course, pleasecall the School of Exercise and NutritionSciences on +61 7 3138 4831 or [email protected] OR the QUTBusiness School 61 7 3138 2050 or [email protected]

Domestic Course structureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Exercise andMovement Science program and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness program.

Business: Students must complete the 96credit points Business School Core Unitsin the Business program together with a96 credit point Major.

International CoursestructureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Exercise andMovement Science program and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness program.

Business: Students must complete the 96credit points Business School Core Unitsin the Business program together with a96 credit point Major.










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

HMB171 Fitness Health and Wellness

LSB131 Anatomy

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 1, Semester 2

HMB172 Nutrition and Physical Activity

LSB231 Physiology

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

HMB271Foundations of Motor Control,Learning and Development

HMB274 Functional Anatomy

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

HMB273 Exercise Physiology 1

HMB282 Resistance Training

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 1

HMB382 Principles of Exercise Prescription

PYB100 Foundation Psychology

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 2

HMB272 Biomechanics

HMB385 Principles of Exercise Programming

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 1

HMB276 Research in Human Movement

HMB470 Practicum 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 2

HMB275 Exercise and Sport Psychology

List A Exercise and Movement Science Elective

Business Unit

Business Unit






Handbook



Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

Year 2013

QUT code IX23

CRICOS 078352J

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes



2013: CSP $4,400 perSemester (48 creditpoints)

Total creditpoints

384




CourseCoordinator

Dr Ian Williamson(Science); Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School)


Science and Engineering:[email protected];Business:[email protected]


Maths B●

English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). RecommendedStudy: At least one of Chemistry, Physics,Biology, Earth Science or Maths C.


Maths B●

English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewYour business degree will give you abroad base of commercial knowledge aswell as the opportunity to major in aspecific business area. Thisunderstanding of business makes youmore attractive to employers, even if youwish to work predominantly in a science-based career.

AimThrough the combination of science andbusiness, you will equip yourself for anexciting career at the cutting edge ofscientific innovation within a range ofpublic, private and non-profit industries.

Career outcomesBy combining your science studies withbusiness you will develop theentrepreneurial skills necessary to sellyour abilities to a range of employers. Aswell as the range of science-basedcareers available such as a scientificmodeller, engineering software developer,

scientific programmer, and computationalscientist you could expect to gainemployment as a consultant, marketer, orproject manager within firms developingand taking scientific research to themarketplace.

Professional membershipBoth degrees allow you to satisfy therequirements of membership of therelevant professional body for yourchosen majors.

Non-standard attendanceField work is a requirement of some areasof science.










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

SEB101 Science in Context

SEB102 Understanding Science

SEB113 Quantitative Methods in Science

SEB114 Experimental Science

Year 1, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Science Core Options

Science Core Options

Year 3, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 3, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business



Year 4, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit



Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)

Year 2013

QUT code IX28

CRICOS 061649J

Duration(full-time)

5 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr R.Mahalinga-Iyer(Engineering); Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School;email: [email protected]


Dr Jasmine Banks(Engineering); MsSherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr AnupBasu (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Engineering: 3138 8822;Business: 3138 2050Engineering:[email protected];Business: [email protected]


Maths B●

English●



Maths B●

English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Career OutcomesElectrical and computer engineers design,install and maintain electrical, electronic,telecommunications and computingsystems on behalf of governments andprivate companies. Graduates of theBachelor of Business are skilled in manyaspects of business including:accountancy, advertising, finance,economics, human resourcemanagement, international business,management, marketing and publicrelations.

OverviewStudents combine engineering knowledgein electronics, computer systems,telecommunications and electric powerwith a business course majoring in one ofaccountancy, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,

international business, management,marketing or public relations.

Professional RecognitionThis degree meets the requirements formembership of Engineers Australia.

Business component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choiceof major and unit selection. Details onprofessional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of theBachelor of Business (BS05).

Special CourseRequirementsA candidate for the degree of Bachelor ofEngineering must obtain at least 60 daysof industrial employment/practice in anengineering environment as part of theWork Integrated Learning unit, beforegraduating.

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 480credit points comprised of 288 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Engineeringprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Business program. Studentssupplement the engineering componentof this program with the 96 credit pointBusiness School Core units in theBachelor of Business program togetherwith a 96 credit point Major in one of thefollowing: Accountancy, Advertising,Economics, Finance, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, Marketing or PublicRelations.

International Student EntryInternational students must maintain anenrolment program that will allow them tocomplete their course within the specifiedtimeframe of their eCoE (electronicConfirmation of Enrolment).

Important InformationQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onStudent Services website.

Further InformationScience and Engineering Faculty - Phone+61 7 3138 8822, Email:[email protected] Business School: Phone +61 7 31382050, Fax +61 7 3138 1055, email:[email protected]

http://www.courses.qut.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Courses.woa/wa/selectMajorFromMain?pres=sf&courseID=10590




Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)



Domestic Course structureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 480credit points comprised of 288 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Engineeringprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Business program. Studentssupplement the engineering componentof this program with the 96 credit pointBusiness School Core units in theBachelor of Business program togetherwith a 96 credit point major in one of thefollowing:

Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●

Public Relations.●

International CoursestructureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 480credit points comprised of 288 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Engineeringprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Business program. Studentssupplement the engineering componentof this program with the 96 credit pointBusiness School Core units in theBachelor of Business program togetherwith a 96 credit point major in one of thefollowing:

Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●




Handbook



Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Business

Year 2013

QUT code IX31

CRICOS 042263G

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr Marion Bateson(Science); Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School)


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations); ScienceDiscipline Coordinatordetails are listed underfurther information.Business: +61 7 31382050Business:[email protected]


Maths B●

English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (English (4, SA) and MathsB (4, SA)). Accountancy, Finance,Economics and Marketing majors require4 SA in Maths A, B or C.


Maths B●

English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies(English (4, SA) and Maths B (4, SA)).Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors require 4 SA in MathsA, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

IMPORTANT NOTEAs of 2013, this course will only beavailable for continuing Bachelor ofApplied Science/Bachelor of Businessstudents and those students who arecommencing in 2013 with advancedstanding of 96 credit points of 1st yearBachelor of Applied Science units.New students - please refer to Bachelor ofScience/Bachelor of Business. Pleasecontact [email protected] for anyenquiries.

OverviewThrough the combination of science andbusiness, you will equip yourself for anexciting career at the cutting edge ofscientific innovation within a range ofpublic, private and non-profit industries.Your business degree will give you a

broad base of commercial knowledge aswell as the opportunity to major in aspecific business area. Thisunderstanding of business makes youmore attractive to employers, even if youwish to work predominantly in a science-based career.

Professional RecognitionBoth degrees allow you to satisfy therequirements of membership of therelevant professional body for yourchosen majors. Please refer to therelevant pages in this prospectus fordetails on your intended science major,and the QUT Business School prospectusfor more information on business majors,or visit www.qut.edu.au/courses


Further InformationFor further information about this course,please contact the following:

Science CoordinatorDr Marion BatesonPhone: +61 7 3138 1269Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]

Business CoordinatorPhone: +61 7 3138 2050Email: [email protected]

Science Discipline Coordinators

Biochemistry MajorDr Perry HartfieldPhone: +61 7 3138 2984Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]

Biotechnology MajorDr Marion BatesonPhone: +61 7 3138 1269Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]




Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Business



Chemistry MajorAssociate Professor Dennis ArnoldPhone: +61 7 3138 2482Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]

Ecology MajorDr Ian WilliamsonPhone: +61 7 3138 2779Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]

Environmental Science MajorDr Ian WilliamsonPhone: +61 7 3138 2779Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]

Forensic Science MajorDr Emad KiriakousPhone: +61 7 3138 8822Email: [email protected]

Geoscience MajorDr Craig SlossPhone: +61 7 3138 2610Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]

Microbiology MajorDr Christine KnoxEmail: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]

Physics MajorDr Stephen HughesPhone: +61 7 3138 2327Email: [email protected] phone contact: +61 7 31388822Alternative email contact:[email protected]


Year 1 Semester 1●








Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Science Faculty Unit


Year 1 Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit



Year 2 Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit



Year 2 Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit



Year 3 Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit



Year 3 Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit



Year 4 Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit



Year 4 Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit





Handbook




Year 2013

QUT code IX33

CRICOS 059595C

Duration(full-time)

4 years

Duration(part-time)

8 years

OP 12

Rank 76

OP Guarantee Yes


Total creditpoints

384


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected];Associate ProfessorRichard Thomas (Scienceand Technology)


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); MrGreg Southey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices [email protected]


English●



English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies.Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors also require study inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 10.0

writing 10.0

reading 10.0

listening 10.0

DiscontinuationThis course code has been discontinuedand replaced by IX58 Bachelor ofBusiness/Bachelor of InformationTechnology.Currently enrolled students who wish toremain in, and graduate from the existingprogram will be permitted to do so up tothe end of 2011. From Semester 1, 2012,all students will be enrolled in the newprogram.

Cooperative EducationProgramThe Coop Ed Program is a joint venturebetween employers and the Science andEngineering Faculty giving you theopportunity of 10-12 months paid industryplacement to better prepare you foremployment after you graduate. TheCoop Ed Program integrates formal studyand professional experience, so you canapply what you're learning in an arearelevant to your chosen path.

Some of the organisations our Coop Edstudents have worked with are theAustralian Tax Office, Boeing Australia,CITEC, Department of Natural Resourcesand Water, Dialog, EPA, QueenslandPolice, RACQ and UNiTAB Limited.

Find out more about the CooperativeEducation Program.

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Businessprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor or Information Technologyprogram.

Business component: Students mustcomplete the 96 credit point QUTBusiness School Core Units in theBusiness program together with a 96credit point Major.

Professional recognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choiceof major and unit selection. Details onprofessional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of theBachelor of Business (BS05).

Graduates of the Bachelor of InformationTechnology meet the knowledgerequirements for admission to theAustralian Computer Society (ACS).

UnitIncompatibility/TranslationInformationDetails on the translation andincompatibility of old and new units islocated here:Undergraduate Translation TableIf you have completed the unit(s) listedunder the “Translation Unit Codes”column you are not permitted to enrol inthe listed new code

Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the QUTBusiness School UndergraduateGuidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.

Further InformationFor further information about this courseor completing your course requirements,please contact the following:

http://coop.sef.qut.edu.au/


http://www.studentservices.qut.edu.au/pdfs/IT_ug_translation_table.pdf








Science and TechnologyCoordinatorRichard ThomasPhone: +4 07 3138 2782Email: [email protected]

Business CoordinatorPhone: +61 7 3138 2050Fax: +61 7 3138 1055Email: [email protected]



Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries

Year 2013

QUT code IX34

CRICOS 059596B

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Director, UndergraduateStudies (CreativeIndustries); email:[email protected]. Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School;email: [email protected]


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: +61 7 3138 [email protected] (CreativeIndustries);[email protected](Business)


Maths A●

English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThis program consists of 16 creativeindustries units and 16 business unitswhich are integrated so that you will studyunits from both areas each semester. Youwill undertake the Bachelor of CreativeIndustries core units as well as onecreative industries major from animation;art and design history; creative andprofessional writing; dance; digital media;drama; entertainment industries; fashion;film, television and screen; interactive andvisual design; journalism, media andcommunication; literary studies; or music.

Your business degree provides you with abroad base of business knowledge, andyou will choose a major from accounting,advertising, economics, finance, humanresource management, internationalbusiness, management, marketing orpublic relations.

Course DesignThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Creative Industries) comprises 192credit points.

The Business component is made up of96 credit points of Business School coreunits and 96 credit points of units from aBusiness major. The Business majors areaccountancy, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing, public relations. Accountancystudents will complete 10 major units and6 Business School core units in order tomeet professional recognitionrequirements.

The Creative Industries component ismade up of 96 credit points of core unitsand a Creative Industries major (96 creditpoints).

Professional RecognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choiceof major and unit selection. Details onprofessional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of theBachelor of Business (BS05).




Domestic Course structureCourse DesignThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Creative Industries) comprises 192credit points.

The Business component is made up of96 credit points of Business School coreunits and 96 credit points of units from aBusiness major. The Business majors areaccountancy, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,





Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries



marketing, public relations. Accountancystudents will complete 10 major units and6 Business School core units in order tomeet professional recognitionrequirements.


International CoursestructureCourse DesignThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Creative Industries) comprises 192credit points.

The Business component is made up of96 credit points of Business School coreunits and 96 credit points of units from aBusiness major. The Business majors areaccountancy, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing, public relations. Accountancystudents will complete 10 major units and6 Business School core units in order tomeet professional recognitionrequirements.


Sample StructureA number of changes have been made toCreative Industries courses. Units havebeen recoded, renamed or discontinued.To see how these changes affect you, it isrecommended that you consult one of thetables below in conjunction with yourcourse outline.

Changes to Creative Industries UnitsDiscontinued Creative Industries Units









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

KKB101Creative Industries: People andPractices

Creative Industries Major: First Unit

Year 1, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

KKB102Creative Industries: MakingConnections

Creative Industries Major: Second Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

A unit from the Level 1 Unit Options (eitherKIB101 or KPB101 or KVB104):

KIB101 Visual Communication

KPB101Introduction to Film, TV and NewMedia Production

KVB104 Photomedia and Artistic Practice

Creative Industries Major: Third Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

A unit from the Level 2 Unit Options (eitherKTB211 or KXB202):

KTB211Creative Industries Events andFestivals

KXB202Project Management forEntertainment

Creative Industries Major: Fourth Unit

Year 3, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Fifth Unit

A unit from the Creative Industries UniversityWide or Creative Industries Faculty Only UnitOptions lists

Year 3, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Sixth Unit

A unit from the Creative Industries UniversityWide or Creative Industries Faculty Only UnitOptions lists

Year 4, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Seventh Unit

A unit from the Transitions to New ProfessionalEnvironments Unit Options

Year 4, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Eighth Unit

A unit from the Transitions to New ProfessionalEnvironments Unit Options




http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/233274/CIF-Discontinued-units-2013.pdf

Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts

Year 2013

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative Industries);Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing)

Year 2013

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator



Dr Kari Gislason (Creativeand Professional Writing);Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: (07) 3138 8114;Business: (07) 3138 [email protected] (Creativeand Professional Writing);Business: StudentServices [email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Creative and Professional Writing)comprises 192 credit points.

Your business degree componentcomprises eight business core units, andeight business major units. You willchoose a business major fromaccounting, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing or public relations.Accountancy students will complete 10major units and 6 Business School coreunits in order to meet professionalrecognition requirements.

Professional RecognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choice

of major and unit selection. Details onprofessional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of theBachelor of Business (BS05).


Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of this courseyou will be eligible to apply for entry intothe Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)(Study Area A) or the Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (Study Area A),provided you have achieved the requiredGPA.

Domestic Course structureCourse StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Creative and Professional Writing)comprises 192 credit points.


International CoursestructureCourse StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Creative and Professional Writing)comprises 192 credit points.





Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing)













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KWB101 Introduction to Creative Writing

KWB110 Writing Fundamentals

Business School Core Unit


Year 1, Semester 2

KPB116 Introduction to Scriptwriting

KWB104 Creative Writing: the Short Story



Year 2, Semester 1

KWB103 Persuasive Writing

KWB107 Creative Non-Fiction



Year 2, Semester 2

KWB108 Introduction To Literary Studies

KWB112 Youth and Children's Writing



Year 3, Semester 1

KWB207Great Books: Creative WritingClassics

KWB211 Stylistics

Business School Major Unit


Year 3, Semester 2

KWB212 Writing Poetry

KWB213 Corporate Writing and Editing



Year 4, Semester 1

KWB304Editing and Developing theManuscript

KWB313 Novel and Memoir



Year 4, Semester 2

KWB303 Writing and Publishing Industry

KWB306 Creative Writing Project 1







Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)

Year 2013

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator



Mr Mark Radvan (Drama);Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: (07) 3138 8114;Business: (07) 3138 [email protected] (Drama);Business: StudentServices [email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Drama) comprises 192 credit points.


Professional RecognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choiceof major and unit selection. Details on

professional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of theBachelor of Business (BS05).


Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of this courseyou will be eligible to apply for entry intothe Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)(Study Area A) or the Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (Study Area A),provided you have achieved the requiredGPA.

Domestic Course structureCourse DesignThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Drama) comprises 192 credit points.



International CoursestructureCourse DesignThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Drama) comprises 192 credit points.

Your business degree componentcomprises eight business core units, andeight business major units. You willchoose a business major fromaccounting, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,




Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)



marketing or public relations.Accountancy students will complete 10major units and 6 Business School coreunits in order to meet professionalrecognition requirements.












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KTB101 Understanding Theatre

KTB102 Process Drama



Year 1, Semester 2

KTB104 Performance Innovation

KTB108 Applied Theatre



Year 2, Semester 1

KTB103Performing Skills 1: Character andScene

KTB107 The Creating Body



Year 2, Semester 2

KTB105 Production 1

KTB106 Performing Skills 2: Style and Form



Year 3, Semester 1

KTB205 Production 2

DRAMA SEMESTER 1 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Drama Semester 1 UnitOptions (KTB210 or KTB212):

KTB210 Creative Industries Management

KTB212 Theatre and Community



Year 3, Semester 2

KTB207 Staging Australia

DRAMA SEMESTER 2 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Drama Semester 2 UnitOptions (KTB211 or KTB213):

KTB211Creative Industries Events andFestivals

KTB213 Directing Theatre



Year 4, Semester 1

KTB302 Postdramatic Theatre

KTB303 Production 3



Year 4, Semester 2

KTB305 The Entrepreneurial Artist

KTB313 Production 4







Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion)

Year 2013

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Mr Dean Brough(Fashion); Ms SherrenaBuckby (Accountancy);ASPRO Gayle Kerr(Advertising); Dr TommyTang (Economics); DrMark Doolan (Finance);Dr Glen Murphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: (07) 3138 8114;Business: (07) 3138 [email protected] (Fashion);[email protected](Business)

Domestic Entry requirements2013 registrations haveclosedRegistrations for the 2013 intake weredue on the 12 October 2012 and are nowclosed. If you had not registered and youare considering applying to study in 2014we recommend you read the followinginformation as a guide only as it detailsrequirements for entry in 2013 and thesemay change prior to the 2014 intake.

PrerequisitesSuccessful portfolio and interview

Closing dateSubmit your portfolio and additionalsupporting documentation with QUT byFriday, 12 October 2012.

Additional entryrequirementsIn addition to applying through QTAC andyou must also before the closing datepost or submit the followingdocumentation to the Creative IndustriesFaculty:

A Fashion Registration Form●

A copy of the QUTpay confirmationpage from your online credit cardpayment for the $33 service charge(Please note: Q-Step and ATSIapplicants are exempt from theservice fee)

●

Portfolio●

A copy of your most recent schoolreport and/or results of previoustertiary studies

●

Personal statement - A typewrittenpersonal statement outlining yourreasons for applying to thisparticular course, indicating yourpersonal strengths and your futureambitions (max 300 words).

●

Please note: Submitting your registration,portfolio and supporting documentationwith QUT is separate and in addition tolisting the course as a preference withQTAC. To successfully apply for entry intothis course you are required to do both.The portfolio and interview process ismanaged by Creative Industries Faculty;however, all offers for the course will bemade through QTAC in December.

Delivery DetailsIn personCreative Industries Faculty AdditionalEntryZ6, Level 1 The Hub-foyer delivery slotsCreative Industries PrecinctMusk Avenue

Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059(opening hours from 8am to 6pm)

PostCreative Industries PrecinctZ6 Block-The Hub Level 5Musk AvenueKelvin Grove, QLD, 4059

Service feeA $33 service fee applies to all applicants,excluding applicants who seekingadmission assistance via QUT’s Q-Stepand/or Oodgeroo schemes. This paymentis to be made via QUTPay and pleaseensure you print the confirmation page asyou will need to attach it to your portfolio.

Frequently asked questionsWhat should my portfolioinclude?Your portfolio should include a maximumof 20 20 single-sided A4 pages of colourimages that demonstrate your potential asa fashion designer. This could include butis not limited to:

Good examples of your sketchbookwork (to demonstrate your ability toresearch a topic and develop ideasbased on that topic).

●

Fashion design drawings (showingyour ability to create fashiondesigns, based on research and aconcept). We are looking forevidence of fabric awareness,colour, and 3D thinking.

●

Selected photographs that showgood examples of any garments youhave made

●

There is no one particular type of folio weare looking for, as long as you keep to therequirements of 20 single-sided A4 pagesof your work. We are looking forsomething individual; a folio thatexpresses you, your talents and potentialwithin the fashion industry. We would liketo know what you think about fashion andwhat you like about fashion - or even whatyou don’t like about fashion. Think of thefolio as a way of introducing yourself to us- and showing us your creativity andthought processes. Show us what inspiresyou and excites you.

Will my portfolio by returned?You will need to provide with yourregistration form, a stamped, self-addressed envelope (appropriate to thesize of the portfolio submitted) for yourportfolio to be returned. Portfolio materialswill only be returned to applicants thatprovide the envelope.

http://www.qtac.edu.au/


https://qutpay.qut.edu.au/Cart/Categories/Creative-Industries/CIF-Registration-Service-Fee-Payment.aspx



http://www.qut.edu.au/qstep

http://www.qut.edu.au/oodgeroo





Interview locations and datesFollowing the submission applicants willbe shortlisted. QUT will be conductinginterviews in November 2012 at the QUTKelvin Grove campus. Should you beshortlisted you will be notified via email.Only submissions that include all theabove stated requirements will beprocessed.

Who do I contact for moreinformation?Please contact the Creative IndustriesFaculty by:

Phone: (07) 3138 8114 and press option3

Email: [email protected]


English●


International EntryrequirementsPrerequisites

Successful portfolio and interview●

Minimum completion of schoolingcomparable to Australian year 12

●

Closing dateThere are no closing dates forinternational applicants. We encourageyou to apply as soon as you decide onthe course you wish to study, to help youwith visa requirements.

Additional Entry RequirementsPlease send the following documentsalong with your F Form to QUT. You maypost or e-mail your application.

All documents requested in the Fform

●

Current passport sized photograph●

Personal statement - A typewrittenpersonal statement outlining yourreasons for applying to thisparticular course, indicating yourpersonal strengths and your futureambitions (max 300 words)

●

Portfolio●

Please send copies only – documents willnot be returned.

What should my portfolioinclude?

Your portfolio should include a maximumof 20 single-sided A4 pages of colourimages that demonstrate your potential asa fashion designer. This could include butis not limited to:

Good examples of your sketchbookwork (to demonstrate your ability toresearch a topic and develop ideasbased on that topic)

●

Fashion design drawings (showingyour ability to create fashiondesigns, based on research and aconcept). We are looking forevidence of fabric awareness,colour, and 3D thinking

●

Selected photographs that showgood examples of any garments youhave made.

●

There is no one particular type of folio weare looking for, as long as you keep to therequirements of 20 single-sided A4 pagesof your work. We are looking forsomething individual; a folio thatexpresses you, your talents and potentialwithin the fashion industry. We would liketo know what you think about fashion andwhat you like about fashion - or even whatyou don’t like about fashion. Think of thefolio as a way of introducing yourself to us- and showing us your creativity andthought processes. Show us what inspiresyou and excites you.

Interview locations and datesIf shortlisted, you will be contacted andinterviewed during November 2012 at theQUT Kelvin Grove Campus. If you areunable to attend an interview in person, atelephone interview will be scheduled.


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Course DesignThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Fashion) comprises 192 credit points.



Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of this course,you will be eligible to apply for entry intothe Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours),provided you have achieved the requiredGPA.

Domestic Course structureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Fashion) comprises 192 credit points.


mailto:[email protected]







International CoursestructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Fashion) comprises 192 credit points.












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KFB103Introduction to the Industry ofFashion

KFB108Unspeakable Beauty 1: A History ofDress and Fashion



Year 1, Semester 2

KFB104Sustainability: The Materiality ofFashion

KFB109Unspeakable Beauty 2: Fashion andModernity



Year 2, Semester 1

KFB101 Design Studio 1

KFB107 Drawing for Fashion



Year 2, Semester 2


KFB207 Contemporary Fashion



Year 3, Semester 1


KFB209 Ragtrade: The Business of Fashion



Year 3, Semester 2


KFB305 Critical Fashion Studies



Year 4, Semester 1


KFB303 Fashioning Futures



Year 4, Semester 2








Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design)

Year 2013

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator



Dr Gavin Sade(Interactive and VisualDesign); Ms SherrenaBuckby (Accountancy);ASPRO Gayle Kerr(Advertising); Dr TommyTang (Economics); DrMark Doolan (Finance);Dr Glen Murphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: (07) 3138 8114;Business: (07) 3138 [email protected] (Interactiveand Visual Design);[email protected] (Business)


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Interactive and Visual Design)comprises 192 credit points.


Professional RecognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choice

of major and unit selection. Details onprofessional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of theBachelor of Business (BS05).


Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of this course,you will be eligible to apply for entry intothe Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours),provided you have achieved the requiredGPA. top

Domestic Course structureCourse StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Interactive and Visual Design)comprises 192 credit points.


International CoursestructureCourse StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Interactive and Visual Design)comprises 192 credit points.





Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design)













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KIB100 Design and Creative Thinking

KIB101 Visual Communication



Year 1, Semester 2

KIB109 Design for Interactive Media

KIB120 Graphic Design



Year 2, Semester 1

KIB103Introduction to Web Design andDevelopment

KNB112 Drawing for Animation 1



Year 2, Semester 2

KIB102 Visual Interactions

KNB123 Animation and Motion Graphics



Year 3, Semester 1

KIB204 Web Interface Design

KIB231 Typography and Illustration



Year 3, Semester 2

KIB207 Theories of Visual Communication

KIB216 Advanced Web Design



Year 4, Semester 1

KIB315Contemporary Issues in DigitalMedia

INTERACTIVE AND VISUAL DESIGNSEMESTER 1 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Interactive and VisualDesign Semester 1 Unit Options (KIB309 orKIB340):

KIB309 Embodied Interactions

KIB340 Visual Information Design



Year 4, Semester 2

KIB322 Professional Practice for Designers

INTERACTIVE AND VISUAL DESIGNSEMESTER 2 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Interactive and VisualDesign Semester 2 Unit Options (KIB314 orKIB338):

KIB314 Tangible Media

KIB338 Print Media







Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts)

Year 2013

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Mr Charles Robb (VisualArts); Ms SherrenaBuckby (Accountancy);ASPRO Gayle Kerr(Advertising); Dr TommyTang (Economics); DrMark Doolan (Finance);Mr Greg Southey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: (07) 3138 8114;Business: (07) 3138 [email protected] (VisualArts); Business: StudentServices [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirements2013 registrations haveclosedRegistrations for the 2013 intake weredue on the extended closing date of 12October 2012 and are now closed. If youhad not registered and you areconsidering applying to study in 2014 werecommend you read the followinginformation as a guide only as it detailsrequirements for entry in 2013 and thesemay change prior to the 2014 intake.


Closing date extensionRegister online and submit your portfolioand additional supporting documentationwith QUT by the extended closing date ofFriday, 12 October 2012.

Additional entryrequirementsIn addition to applying through QTAC andyou must also before the closing date:

Complete the Online RegistrationForm and print the confirmationpage.

1.

Post or deliver the followingdocumentation to the CreativeIndustries Faculty:

2.

Online registration confirmationpage

●

A current passport sized photograph●

A copy of your most recent schoolreport and/or results of previoustertiary studies

●

A copy of the QUTpay confirmationpage from your online credit cardpayment for the $33 service charge(Note: Q-Step and ATSI applicantsare exempt from the service fee)

●

Portfolio●

Note: Registering plus submitting yourportfolio and supporting documentationwith QUT is separate and in addition tolisting the course as a preference withQTAC. To successfully apply for entry intothis course you are required to do both.The portfolio and interview process ismanaged by Creative Industries Faculty;however, all offers for the course will bemade through QTAC in December.

Delivery detailsIn personCreative Industries Faculty AdditionalEntryZ6, Level 1 The Hub-foyer delivery slotsCreative Industries PrecinctMusk Avenue

Kelvin Frove QLD, 4059(opening hours from 8am to 6pm)

PostQUT Creative Industries FacultyH Block, Level 3Victoria Park RoadKelvin Grove, QLD, 4059

Service feeA $33 service fee applies to all applicants,excluding applicants who seekingadmission assistance via QUT’s Q-Stepand/or Oodgeroo schemes. This paymentis to be made via QUTPay and pleaseensure you print the confirmation page asyou will need to attach it to your portfolio.

Frequently asked questionsWhat should my portfolioinclude?Your portfolio should include a maximumof 20 pages of images that bestdemonstrate your current artachievements, working processes,commitment and potential. Consider the"qualities" we look for (listed below) whencompiling your portfolio. It may containphotographs, slides, photocopies ofsketches and journal pages (showingyour planning and preparation for aproject), printed digital images and/orshort video excerpts (no more than 2minutes each). For a paper-basedportfolio, keep pages to a maximum of A4size and do not include large folders. Ifyou are including CD/DVD/uploadedimages, the preferred format is either as a'PowerPoint' or .jpg files. We prefer videothat can be opened in 'QuickTime' andonly samples of work are required. Toensure we will be able to open and viewany digital media files, keep the file size toa minimum (i.e. under 5MB).

Please note: We do not return portfolios,so do not include any original copies ofyour work or documentation.

What qualities are QUT CreativeIndustries looking for?

Overall, we seek indications of yourability to think creatively, to be opento new ideas and challenges, and ofyour potential to succeed in thecourse.

●

We look for evidence of versatility,skill, enterprise, inventiveness andknowledge of contemporary art andculture/s. We are also looking forcandidates who bring a wide rangeof interests and enthusiasms to theirstudy area (e.g. film, literature,music, digital culture, etc.).

●





http://www.qut.edu.au/qstep

http://www.qut.edu.au/oodgeroo





We look at your artistic achievement- the level of investigation andfamiliarity with particular media, thedegree of sophistication andsensitivity in handling media,evidence of industry, hard work,sustained practice and familiaritywith visual media.

