international
postgraduate
prospectus
2010
www.scu.edu.au/international
CRICOS provider numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B
Arts & Sciences
25,200
25,200
25,200
26,400
25,200
25,200
33,600
25,200
25,200
24,000
24,000
24,000
25,200
24,000
24,000
32,000
24,000
24,000
30,000
25,200 12 or 16 months T, SCBIT
33,600 16 to 24 months T, SCBIT
25,200 12 or 16 months
T
24,000
32,000
24,000
T, SCBIT
31,500 20 to 24 months
T
12 or 16 months
T
12 or 16 months
T
12 or 16 months
T
12 or 16 months ASTHM
12 or 16 months
T
12 or 16 months T, SCBIT
16 to 24 months T, SCBIT
12 or 16 months
T
12 or 16 months
T
36 months
A, B, C
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Intakes
Fees are correct at time of printing. 2009 fees apply
for the normal duration of a course commenced in
2009. 2010 fees apply for the normal duration of a
course commenced in 2010.
In addition to the fees above, students are required
to pay Overseas Student Health Cover annually. A
small annual increase in student health cover fees
should be anticipated.
& fees
Master of Tourism and Hotel Management
51,600
L, T, C
L
48,000
24 months
12 months
28,160
17,280
L
C
L
C
L, T, C
L
26,800
16,740
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
L
L
L
N
L
L
L, T2
L, T2
14,960
18,160
19,600
21,440
14,400
17,600
13,400
15,984
12 months
12 months
18 months
12 months
18 months
18 months
36 months
36 months
Location
14,960
17,320
18,080
20,360
14,800
21,120
22,440
21,120
29,400
29,400
51,600
51,600
13,400
19,184
22,440
19,184
27,120
27,120
48,000
48,000
Duration
courses
Master of Management
Master of Professional Accounting (12-unit)
Master of Professional Accounting (16-unit)
Master of Supply Chain Management
Master of Technology and Management
Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Studies
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Public Health Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
GRADUATE ENTRY BACHELOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES
Doctor of Business Administration
MASTER DEGREES
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
Master of Business Administration in Hotel and
Tourism Management
Master of Convention and Event Management
Master of International Business
Master of International Tourism and Hotel
Management
(previously Graduate Diploma of Forestry - course name change subject to approval)
Master of Education
Master of Environmental Science
Master of Indigenous Studies
Master of Marine Science and Management
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health Leadership
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Graduate Diploma of Education
Graduate Diploma of Forest Science and
Management
Program
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies
MASTER DEGREES
2009
2010
Commencement Commencement
Course Tuition
Course Tuition
Fees ($A)1
Fees ($A)1
postgraduate
Busin
Doctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Laws
RESEARCH DEGREES
Masters Degree by Thesis
Graduate Diploma in Law
Graduate Diploma in Management
Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Graduate Diploma of Technology and
Management
Graduate Diploma of Tourism and Hotel
Management
GRADUATE ENTRY BACHELOR DEGREES
Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and
Hotel Management
MASTERS PACKAGE
Master of Business Administration, Master of
Professional Accounting
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration in
Hotel and Tourism Management
Graduate Diploma in Convention and Event
Management
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in International Business
49,200
16,170 - 23,000
per year
16,170 - 23,000
per year
49,200
15,400 - 21,300
per year
15,400 - 21,300
per year
16,800
16,800
16,800
16,000
16,000
16,000
16,800
16,000
16,800
17,600
12,000
16,800
16,800
16,800
16,800
16,800
16,800
16,000
16,000
16,000
16,000
16,800
12,000
16,000
16,000
16,000
37,800
36,000
36 months5
18 months5
36 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
12 months
24 months
EP1, EP2
EP1, EP2
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L, T, C6
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A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
1, 2
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
A, B, C
T
T
ASTHM
L
T
T
T
C, SCBIT
T
T
T, SCBIT
T
T
T, SCBIT
1. Textbooks, stationery, photocopying, printing, postage, telephone calls, computer disks, calculator and study implements – estimate A$800-A$1000 per year
2. Location for individual candidates will be discussed and determined prior to commencement and will be based on their intended program of study. It is possible candidates may
undertake the first one or two stages of the program in Lismore and transfer to the Tweed Gold Coast for the thesis.
3. Candidates undertaking Stage 1 postgraduate coursework units will commence in Session 1 or Session 2. Candidates given advanced standing for Stage 1 units will commence in
Trimester A, B or C.
4. It is planned to offer the Bachelor of Laws at the new Gold Coast campus at Coolangatta Drive, Bilinga QLD if and when CRICOS approval is received from the Queensland
Government. The Bachelor of Laws will continue to be offered in Lismore.
5. Estimated duration only. Candidates without the required research component in prior degrees will undertake qualifying studies, which will extend the total duration by up to 12
months.
6. Location for candidates is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Footnotes
ness & Law
For further information on courses and intakes,
please visit our website at www.scu.edu.au/courses
International Office
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157, Lismore NSW 2480
Australia
Telephone: 61-2-6620 3876
Facsimile: 61-2-6620 3227
Email General enquiries: intoff@scu.edu.au
Electronic Applications: int.apps@scu.edu.au
Agent enquiries: agents@scu.edu.au
Web: www.scu.edu.au
CRICOS provider numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B
A = Trimester A
Orientation - mid-January
Start of Trimester - late January
Exams - late April
End of Trimester - early May
B = Trimester B
Orientation - early May
Start of Trimester - mid-May
Exams - mid-August
End of Trimester - late August
C = Trimester C
Orientation - late August
Start of Trimester - early September
Exams - early December
End of Trimester - mid-December
EP1 = Enrolment Period 1
January 1 - June 30
EP2 = Enrolment Period 2
July 1 - December 31
INTAKES 2009 and 2010
1 = Session 1
Orientation - mid-February
Start of Session - late February
Exams - end of May
End of Session - early June
2 = Session 2
Orientation - mid-June
Start of Session - end of June
Exams - end of September
End of Session - mid-October
3 = Session 3*
Start of Classes – early November
Exams – early Feb
End of Session - mid-February
*Limited subject offers
LOCATION
L = Lismore Campus
C = Coffs Harbour Campus
T = Tweed Gold Coast Campus
N = National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour
SCBIT = Sydney College of Business and IT
ASTHM = Australian School of Tourism and Hotel
Management
welcome
contents
Fees, Durations, Locations and Intakes Welcome Great Campuses Accommodation
Associated Providers
Academic Year
Teaching and Assessment
Student Services and Support
Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Courses
Business
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
Master of International Business
Master of Management Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Supply Chain Management
Master of Technology and Management Master of Business Administration and
Master of Professional Accounting
Doctor of Business Administration
Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Graduate Diploma of Education
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Master of Education
Doctor of Education
Environmental Science and Management
Graduate Diploma of Forest Science and Management
Master of Environmental Science
Master of Marine Science and Management
Health and Human Sciences
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health Leadership
Indigenous Studies
Master of Indigenous Studies
Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies
Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Law
Bachelor of Laws
Graduate Diploma in Law
Tourism and Hospitality
Master of Business Administration in Hotel and
Tourism Management
Master of Convention and Event Management
Master of International Tourism and Hotel
Management
Master of Tourism and Hotel Management
Research Degrees
Glossary of Terms Four Steps to Admission Application Form - Postgraduate Coursework Application Form - Professional Doctorates
Expression of Interest - Research Degrees
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Southern Cross University is an Australian public university, proud of the quality
of its graduates, awards, and research achievements.
We are a full member of the nearly 500 strong global Association of
Commonwealth Universities, through which we further our international
relationships and educational aims.
The University is named after the constellation of stars that appears in the night
sky of the Southern Hemisphere and that also appears on the Australian flag. It
is a recognised and significant element in Australia’s history associated with this
country’s move to establishing its national identity and is a fitting symbol for this
progressive University.
Southern Cross University welcomes students from countries including China,
Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Austria, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea,
Singapore, Thailand, Canada and the United States, studying at our Australian
eastern seaboard campuses and through international and domestic education
collaborations.
We have more than 3,000 postgraduate students undertaking their degrees
across a broad suite of disciplines. Professional doctorate programs provide
the opportunity to examine management challenges and improve professional
practice through research across a broad range of disciplines. The Doctor of
Business Administration program is one of the largest in Australia, attracting
candidates from across the Asia-Pacific region, while our Master of Business
Administration offers relevant specialisations and superior student support.
Research degrees at Masters and PhD level are
offered in our areas of research strength.
The University is committed to providing its
postgraduate students relevant and flexible
postgraduate degrees tailored to their professional
needs, and an education experience that is
satisfying, rewarding and engaging.
Professor Paul Clark
Vice-Chancellor
Southern Cross University
DISCLAIMER
The information in this publication was correct at time of publishing (April 2009);
however, Southern Cross University strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
information contained in printed information distributed by Southern Cross University or
information stored on the web pages of Southern Cross University (Information).
Southern Cross University reserves the right to change or alter at any time, without
notice, any of the information. This includes any information about courses or units
of study offered by Southern Cross University. Please confirm any information about
courses, units of study or fees with the relevant department.
The information is not intended to convey any offer, promise or guarantee of a placement
within Southern Cross University or any offer or guarantee that a course or unit will be
offered by Southern Cross University in the future.
To the extent permitted at law, Southern Cross University excludes all liability (including
all losses, damages, costs and expenses of whatever nature) arising from the use of, or
reliance on, any of the information.
great campuses
Southern Cross
University campuses
are located at Lismore,
Coffs Harbour and
Tweed Gold Coast.
Lismore
www.scu.edu.au/lismore
Located in the vibrant Northern Rivers region
of New South Wales (NSW), the Lismore
campus is set on more than 75 hectares of lush,
landscaped gardens with rainforest walkways.
Students enjoy Goodman Plaza, the heart of
student life on campus and home to the Student
Services complex. The Leisure Centre features
health and fitness facilities including a gym, with
a swimming pool to open in 2009, combined
with a social hub for students.
The Northern Rivers region offers an attractive
lifestyle to students. The Lismore campus is
situated in lush, verdant countryside less than
three hours drive to Brisbane and less than 60
minutes to iconic Byron Bay. Students enjoy
international events such as the Blues and Roots
Festival, Splendour in the Grass and the Byron
Bay Writers Festival. Lismore is proud to be a
www.scu.edu.au/coffsharbour
The Coffs Harbour campus offers a friendly
learning environment and contemporary
teaching facilities including a purpose-built
nursing laboratory, complete with simulated
wards. Courses at Coffs Harbour include
business, hotel and resort management,
psychology, teacher education, early childhood
education, arts, social sciences and information
technology.
A new sports hall and fitness centre is scheduled
for completion in 2009. Student accommodation
is located in a peaceful bush setting just minutes
away from the main academic precinct.
Coffs Harbour has a population of more than
60,000 and is located on the East Coast near
World Heritage rainforest. The campus is
situated on the southern side of the city, minutes
from international-standard sporting facilities, the
airport and spectacular beaches.
Southern Cross University is a partner in the
National Marine Science Centre adjacent to the
Solitary Islands Marine Park, which provides
a perfect setting for students and enables
researchers to excel in the study of marine
science and management.
The University works closely with organisations
throughout the region and students take the
opportunity to become active members of the
community.
www.scu.edu.au/international
The campus is a cultural hub where creativity
and passion thrive, reflecting the region’s
vibrant arts and music scene. Contemporary
music, visual arts and media students have
access to purpose-built facilities. Arts students
utilise studios for painting, printmaking, 3D and
digital art and design. Music students work in
a simulated industry environment housed in a
specialised music building with acoustic and
recording facilities.
Coffs Harbour
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The Lismore campus houses specialist facilities
for many different disciplines. Law students
are well served by the Moot Court and Law
library. Nursing and tactile therapy laboratories,
sport and exercise science facilities including
a biomechanics laboratory and the natural and
complementary medicine clinic and medicinal
plant herbarium are located at Lismore.
university city, and students are very welcome
members of the community, enjoying a relaxed
yet cosmopolitan environment in which to
pursue their studies.
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Tweed Gold Coast
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www.scu.edu.au/about/index.php/6/
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The compact, purpose-built, riverside campus at Brett Street,
Tweed Heads in New South Wales (NSW), was opened in 2002
and incorporates the latest educational-delivery technology,
including interactive videoconferencing, linking all the University’s
campuses. Teaching and tutorial spaces are designed to support
effective course delivery with face-to-face teaching supported by
presentation technology. Facilities include Harvard-style lecture
theatre and seminar rooms; a learning resource centre; and six
computer laboratories. There is swipe-card access to the campus
from 6am till midnight every day of the week.
In common with all Southern Cross students, those at the
Tweed Gold Coast campus have 24/7 access to the internet and
online journal articles, books and other electronic publications. If
students need a hard copy of a book, they can search the other
campuses’ shelves online as well as those of affiliated universities
and place an order for the publication, which will be delivered
within a few days, at no charge. The campus library has notebook
computers with wireless access to the internet and the University
network for students to use in the library, as well as scanners, CD
burners, video and DVD players, photocopiers, printers and PC
workstations.
Southern Cross University is expanding its presence with the
development of a new Gold Coast campus located in Queensland
(QLD) adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport and just 400 metres
from North Kirra Beach. This new Gold Coast campus is
approximately two kilometres from the existing Tweed Heads
campus. It is planned that if and when CRICOS registration is
approved, most bachelor degree programs that are currently
located at the Tweed Heads campus will relocate to the Gold
Coast campus where it is also planned to offer the Bachelor
of Laws. The Tweed Heads campus will become primarily a
postgraduate campus with a focus on postgraduate business
and tourism and hotel management programs and professional
doctorates in business, education and Indigenous philosophies.
The Gold Coast is a multicultural city of 500,000 people, famous
as a tourist destination with its extensive shopping plazas,
sporting and cultural facilities and events, wildlife sanctuaries,
sun-drenched beaches, and theme parks such as Sea World,
Movieworld, Wet ‘n’ Wild and Dreamworld. The Tweed Heads
campus is located 10 minutes from Coolangatta International
Airport, a gateway to all capital cities in Australia and to some
overseas destinations. Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, is
a little over one hour’s travel by road.
A varied range of housing options is available close to the
Tweed Heads campus, beaches, river, schools and shopping.
Free membership is provided to the adjacent Tweed Heads
Bowls Club, which offers meals and other service facilities, and
the campus is in easy reach of shopping malls and the central
business district. General services, including medical and dental
services and sporting facilities, are readily available off campus in
the local community.
All Southern Cross University campuses are linked
electronically for coursework and research purposes.
accommodation
It is recommended that students coming to the Tweed Gold Coast book temporary accommodation
prior to arrival. The International Office can advise on appropriate temporary accommodation while
suitable longer-term accommodation is being sought.
www.scu.edu.au/international
Students at the Tweed Gold Coast live off campus, which is also an option in Lismore and Coffs
Harbour. The most popular type of off-campus accommodation is a house or unit shared with other
students, where students do their own cooking and share the cost of household expenses. Both
furnished and unfurnished off-campus rental accommodation is available.
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The University places a high priority on ensuring that international students have access to
appropriate accommodation on or close to its campuses. All students are assisted in finding suitable
accommodation. On-campus College accommodation is available at both the Lismore and Coffs
Harbour campuses. Students live in self-catering units, which comprise two to six bedrooms and
shared living, bathroom and cooking facilities. Students are responsible for buying food and for
cooking and cleaning for themselves.
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Sydney
Adelaide
Location
Lismore to Sydney
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Self-drive
90 mins
13 hrs
9.5 hrs
–
4 hrs
2.5 hrs
Lismore to Tweed Gold Coast
–
2.5 hrs
70 mins
Tweed Gold Coast to Sydney
80 mins
12 hrs
10.5 hrs
–
2 hrs
90 mins
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8 hrs
7 hrs
Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
90 mins
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5 hrs
Coffs Harbour to Lismore
–
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Bus/Train
Lismore to Brisbane
Tweed Gold Coast to Brisbane
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VIC
Canberra
Melbourne
TAS
Hobart
associated
providers
Please note that General Information about Student Services and
Support at Southern Cross University on pages three to 13 as
well as information on Learning Resources and Equipment and
Facilities provided within the course information sections of this
prospectus, only pertain to the three Southern Cross University
campuses at Lismore, Coffs Harbour and Tweed Gold Coast
and do not reflect the Support Services, Learning Resources
and Equipment and Facilities at any Associated Providers.
For information on our Associated Providers please go to the
websites provided at the end of their entries in this prospectus.
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Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
•
Master of Professional Accounting (12-unit)
•
Master of Professional Accounting (16-unit)
•
Master of Community Development:
www.scbit.edu.au/uni_mcd.htm
•
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Sydney
Perth
Sydney is Australia’s premier city built around a vast harbour. The
city enjoys a warm temperate climate and boasts many tourist
attractions as well as a number of beaches, bays and national
parks in close proximity to the city. Its 4.5 million people come
from 180 nations, speaking 140 languages, making Sydney one
of the most multicultural cities in the world.
The Australian School of Tourism and Hotel Management, in
collaboration with Southern Cross University, offers SCU’s Master
(Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate) of International
Tourism and Hotel Management at a central location in Perth,
the capital city of Australia’s largest state, Western Australia.
Perth enjoys a warm temperate climate, an outdoor lifestyle and
a comparatively low cost of living. The School has won many
awards for tourism education and training over the past decade.
www.asthm.com.au
Sydney College of Business and Information Technology
(SCBIT)
Southern Cross University (SCU) has an educational collaboration
with SCBIT to offer a range of SCU courses, namely:
•
Doctor of Business Administration
•
Master of Business Administration
Students of these courses are enrolled as SCU students and
subject to SCU rules and regulations. They study SCU curriculum
and study materials, sit SCU assessment and exams, under SCU
quality assured conditions and are taught by SCU-approved
SCBIT teaching staff. SCBIT Campus is in the Sydney CBD,
within a few minutes walk of Sydney’s Central Railway Station,
Darling Harbour and Chinatown. www.scbit.edu.au
The location of each course is included in the listing on the
inside cover of this prospectus.
academic year
Postgraduate coursework courses operate on an academic year of either three sessions or three
trimesters.
Programs running in sessions offer units in Session 1 and Session 2. A few offer units in Session 3.
Sessions commence in February (Session 1), June (Session 2) and November (Session 3). Some
programs have more than one intake per year.
Programs running in trimesters offer units in all trimesters. Trimesters commence in January
(Trimester A), May (Trimester B) and August/September (Trimester C). Most programs have intakes in
every trimester.
Research degrees and the thesis stage of professional doctorates operate on an academic year of
two enrolment periods, the first extending from January 1 to June 30 and the second extending from
July 1 to December 31.
Principal Dates
Session One
Trimester A
mid-February
Orientation
mid-January
late February
Start of Trimester
late January
Exams
end of May
Exams
late April
End of Session
early June
End of Trimester
early May
Session Two
Trimester B
Orientation
mid-June
Orientation
early May
Start of Session
end of June
Start of Trimester
mid-May
Exams
end of September
Exams
mid-August
End of Session
mid-October
End of Trimester
late August
Session Three
Trimester C
Start of Classes
early November
Orientation
late August
Exams
early February
Start of Trimester
early September
End of Session
mid-February
Exams
early December
End of Trimester
mid-December
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Orientation
Start of Session
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For further details on specific programs check individual program entries in this prospectus and the
inside cover.
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teaching and assessment
8
Course Teaching and Assessment Methods
Units available for study by international students
in the University’s courses are delivered utilising
a range of teaching methods but most will have
regular scheduled face-to-face contact with
the unit teaching staff. This is necessary so that
students can meet their visa requirement that
at least 75% of their course be studied in this
mode. The duration and frequency of contact
may vary from course to course and even from
unit to unit. The range of face-to-face activity
will also vary with some units utilising traditional
lectures and tutorials, laboratories, workshops,
and classes while others will make use of a
range of other forms of teaching including but
not limited to practicums, individual supervision,
workplace internships, etc.
Some units may only be available by Distance
Education or in Online mode when individual
students wish to study them. It is acceptable
for international students to study these units
in these modes provided they do not in total
exceed more than 25% of the units undertaken
in their course. The information provided in this
prospectus for each course under the heading
Teaching Methods is indicative only within these
broader parameters.
Assessment methods can also be expected
to vary from course to course and unit to unit
and can be expected to change from time to
time in line with University policy, academic best
practice and trends, and individual academics’
professional judgement and determination of
assessment methods appropriate to the units
being delivered. The information provided in this
prospectus under the heading of Assessment
Methods is indicative only and does not limit
the range of assessment items that may be
employed.
student services
and support
International Office Student Support Services
Electronic Access to Library Resources
Southern Cross University is committed to
providing all students with the support services
to help achieve a successful academic and
personal experience. The University prides itself
on providing international students with a very
high level of support. International students on
all three regional campuses are provided with a
range of specialist services, which include:
Our electronic services include access to
subject-specific and multidisciplinary databases.
If students have access to the internet they can:
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pre-departure information
•
airport reception at the nearest airport to
the campus of study
•
accommodation assistance
•
comprehensive orientation
•
student advisors
•
English language assistance
•
organisation of social activities and
excursions
visa and health insurance advice
•
a farewell function for graduating students
International Student Learning Assistance
International students have access to learning
assistance through the International Office to
assist with academic writing, study techniques
and exam preparation.
The Library provides an extensive range of
resources and services: books, journals,
databases and full-text electronic journals,
electronic books, inter-library loans and
document supply, and professional staff to assist
students to become independent learners.
Libraries are located at Lismore, Coffs Harbour,
and Tweed Gold Coast campuses and can be
accessed electronically. Information on all Library
services is available from the Library home page
at: www.scu.edu.au/library
•
renew and reserve books online
•
send requests for books, photocopies of
articles and other material
•
send requests for subject searches
•
search our full-text databases and
electronic journals
•
access electronic books
•
access a range of internet resources
•
access the catalogues of other university
libraries
The Distance Education Library Service
This service is dedicated to providing resources
and assistance to Southern Cross University
distance education students. The service
allows distance education students to access
University Library material, obtain copies of
journal articles and other material, make subject
or topic searches, make interlibrary loans, and
enjoy borrowing privileges from other libraries.
Using Other Libraries and Reciprocal
Borrowing
University libraries in Australia extend reciprocal
borrower status to students of Southern Cross
University. To take advantage of this service
students take their current student photo ID card
and proof of enrolment to the university library
from which they wish to borrow. Charges may
apply at some libraries.
www.scu.edu.au/international
University Library
access the Southern Cross University
Library catalogue
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Accessing the University
Accessing the Internet
SCU Connect enables students to become part of Southern
Cross University’s online community as quickly as possible by
providing access to all relevant information. Southern Cross
University students are provided with access to a range of internet
and computing services both on and off campus, including:
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My Enrolment
Southern Cross University students can use the on-campus
computer labs, which provide fast access to the internet; they
can make use of the wireless network using their own laptops or
access the free dial-in modem service from off campus. Students
are provided with 15 hours internet access per week via the
University’s dial-in modem service.
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MySCU (your University online)
IT Support
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library catalogues and electronic resources
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a personal SCU webmail address
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dial-up access via our modem banks
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on-campus computing labs
Support is offered across all campuses for our students via the
IT Call Centres. A comprehensive range of frequently asked
questions (FAQs) is also kept up to date on the website:
www.scu.edu.au/scuconnect
www.scu.edu.au/scuconnect
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www.scu.edu.au/international
MySCU – Your University Online
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MySCU brings together all the online resources available to
Southern Cross University students and provides access to:
Student Computer Labs
Our general purpose computing labs are well equipped and
available to students on each of the University campuses
and centres. Support staff provide assistance with the use of
technology in the computing labs and orientation sessions are
available for students at the beginning of each session. Wireless
access points are also strategically placed around each of our
campuses enabling connection to the internet and web services
with students’ own laptops.
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learning resources and facilities associated with the units a
student is studying, including lecturer announcements
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the Library and its electronic databases and catalogues
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student administration and other areas of the University
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timetables for lectures and exams
Audio Visual and Multimedia Services
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access to grades each session/ trimester
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a personal calendar and address book
A variety of services are available from the Multimedia Centre
located on Lismore campus including:
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the latest University news and events happening around the
campuses and beyond
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video/audio editing
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duplication service
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student classifieds
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all format conversion – Video System conversion
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software and software updates
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specialised multimedia production support
MySCU is available to all Southern Cross University students
through a password login. All new students are able to access
an SCU user name and password when they receive their offer of
enrolment from the University.
Other Support Services
The Office of Sport and Cultural Activities (OSCA)
OSCA, located at the Lismore campus, works closely with
student associations at the University to provide sporting and
cultural events throughout the year.
Counselling Service
Should individuals have problems with any aspect of their
personal or academic life while a student at Southern Cross
University, our free confidential counselling services may be able
to help. Our counsellors offer caring and confidential assistance
to all members of the University community at the Lismore, Coffs
Harbour and Tweed Gold Coast campuses.
The Chaplaincy and Multifaith Service
By helping to connect people this service seeks to serve the
University community during the ordinary and the crisis times
of life. A number of issue-based forums and other lunchtime
meetings are held regularly. Chaplaincy support is ecumenical
and multifaith in nature and maintains strong links with the major
denominational churches and faiths in the region. For more
information email: chaplaincy@scu.edu.au
The Lismore campus offers a fully accredited medical practice
offering a range of general practitioner services, with a limited
service also available at Coffs Harbour campus. Medical facilities
are available in close proximity to the Tweed Gold Coast campus.
Students with Disabilities
Childcare Facilities
Southern Cross University’s Children’s Centre, on campus at
Lismore, caters for 39 children aged from six weeks to five years,
and operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
School attendance is compulsory for all children in Australia aged
between six and 15 years of age, with most children commencing
school at five years of age. In Australia there are two main types
of schools: government (which are public schools) and private
schools.
