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University Diploma in Business

Year 2012

QUT code BS40

CRICOS 025282A

Duration(full-timeinternational)

Domestic fee(indicative)

International Course

International fee(indicative)

2012: $8436 perSemester

Total creditpoints

96

Credit pointsfull-time sem.

48

CourseCoordinator

Elizabeth McDade

DisciplineCoordinator

Minimum englishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)

speaking 5.0

writing 5.0

reading 5.0

listening 5.0

overall 5.5

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

University Diploma in Businessunits

Accounting●

Economics●

Global Business●

Management●

Marketing●

Working in Business●

Professional Communication 1●


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

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



University Diploma in Creative Industries


http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?courseCode=IF06&courseID=17910. CRICOS No.00213J

Students who achieve a grade pointaverage of at least 4.5 (on a 7-pointscale), will recieve 96 credit points (twosemesters) of advanced standing for sixsemesters to complete:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)

Domestic Course structureInternational CoursestructureUniversity Diploma in CreativeIndustries units

Creative Industries: People andPractices

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Creative Industries: MakingConnections

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Photomedia and Artistic Practice●

Strategic Speech Communication●



Plus:Marketing or Elective●

Elective●

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

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



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Bachelor of Business

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years

Duration(part-timedomestic)

6 years

OP Gardens Point: 11Caboolture: 15

Rank Gardens Point: 78Caboolture: 69

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Gardens Point andCaboolture


2012: CSP $4,713 perSemester



Total creditpoints

288


48

Credit pointspart-time sem.

24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

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

CourseCoordinator

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

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

English●

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

International Subjectprerequisites

English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designThe new Bachelor of Business degreeallows you to be flexible in your chosenfield of studies to suit your own needs andcareer aspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.

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

• one Minor (four units)(university orBusiness School or extension) and fouroption (elective) units.

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

Caboolture campus students: TheBusiness School Core units and theManagement and Marketing majors areavailable at this campus. Students mustchoose first year Business School Coreunits at Caboolture campus but maychoose units from majors from otherBusiness disciplines at Gardens Point tocomplete the rest of their degree. Whenenrolling for the first time, students will berequired to select either Management orMarketing as their major. After their firstyear, students will be able to change theirmajor. Students may choose majorsoffered at Gardens Point or continue theirstudies at Caboolture. Students fromother campuses may enrol in units atCaboolture. Business core unitavailaibility will vary each semester.Students who wish to complete theirdegree in full-time mode should consultStudyfinder for specific courseprogression and enrolment advice.Queries regarding unit availabilities andprogression can be directed to BusinessStudent Services on [email protected] orthe Caboolture Student Centre.

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

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

http://www.student.qut.edu.au/enrolment-and-orientation/enrolment/credit-for-prior-learning/

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

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

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

Discipline coordinatorsPlease refer to your major for details onyour Discipline Coordinator.

Student support – Receive personalsupport through a dedicated StudentEnquiries Centre. Have your admission,enrolment, and study enquiries answeredby our Student Learning Advisors at theCentre on Level 1, B Block, phone 31382050 or email us: [email protected]

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

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

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

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe new Bachelor of Business degreeallows you to be flexible in your chosenfield of studies to suit your own needs andcareer aspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors and

specialisations.

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

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

six Second Major units and twooption (elective) units or

●

eight option (elective) units or●

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

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

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Enrolment Caboolture campus students: TheBusiness School Core units and theManagement and Marketing majors areavailable at this campus. Students mustchoose first year Business School Coreunits at Caboolture campus but maychoose units from majors from otherBusiness disciplines at Gardens Point tocomplete the rest of their degree. Whenenrolling for the first time, students will berequired to select either Management orMarketing as their major. After their firstyear, students will be able to change theirmajor. Students may choose majorsoffered at Gardens Point or continue theirstudies at Caboolture. Students fromother campuses may enrol in units atCaboolture. Students who wish tocomplete their degree in full-time modeshould consult Studyfinder for specificcourse progression and enrolment advice.

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

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

International CoursestructureCourse designThe new Bachelor of Business degreeallows you to be flexible in your chosenfield of studies to suit your own needs andcareer aspirations. The three distinctcomponents within the degree give youmany combinations of majors andspecialisations.

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

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

six Second Major units and twooption (elective) units or

●

eight option (elective) units or●

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

●

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

●

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

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



mailto:[email protected]

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Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Gardens Point





Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Sherrena Buckby

Business StudentServices phone 31382050 or [email protected]


English●

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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Your degree at a glanceYear 1Sign up for Accounting Connexions tolearn the ropes of university life from anexperienced student. Academically, youwill build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. Start your accountancymajor in second semester with a focus onfinancial reporting and disclosure.

Year 2You will learn how to interpret financialinformation and reports and gain skills inusing this information for businessdecision making. Practical experience inusing software such as MYOB andAccounting Information Systems Cycleswill complement your theoretical

knowledge in corporate reporting andproduct costing. You can start to buildyour professional networks and find outmore about the corporate world thatawaits you at boardroom seminars. You’llalso start to shape your career with theselection of a second study area.

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

Professional recognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof requirements for membership of CPAAustralia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia, the Institute ofPublic Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.

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

Real world focusOur Johnston Rorke Boardroom SeminarSeries gives some second-year studentsa feel for corporate life, with theopportunity to talk to partners of the firmabout real client cases.

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

You can even get a taste of what life islike as a researcher during your studies,with paid research work opportunities

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within the School, working with academicsupervisors on real-world researchprojects, or as part of a SummerSemester Research scholarship. Youmight discover your potential for researchwork or an academic career.

Career preparation programAccounting Connexions helps you settleinto university life by matching first-yearstudents with established accountancystudents. You'll get to know howuniversity works, where the library andcomputer labs are, and meet otherstudents.

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

AbbreviationBBus(Accy)

Domestic Course structureYour degree at a glanceYear 1Sign up for Accounting Connexions tolearn the ropes of university life from anexperienced student. Academically, youwill build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. Start your accountancymajor in second semester with a focus onfinancial reporting and disclosure.

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

Year 3You will draw on the knowledge gainedthrough your major to solve real-worldaccounting problems such as preparing atax return or analysing the financial

statements of a client business. You’llalso investigate how auditors report onthe financial statements of companies,individuals and trusts. For the bestchance of a top job to launch your career,attend graduate recruitment events oncampus or take a work placement withone of our industry partners.

International CoursestructureYour degree at a glanceYear 1Sign up for Accounting Connexions tolearn the ropes of university life from anexperienced student. Academically, youwill build a base of broad businessknowledge through the core units,covering all areas of business fromfinance and economics through tomarketing and electronic business.Generic skills in all areas will enhanceyour understanding of how businessesoperate within the commercial and legalenvironment. Start your accountancymajor in second semester with a focus onfinancial reporting and disclosure.

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

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

Sample StructureSemesters

Year 1, Semester 1●






Important Information●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting

BSB111 Business Law and Ethics

BSB123 Data Analysis

BSB124 Working in Business

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

AYB200 Financial Accounting

AYB225 Management Accounting

Year 2, Semester 1

AYB221Computerised AccountingSystems

AYB219 Taxation Law

Second Area of Study OR Option(elective) unit


Year 2, Semester 2

AYB340 Company Accounting




Year 3, Semester 1

AYB311 Financial Accounting Issues

BSB119 Global Business



Year 3, Semester 2

AYB339 Accountancy Capstone

AYB301 Audit and Assurance


BSB126 Marketing

Important Information

Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(Accountancy) Unit Sets. Check unitavailability when selecting Second Areaof Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Advertising)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



ASPRO Gayle Kerr



English●

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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

agencies by entering competitionsspecifically for advertising students. You’llalso have the opportunity to personaliseyour degree with the selection of yoursecond study area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMPed, the student association for QUTadvertising, marketing and public relationsstudents, is another link to the real world.Through AMPed you can access industryprofessionals, and find out about events




run by professional bodies. It's also agreat way to meet your peers, and createyour own career networks.

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

Find out more on deferment.

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

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

AbbreviationBBus(Advtg)

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


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

Advertising major unitsConsumer Behaviour●

Marketing and Audience Research●

Advertising Theory and Practice●

Advertising Copywriting●

Media Planning●

Advertising Management●

Advertising Planning Portfolio●

Advertising Campaigns●

Recommended complementarystudy areasSecond major and minor options

Marketing●

Public Relations●

Integrated MarketingCommunication

●

Management●

International Business●

Language●

Additional minor optionsSales●

Tourism and EntertainmentMarketing

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


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

Advertising major unitsConsumer Behaviour●


Advertising Theory and Practice●

Advertising Copywriting●

Media Planning●


Advertising Planning Portfolio●

Advertising Campaigns●


Marketing●

Public Relations●


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Management●


Language●



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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

AMB220Advertising Theory andPractice

AMB200 Consumer Behaviour

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1

AMB201Marketing and AudienceResearch

AMB319 Media Planning

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


Year 2, Semester 2

AMB318 Advertising Copywriting




Year 3, Semester 1

AMB320 Advertising Management

AMB330 Advertising Planning Portfolio



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB339 Advertising Campaigns

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Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(Advertising) Unit Sets. BSB111 andBSB113 are the remaining BusinessSchool Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability whenselecting Second Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Economics)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Tommy Tang



English●

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


Maths A●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




have held an Ordinary Membership of theEconomics Society of Australia for oneyear and have completed a Bachelor ofBusiness majoring in Economics.

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

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



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

AbbreviationBBus(Ec)

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

Economics major unitsQuantitative Methods for Economicsand Finance

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Economics 2●

Intermediate Macroeconomics●

Intermediate Microeconomics●

Contemporary Application ofEconomic Theory (capstone unit)

●

Plus any three of the following:Applied Behavioural Economics●

Introductory Econometrics●

Environmental Economics andPolicy

●

International Economics●

Game Theory and Applications.●


Finance●

Management●

Marketing●


Language●

Additional minor optionsAccountancy●

Business Regulation●

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

Economics major unitsQuantitative Methods for Economicsand Finance

●

Economics 2●

Intermediate Macroeconomics●

Intermediate Microeconomics●

Contemporary Application ofEconomic Theory (capstone unit)

●

Plus any three of the following:Applied Behavioural Economics●

Introductory Econometrics●

Environmental Economics andPolicy

●

International Economics●

Game Theory and Applications.●


Finance●

Management●

Marketing●


Language●

Additional minor optionsAccountancy●









Economics Options List●


Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics




Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

EFB222Quantitative Methods ForEconomics and Finance

EFB223 Economics 2

Year 2, Semester 1

EFB330 Intermediate Macroeconomics

EFB331 Intermediate Microeconomics



Year 2, Semester 2

Economics Options List




Year 3, Semester 1





Year 3, Semester 2





EFB338Contemporary Application ofEconomic Theory





Student must choose 3 units from thefollowing:

EFB332Applied BehaviouralEconomics

EFB333 Introductory Econometrics

EFB334Environmental Economics andPolicy

EFB336 International Economics

EFB337Game Theory andApplications


Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(Economics) Unit Sets. BSB111 andBSB126 are the remaining BusinessSchool Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability whenselecting Second Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Finance)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Mark Doolan



English●

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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

Second study area

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

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

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




Australia.