●

We look for the degree ofexploration of ideas and evidence ofthe development of ideas. Somecarefully selected keydocumentation of preliminary plans,working sketches, journals and workin progress help us in this regard.

●

We also look for evidence of artworkthat is totally self-initiated (i.e. notnecessarily part of a set studyprogram) and an indication that youare determined to pursue artinterests in a range ofcircumstances.

●

Interview locations and datesIf shortlisted you will be contacted andinterviewed during November. If you arecalled, you are not required to bringanything with you to this interview, butyou should be prepared to respond toquestions about your artwork and yourfuture goals. Interviews are designed tofurther assess your suitability for the styleof Visual Arts course that we offer and willalso present an opportunity for you to askany questions you may have about thecourse. Interviews will occur at the QUTKelvin Grove campus.

Who do I contact for moreinformation?Please contact the Creative IndustriesFaculty by:

Phone: (07) 3138 8114 and press option4

Email: [email protected]


English●


International Entryrequirements


Minimum completion of schoolingcomparable to Australian year 12

Closing dateThere are no closing dates forinternational applicants. We encourageyou to apply as soon as you decide onthe course you wish to study, to help youwith visa requirements.

Additional entry requirementsPlease send the following documentsalong with your F Form to QUT. You maypost or e-mail your application.

All documents requested on the Fform

●

Current passport sized photograph●

Portfolio●

Please send copies only – documents willnot be returned.

What should I include in myportfolio?Maximum of 20 images that bestdemonstrate current art achievements,working processes, commitment andpotential.

It may contain photographs, slides,photocopies of sketches and journalpages, printed digital images and/or shortvideo excerpts (no more than 2 minuteseach).

Responses to a series of four questionsabout your interest in visual art. Yourresponses to these questions areimportant - please answer them asspecifically, carefully and informatively aspossible:

1. What attracts you to a course of studyin Visual Arts?2. Describe briefly what contact you havehad with works of other artists(exhibitions, galleries you have visited,books/articles/reviews you have read,etc).3. Summarise the types of visual artsactivities in which you have participated(for example group exhibitions, soloexhibitions, commissions, awards,membership of art associations etc).4. Describe aspects of art that yourespond to, both positively and negatively.

What qualities are QUT CreativeIndustries looking for?

Overall, we seek indications of yourability to think creatively, to be opento new ideas and challenges, and ofyour potential to succeed in thecourse.

●

We look for evidence of versatility,●

skill, enterprise, inventiveness andknowledge of contemporary art andculture/s. We are also looking forcandidates who bring a wide rangeof interests and enthusiasms to theirstudy area (e.g. film, literature,music, digital culture, etc.).We look at your artistic achievement- the level of investigation andfamiliarity with particular media, thedegree of sophistication andsensitivity in handling media,evidence of industry, hard work,sustained practice and familiaritywith visual media.

●

We look for the degree ofexploration of ideas and evidence ofthe development of ideas. Somecarefully selected keydocumentation of preliminary plans,working sketches, journals and workin progress help us in this regard.

●

We also look for evidence of artworkthat is totally self-initiated (i.e. notnecessarily part of a set studyprogram) and an indication that youare determined to pursue artinterests in a range ofcircumstances.

●

Interview locations and datesIf shortlisted, you will be contacted andinterviewed during November 2012 at theQUT Kelvin Grove Campus. If you areunable to attend an interview in person, atelephone interview will be scheduled.


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Visual Arts) comprises 192 creditpoints.

Your business degree component





comprises eight business core units, andeight business major units. You willchoose a business major fromaccounting, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing or public relations.Accountancy students will complete 10major units and 6 Business School coreunits in order to meet professionalrecognition requirements.



Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of this course,you will be eligible to apply for entry intothe Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours),provided you have achieved the requiredGPA.

Domestic Course structureCourse StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Visual Arts) comprises 192 creditpoints.



International CoursestructureCourse StructureThis course is made up of 384 creditpoints. Each component (i.e. Businessand Visual Arts) comprises 192 creditpoints.













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KVB109 Visual Arts Foundation

KVB102 Modernism



Year 1, Semester 2

KVB114 Digital Media

KVB103 Australian Art



Year 2, Semester 1

KVB120 Studio Art Practice 1



Year 2, Semester 2




Year 3, Semester 1




Year 3, Semester 2




Year 4, Semester 1

KVB200Exhibition and Display in the VisualArts

KVB304 Contemporary Art Issues



Year 4, Semester 2

ART HISTORY UNIT OPTIONS:

SELECT One unit (12cp) from the Art HistoryUnit Options (KVB108 or KVB211):

KVB108 Contemporary Asian Visual Culture

KVB211 Post 1945 Art

ART THEORY UNIT OPTIONS:

SELECT One unit (12cp) from the Art TheoryUnit Options (KVB306 or KVB307):

KVB306 Video Art and Culture

KVB307 Theories of Spatial Culture










Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Journalism

Year 2013

QUT code IX36

CRICOS 059598M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative Industries);email: [email protected]:Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]


Susan Hetherington(Journalism); MsSherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: (07) 3138 8114;Business: (07) 3138 [email protected](Journalism);[email protected](Business)


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Businessprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Journalism program. Studentswill undertake the two components of thedouble degree concurrently.

Business component:Students must complete the 96 creditpoint Business School Core Units in theBusiness program together with a 96credit point Major. Accountancy studentswill undertaken 6 Business School Coreunits and 10 Major Core units in order tomeet the professional recognition.

You will undertake 192 credit points ofjournalism units which will provide a broadrange of journalism knowledge. Yourbusiness degree component compriseseight business core units, and eight

business major units. You will choose abusiness major from accounting,advertising, economics, finance, humanresource management, internationalbusiness, management, marketing orpublic relations.

Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of this course,you will be eligible to apply for entry intothe Bachelor of Journalism (Honours), orthe Bachelor of Business (Honours)(Study Area A), provided you haveachieved the required GPA.

Domestic Course structureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Businessprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Journalism program. Studentswill undertake the two components of thedouble degree concurrently.


You will undertake 192 credit points ofjournalism units which will provide a broadrange of journalism knowledge. Yourbusiness degree component compriseseight business core units, and eightbusiness major units. You will choose abusiness major from accounting,advertising, economics, finance, humanresource management, internationalbusiness, management, marketing orpublic relations.

Professional RecognitionThe Journalism degree is recognised bythe Australian Journalists' Association(AJA) section of the Media Entertainmentand Arts Alliance (MEAA).


Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Journalism



International CoursestructureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Businessprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Journalism program. Studentswill undertake the two components of thedouble degree concurrently.


You will undertake 192 credit points ofjournalism units which will provide a broadrange of journalism knowledge. Yourbusiness degree component compriseseight business core units, and eightbusiness major units. You will choose abusiness major from accounting,advertising, economics, finance, humanresource management, internationalbusiness, management, marketing orpublic relations.

Professional RecognitionThe Journalism degree is recognised bythe Australian Journalists' Association(AJA) section of the Media Entertainmentand Arts Alliance (MEAA).



Changes to Journalism coursesChanges to Creative Industries UnitsDiscontinued Creative Industries Units









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KJB101 Computational Journalism

KJB102Introduction to Journalism, Mediaand Communication



Year 1, Semester 2


KJB120 Newswriting



Year 2, Semester 1

KJB304 Sub-Editing

KJB121 Journalistic Inquiry



Year 2, Semester 2


LWS011 Journalism Law



Year 3, Semester 1

KJB224 Feature Writing

KPB101Introduction to Film, TV and NewMedia Production



Year 3, Semester 2

KJB337 Investigative Reporting

KJB222 Online Journalism 1



Year 4, Semester 1

KJB239 Journalism Ethics and Issues

KJB280 International Journalism



Year 4, Semester 2

KJB235 Radio and Television Journalism 1





http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/233275/B-Journalism-and-other-Journalism-course-changes-2013.pdf



Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics

Year 2013

QUT code IX37

CRICOS 059601K

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 7

Rank 87

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]; Dr TimMoroney(Mathematics)


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices [email protected]


Maths B●

English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (English (4, SA) and MathsB (4, SA)). Accountancy, Finance,Economics and Marketing majors alsorequire 4 SA in Maths A, B or C.


Maths B●

English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies(English (4, SA) and Maths B (4, SA)).Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors also require 4 SA inMaths A, B or C.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Professional RecognitionBoth degrees allow you to satisfy therequirements of membership of therelevant professional body for yourchosen majors. Please refer to therelevant pages in this prospectus fordetails on the Bachelor of Mathematicsand the QUT Business School prospectusfor more information on business majorsor visit www.qut.edu.au/study

Financial SupportYou should consider applying for anindustry-sponsored mathematics bursaryor a business scholarship to help youfinancially throughout your studies. Forfurther information visit Scholarships.

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Mathematicsprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Business program.

Business component:Commencing students from 2009onwards• 8 Business School Core units (96 creditpoints) including MGB223 (see below)*• 8 Major Core units (96 credit points)

2007-2008 commencing students• 7 Business School Core units (84 creditpoints)*• 9 Major Core units (108 credit points)

*Please note that BSB123 Data Analysis(one of the Business School Core Units)is not required as the content of MAB313Mathematics of Finance covers similartopics. MGB223 Entrepreneurship andInnovation replaces BSB123.

*Accounting major students complete 6Business Core Units and 10 Accountancymajor units to allow them to completeprofessional requirements.

* Please note that EFB101 Data Analysisfor Business which is normally undertakenin the Majors of Accountancy, Banking &Finance and Economics, is not requiredas the content will be covered in thestatistics units from the mathematicscomponent of the program.

Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.


Business CoordinatorPhone: Student Services +61 7 31382117Email: Student Services [email protected]

Mathematical SciencesCoordinatorDr Tim MoroneyPhone: +61 7 3138 8822Email: [email protected]

http://www.scholarships.qut.edu.au




Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics



Domestic Course structureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Mathematicsprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Business program.

Business component:Commencing students from 2009onwards

8 Business School Core units (96credit points) including MGB223(see below)*

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8 Major Core units (96 credit points)●

2007-2008 commencing students7 Business School Core units (84credit points)*

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9 Major Core units (108 creditpoints)

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International CoursestructureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Mathematicsprogram and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Business program.

Business component:Commencing students from 2009onwards

8 Business School Core units (96credit points) including MGB223(see below)*

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8 Major Core units (96 credit points)●

2007-2008 commencing students7 Business School Core units (84credit points)*

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9 Major Core units (108 creditpoints)

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Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 1 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 2 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 2 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 3 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 3 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 4 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 4 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit



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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (for continuing students only)

Year 2013

QUT code IX38

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 12

Rank 76

OP Guarantee Yes


Total creditpoints

384


48

CourseCoordinator

Contact Ms Nikki [email protected](arts); Director ofUndergraduate Studies(QUT Business School)


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations); Arts - contactEve Teague [email protected]: StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Arts [email protected]: StudentServices [email protected]



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DiscontinuationThis course has been discontinued,therefore, this course is available tocontinuing students only.


Course DesignStudents are required to complete 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness program. Students supplementthe Arts component of this program withthe 96 credit point QUT Business SchoolCore units in the Bachelor of Businessprogram together with a 96 credit pointMajor in one of the following:Accountancy, Advertising, Banking &Finance, Economics, Electronic Business,Human Resource Management,International Business, Management,Marketing or Public Relations.

BA Course RequirementsStudents are required to completed 192credit points for the Arts Programincluding at least one of the fivemultidisciplinary majors (7 units from theMajor list). You will choose fromInternational and Global Studies, Societyand Change, Ethics and Human Rights,Community Studies and AustralianStudies.

As well as the multidisciplinary major,students may also wish to undertake aDiscipline Major in one of the following:History, Geography and EnvironmentalStudies, Languages (French, Indonesian,German, Japanese, or Mandarin), andSocial Science. (Note that apart fromMandarin, all languages are now offeredvia cross institutional study from theUniversity of Queensland).

Students may also wish to include:- an Arts minor/s in any of themultidisciplinary or disciple majors (4units)- an approved university minor, orindividual electives in another QUTcourse (up to 4 units)

NB: Students are required to complete 16units in the BA component of the doubledegree.



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Bachelor of Applied Science (in Human Movement Studies)/Bachelor of Business

Year 2013

QUT code IX47

CRICOS 059594D

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 12

Rank 77

OP Guarantee Yes


Total creditpoints

408


48

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies (QUT BusinessSchool); HMS enquiries [email protected] or07 3138 4697


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr AnupBasu (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 2050Business: [email protected]; [email protected] 073138 4607


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Course DesignStudents are required to complete 408credit points comprised of 216 creditpoints from the Bachelor of AppliedScience (in Human Movement Studies)program and 192 credit points from theBachelor of Business program.

Business component:8 QUT Business School Core units (96credit points)8 Major Core units (all Business majorsincluding Accountancy, Advertising,Banking & Finance (continuing students

only), Economics, Finance, HumanResource Management, InternationalBusiness, Management, Marketing andPublic Relations) (96 credit points)

Please note that students must completethe special course requirements for(BS56/BS05) Bachelor of Business and(HM42) Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegrees.

Other Course RequirementsThere are additional costs associated withthis course including the purchase of thepracticum shirt (approximately $50), theattainment of a current first aid certificateprior to commencement of year three anda Blue Card to work with childrendepending upon the practicum site.Attendance at the orientation camp ishighly recommended though notcompulsory (approximately $115).

Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the QUTBusiness School UndergraduateGuidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.Students who require enrolment adviceabout the Business component of theircourse should contact the QUT BusinessSchool phone 3138 2050 or [email protected]

Further InformationFor information about this course, pleasecall the School of Exercise and NutritionSciences on +61 7 3138 4831 or [email protected] OR the QUTBusiness School 61 7 3138 2050 or [email protected]


IX47 has been discontinued and isbeing phased out.

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For enrolment advice on the HMScomponent, [email protected]

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Code Title





Bachelor of Applied Science (in Human Movement Studies)/Bachelor of Business



IX47 has been discontinued and is being phasedout.

For enrolment advice on the HMS component,email [email protected]

Year 1 Semester 1

Business Faculty Core Unit


HMB171 Fitness Health and Wellness

LSB131 Anatomy

Year 1 Semester 2



LSB231 Physiology

HMB272 Biomechanics

Year 2 Semester 1



HMB271Foundations of Motor Control,Learning and Development

HMB274 Functional Anatomy

Psychology

OR


Year 2 Semester 2



HMB273 Exercise Physiology 1

HMB275 Exercise and Sport Psychology

HMB276 Research in Human Movement

Year 3 Semester 1

Business Faculty Major Unit


HMB313Understanding Physical ActivityParticipation

HMB378Neurological, Psychological andMusculoskeletal Disorders

OR

Disorders of Human Movement

Year 3 Semester 2



HMB282 Resistance Training

HMB172 Nutrition and Physical Activity

Year 4 Semester 1



HMB382 Principles of Exercise Prescription

HMS Elective Unit

Year 4 Semester 2



HMB470 Practicum 1

HMS Elective Unit



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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business

Year 2013

QUT code IX51

CRICOS 060816G

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Enquiries [email protected] phone: 07 3138 4520OR Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School;email: [email protected]


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr AnupBasu (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Psychology: 07 31384520; Business: 07 [email protected] Business StudentServices [email protected]


English●

Accountancy, Finance, Economics andMarketing majors: Maths A, B or C Weassume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Professional recognitionThe Bachelor of Behavioural Science(Psychology) component of the degree isaccredited by the Australian PsychologyAccreditation Council (APAC).

To pursue a career in a professional areaof psychology, you must be registeredwith the Psychology Board of Australia.This currently involves completing a fourthyear of study in psychology, e.g. Bachelorof Behavioural Science (HonoursPsychology) or Postgraduate Diploma inPsychology, followed by either two yearsof supervised work experience or thecompletion of an appropriate higherdegree such as Doctor of Psychology(Clinical), Master of Clinical Psychology orMaster of Psychology (Educational andDevelopmental).

Business component: Businesscomponent: Students may be eligible formembership to a number of professional

bodies depending on choice of major andunit selection. Details on professionalrecognition can be found under theindividual majors of the Bachelor ofBusiness (BS05).

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Psychology) program and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness.

The course structure for the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science component of thedouble degree comprises the main APAC-accredited psychology core programme of12 units as well as 4 psychologyelectives. The psychology core allows thestudent to complete a 3-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence across 4years of study. On completion of thedouble degree program, a student thenhas the option to apply for entry to aBachelor of Behavioural Science(Honours Psychology) or thePostgraduate Diploma in Psychology, inorder to gain provisional registration as apsychologist.

The Business major can be selected fromall majors offered within the BS05Bachelor of Business. The Bachelor ofBusiness component consists of eightcore units*; and an additional eightdiscipline specific units from within thechosen major, offered at Gardens Point.Students choosing the Management orMarketing majors may undertake units atthe Caboolture campus.

* Please note that the Business SchoolCore Unit BSB123 Data Analysis is notrequired as the Psychology contentcovers similar topics. MGB223Entrepreneurship and Innovation replacesthis unit.

Bachelor of Business(Honours) Year OptionStudents can apply for Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63) once theyhave completed the double degreeprogram. Please click on BS63 for moredetails.

Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules andprocedures are outlined in the BusinessUndergraduate Guidelines booklet.Other useful information can be found on




Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business



the Student Services website.

Further InformationFor more information about this course,please contact the School of Psychologyand Counselling on +61 7 3138 4520 oremail [email protected] OR theQUT Business School +61 7 3138 2050or email [email protected]

Domestic Course structureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Psychology) program and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness.




Bachelor of Business(Honours) Year OptionFor high-achieving double degreestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).

International CoursestructureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points comprised of 192 credit

points from the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Psychology) program and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness.




Bachelor of Business(Honours) Year OptionFor high-achieving double degreestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).










Notes●

Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1

PYB007 Interpersonal Processes and Skills




Year 1 Semester 2

PYB102 Introduction to Psychology 1B

PYB110 Psychological Research Methods



Year 2 Semester 1

PYB202Social and OrganisationalPsychology

PYB210 Research Design and Data Analysis



Year 2 Semester 2

PYB203 Developmental Psychology

PYB208 Counselling Theory and Practice 1



Year 3 Semester 1

PYB309Individual Differences andAssessment

PYB elective (List A or B)



Year 3 Semester 2

PYB204 Perception and Cognition

PYB elective (List A or B)



Year 4 Semester 1

PYB304 Physiological Psychology

PYB elective (List B)



Year 4 Semester 2

PYB306 Psychopathology

PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis

or

PYB elective (List B)*



Notes

*PYB350 is compulsory for entry to fourth yearprograms in psychology for example Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Honours Psychology) andPostgraduate Diploma in Psychology.

Please refer to the individual Major structures forthe recommended order of Business core andmajor units you should enrol in.




Handbook




Year 2013

QUT code IX58

CRICOS 059595C

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Mr Mike Roggenkamp(Information Technology),Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]





English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (English (4,SA) and MathsA, B or C (4,SA)).


English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies(English (4,SA) and Maths A, B or C(4,SA)).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Study AreasIX58 will not have nominated majors andminors for the IT component andconsequently there will not be a StudyArea A shown on a graduate’s parchmentfor the Bachelor of Information Techology.Instead, the IT component will havespecialisations. The specialisation areasthat will be available for students willinclude:• Business Process Management• Data Warehousing• Digital Societies• Enterprise Systems• Information Management• Network Systems• Software Engineering• Web Technologies

The following Majors are available fromthe Business component: Accounting,Advertising, Economics, Finance, HumanResource Management, InternationalBusiness, Management, Marketing andPublic Relations.

Pathways to Futher StudiesIn 2001, an accelerated Honours programwas introduced to increase the number ofBachelor of Information Technologystudents continuing their studies tocomplete the Honours year. The programallowed selected high achieving studentsthe opportunity to undertake onepostgraduate unit in the final semester oftheir a BIT degree (or double degree)which would be counted both forcompletion of the degree and towards theHonours program. The program alsoprovided students with the opportunity tocommence their Honours studies over theSummer Semester.

An alternative to the Honours program isthe Master of Information Technology(Research). Students who complete a BITdegree (or double degree) with a gradepoint average equal to, or greater than 5(7 point scale) and who have decidedagainst enrolling in an Honours program,could undertake this course. In addition,students may wish to enrol in the re-designed postgraduate courseworkMasters which has ten specialisationsallowing students to either extend theirarea of interest or specialise in otherareas at the Masters level.

Business: For BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours) please click BS63 for details.

Cooperative EducationThe Science and Engineering Faculty'sCooperative Education Program givesyou the opportunity of 10-12 months paidindustry placement during your coursewhere you can integrate real experiencewith what you’re learning in your degree.Companies that QUT's Coop Ed studentshave worked with include Energex,Boeing, CITEC, CSC Mining,Environmental Protection Agency, Dialog,UNiTAB, RACQ and many QueenslandGovernment departments. The Coop EdProgram is available to Australian citizensand permanent residents only.



http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?course=BS63&courseID=20711









Domestic Course structurePathways to Further StudiesFor high-achieving double degreestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).

Study AreasIX58 will not have nominated majors andminors and consequently there will not bea Study Area A shown on a graduate’sparchment. Instead, IX58 will havespecialisations. The specialisation areasthat will be available for students willinclude:

Business Process Management●

Data Warehousing●

Digital Societies●

Enterprise Systems●

Information Management●

Network Systems●

Software Engineering●

Web Technologies●


International CoursestructurePathways to Further StudiesFor high-achieving double degreestudents who wish to take further studiesmay enrol in BS63 Bachelor of Business(Honours).

Study AreasIX58 will not have nominated majors andminors and consequently there will not bea Study Area A shown on a graduate’sparchment. Instead, IX58 will havespecialisations. The specialisation areasthat will be available for students willinclude:


Data Warehousing●

Digital Societies●

Enterprise Systems●

Information Management●

Network Systems●

Software Engineering●

Web Technologies●











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

INB101 Impact of IT

INB102 Emerging Technology

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 1, Semester 2

INB103 Industry Insights

INB104 Building IT Systems

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

IT Breadth Option Unit


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 2



Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 1

INB201 Scalable Systems Development

INB201 can only be taken after you havecompleted a minimum of 36 credit points ofbreadth units.

IT Specialist Option Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 2

INB300 Professional Practice in IT

INB300 and INB301 can only be taken after youhave completed a minimum of 192 credit pointsof study.


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 1

INB301 The Business of IT

INB300 and INB301 can only be taken after astudent has completed a minimum of 168 creditpoints of study.


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 2

INB302 IT Capstone Project

INB301 must be completed before enrolling inINB302.


Business Unit

Business Unit



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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management

Year 2013

QUT code IX62

CRICOS 063022F

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr Taizan Chan(Corporate SystemsManagement); Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School;email: [email protected]


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Business StudentServices phone 31382050 or [email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (English (4, SA) and Math A,B or C (4, SA)).


English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies(English (4, SA) and Math A, B or C (4,SA)).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Professional RecognitionCorporate Systems Managementcomponent: The course is accredited bythe Australian Computer Society (ACS).ACS accreditation is internationallyrecognised by the Seoul Accord.


Course DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points (32 units) comprised of 192credit points (16 units) from the Bachelorof Business program and 192 creditpoints (16 units) from the Bachelor ofCorporate Systems Management programwhich includes an industry based projectand an IT options (elective) unit.

Business students complete 8 Business

School Core Units together with 8 MajorCore Units from their chosen discipline.(Accountancy students undertake 6Business School Core Units and 10 MajorCore Units to meet professionalrecognition requirements).

Note the following:

Cooperative EducationProgramThe Science and Engineering Faculty'sCooperative Education Program givesyou the opportunity of 10-12 months paidindustry placement during your coursewhere you can integrate real experiencewith what you’re learning in your degree.Companies that QUT's Coop Ed studentshave worked with include Energex,Boeing, CITEC, CSC Mining,Environmental Protection Agency, Dialog,UNiTAB, RACQ and many QueenslandGovernment departments. The Coop EdProgram is available to Australian citizensand permanent residents only.



Futher InformationFor further information about this course,please contact the following:

Corporate SystemsManagement CoordinatorDr Taizan ChanPhone: +61 7 3138 8822Email: [email protected]


Domestic Course structureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points (32 units) comprised of 192credit points (16 units) from the Bachelorof Business program and 192 creditpoints (16 units) from the Bachelor ofCorporate Systems Management program

http://coop.scitech.qut.edu.au/

http://coop.scitech.qut.edu.au/




Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management



which includes an industry based projectand an IT options (elective) unit.

Business students complete eightBusiness School Core Units together witheight Major Core Units from their chosendiscipline. (Accountancy studentsundertake 6 Business School Core Unitsand 10 Major Core Units to meetprofessional recognition requirements).

Note the following:The units BSB115 Management andBSB126 Marketing are part of theBusiness component of the IX62.

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The unit MGB223 Entrepreneurshipand Innovation is part of theCorporate Systems Managementcomponent of the IX62.

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International CoursestructureCourse DesignStudents are required to complete 384credit points (32 units) comprised of 192credit points (16 units) from the Bachelorof Business program and 192 creditpoints (16 units) from the Bachelor ofCorporate Systems Management programwhich includes an industry based projectand an IT options (elective) unit.

Business students complete eightBusiness School Core Units together witheight Major Core Units from their chosendiscipline. (Accountancy studentsundertake 6 Business School Core Unitsand 10 Major Core Units to meetprofessional recognition requirements).

Note the following:The units BSB115 Management andBSB126 Marketing are part of theBusiness component of the IX62.

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The unit MGB223 Entrepreneurshipand Innovation is part of theCorporate Systems Managementcomponent of the IX62.

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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit


INB120 Corporate Systems

Year 1, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB123 Project Management Practice

IX62 Complementary Studies unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB101 Impact of IT

INB122 Organisational Databases

Year 2, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB124 Information Systems Development

INB313Electronic Commerce SiteDevelopment

Year 3, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB220 Business Analysis

INB221 Technology Management

Year 3, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB320 Business Process Modelling

IX62 Complementary Studies unit

Year 4, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB312 Enterprise Systems Applications

INB322 Information Systems Consulting

Year 4, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

MGB223 Entrepreneurship and Innovation

INB325Corporate Systems ManagementProject



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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment

Year 2013

QUT code IX63

CRICOS 063024D

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Michael Docherty (Gamesand InteractiveEntertainment); Directorof Undergraduate Studies,QUT Business School;email: [email protected]


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices: (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices:[email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (English (4, SA) and Math A,B or C (4, SA)).


English●

You must have achieved this study at alevel comparable to Australian Year 12 orin recognised post-secondary studies(English (4, SA) and Math A, B or C (4,SA)).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents will be required to complete 192credit points from the Bachelor of Gamesand Interactive Entertainment; and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness course.

Business Component: Students mustcomplete the Business School Core Units(96 credit points) together with a 96 creditpoint major.

Students will undertake the twocomponents of the double degreeconcurrently.

Cooperative EducationProgramThe Science and Engineering Faculty'sCooperative Education Program givesyou the opportunity of 10-12 months paidindustry placement during your coursewhere you can integrate real experiencewith what you’re learning in your degree.Companies that QUT's Coop Ed studentshave worked with include Energex,

Boeing, CITEC, CSC Mining,Environmental Protection Agency, Dialog,UNiTAB, RACQ and many QueenslandGovernment departments. The Coop EdProgram is available to Australian citizensand permanent residents only.



UnitIncompatibility/TranslationInformationDetails on the translation andincompatibility of old and new units islocated here:Undergraduate Translation TableIf you have completed the unit(s) listedunder the “Translation Unit Codes”column you are not permitted to enrol inthe listed new code.


Games and InteractiveEntertainmentMichael DochertyPhone: +61 7 3138 8822Email: [email protected]


Domestic Course structureCourse DesignStudents will be required to complete 192credit points from the Bachelor of Gamesand Interactive Entertainment; and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness course.

Business Component: Students mustcomplete the 96 credit point BusinessSchool Core Units in the Businessprogram together with a 96 credit pointminor.

Students will undertake the twocomponents of the double degree






http://www.studentservices.qut.edu.au/pdfs/IT_ug_translation_table.pdf

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment



concurrently.

International CoursestructureCourse DesignStudents will be required to complete 192credit points from the Bachelor of Gamesand Interactive Entertainment; and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness course.

Business Component: Students mustcomplete the 96 credit point BusinessSchool Core Units in the Businessprogram together with a 96 credit pointminor.

Students will undertake the twocomponents of the double degreeconcurrently.










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Business School Core Unit - See Appendix 1


INB180 Computer Games Studies

INB182 Introducing Design

Year 1, Semester 2



INB181 Introduction to Games Production

INB104 Building IT Systems

The ITB002 unit is currently under review; furtherinformation will be available in August 2009.

Year 2, Semester 1




Games & Interactive Entertain Major Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

Business School Core Unit - See Appendix

Business School Core Unit - See Appendix



Year 3, Semester 1

Business School Major Unit - See Appendix




Year 3, Semester 2



Games & Interactive Entertainment Major Unit


Year 4, Semester 1



Games & Interactive Entertainment Major Unit

INB379 Game Project Design

Year 4, Semester 2



INB380 Games Project



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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Media and Communication

Year 2013

QUT code IX67

CRICOS 064809G

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 82

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA,(Creative IndustriesFaculty); [email protected]; Director ofUndergraduate Studies,QUT Business School;email: [email protected]


Dr Jason Sternberg(Media andCommunication); MsSherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); Dr GlenMurphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)CI: (07) 3138 8114;Business: (07) 3138 [email protected] (Mediaand Communication);[email protected](Business)


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThis course offers you a range of optionsin combining business knowledge withpractical skills and a contextualunderstanding of media andcommunication.

This combination of media andcommunication with a business major inadvertising, marketing or public relationsprovides proven professional outcomes inmedia sales, media marketing andpromotions, and in media planning/buyingfor advertising agencies.

An international business major will equipyou with an understanding of the cultural,financial and regulatory issues involved indoing business across borders.Alternatively you may choose to studyanother of the business professions todiversify your career options.