It is an immigration policy that school-age dependants of
international students undertake formal schooling while they are in
Australia. Students will need to provisionally enrol their children in
a school before leaving their home country and will normally have
to pay the school fees one session in advance.
For a list of schools in the area of the three Southern Cross
University campuses go to the ‘Student Life’ section of
www.scu.edu.au/international/office/index.php/dds
For a full list of public schools in New South Wales:
www.schools.nsw.edu.au
For a full list of public schools on the Gold Coast:
www.bcl.com.au/goldcoast/schools.htm
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations regulates the education and training sector’s
involvement with overseas students studying in Australia on
student visas. It does this through the ESOS Act legislative
framework. This protects Australia’s reputation for delivering
quality education services and the interests of overseas students,
by setting minimum standards and providing tuition and financial
assurance.
The ESOS Act mandates a nationally consistent approach to
registering education providers so that the quality of the tuition
and care of students remain high. The professionalism and
integrity of the industry is further strengthened by the ESOS
www.scu.edu.au/international
The University has a number of services and aids to assist with
the special needs of students who have disabilities or chronic
health problems. Each campus has parking for students with a
disability and wheelchair access to teaching and learning rooms
and facilities. Any prospective student who thinks they might
have such a need or has concerns regarding their mobility,
accommodation, library usage, exams or note-taking, or would
like to discuss any aspect of life on campus, should contact the
Disability Officer at each campus. For more information visit
www.scu.edu.au/disability
Schools for Dependants of International Students
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Healthcare Services
Lismore is also well served with other modern long daycare
centres, preschools and family daycare centres. Students at
the Coffs Harbour and Tweed Gold Coast campuses also have
access to numerous childcare centres in the district.
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Act’s interface with immigration law. This imposes visa-related
reporting requirements on both students and providers. A simple
explanation of the framework is the Easy Guide to ESOS:
aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/EasyGuide_ESOS.htm
Cost of Living
One of the great advantages of living in Lismore, Coffs Harbour
or the Tweed Gold Coast is the cheaper cost of living compared
with that in Australia’s major capital cities. In particular,
accommodation costs in Lismore and Coffs Harbour are much
lower than in the major cities. This can lead to major savings. In
general, a budget of $A205–$A350 per week (pw) should cover
all non-tuition costs associated with studying at the University,
including rent, food, public transport, Overseas Student Health
Cover, textbooks and course materials. It should be noted that
this does not include purchasing or running a car or bringing
family members to Australia. Students with school-age children
should also be aware that school fees in local schools are
between A$5,500 and A$6,500 per child per year.
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www.scu.edu.au/international
An example of a weekly budget is as follows:
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CareerHub is an SCU web-based portal that provides an
electronic communication hub between students and recent
graduates and the University’s Career Service – providing
information useful to job seeking and career planning.
Students of the Coffs Harbour and Tweed Gold Coast campuses,
as well as those studying by distance education, can access
further information at: www.scu.edu.au/studentservices
Careers Advisory Service
Southern Cross University provides helpful vocational counselling
for students. The Careers Advisor at the Lismore campus can
help with course and career choices, counselling, library and
resources and casual employment. Regular seminars and
workshops are held to develop résumé writing and interview
skills. The service also invites employers to visit the University
for information sessions and interviews with final year students.
Casual work and graduate employment is advertised on
CareerHub, an online job board accessed through MySCU.
English Language Programs Academic Preparation
TOTAL
$A205–$A350 pw
This budget is an indication only, as accommodation costs will
vary depending on the type chosen and other costs will be
dependent on lifestyle.
English language programs are available for students at all
three campus locations to assist students who do not meet
the University’s English language entry requirements. These
programs vary in length depending on the needs of individual
students, and are aimed at preparing students for universitylevel study. Students who do not meet the English language
entry requirement but fulfil the remaining admission requirements
are generally made a package offer to an appropriate English
language program and to the degree program that they have
chosen. Satisfactory completion of the English Language
Academic Preparation Program requirements will provide students
with the skills and confidence in English needed to succeed in
university-level study.
Employment
Four-week English Academic Preparation
International students with work permits may work for up to 20
hours per week during the study period and unlimited hours
during the session breaks. Permission to work is automatically
granted upon receiving a student visa. Casual employment
opportunities are most abundant on the Gold Coast; however,
it is recommended that students focus on the demands of their
studies during the study period.
The University encourages all students from non-English
speaking backgrounds who do meet the English language
entry requirement to undertake the four-week English Academic
Preparation Program to ease their entry to Australian university
study and enhance their chances of success. Teaching and
learning methods in Australia are different from those in many
countries. Research, analysis, debate, presentations, active class
participation, group work, case studies and ongoing assessment
are features of Australian higher education that students may
Accommodation (shared)
A$80–A$150 pw
Food
A$40–A$80 pw
Bills
A$20 pw
Transport
A$15 pw
Health costs
A$15 pw
Entertainment
A$15–50 pw
Academic costs (books, etc)
A$20 pw
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lecture listening techniques
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listening for specific information
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extended vocabulary development specific to study areas
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presentation and seminar skills
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discussion and tutorial participation techniques
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critical reading skills
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text analysis
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skimming and scanning reading techniques
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key word searches
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library research methods – compiling bibliographies
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journal and web search skills
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pronunciation
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problem solving
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group work activities
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information about the culture of Australian universities.
Masters Foundation Program
Southern Cross University has collaborated with Queensland
International Business Academy (QIBA) to develop a unique
masters foundation program that provides English language
training as well as one core masters unit to students planning to
undertake Master of Business Administration or the Master of
Business Administration in Hotel and Tourism Management.
IELTS 5.5
or
TOEFL 525
EAS
5 WEEKS
EAS/Masters
Foundation
Course
1 Masters
Unit 15
Weeks
1st
Trimester
3 Masters
Units
2nd
Trimester
4 Masters
Units
3rd
Trimester
4 Masters
Units
For further information, go to:
www.qiba.qld.edu.au/courses/qiba-and-southern-crossuniversity-linked-programs
Scholarships
The University offers a limited number of competitively awarded
scholarships to international students undertaking postgraduate
research programs. All Masters degree by Research and
PhD applicants are automatically considered for one of these
scholarships.
The University does not offer scholarships to international
students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate coursework
programs. However, there are a large number of scholarships
offered by the Australian Government to students from a range of
countries through programs such as the Australian Development
Scholarship (ADS) program, Australian Leadership Awards, and
the various Endeavour scholarship programs. Information about
these can be viewed at www.australianscholarships.gov.au/
www.scu.edu.au/international
This intensive English Program teaches the language, cultural and
academic skills required for tertiary study in Australia.
For more information visit: www.scu.edu.au/international
IELTS 5.0
or
TOEFL 500
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Applicants must meet the academic and work experience
requirements for the MBA and have English language proficiency
equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in any band).
Students with IELTS 5.0 may undertake an extended 20-week
EAS/Masters Foundation Program. Students with scores
lower than IELTS 5.0 need to contact the International Office
of Southern Cross University regarding the minimum English
language preparation period required for direct entry into the
MBA.
QIBA
Southern Cross University
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Students undertaking this program can expect to learn:
core unit from the Master of Business Administration, Master
of Business Administration–Master of Professional Accounting
package or the Master of Business Administration in Hotel and
Tourism Management (MNG00720: Foundations of Management),
as well as Computer Research Skills and English for Academic
Study. The course is conducted three times each year.
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not be familiar with in their home country. This course presents
a great opportunity to become familiar with the unique aspects
of Australian education and to understand what is needed to be
successful at an Australian university.
The duration of the English for Academic Study (EAS)/Masters
Foundation Course is 15 weeks. The course includes one
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admission
requirements
Admission requirements for each course are
listed under individual entries in this prospectus.
Admission requirements generally include:
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an academic qualification, and
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English language proficiency, and
in some cases
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work experience.
A research proposal is required for professional
doctorates in business administration,
Indigenous philosophies and education.
Country profiles issued by the National Office for
Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) are used,
where possible, to determine the Australian
equivalent of an overseas qualification.
English Language
Requirements
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Most Postgraduate Coursework Awards
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For Graduate Entry Bachelor degrees other
than those in Education, Graduate Certificates,
Graduate Diplomas other than those in
Education, and coursework Masters degrees
listed in this prospectus, the University’s English
language requirement is:
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Academic IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in
any band; or
Professional Accounting package, or Master of
Business Administration in Hotel and Tourism
Management, but who do not meet the
University’s English language requirement.
Education Degrees Leading to Provisional
and Conditional Accreditation with the NSW
Institute of Teachers
For the Bachelor of Education (Secondary),
Graduate Diploma of Education and Bachelor
of Teaching (Primary), the University’s English
language requirement is:
Academic IELTS 7.5 with no less than 8.0 in
Speaking and Listening, and no less than 7.0 in
Reading and Writing.
Note: The minimum requirement for Provisional
and Conditional Accreditation in NSW after
completion of an Education degree is Academic
IELTS 7.5 with no less than 8.0 in Speaking and
Listening, and no less than 7.0 in Reading and
Writing.
Masters Degrees by Thesis and PhDs
Masters Degrees by Thesis and PhDs require:
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Academic IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in
any band; or
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TOEFL 580 with no less than 5.0 in the Test
of Written English; or
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computer-based TOEFL 237 with no less
than 5.0 in the essay rating; or
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equivalent.
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TOEFL 550 with no less than 4.5 in the Test
of Written English; or
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computer-based TOEFL 213 with no less
than 4.5 in the essay rating; or
The Doctor of Business Administration, the
Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies and the
Doctor of Education require:
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equivalent.
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IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band;
or
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TOEFL 600 with no less than 5.0 in the Test
of Written English; or
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computer-based TOEFL 250 with no less
than 5.0 in the essay rating; or
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equivalent.
Academic English programs are available for
students who do not meet the English language
requirement. A pathway program – English
for Academic Study/Masters Foundation
Program – is offered to students who meet the
academic and work-experience requirements
of the Master of Business Administration,
Master of Business Administration–Master of
Professional Doctorates
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postgraduate
courses
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business
Roy Mumu, CEO National Road Authority, PNG
Suman Sen,
Master of Business Administration
Student from West Bengal, India
Graduated in 2007
Master of Business Administration
‘The support made it possible...to complete
the required assignments and exams. The
unit contents were structured to meet
industry needs and as a student I could easily
apply this to real work situations…
I was on a career plateau before I studied the
MBA program and am now the CEO of the
National Roads Authority in PNG. I would like
to personally thank SCU staff for making a
difference in my career.’
Master of Business
Administration
Master of Business
Administration (Advanced)
Course Summary
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
Masters (Advanced)
Duration
16 months (fast-track), 20 or 24
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
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School
Graduate College of Management
Admission, Enrolment www.scu.edu.au/international
and General Enquiries
Graduate College of Management www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
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MBA, MBA (Advanced),
GradDipBusAdmin
‘Excellent learning assistance and the student-friendly
faculties are one of the best things about studying at
SCU.
The smaller class sizes provide more interaction with
the lecturers. The lecturers have real-world experience
and are very friendly.
The Tweed Gold Coast is a beautiful place with a
relaxed lifestyle perfect for students who are away from
their family and friends, and the growing economic
region of the Coast provides professional opportunities.’
communication skills through practical
assessment activities.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MBA or the
MBA (Advanced) must have:
• completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree and at
least one year of professional work
experience, or demonstrated academic
or professional standing equivalent to
these requirements (a minimum of four
to five years of relevant professional
experience with at least one year in a
management or high-level supervisory
role would be acceptable), and
• demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with no
band less than 5.5, or equivalent), and
CRICOS Course Codes MBA (fast-track): 016180D;
MBA: 065486B; MBA (Advanced)
(fast-track): 065487A; MBA
(Advanced): 054934G;
GradDipBusAdmin: 047649D
• provided evidence of aptitude
necessary to succeed in the program
such as references, awards, social or
business achievements.
Total Units
Please complete Evidence of Employment
History found at www.scu.edu.au/
international/office/index.php/dds/?cat_
id=188#cat188 and forward with the
completed application form.
MBA: 12; MBA (Advanced): 16;
GradDipBusAdmin: 8
About this Course
The Master of Business Administration
(MBA) and the Master of Business
Administration (Advanced) (MBA
(Advanced)) are designed to provide
students with the business knowledge
and practical skills needed to succeed
in today’s competitive global markets.
Students will have the opportunity to
gain a wide knowledge of management
disciplines and develop the ability to
successfully evaluate environmental
factors and ethical challenges as well as
capitalise on students’ current skill set
while enhancing problem solving and
Career Opportunities
This globally recognised qualification is
designed to help achieve career goals and
enhance earning potential or it may assist
graduates in changing career direction.
generalist MBA by choosing any six
electives from the range available or
choose from the following specialist
streams:
Information Systems Management,
International Business, Marketing,
Accounting and Finance, Tourism, and
Supply Chain Management.
Students can also select some units from
the specialist streams that are largely
offered by distance education or online:
Entrepreneurship and New Venture
Creation, Human Resource Management,
Sport Management, and Corporate
Sustainability. Students are limited to
studying 25 percent of their course by
online and/or distance learning, and in
each compulsory study period each
student must be studying at least one unit
that is not distance or online.
Completion of the MBA (Advanced)
involves study of a further four elective
units.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MBA a
candidate shall successfully complete
twelve (12) units comprising:
• all units listed in Part A of the Schedule
of Units, and
• six (6) units from Part B.
To be eligible for the MBA (Advanced) a
candidate shall successfully complete:
• all the requirements for the MBA, and
Major Areas of Study
The MBA course consists of six core
units and six elective units that can be
customised to meet individual educational
requirements. Students can study a
• four (4) units from Part B of the
Schedule of Units.
The MBA course also has early exit
points that recognise specific levels of
achievement. Students completing four
(4) units from the Schedule of Units
are eligible for the award of Graduate
Certificate in Business Administration,
while students completing eight (8) units
are eligible for the award of Graduate
Diploma in Business Administration.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MBA students
may fast-track their studies by completing
four units per trimester to complete the
course in one year. Alternatively, they may
spread their study load and complete the
course in 16 months.
MBA (Advanced) students may fast-track
their studies by completing four units
per trimester to complete the course
in 16 months. Alternatively, they may
spread their study load to complete the
course in 20 or 24 months, depending
on unit availabilities and subject to course
progression rules.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Schedule of Units
Distance education or online unit. Students can study
up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
not distance or online.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus in
each trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to the
GCM downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/
index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Each student receives a comprehensive
study materials package for each unit.
This includes a prescribed textbook, and
a package of printed study materials. In
addition to class (face-to-face or online)
participation and printed study materials,
students have access to an online website
dedicated to each unit of study.
Assessment Methods
The course incorporates progressive
assessment and examinations. Students
are assessed in each unit on the basis
of written and oral assignments. These
may be business reports, case studies,
presentations, research studies and/
or plans. Full details of assignments are
contained in the study guide for each unit.
Equipment and Facilities
The Masters courses offered on campus
at the Tweed Gold Coast are designed to
maximise learning potential and ensure
that students receive individual attention
from lecturers. Classes are run weekly
and are normally of three hours duration
delivered in both day and evening
sessions to fit with career and lifestyle
commitments. On-campus students have
unlimited internet and email access and
can connect to the University’s catalogues,
online full-text journal databases and online
book and article request service.
www.scu.edu.au/international
ACC03043 Corporate Governance #
BUS00747 Critical Issues for Management #
MNG03258 Managing Sustainable Organisations #
Supply Chain Management
MNG03280 Global Procurement
MNG03281 Logistics Management
MNG03282 Contract Management in a Global
Context
Implementation Management
MNG00785 Project Management
MNG00916 Operations and Quality Management #
MNG03227 Asset Management #
MNG03228 Risk Management #
#
Graduate College of Management
PART A
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for Managers
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MNG00716 Strategic Management
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
PART B
ECO00720 Economics for Management
LAW00701 Corporation and Securities Law
LAW00720 Legal Studies
MNG01720 Organisational Behaviour
MNG00784 Industry Based Project * #
MNG00789 Action Research and Evaluation * ** #
MNG03047 Qualitative Research Methods
MNG03048 Quantitative Research Methods
Accounting / Finance
ACC00712 Business Accounting
ACC00713 Corporate Reporting
ACC00714 Managerial Accounting
ACC00717 Taxation Practice
ACC00716 Corporate Finance
FIN00723 International Finance for Managers
Entrepreneurship and New Venture
Creation
MNG00737 Entrepreneurship #
MNG03219 New Venture Creation #
MNG03208 Intellectual Property: Management
and Commercialisation #
MNG00743 Management of Small Enterprises #
Human Resource Management
MNG00704 Human Resource Development #
MNG00724 Human Resource Management
MNG00725 Industrial Relations #
MNG00786 International and Comparative Human
Resource Management #
Information Management
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management
ISY00740 E-Business for Managers
MNG00785 Project Management
International Business
FIN00723 International Finance for Managers
MKT00724 International Marketing
MNG00786 International and Comparative Human
Resource Management #
MNG00723 International Business
Marketing
MKT00724 International Marketing
MKT00726 Business to Business Marketing #
MKT03220 Marketing in Retail and Service
Environments
MKT00728 Strategies in Marketing
Communications
Sport Management
HMS00721 Sports Law #
MKT00723 Sport Marketing and Public Relations #
MNG00781 Event and Facility Management #
HMS00782 Performance Management in Sport #
Technology Management
MNG03280 Global Procurement
MNG03281 Logistics Management
MNG03282 Contract Management in a Global
Context
MNG03227 Asset Management #
MNG03228 Risk Management #
Tourism
MKT00905 Strategic Marketing of Destinations
and Hotels
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism
Issues
Corporate Sustainability
* Double-weighted unit
** Enrolment requires the prior approval of the GCM
Director.
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to five years of relevant professional
experience with at least one year in a
management or high-level supervisory
role would be acceptable), and
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Schedule of Units
PART A
MNG00723 International Business
MKT00724 International Marketing
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent),
and
MNG00786 International and Comparative
Human Resource Management #
FIN00723 International Finance for Managers
MNG00716 Strategic Management
provided evidence of aptitude
necessary to succeed in the program
such as references, awards, social or
business achievements.
MNG00785 Project Management
PART B
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for
Managers
Career Opportunities
Master of International
Business
Course Summary
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Graduate College of Management
www.scu.edu.au/international
ECO00720 Economics for Management
ISY00740 E-Business for Managers
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MKT00728 Strategies in Marketing
Communications
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
MNG00916 Operations and Quality Management #
MNG01720 Organisational Behaviour
MNG03047 Qualitative Research Methods
Award Abbreviations MIntBus, GradDipIntBus
The MIntBus provides a comprehensive
learning experience of international
business and international management
including international business,
international marketing, international
human resource management, strategic
management, project management and
international financial management.
CRICOS Course
Codes
MIntBus (fast-track):
033009G; MIntBus: 065495A;
GradDipIntBus: 047700F
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
Total Units
MIntBus: 12; GradDipIntBus: 8
About this Course
Graduate College of Management
BUS00747 Critical Issues for Management #
Major Areas of Study
Admission, Enrolment www.scu.edu.au/international
and General Enquiries
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ACC03043 Corporate Governance #
The course is designed for experienced
management professionals or graduates
in any discipline as well as those seeking
a change in career direction. By acquiring
a greater understanding of the challenges
of doing business internationally and
developing their global business skills,
graduates may enhance their opportunities
for career advancement.
The Master of International Business
(MIntBus) provides students with
specialist skills in international business
management. The course is ideal for those
who have experience in management
and seek to better meet the challenges
of managing in today’s rapidly changing
global context. The MIntBus is designed
to provide students with a thorough
theoretical and practical ability to critically
discuss the implications for business within
the global economy.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MIntBus
must have:
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement (a minimum of four
To be eligible for the award of MIntBus a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than twelve (12) units comprising:
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
six (6) units from Part B.
Subject to the completion of units in
accordance with the rules, students
completing eight units may exit with
a Graduate Diploma in International
Business.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MIntBus students
may fast-track their studies by completing
four units per trimester to complete the
course in one year. Alternatively, they may
spread their study load and complete the
course in 16 months.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
MNG03048 Quantitative Research Methods
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
MNG03219 New Venture Creation #
MNG03258 Managing Sustainable Organisations #
#
Distance education or online unit. Students can study
up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
not distance or online.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to
the GCM downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/
gcm/index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules,
including Award Rules for the Graduate Diploma, and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master of
Business Administration.
Master of Management
Course Summary
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Graduate College of
Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MMangt, GradDipMangt
CRICOS Course
Codes
MMangt (fast-track):
065498J; MMangt: 030220F;
GradDipMangt: 066826A
Total Units
MMangt: 12; GradDipMangt: 8
About this Course
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement (a minimum of four
to five years of relevant professional
experience with at least one year in a
management or high-level supervisory
role would be acceptable), and
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent),
and
•
provided evidence of aptitude
necessary to succeed in the program
such as references, awards, social or
business achievements.
Career Opportunities
This qualification is designed to help
achieve career goals and enhance earning
potential or it may assist graduates in
changing career direction.
Major Areas of Study
The MMangt course consists of twelve
units. Students can select from over thirty
available units enabling their degree to
be customised to meet their educational
requirements. They can study a generalist
MMangt by choosing any twelve units from
Information Systems Management,
International Business, Marketing,
Accounting and Finance, Tourism, and
Supply Chain Management.
Students can also select some units from
the specialist streams that are largely
offered by distance education or online:
Entrepreneurship and New Venture
Creation, Human Resource Management,
Sport Management, and Corporate
Sustainability. Students are limited to
studying 25 percent of their course by
online and/or distance learning, and in
each compulsory study period each
student must be studying at least one unit
that is not distance or online.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MMangt
a candidate shall successfully complete
not less than twelve (12) units from the
Schedule of Units.
Subject to the completion of units in
accordance with the rules, students
completing four (4) units from the Schedule
of Units are eligible for the award of
Graduate Certificate in Management, while
students completing eight units may exit
with a Graduate Diploma in Management.
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The Master of Management (MMangt)
is designed to provide students with
specialist business management
knowledge and practical skills needed
to succeed in today’s competitive
global markets. Students will have the
opportunity to gain a wide knowledge
of management disciplines, be able to
evaluate environmental factors and ethical
challenges, and have an understanding of
cultural diversity, as well as being able to
capitalise on their skill set while enhancing
problem solving and communication skills
through practical, work-based assessment
activities.
Applicants for admission to the MMangt
must have:
the range available or choose from the
following specialist streams:
Graduate College of Management
Location
Admission Requirements
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MMangt students
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may fast-track their studies by completing
four units per trimester to complete the
course in one year. Alternatively, they may
spread their study load and complete the
course in 16 months.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Graduate College of Management
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Schedule of Units
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MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
MKT03220 Marketing in Retail and Service
Environments
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People
MNG03219 New Venture Creation #
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for
Managers
ACC00716 Corporate Finance
FIN00723 International Finance for Managers
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management
MKT00724 International Marketing
ACC03043 Corporate Governance #
MKT00726 Business to Business Marketing #
BUS00747 Critical Issues for Management #
MKT00728 Strategies in Marketing
Communications
MNG03258 Managing Sustainable Organisations #
MNG00716 Strategic Management
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
MNG01720 Organisational Behaviour
MNG00723 International Business
MNG00724 Human Resource Management
MNG00725 Industrial Relations #
MNG00737 Entrepreneurship #
MNG00743 Management of Small Enterprises #
MNG03208 Intellectual Property: Management
and Commercialisation #
MNG00785 Project Management
MNG00786 International and Comparative
Human Resource Management #
MNG00789 Action Research and Evaluation # * **
MNG00916 Operations and Quality Management #
FIN00919 Investment Analysis and Portfolio
Management
MNG01301 Industry Related Project I #
ISY00740 E-Business for Managers
MNG01302 Industry Related Project II #
ECO00720 Economics for Management
MNG01303 Industry Related Project III #
LAW00720 Legal Studies
MNG01304 Industry Related Project IV #
LAW00730 Law of Finance and Securities
MNG01305 Industry Related Project V #
LAW00701 Corporation and Securities Law
MNG01306 Industry Related Project VI #
* Double-weighted unit
** Enrolment requires the prior approval of the GCM
Director.
Distance education or online unit. Students can study
up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
not distance or online.
#
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to
the GCM downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/
gcm/index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules,
including Award Rules for the Graduate Diploma, and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master of
Business Administration.
Master of Professional
Accounting
Course Summary
Tweed Gold Coast
12-unit Masters
Program Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
16-unit Masters
Program Duration
16 months (fast-track), 20 or 24
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Graduate College of Management
Admission,
Enrolment and
General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations MPA, GradDipAcc
12-unit MPA (fast-track): 033015J;
12-unit MPA: 065475E; 16-unit
MPA (fast-track): 065476D; 16unit MPA: 054936E; GradDipAcc:
055689G
Total Units
12-unit MPA: 12; 16-unit MPA: 16;
GradDipAcc: 8
Applicants for admission to the 12-unit
Graduate MPA must have:
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, and
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Applicants for admission to the 16-unit
Non-graduate MPA must have:
•
evidence of relevant work experience,
and
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent),
and
About this Course
The Southern Cross University Master
of Professional Accounting (MPA) is
designed for non-accounting business
professionals seeking a career change
and planning to move into the fields of
accounting, taxation, economics, law and
management. For those already working
in the accounting and finance industry,
•
any other evidence of aptitude
necessary to succeed in the program
such as references, awards, social or
business achievements.
Applicants should include their curriculum
vitae or résumé with their application.
Studying the MPA is a strategic career
move, which may provide opportunities for
work in a range of industries. Accountants
develop the ability to solve problems,
liaise with clients, and manage people,
departments and organisations.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of our MPA meet the
educational eligibility requirements of
Australia’s peak accounting bodies: the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Australia, CPA Australia and the National
Institute of Accountants.
Major Areas of Study
Students do not study specialist streams.