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

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

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

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

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



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

AbbreviationBBus(Finance)

Domestic Course structureFinance major units

Quantitative Methods for Economicsand Finance

●

Economics 2●

Finance 1●

Financial Markets●

Finance 2●

International Finance●

Investments●

Finance Capstone●

Recommended complementarystudy areasFinance extension options

Funds Management●

Financial Services●

Second major and minor optionsEconomics●

Accountancy●

Management●


Additional minor optionsApplied Economics●

Quantitative Economics●

Superannuation and WealthManagement

●

International CoursestructureFinance major units

Quantitative Methods for Economicsand Finance

●

Economics 2●

Finance 1●

Financial Markets●

Finance 2●


Investments●

Finance Capstone●

Recommended complementarystudy areasFinance extension options

Funds Management●

Financial Services●

Second major and minor optionsEconomics●

Accountancy●

Management●


Additional minor optionsApplied Economics●



●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics



BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting


EFB210 Finance 1

EFB222Quantitative Methods ForEconomics and Finance

Year 2, Semester 1

EFB201 Financial Markets

EFB307 Finance 2



Year 2, Semester 2

EFB223 Economics 2

EFB312 International Finance



Year 3, Semester 1

EFB335 Investments




Year 3, Semester 2

EFB340 Finance Capstone









Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(Finance) Unit Sets. BSB111 andBSB115 are the remaining BusinessSchool Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability whenselecting Second Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Glen Murphy



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

AbbreviationBBus(HRM)

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

Human Resource Managementmajor units

Leading Organisations●

Contemporary EmploymentRelations

●

Human Resource Issues andStrategy

●

Human Resource Decision Making●

Performance and Reward●

Recruitment and Selection●

Learning and Development inOrganisations

●

Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment

●

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)



Recommended complementarystudy areasExtension option

Human Resource Management●

Second major and minor optionsManagement●

Public Relations●


Language●

Marketing●

Additional minor optionEntrepreneurship●

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

Human Resource Managementmajor units


Contemporary EmploymentRelations

●

Human Resource Issues andStrategy

●

Human Resource Decision Making●

Performance and Reward●

Recruitment and Selection●

Learning and Development inOrganisations

●

Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment

●



Second major and minor optionsManagement●

Public Relations●


Language●

Marketing●

Additional minor optionEntrepreneurship●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB115 Management




Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB126 Marketing

MGB200 Leading Organisations

MGB207Human Resource Issues andStrategy

Year 2, Semester 1

MGB201Contemporary EmploymentRelations

MGB220Human Resource DecisionMaking



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics




Year 3, Semester 1

MGB339 Performance and Reward

MGB331Learning and Development inOrganisations



Year 3, Semester 2

MGB320 Recruitment and Selection

MGB370Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment




Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(Human Resource Management) UnitSets. Check unit availability whenselecting Second Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Mr Michael Cox



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

Year 3

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

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

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

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

AbbreviationBBus(InternatBus)



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


Bachelor of Business (International Business)



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

International Business majorunits

Importing and Exporting●

Finance for International Business●

Intercultural Communication andNegotiation Skills

●

International Accounting●

International Logistics●

International Marketing●

International Business in the Asia-Pacific

●

International Business Strategy●

Recommendedcomplementary study areasSecond major and minor options

Marketing●

Management●


Language●

Economics●

Finance●



●

Entrepreneurship●


Applied Economics●


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

International Business majorunits

Importing and Exporting●

Finance for International Business●


●




International Business in the Asia-Pacific

●

International Business Strategy●

Recommendedcomplementary study areasSecond major and minor options

Marketing●

Management●


Language●

Economics●

Finance●



●

Entrepreneurship●


Applied Economics●










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB113 Economics

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management

BSB110 Accounting

AMB210 Importing and Exporting

EFB240Finance for InternationalBusiness

Year 2, Semester 1

MGB225Intercultural Communicationand Negotiation Skills

AYB227 International Accounting



Year 2, Semester 2

MGB340International Business in theAsia-Pacific




Year 3, Semester 1

AMB303 International Logistics

AMB336 International Marketing



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB369International BusinessStrategy





Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(International Business) Unit Sets.BSB126 and BSB111 are the remainingBusiness School Core units which mustbe completed. Check unit availabilitywhen selecting Second Area of Studyunits.



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Bachelor of Business (Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years



OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Henri Burgers



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

AbbreviationBBus(Mgt)

Domestic Course structure

Bachelor of Business (Management)



Management major unitsLeading Organisations●

Managing Operations●

Entrepreneurship and Innovation●


●

Sustainability in a ChangingEnvironment

●

Strategic Management●

Managing Business Growth●

Project Management●


Management●

Second major and minor optionsHuman Resource Management●

Marketing●

Accountancy●



Language●

Finance●

Forensics●


Economics●

International CoursestructureManagement major units


Managing Operations●



●

Sustainability in a ChangingEnvironment

●


Managing Business Growth●



Management●

Second major and minor optionsHuman Resource Management●

Marketing●

Accountancy●



Language●

Finance●

Forensics●


Economics●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB115 Management



BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB113 Economics


MGB225Intercultural Communicationand Negotiation Skills

Year 2, Semester 1

MGB210 Managing Operations

MGB223Entrepreneurship andInnovation

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2

MGB309 Strategic Management




Year 3, Semester 1

MGB324 Managing Business Growth




Year 3, Semester 2

MGB335 Project Management

MGB310Sustainability in A ChangingEnvironment




Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(Management) Unit Sets. Check unitavailability when selecting Second Areaof Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years



OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud



English●

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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

marketing can help companies competein a global market. You will also have theopportunity to personalise your degreewith the selection of a second study area.

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

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


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

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



AbbreviationsBBus(Marketing)

Domestic Course structureMarketing major units

Consumer Behaviour●



●


Bachelor of Business (Marketing)



Marketing Planning andManagement

●

eMarketing Strategies●

Services Marketing●


Strategic Marketing●


Marketing●

Second major and minor optionsAdvertising●

Public Relations●


●



Management●

Economics●

Language●



●

International CoursestructureMarketing major units




●

Marketing Planning andManagement

●

eMarketing Strategies●



Strategic Marketing●


Marketing●

Second major and minor optionsAdvertising●

Public Relations●


●



Management●

Economics●

Language●



●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management




Year 2, Semester 1

AMB202Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMB240Marketing Planning andManagement



Year 2, Semester 2

AMB335 E-marketing Strategies




Year 3, Semester 1

AMB336 International Marketing

AMB340 Services Marketing



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB359 Strategic Marketing





Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be veiwed under BS05(Marketing) Unit Sets. BSB110 andBSB113 are the remaining BusinessSchool Core units which must becompleted. Check unit availability whenselecting Second Area of Study units.



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Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

Year 2012

QUT code BS05

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator



Dr Kim Johnston



English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)




AbbreviationBBus(PublicRelations)


Introduction to Public Relations●

Public Relations Techniques●

Public Relations Planning●


Corporate Communication●

Global Public Relations Cases●

Public Relations Management●

Public Relations Campaigns●


Advertising●

Marketing●


●

Management●


Language●

Additional minor optionTourism and EntertainmentMarketing

●

International CoursestructurePublic Relations major units

Introduction to Public Relations●

Public Relations Techniques●

Public Relations Planning●


Corporate Communication●

Global Public Relations Cases●




Advertising●

Marketing●


●

Management●


Language●

Additional minor optionTourism and EntertainmentMarketing

●









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

AMB263Introduction To PublicRelations

Year 2, Semester 1


AMB264 Public Relations Techniques



Year 2, Semester 2

AMB372 Public Relations Planning

AMB373 Corporate Communication



Year 3, Semester 1

AMB374 Global Public Relations Cases

AMB375 Public Relations Management



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB379 Public Relations Campaigns





Please note: List of Second Area ofStudy can be viewed under BS05(Public Relations) Unit Sets. BSB111 isthe remaining Business School Coreunits which must be completed. Checkunit availability when selecting SecondArea of Study units.




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Bachelor of Business (Dean's Honours)

Year 2012

QUT code BS06

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

2 years

OP 2

Rank 98






Total creditpoints

288


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

Start months February

Int. Start Months February


CourseCoordinator



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



English●


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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

Students should note that not all minors

are timetabled in every year or semester.Hence, due to the accelerated structure ofthe course, it is important you confirm thatthe minors you are interested in will beavailable.

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

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

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

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

Breaks in Study: Due to the acceleratedprogram breaks in study are notpermitted. Students wishing to take abreak from study will be advised totransfer to the standard program,Bachelor of Business (BS05).

Course progression: Due to theaccelerated program students areexpected to follow the course structure.Students wishing to deviate from therecommended course structure will beadvised to transfer to the standardprogram, Bachelor of Business (BS05).

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

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




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

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

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



AbbreviationBBus(Study Area A)


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


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



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




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












Year 1, Semester 3 (Summer)●



Professional AccountancyExtension

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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


BSB113 Economics



Year 1, Semester 2



AYB219 Taxation Law



Year 1, Semester 3 (Summer)








AYB300Accountancy Work IntegratedLearning

Year 2, Semester 1


AYB321Strategic ManagementAccounting

AYB230 Corporations Law

Professional Accounting unit (eitherAYB227 or AYB320 or AYB240) orBSB115

EFB210 Finance 1

Year 2, Semester 2




Professional Accounting unit (eitherAYB320 or AYB250) OR BSB115

BSB126 Marketing

Professional Accountancy Extension

To complete the ProfessionalAccounting extension student mustselect one of the following:


AYB240Superannuation Regulationand Practice

AYB250 Personal Financial Planning

AYB320 Advanced Taxation Law

AYB341Forensic and BusinessIntelligence


AYB302 Project


Please note: Check unit availabilitywhen selecting Second Area of Studyunits.

Students must completed all 8 BusinessSchool Core Units (BSBxxx)



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Bachelor of Business (Accelerated Program)

Year 2012

QUT code BS07

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

2 years

OP 5

Rank 92






Total creditpoints

288


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




CourseCoordinator






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


English●

Mathematics for Accountancy, Finance,Economics and Marketing majors.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


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

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

deviate from the recommended coursestructure will be advised to transfer to thestandard program, Bachelor of Business(BS05).



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

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

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

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


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

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




Bachelor of Business (Accelerated Program)



(c) One Minor of 4 units selected from aUniversity-Wide unit set or a BusinessSchool extension (48 credit points)(d) Four prescribed Option unitsundertaken during the Summer semesteras project or research units (48 creditpoints)



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

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

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


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

International CoursestructureCourse designThe Bachelor of Business (AcceleratedProgram) allows you to be flexible in yourfields of study to suit your own needs andcareer aspirations. The three distinct

components within the program will giveyou many combinations of study areasand minors, as well as opportunities toparticipate in internships, workplacements, special topics or projectsduring summer.

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



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

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

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


Further studyStudents in the Accelerated program(BS07) may choose to enrol in the

Bachelor of Business (Honours) BS63 oncompletion of the degree with a GPA of5.5.



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Bachelor of Mass Communication

Year 2012

QUT code IF27

CRICOS 037542J

Duration(full-time)

3 years

OP 12

Rank 76

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Gardens Point and KelvinGrove




2012: $11,000 perSemester

Total creditpoints

288


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies (CreativeIndustries Faculty)


Tanya Nitins(Entertainment); SusanHetherington(Journalism); Dr StephenHarrington (Media &Communication); Mr SeanMaher (Television);ASPRO Gayle Kerr(Advertising); Dr KimJohnston (PublicRelations)Phone: +61 7 3138 8114Email: [email protected](Entertainment,Journalism, Media &Communication)


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

- Journalism and Media andCommunication.

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

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

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

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

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




Bachelor of Mass Communication



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

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

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


Course Requirements●

IF27 CORE UNITS - 6 unitsrequired

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

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Advertising●

Journalism●

Media and Communication●

Public Relations●

Entertainment●

Code Title

Course Requirements

To successfully complete this course,you must complete:

* IF27 core units (6 units)

* Two IF27 Majors (6 units each) (thesemajors appear on your academic recordbut not on your parchment)

* Complementary Studies options (6units) comprising either a Minor PLUS24cp of Unit Options; or 72cp of UnitOptions

NOTES: A maximum of 48cps of thefollowing units can be taken throughoutyour course: KKB341, KKB342,KKB343, KKB344, KKB345, KKB346,KKB347, KKB350.