Career OutcomesGraduates use their skills for a variety ofprofessional functions across all industrysectors. Many work in marketingcommunications, public relations orcorporate communications. Others applytheir broad media knowledge in the mediafunction of advertising, either as salesexecutives for media outlets or as mediaplanners and buyers for advertisingagencies.

Careers exist in audience and marketresearch, collating and analysingaudience data to help media outlets betterunderstand who their audiences are andhow they are interacting with theirproduct. Graduates also find employmentin media policy development in the publicsector and private enterprise. Pathwaysexist to prepare you for further studyincluding honours.

If you wish to use your businessknowledge more in your career, you couldgain employment in artsadministration—marketing, managing orbalancing the books for creative projectsand businesses.

The combination of media andcommunication with advertising,marketing or public relations providesproven professional outcomes in mediasales, media marketing and promotions,and in media planning/ buying foradvertising agencies. You will alsodevelop the entrepreneurial and businessskills necessary to sell your abilities to arange of employers, or start your owncreative enterprise. Please refer to theQUT Business School prospectus to findout more about the business majors.

Course DesignYou are required to complete 384 creditpoints comprised of 192 credit points fromthe Bachelor of Business program and192 credit points from the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program. Youwill undertake the two components of thedouble degree concurrently.

You will undertake 192 credit points ofspecialist units in media andcommunication. Your business degreecomponent comprises eight businesscore units, and eight business major units.

You will choose a business major fromaccounting, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing or public relations. You must

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Media and Communication



complete 96 credit point Business SchoolCore Units in the Business programtogether with a 96 credit point Major.



Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of the Bachelorof Media and Communication, you will beeligible to apply for entry into the Bachelorof Media and Communication (Honours),or the Bachelor of Business (Honours)(Study Area A), provided you haveachieved the required GPA.

Domestic Course structureCourse DesignYou are required to complete 384 creditpoints comprised of 192 credit points fromthe Bachelor of Business program and192 credit points from the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program. Youwill undertake the two components of thedouble degree concurrently.


You will choose a business major fromaccounting, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing or public relations. You mustcomplete 96 credit point Business SchoolCore Units in the Business programtogether with a 96 credit point Major.


International CoursestructureCourse DesignYou are required to complete 384 creditpoints comprised of 192 credit points fromthe Bachelor of Business program and192 credit points from the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program. Youwill undertake the two components of thedouble degree concurrently.


You will choose a business major fromaccounting, advertising, economics,finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing or public relations. You mustcomplete 96 credit point Business SchoolCore Units in the Business programtogether with a 96 credit point Major.


Sample StructureA number of changes have been made toCreative Industries courses. Units havebeen recoded, renamed or discontinued.To see how these changes affect you, it isrecommended that you consult the tablesbelow in conjunction with your courseoutline.

Changes to Media and CommunicationcoursesChanges to Creative Industries UnitsDiscontinued Creative Industries Units









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KCB101 Media and Communication Texts

KJB102Introduction to Journalism, Mediaand Communication



Year 1, Semester 2

KCB104Media and Communication:Industries




Year 2, Semester 1

KCB102 Media Mythbusting

KCB103 Strategic Speech Communication



Year 2, Semester 2


KCB205 Professional Communication



Year 3, Semester 1

KCB105 Inquiry in Media and Communication

KCB206 Internet, Self and Beyond



Year 3, Semester 2

KCB203Consumption Matters: ConsumerCultures and Identity

KCB302 Political Communication



Year 4, Semester 1

KCB301 Media Audiences

KCB303 Brisbane Media Map 1

OR

KCB307 Making Media Connections 1



Year 4, Semester 2


OR


OR


OR


OR

KCB310Contemporary Investigation inJournalism, Media andCommunication

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSITIONS TONEW PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTSOPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Creative IndustriesTransitions to New Professional EnvironmentsOptions (KKB341 or KKB345):

Work Integrated Learning 1

KKB345 Creative Industries Project 1












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Year 2013

QUT code IX71

CRICOS 066414K

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes



2013: CSP $4,900 perSemester (48 creditpoints)



Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected]; AmandaStickley (Law Curriculum)and Jen Yule (LawStudents) email:[email protected]


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); MrGreg Southey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations); Jennifer Yule(Law)Law: +61 7 3138 2707Business StudentServices 3138 2050 oremail [email protected];Law Student Services3138 2707 or [email protected]


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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 528credit points, comprised of 192 creditpoints for the Bachelor of Businessprogram and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program.

Business students will complete 96 creditpoints (16 units) consisting of eightBusiness School Core Units and an eightunit major. As the content of BSB111Business Law and Ethics overlaps withthe Bachelor of Laws, it has beenreplaced by MGB223 Entrepreneurshipand Innovation.

Students must choose a major from:

• Accountancy• Advertising• Economics• Finance• Human Resource Management• International Business

• Management• Marketing• Public Relations

For professional recognition, theAccountancy structure differs from thenormal structure. Accountancy studentswill complete seven Business SchoolCore Units and complete a nine unitmajor.

Professional recognitionThe QUT Bachelor of Laws course is anapproved degree for the purposes of theLegal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates tosatisfy the academic requirements foradmission to practise as a solicitor and/orbarrister in all Australian states andterritories. The QUT LLB degreequalification is also recognised foradmission purposes in West and EastMalaysia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.


Advanced standingYou may wish to apply for advancedstanding (also known as credit orexemption) for former completed studiesand other assessable learning outcomes.See more at Advanced Standing



Law School ElectivesInformationStudents who are enrolled in LW34(straight law undergraduate entry) arerequired to undertake two contextualelectives in the first year of their degree(one in each semester). Contextualelectives may also be undertaken by anystudent as an ordinary elective within theirdegree. The contextual electives are:• LWB142 Law Society and Justice• LWB144 Law and Global Perspectives• LWB149 Indigenous Legal Issues• LWB150 Lawyering and DisputeResolution.

Students who are enrolled in any of the





law double degrees commence their lawelectives in the second semester of theirsecond year.

Students who are enrolled in LW35(Graduate Entry) commence their lawelectives in first semester of their secondyear.

Law students other than Graduate Entrystudents can undertake 4 non-law unitsas electives within their law degree.Students may be particularly interested inelective options within the School ofJustice which relate to human rights andcriminal justice.


Graduate DestinationStreamsThe Faculty of Law has identifiedgraduate destination streams for studentsundertaking a law or law double degree.This means that, as students learn morethroughout their degree, they can choosetheir elective units in the areas of law inwhich they become interested. Studentsare not restricted to choose electives froma single stream; the streams are only toprovide guidance to students in makingtheir elective choices.• Legal Practice• General Legal Practice (work as alawyer across a wide range of differentlegal areas)• Specialist Legal Practice (work as alawyer specialising in a particular area ofthe law, such as property law, family lawor corporate law)• Advocacy and Dispute Resolution(acting for clients in court or resolvingdisputes through negotiation andmediation processes)• Public Sector (work as a lawyer in agovernment department)• Private Enterprise (for those studentsnot wanting to practise as a lawyer, butperhaps work within businessmanagement, human resources,information technology etc)

As students progress towards the end oftheir degrees there are more opportunitiesto participate in subjects where theyengage in ‘real world learning’ , forexample, working within law firms andgovernment departments in placementelectives.

Domestic Course structureCourse structureYou will study a combination of businessand law units in the first four years, withlaw units only in the final years. You willalso have the opportunity to chooseelective units relevant to your careerinterests.



Students must choose a major from:Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●


International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of businessand law units in the first four years, withlaw units only in the final years. You willalso have the opportunity to chooseelective units relevant to your careerinterests.



Students must choose a major from:Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●







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Year 2013

QUT code BS06

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years

OP 2

Rank 97






Total creditpoints

288


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Domestic Entry requirementsPrerequisiteMust be a current Year 12 student or astudent returning from a gap year whocompleted their Year 12 education inAustralia


English●

We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA). Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors also assume 4 SA in Maths A, Bor C.

International EntryrequirementsInternational students must completeAustralian Year 12 studies (or equivalentincluding International Baccaulearate)onshore.


English●

Mathematics is required for Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designTo complete the Bachelor of Business(Dean's Honours), a student mustsuccessfully complete all parts listedbelow:


University-Wide unit set or a BusinessSchool extension (48 credit points)(d) Four prescribed Option unitsundertaken during the Summersemester(48 credit points)




Students who commence in 2013 will notcomplete the accelerated program ofstudy. For further information contact yourdiscipline school.


Special CourseRequirementsMinimum GPA: It is expected thatstudents maintain a minimum GPA of 5.5.If a student does not maintain a GPA of5.5 it will be recommended that theyreturn to the standard program, Bachelorof Business (BS05). (A GPA of 5.5 isrequired for entry to the Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63) program).

Breaks in Study: Students wishing toapply for a break in study should contactthe Director of Undergraduate Studies todetermine if there is an impact to theirscholarship.


Advanced standing (credit)Advanced standing or credit for previousstudy is not permitted (with the exceptionof START QUT).





Further studyStudents in the Dean's Honours (BS06)are expected to maintain a GPA 5.5 inorder to be eligible for entry into theBachelor of Business (Honours) (BS63)program.

For information on the Honours program,see the entry for BS63 Bachelor ofBusiness (Honours) (BS63).

Campus optionsThis degree is available at Gardens Pointcampus only, however some units areoffered at Caboolture campus. Studentsmay enrol in Business units at Caboolturecampus.


Domestic Course structureCourse designTo complete the Bachelor of Business(Dean's Honours), a student mustsuccessfully complete all parts listedbelow:



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International CoursestructureCourse designTo complete the Bachelor of Business(Dean's Honours), a student mustsuccessfully complete all parts listedbelow:



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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting




Year 1, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management



Year 2, Semester 1


AYB219 Taxation Law



Year 2, Semester 2





Year 3, Semester 1





Year 3, Semester 2




BSB126 Marketing





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Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, July

Int. Start Months February, July

CourseCoordinator

Director of Higher DegreeResearch Studies



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Mid-year entry studentsMid-year entry students should contactthe Honours Discipline Coordinators forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. The majors in Accountancy,Economics, Finance, and Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies are not available formid-year entry due to unit availability.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.

Discipline coordinatorsAccountancy: Dr Jodie WarrenAdvertising: Associate Professor RebekahRussell-BennettFinance: Professor Adam ClementsEconomics: Professor Adam ClementsHuman Resource Management: DrArtemis ChangInternational Business: AssociateProfessor Rebekah Russell-BennettManagement: Dr Artemis ChangMarketing: Associate Professor RebekahRussell-BennettPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies:Professor Myles McGregor-LowndesPublic Relations: Associate ProfessorRebekah Russell-Bennett

AbbreviationBBus(Hons)

Course designStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points) as per the programs ofstudy described under the individualmajors.

Unit requisite requirements are deemed tohave been satisfied upon admission tothis course. Where option (elective) unitsmay be undertaken, students shouldcheck requisite requirements in the unitsynopsis section of the QUT Handbookand obtain approval from the SubjectArea Coordinator prior to enrolment.

Grades are awarded for each of the

individual coursework units. Thedissertation, which is currently given theweight of four units, is also graded. Thedegree is awarded at a certain levelranging from first class to third classHonours.

Important course specificenrolment adviceThe Business School will provide studentswith up to $600 for approved researchrelated expenses associated with thepreparation of a thesis under theBusiness School's PostgraduateResearch Student Support Scheme.Schools may also provide additionalfunding assistance and/or opportunitiesfor paid research assistant or tutoringwork.

To obtain further information about thepolicies and procedures relating to thiscourse, please refer to the BusinessPostgraduate Guidelines.

Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe course is designed for totalimmersion in academic study for a full-time year. Therefore undertaking thehonours course part-time is generallydiscouraged. Not all schools permit mid-year entry. The structure of the course issuch that the coursework units in the firstsemester logically precede the researchthesis, which is largely completed in thesecond semester.

International CoursestructureCourse designThe course is designed for totalimmersion in academic study for a full-time year. Therefore undertaking thehonours course part-time is generallydiscouraged. Not all schools permit mid-year entry. The structure of the course issuch that the coursework units in the firstsemester logically precede the researchthesis, which is largely completed in thesecond semester.



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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Accountancy)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Jodie Warren


Domestic Entry requirementsDomestic students: A completed Bacheloror course work Masters degree thatincludes a major in the area of intendedstudy or a qualification deemedequivalent. Students must have achieveda grade-point average (GPA) of 5.5 orbetter on a 7-point scale in the relevantdegree or other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.

Applicants are required to nominate asupervisor and topic before submitting aformal application. Normally applicationswill be successful only if a supervisor andtopic are well matched. The BusinessSchool does not guarantee supervisioncapacity for all topics. Applicants shouldensure that there is a genuine fit with thepotential supervisor’s research interestsby looking at the interests of theresearchers within the relevant school asstated on the Business School website.The Research Coordinator within eachschool can also assist with this process.

To assist applicants to find an appropriatesupervisor, applicants should: 1. Identify supervisor’s research interestsby looking at the interests of theresearchers as described on the BusinessSchool website; 2. Contact the HDR Admissions Officerwithin the QUT Business School. Thiscontact should include a transcript ofacademic records, the topic area whichthey wish to study, the school in whichthey wish to undertake their research, andif known, the name of a potentialsupervisor. The information will be passedonto the nominated school or supervisor.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points), as per the programs ofstudy described under the individualmajors.

Unit requisite requirements are deemed tohave been satisfied upon admission tothis course. Where option (elective) unitsmay be undertaken, students shouldcheck requisite requirements in the unitsynopsis section of the QUT Handbookand obtain approval from the SchoolHonours Coordinator.

Alternative pathwaysThe traditional approach is to complete afourth year after you graduate from yourundergraduate degree.

Mid-year entry studentsMid-year entry students should contactthe Honours Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Mid-year entry to any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.

Important course specificenrolment adviceThe Business School will provide studentswith up to $600 for approved researchrelated expenses associated with thepreparation of a thesis under theBusiness School's PostgraduateResearch Student Support Scheme.Schools may also provide additionalfunding assistance and/or opportunitiesfor paid research assistant or tutoringwork.



AbbreviationBBusHons(Acc)

Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Honours Coordinator Dr JodieNelson on 3138 5136 [email protected]

The Honours Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Honours Coordinatorshould be your first point of contact.




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Accountancy)





Sample StructureCode Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Students must complete four prescribed units(48 credit points) and a dissertation (48 creditpoints).

AYN433 Research Topics in Accounting

BSN412Qualitative Research and AnalyticalTechniques

BSN414 Quantitative Research Methods

BSN502 Research Methodology

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1 Dissertation




While enrolled in this program, students arerequired to present a seminar detailing theirresearch proposal and attend the Schoolresearch seminars.



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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Advertising)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorRebekah Russell-Bennett


Domestic Entry requirementsA completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree or otherqualifications and experience which isconsidered by the Executive Dean, QUTBusiness School to qualify for admission.


To assist applicants to find an appropriatesupervisor, applicants should:1. Identify supervisor’s research interestsby looking at the interests of theresearchers as described on the BusinessSchool website;2. Contact the HDR Admissions Officerwithin the QUT Business School. Thiscontact should include a transcript ofacademic records, the topic area whichthey wish to study, the school in whichthey wish to undertake their research, andif known, the name of a potentialsupervisor. The information will be passedonto the nominated school or supervisor.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements and obtain approval fromthe Subject Area Coordinator prior toenrolment.


Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact Honours Discipline CoordinatorAssociate Professor Rebekah Russell-Bennett on 3138 2894 [email protected]

The Honours Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Honours DisciplineCoordinator should be your first point ofcontact.

AbbreviationBBusHons(Adv)

Important course specificenrolment adviceTo obtain further information about thepolicies and procedures relating to thiscourse, please refer to the BusinessPostgraduate Guidelines.






Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Advertising)





Year 1, Semester 1


BSN503 Research Seminar

AMN404Readings in Integrated MarketingCommunication

Option unit

The option unit may be selected from any 12credit point postgraduate unit offered by theSchool of Advertising, Marketing and PublicRelations, in consultation with the SchoolResearch Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2





While enrolled in part one of the Dissertation(BSN501-1) students are required to present aseminar detailing their research proposal.



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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Economics)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Professor Adam Clements







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the Subject AreaCoordinator prior to enrolment.

Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Honours DisciplineCoordinator Professor Adam Clements [email protected] or AdministrationOfficer Michelle Smith [email protected]

The Honours Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Honours DisciplineCoordinator is your primary contact.

Available full-time onlyPlease note that the majors in Finance,Economics, and Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies are not available part-time.



Pre-requisitesAlthough not compulsory, all QUTBachelor of Business (Economics) and(Finance) students who are consideringan Honours year are recommended tocomplete EFB333 IntroductoryEconometrics as part of theirundergraduate degree.

AbbreviationBBusHons(Eco)

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe course is designed for totalimmersion in academic study for a full-time year. Therefore undertaking thehonours course part-time is generallydiscouraged. Not all schools permit mid-year entry. The structure of the course is




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Economics)



such that the coursework units in the firstsemester logically precede the researchthesis, which is largely completed in thesecond semester.



Year 1, Semester 1

EFN500Contemporary MacroeconomicTheory

EFN502Developments in MicroeconomicTheories

EFN508 Econometric Methods

EFN509 Policy Economics and Evaluation

Year 1, Semester 2








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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Finance)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Professor Adam Clements







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements for the unit and obtainapproval from the Subject AreaCoordinator prior to enrolment.

PrerequisitesAlthough not compulsory, all QUTBachelor of Business (Economics) or(Finance) students who are consideringan Honours year are recommended tocomplete EFB333 IntroductoryEconometrics as part of theirundergraduate degree.

Important course specificenrolment adviceTo obtain further information about thepolicies and procedures relating to thiscourse, please refer to the BusinessSchool Postgraduate Guidelines.


Available full-time onlyPlease note that the majors in Finance,Economics, and Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies are not available part-time.

Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact Honours Discipline CoordinatorProfessor Adam Clements [email protected] or AdministrationOfficer Michelle Smith [email protected]

The Honours Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Honours DisciplineCoordinator is your primary contact.

AbbreviationBBusHons(Fin)

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe course is designed for totalimmersion in academic study for a full-time year. Therefore undertaking thehonours course part-time is generallydiscouraged. Not all schools permit mid-year entry. The structure of the course issuch that the coursework units in the first

Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Finance)



semester logically precede the researchthesis, which is largely completed in thesecond semester.



Year 1, Semester 1


EFN511 Finance Theory

EFN512 Asset Pricing

EFN513 Corporate Finance

Year 1, Semester 2








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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Human Resource Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact Honours Discipline Coordinator DrArtemis Chang on 3138 2522 [email protected]





AbbreviationBBusHons(HRM)


Students must complete two prescribedunits (24 credit points), two option units(24 credit points) and a dissertation (48




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Human Resource Management)



credit points). Details are provided in thecourse structures below.


Students must complete two prescribedunits (24 credit points), two option units(24 credit points) and a dissertation (48credit points). Details are provided in thecourse structures below.


Year 1, Semester 1

Under the umbrella of Human ResourcesManagement, students may also be able toundertake a dissertation in Employee Relations.



one of:



One option unit (12 credit points) with approvalof the School Research Coordinator. The optionunit may be taken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the School ofManagement or other postgraduate unit, with theapproval of the School Research Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2








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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (International Business)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Honours DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor RebekahRussell-Bennett on 3138 2894 [email protected]




AbbreviationBBusHons(IntBus)





Bachelor of Business (Honours) (International Business)





Year 1, Semester 1




Option unit

The option unit may be selected from a 12 creditpoint postgraduate unit offered by the School ofAdvertising, Marketing and Public Relations, inconsultation with the School ResearchCoordinator

Year 1, Semester 2








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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang


Domestic Entry requirementsDomestic Students: A completedBachelor or course work Masters degreethat includes a major in the area ofintended study or a qualification deemedequivalent. Students must have achieveda grade-point average (GPA) of 5.5 orbetter on a 7-point scale in the relevantdegree or other Business School toqualify for admission.





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Unit prerequisite requirements are

deemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the Subject AreaCoordinator prior to enrolment.


Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Honours DisciplineCoordinator Dr Artemis Chang on 31382522 or [email protected]

The Honours Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Honours coordinatorshould be your first point of contact.

AbbreviationBBusHons(Mgt)




Students must complete two prescribedunits (24 credit points), two option units(24 credit points) and a dissertation (48credit points).




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Management)




Students must complete two prescribedunits (24 credit points), two option units(24 credit points) and a dissertation (48credit points).


Year 1, Semester 1

Prescribed Units:



One from the following:



1 option unit with approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator. The option unit maytaken from any 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered by the School of Management or otherpostgraduate unit, with the approval of theSchool Research Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2








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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Marketing)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Honours DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor RebekahRussell-Bennett on 3138 2894 [email protected]

The Honours DisciplineCoordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Honours DisciplineCoordinator should be your first point ofcontact.



AbbreviationBBusHons(Mkg)





Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Marketing)





Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2








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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Prof Myles McGregor-Lowndes







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points), as per the programs ofstudy described under the individualmajors.

Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where electiveunits may be undertaken, students shouldcheck prerequisite requirements in theunit synopsis section of the QUTHandbook and obtain approval from theSubject Area Coordinator prior toenrolment.



Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Honours DisciplineCoordinator Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes on [email protected] Honours Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Honours DisciplineCoordinator is your primary contact.

AbbreviationBBusHons(PNS)


International CoursestructureCourse designThe course is designed for totalimmersion in academic study for a full-time year. Therefore undertaking thehonours course part-time is generallydiscouraged. Not all schools permit mid-year entry. The structure of the course issuch that the coursework units in the firstsemester logically precede the researchthesis, which is largely completed in the




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)



second semester.


Year 1, Semester 1




GSN481Philanthropic and NonprofitFrameworks of Governance

GSN484Management for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations

GSN481 and GSN484 can be replaced by analternative postgraduate unit with the approval ofthe Research Discipline Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2








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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Public Relations)

Year 2013

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements and obtain approval fromthe Subject Area Coordinator prior toenrolment.


Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Honours DiscplineCoordinator Associate Professor RebekahRussell-Bennett on 3138 2894 [email protected]




AbbreviationBBusHons(PublicRelations)





Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Public Relations)





Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2








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Graduate Certificate in Business

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year



Refer to majors


Refer to majors

Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Enquiries to BusinessStudent Services on 31382050 or [email protected]



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points. The Graduate Certificate inBusiness can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester) or part-time (2semesters); with the exception of theonline delivery program and thePhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies majorwhich are only available part-time due tounit availability.

International students who must maintaina full-time study load are not able toundertake programs that are onlydelivered part-time.

AbbreviationGradCertBus(Study Area A)

English languagerequirementsIn addition to the above academic entryrequirements, standard English languagerequirements apply. See the details for ‘alldegrees’ at:http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/english-language-requirements.jsp

ArticulationWith approval from the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study.

For more specific information aboutarticulation, refer to the individual majors.

Domestic Course structureCourse designYour options in the Graduate Certificateinclude 48 specified credit points of unitsin your chosen discipline, orinterdisciplinary business study.

Specialisations available in the GraduateCertificate are:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●


Integrated MarketingCommunication*

●

Interdisciplinary●


Marketing*●

Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies●

Public Relations*●

Research Studies.●

The Interdisciplinary specialisation allowsyou to choose four postgraduate-levelbusiness units from any discipline area,so you can mix and match to suit yourpersonal requirements. You may chooseany available postgraduate business unitprovided you meet prerequisiterequirements.

Integrated Marketing Communication,Marketing and Public Relations majorsare also available as external courses,and are only offered on a part-time basis.The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studiesmajor is a part-time only course.

International CoursestructureCourse designYour options in the Graduate Certificateinclude 48 specified credit points of unitsin your chosen discipline, orinterdisciplinary business study.

Specialisations available in the GraduateCertificate are:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●



●

Interdisciplinary●


Marketing●

Public Relations●

Research Studies.●

The Interdisciplinary specialisation allowsyou to choose four postgraduate-levelbusiness units from any discipline area,so you can mix and match to suit yourpersonal requirements. You may chooseany available postgraduate business unitprovided you meet prerequisiterequirements.



http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/english-language-requirements.jsp


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Graduate Certificate in Business (Accounting)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorStuart Tooley

Business StudentServices on 3138 2050 oremail [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsThe entry requirements for the Accountingmajor are an undergraduate degree inany field or equivalent with an overallminimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).

However, students entering theAccounting specialisation with anundergraduate degree in Accountancy willbe directed to the Discipline Coordinatorin the School of Accountancy forenrolment advice.

International EntryrequirementsThe entry requirements for the Accountingmajor are an undergraduate degree inany field or equivalent with an overallminimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).However, students entering theAccounting specialisation with anundergraduate degree in Accountancy willneed to be referred to the GraduateSchool of Business for enrolment advice.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can beundertaken either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

AbbreviationGradCertBus(Acctg)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Applied Finance,Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, and Public Relations. ResearchStudies is an early exit major for Master ofBusiness (Research) students.

English languagerequirementsIn addition to the above academic entryrequirements, standard English language

requirements apply. See the details for ‘alldegrees’ at:http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/english-language-requirements.jsp

ArticulationStudents completing the GraduateCertificate in Business (Accounting) mayarticulate to the BS16 Master of Business(Accounting).

Domestic Course structureImportant Note: To ensure that theprogram builds on your prior academicand work experience and is consistentwith your planned professionaldevelopment, each Accountancy studentshould have a program plan. You will beable to obtain your plan after consultationwith the Discipline Coordinator.

International CoursestructureImportant Note: To ensure that theprogram builds on your prior academicand work experience and is consistentwith your planned professionaldevelopment, each Accountancy studentshould have a program plan. You will beable to obtain your plan after consultationwith the Discipline Coordinator.


Accounting

Accountancy students are required to complete4 units (48 credit points) from the following list, inconsultation with the Discipline Coordinator.

AYN456 Business and Corporations Law

AYN411 Audit and Assurance

AYN414 Cost and Management Accounting

AYN415 External Reporting Issues

AYN416 Financial Accounting 1



AYN424 International Accounting

AYN426International Capital Markets Lawand Regulation


AYN438 Taxation Law and Practice

AYN442Superannuation and WealthManagement

AYN443 Electronic Commerce Cycles

AYN453Financial Forensics and BusinessIntelligence

AYN454Forensic Accounting andInvestigation

AYN505Financial Analysis and BusinessValuation

AYN506 Strategic Management Accounting

AYN507 Governance Issues in Accounting



Graduate Certificate in Business (Accounting)



AYN520Integrated Issues in ProfessionalPractice

IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure that the programbuilds on your prior academic and workexperience and is consistent with your plannedprofessional development, each Accountancystudent should have a program plan. To obtainor renegotiate your plan, please consult with theDiscipline Coordinator.



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Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr David Willis


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the Applied Finance specialisation theentry requirements are an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field, with anoverall minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).

The Applied Finance discipline isdesigned for people with no or limitedacademic background in finance. Holdersof an undergraduate degree in Financeinterested in the Applied Financediscipline are invited to contact theDiscipline Coordinator in the School ofEconomics and Finance to determine if anindividualised advanced finance programplan can be developed.

International EntryrequirementsFor the Applied Finance specialisation theentry requirements are an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field otherthan Finance, with an overall minimumGPA of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale).




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can beundertaken either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

AbbreviationGradCertBus(AppFin)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, Human

Resource Management, IntegratedMarketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies or Public Relations.


ArticulationStudents may articulate from theGraduate Certificate in Business to arelated Master of Business course,depending on the major undertaken.Students must meet the entryrequirements and/or prerequisites forfurther study. Students completing theGraduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business (AppliedFinance)

●

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can beundertaken either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units).


Applied Finance

Students are required to complete 4 units (48credit points) from the following:

EFN406 Managerial Finance

Plus three units from:

EFN405 Managerial Economics

EFN410 Economic and Financial Modelling

EFN412 Advanced Managerial Finance

EFN414 International Finance

EFN415Security Analysis and PortfolioManagement

EFN416 Treasury and Portfolio Management

EFN420Introduction To FinancialManagement

EFN421 Financial Planning and Strategies

EFN424 Equity Trading Floor

EFN505 Financial Risk Management

EFN507 Advanced Capital Budgeting



Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance)






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Graduate Certificate in Business (Forensic Accounting)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorStuart TooleyBusiness StudentServices: 3138 2050Business StudentServices:[email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsApplicants for the Forensic AccountingMajor must have an appropriate degree inaccountancy with an overall minimumgrade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsApplicants for the Forensic AccountingMajor must have an appropriate degree inaccountancy with an overall minimumgrade point average of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can beundertaken either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters) for domesticstudents. International students mustundertake a full-time enrolment.

Pathways to Further StudyUpon completion of the GraduateCertificate in Business (ForensicAccounting), students may be eligible toarticulate to the Master of Business(Accounting) course. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study.

AbbreviationGradCertBus(ForensicAcctg)

Enrolment EnquiriesEnquiries related to your enrolment,progression and articulation can bedirected to the Discipline Coordinator inthe School of Accountancy.

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 4 units(48 credit points). The course can beundertaken either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 4 units(48 credit points). The course must beundertaken as full-time (1 semester).


Course Notes

Electronic Commerce Cycles

Financial Forensics and Business Intelligence

Forensic Accounting and Investigation

Choose one unit from the following list ofoptions:

Audit and Assurance

External Reporting Issues

Financial Accounting 2

Financial Accounting 3

International Accounting

International Capital Markets Law andRegulation

Superannuation and Wealth Management

Accountancy Work Placement

Financial Analysis and Business Valuation

Strategic Management Accounting

Governance Issues in Accounting



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Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate Professor PaulDavidson


Domestic Entry requirementsThe entry requirements for the GraduateCertificate in Business (Human ResourceManagement) is an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field, with anoverall minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsThe entry requirements for the GraduateCertificate in Business (Human ResourceManagement) is an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field, with anoverall minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


To ensure that the program builds on prioracademic and work experience, eachparticipant in the HRM major receives anindividualised study plan. Participants aretherefore required to consult with theHRM coordinator regarding developmentof their study plan. Any subsequentchanges to the approved program willrequire coordinator approval. Failure toobtain approval may affect a student’scourse progression and impact on theireligibility to graduate.