Core studies include accounting, taxation,
economics and law.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MPA a
graduate candidate (a candidate who
has already completed a degree) shall
successfully complete not less than twelve
(12) units comprising:
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units.
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CRICOS Course
Codes
Admission Requirements
Career Opportunities
Graduate College of Management
Location
the MPA can formalise their skills, making
them eligible for professional membership.
The course can develop students’
specialist knowledge in these areas and
enhance their ability to manage complex
accounting and business issues.
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Sid Singh
Student from Mumbai, India
Master of Supply Chain Management
(MSCM)
‘I chose SCU because of the course
and the location on the Tweed Gold
Coast. The lecturers have industry
experience and there is a good student
to staff ratio, which means that I
receive excellent support from the
teaching and academic staff.
There is a good mix of cultures and
a nice atmosphere on campus. The
study materials were provided by
SCU, which was very helpful. I would
recommend study at SCU.’
To be eligible for the award of MPA a nongraduate candidate (a candidate who has
not completed a degree) shall successfully
complete not less than sixteen (16) units
comprising:
•
Graduate College of Management
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•
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all units in Part A of the Schedule of
Units, and
four (4) units from Part B.
The MPA course also has early exit
points that recognise specific levels of
achievement. Subject to the completion
of units in accordance with the rules,
students completing four units may exit
with a Graduate Certificate in Accounting
and those completing eight units may exit
with a Graduate Diploma in Accounting.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). 12-unit MPA
students may fast-track their studies
by completing four units per trimester
to complete the course in one year.
Alternatively, they may spread their study
load and complete the course in 16
months.
16-unit MPA students may fast-track
their studies by completing four units
per trimester to complete the course
in 16 months. Alternatively, they may
spread their study load to complete the
course in 20 or 24 months, depending
on unit availabilities and subject to course
progression rules.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Schedule of Units
PART A
ACC03032 Issues in Accounting Theory
ACC00712 Business Accounting
ACC00713 Corporate Reporting
ACC00714 Managerial Accounting
ACC00715 Auditing and Assurance Services
ACC00716 Corporate Finance
ACC00717 Taxation Practice
ACC00718 Accounting Information Systems
ECO00720 Economics for Management
LAW00701 Corporation and Securities Law
LAW00720 Legal Studies
MAT00722 Quantitative Methods for Commerce
PART B
FIN00723 International Finance for Managers
MNG01720 Organisational Behaviour
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MKT00724 International Marketing
MNG00716 Strategic Management
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
MNG00724 Human Resource Management
MNG00785 Project Management
MNG03280 Global Procurement
MNG03281 Logistics Management
MNG03282 Contract Management in a Global
Context
MNG03068 Supply Network Strategy
ISY00740 E-Business for Managers
Please note that not all units are offered on campus in
each trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to the
GCM downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/
index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master of
Business Administration.
Master of Supply Chain
Management
Major Areas of Study
ECO00720 Economics for Management
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
This course provides a strong core
of supply chain specific studies
including global procurement, logistics
management, contract management,
risk management and supply network
strategy, while through a broad range of
electives allowing specialist study in related
fields including international business,
accounting, marketing and human
resource management.
School
Graduate College of
Management
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
MNG01302 Industry Related Project II *
To be eligible for the award of MSCM a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than twelve (12) units comprising:
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management
(please note that this course is currently
under review)
Course Summary
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MSCM, GradDipSCM
CRICOS Course Codes
MSCM (fast-track): 048630G;
MSCM: 065483E;
GradDipSCM: 051880G
Total Units
MSCM: 12; GradDipSCM: 8
About this Course
The Master of Supply Chain Management
(MSCM) is designed to provide students
with specialised knowledge and skills
required to manage the entire supply
chain. This course meets the needs of the
emerging supply chain management field,
by equipping managers with the expertise
to find new ways to collaborate and
cooperate with supply chain partners. The
MSCM can also develop the knowledge
needed to devise effective new processes
in finance, production and marketing to
minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MSCM
must have:
•
Career Opportunities
The MSCM is designed to provide
students with the fundamentals of
supply chain management and the skills
to analyse the market and technology,
thereby strengthening the employer
organisation.
•
six (6) units from Part B.
The MSCM course also has early exit
points that recognise specific levels of
achievement. Subject to the completion
of units in accordance with the rules,
students completing four units may exit
with a Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain
Management and those completing eight
units may exit with a Graduate Diploma in
Supply Chain Management.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MSCM students
may fast-track their studies by completing
four units per trimester to complete the
course in one year. Alternatively, they may
spread their study load and complete the
course in 16 months.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Schedule of Units
PART A
MNG00785 Project Management
MNG03068 Supply Network Strategy
MNG03228 Risk Management #
MNG03280 Global Procurement
MNG03281 Logistics Management
MNG03282 Contract Management in a Global
Context
PART B
ACC00712 Business Accounting
ACC00714 Managerial Accounting
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MKT00724 International Marketing
MNG00716 Strategic Management
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
MNG00723 International Business
MNG00724 Human Resource Management
MNG01301 Industry Related Project I *
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
* Required for accreditation with the Chartered Institute
of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
#
Distance education or online unit. Students can study
up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
not distance or online.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus in
each trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to the
GCM downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/
index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master of
Business Administration.
www.scu.edu.au/international
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
ISY00740 E-Business for Managers
Graduate College of Management
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
completed a Graduate Certificate or
Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain
Management, Management, or
Business Administration, or
demonstrated evidence of academic
or professional standing equivalent to
this, and
•
FIN00723 International Finance for Managers
ACC00716 Corporate Finance
ACC00718 Accounting Information Systems
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for Managers
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Master of Technology and
Management
Course Summary
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Graduate College of Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
PART B
MNG00916 Operations and Quality Management #
ACC00712 Business Accounting
ACC00714 Managerial Accounting
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management
To be eligible for the award of MTM a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than twelve (12) units comprising:
MNG00785 Project Management
MTM, GradDipTechMangt
•
MNG03281 Logistics Management
CRICOS Course
Codes
MTM (fast-track):
059056G; MTM: 065484D;
GradDipTechMangt: 066827M
six (6) units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
six (6) units from Part B.
Total Units
MTM: 12; GradDipTechMangt: 8
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MTM must
have:
•
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MNG03258 Managing Sustainable Organisations #
ISY00740 E-Business for Managers
The Master of Technology and
Management (MTM) is designed to
provide students with knowledge of the
processes, techniques and technology,
and the management issues involved in
the application of technology.
Graduate College of Management
BUS00747 Critical Issues for Management #
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
About this Course
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Management, Strategic Information
Systems, Accounting and Finance,
Marketing, Economics, Legal Studies,
International Business, Entrepreneurship
and New Venture Creation, Intellectual
Property, E-Business, Supply Network
Strategy, Global Procurement, Integrated
Logistics, Asset and Risk Management.
•
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement (a minimum of four
to five years of relevant professional
experience with at least one year in a
management or high-level supervisory
role would be acceptable), and
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent),
and
provided evidence of aptitude
necessary to succeed in the program
such as references, awards, social or
business achievements.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Technology and
Management is designed for those
working in the fields of technology,
engineering and science, who are looking
to move into a business management role.
Major Areas of Study
The MTM course consists of six core
units and six elective units that can be
customised to meet students’ educational
requirements. Areas of study include:
Subject to the completion of units in
accordance with the rules, students
completing four units may exit with a
Graduate Certificate in Technology and
Management and those completing eight
units may exit with a Graduate Diploma of
Technology and Management.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MTM students
may fast-track their studies by completing
four units per trimester to complete the
course in one year. Alternatively, they may
spread their study load and complete the
course in 16 months.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Schedule of Units
PART A
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for
Managers
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
MNG00716 Strategic Management
ECO00720 Economics for Management
LAW00720 Legal Studies
MNG00723 International Business
ACC00716 Corporate Finance
MNG00737 Entrepreneurship #
MNG03219 New Venture Creation #
MNG03208 Intellectual Property: Management
and Commercialisation #
ACC03043 Corporate Governance #
MNG03068 Supply Network Strategy #
MNG03280 Global Procurement
MNG03282 Contract Management in a Global
Context
MNG03227 Asset Management #
MNG03228 Risk Management #
#
Distance education or online unit. Students can study
up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
not distance or online.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to
the GCM downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/
gcm/index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules,
including Award Rules for the Graduate Diploma, and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master of
Business Administration.
Master of Business
Administration and Master
of Professional Accounting
Course Summary
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
MBA and MPA Duration 24 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Graduate College of
Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MBA, MPA
CRICOS Course Codes
MBA: 065486B; MPA: 065475E
Total Units
MBA and MPA: 18
About this Course
This program has been specifically
packaged to enable students to complete
the Master of Business Administration
(MBA) and then seek direct admission into
the Master of Professional Accounting
(MPA) with advanced standing. Students
entering the program through this
specifically packaged stream will be able
to maximise their study opportunities by
completing fewer units overall.
To be eligible for this special package,
students must be admitted into the MBA
program first. Students who successfully
follow the recommended MBA sequence
are then eligible for direct entry to the
12-unit MPA program receiving advanced
standing for six of the required 12 MPA
units. Students who complete the masters
package in this way will only be required to
complete 18 units to receive two Masters
awards.
Admission Requirements
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent),
and
Please complete Evidence of Employment
History found at www.scu.edu.au/
international/office/index.php/dds/?cat_
id=188#cat188 and forward with the
completed application form.
Career Opportunities
This program is geared to business
professionals and non-accounting
graduates who want to fast-track their
business management career.
students undertake nine units per year to
complete the program in two years.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Schedule of Units
Core MBA units
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for
Managers
MKT00720 Marketing Management
Professional Recognition
Graduates of our MPA meet the
educational eligibility requirements of
Australia’s peak accounting bodies: the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Australia, CPA Australia and the National
Institute of Accountants.
Major Areas of Study
The masters package gives candidates the
opportunity to develop key business and
management disciplines with specialisation
in accounting principles and practices.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
The masters package requires students
to complete 18 units in the recommended
sequence to be eligible to receive two
Masters awards. Students must first
complete the recommended sequence of
12 MBA units, comprising six core units,
four accounting units and two law units to
satisfy the requirements of the MBA and to
be eligible for admission to the MPA with
six units of advanced standing. Students
must then complete the sequence of
six core accounting units from the MPA
program to satisfy the requirements of
the masters package. Please refer to the
Schedule of Units.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). Masters package
MNG00716 Strategic Management
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
Accounting MBA units
ACC00712 Business Accounting
ACC00713 Corporate Reporting
ACC00714 Managerial Accounting
ACC00717 Taxation Practice
Law MBA units
LAW00701 Corporations and Securities Law
LAW00720 Legal Studies
Core MPA units
ACC03032 Issues in Accounting Theory
ACC00715 Auditing and Assurance Services
ACC00716 Corporate Finance
ACC00718 Accounting Information Systems
ECO00720 Economics for Management
MAT00722 Quantitative Methods for Commerce
Please note that not all units are offered on campus in each
trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to the GCM
downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/index.
php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules for the MBA and for
the MPA, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master of
Business Administration.
www.scu.edu.au/international
•
completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree and
at least one year of professional
work experience, or demonstrated
academic or professional standing
equivalent to these requirements
(a minimum of four to five years of
relevant professional experience with
at least one year in a management or
high-level supervisory role would be
acceptable), and
provided evidence of aptitude
necessary to succeed in the program
such as references, awards, social or
business achievements.
Graduate College of Management
Applicants for admission to the masters
package must have:
•
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Dr Andy Woo, Managing Director of ASEAN Novell
Corporation, Malaysia
Doctor of Business Administration
‘Completing the SCU DBA is the most enriching task
and experience I have been through. Continuous learning
is required in upholding one’s sustainable competitive
advantage.
I strongly encourage others to complete this as a
strategic move up the professional career ladder.’
Doctor of Business
Administration
a qualification equivalent to an
Honours or Masters degree, and
•
a minimum of two years of
appropriate experience or professional
practice, and
•
English language proficiency
(Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band
less than 6.5, or equivalent).
Course Summary
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
DBA Program Duration 36 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Graduate College of Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
DBA
CRICOS Course Code
DBA: 064045B
Total Units
24
About this Course
Graduate College of Management
www.scu.edu.au/international
The Southern Cross University Doctor
of Business Administration (DBA), under
the International Centre for Professional
Doctorates, is a research-based
management program aimed at enhancing
the candidate’s managerial capacity to
make a significant, original contribution to
knowledge and practice in their profession.
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A DBA will challenge and inspire, and see
candidates become experts in their fields
of interest. The DBA graduate will be able
to apply sound research methodologies in
a practical context, thereby enabling them
to deliver specialist knowledge to their
industry or organisation. These high-level
skills and knowledge, together with their
management experience will see them
become highly sought authorities in their
industries.
The program is one of the largest and
most prestigious in Australia, attracting
participants from across the Asia-Pacific
region.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the DBA must
have:
•
a recognised Masters degree in any
discipline, or
an Australian Honours degree in any
discipline at upper second level or
better, or
Applicants are required to submit a brief
research proposal on a research topic
that is a business topic or topic with
strong business relevance. The Research
Proposal should be 800–1000 words in
length, legible and in good English. It must:
•
outline the general topic area of the
research;
•
describe the applicant’s experience in
the topic area;
•
provide a brief description of the
research problem i.e. what does the
research aim to find out?
•
explain why this research is
important;
•
explain why the applicant is interested
in this research area.
The submission must be verified by
signature and a statement that the
submission has been written by the
applicant and is an original work.
Career Opportunities
The DBA is emerging globally as the
pinnacle in business qualifications with
graduates assuming ever more senior roles
in corporations and governments.
Major Areas of Study
The thesis topic will be determined by, and
agreed to, by the candidate, the Director,
International Centre for Professional
Doctorates, and the approved supervisor.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of a DBA, a
candidate shall successfully complete
twenty-four (24) units of study and
research. At least two-thirds of these units
shall require completion of a thesis, or
equivalent research project. The units shall
comprise those listed in the Schedule of
Units below. The 24 units are split across
three stages of study.
Stage 1 – Postgraduate units (4 units)
These provide a solid theoretical
background and are designed to build on
the candidate’s professional expertise by
exposing them to the leading ideas in their
field. Candidates with a credit average
Masters degree may be granted advanced
standing for these four postgraduate
units allowing them to progress to the
Preparatory Stage.
Stage 2 – Preparatory Stage (4-unit
equivalent)
This stage introduces candidates to
research design, and the methodologies,
tools and techniques of research.
Qualitative Research Methods (one
unit) provides advanced knowledge of
qualitative research methods enabling
the candidate to evaluate, design
and successfully undertake complex
postgraduate qualitative research projects.
Quantitative Research Methods (one
unit) provides the candidate with an
understanding of, and experience in,
statistical data analysis. Postgraduate
Research Proposal (two-unit equivalent)
assists the candidate to undertake a
literature search and prepare a review of
the literature related to their proposed
research area. The final research proposal
will identify a research problem and
the major research concepts involved,
outline the basic theory and justify the
recommended approach to investigate the
research problem or issue.
In order to proceed to the thesis stage, a
candidate must achieve a credit average
for the postgraduate and preparatory
stage units.
Stage 3 – Thesis (16-unit equivalent)
The thesis consists of an approved
program of supervised research study.
Typically a thesis will comprise a review
of the relevant literature; presentation of
the theoretical framework underpinning
the research; specification of the research
design and methodology used; description
of data collection; analysis of data;
interpretation of results; and discussion of
conclusions and implications.
Note: To qualify for the DBA award,
candidates are required to submit a thesis
with a standard of English acceptable to
the University. To achieve this standard,
supervisors may direct candidates to seek
language assistance and candidates will
be required to pay for any final editing of
the thesis.
The academic year is based on both
trimesters and enrolment periods (EPs).
There are three trimester study periods
each calendar year and two EPs.
A trimester is 15 weeks and comprises 1012 weeks teaching and applies to Stages
1 and 2 of the program. An EP of six
months runs from either 1 January to 30
June (EP1) or 1 July to 31 December (EP2)
and applies to Stage 3 of the program
(thesis stage).
Schedule of Units
Stage 1
4 units from current postgraduate unit offerings
relevant to the proposed research project and as
approved by Director of Professional Doctorate
programs
Stage 2
EDU03263 Quantitative Research Methods
EDU03264 Professional Doctorate Research
Proposal (two-unit equivalent)
Stage 3
MNG89022 Doctorate of Business Administration
Thesis (16-unit equivalent)
Candidates are supported by regular
classes, excellent printed study materials
and online resources. Classes for each
unit are typically conducted once weekly,
Monday to Friday, and are normally of
three hours duration. Each candidate
receives a comprehensive study materials
package for each unit. This includes a
prescribed textbook, and a package of
printed study materials. In addition to class
(face-to-face or online) participation and
printed study materials, candidates have
access to an online website dedicated to
each unit of study. It is a great networking
and study facility that allows candidates to
chat about study issues, post questions
regarding assessment tasks and interact
with other candidates and their lecturer
through discussion boards.
Stage 2 – Preparatory Stage
For the research methods units candidates
are provided with study materials, including
prescribed textbook, readings and study
guide and meet once weekly for tutorials.
The research proposal unit is delivered as
an independent study unit to candidates.
All learning materials are delivered in print
and online. The unit has been designed
to enable candidates to work with their
supervisors and other candidates in the
cohort so as to interact as one community
of learners in the MySCU discussion
forums on the Doctoral Candidate Centre
website.
Stage 3 – Thesis Stage
Upon completion of the DBA Preparatory
Stage, a supervisor is appointed to
support the candidate for the remainder
of the program. Candidates can
communicate regularly with supervisors via
email, phone, fax, and regular face-to-face
meetings. The DBA thesis consists of an
approved program of supervised research
study agreed to by the candidate, the
DBA Director, the candidate’s approved
supervisor and the Professional Doctorate
Committee. There is no formal syllabus for
the thesis component as candidates are
expected to proceed in accordance with
an approved research plan.
The Doctoral Symposia are held twice
yearly at the Tweed Gold Coast Campus.
At the Symposium, candidates will have
the opportunity to meet other candidates,
compare progress, exchange tips and
explore different research methodologies.
Candidates will also receive advice from
experts in a broad range of research
areas, confirm examination requirements,
network with business leaders and develop
ongoing associations and dialogue
with fellow candidates. Attendance is a
condition of candidature.
Assessment Methods
The assessment items for the
postgraduate units are often based on the
candidate’s workplace, allowing them to
transfer their newly learned skills to the
workplace and gain benefits immediately.
Each unit is typically assessed using
two assignments, which may include
case studies, business reports and
presentations, and one examination. Full
details of assignments are contained in the
study guide for each unit.
The preparatory stage units are assessed
based on the research outputs. The
postgraduate units and the preparatory
stage units are awarded grades of High
Distinction, Distinction, Credit or Pass. In
order to proceed to the thesis stage, a
candidate must achieve a credit average
for the postgraduate and preparatory
stage units.
The thesis is not formally assessed during
the writing period, but is submitted for
examination to external examiners upon
completion. The Professional Doctorate
will be awarded after the thesis has been
examined and determined to meet the
requirements of the award.
Equipment and Facilities
DBA candidates have access to the
contemporary facilities of the Tweed
Gold Coast Campus, which include
Harvard-style lecture theatre and seminar
rooms; learning resource centre; modern
computing and online facilities including
online full-text business journal databases,
online book and article request service and
common room. Candidates can access
campus facilities between 6:00 am and
midnight, seven days a week.
www.scu.edu.au/international
Please note that not all units are offered on campus in
each trimester. For Unit (Subject) Availability refer to the
GCM downloads page at www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/
index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Stage 1 – Business Administration Units
Doctoral Symposia
Graduate College of Management
EDU03262 Qualitative Research Methods
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
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education
Bachelor of Teaching
(Primary)
• either one full academic year (two
semester units) of study in four Key
Learning Areas;
Course Summary
• or two full academic years (four
semester units) of study in one
Key Learning Area and one full
academic year (two semester units)
of study in two other Key Learning
Areas.
Where an applicant does not
meet these entry requirements,
concurrent study of appropriate
units must be undertaken.
Location
Lismore
Bachelor Degree
Duration
minimum 12 months accelerated
course *
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Education
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
BTeach (Primary)
CRICOS Course Code
060302M
Total Units
12
* Note: Students whose initial degree meets the
prerequisites for admission for Primary graduate study as
determined by the NSW Institute of Teachers can complete
this degree in 12 months.
School of Education www.scu.edu.au/international
About this Course
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The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
(BTeach (Primary)) is a graduate-entry
initial teacher education qualification that
prepares students to teach in primary/
elementary schools. School-based,
professional experience enables preservice teachers to put theory into
practice as they observe and reflect on
the dynamics of the classroom. It also
provides opportunities for pre-service
teachers to become acquainted with
the formal and informal aspects of what
occurs in classrooms and primary schools.
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 7.5 with
a minimum of 8.0 in Listening and
Speaking, and a minimum of 7.0 in
Reading and Writing, or equivalent).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of these programs are in high
demand nationally and internationally. In
addition to teaching in primary/elementary
schools, graduates work in a range of
training and development settings in
industry, and the public service.
Professional Placement
Students complete a program of practical
in-school teaching experiences in a variety
of primary school settings.
Admission Requirements
Professional Recognition
Applicants for admission to the BTeach
(Primary) must have:
The BTeach (Primary) is approved by
the NSW Institute of Teachers. Usually,
teacher education qualifications approved
in NSW are recognised nationally and
internationally, but students need to check
with potential employers and other teacher
registration authorities in other states
and territories regarding accreditation
standards.
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree that meets
the prerequisites for admission for
Primary graduate study as determined
by the NSW Institute of Teachers as
follows. At a minimum this is eight (8)
units of discipline knowledge related
to a Key Learning Area:
Note: For graduates from a non-English
speaking background, the minimum
requirement for Provisional and Conditional
Accreditation by the NSW Institute of
Teachers after completion of an Education
degree is IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of
8.0 in Listening and Speaking, and a
minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or
equivalent.
Major Areas of Study
Students undertake units in each of the
Key Learning Areas: English, Mathematics,
Science and Technology, Human Society
and its Environment, Creative Arts, and
Personal Development, Health and
Physical Education. As well, students
undertake units in education, pedagogy
and special education.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of BTeach
(Primary) a candidate shall successfully
complete not less than twelve (12) units
comprising all units in the Schedule of
Units.
There are two sessions for this program
each year (Sessions 1 and 2). Full-time
students normally undertake 6 units per
session to complete the course in one
year.
Schedule of Units
EDU10128 Introduction to Teaching
EDU01095 Supporting Learners with Diverse
Abilities
EDU00401 English Education I: Foundations
EDU00402 English Education II: Curriculum and
Pedagogy
EDU00405 Mathematics Education II:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
TCH10294 Mathematics Education III:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU00418 Personal Development, Health,
Physical Education II: Curriculum and
Pedagogy
EDU00414 Science and Technology Education II:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDU00412 Human Society and its Environments
Education II: Curriculum and
Pedagogy
EDU00416 Creative Arts Education II:
Curriculum and Pedagogy
TCH10135 Pedagogy in Practice II: Quality
Teaching
equipment is a feature of the main
teaching venues. Many laboratories
and studios are specialised facilities for
particular disciplines. Students have
access to university computer laboratories
for individual study purposes. All enrolled
students have borrowing rights to the
University’s considerable library collection
and access to full-text journals.
TCH10136 Pedagogy in Practice III:
Differentiation
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Teaching methods include lectures,
tutorials, workshops, professional
experience in schools, and online
discussion forums. Students also complete
professional experience units during their
course, which require them to spend single
days and block periods of time in schools.
All units have academic staff to provide
regular consultation hours outside classes
where students may seek study advice and
resolve learning problems. Students are
typically required to purchase textbooks
to complete the required reading for
each unit. Most units have websites on
MySCU. International students have
access to learning assistance through the
International Office to assist with academic
writing, study techniques and exam
preparation. This support is available to all
international students.
Assessment Methods
On-campus classes are provided in
modern well equipped teaching spaces,
which may include lecture theatres,
classrooms, studios and laboratories.
Modern audiovisual and presentation
Course Summary
Applicants for admission to the GradDipEd
or the BEd(Sec) must have:
Location
Lismore, Tweed Gold Coast,
Coffs Harbour
•
Bachelor Degree
Duration
24 months
completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree in a
relevant discipline, and
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
•
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Education
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 7.5 with
a minimum of 8.0 in Listening and
Speaking, and a minimum of 7.0 in
Reading and Writing, or equivalent).
Award Abbreviations
BEd(Sec), GradDipEd
CRICOS Course Codes BEd(Sec): 036698G; GradDipEd:
016191A
Total Units
BEd(Sec): 16; GradDipEd: 8
About this Course
Career Opportunities
In addition to teaching in secondary
schools, graduates work in a range of
training and development settings in
industry, the public service, and in tourist
resorts as recreational or activities officers.
The Graduate Diploma of Education
(GradDipEd) and the Bachelor of
Education (Secondary) (BEd(Sec)) are
www.scu.edu.au/international
Equipment and Facilities
Admission Requirements
School of Education
The assessment methods used in this
course vary from unit to unit. Most units
utilise progressive assessment with marks
typically allocated across a combination
of assessment tasks due at different times
during the study period. Assessment
tasks may include a formal end of period
examination. Assessment requirements for
each unit are advised in writing to students
at the commencement of each study
period with clear guidelines, due dates,
and the weighting for each assessment
task.
Graduate Diploma of
Education
Bachelor of Education
(Secondary)
respectively one- and two-year courses
which offer graduates of disciplines
other than Education the opportunity
to gain the necessary qualifications to
become a secondary school teacher in a
curriculum specialisation. The curriculum
specialisation units are generally delivered
by practising teachers who bring firsthand experience to lectures and tutorials.