IF27 CORE UNITS - 6 units required


BSB126 Marketing

KCB110Introduction to MassCommunication

KCB103Strategic SpeechCommunication

KCB205 Professional Communication

Either AMB220 or AMB263 (Studentscompleting the Advertising Major mustselect AMB220):

AMB220Advertising Theory andPractice


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

Advertising

INSTRUCTIONS: Students completingthe Advertising Major must completeAMB220 as one of their IF27 Core Unitsor as a Complementary Studies UnitOption.


AMB318 Advertising Copywriting

AMB319 Media Planning

AMB320 Advertising Management

AMB330 Advertising Planning Portfolio

AMB339 Advertising Campaigns

Journalism

KJB101 Digital Journalism

KJB120 Newswriting

KJB121 Journalistic Inquiry

KJB224 Feature Writing

KJB280 International Journalism

KJB337 Public Affairs Reporting

Media and Communication

KCB101Introduction to Media andCommunication: Texts

KCB106 Media in a Globalised World

KCB206 Internet, Self and Beyond

KCB301 Media Audiences

KCB304Designing CommunicationResources

A unit from the Media andCommunication Unit Options (eitherKCB203 or KCB207):

KCB203Consumption Matters:Consumer Cultures andIdentity

KCB207 Exploring New Media Worlds

Public Relations


AMB264 Public Relations Techniques

AMB372 Public Relations Planning

AMB374 Global Public Relations Cases

AMB379 Public Relations Campaigns

Students who have completed AMB263Introduction to Public Relations as partof the IF27 Core Units will need tochoose two of the following three units.Students who have NOT completedAMB263 as part of their IF27 Core Unitswill need to choose one of the followingthree units:

AMB202Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMB230 Digital Promotions

AMB310 Internship

Entertainment

AMB207 Entertainment Marketing

KXB101 Introduction to Entertainment

KXB102 Global Entertainment

KXB201Entertainment Practice:Balancing Creativity andBusiness

LWS008 Entertainment Law

LWS009 Introduction to Law



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Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)/Bachelor of Business

Year 2012

QUT code IF28

CRICOS 027278C

Duration(full-time)

5 years


Total creditpoints

480


48 (average)

Start months AugustThis course is only taughtto continuing studentsonly.

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

CourseCoordinator

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


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


English●



English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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



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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business

Year 2012

QUT code IF30

CRICOS 037539D

Duration(full-time)

4.5 years

Duration(part-time)

9 years

OP 13

Rank 72

OP Guarantee Yes


Total creditpoints

432


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); Dr TommyTang (Economics); DrJohn Chen (Finance); MrBill Proud (Marketing)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 2050Business: StudentServices [email protected]



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

DiscontinuationStudents should note that from Semester1, 2007 this course has been renamedand recoded to IX38 Bachelor ofArts/Bachelor of Business. Therefore,there will be no further intake into thiscourse, however, students who arecurrently enrolled, or have already beenmade an offer into this current course for2007, are able to remain enrolled in it.

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

Other MajorsSee also the separate entry for thefollowing majors in this course: Bachelorof Arts/Bachelor of Business (Advertising,Electronic Business, Human ResourceManagement, International Business,Management, or Public Relations).

Professional RecognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for a membership to a number ofprofessional bodies depending on choiceof major and unit selection. Click on thelink for more information and enter “Bachelor of Business ” in the CourseAccreditation search field:http://www.qut.edu.au/study/courseinfo/accreditation/

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 432credit points comprised of 192 creditpoints from the Bachelor of Arts programand 240 credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness program.

Business component: Students mustcomplete 96 credit points of Faculty CoreUnits with a 72 credit point Major, as wellas a further 72 credit points from one ofthe following:• Double Major (six units); or• Extended Major (six units): or• Specalisation (six units)

BA Course RequirementsBA Course Requirements (Years 1-4)Students are required to complete oneMultidisciplinary Professional Majorcomprising 7 units in the chosen Major.The Multidisciplinary Professional Majormay be chosen from International andGlobal Studies, Ethics and Human Rights,Society and Change, Community Studiesor Australian Studies.

BA Course RequirementsIn addition to a MultidisciplinaryProfessional Major, students may wish to:- complete a Discipline Major (Geography,History, Languages, Social Science); or- develop a Minor (48 credit points) in oneof the interdisciplinary professional areas- develop a Minor (48 credit points) in adisciplinary study sequence or in anotherQUT course or from the University wideMinors set- take a series of elective units.

Students planning to complete a fullLanguage sequence (6 units) will need todiscuss their program with the relevantCourse Coordinator in order to ensurethat they begin their Language studies infirst semester and that their languageunits can be continued into their thirdyear.

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

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











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Major unit

SWB106 Applied Skills and Scholarship

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Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 1, Semester 2

Major unit

Discipline Major Unit or Elective unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Major

Discipline Major Unit or Elective unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

Major unit

Minor unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 1

Major unit

Discipline Major Unit or Minor Unit orElective

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 2

Minor Unit


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 1

Major unit


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 2

Major unit

Discipline Major Unit or elective

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 5, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit



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Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2012

QUT code IF37

Total creditpoints

540


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

CourseCoordinator

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


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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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



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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2012

QUT code IF41

CRICOS 006386F

Duration(full-time)

5 years

Duration(part-time)

10 years

OP 6

Rank 90


Total creditpoints

528


60

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator

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


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


English●

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


English●

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



speaking 10.0

writing 10.0

reading 10.0

listening 10.0

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

AbbrevationBBus(StudyAreaA)/LLB

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

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

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

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

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

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



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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Information Technology

Year 2012

QUT code IF48

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 10

Rank 80


Total creditpoints

432


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

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator

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


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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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



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Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/ Bachelor of Business

Year 2012

QUT code IX17

CRICOS 070078J

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

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


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

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

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

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

How to apply for a Blue Card

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

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

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

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

Students will need to cover this cost.

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

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

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


Maths B●

English●

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

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

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

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

How to apply for a Blue Card

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

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

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need to cover this cost.

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

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

Students will need to cover this cost.

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

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


Maths B●

English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe four year Bachelor of Exercise andMovement Science/ Bachelor of Businesscombines the major elements of thesingle degrees in business and inexercise and movement science. Itprovides students with general businesstheory and skills and with both foundation

knowledge in the exercise and movementsciences and their applications to healthand wellness, or sport science andperformance assessment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

HMB171 Fitness Health and Wellness

LSB131 Anatomy

Business School Core Unit


Year 1, Semester 2

HMB172 Nutrition and Physical Activity

LSB231 Physiology



Year 2, Semester 1

HMB271Foundations of Motor Control,Learning and Development

HMB274 Functional Anatomy



Year 2, Semester 2

HMB273 Exercise Physiology 1

HMB282 Resistance Training



Year 3, Semester 1

HMB382Principles of ExercisePrescription

PYB100 Foundation Psychology

Business School Major Unit


Year 3, Semester 2

HMB272 Biomechanics

HMB385Principles of ExerciseProgramming









Year 4, Semester 1

HMB470 Practicum 1

List A Exercise and Movement ScienceElective



Year 4, Semester 2

HMB276Research in HumanMovement

HMB275Exercise and SportPsychology





Handbook



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

Year 2012

QUT code IX28

CRICOS 061649J

Duration(full-time)

5 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints


48




CourseCoordinator

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


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


Maths B●

English●



Maths B●

English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing or public relations.

Professional RecognitionThis degree meets the requirements formembership of Engineers Australia.

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

Special CourseRequirementsA candidate for thedegree of Bachelor of Engineering mustobtain at least 60 days of industrialemployment/practice in an engineeringenvironment as part of the WorkIntegrated Learning unit, beforegraduating.

International StudentEntryInternational students mustmaintain an enrolment program that willallow them to complete their course withinthe specified timeframe of their eCoE(electronic Confirmation of Enrolment).

Course DesignStudents arerequired to complete 480 credit pointscomprised of 288 credit points from theBachelor of Engineering program and 192credit points from the Bachelor ofBusiness program. Students supplementthe engineering component of thisprogram with the 96 credit point BusinessSchool Core units in the Bachelor ofBusiness program together with a 96credit point Major in one of the following:Accountancy, Advertising, Economics,Finance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Management,Marketing or Public Relations.

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

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

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




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



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

Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●

Public Relations.●

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

Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●




Handbook



Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Business

Year 2012

QUT code IX31

CRICOS 042263G

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

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


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


Maths B●

English●

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


Maths B●

English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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


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

Science CoordinatorDr Marion Bateson (as of August 2012)Phone: +61 7 3138 1269Email: [email protected]

Dr Perry Hartfield (prior to August 2012)Phone: +61 7 3138 2984Email: [email protected]

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

Science Discipline Coordinators

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

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




Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Business



[email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Year 1 Semester 1●








Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1



Science Faculty Unit


Year 1 Semester 2





Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2





Year 3 Semester 1





Year 3 Semester 2





Year 4 Semester 1





Year 4 Semester 2







Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Information Technology

Year 2012

QUT code IX33

CRICOS 059595C

Duration(full-time)

4 years

Duration(part-time)

8 years

OP 12

Rank 76

OP Guarantee Yes


Total creditpoints

384


48


24



CourseCoordinator

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


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


English●

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


English●

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



speaking 10.0

writing 10.0

reading 10.0

listening 10.0

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

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

relevant to your chosen path.

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

Find out more about the CooperativeEducation Program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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








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

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

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



Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries

Year 2012

QUT code IX34

CRICOS 059596B

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

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


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

[email protected] (CreativeIndustries);[email protected](Business)


Maths A●

English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

public relations.

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

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

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

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




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

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





Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries



finance, human resource management,international business, management,marketing, public relations. Accountancystudents will complete 10 major units and6 Business School core units in order tomeet professional recognitionrequirements.


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

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











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

KKB101Creative Industries: Peopleand Practices

Creative Industries Major: First Unit

Year 1, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

KKB102Creative Industries: MakingConnections

Creative Industries Major: Second Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

A unit from the Level 1 Unit Options(either KIB101 or KPB101 or KVB104):

KIB101 Visual Communication

KPB101Introduction to Film, TV andNew Media Production

KVB104Photomedia and ArtisticPractice

Creative Industries Major: Third Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

A unit from the Level 2 Unit Options(either KTB211 or KXB202):

KTB211Creative Industries Eventsand Festivals

KXB202Project Management forEntertainment

Creative Industries Major: Fourth Unit

Year 3, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Fifth Unit

A unit from the Creative IndustriesUniversity Wide or Creative IndustriesFaculty Only Unit Options lists

Year 3, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Sixth Unit

A unit from the Creative IndustriesUniversity Wide or Creative IndustriesFaculty Only Unit Options lists

Year 4, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Seventh Unit

A unit from the Transitions to NewProfessional Environments Unit Options

Year 4, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

Creative Industries Major: Eighth Unit

A unit from the Transitions to NewProfessional Environments Unit Options



Handbook



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

Year 2012

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 10

Rank 81

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator



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


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

Professional RecognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number of

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


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

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


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





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












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KWB101Introduction to CreativeWriting

KWB110 Writing Fundamentals



Year 1, Semester 2

KPB116 Introduction to Scriptwriting

KWB104Creative Writing: the ShortStory



Year 2, Semester 1

KWB103 Persuasive Writing

KWB107 Creative Non-Fiction



Year 2, Semester 2

KWB108Introduction To LiteraryStudies

KWB112 Youth and Children's Writing



Year 3, Semester 1

KWB207Great Books: Creative WritingClassics

KWB211 Stylistics



Year 3, Semester 2

KWB212 Writing Poetry

KWB213 Corporate Writing and Editing



Year 4, Semester 1

KWB304Editing and Developing theManuscript

KWB313 Novel and Memoir



Year 4, Semester 2

KWB303Writing and PublishingIndustry

KWB306 Creative Writing Project 1





Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)