AbbreviationGradCertBus(HRM)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Integrated MarketingCommunication, Interdisciplinary,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, orPublic Relations. Students enrolled in theMaster of Business (Research) may exitearly with the Graduate Certificate in

Business (Research Studies). This is anearly exit major only.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Human ResourceManagement) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business (HumanResource Management)

●




To ensure that the program builds on prioracademic and work experience, eachparticipant in the HRM major receives anindividualised study plan. Participants aretherefore required to consult with theHRM coordinator regarding developmentof their study plan. Any subsequentchanges to the approved program willrequire coordinator approval. Failure to



Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)



obtain approval may affect a student’scourse progression and impact on theireligibility to graduate.


Human Resource Management - for studentswith prior study in HRM

Students with an undergraduate HRM major arerequired to complete 4 units (48 credit points)from the following in consultation with theDiscipline Coordinator:

MGN421 Strategic HRM

MGN423 Contemporary Strategic Analysis

MGN431Strategic Human ResourceDevelopment

MGN433Managing High-PerformanceOrganisations

MGN441 Leadership and Executive Coaching

MGN442 Self Leadership

MGN443 Talent Management

MGN505Consulting and ChangeManagement

MGN506Contemporary Issues in HumanResource Management

Or other units approved by the DisciplineCoordinator.

Human Resource Management - for studentswithout prior study in HRM

Students without prior study in HRM are requiredto complete 4 units (48 credit points) inconsultation with the Discipline Coordinator.These units are typically, but not limited to:

MGN409 Management Theory and Practice

MGN410 Employment Relations

MGN412 Organisational Behaviour

MGN440 HRM Theory and Practice



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Graduate Certificate in Business (Integrated Marketing Communication)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Integrated Marketing Communication)the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Integrated Marketing Communication)the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


AbbreviationGradCertBus(IMC)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies or Public Relations. ResearchStudies is an early exit major for Master ofBusiness (Research) students only.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approval

from the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Integrated MarketingCommunication) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business(Integrated MarketingCommunication); or

●

BS16 Master of Business (PublicRelations); or

●

BS16 Master of Business(Marketing).

●


International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units) in one semester(full-time study).

Integrated Marketing Communication

Code Title


AMN400 Consumer Behaviour

AMN401Integrated MarketingCommunication

Plus any two of the following units:

AMN420 Advertising Management

AMN442 Marketing Management

AMN465 Public Relations Management





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Interdisciplinary)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Prof Lisa Bradley


Domestic Entry requirementsThe entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

Applicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.

International EntryrequirementsThe entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

Applicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 4 units(48 credit points). The course can beundertaken either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

There are no recommended units for theGraduate Certificate in Business(Interdisciplinary), however, studentsmust choose postgraduate units offeredby the Business School of Business,excluding the MBA program and externalunits prefixed “AMN”. Requests toundertake units from other Faculties willbe assessed on a case by case basis,although to award the GraduateCertificate in "Business" it would beexpected that at least three of the fourunits be taken from business studies.

AbbreviationGradCertBus(Interdisciplinary)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies orPublic Relations.


ArticulationAs students undertaking the GraduateCertificate in Business (Interdisciplinary)may select a combination of units thatmay not all relate to one discipline, it isnot possible to recommend an articulationpathway.

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 4 units(48 credit points). The course can beundertaken either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

There are no recommended units for theGraduate Certificate in Business(Interdisciplinary), however, studentsmust choose postgraduate units offeredby the Business School of Business,excluding the MBA program and externalunits prefixed “AMN”. Requests toundertake units from other Faculties willbe assessed on a case by case basis,although to award the GraduateCertificate in "Business" it would beexpected that at least three of the fourunits be taken from business studies.

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 4 units(48 credit points).

There are no recommended units for theGraduate Certificate in Business(Interdisciplinary), however, studentsmust choose postgraduate units offeredby the Business School of Business,excluding the MBA program and externalunits prefixed “AMN”. Requests toundertake units from other Faculties willbe assessed on a case by case basis,



Graduate Certificate in Business (Interdisciplinary)



although to award the GraduateCertificate in "Business" it would beexpected that at least three of the fourunits be taken from business studies.


Interdisciplinary

Students are required to complete 4 units (48credit points) from postgraduate units offeredacross any discipline within the QUT BusinessSchool, excluding the MBA program. Studentsmust meet any prerequisite requirements fortheir chosen units. Units that are deliveredexternally are not normally available in thismajor.



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Graduate Certificate in Business (International Business)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the International Businessspecialisation the entry requirements arean undergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the International Businessspecialisation the entry requirements arean undergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can beundertake either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

AbbreviationGradCertBus(IntBus)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies or Public Relations.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on the

major undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (International Business) mayarticulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business(International Business)

●

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can beundertake either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units) in one semester(full-time).


International Business


MGN447 Managing in a Globalised Economy

Plus one unit from:

MGN444 Business in Asia

MGN445 Business in Europe

MGN446 Business in Australia

Plus two units from:

MGN448 Negotiating Across Borders

AMN430 International Logistics Management

AMN431 Marketing Internationally





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year


Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Start months July

Int. Start Months July

CourseCoordinator




Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree with an overallminimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree with an overallminimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe specialisations you can choose in theGraduate Certificate in Business offer atargeted group of units to broaden yourknowledge in your selected businessdiscipline.

The Graduate Certificate in Business isan excellent re-introduction to tertiarylearning and an opportunity to updateskills or, as one-third of the Master ofBusiness program, a pathway to higherlevel study.

Course designThe Graduate Certificate in Business iseffectively one-third of the Master ofBusiness program. Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Accounting/insert major here)students will undertake 48 specified creditpoints (4 units) in their chosen discipline.

This course can be undertaken either full-time (1 Semester) or part-time (2Semesters).

Entry requirements(domestic and internationalstudents)For all specialisations the entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field, with anoverall minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale). However, students entering theAccounting specialisation with anundergraduate degree in Accountancymust be referred to the School ofAccountancy ([email protected]) forenrolment advice.

Special entry--

ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Human ResourceManagement) may articulate to the:• BS16 Master of Business (Management)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Forensic Accounting, HumanResource Management, IntegratedMarketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy & NonprofitStudies, Public Relations, Management,Research Studies.


AbbreviationGradCertBus(Mgt)




Course Structure



Plus two of:








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Graduate Certificate in Business (Marketing)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the Marketing specialisation the entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree in any field or equivalent with anoverall minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the Marketing specialisation the entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree in any field or equivalent with anoverall minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-pointscale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


AbbreviationGradCertBus(Marketing)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Public Relations. Research Studies is anexit only major for Master of Business(Research) students.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, students

may articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Marketing) may articulate tothe:

BS16 Master of Business(Marketing); or

●


●

BS16 Master of Business(Integrated MarketingCommunication).

●



Marketing

Code Title

Students are required to complete the following4 units (48 credit points):


AMN403 Marketing and Survey Research


One unit from the Advertising, Marketing andPublic Relations Unit Options





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Professor MylesMcGregor-Lowndes


Domestic Entry requirementsStudents are required to complete 48credit points (8 units). The major inPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is onlyavailable part-time due to unit offerings.International students who must maintaina full-time study load are not able toundertake this major.

Applicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, or who donot have an undergraduate degree buthave appropriate professional andemployment experience, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (8 x 6cp units). The major inPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is onlyavailable part-time due to unit offerings.International students who must maintaina full-time study load are not able toundertake this major.

AbbreviationGradCertBus(Philanthropy&NpSt)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing or Public Relations.

ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/or

prerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business(Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

●


Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (8 units). The major inPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is onlyavailable part-time due to unit offerings.


Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies

Due to unit availability, this major is onlyavailable in part-time mode. Therefore, it is notavailable to international students who mustmaintain a full-time study load.



GSN483Ethics for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations


GSN485Legal Issues for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations

GSN486Accounting and Finance Issues forPhilanthropic & NonprofitOrganisations

GSN487 Introduction to Social Enterprise

GSN488 Fundraising Development Principles

GSN489Fundraising DevelopmentTechniques





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Public Relations)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Public Relations) the entry requirementsare an undergraduate degree in any fieldor equivalent with an overall minimumGPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Public Relations) the entry requirementsare an undergraduate degree in any fieldor equivalent with an overall minimumGPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


AbbreviationGradCertBus(Public Relations)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing or Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Master

of Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Public Relations) may articulateto the:


●

BS16 Master of Business(Integrated MarketingCommunication).

●


International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units) in one semester(full-time study).


Public Relations


AMN461Corporate Media Strategy andTactics


Public Relations Option Unit

One unit from the Advertising, Marketing andPublic Relations Unit Options





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Research Studies)

Year 2013

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24

CourseCoordinator






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). This major is anearly exit point for Master of Business(Research) and Graduate Diploma ofBusiness (Research) students only.

AbbreviationGradCertBus(ReseachSt)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, or Public Relations.



International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can beundertake either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).


Research

Students are required to complete 4 units (48credit points) according to their research studyarea.

ACCOUNTANCY




or


Option (Elective) unit

The option (elective) unit must be selected frompostgraduate units offered by the QUT BusinessSchool, subject to the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.

ADVERTISING or INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSor MARKETING or PUBLIC RELATIONS


or


Plus





BANKING AND FINANCE (for students with anundergraduate degree in Economics andFinance)


Finance Honours




ECONOMICS (for students with anundergraduate degree in Economics or Banking& Finance)






HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT orMANAGEMENT



Choose one of:




The option (elective) unit may be undertakenfrom any 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffering in the School of Management, or otherpostgraduate unit, with the approval of theSchool Research Coordinator.





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http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?courseCode=GS87&courseID=21044. CRICOS No.00213J

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Year 2013

QUT code GS87

CRICOS 031575D

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Start months March, July

Int. Start Months March, July

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Dr Vicky Browning

email: [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsTo be considered for admission,applicants must:

demonstrate proficiency in theEnglish language

●

hold a Bachelor degree in any fieldfrom a recognised university with aminimum grade point average(GPA) of 4.5 on QUT's 7-point scale

●

have a GMAT score of at least 550●

have a minimum three years full-time equivalent relevant managerialor professional work experiencepost-degree

●

provide two referee reports onproforma.

●

Prior academic achievementPrior academic study at the Bachelor levelcan be in any field at any recognisedtertiary institution. Original or certifiedcopies of academic transcripts that showdate of completion or conferral ofdegree(s) and a Grade Point Average(GPA) must be provided. Not allundergraduate degrees from overseasinstitutions are assessed as beingequivalent to Australian bachelordegrees. Applicants who have notcompleted a recognised bachelor degree,including the three-year diploma in China,will be considered for admission into theGraduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration based on their GraduateManagement Admission Test (GMAT)score, prior work experience and refereereports.

Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT)As applicants may come from a range offields and their work experience may bediverse, a management aptitude testscore is a useful indicator of anapplicant's ability to meet the program'sacademic requirements. All applicants arerequired to undertake the GMAT. Therewill be no exemptions based on prioreducation or experience. GMAT testscores are valid for five years.

If you have already undertaken the GMATQUT needs to see a certified copy of yourTest Takers Score. If you are planning totake the GMAT, please have the resultssent directly to QUT (our identificationnumber is 1677).

GMAT details (PDF file, 271.78 KB)

Work experienceRelevant work experience indicatesapplicants will be able to contribute toclass discussion. A minimum of three

years full-time equivalent professional ormanagerial work experience is requiredafter the completion of an undergraduatedegree. To enable us to assess your workexperience, a current curriculum vitaeproviding details of your roles,responsibilities and achievements isrequired.

Referee reportsAll applicants must obtain two refereereports on the referee proforma. At leastone referee report should be from yourcurrent employer. The referees maychoose to send the recommendationsdirectly to QUT (fax, email and postaladdresses are provided on the proforma).

Referee Proforma (DOCX file, 106.99 KB)

International EntryrequirementsTo be considered for admission,applicants must:


●


●



●


●


Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT)As applicants may come from a range offields and their work experience may bediverse, a management aptitude test

http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/232178/GMAT-FAQ.pdf

http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0011/29783/QUT-MBA-Referee-Proforma.docx

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration



score is a useful indicator of anapplicant's ability to meet the program'sacademic requirements. All applicants arerequired to undertake the GMAT. Therewill be no exemptions based on prioreducation or experience. GMAT testscores are valid for five years.



Work experienceRelevant work experience indicatesapplicants will be able to contribute toclass discussion. A minimum of threeyears full-time equivalent professional ormanagerial work experience is requiredafter the completion of an undergraduatedegree. To enable us to assess your workexperience, a current curriculum vitaeproviding details of your roles,responsibilities and achievements isrequired.





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must complete two MBAfoundation core units, and select a further36 credit points from the MBA core units.Please note that there are pre-requisiterequirements for one of the core units.

This course is designed to preparestudents for transition to the MBAprogram. However the GraduateCertificate structure, as a stand alonequalification, is designed to update skills

and acquire in-depth knowledge in thecore discipline areas of business.

Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advancedstanding is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(eg AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Advancedstanding may also be granted at thediscretion of the Graduate StudiesDirector under the following criteria:

1. The business school or university ishighly ranked by an internationalpublication or agency2. There is a pre-existing exchange/cross-institutional agreement3. The applicant is considered to be in thetop third of his/her class cohort or has aGPA of 5.75 or more on a 7-point scale.


AbbreviationGradCertBusAdmin

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents must complete two MBA coreunits, and select a further 36 credit pointsfrom MBA core units.

ArticulationArticulation into the MBA program ispossible after successful completion ofthe Graduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration with a minimum gradepoint average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-pointscale).

International CoursestructureCourse designStudents must complete two MBA coreunits, and select a further 36 credit pointsfrom MBA core units.

ArticulationArticulation into the MBA program ispossible after successful completion ofthe Graduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration with a minimum gradepoint average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-pointscale).

Course Core Structure

Code Title

GSN405 Strategic Management

GSN403 Data Analysis and Decision Making

Option Unit List

Code Title

Please note GSN403 has the following pre-requisites: GSN404, GSN405, GSN407,GSN491

Choose 6 units (36 credit points) from the optionlist

GSN404 Accounting for Decision Making

GSN407 Communicating to Influence

GSN491 Economics in Business

GSN468 Problem Framing for Creative Action

GSN408Fundamentals of MarketingManagement

GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change

GSN409 Understanding and Leading Others

GSN412 Business Law

GSN410 Entrepreneurship

GSN413 Financial Management

GSN406Human Resource ManagementIssues

GSN490 Managing Technological Innovation

GSN415 Leadership and Complexity







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Graduate Certificate in Advertising

Year 2013

QUT code IF94

CRICOS 048325E

Duration(full-time)

13 weeks

Duration(part-time)

26 weeks






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Dr John Banks (CreativeIndustries); Mr Bill Proud(Business)

Domestic Entry requirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 4.5 or above (on a 7-point scale).

Special entryApplicants who do not met the entryrequirements may be considered forspecial entry. Previous tertiary study,grade point average and documentedrelevant professional experience at anadvanced level will be considered.

International EntryrequirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 4.5 or above (on a 7-point scale). Applicants without therequisite entry requirements may beconsidered for special entry. Previoustertiary study, grade point average andrelevant professional experience at anadvanced level will be considered.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course StructureTo graduate with a Graduate Certificate inAdvertising, students are required tosuccessfully complete 48 credit points, asspecified in the course structure below.


ArticulationThis course articulates into IX96 Master ofAdvertising (Creative Advertising) orBS16 Master of Business (StrategicAdvertising).

Sample StructureA number of changes have been made toCreative Industries courses. Units have

been recoded, renamed or discontinued.To see how these changes affect you, it isrecommended that you consult the tablesbelow in conjunction with your courseoutline.


Code Title

February Entry

*Part time students will enrol in two units overtwo semesters.


AMN421 Contemporary Issues in Advertising

KAP401 Advertising Creative: Introduction

Choose one from the following units (KAP402 isstrongly recommended):

KAP402Advertising Creative: Copywritingand Art Direction

KIP401 Critical Practices in Visual Design

July Entry

*Part time students will enrol in two units overtwo semesters.




Choose one from the following units (KAP402strongly recommended):


KIP401 Critical Practices in Visual Design

* KIP424 has been recoded KAP401 from July2012.

* KIP426 has been recoded KAP402 from July2012.







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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, JulyMid year entry is notavailable for theEconomics, Finance orPhilanthropy and Non-profit Studies majors

Int. Start Months February, JulyMid year entry is notavailable for theEconomics, Finance orPhilanthropy and Non-profit Studies majors

CourseCoordinator



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsInternational students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contact theQUT Business School to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.

Course AvailabilityMid-year Entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.The majors in Finance, Economics, andPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies arenot available for mid-year entry due to unitavailability. Mid-year entry to any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.

Part-time Study:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Part time study in any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to unitavailability. The majors in Finance,Economics, and Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies are not available forpart-time study due to unit availability.

Course designStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points) as per the programs ofstudy described under the individualmajors.

Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where electiveunits may be undertaken, students shouldcheck prerequisite requirements in theunit synopsis section of the QUT

Handbook and obtain approval from theSubject Area Coordinator prior toenrolment.

Grades are awarded for each of theindividual coursework units. The thesis,which is currently given the weight of fourunits, is also graded.

Important course specificenrolment adviceThis course is a PhD qualifying course,and applicants are assessed as to theirpotential suitability for undertaking a PhDon the completion of BS69. Prior toenrolment in BS69, a supervisor anddissertation topic must be allocated.Contact with the supervisor prior toapplying for entry is essential.

To obtain further information about thepolicies and procedures relating to thiscourse, please refer to the BusinessSchool Postgraduate Guidelines.


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Res)

Discipline coordinatorsAccountancy: Associate Professor MarionHutchinsonAdvertising: Associate Professor IanLingsFinance: Professor Janice HoweEconomics: Professor Janice HoweHuman Resource Management: DrArtemis ChangInternational Business: AssociateProfessor Ian LingsManagement: Dr Artemis ChangMarketing: Associate Professor Ian LingsPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies:Professor Myles McGregor-LowndesPublic Relations: Associate Professor IanLings

Domestic Course structureIn your first semester, you will completefour coursework units which may involveadvanced discipline studies or subjects inresearch methods designed to get youstarted in your research dissertation.

In your second semester, you willundertake a dissertation, under thesupervision of an academic adviser.

Course subjects will vary dependant onthe specific discipline you choose tofollow.




http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/hutchimr/


http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/lingsi/


http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/howj/











Graduate Diploma in Business (Research)



International CoursestructureIn your first semester, you will completefour coursework units which may6 involveadvanced discipline studies or subjects inresearch methods designed to get youstarted in your research dissertation.

In your second semester, you willundertake a dissertation, under thesupervision of an academic adviser.

Course subjects will vary dependant onthe specific discipline you choose tofollow.



Handbook



Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Accountancy)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, JulyMid-year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

Int. Start Months February, JulyMid-year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

CourseCoordinator


Associate ProfessorMarion Hutchinson


Domestic Entry requirementsEntry Requirements

A completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.

Applicants are required to nominate asupervisor and topic before submitting aformal application. Normally applicationswill be successful only if a supervisor andtopic are well matched. The faculty doesnot guarantee supervision capacity for alltopics. Applicants should ensure thatthere is a genuine fit with the potentialsupervisor’s research interests by lookingat the interests of the researchers withinthe relevant school as stated on theBusiness School website. The ResearchCoordinator within each school can alsoassist with this process.

To assist applicants to find an appropriatesupervisor, applicants should:

Identify supervisor’s researchinterests by looking at the interestsof the researchers as described onthe QUT Business School website;

1.

Complete the Expression ofInterest to Apply for a ResearchDegree form, and email this to theQUT Business School HDRAdmissions Officer. This contactshould include a transcript ofacademic records, the topic areawhich they wish to study, theschool in which they wish toundertake their research, and ifknown, the name of a potentialsupervisor. The HDR AdmissionsOfficer may ask for furtherinformation to assist with yourenquiry. The information will bepassed onto the nominated schoolor supervisor.

2.

International EntryrequirementsEntry Requirements

A completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-

point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.




1.


2.

International students who mayreceive home sponsorship on thebasis of a conditional PhD offer shouldcontact the QUT Business School todiscuss the possibility of a study offerthat packages BS69 with the PhD priorto submitting a formal application. Conditions apply to such an offer. Allother students should enrol initially inthe BS69 to undertake the academicprerequisite training for potential entryto the PhD program.



http://www.qut.edu.au/business/research/phds-and-research-degrees

Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Accountancy)



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the School HonoursCoordinator.




Course AvailabilityMid-year entry:Mid-year entry students should contactthe Research Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Mid-year entry to any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.

Part-time study:Part-time students should contact theResearch Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Part time study in any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tounit availability.

PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsInternational students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contact theQUT Business School

([email protected]) to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.

Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor MarionHutchinson on 3138 2739 [email protected]

The Research Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Research DisciplineCoordinator should be your first point ofcontact.

AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Accy)

Domestic Course structureStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points), as per the program ofstudy.

Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the Research DisciplineCoordinator.

Mid-year entryMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Mid-year entry to any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.

Part-time studyPart-time students should contact theResearch Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Part time study in any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tounit availability.

International CoursestructureStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points), as per the program of

study.





Year 1, Semester 1

Students must complete four prescribed units(48 credit points) and a dissertation (48 creditpoints).





Year 1, Semester 2





While enrolled in this program, students arerequired to present a seminar detailing theirresearch proposal and attend the Schoolresearch seminars.



http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/study/currentstude/policiespro.jsp



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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Advertising)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator


Associate Professor IanLings


Domestic Entry requirementsA completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.




1.


2.

International EntryrequirementsA completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.




1.


2.

International students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contactthe QUT Business School to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Advertising)




Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where electiveunits may be undertaken, students shouldcheck prerequisite requirements in theunit synopsis section of the QUTHandbook and obtain approval from theDiscipline Coordinator prior to enrolment.



PhD Pathway for InternationStudentsInternational students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contact theQUT Business School([email protected]) to discussthe possibility of a study offer thatpackages BS69 with the PhD prior tosubmitting a formal application.Conditions apply to such an offer. Allother students should enrol initially in theBS69 to undertake the academicprerequisite training for potential entry tothe PhD program.



Other useful information can be found on

the Student Services website.

AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Advtg)

Further InformationFor further information on this coursecontact Research Discipline CoordinatorAssociate Professor Ian Lings on 31384329 or [email protected]






International CoursestructureStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points), as per the program ofstudy.

Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis section

of the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the Research DisciplineCoordinator.



Year 1, Semester 1




Option unit


Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Economics)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator


Professor Janice How




Applicants are required to nominate asupervisor and topic before submitting aformal application. Normally applicationswill be successful only if a supervisor andtopic are well matched. The faculty doesnot guarantee supervision capacity for alltopics. Applicants should ensure thatthere is a genuine fit with the potentialsupervisor’s research interests by lookingat the interests of the researchers withinthe relevant school as stated on theBusiness School website. The ResearchDiscipline Coordinator within each schoolcan also assist with this process.


Identify supervisor’s researchinterests by looking at the interestsof the researchers as described onthe Business School website;

1.


2.


A completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree or

possess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.

Applicants are required to nominate asupervisor and topic before submitting aformal application. Normally applicationswill be successful only if a supervisor andtopic are well matched. The faculty doesnot guarantee supervision capacity for alltopics. Applicants should ensure thatthere is a genuine fit with the potentialsupervisor’s research interests by lookingat the interests of the researchers withinthe relevant school as stated on theBusiness School website. The ResearchDiscipline Coordinator within each schoolcan also assist with this process.


Identify supervisor’s researchinterests by looking at the interestsof the researchers as described onthe Business School website;

1.


2.

International students who mayreceive home sponsorship on thebasis of a conditional PhD offer shouldcontact the QUT Business School todiscuss the possibility of a study offerthat packages BS69 with the PhD priorto submitting a formal application. Conditions apply to such an offer. Allother students should enrol initially inthe BS69 to undertake the academicprerequisite training for potential entryto the PhD program.



speaking 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Economics)



writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsInternational students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contact theQUT Business School([email protected]) to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Professor Janice How [email protected]

The Research Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have any

questions about the course or anycomments, the Research DisciplineCoordinator is your primary contact.

AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Ec)



Please note: Part-time study is notavailable for study within the Economicsmajor due to unit availability.




Year 1, Semester 1




EFN509 Policy Economics and Evaluation

Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Finance)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.

International students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contact theQUT Business School to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Finance)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course DeliveryMid-year entry is not available for studywithin the Finance major due to unitavailability. Part-time study is notavailable for study within the Financemajor due to unit availability.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Professor Janice How [email protected]

The Research Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Research DisciplineCoordinator is your primary contact.

AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Finance)



Please note: Part-time study is notavailable for study within the Financemajor due to unit availability.




Year 1, Semester 1



EFN512 Asset Pricing


Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Human Resource Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, JulyMid year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

Int. Start Months February, JulyMid year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

CourseCoordinator


Dr Artemis Chang







1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Human Resource Management)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year entry:students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.




To obtain further information about thepolicies and procedures relating to thiscourse, please refer to the Business

School Postgraduate Guidelines.


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(HRM)

Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact Honours Discipline Coordinator DrArtemis Chang on 3138 2522 [email protected]







Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option

(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the Research DisciplineCoordinator.




Year 1, Semester 1

Under the umbrella of Human ResourcesManagement, students may also be able toundertake a dissertation in Employee Relations.



one of:



One option unit (12 credit points) with approvalof the School Research Coordinator. The optionunit may be taken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the School ofManagement or other postgraduate unit, with theapproval of the School Research Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (International Business)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (International Business)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5










AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(IntBus)

Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor IanLings on 3138 4329 [email protected]







Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied upon

admission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the Research DisciplineCoordinator.




Year 1, Semester 1




Option unit

The option unit may be selected from a 12 creditpoint postgraduate unit offered by the School ofAdvertising, Marketing and Public Relations, inconsultation with the School ResearchCoordinator

Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator


Dr Artemis Chang







1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Management)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year Entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.

Part-time Study:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Part time study in any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to unitavailability.



To obtain further information about thepolicies and procedures relating to this

course, please refer to the BusinessSchool Postgraduate Guidelines.


Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Dr Artemis Chang on 31382522 or [email protected]


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Mgt)











Year 1, Semester 1

Prescribed Units:



One from the following:



1 option unit with approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator. The option unit maytaken from any 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered by the School of Management or otherpostgraduate unit, with the approval of theSchool Research Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Marketing)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Marketing)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.







AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Marketing)

Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor IanLings on 3138 4329 [email protected]












Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where electiveunits may be undertaken, students shouldcheck prerequisite requirements in theunit synopsis section of the QUTHandbook and obtain approval from theResearch Discipline Coordinator prior toenrolment.


Course AvailabilityPlease note that the major in Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies is not available formid-year entry.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes on [email protected]

The Research Discipline Coordinator isresponsible for the administration of thecourse, including admissions,scholarships and determining the resultfor the year as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Research DisciplineCoordinator is your primary contact.

ABBREVIATIONGradDipBus(Research)(Philanthropy&NpSt)






Year 1, Semester 1






GSN481 and GSN484 can be replaced by analternative postgraduate unit with the approval ofthe Research Discipline Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Public Relations)

Year 2013

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Public Relations)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.


PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsInternational students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contact theQUT Business School to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DiscplineCoordinator Associate Professor IanLings on 3138 4329 [email protected]


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Public Relations)






Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied uponadmission to this course. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,

students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the Research DisciplineCoordinator.




Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2











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Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting)

Year 2013

QUT code BS79

CRICOS 069962B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96



CourseCoordinator




Domestic Entry requirementsTo enrol in this course a student shouldhave an undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum grade point average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsTo enrol in this course a student shouldhave an undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum grade point average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe Graduate Diploma of Business(Professional Accounting) providesstudents with a solid core in accountingstudies and ensures that graduates meetthe academic requirements of theAustralian professional accountingbodies. This program will be fully nestedwithin the BS16 and BS17 programs and,consequently, requires that studentsachieve the learning outcomes designedfor the Master of Business suite.

If you are looking to change your careerdirection or enhance your career options,accountancy is a dynamic profession thatwill provide you with a sustainable,challenging and diverse range of careerpaths. Professional accountants are inincreasing demand nationally andinternationally by organisationsthroughout the commercial, public andnot-for-profit sectors. Accountants canwork in commerce and industry, in publicor chartered accounting firms, ingovernment organisations or as individualpractitioners.

Discipline units focus on financial andmanagement accounting requirements,specialised applications in companyaccounting, audit and assurance, tax andcompany regulation. Core concepts andknowledge, problem-solving skills andcritical and analytical thinking are

developed throughout the entire course.

Course DesignDue to professional recogitionrequirements students must follow thepresribed course structure. Any enquiriesregarding course progression can bedirected to the School of Accountancy.

Professional RecognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof requirements for membership of CPAAustralia and the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia, and enrolmentin their respective professional programs.Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.

External StudyThe external version of this course is onlyavailable to domestic students.

Further InformationIf you have any further questionsregarding this course please contact theQUT Business School Student ServicesOffice by phone on (07) 3138 2050, viaemail on [email protected] or in person atLevel 1, B Block, Gardens Point campus

AbbreviationGradDipBus(ProfAcc)

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents complete six core units (72credit points):

Business and Corporations Law●

Cost and Management Accounting●

Financial Accounting 1●



Managerial Finance.●

Plus, two units (24 credit points) from:Auditing and Assurance●

Taxation Law and Practice●

Electronic Commerce Cycles●

Economics and Data Analysis.●

Details of the units can be found in thesample course structure.