School-based, professional experience
enables student teachers to put theory
into practice as they observe and reflect
on the dynamics of the classroom. It
also provides the opportunity to become
acquainted with the formal and informal
aspects of what occurs in classrooms and
secondary schools.
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Professional Placement
Students complete a program of
practical in-school teaching experiences
throughout the course. For BEd(Sec)
students this culminates in a seven-week
in-school internship to demonstrate their
independent, professional capabilities as
secondary school teachers.
Professional Recognition
The GradDipEd and BEd(Sec) are
approved by the NSW Institute of
Teachers. Usually, teacher education
qualifications approved in NSW are
recognised nationally and internationally,
but students need to check with potential
employers and other teacher registration
authorities in other states and territories
regarding accreditation standards.
Note: For graduates from a non-English
speaking background, the minimum
requirement for Provisional and Conditional
Accreditation by the NSW Institute of
Teachers after completion of an Education
degree is IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of
8.0 in Listening and Speaking, and a
minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or
equivalent.
Major Areas of Study
Curriculum specialisations by campus
include:
School of Education www.scu.edu.au/international
Tweed Gold Coast: English, Science,
Visual Arts, Human Society and its
Environment (History, Geography, Society
and Culture, Business Studies, Legal
Studies, Economics, Indigenous Studies,
Commerce), Mathematics, Technology and
Design Studies.
Lismore: English, Music, Science,
Visual Arts, Human Society and its
Environment (History, Geography, Society
and Culture, Business Studies, Legal
Studies, Economics, Indigenous Studies,
Commerce), Mathematics, Technology and
Design Studies, Personal Development,
Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).
Coffs Harbour: English, Science,
Visual Arts, Human Society and its
Environment (History, Geography, Society
and Culture, Business Studies, Legal
Studies, Economics, Indigenous Studies,
Commerce), Mathematics, Technology and
Design Studies.
Additional specialisations are currently
being considered for all campuses.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects) –
GradDipEd
EDU01292 Curriculum Specialisation: Outdoor
Education #
To be eligible for the award of GradDipEd a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than eight (8) units comprising:
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
two (2) sequential units in a curriculum
specialisation from Part B.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
one year.
Schedule of Units – GradDipEd
PART A
EDU00221 Teaching and Learning
TCH10000 Professional Experience I
TCH10001 Professional Experience II
EDU00067 Education Studies
EDU01095 Supporting Learners with Diverse
Abilities
EDU10003 Learning Technologies
PART B
EDU01153 Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts I
EDU01154 Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts II
EDU01021 Curriculum Specialisation: Personal
Development, Health, Physical
Education I (Movement)
EDU01022 Curriculum Specialisation: Personal
Development, Health, Physical
Education II (Lifestyle)
TCH10271 Curriculum Specialisation:
Technology Studies I
TCH10272 Curriculum Specialisation:
Technology Studies II
TCH10303 Curriculum Specialisation: Human
Society and its Environment IA
TCH10304 Curriculum Specialisation: Human
Society and its Environment IIA
* With approval from the Course Coordinator, Curriculum
Specialisation units can also be completed on a crossinstitutional basis for Curriculum Specialisations not
offered at Southern Cross University.
Students wishing to complete a second Curriculum
Specialisation unit in a discipline where only one
Curriculum Specialisation unit is offered, may elect to
do an Independent Study unit directed towards that
discipline area.
#
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Course Structure and Units (Subjects) –
BEd(Sec)
To be eligible for the award of BEd(Sec) a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
two (2) sequential units in a curriculum
specialisation for a secondary
teaching major listed in Part B, and
•
for all students except graduates
pursuing the PDHPE Curriculum
Specialisation: five (5) approved
elective units, which may include units
from Part C, and
•
for graduates pursuing the PDHPE
Curriculum Specialisation only: all the
units listed in Part D.
EDU01246 Curriculum Specialisation: Science I
EDU01247 Curriculum Specialisation: Science II
TCH10007 Curriculum Specialisation: Human
Society and its Environment I
TCH10008 Curriculum Specialisation: Human
Society and its Environment II
TCH10009 Curriculum Specialisation: Teaching
Modern Languages I *
TCH10010 Curriculum Specialisation: Teaching
Modern Languages II *
EDU01145 Curriculum Specialisation:
Mathematics I
EDU01146 Curriculum Specialisation:
Mathematics II
EDU01143 Curriculum Specialisation: Music I
EDU01144 Curriculum Specialisation: Music II
TCH10174 Curriculum Specialisation: English I
TCH10175 Curriculum Specialisation: English II
EDU00499 Computing Studies/Information
Technology Curriculum # *
TCH10012 Curriculum Specialisation: Drama # *
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TCH10013 Curriculum Specialisation: Dance # *
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
two years.
Schedule of Units – BEd(Sec)
PART A
EDU10006 Introduction to Vocational Education
and Training
EDU00221 Teaching and Learning
IST00151 Independent Study: Education I
TCH10000 Professional Experience I
PART D
TCH10001 Professional Experience II
EDU10099 Movement Skills I
EDU00067 Education Studies
EDU10100 Movement Skills II
EDU01095 Supporting Learners with Diverse
Abilities
EDU10101 Movement Concepts in Education
EDU10003 Learning Technologies
EDU10102 Personal Safety and Sexual Health in
Adolescence
EDU10004 Language, Literacy and Diversity
EDU10103 Drug and Alcohol Education
TCH10002 School Internship
TCH10005 Positive Behaviour Support
PART B
EDU01153 Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts I
EDU01154 Curriculum Specialisation: Visual Arts II
EDU01021 Curriculum Specialisation: Personal
Development, Health, Physical
Education I (Movement)
EDU01022 Curriculum Specialisation: Personal
Development, Health, Physical
Education II (Lifestyle)
EDU01246 Curriculum Specialisation: Science I
EDU01247 Curriculum Specialisation: Science II
TCH10007 Curriculum Specialisation: Human
Society and its Environment I
TCH10008 Curriculum Specialisation: Human
Society and its Environment II
TCH10009 Curriculum Specialisation: Teaching
Modern Languages I *
TCH10010 Curriculum Specialisation: Teaching
Modern Languages II *
EDU01145 Curriculum Specialisation:
Mathematics I
EDU01146 Curriculum Specialisation:
Mathematics II
EDU01143 Curriculum Specialisation: Music I
* With approval from the Course Coordinator, Curriculum
Specialisation units can also be completed on a crossinstitutional basis for Curriculum Specialisations not
offered at Southern Cross University.
Students wishing to complete a second Curriculum
Specialisation unit in a discipline where only one
Curriculum Specialisation unit is offered, may elect to
do an Independent Study unit directed towards that
discipline area.
#
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Teaching methods include lectures,
tutorials, workshops, professional
experience in schools, and online
discussion forums. Students also complete
professional experience units during their
course, which require them to spend
single days and block periods of time in
schools. For BEd(Sec) students there is a
7-week internship in the final semester of
the course.
All units have academic staff to provide
regular consultation hours outside
classes where students may seek study
advice and resolve learning problems.
Students are typically required to purchase
textbooks to complete the required reading
for each unit. Most units have websites
on MySCU. International students have
access to learning assistance through the
International Office to assist with academic
writing, study techniques and exam
preparation. This support is available to all
international students.
Assessment Methods
The assessment methods used in this
course vary from unit to unit. Most units
utilise progressive assessment with marks
typically allocated across a combination
of assessment tasks due at different times
during the study period that often include
a formal end of period examination.
Assessment requirements for each unit
are advised in writing to students at the
commencement of each study period
with clear guidelines, due dates, and the
weighting for each assessment task.
Equipment and Facilities
On-campus classes are provided in
modern well equipped teaching spaces
which may include lecture theatres,
classrooms, studios and laboratories.
Modern audiovisual and presentation
equipment is a feature of the main
teaching venues. Many laboratories
and studios are specialised facilities for
particular disciplines. Students have
access to university computer laboratories
for individual study purposes. All enrolled
students in Australia have borrowing rights
to the University’s considerable library
collection and access to full-text journals.
EDU01144 Curriculum Specialisation: Music II
TCH10174 Curriculum Specialisation: English I
EDU00499 Computing Studies/Information
Technology Curriculum # *
TCH10013 Curriculum Specialisation: Dance # *
EDU01292 Curriculum Specialisation: Outdoor
Education # *
TCH10271 Curriculum Specialisation:
Technology Studies I
TCH10272 Curriculum Specialisation:
Technology Studies II
PART C
www.scu.edu.au/international
TCH10012 Curriculum Specialisation: Drama # *
School of Education
TCH10175 Curriculum Specialisation: English II
EDU01286 Environmental Education
EDU01308 Indigenous Australians in Education
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Master of Education
Course Summary
Location
Lismore
Masters Program
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Education
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
MEd
CRICOS Course Code
MEd: 056010B
Total Units
8
About this Course
The Master of Education (MEd) is a
program for practising teachers in primary
or secondary education who want to
develop specialist skills, upgrade their
qualifications, and gain preparatory skills
for research. As well as enhancing one’s
current teaching, the course opens further
career opportunities.
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
•
seven (7) units from Part B.
The course is designed for mixed mode
delivery with units supported both through
campus-based teaching and online.
Coursework units are taught through
face-to-face lectures with online support
for assignments, discussion boards, etc.
The research component of the course is
undertaken under appropriate academic
supervision and is tailored to meet the
needs of individual students.
Masters students who undertake 50%
of their study by research are eligible
to apply for PhD candidature. The 50%
would comprise the units Understanding
Educational Research, and Enquiry I:
Qualitative Research in Education and a
double-weighted research project.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
one year.
Assessment Methods
PART A
EDU00550 Understanding Educational Research
Applicants for admission to the MEd must
have:
EDU00754 Research Project # or
•
EDU00558 Professional Practice in Education I
•
EDU00755 Research Project # +
completed a teaching degree
equivalent to an Australian four-year
Bachelor degree, and
EDU00559 Professional Practice in Education II
EDU00751 Independent Study Unit I: Negotiated
Reading Course
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
ISY00550 Educational Information Technology
for the School Practitioner
ISY00551 Integrating Information Technology
into Classroom Practice
Career Opportunities
Graduates typically seek career
advancement within the following fields:
School of Education www.scu.edu.au/international
EDU01551 Enquiry I: Qualitative Research in
Education
Schedule of Units
Admission Requirements
•
leadership in school settings
•
information technology in school
settings
•
leading teacher status
•
educational research
•
lecturing in Education in tertiary
institutions.
ISY00552 Management of Information
Technology in the School
Environment
EDU00554 Educational Leadership
EDU00557 Developing School Communities
MNG00510 Mentoring for Early Career
Professionals
EDU00017 Vocational Education and Training
Studies
Major Areas of Study
EDU03135 Literacy, Diversity and Pedagogy
Specialised courses of study can be
developed to suit individual students’
needs. Examples of specialist areas
include:
EDU03134 Inclusive Education
EDU03133 Behaviour Management
EDU03138 Schooling in the Middle Years
EDU03235 Teaching the Gifted and Talented
•
Educational Leadership
#
•
Educational Information Technology
+
•
Pedagogical Practices
•
Educational Research.
Note: Students choosing to undertake the Research
Project (EDU00754 or EDU00755) must complete
EDU01551 Enquiry I: Qualitative Research in Education
prior to enrolling in the Research Project.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MEd a
candidate shall successfully complete:
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PART B
Students are provided with study materials
and have access to an online website
dedicated to each coursework unit of
study. These websites, accessed through
the University’s ‘MySCU’ facility, provide
additional up-to-the-minute information
and an opportunity for communication
between students and between students
and tutor.
Double-weighted unit
Year-long units
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Coursework units are assessed using
assignments and examination, and units
are graded fail, pass, credit, distinction
and high distinction. Research units are
assessed by outputs and are graded
satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Assessment
will meet the requirements of the School
Board, School of Education.
Equipment and Facilities
Students have access to general campus
resources including university computer
laboratories for individual study purposes.
All students have borrowing rights to the
University’s considerable library collection.
Major Areas of Study
The thesis topic will be determined by, and
agreed to, by the candidate, the School’s
Research Director and the approved
supervisor.
Course Structure and Units
To be eligible for the award of EdD, a
candidate shall successfully complete
twenty-four (24) units of study and
research. At least two-thirds of these
units shall require completion of a thesis,
or equivalent research project. The units
shall comprise those listed in the Schedule
of Units below. The 24 units are spread
across three stages of study.
Doctor of Education
Course Summary
Location*
Tweed Gold Coast and Lismore
EdD Program Duration
36 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Education
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
EdD
CRICOS Course Code
EdD: 064043D
Total Units
24
* Location for individual candidates will be discussed and
determined prior to commencement and will be based on
their intended program of study. It is possible candidates
may undertake the first one or two stages of the program
in Lismore and transfer to the Tweed Gold Coast for the
thesis.
About this Course
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to candidature,
applicants must:
•
have completed a degree equivalent
to an Australian Bachelor degree with
first class Honours or second class
Honours, first division, or
•
submit such other evidence of
general and professional qualifications
as will satisfy the Professional
Doctorates Committee that the
applicant possesses the educational
preparation and capacity to pursue
graduate studies, and
•
satisfy such additional requirements
for admission to the course, if any, as
may be prescribed by the Professional
Doctorates Committee, and
•
English language proficiency
(Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band
less than 6.5, or equivalent).
An applicant shall have professional
experience as considered acceptable by
the Professional Doctorates Committee.
Applicants are required to submit a brief
research proposal on a topic relevant
to the field of Education. The research
proposal should be 800–1000 words in
length and it must:
•
outline the general topic area of the
research;
•
describe the applicant’s interest and
experience in the topic area;
•
provide a brief description of the
research problem i.e. what does the
research aim to find out?
•
explain why this research is important;
The submission must be verified by
signature and a statement that the
submission has been written by the
applicant and is an original work.
Career Opportunities
The EdD program is particularly relevant
for those wishing to pursue leadership
positions in the professional field of
education.
Stage 1 – Postgraduate units (four units)
These provide a solid theoretical
background and are designed to build
on the candidate’s professional expertise
by exposing them to the leading ideas
in their field. Candidates with a Credit
average in a relevant Masters degree may
be granted advanced standing for these
four postgraduate units, allowing them to
progress immediately to the Preparatory
Stage.
Stage 2 – Preparatory Stage
(four-unit equivalent)
This stage introduces candidates to
research design, and the methodologies,
tools and techniques of research.
Qualitative Research Methods (one
unit) provides advanced knowledge of
qualitative research methods enabling
the candidate to evaluate, design
and successfully undertake complex
postgraduate qualitative research projects.
Quantitative Research Methods (one
unit) provides the candidate with an
understanding of, and experience in,
statistical data analysis. Postgraduate
Research Proposal (two-unit equivalent)
assists the candidate to undertake a
literature search and prepare a review of
the literature related to their proposed
research area. The final research proposal
will identify a research problem and
the major research concepts involved,
outline the basic theory and justify the
recommended approach to investigate the
research problem or issue.
In order to proceed to the thesis stage, a
candidate must achieve a credit average
for the postgraduate and preparatory
stage units.
www.scu.edu.au/international
Professional doctorates from Southern
Cross University are prestigious and attract
participants from across the Asia-Pacific
region.
have completed a degree equivalent
to an Australian Masters degree, or
School of Education
The Doctor of Education (EdD) is an
internationally recognised degree offering a
leading-edge program of academic study
aimed at professionals with extensive
experience in Education. This course
provides for candidates to develop
specialist knowledge in areas of education
or training directly related to their interests
or professional needs. The EdD graduate
will be an authority in their field, able to
apply sound research expertise in any
educational context.
•
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Stage 3 – Thesis (16-unit equivalent)
The thesis consists of an approved
program of supervised research study.
Typically a thesis will comprise a review
of the relevant literature; presentation of
the theoretical framework underpinning
the research; specification of the research
design and methodology used; description
of data collection; analysis of data;
interpretation of results; and discussion of
conclusions and implications.
To qualify for the EdD award, candidates
are required to submit a thesis with a
standard of English acceptable to the
University. To achieve this standard,
supervisors may direct candidates to seek
language assistance and candidates will
be required to pay for any final editing of
the thesis.
The academic year is based on sessions,
trimesters and enrolment periods (EPs).
There are three sessions and three
trimester study periods each calendar year
and two EPs. Sessions and trimesters are
around 15 weeks in length and apply to
Stages 1 and 2 of the program. An EP of
six months runs from either 1 January to
30 June (EP1) or 1 July to 31 December
(EP2) and applies to Stage 3 of the
program (thesis stage).
Schedule of Units
Stage 1
Four (4) units from current postgraduate
education unit offerings
Stage 2
EDU03262 Qualitative Research Methods
EDU03263 Quantitative Research Methods
School of Education www.scu.edu.au/international
EDU03264 Professional Doctorate Research
Proposal (two-unit equivalent)
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Stage 3
EDU89022 Doctorate of Education Thesis (16unit equivalent)
For Unit (subject) Availability refer to the School of
Education’s downloads page at http://www.scu.edu.
au/schools/edu/index.php/dds/ and for Specific Award
Rules and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Stage 1 – Education Units
The course is designed for mixed mode
delivery with units supported both through
campus-based teaching, through classes
or intensive workshops, with online
support for assignments, discussion
boards, etc. Candidates are provided
with study materials and have access
to an online website dedicated to each
coursework unit of study. These websites,
accessed through the University’s
‘MySCU’ facility, provide additional up-tothe-minute information and an opportunity
for communication between candidates
and between candidates and tutor.
Stage 2 – Preparatory Stage
For the research methods units candidates
are provided with study materials,
including prescribed textbook, readings
and study guide. The research proposal
unit is delivered as an independent study
unit to candidates. All learning materials
are delivered in print and online. The unit
has been designed to enable candidates
to work with their supervisors and other
candidates in the cohort so as to interact
as one community of learners in the
MySCU discussion forums on the Doctoral
Candidate Centre website.
Stage 3 – Thesis Stage
During the Preparatory Stage, a supervisor
is appointed to support the candidate
for the remainder of the program.
Candidates can communicate regularly
with supervisors via email, phone, fax, and
regular face-to-face meetings. The EdD
thesis consists of an approved program
of supervised research study agreed to
by the candidate, the EdD Director, the
candidate’s approved supervisor and
the Professional Doctorate Committee.
There is no formal syllabus for the thesis
component as candidates are expected to
proceed in accordance with an approved
research plan.
Doctoral Symposia
Doctoral Symposia are held twice yearly
at the Tweed Gold Coast Campus. At
the Symposium, candidates will have the
opportunity to meet other candidates,
compare progress, exchange tips and
explore different research methodologies.
Candidates will also receive advice from
experts in a broad range of research
areas, confirm examination requirements,
network with leaders in the profession
and develop ongoing associations
and dialogue with fellow candidates.
Attendance is a condition of candidature.
Assessment Methods
The assessment items for the
postgraduate units are often based on the
candidate’s workplace, allowing them to
transfer their newly learned skills to the
workplace and gain benefits immediately.
Each unit is typically assessed using two
assignments, which may include case
studies, reports and presentations, or an
examination. Full details of assignments
are included in the study guide for each
unit.
Assessment in the preparatory stage units
is based on the research outputs. The
postgraduate units and the preparatory
stage units are awarded grades of High
Distinction, Distinction, Credit or Pass. In
order to proceed to the thesis stage, a
candidate must achieve a Credit average
for the postgraduate and preparatory
stage units.
The thesis is not formally assessed during
the writing period, but is submitted for
examination to external examiners upon
completion. The Professional Doctorate
will be awarded after the thesis has been
examined and has met the requirements of
the Award.
Equipment and Facilities
EdD candidates have access to
contemporary facilities that include a
modern and well-resourced library, learning
support centres, a common room, and
modern computing and online facilities,
including online full-text journal databases
and an online book and an article request
service.
environmental science
and management
Schedule of Units
PART A
FOR03105 Fire Ecology and Management
FOR03083 Measuring Trees and Forests
FOR03085 Native Forest Silviculture
FOR03107 Plantation Silviculture
•
government forest services
FOR03082 Forest Land Use and Management
•
management of native forests
FOR03111 Natural Resources Policy
(previously Graduate Diploma of Forestry course name change subject to approval)
•
fire fighting
•
land use management
Course Summary
•
management of national parks
•
mine site rehabilitation
•
plantation management.
Graduate Diploma of Forest
Science and Management
Location
Lismore
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Environmental Science and
Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
GradDipForScMgt
CRICOS Course Codes
GradDipForScMgt: 043032C
Total Units
GradDipForScMgt: 8
About this Course
The Graduate Diploma of Forest Science
and Management (GradDipForScMgt)
opens up a wide variety of career
opportunities in the forestry industry.
The course is specifically designed for
university graduates with a background
in general or environmental sciences who
wish to specialise in forest management.
Graduates with the GradDipForScMgt
would be automatically eligible for
associate membership with the Institute of
Foresters of Australia.
Major Areas of Study
The GradDipForScMgt involves fieldwork
in eucalypt forests, rainforests, plantations,
and on farms. The course:
•
provides targeted forest science and
management education and training;
•
addresses specific national
and international demands for
postgraduate coursework training and
development in the forestry discipline,
in which the University has developed
expertise; and
•
provides an education program
leading to professional accreditation.
•
completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree in
agriculture, biology, environmental
science, ecology, environmental
management or a related area, and
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
•
all units in Part A of the Schedule of
Units, and
•
two (2) units from Part B.
Admission Requirements
•
Career Opportunities
Australia has a shortage of qualified
foresters creating high demand for
graduates across a wide variety of roles.
Typically, graduates may find employment
in the following fields:
To be eligible for the award of
GradDipForScMgt a candidate shall
successfully complete not less than eight
(8) units comprising:
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
one year.
FOR03084 Forest Operations
FOR03108 Wood Science and Utilisation
FOR03081 Forest Health: Pests and Disease
Management
FOR03110 Agroforestry and Farm Forestry
FOR03019 Extension and Advisory Services
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Most units involve one two-hour lecture
per week and one two-hour or three-hour
laboratory session or tutorial per week.
Most units are supported by student study
guides containing background notes,
supplementary readings and exercises.
Fully equipped specialist laboratories
provide students with direct access
to relevant state-of-the-art technical
support (e.g. environmental analysis
laboratory, geographic information systems
(GIS), computing facilities, field forestry
equipment).
Assessment Methods
Assessment varies for each unit. It
generally comprises a mix of assessment
types, including laboratory- and
readings-based assignments, seminar
presentations, field and investigation
reports, and formal practical and written
examinations.
Equipment and Facilities
Facilities include fully equipped scientific
laboratories, including a wood science
laboratory, and tools for forestry fieldwork.
Students have access to university
computer laboratories for individual study
purposes. All students have borrowing
rights to the University’s considerable
library collection.
www.scu.edu.au/international
Applicants for admission to the
GradDipForScMgt must have:
Each unit of the degree usually includes
one laboratory session per week in fully
equipped specialist laboratories (including
a wood science laboratory and tools for
forestry fieldwork) or in the field.
FOR03106 Plant Physiology and Ecology
School of Environmental Science and Management
Employment prospects for graduates of
this course are excellent with the National
Association of Forest Industries indicating
that strong industry growth will continue
to increase demand for degree-qualified
foresters.
Professional Recognition
PART B
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Master of Environmental
Science
Career Opportunities
•
Graduates typically seek career
advancement within the following
fields:
School of Environmental Science and Management www.scu.edu.au/international
Course Summary
Location
Lismore
•
environmental planning
Masters Program
Duration
12 months
•
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
national parks and protected area
management
School
School of Environmental Science
and Management
•
environmental protection
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
•
environmental impact assessment
and monitoring
Award Abbreviation
MEnvSc
•
CRICOS Course Code
MEnvSc: 043033B
environmental education and
interpretation.
Total Units
MEnvSc: 8
About this Course
The Master of Environmental Science
(MEnvSc) is a flexible program for
professionals working in environmental
science and management who want to
upgrade their qualifications and develop
specialist skills. Environmental issues are
a key concern for governments, industry
and communities and a postgraduate
qualification in environmental science
opens up a wealth of emerging career
opportunities.
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AGR03072 Soil Processes
AGR03089 Water and Catchment Management
AGT03090 Land Degradation and Rehabilitation
Specialised courses of study can be
developed to suit individual students’
needs. Examples of specialist areas
include:
BIO03074 Commercial and Recreational
Fisheries Management *
•
BIO03077 Plant Identification and Conservation
Environmental Planning and
Environmental Management
Processes
•
Environmental Management Research
Methods
•
Marine Management and Marine
Ecology
Applicants for admission to the MEnvSc
must have:
•
Forest Environments Management
and Forestry Operations Management
•
•
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Management
•
Water and Pollution Management and
Soils and Nutrients Management.
Admission Requirements
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Schedule of Units
BIO03073 Wetland Ecosystems
Biological Conservation
•
Masters students who undertake 50% of
their study by research are eligible to apply
for PhD candidature.
Major Areas of Study
•
completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree in an
area relevant to the planned course of
study, and
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
one year.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MEnvSc a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than eight (8) units from the Schedule
of Units.