Year 2012

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 83

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator



Dr Sandra Gattenhof(Drama); Ms SherrenaBuckby (Accountancy);ASPRO Gayle Kerr(Advertising); Dr TommyTang (Economics); DrAnup Basu (Finance); DrGlen Murphy (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 [email protected] (Drama);Business: StudentServices [email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


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

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


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

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



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

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




Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)



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











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KTB101 Understanding Theatre

KTB102 Process Drama



Year 1, Semester 2

KTB104 Performance Innovation

KTB108 Applied Theatre



Year 2, Semester 1

KTB103Performing Skills 1: Characterand Scene

KTB107 The Creating Body



Year 2, Semester 2

KTB105 Production 1

KTB106Performing Skills 2: Style andForm



Year 3, Semester 1

KTB205 Production 2

DRAMA SEMESTER 1 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the DramaSemester 1 Unit Options (KTB210 orKTB212):

KTB210Creative IndustriesManagement

KTB212 Theatre and Community



Year 3, Semester 2

KTB207 Staging Australia

DRAMA SEMESTER 2 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the DramaSemester 2 Unit Options (KTB211 orKTB213):

KTB211Creative Industries Eventsand Festivals

KTB213 Directing Theatre



Year 4, Semester 1

KTB302 Postdramatic Theatre

KTB303 Production 3



Year 4, Semester 2

KTB305 The Entrepreneurial Artist

KTB313 Production 4





Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion)

Year 2012

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Mr Dean Brough(Fashion); Ms SherrenaBuckby (Accountancy);ASPRO Gayle Kerr(Advertising); Dr TommyTang (Economics); DrJohn Chen (Finance); MrGreg Southey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 [email protected] (Fashion);[email protected](Business)

Domestic Entry requirements2012 registrations haveclosed.Registration for 2012 intake was due onthe 23 September 2011 and have nowclosed. If had not registered and you areconsidering applying to study in 2013 werecommend you read the followinginformation as a guide only as it detailsrequirements for entry in 2012 and thesemay change prior to the 2013 intake.

Thank you for your interest in Fashion atthe QUT Creative Industries Faculty.

To be considered for a place you must dotwo things.

Submit to the Creative IndustriesFaculty by the extended closingdate of 14 October 2011. a Fashion2012 Registration Forma copy ofthe QUTpay confirmation pagefrom your online credit cardpayment for the $33 service charge(PLEASE NOTE: Q-Step and ATSIapplicants are exempt from theservice fee).a Portfolio with thisRegistration Form

1.

Apply through QTAC by 30September.(See the QTAC website for moreinformation)

2.

Interviews

Following the submission applicants willbe shortlisted. QUT will be conductinginterviews in November 2011. Shouldyou be shortlisted you will be notified viaemail. Only submissions that include allthe above stated requirements will beprocessed.

Offers

The portfolio assessment is managed byQUT Creative Industries; however, alloffers for the course will be made throughQTAC in the 15 December 2011 offerround.

The Portfolio - further details

Your Portfolio must contain three things.Academic Records - include yourmost up-to date records.

1.

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

2.

Maximum 20 single-sided A4pages, which should include arange of examples thatdemonstrate your potential as afashion designer. This could

3.

include but is not limited to: Goodexamples of your sketchbook work(to demonstrate your ability toresearch a topic and develop ideasbased on that topic).Fashion designdrawings (showing your ability tocreate fashion designs, based onresearch and a concept). We arelooking for evidence of fabricawareness, colour, and 3Dthinking.Selected photographs thatshow good examples of anygarments you have made.

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

Do not send original documents, colourphotocopies only please

Will my portfolio by returned?

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


English●


International EntryrequirementsWhich Fashion courses require additionalentry application?

KK34 - Bachelor of Fine Arts(Fashion)

●

IX35 - Bachelor of Business /Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion)

●

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




You must submit three things:Academic Records - include yourmost up-to date records.

1.

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

2.

Maximum 20 single-sided A4pages, which should include arange of examples thatdemonstrate your potential as afashion designer. This couldinclude but is not limited to: Goodexamples of your sketchbook work(to demonstrate your ability toresearch a topic and develop ideasbased on that topic).Fashion designdrawings (showing your ability tocreate fashion designs, based onresearch and a concept). We arelooking for evidence of fabricawareness, colour, and 3Dthinking.Selected photographs thatshow good examples of anygarments you have made.

3.

The Portfolio - further details

There is no one particular type of folio weare looking for, as long as you keep to therequirements of 20 single-sided A4 pagesof your work. We are looking forsomething individual; a folio thatexpresses you, your talents and potentialwithin the fashion industry. We would liketo know what you think about fashion andwhat you like about fashion - or even whatyou dont like about fashion. Think of thefolio as a way of introducing yourself to us- and showing us your creativity andthought processes. Show us what inspiresyou and excites you.

Do not send original documents, colourphotocopies only please

How do I apply?

Please send your Additional Entryrequirements along with your F Form toQUT. You may post or e-mail yourapplication.

Post to:QUT AdmissionsVictoria Park RoadKelvin Grove, QLD 4059

Fax to: +61 7 3138 3529

Email: [email protected]

If you have questions about yourAdditional Entry Application, pleasecontact the Creative Industries Faculty onphone +61 7 3138 8114


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


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



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

provided you have achieved the requiredGPA.

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


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











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KFB103Introduction to the Industry ofFashion

KFB108Unspeakable Beauty 1: AHistory of Dress and Fashion



Year 1, Semester 2

KFB104Sustainability: The Materialityof Fashion








KFB109Unspeakable Beauty 2:Fashion and Modernity



Year 2, Semester 1

KFB101 Design Studio 1

KFB107 Drawing for Fashion



Year 2, Semester 2


KFB207 Contemporary Fashion



Year 3, Semester 1


KFB209Ragtrade: WholesalingFashion



Year 3, Semester 2


KFB305 Critical Fashion Studies



Year 4, Semester 1


KFB303 Fashioning Futures



Year 4, Semester 2






Handbook



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

Year 2012

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 10

Rank 81

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator



Mr Gavin Sade(Interactive and VisualDesign); Ms SherrenaBuckby (Accountancy);ASPRO Gayle Kerr(Advertising); Dr TommyTang (Economics); DrJohn Chen (Finance); MrGreg Southey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 [email protected] (Interactiveand Visual Design);[email protected] (Business)


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


Professional RecognitionBusiness component: Students may beeligible for membership to a number of

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


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

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


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





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












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KIB100 Design and Creative Thinking

KIB101 Visual Communication



Year 1, Semester 2

KIB109 Design for Interactive Media

KIB120 Graphic Design



Year 2, Semester 1

KIB103Introduction to Web Designand Development

KVB105 Drawing for Design



Year 2, Semester 2

KIB102 Visual Interactions

KIB105Animation and MotionGraphics



Year 3, Semester 1

KIB204 Web Interface Design

KIB231 Typography and Illustration



Year 3, Semester 2

KIB207Theories of VisualCommunication

KIB216 Advanced Web Design



Year 4, Semester 1

KIB315Contemporary Issues inDigital Media

INTERACTIVE AND VISUAL DESIGNSEMESTER 1 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Interactive andVisual Design Semester 1 Unit Options(KIB309 or KIB340):

KIB309 Embodied Interactions

KIB340 Visual Information Design



Year 4, Semester 2

KIB322Professional Practice forDesigners

INTERACTIVE AND VISUAL DESIGNSEMESTER 2 UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Interactive andVisual Design Semester 2 Unit Options(KIB314 or KIB338):

KIB314 Tangible Media

KIB338 Print Media





Handbook



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

Year 2012

QUT code IX35

CRICOS 064813M

Duration(full-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Dr Courtney Pedersen(Visual Arts); MsSherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr JohnChen (Finance); Mr GregSouthey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 [email protected] (VisualArts); Business: StudentServices [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirements2012 registrations haveclosed.Registration for 2012 intake was due onthe 23 September 2011 and have nowclosed. If had not registered and you areconsidering applying to study in 2013 werecommend you read the followinginformation as a guide only as it detailsrequirements for entry in 2012 and thesemay change prior to the 2013 intake.

Thank you for your interest in Visual Artsat the QUT Creative Industries Faculty.To be considered for a place you mustboth apply through QTAC and registerdirectly with the Creative IndustriesFaculty through our Online RegistrationForm. Please read through the followinginformation carefully to ensure you areprepared to apply at that time.

What is the closing date for additionalentry registration with Visual Arts at QUTCreative Industries?

You must register through theOnline Registration Form with theCreative Industries Faculty by theextended closing date of 14 October2011.

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You must also apply through QTAC,where the due date for on-timeapplications is 30 September. Seethe QTAC website for moreinformation.

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What are the additional entryrequirements?

You must supply the following:

Academic record - A copy of your mostrecent report (it does not have to be yourfinal end-of-year grades).

Portfolio - Maximum of 20 pages ofimages that best demonstrate yourcurrent art achievements, workingprocesses, commitment and potential.Consider the "Qualities" we look for (listedbelow) when compiling your portfolio. Itmay contain photographs, slides,photocopies of sketches and journalpages (showing your planning andpreparation for a project), printed digitalimages and/or short video excerpts (nomore than 2 minutes each). For a paper-based portfolio, keep pages to amaximum of A4 size and do not includelarge folders. If you are includingCD/DVD/uploaded images, the preferredformat is either as a 'PowerPoint' or .jpgfiles. We prefer video that can be openedin 'QuickTime' and only samples of workare required. To ensure we will be able to

open and view any digital media files,keep the file size to a minimum (i.e. under5MB) PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT returnportfolios, so do NOT include any originalcopies of your work or documentation.

Responses to a series of questions aboutyour interest in visual art. These areessential. To lodge your responses, returnto this site in early July to register online.Your responses to these questions areimportant - please answer them asspecifically, carefully and informatively aspossible.

Are you planning to graduate as astudio artist, art teacher or other artindustry professional? Pleaseoutline your career goals.

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What are you expecting to learn in acourse of study in Visual Arts atQUT?

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Describe briefly which exhibitionsand galleries you have visited in thepast 12 months, and the art-relatedbooks/articles/reviews you haveread, etc).

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Briefly list any group exhibitions,solo exhibitions, commissions andawards you have been included in,plus membership of art associationsetc.

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What do you think is art's role in thetwenty-first century? Outline briefly.

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Service charge of $33 (GST inclusive) -This is to cover the costs of administrationand insurance in processing applications,and is non-refundable. The servicecharge can be paid by credit card onlinewith QUTPay. PLEASE NOTE: Q-Stepand ATSI applicants are exempt from theservice fee.

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How do I apply?

To apply for this course, you must:Complete the Online RegistrationForm and print the confirmationpages;

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Post or deliver the confirmationpages with a passport-stylephotograph attached; a copy of youracademic record; a copy of theQUTpay confirmation page fromyour online credit card payment forthe $33 service charge; yourportfolio (unless uploaded online);

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Apply for this course through QTAC.Please see the QTAC website formore information.

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Please Note: Registering with QUT forassessment of your portfolio is separateand in addition to listing the course as apreference with QTAC. To successfullyapply for entry into this course, you are





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required to do both. The portfolioassessment is managed by QUT CreativeIndustries; however, all offers for thecourse will be made through QTAC in the15 December 2011 offer round.

What qualities are QUT CreativeIndustries looking for?

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

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

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

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

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

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When and where are the interviews?

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


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We assume that you have knowledgeequivalent to four semesters at highschool level (Years 11 and 12) with sound

achievement (4, SA). Accountancy,Finance, Economics and Marketingmajors also requires 4 SA in Maths A, Bor C.