International CoursestructureCourse designStudents complete six core units (72credit points):




Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting)





Managerial Finance.●

Plus, two units (24 credit points) from:Auditing and Assurance●



Economics and Data Analysis.●

Details of the units can be found in thesample course structure


(a) CORE UNITS (72 credit points)●

(b) 24 credit points from:-●

Code Title

Course Notes

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Business(Professional Accounting) a student mustsuccessfully complete (a) and (b) below:

(a) CORE UNITS (72 credit points)







(b) 24 credit points from:-




EFN422 Economics and Data Analysis

AYN411 and AYN438 required for ICAApurposes

AYN443 and EFN422 required for CPApurposes



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Master of Business (Accounting)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsTo enrol in this course students musthave an undergraduate degree with anappropriate major in Accountancy with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsTo enrol in this course students musthave an undergraduate degree with anappropriate major in Accountancy with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units consisting of 36credit points of compulsory units and 108credit points of approved accountingcoursework or research option units.Students must contact the School ofAccountancy ([email protected]) forcourse progression advice.

Students may exit from the Master ofBusiness (BS16) at the following stages,once those particular courserequirements have been met:

• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79)(Study Area A)• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39)(Study Area A)

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five yearsmay or the Graduate Diploma ofChartered Accounting with the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia in thelast five years may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 72 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness overview.

Some applicants may require unitsubstitution if they have studiedequivalent or similar units in theirundergraduate degree. Nominatedsubstitution units are subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.

AbbreviationMBus(Acc)

Professional recognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof requirements for membership of CPAAustralia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia, the Institute ofPublic Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations and Strategic Advertising.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of Business(Accounting) Advanced program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.

Career outcomesAccountancy is a great platform for adynamic and exciting business career.Accountants work in a diversity ofareas—in commerce, local, national andinternational firms, governmentorganisations, law firms, banks, merchantbanks, stockbrokers, charitableorganisations, hospitals and churches,film, television and media or they run theirown business. A career in accounting canlead to more strategic and leadershiproles such as general manager, chieffinancial officer and chief executiveofficer.

Domestic Course structureExample course units

Financial Forensics and BusinessIntelligence

●

Financial Analysis and Business●

Master of Business (Accounting)



ValuationForensic Accounting andInvestigation

●

Governance Issues in Accounting●

Integrated Issues in ProfessionalPractice

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●


Course DesignStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units consisting of 36credit points of compulsory units and 108credit points of approved accountingcoursework or research option units.Students will be able to access courseprogression advice from the School ofAccountancy.


Graduate Diploma of Business(BS79) (Study Area A)

●

Graduate Certificate in Business(BS39) (Study Area A)

●

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 72 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of Business (Advanced) (Accounting) program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.

International CoursestructureExample course units


●

Financial Analysis and Business●

ValuationForensic Accounting andInvestigation

●



●



●


Course DesignStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units consisting of 36credit points of compulsory units and 108credit points of approved accountingcoursework or research option units.Students will be able to access courseprogression advice from the School ofAccountancy.



●


●

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 72 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of Business (Advanced) (Accounting) program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.

BS16 Master of Business (Accounting)compulsory units:

Code Title




Select nine units from the following list inconsultation with the Subject Area Coordinator:

Code Title










AYN460 Accountancy Work Placement

Accountancy Work Integrated Learning




BSN404 Project 1

BSN405 Project 2

BSN406 Project 3




Note: Students who are considering future studytowards a Research Masters or PhD shouldcomplete BSN502, AYN433 and at least one ofBSN412 or BSN414. Please contact the Schoolof Accountancy Research Students Coordinatorfor more information.



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Master of Business (Applied Finance)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr David Willis


Domestic Entry requirementsFor all specialisations except AppliedFinance the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree or equivalent inany field, with an overall minimum GPA of4.0 (on a 7-point scale).


International EntryrequirementsFor all specialisations except AppliedFinance the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree or equivalent inany field, with an overall minimum GPA of4.0 (on a 7-point scale).


Pathways programs Pathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 or TOEFL InternetScore of 80 with no sub-band lower than20 to enter some majors of the Master ofBusiness (BS16) and Master of BusinessAdvanced (BS17) on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors: Strategic Advertising,Applied Finance, Events Marketing andManagement, Integrated MarketingCommunication, International Business,Marketing and Public Relations.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Economics and Finance forcourse progression advice.



Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness overview.

Some applicants may require unitsubstitution if they have studiedequivalent or similar units in theirundergraduate degree. Nominatedsubstitution units are subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator

AbbreviationMBus(AppFin)

Professional recognitionGraduates may meet the academiccomponent of the requirements for theprofessional level membership of theFinance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand options (electives) chosen.

Master of Business (Applied Finance)




ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may receive exemptions for upto 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of BusinessAdvanced (Applied Finance) program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.


Advanced Capital Budgeting●

Corporate and Commercial Lending●

Economic and Financial Modelling●

Financial Risk Management●

Financial Planning and Strategies●


Treasury and Portfolio Management●




●


●

Professional recognitionGraduate will meet the academiccomponent of requirements for SeniorAssociate membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australia, and areentitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1accreditation to provide financial productadvice. Graduates may also meet theacademic component of the requirementsfor the professional level membership ofthe Finance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand options (electives) chosen.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from the

Graduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may receive exemptions for upto 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of BusinessAdvanced (Applied Finance) program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.














●


●

Professional recognitionGraduate will meet the academiccomponent of requirements for SeniorAssociate membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australia, and areentitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1accreditation to provide financial productadvice. Graduates may also meet theacademic component of the requirementsfor the professional level membership ofthe Finance and Treasury Association

Limited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand options (electives) chosen.








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2



plus 2 units from:




QUT Business School Postgraduate Option Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

4 Units from:




EFN501 Corporate and Commercial Lending


QUT Business School Postgraduate Option Unit







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Master of Business (Human Resource Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalentwith a minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalentwith a minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units from the prescribedlist. To ensure that the program builds onprior academic and work experience,each participant in the HRM majorreceives an individualised study plan.Participants are therefore required toconsult with the HRM coordinatorregarding development of their study plan.Any subsequent changes to the approvedprogram will require coordinator approval.Failure to obtain approval may affect astudent’s course progression and impacton their eligibility to graduate.

AbbreviationMBus(HRM)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Integrated MarketingCommunication, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations, Public Relations- Online andStrategic Advertising.

Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of Business titlepage.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business mayreceive advanced standing for 48 credit

points.

Further informationTo ensure students are provided with aselection of units that best suits their priorknowledge and experience, HRMstudents should contact the School ofManagement on 3138 2744, or [email protected]

Domestic Course structure You should consult with the subject areacoordinator for advice on units dependingon your prior study.

Consulting and ChangeManagement

●

Contemporary Issues in HumanResource Management

●

Leadership and Executive Coaching●

Managing High-PerformanceOrganisations

●

Self Leadership●

Strategic Human ResourceDevelopment

●

Strategic Human ResourceManagement

●

Talent Management●


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business mayreceive advanced standing for 48 creditpoints.

International CoursestructureUnit selectionYou should consult with the subject areacoordinator for advice on units dependingon your prior study.

Example course unitsConsulting and ChangeManagement

●

Contemporary Issues in Human●

Master of Business (Human Resource Management)



Resource ManagementLeadership and Executive Coaching●


●

Self Leadership●


●


●






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Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud





The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 to enter some majorsof the Master of Business (BS16) andMaster of Business Advanced (BS17) onthe condition they undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course. Thisoption is applicable to following Majors:Strategic Advertising, Applied Finance,Events Marketing and Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing andPublic Relations.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Why choose this course?Many graduates begin in consultancies asaccount executives or in government orprivate sector organisations performing avariety of roles from publicity through toevents management and productlaunches. You then have the opportunityto progress to senior consultant or be partof the senior management team withinorganisations as part of the strategicplanning process. IMC graduates havethe opportunity to take a new qualificationinto the marketplace.

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Please refer to thecourse structures for information onspecific unit requirements.

AbbreviationMBus(IMC)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, PublicRelations, Public Relations and StrategicAdvertising.

Marketing, Public Relations andIntegrated Marketing Communication alsohave on-line majors available for domesticstudents. Students apply for the externaloption on their admission application.


Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of Business title page



Cases in Integrated MarketingCommunication

●



●

Marketing Management●

Marketing and Survey Research●


Project●

Readings in Integrated MarketingCommunication

●

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units.




●



●

Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication)






Project●


●






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2




One unit from Complementary Studies List

Year 2, Semester 1

AMN405Cases in Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMN406 Project




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Master of Business (International Business)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum GradePoint Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum GradePoint Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).


The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 to enter some majorsof the Master of Business (BS16) andMaster of Business Advanced (BS17) onthe condition they undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course. Thisoption is applicable to following Majors:Strategic Advertising, Applied Finance,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing andPublic Relations.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Why choose this course?Rules, regulations, government policy andthe diversity of cultures and consumerneeds and preferences all impact on howcompanies do business across borders.

International business skills are in highdemand. These skills incorporate ethics,sensitivity and responsiveness to localcultures in new and diverse markets,while at the same time providing theplanning, decision-making and strategicmanagement these highly competitiveoperations need.

The international business environment isexplored across a range of businessdisciplines, including accounting, finance,logistics, management and marketing.The International Business program willgive you the expertise and skills tosucceed in organisations both in Australiaand around the world, includingmultinational enterprises, smaller firmsoperating across borders, governmentagencies and consulting firms that serveinternational companies.

Course designStudents are required to complete 12units (144 credit points). Please refer tothe course structures for information onspecific unit requirements.

AbbreviationMBus(IntBus)





Business in Asia●

Global Business Operations●


International Business and Law●

International Logistics Management●

Managerial Economics●

Marketing Internationally●

Negotiating Across Borders●



Master of Business (International Business)




Business in Asia●














Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




Plus choose one from:




Year 1, Semester 2




or

Complementary Studies unit

plus

Compementary Studies unit

Year 2, Semester 1


Complementary Studies Unit





Plus


Or

LWS075 International Business and Law



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Master of Business (Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years


Total creditpoints

144


48


24

Start months July


CourseCoordinator








speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe management study area is designedfor people from a broad range ofoccupations and professions who wish toenhance and further their careerprospects by acquiring knowledge andskills in the area of management.Successful completion of the degree willprovide the graduate with knowledge ofthe theoretical principles of management,and the skills to deal effectively andefficiently with real-world businessproblems in changing and dynamicenvironments. Participants will learnthrough practical application how toanalyse business situations at strategicand operational levels, providemanagerial solutions to business issues,and monitor the effectiveness ofmanagement decisions. They will learnhow to effectively self-manage, to leadand manage teams and communicatecompetently in diverse contexts, thusgaining a competitive edge for managerialsuccess.

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Please refer to thecourse structures for information onspecific unit requirements.Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness overview.


Entry requirements(domestic and international)Students are required to complete 144credit points of units. Please refer to thecourse structures for information onspecific unit requirements.Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness overview.Some applicants may require unitsubstitution if they have studiedequivalent or similar units in theirundergraduate degree. Nominatedsubstitution units are subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.

Other majorsSee also separate entries to the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Management, Professional Accounting,Public Relations (internal) and StrategicAdvertising. These majors are offeredinternally and not via online deliverymode.


English LanguageRequirementsIn addition to the above academic entryrequirements, standard English languagerequirements apply. See the details for ‘alldegrees’ at:http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/english-language-requirements.jsp

Master of Business (Management)



AbbreviationMBus(Mgt)

Early ExitStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness (BS16) at the following stages,once those particular courserequirements have been met:


Students seeking to exit early from theMaster of Business course and graduatewith an approved exit course shouldlodge an application during the teachingperiod in which they expect to completetheir studies. Completion of 96 credit pointunits, where a minimum of 72 creditpoints are within the same discipline area,and as approved by the Subject AreaCoordinator, is required for completion ofthe Graduate Diploma course.Due to professional recognitionrequirements, students exiting from theMaster of Business (ProfessionalAccounting) major must complete all ofthe units in the Graduate Diploma inBusiness (Professional Accounting)course.Students may apply to early exit with theGraduate Certificate course uponcompletion of a minimum of 48 creditpoints, in accordance with the courserequirements of the relevant businessdiscipline area.Early exit from the Master of Businesscourse should only be used for studentswhose circumstances restrict them fromcompleting the original award course.This process in not designed to allowstudents to obtain multiple qualifications.Students who are approved to early exitfrom the Master of Business course willnot normally be permitted to continue theirenrolment in the original award course fora period of 2 years.

Pathways ProgramInternational students who do not meetlanguage requirements can completepathways units within majors.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0, or TOEFL: 80 with atleast 18 in all bands (Internet Based) orother QUT accepted English test, to entersome majors of the Master of Businessand Master of Business Advanced.Students will undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of their

postgraduate business course.For more information please contact theQUT Business School Student Centre on3138 1790.


HRM Theory & Practice●

Consulting & Change Management●

Self-Leadership●


Managing High PerformanceOrganisations

●

Business in Australia●

Business Process Improvement●







Self-Leadership●



●







Year 1, Semster 2●



Code Title

Year 1, Semster 2



Plus two from:




Year 2, Semester 1


Plus:

Choose three unit from the Management OptionList

Year 2, Semester 2



Plus

Choose two units from the Management OptionList



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Master of Business (Marketing)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThis course is designed for marketingpractitioners to freshen or further theirskills, or those seeking a career change tothis field you will develop marketingmanagement skills as they apply to abusiness or corporation with practicalfocus on the identification of forecastopportunities and threats in domestic andinternational industries; the developmentof marketing strategies, tactics and plansfor such opportunities and threats; theability to implement and monitormarketing strategies, tactics and plansand their effect on the organisation; and

the consideration of new theories,concepts and techniques in marketingmanagement. 1

Why choose this course?Marketing professionals are involved inthe promotion and/or sales of acompany's goods or services. Thisincludes the marketing of existing productlines, or the development of new marketsfor new or existing products. Marketing isa vital component of business in allindustries, as well as in government andthird-sector organisations.

This course can lead to more strategicroles such as business developmentmanagers, brand or product managers,marketing consultants or marketingmanagers.


Students enrolled in the external courseshould refer specifically to the externalcourse structure.


AbbreviationMBus (Marketing)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Management,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations, and Strategic Advertising.



Contemporary Issues in Marketing●


●



Product and Service Innovation●

Master of Business (Marketing)




Strategic Marketing Management●






●












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2

AMN447 Contemporary Issues in Marketing

Or


AMN445 Strategic Marketing Management



Year 2, Semester 1

AMN444 Services Marketing

AMN443 Product and Service Innovation

Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or

Two approved AMN Option (Elective) units



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Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24

Start months February, JulyNote: The July intake forPhilanthropy andNonprofit Studies hasunits scheduled in 6TP4which starts before thecommencement ofsemester 2. Please seethe Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies coursestructure.


CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must undertake 144 creditpoints of study comprising: prescribedunits (48 credit points), complementarystudies units (12 credit points)and QUTBusiness School Postgraduate Optionunits (84 credit points). Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Accountancy([email protected]) for courseprogression advice if required.




Some applicants may require unit

substitution if they have studiedequivalent or similar units in theirundergraduate degree. Nominatedsubstitution units are subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator

AbbreviationMBus(Philanthropy&NpSt)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Management,Marketing, Professional Accounting,Public Relations and StrategicAdvertising.

OrientationUpon enrolling in this course, it iscompulsory for students to attend theACPNS Orientation and IntensiveWeekend at the Gardens Point Campusof QUT. During this weekend students willparticipate in a specialised orientationprogram and also attend the first lecturesof available units.Further information on the ACPNSOrientation and Intensive is available athttp://www.bus.qut.edu.au/research/cpns/whatweteach/orientation.jsp.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students may articulate to theMaster of Business Advanced(Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)program and receive up to 144 creditpoint of exemptions.


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Ethics for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations

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Fundraising DevelopmentTechniques

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http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/research/cpns/whatweteach/orientation.jsp


Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)



Course designStudents must undertake 144 creditpoints of study comprising: prescribedunits (48 credit points), complementarystudies units (12 credit points) and QUTBusiness School Postgraduate Optionunits (84 credit points). Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theBrisbane Graduate School of Business forcourse progression advice if required.



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Course designStudents must undertake 144 creditpoints of study comprising: prescribedunits (48 credit points), ComplementaryStudies units (12 credit points) and QUTBusiness School Postgraduate Optionunits (84 credit points). Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theBrisbane Graduate School of Business forcourse progression advice if required.



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applicant does not have an educationalbackground appropriate to the units ofstudy applied for or if there are insufficientplaces remaining in the class.



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Year 1, Semester 1

1 x 12cp unit from Complementary Studies List

1 x 12cp unit from Business Unit Options List

Year 1, 6-TP-2



Year 1, 6-TP-3



Year 1, Semester 2

2 x 12cp unit from Business Units Options List

Year 1, 6-TP-4



Year 1, 6-TP-5



Year 2, Semester 1

4 x 12cp units from Business Unit Options List



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Master of Business (Professional Accounting)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students shouldcontact the School of Accountancy([email protected]) for courseprogression advice.


• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79)(Study Area A) - due to professionalrecognition requirements, students exitingfrom the Master of Business (ProfessionalAccounting) major must complete all ofthe units in the Graduate Diploma inBusiness (Professional Accounting)course.• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39)(Study Area A)


Some applicants may require unitsubstitution where they have studied theequivalent of some introductory units intheir undergraduate qualification. Choice

of unit substitution is subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.

AbbreviationMBus(ProAcc)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Management, Marketing, Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies, ProfessionalAccounting, Public Relations andStrategic Advertising.

Professional recognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof the requirements for enrolment in theprofessional program offered by CPAAustralia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the Instituteof Public Accountants. Graduates are alsoeligible for exemptions in the qualifyingprogram for membership of theAssociation of Chartered CertifiedAccountants.

Career outcomesAccountancy is a great platform for adynamic and exciting business career.Accountants work in a diversity ofareas—in commerce, local, national andinternational firms, governmentorganisations, law firms, banks, merchantbanks, stockbrokers, charitableorganisations, hospitals and churches,film, television and media or they run theirown business. A career in accounting canlead to more strategic and leadershiproles such as general manager, chieffinancial officer and chief executiveofficer.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students who havearticulated from the Graduate Diploma inBusiness (Professional Accounting) mayreceive exemptions for up to 96 creditpoints.

Students may articulate to the Master ofBusiness (Professional Accounting)Advanced program and receive up to 144credit point of exemptions.

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students should

Master of Business (Professional Accounting)



contact the School of Accountancy forcourse progression advice.



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Some applicants may require unitsubstitution where they have studied theequivalent of some introductory units intheir undergraduate qualification. Choiceof unit substitution is subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.

Completion of certain units are requiredby the Tax Practitioners Board towardsthe academic entry requirement forregistration as a Tax Agent. These arenoted in the course structure.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of Business(Professional Accounting) Advancedprogram and receive up to 144 creditpoint of exemptions. Students who havearticulated form the Graduate Diploma inBusiness Professional Accounting mayreceive exemptions for up to 96 creditpoints.

International CoursestructureCourse designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students shouldcontact the School of Accountancy forcourse progression advice.



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undergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness overview.


Completion of certain units are requiredby the Tax Practitioners Board towardsthe academic entry requirement forregistration as a Tax Agent. These arenoted in the course structure.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of Business(Professional Accounting) Advancedprogram and receive up to 144 creditpoint of exemptions. Students who havearticulated form the Graduate Diploma inBusiness Professional Accounting mayreceive exemptions for up to 96 creditpoints.


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Year 1 - Semester 1

Business Law and Ethics




Year 1 - Semester 2

Company Law




Year 2 - Semester 1




Data Analysis



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Master of Business (Public Relations)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud




Pathways programs(international students)Pathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Why choose this course?Postgraduate study in public relations isdesigned for practitioners to sharpen orfurther their skills, or those seeking acareer change to this field. The major isdesigned as a systematic andcomprehensive survey of the discipline ofpublic relations. It provides an overview ofthe foundations of public relations theoryand practice, problems and opportunitiesin communicating with the corporateaudience, theories underpinning public

opinion and mass media effects, massmedia strategy and tactics, and asystematic exploration of the planning,management and evaluation of publicrelations campaigns.


AbbreviationMBus(Public Relations)


Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Management,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations and Strategic Advertising.

Marketing, Public Relations andIntegrated Marketing Communication alsohave on-line majors available for domesticstudents. Students apply for the externaloption on their admission application.





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Year 1, Semester 1



AMN468 Issues and Crisis Management


Year 1, Semester 2

AMN460 Corporate and Investor Relations

AMN462Community Consultation andEngagement

AMN467 Public Relations Campaigns


Year 2, Semester 1


One approved AMN Option (Elective) unit

Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or




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Master of Business (Strategic Advertising)

Year 2013

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud





The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 to enter some majorsof the Master of Business (BS16) andMaster of Business Advanced (BS17) onthe condition they undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course. Thisoption is applicable to following Majors:Strategic Advertising, Applied Finance,Events Marketing and Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing andPublic Relations.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe strategic advertising major focuseson the management of the advertisingfunction, including consumer behaviour,advertising management, creativestrategy, media strategy, campaignplanning and research.

As a QUT advertising graduate, you couldwork as an advertising manager, planningand controlling the advertising for youremployer and liaising with advertisingagencies. You may work as anadvertising planner or researcher, orwithin the media as a sales representativeor copywriter.


AbbreviationMBus(SAA)


Other MajorsSee also separate entries to the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Management,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations (internal) and StrategicAdvertising.

Domestic Course structureRecommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusinessYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.

Example course unitsAdvertising Creative: Introduction●

Advertising Creative: Copywritingand Art Direction

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Contemporary Issues in Advertising●

Media Strategy●


Strategies for Creative Advertising●


International CoursestructureRecommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusinessYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.



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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2


AMN423 Strategies for Creative Advertising

Or




Year 2, Semester 1

AMN422 Media Strategy


Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or

Two approved AMN or Creative AdvertisingOption (Elective) units

* KIP424, KIP426, and KIP429 may counttowards this study area if completed by mid 2012or earlier.

* KIP424 will be recoded to KAP401 from July2012. Please enrol in KIP424 if you wish to studythis unit in the first half of 2012. Please enrol inKAP401 if you wish to study this unit in thesecond half of 2012.





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Master of Business (Accounting) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsTo enrol in this course a students musthave an undergraduate degree inAccounting with a minimum Grade PointAverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale)

International EntryrequirementsTo enrol in this course a students musthave an undergraduate degree inAccounting with a minimum Grade PointAverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale)



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

AbbreviationMBusAdv(Acc)

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 36 credit points ofcompulsory units and 156 credit points ofapproved accounting coursework orresearch option units. Students shouldcontact the School of Accountancy forcourse progression advice.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 96 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business Advancedoverview.


Professional recognitionCertain units may assist with preparationfor the professional programs offered byCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the Instituteof Public Accountants as part of theirrespective membership requirements,and for the Chartered Financial Analystsprogram.

Early Exit OptionsStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:

• Master of Business (BS16) (Study AreaA)• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79)(Study Area A)• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39)(Study Area A)

Students seeking to exit early from theMaster of Business Advanced course andgraduate with an approved exit courseshould lodge an application during theteaching period in which they expect tocomplete their studies.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students who havearticulated from the Master of Business(Accounting) may receive up to 144 creditpoint of exemptions.



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Master of Business (Accounting) - Advanced



Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 36 credit points ofcompulsory units and 156 credit points ofapproved accounting coursework orresearch option units.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points.Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 96 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.

FacilitiesFull-time students are provided withmodern, well-appointed office space(which includes access to a desk,computer and telephone). There arebreak-out areas and meeting roomswhere supervisors and industry partnerscan meet with their students. Discussiongroups and small classes are also held inthe meeting rooms. These premises offernew and continuing students a workenvironment conducive to study andprogress and demonstrate a continuingcommitment to the postgraduate program.

SupervisionYou will receive individual supervision bya highly qualified and experiencedacademic staff member who will guideyou through your advanced study.



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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 36 credit points ofcompulsory units and 156 credit points ofapproved accounting coursework orresearch option units.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points.Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 96 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.





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Master of Business (Applied Finance) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Dr David Willis


Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field other than Finance, with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants interested in the AppliedFinance specialisation who have anundergraduate degree in Finance shouldcontact the Graduate School of Businessto determine whether an advancedApplied Finance program can be devised.

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field other than Finance, with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants interested in the AppliedFinance specialisation who have anundergraduate degree in Finance shouldcontact the Graduate School of Businessto determine whether an advancedApplied Finance program can be devised.

Pathways programs(international students)Pathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements. Forinformation and entry requirements forPathways, please see the Master ofBusiness - Advanced overview.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Studentsshould follow the standard courseprogressions as outlined in the belowcourse structures otherwise difficultieswith completing the requirements of thecourse may be encountered. Studentsshould contact the School of Economicsand Finance for course progressionadvice if required.




Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.


AbbreviationMBusAdv(AppFin)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, HumanResource Management, IntegratedMarketing Communication, InternationalBusiness, Marketing, Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies, ProfessionalAccounting, Public Relations andStrategic Advertising.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may receive exemptions for upto 48 credit points. Students who havearticulated from the Master of Business(Applied Finance) program may receiveup to 144 credit point of exemptions.






Master of Business (Applied Finance) - Advanced






Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option units. Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Economics and Finance forcourse progression advice if required.


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Example course unitsAdvanced Capital Budgeting●







Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option units. Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Economics and Finance forcourse progression advice if required.



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Year 1, Semester 2



Plus 2 Units from:




Business Postgraduate Option Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Four units from:




EFN501 Corporate and Commercial Lending


Business Postgraduate Option Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

48 Credit Points from EITHER:

(1) Further advanced Finance Studies

(2) A 48cp minor from another Business stream

(3) 48cp Dissertation



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Master of Business (Human Resource Management) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator









speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewIn today's rapidly changing businessenvironment, Human ResourceManagement (HRM) professionals areconfronted with the challenges ofdeveloping organisational and workforcecapability. HRM expertise is alsoincreasingly required by line managers,who now take a more active role in thedevelopment and management of theirteam members.

The Human Resource Managementprogram is designed to increase the skillsof both specialists and line managers andmeet the individual learning goals andcareer aspirations of each student. Theprogram provides flexibility for the busyprofessional to complete the degree part-time, focusing on real-world work issuesof personal relevance. HRM professionalswill develop a broader view of the natureof business, and the relationship betweenhow people are managed and theorganisation's performance in the globalcontext of business.

Those who are undertaking HRMactivities but have a background in otherprofessional fields will gain the enhancedpeople management skills they require.The major also suits the needs ofgraduates who wish to move into theHRM profession.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge withthe selection of four approvedpostgraduate option (elective) units or a

48 credit point research dissertation(conditions apply).

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units.


Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.


Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of Business-Advanced title page.

AbbreviationMBusAdv(HRM)

Career outcomesThe program prepares graduates forcareers in generalist or specialist humanresource professional roles. Generalistpositions include human resourcesassistant, officer, manager or director andthese may be located in corporate andprivate firms as well as public institutions.Specialist positions may include thoseinvolved with employment relations,recruitment and placement consulting,training and development specialists,management and executive coaching, aswell as consulting careers.

Master of Business (Human Resource Management) - Advanced



Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, Public Relationsand Strategic Advertising.


Further InformationTo ensure students are provided with aselection of units that best suits their priorknowledge and experience, HRMstudents should contact the School ofManagement on 3138 2744, or [email protected].

Domestic Course structureUnit selectionYou should consult with the subject areacoordinator for advice on units dependingon your prior study.


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Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master of

Business Advanced title page.






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Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewIf you are interested in advertising,promotions or communications, youshould consider an Integrated MarketingCommunication (IMC) major. Studies inIMC will provide you with a systematicand comprehensive understanding of thetheory and research integration ofmarketing communication.

The course focuses on refinement ofanalytical skills and knowledge requiredfor decision making in the areas ofadvertising, marketing and publicrelations. IMC focuses on the strategicintegration of the functions of publicrelations, advertising, promotion, directmarketing, and personal selling toachieve brand equity and increase theeffectiveness of promotionalcommunications with target audiences.

You will be equipped to confront thefragmentation of mass markets, theexplosion of new technologies that giveconsumers more control over thecommunication process, the emergenceof global markets, and rapid changes ineconomic conditions within whichorganisations operate.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge withthe selection of four approvedpostgraduate option (elective) units.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points of

prescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the for courseprogression advice.




AbbreviationMBusAdv(IMC)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, Public Relationsand Strategic Advertising.




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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the School of

Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication) - Advanced



Advertising, Marketing and PublicRelations for course progression advice.






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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the School ofAdvertising, Marketing and PublicRelations for course progression advice.








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2





Year 2, Semester 1

AMN405Cases in Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMN406 Project


Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER

(1) 48cps from another Business stream, OR




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Master of Business (International Business) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewRules, regulations, government policy andthe diversity of cultures and consumerneeds and preferences all impact on howcompanies do business across borders.

International business skills are in highdemand. These skills incorporate ethics,sensitivity and responsiveness to localcultures in new and diverse markets,while at the same time providing theplanning, decision-making and strategicmanagement these highly competitiveoperations need.

The international business environment isexplored across a range of businessdisciplines, including accounting, finance,logistics, management and marketing.

The International Business program willgive you the expertise and skills tosucceed in organisations both in Australiaand around the world, includingmultinational enterprises, smaller firmsoperating across borders, governmentagencies and consulting firms that serveinternational companies.


Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-

standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the School ofAdvertising, Marketing and PublicRelations for course progression advice.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.


Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of BusinessAdvanced title page.

AbbreviationMBusAdv(IntBus)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, Public Relationsand Strategic Advertising.


Business in Asia●










Master of Business (International Business) - Advanced



undergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.



Business in Asia●









Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.







Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




PLUS choose one from:




Year 1, Semester 2




OR


PLUS


Year 2, Semester 1


Complemenary Studies Unit





PLUS


OR

LWS075 International Business and Law

Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER:

(1) A 48cps from another Business stream:




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Master of Business (Management) Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years


Total creditpoints

192

Start months July


CourseCoordinator








speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Studentsshould follow the standard courseprogressions as outlined in the belowcourse structures otherwise difficultieswith completing the requirements of thecourse may be encountered. Studentsshould contact the School of Managmentfor course progression advice if required.Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.