BIO03075 Coastal Marine Ecosystems
BIO03076 Protected Area Management
BIO03092 Aquaculture Management
BIO03093 Fisheries Biology
BIO03094 Principles of Coastal Resource
Management
BIO03095 Coral Reefs on the Edge
BIO03096 Global Climate and Oceans Systems
BIO03097 Marine Communities as Sentinels of
Change
BIO03098 Marine Systems Science and
Management
BIO03099 Pollution of the Marine Environment
BIO03100 Science for Management
BIO03101 Survey Design
BIO03102 Sustainable Use of the Marine
Environment
BIO03103 Wildlife Conservation
BIO03201 Ecological Restoration and
Monitoring
BIO03202 Marine Mammals: Biology and
Conservation
CHE03078 Environmental Chemistry
ECO03079 Environmental Economics
ENO03200 Ecotechnology
ENV03117 Environmental Planning
FOR03019 Extension and Advisory Services
FOR03081 Forest Health: Pests and Disease
Management
FOR03082 Forest Land Use and Management
FOR03083 Measuring Trees and Forests
FOR03084 Forest Operations
FOR03085 Native Forest Silviculture
FOR03105 Fire Ecology and Management
FOR03106 Plant Physiology and Ecology
FOR03108 Wood Science and Utilisation
FOR03110 Agroforestry and Farm Forestry
FOR03111 Natural Resources Policy
GLY03086 Coastal Biogeochemistry
GLY03112 Coastal Geomorphology and
Sedimentology
GLY03113 Geographical Information Systems
IST03115 Environmental Research Project II #
ISY03087 Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis
MAT03088 Quantitative Analysis
SCI03071 Environmental Research Project I #
Double-weighted unit
#
* Distance or online unit. Students can study up to 25
percent of their course by online and/or distance
learning, but in each compulsory study period each
student must be studying at least one unit that is not
by distance or online.
For each coursework unit students will
attend a two-hour lecture and a 2–3 hour
tutorial/practical each week. Some units
are delivered in ‘intensive’ mode (one week
preparation, one week face-to-face, and
two weeks to complete assessments).
Most units provide or make available
study guides containing background
notes, readings and exercises. Most
units are serviced by a dedicated website
containing further notes, assessments,
exercises, readings, resources and internet
links. Fully equipped specialist laboratories
provide students with direct access
to relevant state-of-the-art technical
support (e.g. analytic chemistry machines,
computing facilities, field equipment).
Assessment Methods
Assessment varies for each unit
and generally comprises a
mix of assessment types,
including laboratory- and
readings-based assignments,
seminar presentations, field and
investigation reports, and formal
practical and written examinations.
Research units require students to
complete a short thesis.
Facilities include fully equipped scientific
(biology, molecular biology, chemistry,
geography, geographic information
systems and remote sensing, fisheries,
palaeoecology, geology, soil science,
forestry and geochemistry) laboratories.
Students have access to a large
collection of general sampling and field
equipment, including several boats and
4WD vehicles, fish and animal sampling
equipment, sediment samplers, diving
equipment and an underwater video
recorder, geotechnical and geochemical
data collection equipment, and a portable
weather station and data logger. The
laboratories are fully equipped with
advanced analytical equipment, especially
for geochemistry, microscopy and genetic
analysis; they also include full computing,
geographic information system and
remotely sensed data analysis facilities.
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FOR03107 Plantation Silviculture
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Equipment and Facilities
School of Environmental Science and Management
ENS03104 Waste Technology
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
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Applicants’ degrees should be in a relevant
discipline in science or environmental
science, or include studies in science.
Career Opportunities
The degree is designed so that students
can integrate studies with their existing
employment and focuses on quality
science and best practice professional
skill. The degree is ideal for those seeking
to develop careers in fields such as:
• marine management and ecology
• national marine park management
• industry research into sustainable
practices
• marine-based tourism.
Master of Marine Science
and Management
Location
National Marine Science Centre
Masters Program
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
The course focuses on marine science
sustainability and management. Specialist
marine studies include marine ecosystem
management, survey design, marine
communities, marine mammals, global
climate change, marine pollution and coral
reefs.
School
School of Environmental Science
and Management
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
MMarSc&Mgt
CRICOS Course Code
MMarSc&Mgt: 066576C
Total Units
MMarSc&Mgt: 8
Course Summary
School of Environmental Science and Management www.scu.edu.au/international
About this Course
The Master of Marine Science and
Management (MMarSc&Mgt) is designed
for university graduates wanting to pursue
specialist expertise in marine science with
a focus on sustainability and management.
Students have access to the National
Marine Science Centre teaching and
research facility in Coffs Harbour, which is
equipped with purpose-built laboratories
and field equipment. The degree has both
a theoretical and a practical focus, with
field studies in a range of coastal and
marine environments, including the Solitary
Islands Marine Park and the Great Barrier
Reef. The curriculum is strongly influenced
by the needs of industry and potential
employers.
To be eligible for the award of
MMarSc&Mgt a candidate shall
successfully complete any eight (8) units
listed in the Schedule of Units.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
one year.
Schedule of Units
BIO03098 Marine Systems Science and
Management
BIO03101 Successful Sampling
BIO03100 Science for Management
BIO03097 Marine Communities as Sentinels for
Change
BIO03096 Global Climate and Oceans Systems
BIO03102 Sustainable Use of the Marine
Environment
BIO03099 Pollution of the Marine Environment
BIO03095 Coral Reefs on the Edge
BIO03202 Marine Mammals: Biology and
Conservation
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the
MMarSc&Mgt must have:
•
•
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Major Areas of Study
completed a Bachelor Degree
equivalent to an Australian Bachelor
degree in an area relevant to the
planned course of study, and
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
SCI03071 Environmental Research Project 1 #
IST03115 Environmental Research Project II #
#
Double-weighted unit
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Units at the National Marine Science
Centre in Coffs Harbour and the marine
mammals unit at Lismore are taught
intensively with a 6-day residential period
for face-to-face lectures, practicals and
field trips.
Teaching units are supported by student
study guides containing background
notes, supplementary readings and
exercises. Fully equipped specialist
laboratories provide students with direct
access to relevant state-of-the-art
technical support.
Assessment Methods
Assessment varies for each unit and
generally comprises a mix of assessment
types, including laboratory- and
readings-based assignments, seminar
presentations, field and investigation
reports, and formal practical and written
examinations.
Equipment and Facilities
Students have access to the purpose-built
National Marine Science Centre (NMSC)
located in Coffs Harbour. The Centre’s
exceptional facilities include wet and
dry analytical laboratories, a dedicated
computing laboratory, an experimental
aquarium, and an ocean-going boat
fully equipped and supported for marine
science survey and monitoring.
Students have access to science
laboratories across a range of scientific
disciplines. The laboratories are fully
equipped with advanced analytical
equipment, especially for geochemistry,
microscopy and genetic analysis. The
University also provides a large collection
of general sampling and field equipment
including several boats and 4WD vehicles,
fish and animal sampling equipment,
sediment samplers, diving equipment
and an underwater video recorder,
geotechnical and geochemical data
collection equipment, and a portable
weather station and data logger. Students
have access to university computer
laboratories for individual study purposes.
All enrolled students in Australia have
borrowing rights to the University’s
considerable library collection and access
to full-text journals.
health and
human
sciences
Graduate Diploma of
Psychology
to Psychology I and Introduction to
Psychology II.
Career Opportunities
Course Summary
successfully complete not less than eight
(8) units comprising all units listed in the
Schedule of Units.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
one year.
Location
Coffs Harbour
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Health and Human
Sciences
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology
(GradDipPsych) provides an opportunity
for graduates of other disciplines to
undertake study in Psychology. Refer to
the entry for the Postgraduate Diploma
of Psychology for information on career
opportunities for psychologists.
Award Abbreviation
GradDipPsych
GradDipPsych: 053397B
Professional Recognition
BHS20006 Personality and Social Psychology
CRICOS Course Code
Total Units
GradDipPsych: 8
The GradDipPsych comprises eight units
of study required by Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council (APAC) for entry to
the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology,
which is an accredited fourth year
course that provides the basic academic
requirement for provisional registration
as a psychologist in New South Wales
and for Associate Membership of the
Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Full registration as a Psychologist requires
completion of either a further two years of
supervision by a registered psychologist
or an approved postgraduate course
in Psychology. (These requirements are
subject to change.)
BHS20007 Learning and Memory
About this Course
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the
GradDipPsych must have:
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, and
•
completed an introductory Psychology
program, consisting of at least two
Psychology units, accredited by the
Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council (or equivalent), and
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
In practice, students who do not meet
the second criterion may be offered
the opportunity to enrol in two of the
first year Psychology units offered by
Southern Cross University: Introduction
Major Areas of Study
The areas covered in this course include
core topics required to meet the minimum
standards for accreditation by APAC. The
topics include research methods, statistics,
learning, developmental psychology, social
psychology, abnormal psychology and
psychological assessment.
There is a strong emphasis on the role of
the Scientist Practitioner model and the
application of psychological principles in
applied settings.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of
GradDipPsych, a candidate shall
BHS20001 Psychological Assessment
BHS20008 Quantitative Methods in Psychology
BHS30001 Research Methods in Psychology
BHS30002 Abnormal Psychology
BHS30003 Development across the Lifespan
BHS30004 Physiological Psychology and
Sensory Processes
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
In most units there is a lecture and
tutorial component totalling three hours
per week. In some units an interactive
workshop method is employed. In some
of the research-oriented units there is an
expectation that time will be spent away
from class to conduct data collection and
analysis. Some teaching delivery is via
video-conference or online. Considerable
use is made of Blackboard and Elluminate
to support in-class teaching.
Learning resources include public domain
software, a dedicated unit website on
MySCU for all units, textbooks, test library,
electronic journals including a disciplinespecific journal collection, and a specially
equipped laboratory space to support
laboratory components of the course.
School of Health and Human Sciences www.scu.edu.au/international
Psychology is about how we learn, think,
feel, remember, make decisions, cope
with stress and relate to other people. By
understanding these normal processes,
psychologists can identify the causes
of human problems such as anxiety,
depression, violence, criminal behaviour
and chronic medical illness and develop
ways to improve the functioning of people
who experience such difficulties.
Schedule of Units
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Assessment Methods
Assessment procedures may include
written assignments, oral presentations,
research papers, laboratory and field
research projects, video or audio
presentations, and written examinations.
Postgraduate Diploma of
Psychology
Course Summary
Location
Coffs Harbour
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Equipment and Facilities
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
The following resources are available
to Psychology students: research
laboratories, psychology computer
laboratory, and test library. Students
also have access to university computer
laboratories for individual study purposes.
All enrolled students have borrowing rights
to the University’s considerable library
collection and access to full-text journals.
School
School of Health and Human
Sciences
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
PostGradDipPsych
CRICOS Course Code
PostGradDipPsych: 053396C
Total Units
PostGradDipPsych: 8
About this Course
Psychology is about how we learn, think,
feel, remember, make decisions, cope
with stress and relate to other people. By
understanding these normal processes,
psychologists can identify the causes
of human problems such as anxiety,
depression, violence, criminal behaviour
and chronic medical illness and develop
ways to improve the functioning of people
who experience such difficulties. The
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
(PostGradDipPsych) is intended specifically
for those who have previously completed
an Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council accredited three-year sequence of
study and wish to complete a fourth year
of study in this discipline.
Admission Requirements
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Applicants for admission to the
PostGradDipPsych must have:
•
•
•
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completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree which
contains a three-year sequence
of study in Psychology which has
been accredited by the Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council,
or have completed the Graduate
Diploma of Psychology, and
performed at the level of Credit or
above in the ten (10) Psychology
units in the Bachelor degree with the
highest results, with the proviso that
all second and third level research
methods subjects shall be included
in this determination, or achieved
a credit average in the Graduate
Diploma of Psychology, and
provided evidence of the ability to
undertake a research project in an
area in which supervisory expertise
can be provided by staff in the School
of Health and Human Sciences, and
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a psychology degree are
sought after by employers, not only for
their specific psychological skills but also
their depth of training in the analysis of
human, organisational or communitywide problems, design of research,
interpretation of research findings, and a
comprehensive understanding of statistical
methods. Potential employers include
the various government departments,
particularly those connected with health,
social and disability services, youth
services, corrective services, the armed
services and education. Private industry
is also a large employer of psychologists
in the areas of management, personnel
selection and specialised consultancy
services. Psychologists are also employed
by research agencies.
Professional Recognition
This course is fully accredited by the
Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council. Completion of the
PostGradDipPsych satisfies the current
basic academic requirement for provisional
registration as a psychologist in NSW.
Registration as a psychologist requires an
additional two years of supervision in the
workplace or an approved postgraduate
qualification (e.g. Master of Clinical
Psychology).
Major Areas of Study
Students are encouraged to develop a
deeper understanding of the complex
nature of human behaviour and build
upon existing knowledge from previous
psychology studies through coursework
and research thesis.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of
PostGradDipPsych, a candidate shall
successfully complete not less than eight
(8) units comprising all units listed in the
Schedule of Units.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in
one year.
Schedule of Units
BHS40001-4 Research Thesis (four units)
BHS40005-6 Research Methods and Applied
Project
BHS40007-8 Ethics and Professional Issues
BHS40009-10 History and Philosophy of
Psychology
BHS40011-12 Advanced Seminars in
Psychology
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
This course consists of a mixture of
coursework and research units. The
research units support the completion
of an independent research project in
an area of the discipline negotiated with
relevant members of academic staff.
The coursework units complement this
research activity through the acquisition
of advanced knowledge of methodology,
ethical processes, and core conceptual
and theoretical issues. A workshop format
is employed in most of the coursework
units.
Learning resources include public domain
software, a dedicated unit website on
MySCU for some units, textbooks, test
library, electronic journals and special
journal collection.
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
The following resources are available
to Psychology students: research
laboratories, psychology computer
laboratory, and test library. Students
also have access to university computer
laboratories for individual study purposes.
All enrolled students have borrowing rights
to the University’s considerable library
collection and access to full-text journals.
Course Summary
Location
Lismore
Masters Program
Duration
18 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Health and Human
Sciences
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
MPH
CRICOS Course Codes
MPH: 065480G
Total Units
MPH: 12
About this Course
The Master of Public Health (MPH)
prepares students to take on senior
scientific or leadership roles in the public
health and healthcare fields. The degree
builds the skills necessary to carry out
research into issues relating to population
health and organisational change. Issues
to be addressed can include effective
public health systems, the development of
health policy, assessment of community
needs, planning for required health
services and the construction of disease
surveillance systems. The research
component in the course enables students
to focus on issues relevant to their
professional roles and workplace needs.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MPH must
have:
•
•
completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree in a
relevant discipline, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement, and
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Career Opportunities
Career paths are found in local, regional
and national public health systems both
in fairly stable systems such as those in
Australia and also within emerging systems
internationally.
Professional Recognition
This course meets the Australian Public
Health Education and Research Program
requirements for an MPH.
Major Areas of Study
The coursework component of this
program contains units on health and
epidemiology, leadership in public health
and evidence-based practice. There are
also two units of issues and methods in
research and one coursework elective.
The research project makes up the other
six units and is designed and carried out
by the student under the supervision of
university staff and associated public
health professionals. These projects are
often focused on issues relevant to the
professional role of the student and the
needs of their workplace.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MPH a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than twelve (12) units comprising:
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
two (2) units from Part B,
•
seven (7) units from Part C,
comprising six (6) Research Project
units and one other unit of the
student’s choice.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in 18
months.
School of Health and Human Sciences www.scu.edu.au/international
Assessment procedures may include
written assignments, oral presentations,
research papers, laboratory and field
research projects, video or audio
presentations, and written examinations.
Master of Public Health
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Schedule of Units
PART A
CMM00705Health and Epidemiology
CMM03197Leadership in Public Health
CMM03140Evidence-Based Practice
PART B
HEA00501 Issues and Methods in Research I
HEA00502 Issues and Methods in Research II
PART C
CMM03141Master of Public Health Research
Project I
CMM03142Master of Public Health Research
Project II
CMM03143Master of Public Health Research
Project III
CMM03144Master of Public Health Research
Project IV
CMM03145Master of Public Health Research
Project V
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CMM03146Master of Public Health Research
Project VI
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MNG00755 Strategic Issues in Health
Management #
MNG00724 Human Resource Management #
LAW00722 Health Law #
CMM03211Health Promotion Strategies
and Methods I: Theory and Core
Strategies
CMM03212Health Promotion Strategies and
Methods II: Advanced Strategies and
Planning
CMM03213Social Marketing
CMM03214Obesity, Weight Control and
Metabolic Health Management
Available by distance education. Students can study up
to 25 percent of their course by online and/or distance
learning, but in each compulsory study period each
student must be studying at least one unit that is not
distance or online. Note that MNG00724 is offered in a
trimester study period.
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Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
The course is designed for mixed mode
delivery with units supported both through
campus-based teaching and online.
Coursework units are taught through
face-to-face lectures with online support
for assignments, discussion boards, etc.
The research component of the course is
undertaken under appropriate academic
supervision. This is tailored to meet the
needs of individual students.
Students are provided with study materials
and have access to an online website
dedicated to each coursework unit of
study. These websites, accessed through
the University’s ‘MySCU’ facility, provide
additional up-to-the-minute information
and an opportunity for communication
between students and between students
and tutor.
Master of Public Health
Leadership
Course Summary
Location
Lismore
Masters Program
Duration
18 months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Health and Human
Sciences
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MPHL, GradDipPHL
CRICOS Course Codes
MPHL: 065482F; GradDipPHL:
054937D
Total Units
MPHL: 12; GradDipPHL: 8
About this Course
Coursework units are assessed using
assignments and examination, and units
are graded fail, pass, credit, distinction
and high distinction. Research units are
assessed by outputs and are graded
satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Assessment
will meet the requirements of the School
Board, School of Health and Human
Sciences.
The Master of Public Health Leadership
(MPHL) prepares the student for a
leadership or senior management
career in health services. The degree
offers considerable flexibility through
the choice of elective units, allowing the
student to focus on law, human resource
management or finance, in addition to the
basic concepts of public health practice.
The Master of Public Health is designed
for mid-career health professionals,
preparing them to take on senior scientific
or leadership roles in the public health and
healthcare fields.
Equipment and Facilities
Admission Requirements
Students have access to general campus
resources including university computer
laboratories for individual study purposes.
All students have borrowing rights to the
University’s considerable library collection.
Applicants for admission to the MPHL
must have:
Assessment Methods
•
completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree in a
relevant discipline, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement, and
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
•
one to two units from Part B, and
•
seven to eight units from Part C,
depending on the number of units
taken from Part B, with a maximum of
four (4) Research Project units.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
Full-time students normally undertake eight
units per year to complete the course in 18
months.
Career Opportunities
Career paths are found in local, regional
and national public health systems both
in fairly stable systems such as those in
Australia and also within emerging systems
internationally. The course is intended
specifically to prepare the candidate for a
leadership or senior management career in
health services.
The MPHL course also has early exit
points that recognise specific levels of
achievement. Subject to the completion
of units in accordance with the rules,
students completing four units may exit
with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health
Leadership and those completing eight
units may exit with a Graduate Diploma of
Public Health Leadership.
Schedule of Units
PART A
CMM00705Health and Epidemiology
Professional Recognition
CMM03197Leadership in Public Health
This course meets the Australian Public
Health Education and Research Program
requirements for an MPH.
CMM03140Evidence-Based Practice
PART B
HEA00501 Issues and Methods in Research I
Major Areas of Study
HEA00502 Issues and Methods in Research II
The coursework component of the
degree contains core units on health and
epidemiology, leadership in public health
and evidence-based practice, issues
and methods in research, and elective
units in strategic issues in health services
management, health promotion and social
marketing.
CMM03141Master of Public Health Research
Project I
CMM03142Master of Public Health Research
Project II
CMM03143Master of Public Health Research
Project III
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
The course is designed for mixed mode
delivery with units supported both through
campus-based teaching and online.
Coursework units are taught through
face-to-face lectures with online support
for assignments, discussion boards, etc.
The research component of the course is
undertaken under appropriate academic
supervision. This is tailored to meet the
needs of individual students.
Students are provided with study materials
and have access to an online website
dedicated to each coursework unit of
study. These websites, accessed through
the University’s ‘MySCU’ facility, provide
additional up-to-the-minute information
and an opportunity for communication
between students and between students
and tutor.
CMM03145Master of Public Health Research
Project V
CMM03146Master of Public Health Research
Project VI
MNG00755 Strategic Issues in Health
Management #
MNG00724 Human Resource Management #
LAW00722 Health Law #
CMM03211Health Promotion Strategies
and Methods I: Theory and Core
Strategies
CMM03212Health Promotion Strategies and
Methods II: Advanced Strategies and
Planning
To be eligible for the award of MPHL a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than twelve (12) units comprising:
CMM03213Social Marketing
Assessment Methods
Coursework units are assessed using
assignments and examination, and units
are graded fail, pass, credit, distinction
and high distinction. Research units are
assessed by outputs and are graded
satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Assessment
will meet the requirements of the School
Board, School of Health and Human
Sciences.
Equipment and Facilities
Students have access to general campus
resources including university computer
laboratories for individual study purposes.
All students have borrowing rights to the
University’s considerable library collection.
School of Health and Human Sciences www.scu.edu.au/international
CMM03144Master of Public Health Research
Project IV
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
all three (3) units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
PART C
An independent research project designed
and carried out by the student under
the supervision of university staff and
associated public health professionals, is
also central to the course. These projects
are often focused on issues relevant
to the professional role of the student
and the needs of their workplace; and
address issues such as effective public
health systems, the development of health
policy, assessment of community needs,
planning for needed health services and
the construction of disease surveillance
systems.
•
to 25 percent of their course by online and/or distance
learning, but in each compulsory study period each
student must be studying at least one unit that is not
distance or online. Note that MNG00724 is offered in a
trimester study period.
CMM03214Obesity, Weight Control and
Metabolic Health Management
Available by distance education. Students can study up
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indigenous studies
Master of Indigenous
Studies
Admission Requirements
Course Summary
•
Location
Lismore
Masters Program
Duration
18 months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Gnibi College of Indigenous
Australian Peoples
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MIndigS, GradDipIndigS,
CRICOS Course Code
MIndigS: 056222A;
GradDipIndigS: 66717F
Total Units
MIndigS: 12; GradDipIndigS: 8
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About this Course
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The Master of Indigenous Studies at
Southern Cross University is ideally
suited to both Indigenous and nonIndigenous career professionals working
with Indigenous people, communities
and organisations. The course has
been designed to generate a greater
understanding of Indigenous world
views and an awareness of working with
Individuals around trauma. Students
develop an appreciation of contemporary
social and cultural issues in the context of
Indigenous peoples’ history, values and
ways of living.
The degree offers a holistic approach
to teaching and learning that integrates
Indigenous cultural processes with action
and applied learning. Skills acquired
are equally valuable for Indigenous and
non-Indigenous workers. Candidates
will find the course balances the need
for professional development with the
opportunity to identify areas for personal
growth.
Applicants for admission to the MIndigS
must have:
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this, and
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
While a first degree in the humanities,
social sciences, business, education or
health fields/sectors is desirable prior to
admission to this program, Southern Cross
University recognises the value of related
work and life experience and may grant
admission to students based on these
criteria. Extensive work experience in both
middle management and direct service
delivery in the aforementioned fields/
sectors will be considered.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will develop the skills and
knowledge required to work across a wide
range of sectors including health services,
education and training, paralegal and
social work, environmental management,
humanities and the arts. Graduates may
seek employment as field officers in rural
and remote areas of Australia, as advisors
within the public sector, or internationally
working with Indigenous peoples in other
parts of the world.
After successfully completing the required
eight units, students may opt to graduate
with a Graduate Diploma to fast-track
their careers, although many choose to
continue their studies to complete the
Masters degree. The Master of Indigenous
Studies also provides a pathway into
the Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies,
which is administered by the University’s
International Centre for Professional
Doctorates.
Major Areas of Study
Graduates develop an understanding
of the need for a healing response to
individual, family and community pain
that many Indigenous Australians carry
as part of their life experience. This pain
is more specifically defined as the impact
of multiple traumatic trans-generational
experiences of family and community
disposition and the distress of dislocation
and dispossession. All candidates
must complete four core units in areas
relating to counsellor training, trauma and
recovery, family violence and recovery
and educating children. Elective units
associated with the Graduate Diploma
and Masters degree offer an exploration
of topics including: positive parenting;
working with adolescents, group conflict
management; loss and grief counselling;
Dadirri – Indigenous spirituality; addictions
and violence; circle of well-being and
men’s and women’s healing recovery.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MIndigS a
candidate shall successfully complete:
•
all units from Part A of the Schedule of
Units, and
•
eight (8) units from Part B.
There are two mandatory sessions for this
program each year (Sessions 1 and 2).
The MIndigS course also has an early exit
point that recognises a specific level of
achievement. Subject to the completion
of units in accordance with the rules,
students completing eight units may exit
with a Graduate Diploma of Indigenous
Studies.
Schedule of Units
PART A
CMM03177 Indigenous Counsellor Training
CMM03178 Trauma and Recovery – Experiential
CMM03179 Family Violence/Family Recovery
CMM03180 Working with Children
PART B
CMM03181 Dadirri – Indigenous Spirituality
CMM03182 Loss and Grief Group Facilitation
Counsellor Training
CMM03184 The Prun – Indigenous Group
Conflict Management
CMM03185Men’s and Women’s Healing
Recovery
CMM03186 Addictions – Violence – Spirituality
CMM03187 Positive Parenting
CMM03188 It’s My Life/Working with
Adolescents
CMM03189 Indigenous Research Theory and
Practice # *
Double-weighted unit
#
* Distance education or online unit. Students can study
up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
not distance or online.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
The Master of Indigenous Studies is built
on the principles and philosophies of
punyu or its equivalent in other Aboriginal
languages. The teaching and learning
approach integrates Indigenous cultural
processes with action or experiential
learning practices, providing graduates
with skills to help rebuild relationships
of mutual care between people. Under
Western academic definitions the
approach is cross-disciplinary, in other
words, an integration of a number of
disciplines. Under Indigenous definitions
the approach is holistic. These approaches
have been blended into educational units
which provide cognitive learning, critical
reflection and explication within a training
syllabus for multi-skilling workers in the
trauma recovery field, including issues of
mental, emotional, social, cultural, and
spiritual wellbeing, healing from domestic
violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma,
and alcohol, drug and other addictions.