International EntryrequirementsThank you for your interest in Visual Artsat QUT Creative Industries Faculty.Please read the information below beforesubmitting your application.

Which Visual Arts courses requireadditional entry application?

KK34 - Bachelor of Fine Arts (VisualArts)

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KK34 - Bachelor of Fine Arts (VisualArts)/ED38 Graduate Diploma inEducation (Senior Years)

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IX35 - Bachelor ofBusiness/Bachelor of Fine Arts(Visual Arts)

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What is the closing date for additionalentry applications to Visual Arts at QUTCreative Industries?

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

What are the additional entryrequirements?

You must supply the following:

Academic transcript from secondaryand/or tertiary institutions

Portfolio: Maximum of 20 imagesthat best demonstrate current artachievements, working processes,commitment and potential.

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It may contain photographs, slides,photocopies of sketches and journalpages, printed digital images and/orshort video excerpts (no more than2 minutes each).

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Responses to a series of fourquestions about your interest invisual art. Your responses to thesequestions are important - pleaseanswer them as specifically,carefully and informatively aspossible.

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What attracts you to a course ofstudy in Visual Arts?

1.

Describe briefly what contact youhave had with works of other artists(exhibitions, galleries you havevisited, books/articles/reviews youhave read, etc).

2.

Summarise the types of visual artsactivities in which you haveparticipated (for example groupexhibitions, solo exhibitions,commissions, awards, membershipof art associations etc).

3.

Describe aspects of art that yourespond to, both positively andnegatively.

4.

What qualities are QUT CreativeIndustries looking for?

Overall, we seek indications of your abilityto think creatively, and of your potential tosucceed in the course.

We look for evidence of versatility, skill,enterprise, inventiveness and knowledgeof contemporary art and culture/s.

We look at your artistic achievement - thelevel of investigation and familiarity withparticular media, the degree ofsophistication and sensitivity in handlingmedia, evidence of industry, sustainedpractice and familiarity with visual media.

We look for the degree of exploration ofideas and evidence of the development ofideas. Some carefully selected keydocumentation of preliminary plans,working sketches, journals and work inprogress help us in this regard.

We also look for evidence of artwork thatis totally self-initiated (i.e. not necessarilypart of a set study program) and anindication that you are determined topursue art interests in a range ofcircumstances.

How do I apply?

Please send your Additional Entryrequirements along with your F Form toQUT. You may post or e-mail yourapplication.

Post to:QUT AdmissionsVictoria Park RoadKelvin Grove, QLD 4059

Email [email protected]

If you have questions about yourAdditional Entry Application, pleasecontact the Creative Industries Faculty onphone +61 7 3138 8114


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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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




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

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

Your business degree component

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


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












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KVB109 Visual Arts Foundation

KVB102 Modernism



Year 1, Semester 2

KIB104 Digital Media

KVB103 Australian Art



Year 2, Semester 1

KVB120 Studio Art Practice 1



Year 2, Semester 2




Year 3, Semester 1




Year 3, Semester 2




Year 4, Semester 1

KVB200Exhibition and Display in theVisual Arts

KVB304 Contemporary Art Issues



Year 4, Semester 2

ART HISTORY UNIT OPTIONS:

SELECT One unit (12cp) from the ArtHistory Unit Options (KVB108 orKVB211):

KVB108Contemporary Asian VisualCulture

KVB211 Post 1945 Art

ART THEORY UNIT OPTIONS:

SELECT One unit (12cp) from the ArtTheory Unit Options (KVB306 orKVB307):

KVB306 Video Art and Culture

KVB307 Theories of Spatial Culture








Handbook



Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Journalism

Year 2012

QUT code IX36

CRICOS 059598M

Duration(full-time)

4 years

Duration(part-timeinternational)

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator



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


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English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Journalism



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


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

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


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

Changes to Journalism coursesChanges to Creative Industries UnitsDiscontinued Creative Industries Units

SemestersYear 1, Semester 1●








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KJB101 Digital Journalism

KJB102Introduction to Journalism,Media and Communication



Year 1, Semester 2


KJB120 Newswriting



Year 2, Semester 1

KJB304 Sub-Editing

KJB121 Journalistic Inquiry



Year 2, Semester 2

LWS011 Journalism Law

KJB103 Media Design and Layout



Year 3, Semester 1

KJB224 Feature Writing

KPB101Introduction to Film, TV andNew Media Production



Year 3, Semester 2

KJB337 Public Affairs Reporting

KJB222 Online Journalism 1



Year 4, Semester 1

KJB239 Journalism Ethics and Issues

KJB280 International Journalism



Year 4, Semester 2

KJB235Radio and TelevisionJournalism 1





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Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics

Year 2012

QUT code IX37

CRICOS 059601K

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 10

Rank 81

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Director of UndergraduateStudies, QUT BusinessSchool; email:[email protected];Associate Professor DannMallet (Mathematics)


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


Maths B●

English●

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


Maths B●

English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

Business component:2009 and 2010 commencing students• 7 Business School Core units (96 creditpoints)*• 8 Major Core units (96 credit points)• MGB223 Entrepreneurship andInnovation*

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

*Please note that BSB122 QuantitativeAnalysis & Finance (Replaced by BSB123Data Analysis) is not required as thecontent of MAB313 Mathematics ofFinance covers similar topics. Anadditional unit from the chosen majorreplaces BSB122/BSB123 for 2007 and2008 commencing students. MGB223Entrepreneurship and Innovation replacesBSB122/BSB123 for 2009 and 2010commencing students.

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



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

Mathematical SciencesCoordinatorProf Erhan KozanPhone: +61 7 3138 8822Email: [email protected]

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




Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Mathematics



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

Business component:2009 and 2010 commencing students

7 Business School Core units (96credit points)*

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8 Major Core units (96 credit points)●

MGB223 Entrepreneurship andInnovation*

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

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9 Major Core units (108 creditpoints)

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

Business component:2009 and 2010 commencing students

7 Business School Core units (96credit points)*

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8 Major Core units (96 credit points)●

MGB223 Entrepreneurship andInnovation*

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

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9 Major Core units (108 creditpoints)

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Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 1 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 2 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 2 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 3 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 3 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 4 Semester 1



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit

Year 4 Semester 2



Mathematics Unit

Mathematics Unit



Handbook



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

Year 2012

QUT code IX38

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 12

Rank 76

OP Guarantee Yes


Total creditpoints

384


48

CourseCoordinator

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


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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


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

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

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

University of Queensland).

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

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



Handbook



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

Year 2012

QUT code IX47

CRICOS 059594D

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 12

Rank 77

OP Guarantee Yes


Total creditpoints

408


48



CourseCoordinator

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


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


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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThis course has been replaced by IX17Bachelor of Exercise and MovementScience/ Bachelor of Business from firstsemester 2010, therefore, there will be nofurther intake for this course.

Continuing students will complete theircourse requirements in IX47 Bachelor ofApplied Science (in Human MovementStudies)/Bachelor of Business.

This double degree combines training forcareers in a range of exercise and sportsscience settings with the strength ofgeneral business theory and skills.

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

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

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

Business component:8 QUT Business School Core units (96credit points)8 Major Core units (all Business majorsincluding Accountancy, Advertising,Banking & Finance (continuing studentsonly), Economics, Finance, HumanResource Management, InternationalBusiness, Management, Marketing andPublic Relations) (96 credit points)

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

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

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

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





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




IX47 has been discontinued and isbeing phased out.

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For enrolment advice on the HMScomponent, [email protected]

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Code Title

IX47 has been discontinued and is beingphased out.

For enrolment advice on the HMScomponent, email [email protected]

Year 1 Semester 1

Business Faculty Core Unit


HMB171 Fitness Health and Wellness

LSB131 Anatomy

Year 1 Semester 2



LSB231 Physiology

HMB272 Biomechanics

Year 2 Semester 1



HMB271Foundations of Motor Control,Learning and Development

HMB274 Functional Anatomy

Psychology

OR


Year 2 Semester 2



HMB273 Exercise Physiology 1

HMB275Exercise and SportPsychology

HMB276Research in HumanMovement

Year 3 Semester 1

Business Faculty Major Unit


HMB313Socio-Cultural Foundations ofPhysical Activity

HMB378Neurological, Psychologicaland MusculoskeletalDisorders

OR

Disorders of Human Movement

Year 3 Semester 2



HMB282 Resistance Training

HMB172 Nutrition and Physical Activity

Year 4 Semester 1



HMB382Principles of ExercisePrescription

HMS Elective Unit

Year 4 Semester 2



HMB470 Practicum 1

HMS Elective Unit



Handbook



Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Business

Year 2012

QUT code IX51

CRICOS 060816G

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 10

Rank 81

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

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


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


English●

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


English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Business



the Student Services website.

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

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




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

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

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




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










Notes●

Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1

PYB007Interpersonal Processes andSkills


BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1 Semester 2

PYB102 Introduction to Psychology 1B

PYB110Psychological ResearchMethods


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2 Semester 1

PYB202Social and OrganisationalPsychology

PYB210Research Design and DataAnalysis

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2 Semester 2

PYB203 Developmental Psychology

PYB208Counselling Theory andPractice 1



Year 3 Semester 1

PYB309Individual Differences andAssessment

PYB elective (List A or B)

MGB207Human Resource Issues andStrategy

MGB314Organisational Consulting andChange

Year 3 Semester 2

PYB204 Perception and Cognition

PYB elective (List A or B)


MGB201Contemporary EmploymentRelations

Year 4 Semester 1

PYB304 Physiological Psychology

PYB elective (List B)

MGB331Learning and Development inOrganisations

MGB339 Performance and Reward

Year 4 Semester 2

PYB306 Psychopathology

PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis

or

PYB elective (List B)*

MGB320 Recruitment and Selection

MGB370Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment

Notes

*PYB350 is compulsory for entry tofourth year programs in psychology forexample Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Honours Psychology) andPostgraduate Diploma in Psychology.




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Year 2012

QUT code IX58

CRICOS 059595C

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

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


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr JohnChen (Finance); Mr GregSouthey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); andMs Amisha Mehta (PublicRelations)Busienss: StudentServices (07) 3138 2050Business StudentServices phone 31382050 or [email protected]


English●

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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Study AreasIX58 will not have nominated majors andminors and consequently there will not bea Study Area A shown on a graduate’sparchment. Instead, IX58 will havespecialisations. The specialisation areasthat will be available for students willinclude:• Business Process Management• Data Warehousing• Digital Societies• Enterprise Systems• Information Management• Network Systems• Software Engineering• Web Technologies

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

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

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

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

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



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









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

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

Business Process Management●

Data Warehousing●

Digital Societies●

Enterprise Systems●

Information Management●

Network Systems●

Software Engineering●

Web Technologies●


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

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

Business Process Management●

Data Warehousing●

Digital Societies●

Enterprise Systems●

Information Management●

Network Systems●

Software Engineering●

Web Technologies●











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

INB101 Impact of IT

INB102 Emerging Technology

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 1, Semester 2

INB103 Industry Insights

INB104 Building IT Systems

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

IT Breadth Option Unit


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 2, Semester 2



Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 1

INB201Scalable SystemsDevelopment

INB201 can only be taken after you havecompleted a minimum of 36 credit pointsof breadth units.

IT Specialist Option Unit

Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 3, Semester 2

INB300 Professional Practice in IT

INB300 and INB301 can only be takenafter you have completed a minimum of192 credit points of study.


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 1

INB301 The Business of IT

INB300 and INB301 can only be takenafter a student has completed aminimum of 168 credit points of study.


Business Unit

Business Unit

Year 4, Semester 2

INB302 IT Capstone Project

INB301 must be completed beforeenrolling in INB302.