OverviewThe management study area is designedfor people from a broad range ofoccupations and professions who wish toenhance and further their careerprospects by acquiring knowledge andskills in the area of management.Successful completion of the degree willprovide the graduate with knowledge ofthe theoretical principles of management,and the skills to deal effectively andefficiently with real-world businessproblems in changing and dynamicenvironments. Participants will learnthrough practical application how toanalyse business situations at strategicand operational levels, providemanagerial solutions to business issues,

and monitor the effectiveness ofmanagement decisions. They will learnhow to effectively self-manage, to leadand manage teams and communicatecompetently in diverse contexts, thusgaining a competitive edge for managerialsuccess.

Entry requirement (domesticand international students)For all specialisations the entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree in any field or equivalent with anoverall minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-pointscale).

Early ExitStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:


Students seeking to exit early from theMaster of Business Advanced course andgraduate with an approved exit courseshould lodge an application during theteaching period in which they expect tocomplete their studies.Early exit from the Master of Businesscourse should only be used for studentswhose circumstances restrict them fromcompleting the original award course.This process in not designed to allowstudents to obtain multiple qualifications.Students who are approved to early exitfrom the Master of Business course willnot normally be permitted to continue theirenrolment in the original award course fora period of 2 years.

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies,Management, Professional Accounting,Public Relations and StrategicAdvertising.

English langugagerequirementsIn addition to the above academic entryrequirements, standard English languagerequirements apply. See the details for ‘all

Master of Business (Management) Advanced



degrees’ at:http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/english-language-requirements.jsp

AbbreviationMBus(Mgt)

Pathways ProgramInternational students who do not meetlanguage requirements can completepathways units within majors.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0, or TOEFL: 80 with atleast 18 in all bands (Internet Based) orother QUT accepted English test, to entersome majors of the Master of Businessand Master of Business Advanced.Students will undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course.For more information please contact theQUT Business School Student Centre on3138 1790.

Domestic Course structureStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the School ofManagement for course progressionadvice.




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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the School ofManagement for course progressionadvice.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directly

related to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.







Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2



Plus two of:




Year 1, Semester 1


Plus:

Choose three units from the ManagementOptions List

Year 2, Semester 2



Plus:

Choose two units from the Management OptionsList

Year 3, Semester 1

Choose either:

48cps of Complementary Studies Units

or

48cps Dissertation*

*48cp Dissertation is subject to GPAachievement. Students must identify early sothat research preparation units may be includedin their first three semesters.



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Master of Business (Marketing) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThis course is designed for marketingpractitioners to freshen or further theirskills, or those seeking a career change tothis field you will develop marketingmanagement skills as they apply to abusiness or corporation with practicalfocus on the identification of forecastopportunities and threats in domestic andinternational industries; the developmentof marketing strategies, tactics and plansfor such opportunities and threats; theability to implement and monitormarketing strategies, tactics and plansand their effect on the organisation; andthe consideration of new theories,concepts and techniques in marketingmanagement.


Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option units. Non-standardisedcourse progression may result in unitselection difficulties. Students shouldcontact the School of Advertising,Marketing and Public Relations for courseprogression advice.


undergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.



AbbreviationMBusAdv(Marketing)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies, ProfessionalAccounting, Public Relations andStrategic Advertising.




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Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master of

Master of Business (Marketing) - Advanced



Business Advanced title page.





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Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2

AMN447 Contemporary Issues in Marketing

Or


AMN445 Strategic Marketing Management



Year 2, Semester 1

AMN444 Services Marketing

AMN443 Product and Service Innovation

Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or


Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER:

(1) 48cps from another Business stream




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Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator









speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 48 credit points ofprescribed units, Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points), 84 credit points ofQUT Business School Option (elective)units and a choice of a 48cp dissertationor 48cp of further elective units. Studentsshould follow the standard courseprogressions as outlined in the belowcourse structures otherwise difficultieswith completing the requirements of thecourse may be encountered. Studentsshould contact the School of Accountancyfor course progression advice.



Early Exit OptionsStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at the

following stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:



AbbreviationMBusAdv(Philanthropy&NpSt)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Professional Accounting, Public Relationsand Strategic Advertising.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students who have articulatedfrom the Master of Business (Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies) program mayreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.



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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 48 credit points ofprescribed units, Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points) and 48 creditpoints of QUT Business School Option(elective) units followed by a choice of

Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) - Advanced



either a 48 credit point dissertation or 48credit points of further elective units..Students should follow the standardcourse progressions as outlined in thebelow course structures otherwisedifficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Accountancy for courseprogression advice.







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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 48 credit points ofprescribed units, Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points) and 48 creditpoints of QUT Business School Option(elective) units followed by a choice ofeither a 48 credit point dissertation or 48credit points of further electiveunits..Students should follow the standardcourse progressions as outlined in thebelow course structures otherwisedifficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Accountancy for courseprogression advice.







Year 1, 6TP2●

Year 1, 6TP3●


Year 1, 6TP4●

Year 1, 6TP5●



Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

1 x 12cp unit from Complementary Studies List

1 x 12cp unit from Business Unit Options List

Year 1, 6TP2



Year 1, 6TP3



Year 1, Semester 2

2 x 12cp from Business Units Options List

Year 1, 6TP4



Year 1, 6TP5



Year 2, Semester 1

4 x 12cp units from Business Unit Options List

Year 2, Semester 2

4 x 12cp units from Complementary Studies inAdvanced Business

4 x 12cp units from Research Dissertation



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Master of Business (Professional Accounting) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator









speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units. Students shouldcontact School of Accountancy for courseprogression advice.

Students may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:




AbbreviationMBusAdv(ProAcc)


Professional recognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof the requirements for enrolment in theprofessional program offered by CPAAustralia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the Instituteof Public Accountants. Graduates are alsoeligible for exemptions in the qualifyingprogram for membership of theAssociation of Chartered CertifiedAccountants.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students who havearticulated from the Master of Business(Professional Accounting) may receive upto 144 credit point of exemptions.


Audit and Assurance●




Financial Accounting●


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Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units. Students shouldcontact School of Accountancy for courseprogression advice if required.



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Master of Business (Professional Accounting) - Advanced



related to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.




Audit and Assurance●




Financial Accounting●


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Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units. Students shouldcontact School of Accountancy for courseprogression advice if required.



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by the Subject Area Coordinator.







BS17 only: An additional 4 units areselected from the list:

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Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2



Plus two units from:


AND


OR


AND


Year 2, Semester 1


Plus three units from the following list ofapproved options (electives):
















Note: Completion of units AYN411 & AYN438are required by the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia for entry into the CAProgram.

Note: Completion of units AYN443 & EFN422are required by CPA Australia for AssociateMembership and entry into the CPA Program

Note: Completion of AYN456, AYN416, AYN426,AYN438 and AYN454 is required by the TaxPractitioners Board towards academic entryrequirement for registration as a Tax Agent.

Year 2, Semester 2

BS17 only: An additional 4 units are selectedfrom the list:















BSN404 Project 1

BSN405 Project 2

BSN406 Project 3




NOTE: Enrolment in project and research unitsrequires prior approval from the Subject AreaCoordinator.



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Master of Business (Public Relations) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewPostgraduate study in public relations isdesigned for practitioners to sharpen orfurther their skills, or those seeking acareer change to this field. The major isdesigned as a systematic andcomprehensive survey of the discipline ofpublic relations. It provides an overview ofthe foundations of public relations theoryand practice, problems and opportunitiesin communicating with the corporateaudience, theories underpinning publicopinion and mass media effects, massmedia strategy and tactics, and asystematic exploration of the planning,management and evaluation of publicrelations campaigns.



Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within the

previous five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.



AbbreviationMBusAdv(PublicRelations)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting and StrategicAdvertising.





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Year 1, Semester 1



AMN468 Issues and Crisis Management


Year 1, Semester 2

AMN460 Corporate and Investor Relations

AMN462Community Consultation andEngagement

AMN467 Public Relations Campaigns


Year 2, Semester 1

One unit from Complemantary Studies List

One approved AMN Option unit

Plus:

AMN406 Project

OR

Two approved AMN Option units

Year 2, Semester 2

(1) A 48cp minor from another Business stream




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Master of Business (Strategic Advertising) - Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe strategic advertising major focuseson the management of the advertisingfunction, including consumer behaviour,advertising management, creativestrategy, media strategy, campaignplanning and research. As a QUTadvertising graduate, you could work asan advertising manager, planning andcontrolling the advertising for youremployer and liaising with advertisingagencies. You may work as anadvertising planner or researcher, orwithin the media as a sales representativeor copywriter.




previous five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.



AbbreviationMBusAdv(StrategicAdvtg)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting and PublicRelations.

Domestic Course structureRecommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusiness–AdvancedYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.



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Media Strategy●




Discipline area, and as approved by theSubject Area Coordinator, is required for

Master of Business (Strategic Advertising) - Advanced



the Graduate Diploma course.



International CoursestructureRecommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusiness–AdvancedYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.



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Media Strategy●




Discipline area, and as approved by theSubject Area Coordinator, is required forthe Graduate Diploma course.


Some applicants may require unitsubstitution where they have studied the

equivalent of some introductory units intheir undergraduate qualification. Choiceof unit substitution is subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




Advertising Creative: Introduction

Year 1, Semester 2


AMN423 Strategies for Creative Advertising

OR

Advertising Creative: Copywriting and ArtDirection



Year 2, Semester 1

AMN422 Media Strategy


PLUS:

AMN406 Project

OR

Two approved AMN or Creative AdvertisingOption units

Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER:

(1) 48cps from another Business Stream








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Master of Business Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years



Refer to majors


Refer to majors

Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator




Pathways programsInternational students who do not meetlanguage requirements can completepathways units within selected majors.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 0 or TOEFL: 550(paper-based), 213 (computerised) or 80with at least 18 in all bands (InternetBased) to enter some majors of theMaster of Business and Master ofBusiness Advanced on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors:

• Strategic Advertising• Applied Finance• Integrated Marketing Communication• International Business• Marketing• Public Relations

For more information please contact theQUT Business School InternationalStudent Office on 3138 1790.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe Master of Business Advanced givesyou the opportunity to extend the Masterof Business with an additional 48 creditpoints usually comprised of either, a

research dissertation, further courseworkstudies in your chosen major, orcoursework studies in another businessdiscipline, giving you the opportunity totailor your studies to suit your interestsand professional requirements. Undercertain circumstances the Advancedprogram can also provide a pathway todoctoral-level studies in the PhD or DBAprograms.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved coursework or research optionunits to complete the Master of BusinessAdvanced (BS17).

Students should follow the standardcourse progressions outlined in thediscipline specific course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contacttheir discipline School for courseprogression advice if required.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints.

Approved exemptions will apply tointroductory studies or electivecomponents in the discipline area you arestudying and are not available forspecified advanced units. No exemptionswill be granted for non-Business relateddegrees, even if some business subjectsmay have been completed as part of thecourse.


Early Exit OptionStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:






Early exit from the Master of Businesscourse should only be used for studentswhose circumstances restrict them fromcompleting the original award course.This process in not designed to allowstudents to obtain multiple qualifications.Students who are approved to early exitfrom the Master of Business course willnot normally be permitted to continue theirenrolment in the original award course fora period of 2 years.

Pathways programsInternational students who do not meetlanguage requirements can completepathways units within selected majors.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 0 or TOEFL: 550(paper-based), 213 (computerised) or 80with at least 18 in all bands (InternetBased) to enter some majors of theMaster of Business and Master ofBusiness Advanced on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors:

• Strategic Advertising• Applied Finance• Integrated Marketing Communication• International Business• Marketing• Public Relations

For more information please contact theQUT Business School InternationalStudent Office on 3138 1790.


Domestic Course structureOverviewThis course is designed to equip you withknowledge and skills for a career in themanagement of philanthropic andnonprofit organisations. Whether youwork in a nonprofit organisation, are a

public sector manager whose servicedelivery is through or partnered withnonprofit organisations, or are a privatesector manager who engages in businesswith the nonprofit sector, this major canhelp build professional knowledge andskills relevant to the sector. Skills criticalto nonprofit management, such asproblem solving, creative thinking,negotiation, ethical practices, teamwork,leadership, networking and informationmanagement are incorporated into theteaching, learning and assessment.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge inanother business discipline area with theselection of four approved postgraduateoption (elective) units. Alternatively a 48credit point dissertation may beundertaken.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 72 credit points ofprescribed units. Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points) and 48 creditpoints of QUT Business School Option(elective) units. Students should follow thestandard course progressions as outlinedin the below course structures otherwisedifficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theGraduate School of Business for courseprogression advice.



Visiting Students and Cross-Institutional EnrolmentIndividual units within this course areavailable to both visiting students andcross-institutional students. Visitingstudents are students who undertakeunits at QUT for personal or professionaldevelopment. Cross-institutional studentsare enrolled at another institution and optto undertake individual units at QUT aspart of their program. Entry for bothvisiting students and cross-institutionalenrolment is based on merit and

applications may be rejected if theapplicant does not have an educationalbackground appropriate to the units ofstudy applied for or if there are insufficientplaces remaining in the class.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in BusinessPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students who have articulatedfrom the Master of Business Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies program mayreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.

International CoursestructureOverviewThis course is designed to equip you withknowledge and skills for a career in themanagement of philanthropic andnonprofit organisations. Whether youwork in a nonprofit organisation, are apublic sector manager whose servicedelivery is through or partnered withnonprofit organisations, or are a privatesector manager who engages in businesswith the nonprofit sector, this major canhelp build professional knowledge andskills relevant to the sector. Skills criticalto nonprofit management, such asproblem solving, creative thinking,negotiation, ethical practices, teamwork,leadership, networking and informationmanagement are incorporated into theteaching, learning and assessment.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge inanother business discipline area with theselection of four approved postgraduateoption (elective) units. Alternatively a 48credit point dissertation may beundertaken.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 72 credit points ofprescribed units. Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points) and 48 creditpoints of QUT Business School Option(elective) units. Students should follow thestandard course progressions as outlinedin the below course structures otherwisedifficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theGraduate School of Business for courseprogression advice.







last five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.



ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in BusinessPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students who have articulatedfrom the Master of Business Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies program mayreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.



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Master of Business/Master of Business

Year 2013

QUT code BS18

CRICOS 069780G

Duration(full-time)

2 years

Duration(part-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

192


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorStuart Tooley(Accounting); Dr WilliamWild (Applied Finance);ASPRO Paul Davidson(Human ResourceManagement); Mr BillProud (InternationalBusiness); Mr Bill Proud(Integrated MarketingCommunication,Marketing, PublicRelations) and Prof MylesMcGregor-Lowndes(Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies)


Domestic Entry requirementsFor all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.

For the Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies major, it is compulsory forenrolled students to attend the ACPNSOrientation and Intensive Weekend at theGardens Point Campus of QUT. Duringthis weekend students will participate in aspecialised orientation program and alsoattend the first lectures of available units.Further information on the ACPNSOrientation and Intensive is available atwww.bus.qut.edu.au/research/cpns/whatweteach/orientation.jsp

International EntryrequirementsFor all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points from

each Master of Business (Study Area A)).Students can choose from a list ofdiscipline combinations that have beendeveloped to maximise learningoutcomes in both study areas.

Pathways to further studyThe Master of Business/Master ofBusiness (BS18) may be a pathway ofstudy into the Doctor of BusinessAdministration (DBA) (BS25). Additionalpathways may be available throughconsultation with the Director of GraduateStudies.

Early exit optionsStudents may exit from the BS18 Masterof Business/Master of Business at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:

• Graduate Certificate in Business (StudyArea A) (BS39)• Graduate Diploma of Business (StudyArea A) (BS79)• Master of Business (Study Area A)(BS16)

Further informationStudents must contact the relevantdiscipline school for course progressionand enrolment advice.

AbbreviationMBus(SAA)/MBus(SAA)

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents may choose from a range of setdouble majors, with combinations takenfrom the study areas listed below:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●



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Marketing●


Professional Accounting●

Public Relations●

Strategic Advertising.●

Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromeach Master of Business (Study Area A)).

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/Master ofBusiness may assist with preparation forthe professional programs offered by CPAAustralia; the Institute of Chartered





Master of Business/Master of Business



Accountants in Australia; the NationalInstitute of Accountants as part of theirrespective membership requirements;and for the Chartered Financial Analystsprogram.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (ProfessionalAccounting)/Master of Business maymeet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates may meet the academiccomponent of the requirements for theprofessional level membership of theFinance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand elective chosen.


International CoursestructureCourse designStudents may choose from a range of setdouble majors, with combinations takenfrom the study areas listed below:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●



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Marketing●



Public Relations●


Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromeach Master of Business (Study Area A)).

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/Master ofBusiness may assist with preparation forthe professional programs offered by CPAAustralia; the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia; the NationalInstitute of Accountants as part of theirrespective membership requirements;and for the Chartered Financial Analystsprogram.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (ProfessionalAccounting)/Master of Business maymeet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates may meet the academiccomponent of the requirements for theprofessional level membership of theFinance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand elective chosen.




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Master of Business/Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Year 2013

QUT code BS24

CRICOS 069779A

Duration(full-time)

2 years

Duration(part-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

192


Int. Start Months February, JulyNote: The July intake forPhilanthropy andNonprofit Studies hasunits scheduled in 6TP4which starts before thecommencement ofsemester 2. Please seethe Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies coursestructure.

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning (MBA);Discipline coordinators forMBus: AssociateProfessor Stuart Tooley(Accounting); Dr WilliamWild (Applied Finance);ASPRO Paul Davidson(Human ResourceManagement); Mr BillProud (InternationalBusiness); Mr Bill Proud(Integrated MarketingCommunication,Marketing, PublicRelations) and Prof MylesMcGregor-Lowndes(Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies)



Domestic Entry requirementsProspective students must meet the MBAentry requirements. For the MBA entryrequirements, referto www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-business-administration-mba

For all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.


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International EntryrequirementsProspective students must meet the MBAentry requirements. For the MBA entryrequirements, referto www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-business-administration-mba

For all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.

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If you have already undertaken the GMATQUT needs to see a certified copy of yourTest Takers Score. If you are planning totake the GMAT, please have the results

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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromthe Master of Business (Study Area A)(BS16) and 96 credit point from Master ofBusiness Administration (GS75). Pleaserefer to the course structures forinformation on specific unit requirements.

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/Master ofBusiness Administration may assist withpreparation for the professional programsoffered by CPA Australia; the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia; theNational Institute of Accountants as partof their respective membershiprequirements; and for the CharteredFinancial Analysts program.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (ProfessionalAccounting)/Master of Business

Administration meet the academiccomponent of requirements for associatemembership of CPA Australia, theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inAustralia, and enrolment in theirrespective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/Master ofBusiness Administration may meet theacademic component of requirements forSenior Associate membership of theFinancial Services Institute of Australia,and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146Tier 1 accreditation to provide financialproduct advice. Graduates may also meetthe academic component of therequirements for the professional levelmembership of the Finance and TreasuryAssociation Limited-Certified Finance andTreasury Professional, depending on priorstudy and elective chosen.

Early ExitStudents seeking to exit early from BS24may be eligible for one or more of thefollowing awards, subject to the relevantcourse requirements being satisfied.• BS39 Graduate Certificate in Business(Study Area A);• GS87 Graduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration;• BS79 Graduate Diploma in Business(Study Area A);• GS41 Graduate Diploma in BusinessAdministration;• BS16 Master of Business (Study AreaA)• GS75 Master of Business Administration

Students may exit with no more than oneaward from the MBA program and nomore than one award from the Master ofBusiness program.

Pathways to further studyThe Master of Business/MBA (BS24) maybe a pathway of study into the Doctor ofBusiness Administration (DBA) (BS25).Additional pathways may be availablethrough consultation with the Director ofGraduate Studies.

AbbreviationMBus(SAA)/MBA

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents will undertake specifiedcoursework units from each of the Masterof Business and Master of BusinessAdministration. Students may select oneof the following study areas for the Masterof Business component:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●










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Marketing●



Public Relations●


Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromeach of the Master of Business (StudyArea A) and MBA programs).

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/MBA may assistwith preparation for the professionalprograms offered by CPA Australia; theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inAustralia; the National Institute ofAccountants as part of their respectivemembership requirements; and for theChartered Financial Analysts program.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Professional Accounting)/MBAmay meet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/MBA meetthe academic component of requirementsfor Senior Associate membership of theFinancial Services Institute of Australia,and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146Tier 1 accreditation to provide financialproduct advice. Graduates may also meetthe academic component of therequirements for the professional levelmembership of the Finance and TreasuryAssociation Limited-Certified Finance andTreasury Professional, depending on priorstudy and elective chosen.


International CoursestructureCourse designStudents will undertake specifiedcoursework units from each of the Masterof Business and Master of BusinessAdministration. Students may select oneof the following study areas for the Master

of Business component:Accounting●

Applied Finance●



●


Marketing●



Public Relations●


Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromeach of the Master of Business (StudyArea A) and MBA programs).

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/MBA may assistwith preparation for the professionalprograms offered by CPA Australia; theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inAustralia; the National Institute ofAccountants as part of their respectivemembership requirements; and for theChartered Financial Analysts program.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Professional Accounting)/MBAmay meet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/MBA meetthe academic component of requirementsfor Senior Associate membership of theFinancial Services Institute of Australia,and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146Tier 1 accreditation to provide financialproduct advice. Graduates may also meetthe academic component of therequirements for the professional levelmembership of the Finance and TreasuryAssociation Limited-Certified Finance andTreasury Professional, depending on priorstudy and elective chosen.




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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Year 2013

QUT code GS40




Total creditpoints

144


48


24

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning, email:[email protected]


Student BusinessServices: email:[email protected]



speaking 10.0

writing 10.0

reading 10.0

listening 10.0

DiscontinuationThis course code was discontinued in2010. Any students currently enrolled inthis course are still able to continue underthe current course code. Students whoare still to complete in 2013 may becontacted regarding alternative options toGS40. If you remain enrolled in the GS40,you should contact the Graduate Schoolof Business for progression andenrolment advice.

Phone: 3138 2050Email: [email protected]



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Executive Master of Business Administration

Year 2013

QUT code GS50

Duration(part-time)

22 months




Total creditpoints

144

Dom. StartMonths

January

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Corporate Education on3138 6874 or [email protected]


Hold a Bachelor degree in any fieldfrom a recognised university with aminimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.5 on a 7 point scale;

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Have a Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT) score of atleast 550;

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Have a minimum five years' full-timeequivalent relevant managerialexperience;

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Provide two refereerecommendations on proformaprovided; and

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Attend a personal interview with theCoordinator of the Executive MBA.

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Hold a Bachelor degree in any fieldfrom a recognised university with aminimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.5 on a 7 point scale;

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Have a Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT) score of atleast 550;

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Have a minimum five years' full-timeequivalent relevant managerialexperience;

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Provide two refereerecommendations on proformaprovided; and

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Attend a personal interview with theCoordinator of the Executive MBA.

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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designThe Executive MBA is a prescribedprogram. Students are required toundertake 24 units of 6 credit points each.

The intake for the EMBA is in Januaryand the program runs for 22 months.Classes are scheduled once every fourweeks over a Friday to Sunday weekendsession, with 18-21 hours of classes perweekend session each month of theprogram; plus one intensive session(International Study Tour). The intensive

block sessions allow students to schedulesome dedicated time to study withminimal interference to their businesscommitments.

Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advancedstanding is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(eg AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA).

Advanced standing may also be grantedat the discretion of the Graduate StudiesDirector under the following criteria:


Further informationIf you have any further questionsregarding this course please contact theGraduate School of Business on 31386874, via email on [email protected] oron Level 5, B Block, Gardens Pointcampus.

AbbreviationEMBA

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe EMBA is structured into threecomponents:

The Building Foundationscomponent that providesfoundation business knowledgeand skills and the opportunity toengage in personal leadershipdevelopment.

1.

The Multi-Disciplinary DecisionMaking component that providesyou with a broad spectrum ofknowledge and skills on businessdisciplines to equip you to makeholistic and multi-disciplinarydecisions in complex environments.

2.

The EMBA Integration andSpecialisation component providesyou with the skills and knowledgethat allow you to take a broadersystems perspective on issues thatenable you to lead and makedecisions in a complex, globalisedbusiness economy.

3.

The Executive MBA program commencesin January of each year. Classes are

Executive Master of Business Administration



scheduled once every four weeks over along weekend from Friday to Sunday withthe inclusion of a two-week internationalstudy tour. These intensive weekendsessions allow participants to schedulededicated time to study with minimalinterference to their businesscommitments.

Course structureBuilding Foundations


Accounting for Decision Making●

Communicating to Influence●

Fundamentals of MarketingManagement

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Problem Framing for CreativeAction

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Economics in Business●

Personal leadership and Change●

Data Analysis and Decision Making●

Multi-Disciplinary Decision MakingUnderstanding and Leading Others●

Human Resource ManagementIssues

●

Entrepreneurship●

Business Law●

Financial Management●

Leadership and Complexity●

Managing Technological InnovationCorporate Governance andAccountability

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EMBA Integration andSpecialisation

International Study Tour●

Systems Thinking for Managers●

Negotiation Skills and Strategies●

Business Leadership Practicum●

Stakeholder Engagement andMedia Principles

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Advanced Strategy for GlobalBusiness

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Conducting Business Internationally●

Planning for New Ventures●

In this list

Building Foundations●

Multi-Disciplinary Decision Making●

EMBA Integration andSpecialisation

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Building Foundations

Code Title

GSZ405 Strategic Management

GSZ407 Communicating to Influence

GSZ491 Economics in Business

GSZ468 Problem Framing for Creative Action

GSZ404 Accounting for Decision Making

GSZ408Fundamentals of MarketingManagement

GSZ497 Personal Leadership and Change

GSZ403 Data Analysis and Decision Making

Multi-Disciplinary Decision Making

Code Title

GSZ409 Understanding and Leading Others

GSZ412 Business Law

GSZ410 Entrepreneurship

GSZ413 Financial Management

GSZ406Human Resource ManagementIssues

GSZ490 Managing Technological Innovation

GSZ415 Leadership and Complexity

GSZ473Corporate Governance andAccountability

EMBA Integration and Specialisation

Code Title

GSZ464 Systems Thinking for Managers

Negotiation Skills and Strategies

Conducting Business Internationally

GSZ428 International Study Tour

GSZ553 Business Leadership Practicum

GSZ558Stakeholder Engagement and MediaPrinciples

Advanced Strategy for Global Business

Planning for New Ventures



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Year 2013

QUT code GS75

CRICOS 045502F

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48

Start months March, July

Int. Start Months March, July

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Dr Vicky Browning




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Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT)As applicants may come from a range offields and their work experience may bediverse, a management aptitude testscore is a useful indicator of anapplicant's ability to meet the program's






academic requirements. All applicants arerequired to undertake the GMAT. Therewill be no exemptions based on prioreducation or experience. GMAT testscores are valid for five years.


GMAT details (PDF file, 185 KB)






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designUnits and concentrations in the MBA havebeen revised and will be offered from2013. The MBA program is now made upfour components that build on each otherto provide you with an integrated andmulti disciplinary curriculum to equip youto take on the challenges andopportunities of a complex businessenvironment. For this reason it isimportant students follow the guidelines inplanning their study progression.

Students can also refer to the Course

Checklists for enrolment information.

Guidelines for EnrolmentPlease refer to the Course Structure forthe list of unit codes, titles andcomponents of the course.

Building Foundation Units:Students commence their MBA with theBuilding Foundation units and specificallywith GSN405 Strategic Management.Students can then choose the order of theremaining Building Foundations units,dependent on the teaching period theyare offered in. Students should finish thiscomponent with GSN403 Data Analysisand Decision Making.

Multi-Disciplinary Decision Making Units:The next component is the Multi-Disciplinary Decision Making units whichprovide you with a broad spectrum ofbusiness knowledge and skills to equipyou to take on the challenges andopportunities of a complex businessenvironment.

Students should complete GSN473Corporate Governance and Accountabilityas the last unit in this component.GSN490 Managing TechnologicalInnovation and GSN415 Leadership andComplexity are also best completedtowards the end of this component.

Concentrations:GSN464 Systems Thinking for Managersshould be taken as soon after completingthe Building Foundations componentprogram so that you can develop anunderstanding of dealing with mulitdimensional problems in complexenvironments.

Entrepreneur ship and InnovationConcentration: students should completeGSN430 New Venture Funding andGSN431 New Venture Growth andTransitions before enrolling in theIntegrated Workplace Project capstoneunits.

Leadership and Strategy Concentration:students should complete GSN460Advanced Strategy for Global Businessbefore enrolling in the IntegratedWorkplace Project capstone units.

Discipline Specific Pathway: students canseek advice from the Graduate School ofBusiness regarding their elective choicesand recommended progression.

Integrated Workplace Project:GSN570 and GSN571 are the capstoneunits for the MBA and will be completed atthe end of the course. They providestudents the opportunity to apply all they

have learned to a real world venture ororganisational opportunity in a complexbusiness environment.

If you have any questions regarding yourenrolment please contact QUT BusinessSchool Student Services on 3138 2050,via email on [email protected] or at Level1, B Block, Gardens Point campus

Special entryExceptional career accomplishments maybe considered in place of a Bachelordegree. Successful exceptional applicantsmay be admitted to the GraduateCertificate in Business Administration andmay later articulate into the MBA programunder existing articulation rules (i.e.achievement of a Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.5 or greater).

Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advancedstanding is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(e.g. AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Advancedstanding may also be granted at thediscretion of the MBA Director under thefollowing criteria:



Further informationIf you have any further questionsregarding this course please contact theQUT Business School Student ServicesOffice on 3138 2050, via email [email protected] or at Level 1, B Block,Gardens Point campus.

AbbreviationsMBA

Domestic Course structureCourse structureThe MBA program is made up fourcomponents that build on each other to

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provide you with an integrated and multidisciplinary curriculum to equip you totake on the challenges and opportunitiesof a complex business environment.

Each MBA unit of six credit points isdelivered in a seven-week module (sixweeks teaching with final assessment inweek seven).