All units are taught using intensive block
workshops. Core units are taught as
five-day blocks, and the electives as fourday blocks. Students are also supported
through unit websites, study guides
and consultation with staff. Through
the delivery of the course, a range of
Indigenous-based teaching and learning
experiences are utilised. These include
but are not limited to the following cultural
tools for healing: reflective and critical
discussion; narration; art; music; theatre;
emotional release counselling and body
work.
Assessment Methods
Student assessment is designed to be
formative, progressive and appropriate
to the range of units offered. A range
of assessment methods is appropriate,
including formal written assignments,
service critique, journals, reports, project
work, participation in tutorial reviews
and discussion, and one negotiated
assessment item. Care is taken that
students are not over-assessed and that
assessment includes a balanced sample
of the unit.
Equipment and Facilities
Students have access to university
computer laboratories for individual study
purposes. All enrolled students in Australia
have borrowing rights to the University’s
considerable library collection and access
to full-text journals.
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CMM03183 Recreating the Circle of Well-being
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Students are required to purchase
prescribed textbooks.
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Doctor of Indigenous
Philosophies
•
describe the applicant’s experience in
the topic area;
•
provide a brief description of the
research problem i.e. what does the
research aim to find out?
Course Summary
Location*
Tweed Gold Coast and Lismore
DIP Program Duration
36 months
•
explain why this research is important;
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
•
School
Gnibi College of Indigenous
Australian Peoples
explain why the applicant is interested
in this research area.
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
DIP
CRICOS Course Code
DIP: 063974B
Total Units
24
* Location for individual candidates will be discussed and
determined prior to commencement and will be based on
their intended program of study. It is possible candidates
may undertake the first one or two stages of the program
in Lismore and transfer to the Tweed Gold Coast for the
thesis.
About this Course
The Southern Cross University Doctor
of Indigenous Philosophies (DIP), under
the International Centre for Professional
Doctorates, is a research-based program
aimed at providing important and
specific opportunities at both national
and international levels for Indigenous
peoples, those working within Indigenous
communities, and the private and public
sector, for the progression of in-depth
studies on issues relevant to Indigenous
communal futures.
Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples www.scu.edu.au/international
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the DIP must
have:
•
•
•
a minimum of two years of
appropriate experience or professional
practice, and
English language proficiency
(Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band
less than 6.5, or equivalent).
Applicants are required to submit a brief
research proposal on a research topic
that is relevant to Indigenous needs and
Indigenous futures. The Research Proposal
should be 800–1000 words in length,
legible and in good English. It must:
•
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a recognised Masters degree in any
discipline, or
an Australian Honours degree in any
discipline at upper second level or
better, or
a qualification equivalent to an
Honours or Masters degree, and
outline the general topic area of the
research;
The submission must be verified by
signature and a statement that the
submission has been written by the
applicant and is an original work.
Career Opportunities
The DIP’s focus is the public service and
non-government organisations, those
people informing policy development,
service delivery and program evaluation, as
well as the private sector. The degree has
been designed to encourage departments
to sponsor their staff to undertake
doctoral-level qualifications, while having
the staff conduct essential research critical
to policy development.
Major Areas of Study
The thesis topic will be determined
by, and agreed to, by the candidate,
the Director, International Centre for
Professional Doctorates, and the approved
supervisor. The meanings of Indigenous
are relevant to framing a candidate’s
topic. Indigenous refers to those peoples
who are sometimes called Native to their
country; Original Inhabitants; First Nations;
Aboriginal. It also describes processes that
have come out of people’s experiences,
and which are natural, instinctive, and
essential to them, and generally have
come from work within Indigenous groups,
to look after and manage their countries;
to educate themselves and their children;
to create art of meaning to their lives; and
to live within healthy and healing social,
cultural and spiritual environments.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of a DIP, a
candidate shall successfully complete
twenty-four (24) units of study and
research. At least two-thirds of these units
shall require completion of a thesis, or
equivalent research project. The units shall
comprise those listed in the Schedule of
Units below. The 24 units are split across
three stages of study.
Stage 1 – Postgraduate units (4 units)
These provide a solid theoretical
background and are designed to build on
the candidate’s professional expertise by
exposing them to the leading ideas in their
field. Candidates with a credit average
Masters degree may be granted advanced
standing for these four postgraduate
units allowing them to progress to the
Preparatory Stage.
Stage 2 – Preparatory Stage (4-unit
equivalent)
This stage introduces candidates to
research design, and the methodologies,
tools and techniques of research.
Qualitative Research Methods (one
unit) provides advanced knowledge of
qualitative research methods enabling
the candidate to evaluate, design
and successfully undertake complex
postgraduate qualitative research projects.
Quantitative Research Methods (one
unit) provides the candidate with an
understanding of, and experience in,
statistical data analysis. Postgraduate
Research Proposal (two-unit equivalent)
assists the candidate to undertake a
literature search and prepare a review of
the literature related to their proposed
research area. The final research proposal
will identify a research problem and
the major research concepts involved,
outline the basic theory and justify the
recommended approach to investigate the
research problem or issue.
In order to proceed to the thesis stage, a
candidate must achieve a credit average
for the postgraduate and preparatory
stage units.
Stage 3 – Thesis (16-unit equivalent)
The thesis consists of an approved
program of supervised research study.
Typically a thesis will comprise a review
of the relevant literature; presentation of
the theoretical framework underpinning
the research; specification of the research
design and methodology used; description
of data collection; analysis of data;
interpretation of results; and discussion of
conclusions and implications.
Note: To qualify for the DIP award,
candidates are required to submit a thesis
with a standard of English acceptable to
the University. To achieve this standard,
supervisors may direct candidates to seek
language assistance and candidates will
be required to pay for any final editing of
the thesis.
The academic year is based on sessions,
trimesters and enrolment periods (EPs).
There are three sessions and three
trimester study periods each calendar year
and two EPs. Sessions and trimesters are
around 15 weeks and apply to Stages 1
and 2 of the program. An EP of six months
runs from either 1 January to 30 June
(EP1) or 1 July to 31 December (EP2) and
applies to Stage 3 of the program (thesis
stage).
Schedule of Units
Stage 1
4 units from current postgraduate unit offerings
relevant to the proposed research project and
as approved by the Director of Professional
Doctorate programs
Stage 2
EDU03262 Qualitative Research Methods
EDU03263 Quantitative Research Methods
EDU03264 Professional Doctorate Research
Proposal (two-unit equivalent)*
SOC89022 Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies
Thesis (16-unit equivalent)
* Candidates undertaking the Doctor of Indigenous
Philosophies have the option of selecting either
EDU03264 Professional Doctorate Research Proposal
(two-unit equivalent) or CMM03189 Indigenous
Research Theory and Practice (two-unit equivalent)
Please note that not all units are offered on campus in
each study period. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Stage 1 – Postgraduate Units
Teaching methods will vary depending on
the units chosen. The units will provide
the candidate with theoretical background
relevant to their proposed topic area.
Candidates will be supported by regular
classes or intensive workshops, printed
study materials and online resources.
Assessment Methods
For the research methods units candidates
are provided with study materials, including
prescribed textbook, readings and study
guide and meet once weekly for tutorials.
The research proposal unit is delivered as
an independent study unit to candidates.
All learning materials are delivered in print
and online. The unit has been designed
to enable candidates to work with their
supervisors and other candidates in the
cohort so as to interact as one community
of learners in the MySCU discussion
forums on the Doctoral Candidate Centre
website.
The assessment items for the
postgraduate units are often based on the
candidate’s workplace, allowing them to
transfer their newly learned skills to the
workplace and gain benefits immediately.
Each unit is typically assessed using
two assignments, which may include
case studies, business reports and
presentations, and one examination. Full
details of assignments are contained in the
study guide for each unit.
Stage 3 – Thesis Stage
Upon completion of the DIP Preparatory
Stage, a supervisor is appointed to
support the candidate for the remainder
of the program. Candidates can
communicate regularly with supervisors
via email, phone, fax, and regular faceto-face meetings. The DIP thesis consists
of an approved program of supervised
research study agreed to by the candidate,
the DIP Director, the candidate’s approved
supervisor and the Professional Doctorate
Committee. There is no formal syllabus for
the thesis component as candidates are
expected to proceed in accordance with
an approved research plan.
Doctoral Symposia
The Doctoral Symposia are held twice
yearly at the Tweed Gold Coast Campus.
At the Symposium, candidates will have
the opportunity to meet other candidates,
compare progress, exchange tips and
explore different research methodologies.
Candidates will also receive advice from
experts in a broad range of research
areas, confirm examination requirements,
network with business leaders and develop
ongoing associations and dialogue
with fellow candidates. Attendance is a
condition of candidature.
The preparatory stage units are assessed
based on the research outputs. The
postgraduate units and the preparatory
stage units are awarded grades of High
Distinction, Distinction, Credit or Pass. In
order to proceed to the thesis stage, a
candidate must achieve a credit average
for the postgraduate and preparatory
stage units.
The thesis is not formally assessed during
the writing period, but is submitted for
examination to external examiners upon
completion. The Professional Doctorate
will be awarded after the thesis has been
examined and determined to meet the
requirements of the award.
Equipment and Facilities
DIP candidates have access to
contemporary facilities that include a
modern and well-resourced library, learning
support centres, a common room, and
modern computing and online facilities,
including online full-text journal databases
and an online book and an article request
service.
Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples www.scu.edu.au/international
Stage 3
Stage 2 – Preparatory Stage
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information technology
Graduate Diploma in
Information Technology
Course Summary
Coffs Harbour
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Commerce and Management
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviation
GradDipIT
CRICOS Course Code
GradDipIT: 049430G
To be eligible for the award of GradDipIT
a candidate shall successfully complete
eight (8) units comprising:
Total Units
GradDipIT: 8
The Graduate Diploma in Information
Technology (GradDipIT) provides a
pathway for Bachelor-level graduates,
from areas other than computing, to
gain a qualification in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT). This
course equips students with the required
skills to enter the ICT industry and is
designed to be the equivalent of an ICT
major in an Australian degree program.
This course will also prepare students
for entry into Masters-level coursework
degrees within the ICT discipline.
School of Commerce and Management www.scu.edu.au/international
Subjects studied include software design,
systems analysis and design, database,
networking and computer security.
Students also have the opportunity to
study other ICT subjects of their interest as
electives.
Location
About this Course
•
four (4) units selected from Part A of
the Schedule of Units, and
•
four (4) units selected from Part B.
There are two mandatory sessions for
this program each year (Sessions 1 and
2). Some units may also be available in
Session 3 by distance education. Full-time
students normally undertake eight units
per year to complete the course in one
year.
Schedule of Units
PART A
Distance education or online unit. Students can study
up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
not distance or online.
#
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Units are taught on campus with online
Elluminate sessions, tutorials and
laboratory sessions. (Elluminate is webbased audio-conferencing software for
real-time collaboration.) Students have
access to modern computer laboratories
for laboratory sessions.
All students have access to extensive
learning resources including those
available online on the MySCU learning
support systems. Most units provide public
domain software for use in assignments
and study. Students who wish to work at
home may need to purchase specialist
software.
CSC00235 Applications Development
Assessment Methods
ISY10209 Web Development I
Most units are assessed by assignments
and a final examination. Project units are
assessed on submitted work at each stage
of the project.
Admission Requirements
ISY00245 Principles of Programming
Applicants for admission to the GradDipIT
must have:
ISY00243 Systems Analysis and Design
•
completed a degree equivalent to
an Australian Bachelor degree in any
discipline other than IT, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement, and
CSC00240 Data Communications and Networks
Equipment and Facilities
CSC00228 Database Systems I
Facilities include seven modern computer
laboratories and several computer servers
with all required software installed.
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
ISY00325 Digital Media II: Audio-Video
Resources and Linear Scriptwriting
•
PART B
CSC10210 Object Oriented Program
Development
ISY00324 Digital Media I: Images, Text and
Interface Design
ISY10058 Electronic Commerce Systems
Career Opportunities
MAT00213 Discrete Mathematics
Typically, Information Technology
graduates gain employment in both
the public and private sectors. Some
graduates choose to start their own
enterprise after completing the course.
ISY00246 Client/Server Systems #
Professional Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian
Computer Society.
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Major Areas of Study
ISY10056 Intelligent Decision Systems
CSC10214 Interactive Multimedia Application
Development I
CSC10215 Interactive Multimedia Application
Development II
CSC10216 Object-Oriented GUI Development #
CSC10217 Web Development II
law
Bachelor of Laws
Course Summary
•
have demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
an approved law degree, and a practical
legal training or a traineeship, applicants
apply for admission to the Roll of Legal
Practitioners and a practising certificate
from the Queensland Law Society to
practise as a solicitor; or to the Bar
Association of Queensland to practise as
a barrister. International students must
confirm with their country’s admission
body if completion of this degree meets
accreditation requirements.
Location #
Lismore
Bachelor Degree
Duration
36 months
A high level of achievement is required for
admission.
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
Career Opportunities
School
Law and Justice
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
LLB
CRICOS Course Codes
LLB: 016164D
Total Units
LLB: 24
Note that it is planned to also offer the Bachelor of Laws
at the new Gold Coast campus at Coolangatta Drive,
Bilinga QLD if and when CRICOS approval is received from
the Queensland Government.
Graduates work in Australia and overseas
as barristers, solicitors, judges’ associates,
and in corporate or government legal
departments. Some also pursue careers
in the public and private sectors where
their Law degree and legal knowledge
are acknowledged and highly valued in
their work. Others specialise in those laws
relevant to their partner degree.
About this Course
Professional Placement
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) provides the
opportunity for graduates of any discipline
to achieve accreditation to qualify to
practise law as a barrister or solicitor in
Australia. (See ‘Professional Recognition’.)
Law students may choose to undertake
legal experience and professional
placement with legal firms or offices to
complement their practical legal skills and
become familiar with the many issues
that confront legal practitioners on a daily
basis.
To be eligible for the award of LLB a
graduate-entry candidate shall successfully
complete not less than twenty-four (24)
units comprising:
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Applicants for admission to the LLB must:
•
have qualifications which in the
opinion of the School Board are
equivalent to the above, and
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
eight (8) units from Part B or Part C,
with no more than two (2) units being
from Part C, and
•
have completed a degree or hold
equivalent qualifications as specified
in the admission requirements.
Professional Recognition
The LLB meets the academic
requirements needed for accreditation
for those who wish to qualify to practise
law as a barrister or solicitor in Australia.
To be admitted as a barrister or solicitor
in NSW, Law graduates must complete
a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course
through a PLT provider. Mutual recognition
legislation extends this accreditation to
other Australian States and Territories,
but there may be additional requirements.
In Queensland, following completion of
There are two mandatory sessions for
this program each year (Sessions 1 and
2). Full-time students normally undertake
eight units per year to complete the
course in three years. An annual summer
school at Byron Bay is also held, which
enables some students to fast-track the
progression of their studies.
www.scu.edu.au/international
•
have qualified for any degree of
this or another university or other
institution approved by the School
Board, School of Law and Justice,
for this purpose and have a level of
achievement acceptable to the School
Board, or
There are no majors in this course but
a diverse range of law-based units is
available.
School of Law and Justice
Admission Requirements
Major Areas of Study
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Schedule of Units
PART A
LAW00523 Commercial Law
LAW00051 Legal Research and Writing
LAW00524 Independent Legal Research +
LAW00111 Legal Process *
LAW00525 Cyberlaw ∆
LAW00507 Criminal Law and Procedure * #
LAW00526 International Criminal Justice
LAW10180 Law of Torts *
LAW00529 Restorative Justice +
School of Law and Justice
www.scu.edu.au/international
LAW00503 Contract Law *
#
∆
Summer School unit
Please note that not all Part B units are offered each year,
and that some units are offered on campus and externally
in alternate years. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
LAW01125 Stock Exchange and Finance Law
LAW00112 Constitutional Law *
LAW10160 Public Interest Advocacy ∆
LAW00114 Evidence and Civil Procedure *
LAW10168 Privacy Law and the Private Sector ∆
LAW00520 The Philosophy of Law
LAW10170Race and the Law ∆
LAW00527 Corporations Law *
LAW10169 Human Rights in the Global Economy ∆
LAW00115 Equity *
LAW00116 Property Law *
LAW10167 International Intellectual Property Law
and Public Policy ∆
LAW00117 Administrative Law *
LAW10166 Entertainment Law ∆
LAW00519 Professional Conduct *
LAW10171 Mediating Across Cultures +
LAW00118 Environmental Law
PART B
LAW10181 Legal Research: Context, Perspective
and Method +
ACC00132 Taxation
LAW10206 The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law ∆
ACC00134 Advanced Taxation +
LAW10207 Psychiatry, Psychology and the Law
LAW00054 Family Law Practice
LAW10288 Mooting
LAW00057 Conveyancing Law
LAW10292 Education and the Law ∆
Equipment and Facilities
LAW00059 Welfare Law
LAW10472 International Human Rights Law ∆
LAW00061 Drugs, Crime and the Law
LAW10487 Animal Law ∆
LAW00062 Wills and Estates
LAW10488 Crime, Globalisation and Governance ∆
LAW00104 Employment and Industrial Relations
Law
LAW10489 Australian Military and National
Security Law ∆
LAW00106 EEO and OH&S Law and Practice
LAW10490 Trials and Witnesses ∆
LAW00119 Local Government and Planning Law +
LAW10491 Sexual Orientation and the Law ∆
LAW00120 Victimology
PART C
LAW00121 Intellectual Property +
CUL00413 Human Rights and Indigenous
Peoples
Every student is introduced to legal
research in the compulsory unit Legal
Research and Writing. Classes for the unit
Legal Research and Writing are taught
to on-campus students in the University
Library using laptop computers provided
specially for the purpose of teaching legal
research skills. A Moot Court with a twoway viewing room is used for teaching
practical skills in a court setting.
+
LAW00122 Clinical Legal Experience
LAW00124 International Business Law
LAW00215 Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal
Communities +
LAW00125 Information Technology and the Law +
LAW00214 Mediation and Dispute Resolution +
LAW00216 Mediation Practice and Procedure +
LAW00516 Advanced Advocacy ∆
LAW00521 International Law
∆
LAW00056 Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and
the Criminal Justice System +
LAW00123 Law Placement +
LAW00514 Criminology
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Distance or online unit. Students can study up to 25
percent of their course by online and/or distance
learning, but in each compulsory study period each
student must be studying at least one unit that is not
by distance or online.
+
LAW00522 Human Rights
LAW00126 Trade Practices Law
* To undertake these units, students must be enrolled
in the Bachelor of Laws course as well as satisfy all
prerequisite requirements.
Double-weighted unit
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Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Teaching methods comprise lectures,
tutorials, moot court practice, and online
discussion forums.
Each unit has a designated website
on MySCU and most units require the
purchase of one or two textbooks.
Assessment Methods
As a guide, students can expect to
undertake two assignments, plus a twoor three-hour exam for each unit.
Graduate Diploma in Law
Course Summary
Location
Lismore
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
Law and Justice
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
GradDipLaw
Career Opportunities
A diverse range of law-based units are
available to select from, for example:
Human Rights; Criminology; Restorative
Justice; Welfare Law; Drugs, Crime
and the Law; International Law;
Equal Employment Opportunity and
Occupational Health and Safety Law
and Practice; and Mediation and Dispute
Resolution.
CRICOS Course Codes GradDipLaw: 022344E
Total Units
GradDipLaw: 8
About this Course
There are no majors in this degree,
however a diverse range of law-based
units are available to select from.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of GradDipLaw
a candidate shall successfully complete
not less than eight (8) units comprising:
•
all units in the Schedule of Units, and
Applicants for admission to the
GradDipLaw must have:
•
five (5) units selected from the units
provided by the School of Law and
Justice.
•
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement, and
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Schedule of Units
LAW10157 Australian Legal System
LAW00051 Legal Research and Writing
LAW00048 Legal Project #
* Distance or online unit. Students can study up to 25
percent of their course by online and/or distance
learning, but in each compulsory study period each
student must be studying at least one unit that is not
by distance or online.
The School offers a combination of faceto-face and online delivery of units.
Each unit has a designated website
on MySCU and most units require the
purchase of one or two textbooks.
Assessment Methods
As a guide, students can expect to
undertake two assignments, plus a twoor three-hour exam for each unit.
Equipment and Facilities
Every student is introduced to legal
research in the compulsory unit Legal
Research and Writing. Classes for the unit
Legal Research and Writing are taught
to on-campus students in the University
Library using laptop computers provided
specially for the purpose of teaching legal
research skills.
www.scu.edu.au/international
Admission Requirements
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
School of Law and Justice
The Graduate Diploma in Law
(GradDipLaw) is available to graduates
of any discipline who wish to obtain
a working knowledge of the Law. It is
particularly suited to teachers of Legal
Studies or those in management positions.
Major Areas of Study
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each session. For Specific Award Rules and Unit
Descriptions, please refer to the Student Handbook,
www.scu.edu.au/courses
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tourism and hospitality
Assistant Professor Sompong Amnuay-ngerntra PhD
was awarded the Southern Cross University Master of International Tourism
Management in 1998.
‘SCU offers a unique and interesting program in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The course units are well designed and fitted well to my future career. Also instructors
and staff understood cross-cultural barriers of international students well.
What I enjoyed most about SCU was the excellent academic services provided by faculty
and staff members. They are approachable, supportive and truly caring to international
students. To be honest, my academic skills have greatly developed because of the
Learning Assistance Centre at SCU – fantastic.
Currently, I am Chairman of the Travel Industry Management Division at Mahidol University
International College, Thailand. My division offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Tourism and Hospitality
Management.
We aim to be the leading educational and training provider in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Thailand and the Greater
Mekong Sub-region. We are also committed to being among the world’s top 100 universities in 2011.’
Master of Business
Administration in Hotel and
Tourism Management
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management www.scu.edu.au/international
Course Summary
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Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
8 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Tourism and
Hospitality Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MBAHTM,
GradDipBusAdminHTM
CRICOS Course Codes
MBAHTM (fast-track):
044142M; MBAHTM: 065488M;
GradDipBusAdminHTM:
047699E
Total Units
MBAHTM: 12;
GradDipBusAdminHTM: 8
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Please complete Evidence of Employment
History found at www.scu.edu.au/
international/office/index.php/dds/?cat_
id=188#cat188 and forward with the
completed application form.
Career Opportunities
About this Course
The Master of Business Administration
in Hotel and Tourism Management
(MBAHTM) is designed to provide highlevel management education and industry
specific studies to those already working
in the field of tourism and hospitality
management.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MBAHTM
must have:
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to this
requirement, and
•
completed at least one year of relevant
professional work experience,
The MBAHTM is highly transportable and
is an ideal way of consolidating proven
industry skills into an internationally
recognised postgraduate degree. The
course aims to give tourism managers
the skills to operate successfully within a
multi-cultural environment and succeed in
today’s demanding global tourism industry.
Professional Recognition
All Southern Cross University’s Tourism
and Hospitality Management courses
are assessed to meet the Standards
of Excellence set by the Tourism and
Hospitality Education-International Centre
for Excellence (THE-ICE).
Major Areas of Study
The MBAHTM is built around a core of units
that focus on the management of the major
business functions and business strategies.
It also offers a variety of hotel and tourism
specific units that allows students to study
in a range of specialist fields including
international tourism management,
hotel management, convention and
event management, tourism planning,
environmental tourism management and
strategic tourism marketing.
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MBAHTM a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than twelve (12) units comprising:
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
seven (7) elective units from Part B.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MBAHTM
students may fast-track their studies
by completing four units per trimester
to complete the course in one year.
Alternatively, they may spread their study
load and complete the course in 16
months.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Schedule of Units
PART A
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for Managers
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MNG00716 Strategic Management
PART B
BUS00913 Business Analysis for Tourism and
Hospitality Managers
BUS00914 Managing Employee Relations and
Organisational Change in Tourism and
Hotel Industries
MNG00272 Meetings, Incentives, Conventions
and Exhibitions Management
MNG00273 Event Planning and Management
MNG00912 Environmental Management for Hotels
and Attractions
MKT00905 Strategic Marketing of Destinations
and Hotels
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism
Issues
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems
MKT01909 Management for Quality Tourism and
Hospitality Services
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each trimester. For Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Classes for most units are conducted once
weekly, Monday to Friday, and are normally
of three hours duration. Generally, a lecture
format is the usual teaching method which
is regularly complemented by workshops
and relevant field trips.
Each student receives a comprehensive
study materials package for each unit.
This includes a prescribed textbook, and
a package of printed study materials. All
units are supported by online resources.
The comprehensive study package
comprises a Unit Information Guide, Study
Guide and a Book of Readings. Students
have access to the Learning and Research
Centre at the Tweed Gold Coast campus
and can also borrow from the extensive
tourism and hospitality collection at the
Lismore campus. Students are also able
to use reciprocal borrowing arrangements
with other Gold Coast university libraries.
Assessment Methods
Full details of assessment requirements
for each unit are provided in the Unit
Information Guide included in the
study package for that unit. Generally,
assessment tasks are examination- and
assignment-based (essays, reports, case
studies). As well, students may be required
to make oral presentations. Students
will be required to sit end-of-trimester
examinations in the majority of units.
Equipment and Facilities
Postgraduate business students have
access to the contemporary facilities of the
Tweed Gold Coast Campus, which include
Harvard-style lecture theatre and seminar
rooms; learning resource centre; modern
computing and online facilities including
online full-text business journal databases,
and common room. Students can access
campus facilities between 6:00 am and
midnight, seven days a week.
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management www.scu.edu.au/international
The MBAHTM course also has early exit
points that recognise specific levels of
achievement. Subject to the completion
of units in accordance with the rules,
students completing four units may exit
with a Graduate Certificate in Business
Administration in Hotel and Tourism
Management and those completing eight
units may exit with a Graduate Diploma
in Business Administration in Hotel and
Tourism Management.