Business Unit

Business Unit



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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management

Year 2012

QUT code IX62

CRICOS 063022F

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

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


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr JohnChen (Finance); Mr GregSouthey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); andMs Amisha Mehta (PublicRelations)Business StudentServices - (07) 3138 2050Business StudentServices phone 31382050 or [email protected]


English●

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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


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

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

Note the following:

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



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

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


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






Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management



Corporate Systems Management programwhich includes an industry based projectand an IT options (elective) unit.

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

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

●

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

●

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

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

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

●

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

●










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit


INB120 Corporate Systems

Year 1, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB123 Project Management Practice

IX62 Complementary Studies unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB101 Impact of IT

INB122 Organisational Databases

Year 2, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB124Information SystemsDevelopment

INB313Electronic Commerce SiteDevelopment

Year 3, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB220 Business Analysis

INB221 Technology Management

Year 3, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB320 Business Process Modelling

IX62 Complementary Studies unit

Year 4, Semester 1

Business Unit

Business Unit

INB312Enterprise SystemsApplications

INB322Information SystemsConsulting

Year 4, Semester 2

Business Unit

Business Unit


INB325Corporate SystemsManagement Project



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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment

Year 2012

QUT code IX63

CRICOS 063024D

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

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


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


English●

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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

Students will undertake the twocomponents of the double degreeconcurrently.

Cooperative EducationProgramThe Science and Engineering Faculty'sCooperative Education Program givesyou the opportunity of 10-12 months paidindustry placement during your coursewhere you can integrate real experiencewith what you’re learning in your degree.

Companies that QUT's Coop Ed studentshave worked with include Energex,Boeing, CITEC, CSC Mining,Environmental Protection Agency, Dialog,UNiTAB, RACQ and many QueenslandGovernment departments. The Coop EdProgram is available to Australian citizensand permanent residents only.



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


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


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







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

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment




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












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Business School Core Unit - SeeAppendix 1


INB180 Computer Games Studies

INB182 Introducing Design

Year 1, Semester 2



INB181Introduction to GamesProduction

INB104 Building IT Systems

The ITB002 unit is currently underreview; further information will beavailable in August 2009.

Year 2, Semester 1




Games & Interactive Entertain MajorUnit

Year 2, Semester 2

Business School Core Unit - SeeAppendix

Business School Core Unit - SeeAppendix



Year 3, Semester 1

Business School Major Unit - SeeAppendix




Year 3, Semester 2



Games & Interactive EntertainmentMajor Unit


Year 4, Semester 1



Games & Interactive EntertainmentMajor Unit

INB379 Game Project Design

Year 4, Semester 2



INB380 Games Project



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Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Media and Communication

Year 2012

QUT code IX67

CRICOS 064809G

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 78

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48

Dom. StartMonths

February


CourseCoordinator



Dr Stephen Harrington(Media andCommunication); MsSherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr JohnChen (Finance); Mr GregSouthey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); andMs Amisha Mehta (PublicRelations)Business: StudentServices (07) 3138 [email protected] (Mediaand Communication);[email protected](Business)


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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




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



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

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


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


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


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


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

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

SemestersYear 1, Semester 1●








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KCB101Introduction to Media andCommunication: Texts

KJB102Introduction to Journalism,Media and Communication



Year 1, Semester 2

KCB104Media and Communication:Industries




Year 2, Semester 1

KCB102 Media Myth Busting

KCB103Strategic SpeechCommunication



Year 2, Semester 2

KJB103 Media Design and Layout

KCB205 Professional Communication



Year 3, Semester 1

KCB206 Internet, Self and Beyond

Inquiry in Media and Communication



Year 3, Semester 2

KCB203Consumption Matters:Consumer Cultures andIdentity

KCB302 Political Communication



Year 4, Semester 1

KCB301 Media Audiences

Either KCB303 or KCB 307

KCB303 Brisbane Media Map 1

KCB307 Making Media Connections 1



Year 4, Semester 2

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION UNITOPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Media andCommunication Unit Options (KCB303;KCB305; KCB307; KCB308 ORKCB310):





KCB310Contemporary Investigation inJournalism, Media andCommunication

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNINGOPTIONS:




http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/233240/B-Media-and-Communication-and-other-Media-course-changes-2013.pdf

http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/233240/B-Media-and-Communication-and-other-Media-course-changes-2013.pdf

http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/233276/CIF-New_Revised-Units-2013.pdf

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




One unit (12cp) from the WorkIntegrated Learning Options (KKB341 orKKB345):

KKB341 Work Integrated Learning 1

KKB345 Creative Industries Project 1





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Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws

Year 2012

QUT code IX71

CRICOS 066414K

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

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


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Tommy Tang(Economics); Dr JohnChen (Finance); Mr GregSouthey (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Henri Burgers(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); andMs Amisha Mehta (PublicRelations); Mr Bill Dixon(Law)Law: +61 7 3138 2707Business StudentServices 3138 2050 oremail [email protected];[email protected]


English●



English●




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

Students must choose a major from:

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

• International Business• Management• Marketing• Public Relations

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

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


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



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


Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws



Students who are enrolled in any of thelaw double degrees commence their lawelectives in the second semester of theirsecond year.

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

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


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

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

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



Students must choose a major from:Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●


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



Students must choose a major from:Accountancy●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●



Management●

Marketing●







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Year 2012

QUT code BS06

CRICOS 003491G

Duration(full-time)

2 years

OP 2

Rank 98






Total creditpoints

288


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




CourseCoordinator






English●


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


English●

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


Students should note that not all minors

are timetabled in every year or semester.Hence, due to the accelerated structure ofthe course, it is important you confirm thatthe minors you are interested in will beavailable.




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








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

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

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





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









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















Professional AccountancyExtension

●



Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


BSB113 Economics



Year 1, Semester 2



AYB219 Taxation Law











AYB300Accountancy Work IntegratedLearning

Year 2, Semester 1


AYB321Strategic ManagementAccounting

AYB230 Corporations Law

Professional Accounting unit (eitherAYB227 or AYB320 or AYB240) orBSB115

EFB210 Finance 1

Year 2, Semester 2




Professional Accounting unit (eitherAYB320 or AYB250) OR BSB115

BSB126 Marketing

Professional Accountancy Extension

To complete the ProfessionalAccounting extension student mustselect one of the following:


AYB240Superannuation Regulationand Practice

AYB250 Personal Financial Planning

AYB320 Advanced Taxation Law

AYB341Forensic and BusinessIntelligence


AYB302 Project


Please note: Check unit availabilitywhen selecting Second Area of Studyunits.

Students must completed all 8 BusinessSchool Core Units (BSBxxx)



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Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, July

Int. Start Months February, July

CourseCoordinator

Director of Higher DegreeResearch Studies



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

AbbreviationBBus(Hons)

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

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

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

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

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

Other useful information can be found onthe Student Services website.

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

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



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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Accountancy)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Dr Jodie Warren


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

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

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

majors.

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

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

The School also offers the uniqueopportunity to fast track your studies andcomplete both your Bachelor of Businessand Honours degree in three years withsignificant financial support through theDean's Honours program or the School ofAccountancy Honours ScholarshipProgram. Both programs offer successfulapplicants the opportunity of enrolling inextra units throughout the first two yearsand over summer, so you can commenceand complete your Honours year in thethird rather than the fourth year.

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

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



AbbreviationBBusHons(Acc)




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Accountancy)



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

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



Sample StructureCode Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Students must complete four prescribedunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points).

AYN433Research Topics inAccounting

BSN412Qualitative Research andAnalytical Techniques

BSN414Quantitative ResearchMethods

BSN502 Research Methodology

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation

While enrolled in this program, studentsare required to present a seminardetailing their research proposal andattend the School research seminars.



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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Advertising)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorRebekah Russell-Bennett


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


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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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


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

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

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


AbbreviationBBusHons(Adv)





Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Advertising)





Year 1, Semester 1


BSN503 Research Seminar

AMN404Readings in IntegratedMarketing Communication

Option unit

The option unit may be selected fromany 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered by the School of Advertising,Marketing and Public Relations, inconsultation with the School ResearchCoordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation

While enrolled in part one of theDissertation (BSN501-1) students arerequired to present a seminar detailingtheir research proposal.



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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Economics)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Professor Adam Clements







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



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

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

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



AbbreviationBBusHons(Eco)


International Coursestructure




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Economics)



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


Year 1, Semester 1

EFN500ContemporaryMacroeconomic Theory

EFN502Developments inMicroeconomic Theories

EFN508 Econometric Methods

EFN509Policy Economics andEvaluation

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Finance)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Professor Adam Clements







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



PrerequisitesAlthough not compulsory, all QUTBachelor of Business students who areconsidering an Honours year arerecommended to complete EFB333Introductory Econometrics as part of theirundergraduate degree.

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


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

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

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

AbbreviationBBusHons(Fin)

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

Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Finance)



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



Year 1, Semester 1


EFN511 Finance Theory

EFN512 Asset Pricing

EFN513 Corporate Finance

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Human Resource Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



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





AbbreviationBBusHons(HRM)


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




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Human Resource Management)



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


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


Year 1, Semester 1

Under the umbrella of HumanResources Management, students mayalso be able to undertake a dissertationin Employee Relations.



one of:



one option unit (12 credit points) withapproval of the School ResearchCoordinator. The option unit may betaken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the Schoolof Management or other postgraduateunit, with the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (International Business)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

AbbreviationBBusHons(IntBus)

Course designStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation

(48 credit points), as per the programs ofstudy described under the individualmajors.



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








Bachelor of Business (Honours) (International Business)





Year 1, Semester 1




Option unit

The option unit may be selected from a12 credit point postgraduate unit offeredby the School of Advertising, Marketingand Public Relations, in consultationwith the School Research Coordinator

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang


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





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5




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

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

AbbreviationBBusHons(Mgt)




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




Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Management)




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


Year 1, Semester 1

Prescribed Units:



One from the following:



1 option unit with approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator. The option unitmay taken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the Schoolof Management or other postgraduateunit, with the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Marketing)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5




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

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



AbbreviationBBusHons(Mkg)





Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Marketing)





Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator



Prof Myles McGregor-Lowndes







speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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



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

AbbreviationBBusHons(PNS)


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




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



second semester.


Year 1, Semester 1




GSN481Philanthropic and NonprofitFrameworks of Governance

GSN484Management for Philanthropicand Nonprofit Organisations

GSN481 and GSN484 can be replacedby an alternative postgraduate unit withthe approval of the Research DisciplineCoordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Public Relations)

Year 2012

QUT code BS63

CRICOS 009038B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5




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




AbbreviationBBusHons(PR)





Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Public Relations)





Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Graduate Certificate in Business

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year





Refer to majors

Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Enquiries to BusinessStudent Services on 31382050 or [email protected]



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

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

AbbreviationGradCertBus(Study Area A)

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

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

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

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

Specialisations available in the GraduateCertificate are:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●


Integrated MarketingCommunication*

●

Interdisciplinary●


Marketing*●

Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies●

Public Relations*●

Research Studies.●

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

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

Specialisations available in the GraduateCertificate are:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●


Integrated MarketingCommunication*

●

Interdisciplinary●


Marketing*●


Public Relations*●

Research Studies.●

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



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Graduate Certificate in Business (Accounting)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorStuart Tooley

Business StudentServices on 3138 2050 oremail [email protected]

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

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



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Applied Finance,Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Public Relations, or ResearchStudies.

English languagerequirementsIn addition to the above academic entryrequirements, standard English languagerequirements apply. See the details for ‘all

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

ArticulationStudents may articulate from theGraduate Certificate in Business to arelated Master of Business course,depending on the major undertaken.Students must meet the entryrequirements and/or prerequisites forfurther study.Students completing theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business(Accounting)

●

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

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


Accounting

Accountancy students are required tocomplete 4 units (48 credit points) fromthe following list, in consultation with theDiscipline Coordinator.