1. Building FoundationsStrategic Management●




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Personal Leadership and Change●


2. Multi-Disciplinary DecisionMaking

Understanding and Leading Others●

Business Law●

Entrepreneurship●


Human Resources ManagementIssues

●

Managing Technological Innovation●


Corporate Governance andAccountability

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3. ConcentrationsStudents can then add greater depth in anarea of interest by choosing aconcentration in Leadership and Strategyor Entrepreneurship and Innovation or aspecific discipline pathway from within theQUT Business School's postgraduateofferings or from other schools andfaculties at QUT.

Entrepreneurship and InnovationSystems Thinking for Managers●

Investment Strategies forTechnology

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New Venture Funding●

New Venture Growth andTransitions

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Services Innovation●

Leadership and StrategySystems Thinking for Managers●


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Improving Business Operations●


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Discipline Specific Concentration

Students have two options within this

concentration. They may complete 36credit points from a specific area ofinterest in a discipline or 24 credit pointsplus Systems Thinking for Managers andone unit from the elective component ofthe MBA program. Discipline areas couldinclude Accounting, Human ResourceManagement, Marketing, Finance orHealthcare

If you complete the Leadership andStrategy or the Entrepreneurship andInnovation concentration the title willappear on your academic transcript.

4. Integrated Workplace ProjectThe final component of the MBA programis made up of two capstone units whichprovide you with the opportunity to applywhat you have learned in the program toreal opportunities in a new venture orwithin an organisation.

Integrated Workplace Project 1 -Business Research Methods

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Integrated Workplace Project 2 -Organisational Opportunities andVentures

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Those students who have completed theEntrepreneurial and Innovationconcentration will undertake anEntrepreneurial project and those whohave completed the Leadership andStrategy concentration or the Disciplinespecific pathway will engage in aConsultancy project.

International CoursestructureCourse structureThe MBA program is made up fourcomponents that build on each other toprovide you with an integrated and multidisciplinary curriculum to equip you totake on the challenges and opportunitiesof a complex business environment.


1. Building FoundationsStrategic Management●




●



●

Personal Leadership and Change●


2. Multi-Disciplinary DecisionMaking

Understanding and Leading Others●

Business Law●

Entrepreneurship●


Human Resources ManagementIssues

●




●

3. ConcentrationsStudents can then add greater depth in anarea of interest by choosing aconcentration in Leadership and Strategyor Entrepreneurship and Innovation or aspecific discipline pathway from within theQUT Business School's postgraduateofferings or from other schools andfaculties at QUT.

Entrepreneurship and InnovationSystems Thinking for Managers●


●


New Venture Funding●

New Venture Growth andTransitions

●

Services Innovation●

Leadership and StrategySystems Thinking for Managers●


●



●

Improving Business Operations●


●

Discipline Specific Concentration

Students have two options within thisconcentration. They may complete 36credit points from a specific area ofinterest in a discipline or 24 credit pointsplus Systems Thinking for Managers andone unit from the elective component ofthe MBA program. Discipline areas couldinclude Accounting, Human ResourceManagement, Marketing, Finance orHealthcare

If you complete the Leadership andStrategy or the Entrepreneurship andInnovation concentration the title willappear on your academic transcript.

4. Integrated Workplace ProjectThe final component of the MBA programis made up of two capstone units whichprovide you with the opportunity to applywhat you have learned in the program toreal opportunities in a new venture orwithin an organisation.




Integrated Workplace Project 1 -Business Research Methods

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Integrated Workplace Project 2 -Organisational Opportunities andVentures

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Those students who have completed theEntrepreneurial and Innovationconcentration will undertake anEntrepreneurial project and those whohave completed the Leadership andStrategy concentration or the Disciplinespecific pathway will engage in aConsultancy project.


Course Core Structure●

Concentrations●

Workplace Project●

Code Title

Course Core Structure

BUILDING FOUNDATIONS

GSN405 Strategic Management

GSN407 Communicating to Influence

GSN491 Economics in Business

GSN468 Problem Framing for Creative Action

GSN404 Accounting for Decision Making

GSN403 Data Analysis and Decision Making

GSN497 Personal Leadership and Change

GSN408Fundamentals of MarketingManagement

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DECISION MAKING

GSN409 Understanding and Leading Others

GSN412 Business Law

GSN410 Entrepreneurship

GSN413 Financial Management

GSN406Human Resource ManagementIssues

GSN490 Managing Technological Innovation

GSN415 Leadership and Complexity

GSN473Corporate Governance andAccountability

Concentrations

Students can then select from three pathways:Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Leadershipand Strategy or a specific Discipline pathway

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONCONCENTRATION

GSN464 Systems Thinking for Managers

GSN498Investment Strategies forTechnology

GSN551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies

GSN430 New Venture Funding

GSN431New Venture Growth andTransitions

GSN499 Services Innovation

LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGYCONCENTRATION


GSN498Investment Strategies forTechnology

GSN551 Negotiation Skills and Strategies

GSN558Stakeholder Engagement and MediaPrinciples

GSN559 Improving Business Operations

GSN560Advanced Strategy for GlobalBusiness

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC PATHWAY


Additional MBA unit

24 credit points of discipline specific units

36 credit points of discipline specific units

Workplace Project

GSN570Integrated Workplace Project Part 1:Business Research Methods

Integrated Workplace Project Part 2:Organisational Opportunities and Ventures



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Master of Business Administration (Major)

Year 2013

QUT code GS76

CRICOS 045503E

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192


48

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Dr Vicky Browning




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Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT)As applicants may come from a range offields and their work experience may bediverse, a management aptitude test






score is a useful indicator of anapplicant's ability to meet the program'sacademic requirements. All applicants arerequired to undertake the GMAT. Therewill be no exemptions based on prioreducation or experience. GMAT testscores are valid for five years.








speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must complete the 14 MBA coreunits and two integrative core units, plus48 credit points of optional units takenfrom one of the Major study areas, plus afurther 48cp credit points of optional unitswhich may be selected from any of theMBA concentrations or minors. Otherpostgraduate units may undertaken withthe Course Coordinator’s approval.Students may be able to completemultiple concentrations and minors

through careful selection of optional units.

Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advancedstanding is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(eg AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Advancedstanding may also be granted at thediscretion of the Graduate StudiesDirector under the following criteria:


AbbreviationMBA(Major)

Domestic Course structureCourse designIn addition to the core and electivecomponents of the MBA program, theMBA (major) enables you to study anadditional 48 credit points of elective unitsfrom one of three major study areas:Entrepreneurship, Information TechnologyManagement or Research.


Busy professionals who undertake part-time studies are catered for with a flexiblestructure that helps you incorporate studyinto your hectic lifestyle. With six teachingperiods, you can change your courseworkload six times a year, and may eventake a teaching period off when your workor personal life requires.

Course structureCore units

Business Communication●

Business Law●


Entrepreneurship●


Financial Statements Analysis●


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Managing in the Global BusinessEnvironment

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Organisational Behaviour●


Understanding Data●

Understanding Leadership●

Integrative core unitsBusiness Plans●


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ElectivesStudents can choose from a wide varietyof elective units both from within the QUTGraduate School of Business and fromother schools and faculties within QUT.

Concentrations and minorsThe structure of our program enables youto add greater depth in an area of interestby choosing electives to achieve one ormore concentrations (up to six units) orminors (up to four units).It may be possible for you to completemultiple concentrations or minors throughcareful choice of elective units. If youhave a prior degree in a business areayou may be able to substitute someintroductory core units with additionalelectives. This allows you to study areasthat you find personally satisfying, as wellas units that are essential for yourprofessional development.

The titles of completed concentrationsand minors are recorded on academictranscripts at the completion of study.

Concentrations and minorareas:

Accounting●

Corporate Governance●

Entrepreneurship●

Finance●

Health Services Management●


Information TechnologyManagement

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Leadership●

Marketing●



Strategy.●

MBA candidates may also choose fromother postgraduate elective units which donot specifically contribute toward aconcentration or minor.

International CoursestructureCourse designIn addition to the core and electivecomponents of the MBA program, theMBA (major) enables you to study anadditional 48 credit points of elective unitsfrom one of three major study areas:Entrepreneurship, Information TechnologyManagement or Research.

Each MBA unit of six credit points isdelivered in a seven-week module (six






weeks teaching with final assessment inweek seven).

Busy professionals who undertake part-time studies are catered for with a flexiblestructure that helps you incorporate studyinto your hectic lifestyle. With six teachingperiods, you can change your courseworkload six times a year, and may eventake a teaching period off when your workor personal life requires.

Course structureCore units

Business Communication●

Business Law●


Entrepreneurship●


Financial Statements Analysis●


●


●

Managing in the Global BusinessEnvironment

●


Organisational Behaviour●


Understanding Data●

Understanding Leadership●

Integrative core unitsBusiness Plans●


●

ElectivesStudents can choose from a wide varietyof elective units both from within the QUTGraduate School of Business and fromother schools and faculties within QUT.

Concentrations and minorsThe structure of our program enables youto add greater depth in an area of interestby choosing electives to achieve one ormore concentrations (up to six units) orminors (up to four units).It may be possible for you to completemultiple concentrations or minors throughcareful choice of elective units. If youhave a prior degree in a business areayou may be able to substitute someintroductory core units with additionalelectives. This allows you to study areasthat you find personally satisfying, as wellas units that are essential for yourprofessional development.

The titles of completed concentrationsand minors are recorded on academictranscripts at the completion of study.

Concentrations and minorareas:

Accounting●

Corporate Governance●

Entrepreneurship●

Finance●

Health Services Management●



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Leadership●

Marketing●



Strategy.●

MBA candidates may also choose fromother postgraduate elective units which donot specifically contribute toward aconcentration or minor.


MAJORS STUDY AREAS●


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Entrepreneurship●

Research Studies●

Code Title

Course Notes

The following 14 core units must be completed:

Managing in the Global Business Environment

Data Analysis and Decision Making

Accounting for Decision Making

Strategic Management

Human Resource Management Issues

Communicating to Influence

Fundamentals of Marketing Management

Understanding and Leading Others

Entrepreneurship

Business Law

Financial Management

Self Realisation and Personal Development

Managing Technological Innovation

Economics in Business

Plus the following two Integrative core units:

Business Plans 1

Corporate Governance and Accountability

Course Notes

Plus 48 credit points of major study units, fromthe Entreprenuership and ITM major listedbelow.

Plus a further 48 credit points of option (elective)units, which may be undertaken as one or moreconcentration (36cp) or minor (24cp) in thefollowing areas:

Accounting

Corporate Governance

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Health Services Management

Human Resource Management


Information Technology Management

Leadership

Marketing

Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies

Project Management

Strategy

For further information on concentrations andminors please refer to the GS75 Master ofBusiness Administration Course SummarySheet.

The BGSB reserves the right to run any of theseunits in an alternative delivery mode if there areless than 15 enrolments.

MAJORS STUDY AREAS

Information Technology Management

Choose 48 credit points from option (elective)list.

*Option (Elective) list:

INN220 Business Analysis

INN311 Enterprise Systems

INN312 Enterprise Systems Applications

INN320 Business Process Modelling

INN321 Business Process Improvement

INN322 Information Systems Consulting

INN330 Information Management

INN331Management Issues for InformationProfessionals

INN500 PRINCE2 (R) Project Management

* All option (elective) units are subject toavailability.

Entrepreneurship

Required Units:

GSN420 New Venture Strategy

GSN423 Financial Management 2

GSN429 New Venture Marketing

GSN430 New Venture Funding

GSN431New Venture Growth andTransitions

GSN434 Venture Capital

GSN440 Risk Management 1

GSN479Spreadsheet Modelling forManagers

Research Studies

BSN406 Project 3

Choose one of:



Choose one of:





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Executive Master of Business

Year 2013

QUT code GZ52

Duration(full-time)

1 year


3 years

Duration(part-timeinternational)

3 years

Total creditpoints

144


48


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CourseCoordinator

Professor CarolineHatcher




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Executive Master of Business (Complex Project Management)

Year 2013

QUT code GZ52

Duration(full-time)

1 year


3 years


3 years


Total creditpoints

144


48


24

Start months January, FebruaryCanberra commences inJanuary. Brisbanecommences in February.

Int. Start Months January, FebruaryCanberra is offered full-time and part-time.Brisbane is only offeredpart-time.

Canberra commences inJanuary. Brisbanecommences in February.

CourseCoordinator



Domestic Entry requirementsEntry criteriaThis is a sponsored program, so yourenrolment must be sponsored by youremployer. You must be able to providewritten confirmation of this support whenyou apply.

You should be an experienced seniorproject manager, with a minimum of fiveyears’ project experience.

You must satisfy at least one of theserequirements:

have an undergraduate degree or●

Graduate Management AdmissionsTest (GMAT) score of 500 or higher;or

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under special circumstances,demonstrate comparable capabilityto the satisfaction of the coursecoordinator at an interview.

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International EntryrequirementsThis course is open to Australian non-student visa holders with study rights whomeet all other entry requirements. Thiscourse is not available to students whohold or are intending to apply for anAustralian Student Visa.

This is a sponsored program, so yourenrolment must be sponsored by youremployer. You must be able to providewritten confirmation of this support whenyou apply.

You should be an experienced seniorproject manager, with a minimum of fiveyears’ project experience.




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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignThe Executive Master of Business(Complex Project Management) is aprescribed program. Students arerequired to undertake 24 units of 6 creditpoints each.

Early Exit OptionsAll participants have the option to exit theprogram with a Graduate Certificate inBusiness after successfully completingeight units, or a Graduate Diploma inBusiness after successfully completingsixteen units.

Domestic Course structureThe Executive Master of Business(Complex Project Management)(EMCPM) comprises 24 units of study,plus executive coaching and expandinghorizons.

You have the option of:exiting after successfully completing8 units, and graduating with aGraduate Certificate in Business

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exiting after successfully completing16 units, and graduating with aGraduate Diploma in Business(Complex Project Management).

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Units are delivered in teaching blocks,which are seven weeks long on average.

Units of studyThe academic units of studyare groupedinto three phases:

A. Understanding Yourself, Others andComplexity

Strategic Management of ComplexProjects

1.

Systems Thinking2.Self Realisation and PersonalDevelopment

3.

Problem Solving in ComplexEnvironments

4.

Communicating Effectively5.Developing and Leading HighPerformance Teams

6.

Understanding OrganisationalBehaviour and Culture

7.

Workplace Project #18.

B. Performing for ResultsAcquisition Strategies1.Complex Projects and the Law2.Financial Analysis and DecisionMaking

3.

Planning for Risk and Change4.Managing Innovation inTechnology-Based Organisations

5.

Building Organisational Capability6.Business Planning7.

Executive Master of Business (Complex Project Management)



Negotiation and MediationStrategies

8.

C. Leading for Results (Capstone)International Study Tour1.Implementation of ComplexProjects

2.

Leadership for Results3.Planning and ImplementingChange

4.

Managing Contract Relationships5. Accountability and Governance6.Stakeholder Engagement and theMedia

7.

Capstone Workplace Project8.

Executive coachingBuild upon self-realisation andpersonal development.

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Challenge workplace behaviours.●

Reflect on opportunities and transferthe learning to the workplace.

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Option of post course extensioncoaching.

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Expanding horizonsChallenging behaviours andperceptions.

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A safe learning environment toexplore decision making andleadership through interactive casestudies, debrief and reflection.

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Full-time course structure

GSZ501The Strategic Management ofComplex Projects

GSZ502 Systems Thinking

GSZ503Self Realisation and PersonalDevelopment

GSZ526Problem Solving in ComplexEnvironments

GSZ508Organisational Behaviour andCulture

GSZ505 Communicating Effectively

GSZ527 Acquisition Strategies

GSZ507Developing and Leading HighPerformance Teams

GSZ509 Workplace Project 1

GSZ513Managing Innovation in Technology-Based Organisations

GSZ510 Complex Projects and the Law

Financial Analysis and Decision Making

GSZ512 Strategically Managing Risk

GSZ515 Business Planning

GSZ534 Building Organisational Capability

GSZ516Negotiation and MediationStrategies

Leadership for Results

International Study Tour

Implementation of Complex Projects

GSZ524Capstone Integrating WorkplaceProject

GSZ520 Planning and Implementing Change

Managing Contract Relationships

GSZ522 Accountability and Governance

GSZ523Stakeholder Engagement and theMedia



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Executive Master of Business (Strategic Procurement)

Year 2013

QUT code GZ52

Duration(full-time)

1 year


3 years


3 years


Total creditpoints

144


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

January, FebruaryCanberra commences inJanuary. Brisbanecommences in February.

CourseCoordinator




Enquiries [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsEntry criteriaThis is a sponsored program, so yourenrolment must be sponsored by youremployer. You must be able to providewritten confirmation of this support whenyou apply.

You should be an experiencedcommercial manager, with a minimum offive years’ commercial experience.




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Course DesignThe Executive Master of Business(Strategic Procurement) is a prescribedprogram. Students are required toundertake 24 units of 6 credit points each.

Early Exit OptionsAll participants have the option to exit theprogram with a Graduate Certificate inBusiness after successfully completingeight units, or a Graduate Diploma inBusiness after successfully completingsixteen units.

Domestic Course structureThe Executive Master of Business(Strategic Procurement) (EMBSP)comprises 24 units of study plusexecutive coaching and expandinghorizons.

You have the option of:exiting after successfully completing8 units, and graduating with aGraduate Certificate in Business

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exiting after successfully completing16 units, and graduating with aGraduate Diploma in Business(Strategic Procurement).

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Units are delivered in teaching blocks,which are seven weeks long on average.

Units of studyThe academic units of study are groupedinto three phases:

A. Understanding Yourself, Others andComplexity

Strategic Management of ComplexProjects

1.

Systems Thinking2.Self Realisation and PersonalDevelopment

3.

Problem Solving in ComplexEnvironments

4.

Communicating Effectively5.Developing and Leading HighPerformance Teams

6.

Understanding OrganisationalBehaviour and Culture

7.

IP strategy and Management8.

B. Performing for ResultsAcquisition Strategies1.Complex Projects and the Law2.Financial Analysis and DecisionMaking

3.

Planning for Risk and Change4.Managing Innovation inTechnology-Based Organisations

5.

Managing Strategic Contracts andSuppliers

6.

Business Planning7.Negotiation and MediationStrategies

8.

C. Leading for Results (Capstone)International Study Tour1.International Contracts2.Leadership for Results3.Planning and ImplementingChange

4.

Managing Contract Relationships5.Accountability and Governance6.Contract Risk Allocation andInsurance

7.

Capstone Workplace Project8.

Executive coachingBuild upon self-realisation andpersonal development.

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Challenge workplace behaviours.●

Reflect on opportunities for and thereality of transference of learning tothe workplace.

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Option of post course extensioncoaching.

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Expanding horizonsChallenging behaviours andperceptions

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A safe learning environment toexplore decision making andleadership through interactive casestudies, debrief and reflection

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Course Structure

GSZ501The Strategic Management ofComplex Projects

GSZ502 Systems Thinking

Executive Master of Business (Strategic Procurement)



GSZ503Self Realisation and PersonalDevelopment

GSZ526Problem Solving in ComplexEnvironments

GSZ508Organisational Behaviour andCulture

GSZ505 Communicating Effectively

GSZ527 Acquisition Strategies

GSZ507Developing and Leading HighPerformance Teams

Intellectual Property Strategy and Management

GSZ513Managing Innovation in Technology-Based Organisations

GSZ510 Complex Projects and the Law

Financial Analysis and Decision Making

GSZ512 Strategically Managing Risk

GSZ515 Business Planning

Sustainable Strategic Contracts and Suppliers

GSZ516Negotiation and MediationStrategies

Leadership for Results

International Study Tour

International Contracts

GSZ524Capstone Integrating WorkplaceProject

GSZ520 Planning and Implementing Change

Managing Contract Relationships

Contract Risk Allocation and Insurance

GSZ522 Accountability and Governance



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Master of Advertising (Creative Advertising)

Year 2013

QUT code IX96

CRICOS 048322G

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


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CourseCoordinator

Associate ProfessorCheryl Stock


Dr Linda PollardPhone: +61 7 3138 8114(Creative Industries)Email: [email protected](Creative Industries)

Domestic Entry requirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 5.0 or above (on a 7-point scale). Applicants without therequisite entry requirements may beconsidered for special entry. Previoustertiary study, grade point average andrelevant professional experience at anadvanced level will be considered.

International EntryrequirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 5.0 or above (on a 7-point scale). Applicants without therequisite entry requirements may beconsidered for special entry. Previoustertiary study, grade point average andrelevant professional experience at anadvanced level will be considered.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course StructureTo graduate with a Master of Advertising(Creative Advertising), students arerequired to successfully complete 144credit points, as specified in the coursestructure below.

Advanced StandingAdvanced standing of up to 48 creditpoints may be available to students whohave completed an undergraduate degreein Creative Advertising and meet the GPArequirements.

English languagerequirementIn addition to the above academic entryrequirements, standard English languagerequirements apply. See the details for ‘alldegrees’ at:http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/english-language-requirements.jsp

Sample StructureA number of changes have been made toCreative Industries courses. Units havebeen recoded, renamed or discontinued.

To see how these changes affect you, it isrecommended that you consult the tablesbelow in conjunction with your courseoutline.


SemestersFebruary Entry●

Semester 1●

Semester 2●

Semester 3●

July Entry●

Semester 1●

Semester 2●

Semester 3●

Code Title

February Entry

Semester 1

*Part time students will complete two units persemester.



KAP403Advertising Creative: Trends in NewMedia

Creative Industries Postgraduate Unit Option

Semester 2



KKP003Project Design in the CreativeIndustries


Semester 3

KKP004-1Innovation in the Creative Industries:Major Project




July Entry

Semester 1



KAP403Advertising Creative: Trends in NewMedia


Semester 2



KKP003Project Design in the CreativeIndustries


Semester 3







Master of Advertising (Creative Advertising)





* KIP424 has been recoded KAP401.






Master of Research Management and Commercialisation



Course structureThe Master of Research Managementand Commercialisation is particularlysuited to current or aspiring researchmanagement leaders, administrators andactive researchers in corporations,universities and the public sector. TheMasters builds on the content of theGraduate Certificate and allows you todevelop a deeper understanding of thecontext and strategic issues involved inresearch management andcommercialisation. You can tailor thecourse to your needs by applying theseideas and concepts to issues of relevanceto you and, where possible, undertakingassessment through workplace-basedprojects.

Students enrolled in the masters-levelcourse can choose to exit with an awardof Graduate Certificate or Diploma following the completion of four or eightapproved units.


Course Structure

IFP100Knowledge Transfer and ResearchCommercialisation

Project Management and Research

Entrepreneurial Foundations

IFP105Principles and Practice of ResearchManagement

Managing Research Careers

IFP107 Global Sustainability

IFP109Contexts For Research &Development Management

IFP110 R&D Management Project 1

IFP111 R&D Management Project 2

Introduction to Intellectual Property andResearch



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Master of Business (Research)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years



Aust citizens or PRs willbe awarded an RTS/RTAplace or a QUTsponsorship for tuitionfees. If you exceed themax time, you may becharged - 2013: $10,800per 48 credit points



Total creditpoints

144 credit points (for entrywithout an Honoursdegree) or 96 credit points(for entry with Honoursand where no furthercoursework is prescribedat point of admission)


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CourseCoordinator

Assistant Dean(Research)



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designThe Master of Business (Research) is athree semester or 18 month program (full-time equivalent), usually involving onesemester of coursework in research skillsdevelopment, followed by a two semesterresearch program culminating in thesubmission of a thesis of approximately40-50,000 words.

For entry without an Honours degree,students would usually complete asemester of coursework (48 credit points)followed by a dissertation (96 creditpoints).

For entry with an Honours degree, andwhere no further coursework is prescribedat point of admission, students mustcomplete a dissertation (96 credit points).

A grade point average of 5.0 within theprescribed coursework must bemaintained in order for BS92 enrolment tocontinue. It is normal for coursework to beundertaken at or near commencement ofstudy, unless the applicant has alreadycompleted more or less identical subjectspreviously. The subjects, completed at theGardens Point campus, include training inqualitative and quantitative methods andin research methodology.

Candidates are expected to have regularface-to-face contact with supervisors andparticipate in scholarly activities such asresearch seminars and colloquia.Teaching and publishing are alsoencouraged.

Discipline coordinatorsAccountancy: Associate Professor MarionHutchinsonAdvertising: Associate Professor GayleKerrEconomics: Professor Janice HowFinance: Professor Janice HowEntrepreneurship and Innovation:Professor Per DavidssonHuman Resource Management: Dr Glen

MurphyInternational Business: Mr Michael CoxManagement: Dr Henri BurgersMarketing: Mr Bill ProudPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies:Professor Myles McGregor-LowndesPublic Relations: Dr Kim Johnston

DurationThe minimum period of enrolment for astudent without an Honours degree is 1.5years full-time (one semester ofcoursework units and two semesters for adissertation).

Students will require an extension toexceed the equivalent of 1.5 years full-time to complete the program. Themaximum period of enrolment would betwo years (full-time equivalent). If astudent's candidature exceeds this timeperiod, they may be required to pay fees.Extensions beyond two years full-timeequivalent are not permitted.

AbbreviationMBus(Research)

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe Master of Business (Research)typically involves one semester (sixmonths) of coursework in research skilldevelopment followed by a 12-monthresearch program which culminates in athesis of approximately 50 000 words.Students can study within the followingschool areas:

Accountancy●

Advertising●

Banking and Finance●

Economics●




Management●

Marketing●



International CoursestructureCourse designThe Master of Business (Research)typically involves one semester (sixmonths) of coursework in research skilldevelopment followed by a 12-monthresearch program which culminates in athesis of approximately 50 000 words.Students can study within the followingschool areas:

Accountancy●

Advertising●

Banking and Finance●



http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/kerrg/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/kerrg/



http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/davidssp/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/murphygd/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/murphygd/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/coxm/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/burgers/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/proud/


http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/johnstka/

Master of Business (Research)



Economics●




Management●

Marketing●





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Master of Business (Research) (Accountancy)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorMarion Hutchinson

QUT Business SchoolResearch Support Officephone 3138 1407 or [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsIf applicants have an Honours degree (atlevel 2B or better) it must be relevant tothe chosen discipline for the Master ofBusiness (Research); or if applicants areentering from a pass degree, theirundergraduate degree must include amajor in an approved area, plus a gradepoint average of 5.5 or more on a 7 pointscale; or applicants can present a casebased on evidence of qualifications thatdemonstrates the applicants capacity topursue the course of study.

In addition to assessing qualifications, theBusiness School must also be satisfiedthat adequate supervision and resourcesare available to support the applicantsproposed research.

Research Proposal - the application foradmission to the Master of Business(Research) must include details of theproposed research project.

International EntryrequirementsIf applicants have an Honours degree (atlevel 2B or better) it must be relevant tothe chosen discipline for the Master ofBusiness (Research); or if applicants areentering from a pass degree, theirundergraduate degree must include amajor in an approved area, plus a gradepoint average of 5.5 or more on a 7 pointscale; or applicants can present a casebased on evidence of qualifications thatdemonstrates the applicants capacity topursue the course of study.





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designFor entry without an Honours degree,students must complete four approvedcoursework units (48 credit points) and adissertation (96 credit points) as per theprograms of study described under theindividual majors.

For entry with an Honours degreestudents must complete a dissertation (96credit points).

The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. However anyquestions regarding enrolment can bedirected to the Research Studies Office inthe QUT Business School on 3138 1407or [email protected]



Mid-year entry studentsMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1320 [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.

PrerequisitesPrerequisite requirements for thefollowing units are deemed to have beensatisfied upon admission to this course,expect for those specifically identified inbrackets and italics. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements and obtain approval fromthe School Research Coordinator prior toenrolment.


Master of Business (Research) (Accountancy)



Domestic Course structureFor entry without an Honours degree,students must complete four approvedcoursework units (48 credit points) and adissertation (96 credit points) as per theprogram of study for this major.


Mid-year entry studentsStudents wishing to enrol in July shouldcontact the Research Studies Office in theQUT Business School on 3138 1407 [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.

EnrolmentThe QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]

International CoursestructureFor entry without an Honours degree,students must complete four approvedcoursework units (48 credit points) and adissertation (96 credit points) as per theprogram of study for this major.





Accountancy





Thesis units (96 credit points)

While enrolled in the Master of Business(Research) program, students are required topresent a seminar detailing their researchproposal and attend the School researchseminars.







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Master of Business (Research) (Advertising)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorJennifer Bartlett










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5









Master of Business (Research) (Advertising)





Mid-year entry students

Students wishing to enrol in July shouldcontact the Research Studies Office in theQUT Business School on 3138 1407 [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.

Enrolment

The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]





Enrolment



Advertising

Students must complete two prescribed units (24credit points), two option (elective) units (24credit points), and a thesis (96 credit points).

Select two Compulsory Core units:





Plus two Option (Elective) units

These option units may be selected from any 12credit point postgraduate unit in thespecialisiation area (Advertising), subject to theapproval of the School Research Coordinator.

Plus thesis units (96 credit points)







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Master of Business (Research) (Economics)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5









Master of Business (Research) (Economics)












Economics

Students must complete three prescribed units(36 credit points), one option (elective) unit (12credit points), and a thesis (96 credit points) asfollows:




Plus one Option (Elective) unit:

This option (elective) unit may be taken from anyapproved 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered by the QUT Business School, subject tothe approval of the School ResearchCoordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24

Start months February, JulyAt any time, but usually inFebruary or July toaccommodate courseworkrequirements

Int. Start Months February, JulyAt any time, but usually inFebruary or July toaccommodate courseworkrequirements

CourseCoordinator



Prof Per Davidsson










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5









Master of Business (Research) (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)










Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Students must complete three prescribed units(36 credit points), one option (elective) unit (12credit points), and a thesis (96 credit points).

Three Compulsory Core units:



MGN534Contemporary Issues inEntrepreneurship

Plus one Option (Elective) unit:

This option (elective) unit within thespecialisations area may be taken from any 12credit point postgraduate unit offered by the QUTBusiness School, subject to the approval of theSchool Research Coordinator.






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Master of Business (Research) (Finance)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5






Mid-year entry studentsMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.