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
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Master of Convention and
Event Management
When Chanthala Koukeomanivong completed her postgraduate
studies she took on a one-year contract as a pro-poor sustainable
tourism advisor for SNV (the Netherlands Development
Organisation), based in Luang Prabang province, in the northern
part of Laos. ‘The knowledge from my SCU studies has helped
me to understand the tourism industry in Luang Prabang, and
the development trends from a sustainable tourism development
perspective…We are trying to help the poor have more chance to
make more production, and generate income as well as more enjoyment from tourism
activities…Certainly, now I have been working in the field, a lot of things learned from
the University are needed to adjust to what I am doing.’
Course Summary
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Tourism and
Hospitality Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MConEventMangt,
GradDipEventMangt
CRICOS Course Codes
MConEventMangt
(fast-track): 065491E;
MConEventMangt: 065492D;
GradDipConEventMangt:
030225A
Total Units
MConEventMangt: 12;
GradDipEventMangt: 8
About this Course
Southern Cross University has a long
history of providing education for
the Meetings and Events industries.
The Master of Convention and Event
Management (MConEventMangt) program
has been developed in response to the
demand for specialised postgraduate
studies within both the Business Events
and the Special Events and Festivals
industries. These sectors are the most
rapidly growing areas within tourism and
hospitality.
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
www.scu.edu.au/international
Admission Requirements
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Applicants for admission to the
MConEventMangt must have:
•
•
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement, and
completed at least one year of
relevant professional work experience,
and
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Note: Applications from students without
work experience will be considered.
Career Opportunities
This industry-specific course is designed
to advance the knowledge and skills of
those professionals and managers already
working within or looking to enter the
meetings and events sector.
Professional Recognition
All Southern Cross University’s Tourism
and Hospitality Management courses
are assessed to meet the Standards
of Excellence set by the Tourism and
Hospitality Education-International Centre
for Excellence (THE-ICE).
Major Areas of Study
Schedule of Units
PART A
MNG00272 Meetings, Incentives, Conventions
and Exhibitions Management
MNG00273 Event Planning and Management
MNG00785 Project Management
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for
Managers *
Study areas include Business Events
Management, Meetings, Festivals, Project
Management, Incentives, Conventions,
Events, Accounting and Finance.
PART B
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems
To be eligible for the award of
MConEventMangt a candidate shall
successfully complete not less than twelve
(12) units comprising:
MKT01909 Management for Quality Tourism and
Hospitality Services
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
eight (8) units from Part B.
Subject to the completion of units in
accordance with the rules, students
completing four units may exit with a
Graduate Certificate in Convention and
Event Management and those completing
eight units may exit with a Graduate
Diploma in Convention and Event
Management.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MConEventMangt
students may fast-track their studies
by completing four units per trimester
to complete the course in one year.
Alternatively, they may spread their study
load and complete the course in 16
months.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism
Issues
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems *
MKT00905 Strategic Marketing of Destinations
and Hotels
BUS00913 Business Analysis for Tourism and
Hospitality Managers
BUS00914 Managing Employee Relations and
Organisational Change in Tourism
and Hotel Industries
MNG00912 Environmental Management for
Hotels and Attractions
* ACC00208 Financial Analysis for Hotels, Conventions
and Events can be substituted for ACC00724,
and ISY00244 Technological Systems for Hotels,
Conventions and Events can be substituted for
MNG03218.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each trimester. For Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master of
Business Administration in Hotel and
Tourism Management.
fast-track their studies by completing four
units per trimester to complete the course
in one year. Alternatively, they may spread
their study load and complete the course
in 16 months.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Master of International
Tourism and Hotel
Management
Course Summary
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
12 months (fast-track) or 16
months *
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
School
School of Tourism and
Hospitality Management
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MITHM, GradDipITHM
CRICOS Course Codes
MITHM (fast-track): 039329J;
MITHM: 065497K; GradDipITHM:
066578A
Total Units
MITHM: 12; GradDipITHM: 8
* Note: Program duration for students undertaking the
internship is 16 months.
About this Course
The course offers a variety of hotel and
tourism units that allows students to study
in a range of specialist fields including:
tourism management, hotel administration,
and, convention and event management.
The course is highly flexible with students
able to choose a course of study that
matches their prospective career path.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MITHM
must have:
•
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement, and
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Schedule of Units
Graduates move into areas such as
professional management in resorts,
hotels, government tourism bodies,
airlines, attractions and other specialinterest tourism operations.
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments
Professional Recognition
MKT01909 Management for Quality Tourism and
Hospitality Services
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism
Issues
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems
MKT01907 Tourism and Hospitality Management
All Southern Cross University’s Tourism
and Hospitality Management courses
are assessed to meet the Standards
of Excellence set by the Tourism and
Hospitality Education-International Centre
for Excellence (THE-ICE).
MKT00905 Strategic Marketing of Destinations
and Hotels
ACC00208 Financial Analysis for Hotels,
Conventions and Events
BUS00913 Business Analysis for Tourism and
Hospitality Managers
Major Areas of Study
BUS00914 Managing Employee Relations and
Organisational Change in Tourism
and Hotel Industries
As part of this unique Masters program,
students may undertake a trimester-long
internship in either a paid or volunteer
role. Students are responsible for securing
their Internship placement and are given
extensive assistance in interview and
application procedures, access to an
extensive database of potential employers
and roles, and ongoing support from the
dedicated Internship team. This practical
experience combined with academic
theory enhances the learning experience
for students with a professional and
personal interest in this high growth area.
MNG00272 Meetings, Incentives, Conventions
and Exhibitions Management
MNG00273 Event Planning and
Management
MNG00912 Environmental Management for
Hotels and Attractions
ISY00244 Technological Systems for Hotels,
Conventions and Events
MNG03236 Tourism and Hotel Professional
Development
MKT01910 Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Project I #
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
To be eligible for the award of MITHM a
candidate shall successfully complete
not less than twelve (12) units from the
Schedule of Units.
The MITHM course also has early exit
points that recognise specific levels of
achievement. Subject to the completion
of units in accordance with the rules,
students completing four units may exit
with a Graduate Certificate in International
Tourism and Hotel Management and those
completing eight units may exit with a
Graduate Diploma in International Tourism
and Hotel Management.
There are three trimesters each year
(Trimesters A, B and C). MITHM students
not undertaking the internship units may
MKT01911 Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Project II #
MNG03237 Tourism and Hotel Internship # *
Double-weighted. Internship may consist of a practical
work placement or a research project.
#
* Note: Program duration for students undertaking the
internship is 16 months.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each trimester. For Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master
of Business Administration in
Hotel and Tourism Management.
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management www.scu.edu.au/international
The Master of International Tourism
and Hotel Management is designed for
students with no previous industry work
experience who wish to study in Australia
and gain a higher qualification in the field of
tourism and hospitality studies.
Career Opportunities
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hotels, government tourism bodies,
convention and event management, clubs,
airlines, attractions and other special
interest operations.
Professional Recognition
All Southern Cross University’s Tourism
and Hospitality Management courses
are assessed to meet the Standards
of Excellence set by the Tourism and
Hospitality Education-International Centre
for Excellence (THE-ICE).
Major Areas of Study
Location
Tweed Gold Coast
Masters Program
Duration
20 to 24 months
Graduate Diploma
Duration
12 months
Fees and Intakes
inside cover
As part of this unique Masters program,
students undertake a trimester long
internship in either a paid or volunteer
role. Students are responsible for securing
their Internship placement and are given
extensive assistance in interview and
application procedures, access to an
extensive database of potential employers
and roles, and ongoing support from the
dedicated Internship team. This practical
experience combined with academic
theory enhances the learning experience
for students with a professional and
personal interest in this high growth area.
School
School of Tourism and
Hospitality Management
Course Structure and Units (Subjects)
Admission, Enrolment
and General Enquiries
www.scu.edu.au/international
Award Abbreviations
MTHM, GradDipTHM
CRICOS Course Codes
MTHM (fast-track): 065485C;
MTHM: 052136J; GradDipTHM:
065501G
Total Units
MTHM: 15; GradDipTHM: 8
Master of Tourism and
Hotel Management
Course Summary
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
www.scu.edu.au/international
About this Course
The Master of Tourism and Hotel
Management (MTHM) is designed for
students with no previous industry work
experience who wish to study in Australia
and gain a higher qualification in the field of
tourism and hospitality studies.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the MTHM
must have:
•
completed a degree equivalent to an
Australian Bachelor degree, or
demonstrated academic or
professional standing equivalent to
this requirement, and
•
demonstrated English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.0 with
no band less than 5.5, or equivalent).
Career Opportunities
Graduates move into areas such as
professional management in resorts,
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To be eligible for the award of MTHM a
candidate shall successfully complete not
less than fifteen (15) units comprising:
•
all units listed in Part A of the
Schedule of Units, and
•
five (5) units from Part B, and
•
one (1) double-weighted Internship
unit from Part C.
Subject to the completion of units in
accordance with the rules, students
completing four units may exit with a
Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Hotel
Management and those completing eight
units may exit with a Graduate Diploma of
Tourism and Hotel Management.
MITHM students may fast-track their
studies by completing four units per
trimester to complete the course in 16
months. Alternatively, they may spread
their study load to complete the course
in 20 or 24 months, depending on
unit availabilities and subject to course
progression rules.
Each unit is designed to take
approximately 150 learning hours to
complete over a trimester study period or
the equivalent of about 10–12 hours per
week.
Schedule of Units
PART A
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems
MKT00905 Strategic Marketing of Destinations
and Hotels
BUS00914 Managing Employee Relations and
Organisational Change in Tourism
and Hotel Industries
MKT01909 Management for Quality Tourism and
Hospitality Services
ACC00724 Accounting and Finance for
Managers
MNG00720 Foundations of Management
MNG03218 Strategic Information Systems
MNG03236 Tourism and Hotel Professional
Development
PART B
MNG00716 Strategic Management
MNG00272 Meetings, Incentives, Conventions
and Exhibitions Management
MNG00273 Event Planning and Management
MNG00912 Environmental Management for
Hotels and Attractions
MKT00720 Marketing Management
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism
Issues
BUS00913 Business Analysis for Tourism and
Hospitality Managers
MKT01909 Management for Quality Tourism and
Hospitality Services
MKT01910 Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Project I *
MKT01911 Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Project II *
PART C
MNG03237 Tourism and Hotel Internship *
* Double-weighted. Internship may consist of a practical
work placement or a research project.
Please note that not all units are offered on campus
in each trimester. For Specific Award Rules, including
Award Rules for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate
Diploma, and Unit Descriptions, please refer to the Student
Handbook, www.scu.edu.au/courses
Teaching Methods and Learning
Resources
Assessment Methods
Equipment and Facilities
Please refer to the entry for Master
of Business Administration in
Hotel and Tourism Management.
research degrees
Division of Research
•
Centre for Earth Systems Science
Masters by Thesis and PhD
The Division of Research, in line with the
University’s Mission, concentrates on
developing research activities in fields of
national and international significance.
Among other roles, the Division ensures
quality in postgraduate research candidate
recruitment, supervision, examination
and support, and acts to remove barriers
wherever possible to research candidates
achieving their goals.
•
Centre for Geoinformatics Research
and Environmental Assessment
Technology
•
Centre for Peace and Social Justice
•
Centre for Phytochemistry and
Pharmacology
•
Centre for Plant Conservation
Genetics
•
Centre for Sustainable Forestry
The PhD and Masters by Thesis are
primarily programs of research work
carried out under supervision, with the
emphasis on research differentiating them
from professional degrees. While research
that culminates in the analysis of data
and the writing of a major thesis is the
primary task, there may be an element of
coursework, usually in the early stages.
•
Ecosystem Assessment and
Monitoring Program
Admission Requirements
•
Fisheries Research Centre
•
•
National Marine Science Centre
•
Program for Indigenous Fisheries and
Traditional Biodiversity
have completed a degree equivalent
to an Australian Bachelor degree with
first class Honours or second class
Honours, first division, or
•
have completed a degree equivalent
to an Australian Masters degree
where at least one-half of the
assessment for the award of that
degree was based upon a thesis
or dissertation and the degree was
awarded at a level considered by the
Higher Degrees Committee (Research)
to be appropriate, and
•
demonstrate English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.5
with no less than 6.0 in any band, or
equivalent), and
•
submit such other evidence of
general and professional qualifications
as will satisfy the Higher Degrees
Committee (Research) that the
applicant possesses the educational
preparation and capacity to pursue
graduate studies.
Research Centres
The following Research Centres have been
established at Southern Cross University:
•
Australian Centre for Complementary
Medicine Education and Research
•
•
Australian Regional Tourism Research
Centre
Southern Cross University Whale
Research Centre
•
Wildlife Research Program
•
Centre for Acid Sulphate Soil
Research
•
Centre for Animal Conservation
Genetics
Southern Cross University is a partner
in the following Cooperative Research
Centres:
•
Centre for Children and Young People
•
Centre for Regional Climate Change
Studies
•
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry
•
Centre for Coastal Management
•
Centre for Coral Reef Research
•
Centre for Ecotechnology
•
Centre for Environmental Engineering
and Geochemistry
•
Centre for Gambling Education and
Research
•
Contamination Assessment and
Remediation of the Environment
•
Desert Knowledge
•
Forestry CRC
•
Grain Foods CRC
•
National Plant Biosecurity
•
Rail CRC
•
Sugar Industry Innovation through
Biotechnology CRC
•
Sustainable Tourism
www.scu.edu.au/international
Aged Services Learning and Research
Centre (ASLaRC)
Research Degrees
•
Applicants for admission to a PhD must:
57
Applicants for admission to a Masters by
Thesis must:
•
have completed a degree equivalent
to an Australian Bachelor degree
with first or second class Honours, or
equivalent, and
•
demonstrate English language
proficiency (Academic IELTS 6.5
with no less than 6.0 in any band, or
equivalent), and
•
submit such other evidence of
general and professional qualifications
as will satisfy the Higher Degrees
Committee (Research) that the
applicant possesses the educational
preparation and capacity to pursue
graduate studies.
Note: ‘Honours’ refers to one year of
research in addition to the standard
bachelor degree program. PhD applicants
who hold a masters degree, should
indicate the proportion that research,
culminating in a thesis, represented in their
masters program of study. Applicants who
do not meet the minimum requirements
to enter directly into a Masters by Thesis
or PhD program may be considered for a
qualifying program. The qualifying program
may include a Research Methods unit, and
other preliminary research requirements
such as a pilot project written up as a mini
thesis.
Areas of Research
Supervision
Research Degrees
www.scu.edu.au/international
Humanities and Cultural Studies
58
Cultural studies, human rights, citizenship
and identity studies, gender studies,
creative writing, Australia/Asia studies,
Australian studies, history, cultural
geography, peace studies, cultural diversity
and education.
Media Studies
Media and cultural policy, new media,
global media and culture, internet studies,
audio/visual production, scriptwriting and
other media production; popular culture
(television, film, advertising, music, toys,
new technologies) as texts, youth culture,
post-feminism, masculinities studies.
Visual Arts
Studio inquiry (ceramics, drawing, painting,
printmaking, sculpture).
Contemporary Music
Composition (songwriting and record
production, screen music, new music,
experimental music), performance (jazz,
contemporary) and musicology (popular
music, screen music, new music,
experimental music).
Social Sciences
Sociology, politics, community studies,
internet and online studies, working in
multicultural contexts, global diversities
in international politics and peace and
conflict, counselling, research with
children, gambling, foster care, studies of
religion and new spiritualities.
Education and the Centre for Children
and Young People
Children’s mental health and resilience,
children’s participation in schools, ethics
of researching with children, children’s
citizenship, school/family relationships,
sociology of childhood and youth,
difference and disadvantage in education
and care contexts, technology education
(especially food technology, textiles and
graphics technology), aboriginal education,
aboriginal early childhood care and
education, transformative pedagogies
including early childhood (0-8 years),
special needs and special education,
behaviour management and learning
difficulties, attentional deficit disorder (ADD)
and related educational issues, educational
psychology – cognitive pedagogy and
brain-based learning, sociology of
education, environmental education
and non-violent masculinities, music
education, creative arts education, science
education, environmental (sustainability)
education, educational information and
communication technology, online and
flexible learning and teaching, regional
culture, folklore and schools, language
across the curriculum, technology
education (especially food, textiles
and graphics technology), children’s
literature, adult learning and professional
development, computer education and
staff development, educational evaluation,
educational leadership/change, teaching
and learning in higher education, policy
studies in higher education, autonomy and
governance in higher education, quality
accreditation, higher degree research
supervision, evaluative methodologies in
higher education, technology in research,
complexity theory and pedagogy,
capacity building evaluation in schools,
development and evaluation of programs
for children needing assistance in learning
mathematics.
Environmental Science and
Management
Climate change, sustainable use of
resources, sustainable agroforestry
practices, ecotechnology, regional
resource management, ecosystem
assessment and monitoring, ecosystem
protection, coastal agricultural landscapes,
geoinformatics, environmental assessment,
environmental and natural resource
management, marine and coastal science
and management, acid sulphate soil
science and rehabilitation, whale research,
coastal biogeochemistry and coastal
waterways management, subtropical
and tropical coral reef ecosystems,
ecology, reproduction, pollution effects
on corals, coral bleaching, ecotoxicology
and management and planning for
conservation and marine protected areas,
earth systems science, environmental
engineering and geochemistry, fisheries,
forest management, Indigenous fisheries
and traditional biodiversity, wildlife.
Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics
Plant genomics, gene discovery and
characterisation, population genetics,
genetic diversity analysis, molecular plant
breeding, molecular evolutionary studies of
plants, plant genetic transformation.
Indigenous Studies
Indigenous conflict management,
Indigenous law, Indigenous environmental
management, individual family and
community trauma, violence, healing/
health/wellbeing, social and emotional
wellbeing in family and communities,
governance and community capacity
building, race and racism, early childhood
education, early prevention needs,
resilience/resonance, Indigenous language
use, creative arts, international Indigenous
issues, human rights, social justice.
Exercise Science
Psychology
Tourism and Hospitality
Exercise and ageing, exercise and
neuromuscular function, biomechanics,
neuromuscular physiology, exercise
and cardiorespiratory function, women
athletes, nutritional supplements and
drugs, exercise rehabilitation for special
populations.
Conditioning and learning, neural
correlates of sensory and multisensory processing in humans,
human motion perception, Parkinson’s
disease, Huntington’s disease,
applied and experimental analysis of
behaviour, cognitive neuroscience,
behavioural neuroscience, cognition,
psychopharmacology, scholarship of
teaching and learning, social psychology,
telehealth technologies.
Sustainable tourism, regional tourism,
gambling operations, management, policy
and impacts.
Sport Management
Sport marketing, sport sponsorship,
organisational change and effectiveness,
event and facility management, sport
policy and governance.
Natural and Complementary Medicine
Nutrition, osteopathy, tactile therapy,
homeopathy, holistic health, acupuncture.
Centre for Phytochemistry and
Pharmocology
Maternal and infant care, midwifery,
aged care, mental health, leadership
and management, legal, ethical and
professional issues, women’s health,
women’s studies.
Multimedia and Information Technology
Computer-enhanced learning, humancomputer interaction, 3D interfaces,
information management, information
technology education, multimedia
systems, educational multimedia,
information retrieval, e-business
technologies and application, IT/IS
adoption, software development, and Web
engineering.
Application and Further Information
For further information and links to the
application form, please refer to the
Division of Research’s website:
www.scu.edu.au/research/college/
For those who are uncertain of their
eligibility to apply or the availability of a
supervisor in their research area of interest
an Expression of Interest form is included
at the end of this prospectus.
www.scu.edu.au/international
Nursing and Health Care Practices
Accountancy, economics, management,
marketing and human resource
management with a focus on service
delivery, quality, supply chain management
and technology-based business practices;
innovation, organisational change,
interactions between the environment
and enterprises, competitiveness, the
role of people in enterprise development,
relationships between action and
achievement, the effect of enterprises
on the development of sustainable
communities, the future of enterprises in
a globalised, electronic and networked
world.
Peace studies, conflict dissolution and
alternative dispute resolution, human
rights theory and practice, identity in terms
of race, disability, sexuality, gender and
age, cultural diversity and transformative
pedagogy, engaged citizenship and
belonging, ethical interventions and
social justice, representation and the
media, power relations in diverse
contexts, restorative justice, comparative
and international law, social inclusion,
Buddhism and the Law, Islam and
the Law, criminology and victimology,
exclusion from and inclusion in full legal,
political and cultural rights, space, place
and belonging, criminal law, Indigenous
peoples and the law, cross-cultural
studies, corporations law, environmental
law, constitutional law, university law,
education law, children and the law.
Research Degrees
Phytochemistry and pharmacology of
volatile oils from Australian Lamiaceae,
isolation of bioactive secondary
metabolites from grains and sugarcane
waste streams, phytochemical study
of the immuno-modulating activity of
some Ayurvedic drugs, phytochemical
and in vitro bioactivity study of some
Traditional Chinese Medicine, flavours in
milk and beverages, plant authentication,
quality control of herbal medicines
and bioavailability of complex herbal
extracts, extraction process development,
chemotaxonomic surveys, natural product
insecticides.
Business
Law and the Centre for Peace and
Social Justice
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glossary of uni terms
Academic record - An official record of all subjects
Cut-off - The minimum selection rank required for entry
Permanent Residency (PR) - Refers to a person’s
and results gained from secondary, post-secondary or
to a course in a particular year. Cut-offs may vary from
status such that the person is allowed to reside
tertiary studies.
year to year.
indefinitely within the country despite not having
Additional selection criteria - These are compulsory
Deferment - Official permission to delay the
citizenship.
requirements either in addition to, or instead of, the
commencement of a tertiary course, usually for the
Postgraduate - A program of study undertaken by
normal admission requirements you must meet to be
maximum period of one year.
a student who already holds a university degree at
considered for selection into the course. Examples
DIAC - Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Bachelor level or higher.
include interviews, auditions, portfolios, supporting
www.immi.gov.au
Post-Secondary - Studies since leaving high school
DEEWR - Department of Education, Employment and
but not including university studies. For example, on-
statements, evidence of high-level management
experience, questionnaires and tests.
Admission - Formal entry to a course.
Admission requirements - The minimum
qualifications, English language proficiency and work
experience required for you to be considered for entry
to a particular course.
Advanced Standing - Prior study or experience which
has been completed and which is assessed as having
Disability - A physical or mental incapacity, either
congenital or resulting from an injury or illness etc.
Double degree - An award encompassing two main
fields of study. Two awards (testamurs) are received
upon completion. An example of a Double degree is
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws.
the-job training/studies, TAFE study and studies with
other training providers.
Prerequisites - This indicates units which must be
completed or requirements which must be satisfied
before a student may enrol in the desired unit. The Head
of the School or Director of the College offering the unit
may waive a prerequisite where it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated a student has a background of study
ELICOS - English Language Intensive Courses for
sufficient to undertake the unit successfully. Any student
Overseas Students.
who considers sufficient grounds can be presented for
Enrolment - The registration of a person with an
a waiver of a prerequisite should present the case to
education or training provider for the purpose of
the Head of School/Director of College concerned or
undertaking a program or course.
nominee.
Enrolment Period - Research degrees and the
PVA - Pre-Visa Assessment. PVA is an initial
thesis stage of professional doctorates operate on
immigration assessment of your genuineness as a
an academic year of two enrolment periods, the first
student. This includes measuring your ability to meet the
extending from January 1 to June 30 and the second
student visa requirements that are relevant to you.
extending from July 1 to December 31.
Session/s - The academic year is divided into three
ESL - English as a Second Language.
study periods referred to as ‘sessions’. Sessions
to another, or from one education and training sector
ESOS Act - Education Services for Overseas Students
commence in February (Session 1), June (Session
to another: e.g. from a TAFE program to a university
Act. Information for students www.dest.gov.au/
program.
sectors/international_education/policy_issues_reviews/
some academic value to your intended course. This
means that you will not have to study the units for which
advanced standing has been granted.
Application - A formal, written request for
consideration for entry to an award (or study) program.
AQF - Australian Qualifications Framework. This is
a unified system of national qualifications in schools,
vocational and educational training, and higher
education.
Articulation - The arrangements which facilitate the
movement or progression of students from one program
Award - A certificate, diploma, degree, graduate
key_issues/esos/
certificate, or graduate diploma – awarded upon
External study - Full or part-time study that takes
successful completion of the requirements for that
place off-campus or by distance education. (Students
specified course.
on Student Visas are not permitted to enrol in distance
Bachelor Degree - An award requiring three or
four years full-time or equivalent part-time study at a
university.
Bridging course - A course to enable you to achieve
the required level of assumed knowledge needed for
enrolment in a particular academic program.
Campus - The University locations where specific
education courses. They are, however, permitted to
study up to 25 percent of their course by online and/or
2) and November (Session 3). There are limited unit
offerings in Session 3. Sessions 1, 2 and 3 were
previously referred to as Semester 1, Semester 2 and
Summer Session respectively.
Study period/s - The blocks into which the academic
year is divided. For postgraduate programs, the study
periods are referred to as ‘sessions’, ‘trimesters’
and ‘enrolment periods’. (See individual entries for
distance learning, but in each compulsory study period
explanations.)
each student must be studying at least one unit that is
Tertiary study - Study undertaken at university.
not distance or online.)
TAFE - Technical and Further Education. A publicly
IELTS - International English Language Testing System.
funded post-secondary education, including higher
Mid-year intake - The academic year for many
education, vocational education and training, or other
programs is divided into three sessions. Those courses
specialist post-secondary education or training.
available for entry at the start of Session 2 are referred
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language.
to as open to mid-year entry (or mid-year intake).
Certified Documents - Copies of all necessary
Trimester - The academic year for some postgraduate
Programs that operate on an academic year of three
documentation that have been officially stamped and
courses is divided into three 15-week periods called
trimesters generally have intakes in each trimester.
trimesters. Trimester A commences in January,
Mode - The way in which a course is delivered to
Trimester B in May and Trimester C in August or
students. For example, on-campus or distance
September.