AYN456Business and CorporationsLaw

AYN411 Audit and Assurance

AYN412 Company Law

AYN414Cost and ManagementAccounting

AYN415 External Reporting Issues

AYN416 Financial Accounting 1



AYN424 International Accounting

AYN426International Capital MarketsLaw and Regulation



Graduate Certificate in Business (Accounting)




AYN438 Taxation Law and Practice

AYN442Superannuation and WealthManagement

AYN443 Electronic Commerce Cycles

AYN453Financial Forensics andBusiness Intelligence

AYN454Forensic Accounting andInvestigation

AYN505Financial Analysis andBusiness Valuation

AYN506Strategic ManagementAccounting

AYN507Governance Issues inAccounting

AYN520Integrated Issues inProfessional Practice

IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure that theprogram builds on your prior academicand work experience and is consistentwith your planned professionaldevelopment, each Accountancy studentshould have a program plan. To obtainor renegotiate your plan, please consultwith the Discipline Coordinator.



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Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr David Willis


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

The Graduate Certificate in Business(Applied Finance) course is designed forpeople with no or limited academicbackground in finance. Holders of anundergraduate degree in Financeinterested in the Applied Financediscipline are invited to contact theGraduate School of Business todetermine if an individualised advancedfinance program plan can be developed.

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

The Graduate Certificate in Business(Applied Finance) course is designed forpeople with no or limited academicbackground in finance. Holders of anundergraduate degree in Financeinterested in the Applied Financediscipline are invited to contact theGraduate School of Business todetermine if an individualised advancedfinance program plan can be developed.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, HumanResource Management, IntegratedMarketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Public Relations, or ResearchStudies.


ArticulationStudents may articulate from theGraduate Certificate in Business to arelated Master of Business course,depending on the major undertaken.Students must meet the entryrequirements and/or prerequisites forfurther study. Students completing theGraduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business (AppliedFinance)

●

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

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units).


Applied Finance

Students are required to complete 4units (48 credit points) from thefollowing:

EFN406 Managerial Finance

Plus three units from:

EFN405 Managerial Economics

EFN410Economic and FinancialModelling

EFN412 Advanced Managerial Finance

EFN414 International Finance

EFN415Security Analysis and PortfolioManagement



Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance)



EFN416Treasury and PortfolioManagement

EFN420Introduction To FinancialManagement

EFN421Financial Planning andStrategies

EFN424 Equity Trading Floor

EFN505 Financial Risk Management

EFN507 Advanced Capital Budgeting




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Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate Professor PaulDavidson


Domestic Entry requirementsThe entry requirements for the GraduateCertificate in Business (Human ResourceManagement) is an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field, with anoverall minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsThe entry requirements for the GraduateCertificate in Business (Human ResourceManagement) is an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field, with anoverall minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


To ensure that the program builds on prioracademic and work experience, eachparticipant in the HRM major receives anindividualised study plan. Participants aretherefore required to consult with theHRM coordinator regarding developmentof their study plan. Any subsequentchanges to the approved program willrequire coordinator approval. Failure toobtain approval may affect a student’scourse progression and impact on theireligibility to graduate.


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Integrated MarketingCommunication, Interdisciplinary,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Public Relations, or Research Studies.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Human ResourceManagement) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business (HumanResource Management)

●







Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management)




Human Resource Management - forstudents with prior study in HRM

Students with an undergraduate HRMmajor are required to complete 4 units(48 credit points) from the following inconsultation with the DisciplineCoordinator:

MGN421

Strategic HRM

MGN423

Contemporary StrategicAnalysis

MGN431

Strategic Human ResourceDevelopment

MGN433

Managing High-PerformanceOrganisations

MGN441

Leadership and ExecutiveCoaching

MGN442

Self Leadership

MGN443

Talent Management

MGN505

Consulting and ChangeManagement

MGN506

Contemporary Issues inHuman ResourceManagement

Or other units approved by the DisciplineCoordinator.

Human Resource Management - forstudents without prior study in HRM

Students without prior study in HRM arerequired to complete 4 units (48 creditpoints) in consultation with the DisciplineCoordinator. These units are typically,but not limited to:

MGN409

Introduction to Management

MGN410

Employment Relations

MGN412

People in Organisations

MGN440

Designing Effective andSustainable Organisations



Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Business (Integrated Marketing Communication)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Integrated Marketing Communication)the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Integrated Marketing Communication)the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Public Relations or ResearchStudies.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approval

from the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Integrated MarketingCommunication) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business(Integrated MarketingCommunication); or

●

BS16 Master of Business (PublicRelations); or

●

BS16 Master of Business(Marketing).

●


International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units) in one semester(full-time study).


Integrated Marketing Communication


AMN400 Consumer Behaviour

AMN401Integrated MarketingCommunication

Plus any two of the following units:

AMN420 Advertising Management

AMN442 Marketing Management

AMN465 Public Relations Management





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Integrated Marketing Communication) - Online Delivery

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year





Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsThe entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale)

Applicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, or who donot have an undergraduate degree buthave appropriate professional andemployment experience, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe Graduate Certificate in Business iseffectively one-third of the Master ofBusiness program. Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Integrated MarketingCommunication) students will undertake48 specified credit points (4 units) in yourchosen discipline.

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course is onlyavailable part-time only(2 semesters).


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication(internal delivery), Interdisciplinary,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Public Relations or Research Studies.

Entry requirementsFor all specialisations except AppliedFinance the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field or

equivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

Special EntryApplicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.

ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Integrated MarketingCommunication) may articulate to the:

• BS16 Master of Business (IntegratedMarketing Communication); or• BS16 Master of Business (PublicRelations); or• BS16 Master of Business (Marketing).


Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course is onlyavailable part-time only (2 semesters).

International CoursestructureSample StructureCode Title

Integrated Marketing Communication -Online Unit Set









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Graduate Certificate in Business (Interdisciplinary)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Prof Lisa Bradley


Domestic Entry requirementsThe entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

Applicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.

International EntryrequirementsThe entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

Applicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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

There are no recommended units for theGraduate Certificate in Business(Interdisciplinary), however, studentsmust choose postgraduate units offeredby the Business School of Business,excluding the MBA program and externalunits prefixed “AMN”. Requests toundertake units from other Faculties willbe assessed on a case by case basis,although to award the GraduateCertificate in "Business" it would beexpected that at least three of the fourunits be taken from business studies.


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Public Relations, or Research.


ArticulationAs students undertaking the GraduateCertificate in Business (Interdisciplinary)may select a combination of units thatmay not all relate to one discipline, it isnot possible to recommend an articulationpathway.

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

There are no recommended units for theGraduate Certificate in Business(Interdisciplinary), however, studentsmust choose postgraduate units offeredby the Business School of Business,excluding the MBA program and externalunits prefixed “AMN”. Requests toundertake units from other Faculties willbe assessed on a case by case basis,although to award the GraduateCertificate in "Business" it would beexpected that at least three of the fourunits be taken from business studies.

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 4 units(48 credit points).

There are no recommended units for theGraduate Certificate in Business(Interdisciplinary), however, studentsmust choose postgraduate units offeredby the Business School of Business,excluding the MBA program and externalunits prefixed “AMN”. Requests toundertake units from other Faculties willbe assessed on a case by case basis,



Graduate Certificate in Business (Interdisciplinary)



although to award the GraduateCertificate in "Business" it would beexpected that at least three of the fourunits be taken from business studies.


Interdisciplinary

Students are required to complete 4units (48 credit points) frompostgraduate units offered across anydiscipline within the QUT BusinessSchool, excluding the MBA program.Students must meet any prerequisiterequirements for their chosen units.Units that are delivered externally arenot normally available in this major.



Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Business (International Business)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the International Businessspecialisation the entry requirements arean undergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the International Businessspecialisation the entry requirements arean undergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPAof 4 (on a 7-point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

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


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies, Public Relations orResearch.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the Graduate

Certificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (International Business) mayarticulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business(International Business)

●

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

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units) in one semester(full-time).


International Business


MGN447

Managing in a GlobalisedEconomy

Plus one unit from:

MGN444

Business in Asia

MGN445

Business in Europe

MGN446

Business in Australia

Plus two units from:

MGN448

Negotiating Across Borders

AMN430International LogisticsManagement

AMN431 Marketing Internationally





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Marketing)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the Marketing specialisation the entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree in any field or equivalent with anoverall minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the Marketing specialisation the entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree in any field or equivalent with anoverall minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7-pointscale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Public Relations or Research Studies.



Certificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Marketing) may articulate tothe:

BS16 Master of Business(Marketing); or

●


●

BS16 Master of Business(Integrated MarketingCommunication).

●




Marketing

Students are required to complete thefollowing 4 units (48 credit points):


AMN403Marketing and SurveyResearch


School of AMPR Option unit





Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Business (Marketing) - Online Delivery

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year





Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe Graduate Certificate in Business iseffectively one-third of the Master ofBusiness program. Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Marketing) students willundertake 48 specified credit points (4units) in your chosen discipline.

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course is onlyavailable part-time (2 semesters).


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing (Internal delivery), Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies, Public Relations orResearch Studies.

Entry requirementsFor all specialisations except AppliedFinance the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree in any field orequivalent with an overall minimum GPA

of 4 (on a 7-point scale).

Special EntryApplicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.

ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Marketing) may articulate tothe:

• BS16 Master of Business (IntegratedMarketing Communication); or• BS16 Master of Business (PublicRelations); or• BS16 Master of Business (Marketing).


Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course is onlyavailable part-time (2 semesters).


Marketing - Online Unit Set




one unit from the following:

AMN460Corporate and InvestorRelations

AMN462Community Consultation andEngagement

AMN467 Public Relations Campaigns





Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Professor MylesMcGregor-Lowndes


Domestic Entry requirementsStudents are required to complete 48credit points (8 units). The major inPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is onlyavailable part-time due to unit offerings.International students who must maintaina full-time study load are not able toundertake this major.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (8 units). The major inPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is onlyavailable part-time due to unit offerings.International students who must maintaina full-time study load are not able toundertake this major.


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Public Relations, or ResearchStudies.

ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on the

major undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies) may articulate to the:

BS16 Master of Business(Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

●


Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (8 units). The major inPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is onlyavailable part-time due to unit offerings.

International CoursestructureSample StructureCode Title

Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies

Due to unit availability, this major is onlyavailable in part-time mode. Therefore, itis not available to international studentswho must maintain a full-time study load.



GSN483Ethics for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations


GSN485Legal Issues for Philanthropicand Nonprofit Organisations

GSN486Accounting and FinanceIssues for Philanthropic &Nonprofit Organisations

GSN487Introduction to SocialEnterprise

GSN488Fundraising DevelopmentPrinciples

GSN489Fundraising DevelopmentTechniques





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Graduate Certificate in Business (Public Relations)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Public Relations) the entry requirementsare an undergraduate degree in any fieldor equivalent with an overall minimumGPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).

International EntryrequirementsFor the Graduate Certificate in Business(Public Relations) the entry requirementsare an undergraduate degree in any fieldor equivalent with an overall minimumGPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, or Research Studies.



Certificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Public Relations) may articulateto the:


●

BS16 Master of Business(Integrated MarketingCommunication).

●


International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units) in one semester(full-time study).


Public Relations


AMN461Corporate Media Strategy andTactics


Public Relations Option Unit

School of AMPR Option Unit





Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Business (Public Relations) - Online Delivery

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year





Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe Graduate Certificate in Business iseffectively one-third of the Master ofBusiness program. Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Public Relations) students willundertake 48 specified credit points (4units) in your chosen discipline.

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course is onlyavailable part-time (2 semesters).


Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Public Relations (internaldelivery), Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, or Research Studies.

Special EntryApplicants who have an undergraduatedegree with a GPA below 4.0, may beconsidered for special entry following theapproval of the Discipline Coordinator.