Master of Business (Research) (Finance)







Enrolment






Enrolment



Finance

Students must complete three prescribed units(36 credit points), one option (elective) unit (12credit point), and a thesis (96 credit points)




Option (elective) unit:

This option (elective) unit may be taken from anyapproved 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered by QUT Business School, subject to theapproval of the School Research Coordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Human Resource Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5







PrerequisitesPrerequisite requirements for thefollowing units are deemed to have beensatisfied upon admission to this course,expect for those specifically identified inbrackets and italics. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit section of theCurrent Students webpage and obtainapproval from the School ResearchCoordinator prior to enrolment.

Master of Business (Research) (Human Resource Management)







Under the umbrella of Human ResourcesManagement, students may also be ableto undertake a thesis in EmployeeRelations.





Under the umbrella of Human ResourcesManagement, students may also be ableto undertake a thesis in EmployeeRelations.



Human Resource Management

Students must complete three prescribed units(36 credit points), one option (elective) units (12credit points) and a thesis (96 credit points)



Plus choose one of:


OR


Plus one option (elective) unit:

The option unit may be undertaken from any 12credit point postgraduate unit offered in theSchool of Management or other postgraduateunit, with the approval of the School ResearchCoordinator.

Plus Thesis units (96 credit points)







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Master of Business (Research) (International Business)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. However, anyquestions regarding enrolment can bedirected to the Research Studies Office inthe QUT Business School on 3138 1407or [email protected]




PrerequisitesPrerequisite requirements for thefollowing units are deemed to have beensatisfied upon admission to this course,expect for those specifically identified inbrackets and italics. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements on the Current Studentswebsite, under Units, and obtain approvalfrom the School Research Coordinatorprior to enrolment.

Master of Business (Research) (International Business)







EnrolmentThe Research Student Centre enrols allresearch students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]




EnrolmentThe Research Student Centre enrols allresearch students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]




Select two Compulsory Core units:





Plus two Option (Elective) units:

These option (elective) units may be undertakenfrom any 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered by the School of Advertising, Marketingand Public Relations, in the specialisation area(International Business), subject to approval ofthe School Research Coordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Management)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5









Master of Business (Research) (Management)





Under the umbrella of Management,students may also be able to undertake athesis in Public Management.


Enrolment The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]



Under the umbrella of Management,students may also be able to undertake athesis in Public Management.


Enrolment The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]


Management

Students must complete three prescribed units(36 credit points), one option (elective) unit (12credit points) and a thesis (96 credit points).

Two core units:



Plus choose one of:


OR


Plus choose one option unit:

The option unit may be undertaken from any 12credit point postgraduate unit offered in theSchool of Management or other postgraduateunit, with the approval of the School ResearchCoordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Marketing)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewStudents can pursue advanced studieswithin their discipline. Students willdevelop their capacity to conduct rigorousindependent research, as well asundertaking advanced coursework thatintegrates conceptual and practical issueswithin their discipline.






Entry requirements(domestic and internationalstudents)If applicants have an Honours degree (atlevel 2B or better) it must be relevant tothe chosen discipline for the Master ofBusiness (Research); or if applicants areentering from a pass degree, theirundergraduate degree must include amajor in an approved area, plus a gradepoint average of 5.5 or more on a 7 pointscale; or applicants can present a case

Master of Business (Research) (Marketing)



based on evidence of qualifications thatdemonstrates the applicants capacity topursue the course of study.





PrerequisitePrerequisite requirements for thefollowing units are deemed to have beensatisfied upon admission to this course,expect for those specifically identified inbrackets and italics. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit section of theCurrent students webpage and obtainapproval from the School ResearchCoordinator prior to enrolment.











Marketing


Select two of the following Core units:





Plus choose two Option (Elective) units:

These option units may be selected from any 12credit point postgraduate unit in thespecialisation area (Marketing), subject to theapproval of the School Research Coordinator.










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Master of Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Prof Myles McGregor-Lowndes










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5









Master of Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)












Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies













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Master of Business (Research) (Public Relations)

Year 2013

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5









Master of Business (Research) (Public Relations)












Public Relations


Select two of the following Core units:





Plus select two Option (Elective) units:

These option units may be taken from any 12credit point postgraduate unit in thespecialisation area (Public Relations), subject tothe approval of the School ResearchCoordinator.








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Doctor of Business Administration

Year 2013

QUT code BS25

Duration(full-timedomestic)

3 years


6 years




Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Dr AmandaGudmundsson


Domestic Entry requirementsAdmission to the DBA course will bebased on candidates having completed aminimum of five years senior levelbusiness or professional practiceexperience, and either:

a Masters degree in BusinessAdministration (MBA) with a GPA of5.5 (on a scale of 7) or greater fromQUT or another recognisedinstitution; or

●

a Masters degree in a businessdiscipline area (e.g. Master ofBusiness) with a GPA of 5.5 orgreater from QUT or anotherrecognised institution; or

●

a Bachelor’s degree in a businessdiscipline with first or second classHonours Division A, or equivalent,from QUT or another recognisedinstitution.

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Admission is subject to theserequirements, plus an interview with theDirector Graduate Studies or theAssistant Dean (Research) and mutualacceptance of a study plan on a case-by-case basis, and subject to availability of asuitable supervisor.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents will complete 288 credit pointsconsisting of:

• Discipline based coursework (48 creditpoints)• Research skills training (48 credit points)• Research project (192 credit points)

Career impactGraduates will be positioned to be leaderswithin their industry with particularemphasis on research and development.Specifically, they will be able to:

• practise at a high level in a variety oforganisational contexts• apply innovative solutions to businessproblems and opportunities, through anunderstanding of new and relevantscholarship and the role and limitations of

research in solving business problems• present scholarly research to bothacademic and non-academic audiences.

Weekend doctoral seminarsStudents will be expected to attend twointensive weekend doctoral seminars peryear.

Assumed knowledgeApplicants are assumed to havepostgraduate-level knowledge of theirproposed research area, or to developsuch knowledge through appropriatediscipline based study in the courseworkcomponent of the degree.

AbbreviationDBA

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe program is structured in threephases:

Postgraduate businesscourseworkThis phase consists of 48 credit points ofpostgraduate discipline units. You willstudy up to eight coursework units andgain a firm grounding in your chosen fieldof management.

Research skills trainingPhase 2 consists of a further 48 creditpoints of coursework to prepare you foryour research projects. You will be taughthow to approach your research usingcontemporary qualitative and quantitativeresearch methods. There are threecompulsory research units (36 creditpoints) plus an additional 12 credit pointsof complementary research units.

These 12 credit points may consist of:two eGrad School six-credit-pointunits, or

●

one 12-credit-point QUT BusinessSchool or University research unit.

●

The eGrad School brings together a widerange of online activities and resourcesthat are specifically designed for earlycareer researchers, whatever their homeuniversity or location. Visitwww.egradschool.edu.au

Research componentThis phase is the core of the DBA—theresearch projects. This is where you willshow your superior expertise in businessadministration and your profession. Thisphase consists of 192 credit points, withtwo options for completion:

Doctor of Business Administration



one DBA dissertation ofapproximately 50 000 wordsdocumenting the research project orprojects, or

●

three research papers ofpublishable quality. Papers aredefined as journal articles, bookchapters, and other forms of writtenscholarly works which are subject toa process of peer review similar tothat of refereed journals. Eachpaper would be approximately 15000 words.

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International CoursestructureCourse designThe program is structured in threephases:

Postgraduate businesscourseworkThis phase consists of 48 credit points ofpostgraduate discipline units. You willstudy up to eight coursework units andgain a firm grounding in your chosen fieldof management.

Research skills trainingPhase 2 consists of a further 48 creditpoints of coursework to prepare you foryour research projects. You will be taughthow to approach your research usingcontemporary qualitative and quantitativeresearch methods. There are threecompulsory research units (36 creditpoints) plus an additional 12 credit pointsof complementary research units.

These 12 credit points may consist of:two eGrad School six-credit-pointunits, or

●

one 12-credit-point QUT BusinessSchool or University research unit.

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The eGrad School brings together a widerange of online activities and resourcesthat are specifically designed for earlycareer researchers, whatever their homeuniversity or location. Visitwww.egradschool.edu.au

Research componentThis phase is the core of the DBA—theresearch projects. This is where you willshow your superior expertise in businessadministration and your profession. Thisphase consists of 192 credit points, withtwo options for completion:

one DBA dissertation ofapproximately 50 000 wordsdocumenting the research project orprojects, or

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three research papers ofpublishable quality. Papers aredefined as journal articles, bookchapters, and other forms of writtenscholarly works which are subject to

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a process of peer review similar tothat of refereed journals. Eachpaper would be approximately 15000 words.








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Postgraduate Discipline Unit


Year 1, Semester 2


Complementary Research Unit



Year 2, Semester 1

IFT882 Thesis

Year 2, Semester 2

IFT882 Thesis

Year 3, Semester 1

IFT882 Thesis

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Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by QUT Business School)

Year 2013

QUT code IF49

CRICOS 006367J



Aust citizens or PRs willbe awarded an RTS/RTAplace or a QUTsponsorship for tuitionfees. If you exceed themax time, you may becharged - 2013: $12,700per Semester



Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Start months At any time. Requiresapproval.

Int. Start Months At any time. Requiresapproval.

CourseCoordinator

Dr Stephen Cox


Accountancy -A/Professor MarionHutchinson; Advertising -A/Prof Ian Lings;Economics and Finance -Prof Janice How;Management - Dr ArtemisChang; Marketing - A/ProfIan Lings; PublicRelations - A/Prof IanLings

Domestic Entry requirementsAdmission to the Doctor of Philosophydepends on an applicant’s demonstratedresearch aptitude and the availability ofsupervision, infrastructure and resourcesneeded for the proposed research project.

An applicant would normally hold:a relevant first or second classdivision A honours degree orequivalent, or

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an appropriate Masters degree orProfessional Doctorate (by researchor coursework)

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Masters and Professional Doctoratesdegrees by coursework must contain asignificant research component, normallyno less than 25%.

Holders of Masters and ProfessionalDoctoral by Coursework must:

have a grade point average of atleast 5.0 on a 7 point scale and

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present evidence of researchexperience and potential forapproval

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International EntryrequirementsAdmission to the Doctor of Philosophydepends on an applicant’s demonstratedresearch aptitude and the availability ofsupervision, infrastructure and resourcesneeded for the proposed research project.

An applicant would normally hold:a relevant first or second classdivision A honours degree orequivalent, or

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an appropriate Masters degree orProfessional Doctorate (by researchor coursework)

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Holders of Masters and ProfessionalDoctoral by Coursework must:

have a grade point average of atleast 5.0 on a 7 point scale and

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present evidence of researchexperience and potential forapproval

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Financial GuaranteeAcceptable forms of evidence include:

A letter from an approved employerconfirming the continuation of yoursalary; or

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A signed Scholarship Agreementbetween QUT and your sponsoringagency; or

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An accepted letter of offer from QUT●

for a postgraduate researchscholarship; orAn approved external scholarship.●



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Location and durationThe PhD normally requires a minimum ofthree years of full-time study or its part-time equivalent. Study is normallyundertaken at the Gardens Point campusbut the University may approve study atan off-campus location (multi-modalstudy). Although QUT offers this flexibility,there will still be minimum attendancerequirements and the University must besatisfied that adequate supervision andresources are available at the externallocation.

In general, the Business School does notsupport external PhD enrolment.

International Student EntryAdmission to the Doctor of Philosophydepends on an applicant’s demonstratedresearch aptitude and the availability ofsupervision, infrastructure and resourcesneeded for the proposed research project.

An applicant would normally hold:. a relevant first or second class division Ahonours degree or equivalent, or. an appropriate Masters degree orProfessional Doctorate (by research orcoursework)


Holders of Masters and ProfessionalDoctoral by Coursework must:• have a grade point average of at least5.0 on a 7 point scale and• present evidence of researchexperience and potential for approval

English language proficiency requiresInternational applicants to meet an IELTSoverall bandscore of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0.

Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by QUT Business School)



FINANCIAL GUARANTEEAcceptable forms of evidence include:- A letter from an approved employerconfirming the continuation of your salary;OR- A signed Scholarship Agreementbetween QUT and your sponsoringagency; OR- An accepted letter of offer from QUT fora postgraduate research scholarship; OR- An approved external scholarship.

Coursework requirementAll PhD students are required to enrol inIFN001 Advanced Information RetrievalSkills. For further information, please referto Library.

In addition, it is normal for someprescribed coursework to be undertakento assist in the preparation for the thesis.Generally, the subjects include qualitativemethods, quantitative methods, andresearch methodology. Discipline-specificsubjects may also be prescribed. Usually,the coursework is completed at theGardens Point campus in Brisbane City.

Further information orassistanceFor further information about this course,please contact:Research Students CentrePhone: +61 7 3138 4475Email: [email protected]

QUT Business School Research SupportOfficePhone: +61 07 3138 1407Email: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureCourse designMandatory

IFN001 Advanced Information RetrievalSkills

Time based Thesis

Other units as agreed by student innegotiation with their supervisor andfaculty.

International CoursestructureCourse designMandatory

IFN001 Advanced Information RetrievalSkills

Time based Thesis

Other units as agreed by student innegotiation with their supervisor and

faculty.



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Standard Foundation

Year 2013

QUT code QC01

CRICOS 065045E


OP 14

Rank 70



Total creditpoints

60

CourseCoordinator

Scott Leisemann




speaking 5.0

writing 5.0

reading 5.0

listening 5.0

overall 6.0

Progressioni) fulfil the Foundation courserequirements,ii) gain a grade of at least 5 (Credit) inAcademic English 2 (QCF212) [BuiltEnvironment and Engineering studentsrequire a grade of 4 (Pass)]. Studentsprogressing into SC45, ST30, ST31,HL22, HL46, HL47, NS40, OP45, PU43plus selected double degree programs,require an IELTS score. Please refer toyour QUT 'Offer Letter'.iii) achieve the relevant faculty GradePoint Average (GPA) - this is calculatedon final semester Level 2 units only.

If you do not meet faculty requirementsyou may apply to progress to a Diploma inBusiness, Information Technology orCreative Industries. You must:1. Successfully complete the FoundationProgram2. Have a grade point average of 4.0, and3. Have at least a grade of 4 (Pass) inAcademic English (QCF212)

Required Foundation GradePoint Average by FacultyEngineering, Building and Planning -Required GPA 4.6Business - Required GPA 4.8Creative Industries (except Bachelor ofDesign) - Required GPA 4.4Creative Industries - Bachelor of Design -Required GPA 4.6Education - Required GPA 4.6Health (except Nutrition & Dietetics,Psychology, Podiatry & Human Services)- Required GPA 4.6Health - Human Services - Required GPA4.2Health - Nutrition & Dietetics - RequiredGPA 5.8Health - Podiatry - Required GPA 5.8Health - Psychology - Required GPA 5.0Law (except Justice Studies) - RequiredGPA 4.8Law - Justice - Required GPA 4.2Science & Technology (except MedicalImaging Science) - Required GPA 4.6

Science & Technology - InformationTechnology - Required GPA 4.8Science & Technology - Medical ImagingScience- Required GPA 5.8

Please refer to QUT ‘Letter of Offer’ forBachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of VisionScience and double degree courses.

N.B. Grades in each unit are awarded ona scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being thehighest.



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Standard Foundation

Year 2013

QUT code QC02

CRICOS 065045E


OP 18

Rank 60



Total creditpoints

120


60

CourseCoordinator

Scott Leisemann




speaking 5.0

writing 5.0

reading 5.0

listening 5.0

overall 5.5

Progressioni) fulfil the Foundation courserequirements,ii) gain a grade of at least 5 (Credit) inAcademic English 2 (QCF212) [BuiltEnvironment and Engineering studentsrequire a grade of 4 (Pass)]. Studentsprogressing into SC45, ST30, ST31,HL22, HL46, HL47, NS40, OP45, PU43plus selected double degree programs,require an IELTS score. Please refer toyour QUT 'Offer Letter'.iii) achieve the relevant faculty GradePoint Average (GPA) - this is calculatedon final semester Level 2 units only.


Required Foundation GradePoint Average by FacultyEngineering, Building and Planning -Required GPA 4.6Business - Required GPA 4.8Creative Industries (except Bachelor ofDesign) - Required GPA 4.4Creative Industries - Bachelor of Design -Required GPA 4.6Education - Required GPA 4.6Health (except Nutrition & Dietetics,Psychology, Podiatry & Human Services)- Required GPA 4.6Health - Human Services - Required GPA4.2Health - Nutrition & Dietetics - RequiredGPA 5.8Health - Podiatry - Required GPA 5.8Health - Psychology - Required GPA 5.0Law (except Justice Studies) - RequiredGPA 4.8Law - Justice - Required GPA 4.2Science & Technology (except MedicalImaging Science) - Required GPA 4.6

Science & Technology - InformationTechnology - Required GPA 4.8Science & Technology - Medical ImagingScience- Required GPA 5.8





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Extended Foundation

Year 2013

QUT code QC04

CRICOS 050167G


OP 18

Rank 60


2013: $17,321 full coursefee

Total creditpoints

132


13TP1 - 48CP, 13TP2 -60CP, 13TP3 - 24CP

CourseCoordinator

Scott Leisemann




speaking 5.0

writing 5.0

reading 5.0

listening 5.0

overall 5.5

Entry Requirements - EnglishLanguageIELTS 5.5 with no sub-score less than 5.0or TOEFL iBT Overall score of 69 (at least18 in writing and reading and 17 or morein listening and speaking) or TOEFL 525(paper) or TOEFL 193 (CBT) orequivalent, or successful completion ofthe EAP program. (N.B. Students shouldalso check visa requirements).

ProgressionConditions of progressing to a guaranteedplace in first year of a QUT degree :

i) fulfil the Foundation courserequirements,ii) gain a grade of at least 5 (Credit) inAcademic English 2 (QCF212) [BuiltEnvironment and Engineering studentsrequire a grade of 4 (Pass)]. Studentsprogressing into SC45, ST30, ST31,HL22, HL46, HL47, NS40, OP45, PU43plus selected double degree programs,require an IELTS score. Please refer toyour QUT 'Offer Letter'.iii) achieve the relevant faculty GradePoint Average (GPA) - this is calculatedon final semester Level 2 units only.

Students who do not meet requirementsfor a guaranteed place in either a QUTdegree or University Diploma Program,may still be considered for entry by therelevant faculty.


Required Foundation GradePoint Average by FacultyEngineering, Building and Planning -Required GPA 4.6Business - Required GPA 4.8Creative Industries (except Bachelor ofDesign) - Required GPA 4.4Creative Industries - Bachelor of Design -Required GPA 4.6Education - Required GPA 4.6Health (except Nutrition & Dietetics,Psychology, Podiatry & Human Services)- Required GPA 4.6Health - Human Services - Required GPA4.2Health - Nutrition & Dietetics - RequiredGPA 5.8Health - Podiatry - Required GPA 5.8Health - Psychology - Required GPA 5.0Law (except Justice Studies) - RequiredGPA 4.8Law - Justice - Required GPA 4.2Science & Technology (except MedicalImaging Science) - Required GPA 4.6Science & Technology - InformationTechnology - Required GPA 4.8Science & Technology - Medical ImagingScience- Required GPA 5.8





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University Certificate In Tertiary Preparation

Year 2013

QUT code QC05

CRICOS 065044F

Duration(full-time)

1



Total creditpoints

48


48

CourseCoordinator

Scott Leisemann




speaking 5.0

writing 5.0

reading 5.0

listening 5.0

overall 6.0

QC05-Stream A requires IELTS 6.0overall and no subscore less than 5.0 orTOEFL ibt overall 80 and no subscoreless than 18. QC05–Stream B requiresIELTS 6.5 overall and no subscore lessthan 6.0 or TOEFL ibt overall 90 and nosubscore less than 20.

Entry Requirements -AcademicStudents must have met the academicentry requirements for their proposedpostgraduate or undergraduate course.

Entry Requirements- EnglishLanguageIELTS 6.0 with no sub-score less than 5.0or TOEFL iBT Overall score of 80 (at least18 in all bands) or TOEFL 550 (paper) orTOEFL 213 (CBT) or equivalent, orsuccessful completion of the EAPprogram (N.B. Students should alsocheck visa requirements).

DescriptionThe University Certificate in TertiaryPreparation is a one-semester programthat enables students to receive aUniversity certificate on successfulcompletion. It is designed for studentswho may have already met the academicentry requirements for a QUTundergraduate or postgraduate degree,but who may not have met the Englishlanguage and/or prerequisiterequirements.*

This program provides two alternativestreams:

Stream A is designed for students whohave not met English and/or prerequisiterequirements for their chosenundergraduate or postgraduate course.Most students may undertake one degreeunit (for credit) whilst enrolled in theUniversity Certificate in TertiaryPreparation program.

Stream B is for students who have met

English requirements but not prerequisiterequirement for their degree, or who maywish to improve the standard of theiracademic English. These students maytake one or two degree units (for credit)whilst enrolled in the University Certificatein Tertiary Preparation Program.

Both streams include intensivepreparation for academic language,lateral thinking, research and presentationskills required for successful tertiarystudy. Small classes and dedicated staffensure an excellent learning environment.Additional support is provided byLanguage and Welfare Advisers.

Alternatively, there may be some studentswho have already met both the academicand English requirements for a QUTdegree entry, but who would prefer toundertake the University Certificate inTertiary Preparation in order to preparefor academic study in a different tertiaryenvironment.

*Students who require a Student Visashould check the English languagerequirements for a student visa from theircountry of origin.

Course CompletionStudents must obtain at least a grade of 4(Pass)in all units.

ProgressionIn order to progress to an award course,students must:

i) fulfil the University Certificate in TertiaryPreparation course requirementsii) gain a minimum grade of 4 (Pass) inCommunication 2 or an IELTS 6.5 orequivalent,iii) meet any other conditions detailed inthe 'letter of offer' from Student BusinessServices.



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English for Academic Purposes for Degree Programs

Year 2013

QUT code QC10

CRICOS 011424G

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks


2013: $4,500 per StudyPeriod + $100 non-refundable enrolment fee

Total creditpoints

48

CourseCoordinator

John Healy




speaking 5.0

writing 5.5

reading 5.5

listening 5.0

overall 5.5

Entry Requirements -AcademicTo be eligible for entry, applicants musteither:

1. Have an offer of a place in a QUTdegree program and successfullycomplete the relevant EAP entry test; or

2. Degree Entry (IELTS 6.5) - Produceoriginal documentary evidence of anIELTS score with an overall minimum of5.5 with reading and writing no less than5.5 and no other sub-band less than 5 (orapproved equivalent); OR

3. Degree Entry (IELTS 6.0) - Produceoriginal documentary evidence of anIELTS score with an overall minimum of5.5 with no sub-band less than 5 (orapproved equivalent).

* You should check the English languagerequirements for a Student Visa from yourcountry of origin.

ProgresssionSuccessful completion of an EAP courseis a pathway into QUT InternationalCollege Foundation, Diploma, Certificateor Bridging programs; or QUTundergraduate or postgraduate awardprograms. The course is recognised by allQUT faculties.



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English for Academic Purposes for Foundation and University Diploma Programs

Year 2013

QUT code QC10

CRICOS 011424G

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks



Total creditpoints

48

CourseCoordinator

John Healy




writing 5.0

reading 5.0

overall 5.0

ProgressionSuccessful completion of this EAP courseis a pathway into QUT InternationalCollege Foundation and Diplomaprograms and the Associate Degree inDance.



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English for Academic Purposes Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code QC12

CRICOS 078120C

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks



Total creditpoints

48

CourseCoordinator

Michael Miller




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DescriptionThe aim of the EAP Advanced course isto assist international students to upgradetheir English proficiency level foradmission to university programs withhigher English language levelrequirements. The course is designed toprepare students for independent studyand to familiarise them with an Australianacademic setting in terms of studytechniques and student/lecturer relationsand expectations.

Course CompletionTo be eligible to receive EAP Advancedcertification at the end of the course,students must complete all courserequirements.

On successful completion of the course,students will receive a Completion &Attendance Certificate and a Statement ofResults.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the EAPAdvanced course, with the requiredoverall grade of 65%, is a pathway intothe following QUT award programs:

• CS45 Bachelor of Pharmacy• CS40 Bachelor of Medical ImagingScience• CS41 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy• CS44 Bachelor of Podiatry• NS40 Bachelor of Nursing (andassociated double degrees)• OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science• OP85 Master of Optometry• PY18 Master of Clinical Psychology• PY50 Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)• XN44 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics(and associated double degrees)



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IELTS Advanced

Year 2013

QUT code QC15

CRICOS 073922J

Duration(full-time)

15 weeks

Campus Kelvin Grove



Total creditpoints

60

Start months February, June

Int. Start Months February, June

CourseCoordinator

Michael Miller


International EntryrequirementsSuccessful completion of the QUTInternational College EAP Direct Entryprogram or EAP Plus program with ascore of 65 percent or higher; or approvedequivalent.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

QC15 - IELTS AdvancedIELTS Advanced is designed to preparecandidates who have already achievedIELTS 6.5 (with no sub-score less than6.0) or acceptable equivalent, for theIELTS Test, Academic Module. It isoffered to those seeking to achieve ascore of IELTS 7.0 or higher. This is a testpreparation course and students musttake an official IELTS test and achieve therequired score.

The course will also familiarise studentswith an Australian academic setting interms of study techniques andstudent/lecturer relations andexpectations.

On completion of the IELTS Advancedprogram, students will take an IELTS test.For entry into programs that require ascore of IELTS 7.0 or above, studentsmust achieve this score in an officialIELTS test to meet the requirements.



http://www.qutic.qut.edu.au/courses/pathways/eap/eapdegree.jsp

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English for Tertiary Preparation

Year 2013

QUT code QC22

CRICOS 045062C

Duration(full-time)

2 weeks


2013: $750 per block +$100 non-refundableenrolment fee

Total creditpoints

8

CourseCoordinator

Michael Miller([email protected])




speaking 5.0

writing 5.0

reading 5.0

listening 5.0

overall 5.5



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English For Academic Purposes Plus

Year 2013

QUT code QC24

CRICOS 064814K

Duration(full-time)

24 weeks


2013: $9,000 + $100 non-refundable enrolment fee

Total creditpoints

96

CourseCoordinator

Michael Miller




writing 5.0

reading 5.0

overall 5.0

Entry Requirements -AcademicTo be eligible for entry, applicants musthave:

1. A conditional offer for a QUT degreeprogram. Students without a conditionaloffer who wish to improve their academicEnglish may also apply if they meet theEnglish language entry requirements.

OR

2. Produce original documentaryevidence of an IELTS score of a minimum5.0 with reading and writing sub-scores ofat least 5.0 (or approved equivalent).Students will also sit a placement test atthe beginning of their course.

* You should check the English languagerequirements for a Student Visa from yourcountry of origin.

DescriptionEAP Plus has been specifically developedfor students who wish to commence theirentry into an English for AcademicPurposes course earlier. Successfulapplicants can enter the course at pre-intermediate level and immediately begindeveloping their English language andstudy skills in an academic context.

EAP Plus enables students to begindeveloping their English language andstudy skills in an academic context from apre-intermediate level. The course aims toprepare students to attain the level ofproficiency required for gaining entranceto, and succeeding in QUT undergraduateand postgraduate award programs. EAPPlus courses include:• Academic reading and note-making• Academic writing• Listening and note-taking from lectures• Speaking in academic settings• Seminars and presentations• Academic study skills• Computing and Internet skills• Library research

During the first 12 weeks of the EAP Plus

course, students will develop theirparagraph writing, reading, listening andnote-taking skills through theme-basedtopics at an introductory academic level,along with speaking and oral presentationskills in a highly-supported environment.Weekly grammar, paraphrasing andvocabulary development supports thereading, writing and note-takingcomponents. Reading skills are alsoenhanced via extended reading practiceand specific reading skills lessons.

The second half of the course will furtherdevelop independent study skills enablingstudents to operate effectively in anAustralian academic setting in terms ofstudy techniques and student/lecturerrelations and expectations.

EAP Plus has its own internal assessmentconsisting of exams and assignments,and successful students will meet QUT’sEnglish language requirements.

Course CompletionTo be eligible to receive EAP PlusCertificate at the end of the course,studfents must complete all courserequirements.

On successful completion of the course,students will receive a Completion &Attendance Certificate and a Statement ofResults.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the EAP Pluscourse provides a pathway into QUTundergraduate and postgraduate awardprograms for students who meet theacademic requirements for theseprograms.



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Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation course - International

Year 2013

QUT code QC25

CRICOS 053950D

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks


2013: $4,500 (tuition only)+ $100 non-refundableenrolment fee

CourseCoordinator

Michael Miller([email protected])




overall 5.0



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General English Program (5 Weeks)

Year 2013

QUT code QE05

CRICOS 062077K



2013: $1,875 per block +$100 non-refundableenrolment fee

Total creditpoints

20

CourseCoordinator

Ian Davies([email protected])




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Year 2013

QUT code QE10

CRICOS 062077K




Total creditpoints

40

CourseCoordinator





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General English Program (15 weeks)

Year 2013

QUT code QE15

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

15 weeks



Total creditpoints

60

CourseCoordinator





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Year 2013

QUT code QE20

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

20 weeks



Total creditpoints

80

CourseCoordinator





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Year 2013

QUT code QE25

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

25 weeks



Total creditpoints

100

CourseCoordinator





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Year 2013

QUT code QE30

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

30 weeks



Total creditpoints

120

CourseCoordinator





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Year 2013

QUT code QE35

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

35 weeks



Total creditpoints

140

CourseCoordinator





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Year 2013

QUT code QE40

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

40 weeks



Total creditpoints

160

CourseCoordinator





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Year 2013

QUT code QE45

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

45 weeks



Total creditpoints

180

CourseCoordinator





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University Diploma in Business - QUT · 2014. 2. 10. · University Diploma in Business Year 2013 QUT code BS40 CRICOS 025282A Duration (full-time international) OP 14 Rank 70 International