CoE - Confirmation of Enrolment. When an international
education (external), on-line, or a mixture of one or more
applicant accepts an offer to study at the University and
Transcript - An academic transcript (Statement of
methods (mixed mode). Also includes choice of full-time
pays the necessary deposit, an electronic CoE is issued
Academic Record) is a copy of your academic record
or part-time study.
to date. It lists the subjects you have studied and all the
On-campus/internal - The form of full-time or part-
grades.
time study that requires attendance at a university
fields of study. A single award (testamur) is received.
Undergraduate - Course of study generally undertaken
campus. This term is used to differentiate this type of
An example of a combined degree is Bachelor of
by first-time university students which generally result in
study from off-campus or distance education study. On-
Contemporary Music/Bachelor of Education.
the awarding of an Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree,
campus is also known as internal study.
Combined Degree or Double Degree award.
Course - A collection of units constructed in an
On-line - Study of a unit undertaken entirely over the
approved way to form a program of study leading to
Unit - A subject to be studied as part of a course which
internet.
has its own code and name, and which may be a core
OSHC - Overseas Student Health Cover: While in
(compulsory) unit, or elective (non-compulsory) unit.
courses are administered, and/or available for study
(e.g. Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Gold Coast).
signed by either a Justice of Peace or authorising body
certifying that originals have been sighted.
which enables the applicant to apply for a student visa.
Combined degree - A degree course combining two
one of the awards of the University (for example, a
Graduate Diploma or Masters degree).
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Workplace Relations
Australia, international Student Visa holders must
CRICOS - Australian Government Commonwealth
have OSHC for themselves and their families. This is a
Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas
condition of the Student Visa for the duration of their
Students.
stay in Australia.
four steps to admission
Step 2
Overview
There are four main steps to follow when applying
for admission to a Southern Cross University
degree:
1. Research your course options: using this guide
and the University course website www.scu.
edu.au/courses
Submit your application
a) Complete the application form and application
checklist. (Please print clearly in black ink using
block letters.)
2. Submit your application.
3. Accept your offer.
4. Prepare for departure.
Step 1
b) Attach all the required academic certificates,
transcripts, Academic IELTS report and relevant
documents.
Research your course options
a) Read the course information in this guide then
visit the University website for more details on
the courses that interest you.
Please note: Only courses listed in this
guide are available for International
Students.
b) For Masters by Thesis and PhDs go to:
www.scu.edu.au/research/college/
You can download the application form from
www.scu.edu.au/intoff/dds/
Applicants uncertain of their eligibility or the
availability of research supervision in their area
of interest can instead complete the ‘Expression
of Interest’ form at the back of this prospectus
before formally applying.
c) For all other courses visit:
www.scu.edu.au/courses
Note: International students in Australia on
a Student Visa are not permitted to enrol in
distance education courses.
To use the course options website:
Please complete all fields of the application
form.
Academic certificates and transcripts must
be original documents or copies of original
documents accompanied by authorised
translations with certification by a notary,
Justice of the Peace or equivalent testifying to
the genuineness of the documents and their
translations. In addition, any course-specific
requirement (e.g. evidence of work experience)
must also be supplied.
c) Submit your application form, with attachments:
By Mail:
International Admissions Officer
International Office
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
Lismore NSW 2480
Australia
or
By courier:
International Admissions Officer
International Office
Southern Cross University
Military Road,
East Lismore NSW 2480
Australia
i) Select either: Undergraduate or Postgraduate
or
ii)Select broad area of study: After selecting
one Area of Study, you will find the list of
courses offered. Click on your preferred one.
As scanned documents by email:
int.apps@scu.edu.au
iii)Either: Download the appropriate international
application form at www.scu.edu.au/intoff/
dds/ or use the postgraduate coursework or
professional doctorate application form, as
applicable, at the back of this prospectus.
Please note: All students are required to bring their
original documentation to Australia as documentation
will need to be sighted by the International Office upon
request.
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Step 3
Accept your offer
After your application has been assessed
and a decision made, Southern Cross
University will send you one of the following
letters:
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
information can be found at
www.medibankprivate.com.au - follow
the links to Overseas Students.
a) A Letter of Offer: This provides you with
an unconditional offer, and allows entry
in the next available intake for the course
you have selected. No further conditions
need to be satisfied. Sometimes
alternative courses are suggested if you
do not meet entry requirements of the
course/s that you applied for.
To secure your place at the University,
you must accept the offer and pay the
commencement tuition fee stated on the
offer letter by the deadline clearly shown in
the offer letter, or the offer will lapse.
b) A Provisional or Conditional Offer: This
letter outlines the conditions that need to
be satisfied in order for you to be offered
a place in your selected course. Evidence
must be shown that you have met the
conditions before a provisional offer can
be converted to a full offer.
c) A Package Offer: This letter requires
that you complete an English Language
Program or another preliminary program
before commencing the course. You
must accept the entire package by
the deadline stated on the offer letter.
(Please note: if you choose to re-take
an English test and meet the University’s
English Language requirement, you will
need to re-submit your test score to the
University’s International Office).
d) If your application is unsuccessful: We
will send you a letter advising that your
application does not meet the University’s
entry requirements.
You will be emailed a copy of your offer and
information on:
• How to accept your offer
• How to pay fees
• Overseas Student Health Cover
• Southern Cross University’s tuition fee
refund policy
• University Accommodation*, and
• Living and Learning at Southern Cross
University.
This information should be read thoroughly.
*Available at Lismore and Coffs Harbour. For
students who choose to live off-campus,
information can be found at www.scu.edu.
au/services/oasis/index.php/57?pid=/12/
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• Offer package documents can be found
at the following website: www.scu.edu.
au/international/office/index.php/dds
The Australian Government has listed
all countries according to student visa
assessment levels. If you are from an
assessment level three, four or five
country you will need to submit a PreVisa Assessment (PVA) application to the
Immigration Office once you obtain your
letter of offer. The PVA can take around
two to 12 weeks to be assessed. Once
you pass your PVA you can accept your
offer by following the acceptance of offer
instructions. PVA is not required where
electronic lodgement of student visa
applications (eVisa) takes place.
Information regarding the visa assessment
levels can be found by downloading
the following pages: www.immi.gov.au/
allforms/pdf/1219i.pdf
Method of Payment
The offer letter lists information
about a number of ways to pay the
commencement tuition and OSHC
fees. Please note that the electronic
Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE – see
glossary of terms on page 60) will not be
issued until all funds are cleared.
You can pay:
• By Telegraphic Transfer (outside
Australia only)
• By telephone – credit card
• By mail – bank draft, or
• In person (if already on campus)
Please note: payment must be in
Australian Dollars.
Step 4
Preparing for Departure
Visa Requirements
Once the University has received
your signed acceptance of offer, the
commencement tuition fee payment and
the OSHC fee payment, the eCoE will be
issued by email as an attachment along
with pre-departure information. A hard
copy of the eCoE and pre-departure
information will be sent in the mail only if
requested.
You will then need to submit the eCoE
to the Immigration Office in your nearest
Australian Overseas Diplomatic Mission
(check www.dfat.gov.au/missions), where
you can apply for a student visa. Student
visas carry certain conditions: for example
you have to study full-time, and cannot
change institutions within the first six
months of your program. To find out more
about student visa conditions please refer
to the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC) website: www.immi.gov.
au/students/students/chooser
Students from assessment level one
countries are able to apply for their
student visa on-line. Students from other
assessment level countries should go
to www.immi.gov.au/students/students/
chooser for further information regarding
how to apply.
Pre-departure information
With the eCoE you will be sent predeparture information, which has
information on the Greeting Service for
International Students, arrival in Australia,
contact details once in Australia and
related important information. Please read
thoroughly and ensure you submit the
Greeting Service form to ensure you are
met upon arrival.
Orientation Week
Compulsory Orientation and Enrolment
sessions are held in the week prior to the
commencement of classes. It is essential
that you arrive in Australia in time to attend
these sessions. This program is intended
to help you settle into the University and
your local area.
Course Information
It is highly recommended that you check
the unit selection available for study prior
to arrival as unit availability is subject to
change. You can check this information at:
www.scu.edu.au/courses
International Application for
Postgraduate Admission
Please print CLEARLY in black ink using BLOCK LETTERS.
Applications should be submitted to the International Admissions Officer, International Office, at the following address:
Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW, 2480 Australia. Telephone (612) 6620 3876 Facsimile (612) 6620 3227.
Or send a scanned copy to int.apps@scu.edu.au
PERSONAL DETAILS
Family Name/Surname As this appears in your passport
Preferred or Adopted
Given Name
Given Names
Title (Mr/Mrs/
Miss/Ms)
Full Formal Name (for use on formal documents, including degree certificate)
Gender (M/F)
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship
Country of Birth
Correspondence Address (Agent if applicable)
Permanent Address (Student’s home address)
Email
Email
Tel
Fax
Tel
Fax
Do you hold a current Australian visa?
Yes If ‘Yes’, you must attach a copy of visa and passport
No
Do you have a disability, psychological or medical condition
which may affect your studies?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If ‘Yes’, you must attach a separate sheet giving details.
Have you previously enrolled at Southern Cross University?
If ‘Yes’, supply student number.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please refer to inside cover for a list of courses and fees.
Course Preferences
Location
Course Duration
Commencing e.g. May 2010
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Is English your first language?
Yes
No If ‘No’, what is your first language?
Was English the language of instruction in previous secondary or tertiary studies?
If ‘yes’, please indicate the studies that were completed in English and their combined duration.
Studies
Yes
No
Yes
No
Duration
Have you completed a test of English proficiency in the last 2 years?
If ‘yes’, please indicate date taken and test.
English Test Name
Date Taken (dd/mm/yy)
Result (if known) IELTS Test Report Form Number
If you answered ‘No’ to all of the above English language proficiency questions, you must sit an approved English test and advise
us of the results before an Offer of Admission can be made. NB. Australian visa regulations require all applicants from specified
countries to sit an IELTS test if they have not undertaken an IELTS test in the 2 years prior to visa application.
Southern Cross University
CRICOS Provider Numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B
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International Application for
Postgraduate Admission
QUALIFICATIONS
Please provide details and documentation of all secondary and tertiary studies completed or currently being undertaken, including
explanations of grading systems.
Secondary School Studies
Name of Qualification
School/Institution
State/Country
Year Completed
Are you CURRENTLY attempting a final year high school qualification?
If ‘Yes’, please indicate the date the results will be available and name of qualification.
Date
/
(dd/mm/yy)
/
Yes
No
Name of Qualification
Other Studies
e.g. University, Technical College, Polytechnic etc. If insufficient space, please attach a separate sheet giving additional details.
From
mm/yy
Full-time/
Part-time
To
mm/yy
Degree/Qualification
Institution
State/Country
Year Completed
All official transcripts must be submitted, including failures (if any).
Yes
No
Have you been excluded or are you liable for exclusion, on academic or other grounds, from any
tertiary institution or faculty and/or course within such an institution following a previous enrolment?
Yes
No
Are you seeking advanced standing for previous tertiary study?
Yes
No
Are you CURRENTLY attempting a final year of tertiary study?
If ‘Yes’, please indicate the date the results will be available and the name of the qualification.
Date
/
(dd/mm/yy)
/
Name of Qualification
(If ‘Yes’, you must attach a separate sheet giving details.)
If ‘Yes’, you must submit a certified copy of your transcript/s and complete comprehensive syllabus details for
each subject unit for which you are seeking advanced standing. This includes unit descriptions, learning hours,
assessment methods and an explanation of the weighting of each unit.
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
From
mm/yy
To
mm/yy
Full-time/
Part-time
If insufficient space, please attach a separate sheet giving additional details.
Employer
Duties
Position
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Completed application form
Syllabus (if applying for advanced standing)
Academic testamurs or certificates, academic transcripts and
authorised translations
Evidence of employment history (if required)
English test results
Certification from notary, Justice of the Peace or equivalent testifying
to the genuineness of academic documents and their translation
Where did you first hear about Southern Cross University?
SCU website
Friend
Alumni
Agent
Interview
All documents must be originals or certified copies of originals
(not photocopies). Translation of documents into English must be
carried out by a translation authority.
Educational Partner
Exhibition
Web other than SCU
Publication
Other (please give details)
DECLARATION (your application will not be considered if this declaration is not signed)
The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the New South Wales Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the health information is protected by the
Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Details regarding the operation of the Acts are contained in Southern Cross University’s Privacy Management Plan and may be viewed at:
www.scu.edu.au/policy/privacy.
I declare that I have read the International Application form and that all the information submitted is correct and complete and I accept the conditions of the application. I consent to the terms and
conditions set out in the International Application form and at www.scu.edu.au/policy/privacy in respect of handling my personal information, including health information. I consent to the University
independently verifying the information, including personal and health information. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to provide all necessary information and documentary evidence in support
of my application. I acknowledge that the University reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information. I authorise
the University to obtain from other educational institutions, past employers and relevant authorities details of my enrolment, academic record, examination results and employment history. I also
authorise the University to make the information I have provided available to relevant Australian government agencies as they deem necessary and as required by law. I understand and acknowledge
that the University may withdraw the offer until such time as the offer has been accepted by me. I acknowledge that the University will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which I or
any other person may suffer as a result of my admission being terminated in accordance with this condition. I authorise the University to collect, receive, store, transfer, use and disclose all such
information in or connected with the application for research purposes and I give these authorities on condition that all information provided pursuant to them is de-identified by the University. I
agree to abide by the Rules, policies and procedures of the University (as they may be from time to time). I understand and acknowledge that the University is collecting the information in this form
for the purpose of assessing my application. I consent to the above use of my personal information, including health information.
Applicant’s Signature
Southern Cross University
Date (dd/mm/yy)
CRICOS Provider Numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B
/
/
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International Application for Admission:
Professional Doctorate Programs
Please print CLEARLY in black ink using BLOCK LETTERS.
Applications should be submitted to the International Admissions Officer, International Office, at the following address:
Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW, 2480 Australia. Telephone (612) 6620 3876 Facsimile (612) 6620 3227.
Or send a scanned copy to int.apps@scu.edu.au
PERSONAL DETAILS
Family Name/Surname As this appears in your passport
Preferred or Adopted
Given Name
Given Names
Title (Mr/Mrs/
Miss/Ms)
Full Formal Name (for use on formal documents, including degree certificate)
Gender (M/F)
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship
Country of Birth
Correspondence Address (Agent if applicable)
Permanent Address (Student’s home address)
Email
Email
Tel
Fax
Tel
Fax
Do you hold a current Australian visa?
Yes If ‘Yes’, you must attach a copy of visa and passport
No
Do you have a disability, psychological or medical condition
which may affect your studies?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If ‘Yes’, you must attach a separate sheet giving details.
Have you previously enrolled at Southern Cross University?
If ‘Yes’, supply student number.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Is English your first language?
Yes
No If ‘No’, what is your first language?
Was English the language of instruction in previous secondary or tertiary studies?
If ‘yes’, please indicate the studies that were completed in English and their combined duration.
Studies
Yes
No
Yes
No
Duration
Have you completed a test of English proficiency in the last 2 years?
If ‘yes’, please indicate date taken and test.
Date Taken (dd/mm/yy)
English Test Name
Result (if known) IELTS Test Report Form Number
If you answered ‘No’ to all of the above English language proficiency questions, you must sit an approved English test and advise us
of the results before an Offer of Admission can be made. NB. Australian visa regulations require all applicants from specified countries
to sit an IELTS test if they have not undertaken an IELTS test in the 2 years prior to visa application.
I have read and understand the requirements regarding English language proficiency on page fourteen.
Applicant’s Signature
Southern Cross University
Date (dd/mm/yy)
CRICOS Provider Numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B
/
/
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International Application for Admission:
Professional Doctorate Programs
Professional Doctorate Program
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Indigenous Philosophy (DIP)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Proposed commencement
Year
Trimester
A
B
C
Session 1
Session 2
Tertiary qualifications
List Degree(s) held. [If Honours degree(s) state class of Honours.] Note: All applicants must provide an original official
transcript of her/his full academic record or a certified copy of the original transcript, except where Southern Cross
University has awarded the degree. If transcripts are not in English, a certified English translation must also be provided.
Year of
University
Graduation
Degree
State
Country
Research and publications
Please list any theses and/or other publications of which you are the author and provide details of any other research
you have undertaken. For each publication indicate: (a) all authors in the order in which they appear in the publication
concerned; (b) the proportion of the total work that you contributed; (c) full bibliographic details, including page numbers;
(d) if for journal articles whether the journal is refereed.
Summary of career: previous years Business/professional/government work experience/positions. List key positions over the past seven years with name of
employer and brief position description (the first entry should be your current position):
Southern Cross University
CRICOS Provider Numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B
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International Application for Admission:
Professional Doctorate Programs
Proposed research project
1. You are expected to have some ideas (in general terms) of your proposed research field. Your research field may be
modified as you progress through the Research Methods and other course units. However, as part of your application
you are required to provide a submission regarding your proposed area of research. An outline of submission is provided
below:
• the general topic area of research
• your experience in the topic area
• a brief description of the research problem i.e. what does the research aim to find out?
• why is the research important?
• why are you interested in this research area?
2. The submission needs to be 800-1000 words in length, legible and in good English.
3. The submission must be verified by signature and a statement declaring that the submission was written by the
applicant and is original work.
Advanced standing
If you wish to apply for advanced standing for some of the coursework units, please indicate here which units:
Postgraduate units
Yes
No
Additional units (please supply full supporting documentation)
Yes
No
Research units
Yes
No
Please note: (1) the rules and guidelines for advanced standing will be used when considering a request for advanced standing
(2) appropriate documentation in support of your application for advanced standing must be submitted.
Financial assistance information
(required for government reporting purposes)
1. Will you receive financial assistance in the form of sponsorship or scholarship for your
study (e.g. from your employer or industry/government body)?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If YES, please provide sponsor details
Name
Sponsor location
Proportion of sponsorship (e.g.100%)
Sponsorship amount $
Note: Please advise International Centre for Professional Doctorates if these details change.
2. Will you be undertaking paid employment during your course of study?
If YES, give details, such as the work time involved
Southern Cross University
CRICOS Provider Numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B
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International Application for Admission:
Professional Doctorate Programs
Declaration (Your application will not be considered if this declaration is not signed)
The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the New South Wales Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the
health information is protected by the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Details regarding the operation of the Acts are contained in
Southern Cross University’s Privacy Management Plan and may be viewed at: www.scu.edu.au/policy/privacy.
I declare that I have read the Professional Doctorate Application form and that all the information submitted is correct and complete and I accept the
conditions of the application. I consent to the terms and conditions set out in the Professional Doctorate Application form and at www.scu.edu.au/policy/
privacy in respect of handling my personal information, including health information. I consent to the University independently verifying the information,
including personal and health information. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to provide all necessary information and documentary evidence in
support of my application. I acknowledge that the University reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission made on the basis
of incorrect or incomplete information. I authorise the University to obtain from other educational institutions, past employers and relevant authorities
details of my enrolment, academic record, examination results and employment history. I also authorise the University to make the information I have
provided available to relevant Australian government agencies as they deem necessary and as required by law. I understand and acknowledge that the
University may withdraw the offer until such time as the offer has been accepted by me. I acknowledge that the University will not be liable for any loss or
damage whatsoever which I or any other person may suffer as a result of my admission being terminated in accordance with this condition. I authorise
the University to collect, receive, store, transfer, use and disclose all such information in or connected with the application for research purposes and I
give these authorities on condition that all information provided pursuant to them is de-identified by the University. I agree to abide by the Rules, policies
and procedures of the University (as they may be from time to time). I understand and acknowledge that the University is collecting the information in this
form for the purpose of assessing my application. I consent to the above use of my personal information, including health information.
Applicant’s Signature
/
Date (dd/mm/yy)
/
Application and admission checklist
application form completed in accordance with instructions
one passport photo
academic testamurs or certificates, academic transcripts and authorised translations
a résumé or curriculum vitae
certification from notary, Justice of the Peace or equivalent testifying to the
genuineness of academic documents and their translation
800 to 1000 word submission covering the
details specified on page 106
for overseas applicants whose first language is not English: evidence of proficiency in English in the form of an original Academic IELTS test
result, no more than two years old, showing a score of 7.0 or better with no less than 6.5 in the sub-bands. Advice on the acceptability of
other English language tests or evidence of ability to study in English should be sought from the University’s International Office.
Where did you first hear about Southern Cross University?
education exhibition
magazine
Southern Cross University website
current/former student
Australian Education Centre
newspaper
educational partner of the University
other website (please specify)
agent (please provide name)
other (please give details)
For the use of the Director of the International Centre for Professional
Doctorates only
1. I recommend:
the applicant be admitted to candidature
the applicant be not admitted to candidature for the following reasons:
If admission is recommended:
2. We report that:
(a) necessary facilities are available in the College
Yes
No
(b) preliminary discussion with the applicant on proposed research has been held?
Yes
No
(c) resource implications for the proposed research have been discussed with the applicant
Yes
No
(d) I do not foresee difficulties in the applicant having access to library facilities.
Yes
No
3. I recommend that candidature commence on
Director ICPD
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Date
Date
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Expression of interest in applying for
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OR MASTERS
BY THESIS (including Qualifier)
Please print CLEARLY in black ink using BLOCK LETTERS.
Applications should be submitted to the International Admissions Officer, International Office, at the following address:
Southern Cross University, PO Box 157, Lismore, NSW, 2480 Australia. Telephone (612) 6620 3876 Facsimile (612) 6620 3227.
Or send a scanned copy to int.apps@scu.edu.au
PERSONAL DETAILS
Family Name/Surname As this appears in your passport
Preferred or Adopted
Given Name
Given Names
Title (Mr/Mrs/
Miss/Ms)
Full Formal Name (for use on formal documents, including degree certificate)
Gender (M/F)
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship
Country of Birth
Correspondence Address (Agent if applicable)
Permanent Address (Student’s home address)
Email
Email
Tel
Fax
Tel
Fax
Do you hold a current Australian visa?
Yes If ‘Yes’, you must attach a copy of visa and passport
No
Do you have a disability, psychological or medical condition
which may affect your studies?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If ‘Yes’, you must attach a separate sheet giving details.
Have you previously enrolled at Southern Cross University?
If ‘Yes’, supply student number.
COURSE DETAILS
Course you are interested in applying for (tick one only):
PhD
Masters by thesis
Proposed research topic:
Please attach a 2-3 page research proposal outlining background to the research area, aims and significance of the research, and
proposed methods.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Is English your first language?
Yes
No If ‘No’, what is your first language?
Was English the language of instruction in previous secondary or tertiary studies?
If ‘yes’, please indicate the studies that were completed in English and their combined duration.
Studies
Yes
No
Yes
No
Duration
Have you completed a test of English proficiency in the last 2 years?
If ‘yes’, please indicate date taken and test.
Date Taken (dd/mm/yy)
English Test Name
Result (if known) IELTS Test Report Form Number
If you answered ‘No’ to all of the above English language proficiency questions, you must sit an approved English test and advise
us of the results before an Offer of Admission can be made. NB. Australian visa regulations require all applicants from specified
countries to sit an IELTS test if they have not undertaken an IELTS test in the 2 years prior to visa application.
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Expression of interest in applying for
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OR MASTERS
BY THESIS (including Qualifier)
PREVIOUS STUDY
If you have previously studied at Southern Cross University, please indicate course and year of completion:
Course
Year
Surname used
Student ID (if known)
If you have studied a higher degree by research course at another university within three years of the date of this application,
please indicate:
Name of Institution
Student ID
Commencement date
Termination date
Periods of approved
interruption
Surname used
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
If you are to receive any financial support in the form of a scholarship or sponsorship for your study, please give the name of the
sponsor or scholarship:
REFEREES
Please supply the names and contact details of two academic referees who can be contacted for an opinion on your suitability for
candidature:
1.
2.
Declaration
(Your expression of interest will not be considered if this declaration is not signed)
The personal information you provide on this form is protected by the New South Wales Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the
health information is protected by the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Details regarding the operation of the Acts are contained in
Southern Cross University’s Privacy Management Plan and may be viewed at: www.scu.edu.au/policy/privacy.
I declare that I have read the Expression of Interest form and that all the information submitted is correct and complete and I accept the conditions of
the form. I consent to the terms and conditions set out in the Expression of Interest form and at www.scu.edu.au/policy/privacy in respect of handling
my personal information, including health information. I consent to the University independently verifying the information, including personal and health
information. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to provide all necessary information and documentary evidence in support of my expression of interest
and any subsequent application. I acknowledge that the University reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission made on the
basis of incorrect or incomplete information. I authorise the University to obtain from other educational institutions, past employers and relevant authorities
details of my enrolment, academic record, examination results and employment history. I also authorise the University to make the information I have
provided available to relevant Australian government agencies as they deem necessary and as required by law. I understand and acknowledge that the
University may withdraw any offer of admission until such time as the offer has been accepted by me. I acknowledge that the University will not be liable
for any loss or damage whatsoever which I or any other person may suffer as a result of my admission being terminated in accordance with this condition.
I authorise the University to collect, receive, store, transfer, use and disclose all such information in or connected with the expression of interest and any
subsequent application for research purposes and I give these authorities on condition that all information provided pursuant to them is de-identified by
the University. I agree to abide by the Rules, policies and procedures of the University (as they may be from time to time). I understand and acknowledge
that the University is collecting the information in this form for the purpose of assessing my expression of interest and any subsequent application. I
consent to the above use of my personal information, including health information.
Applicant’s Signature
Southern Cross University
Date (dd/mm/yy)
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International Office
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157
Lismore NSW 2480
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+61 2) 6620 3876
Facsimile:
(+61 2) 6620 3227
Email:
intoff@scu.edu.au
Email Applications: int.apps@scu.edu.au
Email for Agents:
agents@scu.edu.au
Web:
www.scu.edu.au/international
CRICOS provider numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B