Such applicants may be required toattend a selection interview and present aportfolio of work.

ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Public Relations) may articulateto the:

• BS16 Master of Business (PublicRelations); or• BS16 Master of Business (IntegratedMarketing Communication).


Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course is onlyavailable part-time (2 semesters).


Public Relations - Online Unit Set

















Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Business (Research Studies)

Year 2012

QUT code BS39

CRICOS 031769E

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year





2012: Full fee tuition$12,000 per semester

Total creditpoints

48


48


24

CourseCoordinator






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Interdisciplinary, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, or Public Relations.


ArticulationWith approval of the relevant DisciplineCoordinator in conjunction with approvalfrom the Course Coordinator, studentsmay articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Business to a related Masterof Business course, depending on themajor undertaken. Students must meetthe entry requirements and/orprerequisites for further study. Studentscompleting the Graduate Certificate inBusiness (Research Studies) mayarticulate to the:

BS92 Master of Business(Research)

●

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 48credit points (4 units). The course can be

undertake either full-time (1 semester) orpart-time (2 semesters).

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


Research

Students are required to complete 4units (48 credit points) according to theirresearch study area.

ACCOUNTANCY




or


Option (Elective) unit

The option (elective) unit must beselected from postgraduate units offeredby the QUT Business School, subject tothe approval of the School ResearchCoordinator.

ADVERTISING or INTERNATIONALBUSINESS or MARKETING or PUBLICRELATIONS


or


Plus





BANKING AND FINANCE (for studentswith an undergraduate degree inEconomics and Finance)


EFN504 Finance Honours





Graduate Certificate in Business (Research Studies)




ECONOMICS (for students with anundergraduate degree in Economics orBanking & Finance)






HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTor MANAGEMENT



Choose one of:




The option (elective) unit may beundertaken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offering in the Schoolof Management, or other postgraduateunit, with the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.



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http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?courseCode=GS87&courseID=15891. CRICOS No.00213J

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Year 2012

QUT code GS87

CRICOS 031575D

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Start months March, May, July,September

Int. Start Months March, May, July,September

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Dr Vicky Browning

email: [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsTo be considered for admission,applicants must:

demonstrate proficiency in theEnglish language

●

hold a Bachelor degree in any fieldfrom a recognised university with aminimum grade point average(GPA) of 4.5 on QUT's 7-point scale

●

have a GMAT score of at least 550●

have a minimum three years full-time equivalent relevant managerialor professional work experiencepost-degree

●

provide two referee reports onproforma.

●

Prior academic achievementPrior academic study at the Bachelor levelcan be in any field at any recognisedtertiary institution. Original or certifiedcopies of academic transcripts that showdate of completion or conferral ofdegree(s) and a Grade Point Average(GPA) must be provided. Not allundergraduate degrees from overseasinstitutions are assessed as beingequivalent to Australian bachelordegrees. Applicants who have notcompleted a recognised bachelor degree,including the three-year diploma in China,will be considered for admission into theGraduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration based on their GraduateManagement Admission Test (GMAT)score, prior work experience and refereereports.

Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT)As applicants may come from a range offields and their work experience may bediverse, a management aptitude testscore is a useful indicator of anapplicant's ability to meet the program'sacademic requirements. All applicants arerequired to undertake the GMAT. Therewill be no exemptions based on prioreducation or experience. GMAT testscores are valid for five years.

If you have already undertaken the GMATQUT needs to see a certified copy of yourTest Takers Score. If you are planning totake the GMAT, please have the resultssent directly to QUT (our identificationnumber is 1677).

GMAT details (PDF file, 271.78 KB)

Work experienceRelevant work experience indicatesapplicants will be able to contribute toclass discussion. A minimum of three

years full-time equivalent professional ormanagerial work experience is requiredafter the completion of an undergraduatedegree. To enable us to assess your workexperience, a current curriculum vitaeproviding details of your roles,responsibilities and achievements isrequired.

Referee reportsAll applicants must obtain two refereereports on the referee proforma. At leastone referee report should be from yourcurrent employer. The referees maychoose to send the recommendationsdirectly to QUT (fax, email and postaladdresses are provided on the proforma).

Referee Proforma (DOCX file, 106.99 KB)

International EntryrequirementsTo be considered for admission,applicants must:


●


●



●


●


Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT)As applicants may come from a range offields and their work experience may bediverse, a management aptitude test

http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/232178/GMAT-FAQ.pdf

http://cms.qut.edu.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0011/29783/QUT-MBA-Referee-Proforma.docx




score is a useful indicator of anapplicant's ability to meet the program'sacademic requirements. All applicants arerequired to undertake the GMAT. Therewill be no exemptions based on prioreducation or experience. GMAT testscores are valid for five years.



Work experienceRelevant work experience indicatesapplicants will be able to contribute toclass discussion. A minimum of threeyears full-time equivalent professional ormanagerial work experience is requiredafter the completion of an undergraduatedegree. To enable us to assess your workexperience, a current curriculum vitaeproviding details of your roles,responsibilities and achievements isrequired.





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must complete two MBAfoundation core units, and select either afurther 36 credit points from MBA coreunits or one of the following study areas:Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurshipand Innovation, Leadership or Strategy.

Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advanced

standing is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(eg AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Advancedstanding may also be granted at thediscretion of the Graduate StudiesDirector under the following criteria:

1. The business school or university ishighly ranked by an internationalpublication or agency2. There is a pre-existing exchange/cross-institutional agreement3. The applicant is considered to be in thetop third of his/her class cohort or has aGPA of 5.75 or more on a 7-point scale.


AbbreviationGradCertBusAdmin

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents must complete two MBA coreunits, and select either a further 36 creditpoints from MBA core units or one of thefollowing study areas:

Corporate Governance●


Leadership●

Strategy.●

ArticulationArticulation into the MBA program ispossible after successful completion ofthe Graduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration with a minimum gradepoint average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-pointscale).

Major study areasCorporate Governance

Financial Statements Analysis●

Legal Principles of CorporateGovernance

●

Business Law 1●

Ethics for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations

●

Legal Issues for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations

●

Public Relations and CrisisManagement

●

Entrepreneurship and InnovationFinancial Statements Analysis●

Fundamentals of MarketingManagement

●

Entrepreneurship●

New Venture Strategy ●

New Venture Marketing ●

New Venture Growth andTransitions

●

LeadershipBusiness Communication●

Organisational Behaviour 1●

Understanding Leadership●

Effective Advocacy for Managers●

Leadership Development●

Personal Development and Ethicsfor Managers

●

StrategyFundamentals of MarketingManagement

●

Entrepreneurship●

Marketing Strategy Development●

Strategy Planning and Development●


●

International CoursestructureCourse designStudents must complete two MBA coreunits, and select either a further 36 creditpoints from MBA core units or one of thefollowing study areas:



Leadership●

Strategy.●

ArticulationArticulation into the MBA program ispossible after successful completion ofthe Graduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration with a minimum gradepoint average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-pointscale).

Major study areasCorporate Governance


Legal Principles of CorporateGovernance

●

Business Law 1●


●


●

Public Relations and CrisisManagement

●

Entrepreneurship and InnovationFinancial Statements Analysis●


●

Entrepreneurship●

New Venture Strategy ●

New Venture Marketing ●

New Venture Growth andTransitions

●

LeadershipBusiness Communication●

Organisational Behaviour 1●









Effective Advocacy for Managers●

Leadership Development●

Personal Development and Ethicsfor Managers

●

StrategyFundamentals of MarketingManagement

●

Entrepreneurship●

Marketing Strategy Development●

Strategy Planning and Development●


●


NOTES:●

REQUIRED UNITS●

OPTION 1:●

OPTION 2:●



Leadership●

Strategy●

Code Title

NOTES:

Students have two options within thisprogram:

REQUIRED UNITS

GSN401Managing in the GlobalBusiness Environment

GSN405 Strategic Management

OPTION 1:

Plus 36 credit points (six units) from thefollowing MBA core units:

GSN403 Understanding Data

GSN404 Financial Statements Analysis

GSN406Human ResourceManagement Issues

GSN407 Business Communication

GSN408Fundamentals of MarketingManagement

GSN409 Organisational Behaviour 1

GSN410 Entrepreneurship

GSN412 Business Law 1

GSN413 Financial Management 1

GSN415 Understanding Leadership

GSN491 Economics in Business 1

OPTION 2:

Choose to complete 36 credit pointsfrom one of the study areas below.

Corporate Governance

Required Units:


GSN472Legal Principles of CorporateGovernance




GSN496Public Relations and CrisisManagement

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Required Units:




GSN420 New Venture Strategy

GSN429 New Venture Marketing

GSN431New Venture Growth andTransitions

Leadership

Required Units:




GSN417Effective Advocacy forManagers

GSN425 Leadership Development

GSN456Personal Development andEthics for Managers

Strategy

Required Units:



GSN418Marketing StrategyDevelopment

GSN474Strategy Planning &Development

MGN505




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Graduate Certificate in Advertising

Year 2012

QUT code IF94

CRICOS 048325E

Duration(full-time)

13 weeks

Duration(part-time)

26 weeks






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Associate ProfessorCheryl Stock (CreativeIndustries); Mr Bill Proud(Business)


Dr Linda Pollard (CreativeIndustries); Bill Proud(Business)Phone: +61 7 3138 8114(Creative Industries)Email: [email protected](Creative Industries);[email protected] (Business)

Domestic Entry requirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 5 or above (on a 7-pointscale). Applicants without the requisiteentry requirements may be considered forspecial entry. Previous tertiary study,grade point average and relevantprofessional experience at an advancedlevel will be considered.

International EntryrequirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 5 or above (on a 7-pointscale). Applicants without the requisiteentry requirements may be considered forspecial entry. Previous tertiary study,grade point average and relevantprofessional experience at an advancedlevel will be considered.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course StructureTo graduate with a Graduate Certificate inAdvertising, students are required tosuccessfully complete 48 credit points, asspecified in the course structure below.

ArticulationThis course articulates into IX96 Master ofAdvertising (Creative Advertising) orBS16 Master of Business (StrategicAdvertising).



February Entry

*Part time students will enrol in two unitsover two semesters.


AMN421Contemporary Issues inAdvertising

KIP424Advertising Creative:Introduction

Choose one from the following units(KIP426 is strongly recommended):

KIP401 Visual Communication

KIP426Advertising Creative:Copywriting and Art Direction

July Entry

*Part time students will enrol in two unitsover two semesters.



KAP401Advertising Creative:Introduction


Choose one from the following units(KAP402 strongly recommended):

KAP402Advertising Creative:Copywriting and Art Direction

* KIP424 has been recoded KAP401from July 2012.






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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years



Refer to majors


Refer to majors

Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, JulyMid year entry is notavailable for theEconomics, Finance orPhilanthropy and Non-profit Studies majors

Int. Start Months February, JulyMid year entry is notavailable for theEconomics, Finance orPhilanthropy and Non-profit Studies majors

CourseCoordinator



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsGrad Dip (Research) + PhD pathway forinternational students: If the offer for entryinto BS69 is packaged with the PhD, thefollowing conditions will apply:

The package is defined as asequence of programs from BS69to IF49;

1.

2.Progression from BS69 to IF49 isguaranteed if the BS69 iscompleted with a GPA of 5.5/7 orgreater;

3.

4.A supervisor for the IF49, normallythe same as the supervisor for theBS69, is confirmed when assessingentry into the BS69 program;

5.

6.A suitable research topic and thesistitle for both BS69 and IF49, thelatter of which can be a progressionof the topic undertaken in BS69, isconfirmed when assessing entryinto the BS69 program;

7.

8.The Business School guaranteesResearch support, places,supervisors and topic areas forIF49 12 months in advance of whenthe offer for BS69 is made to fulltime students and 24 months inadvance of when the offer for BS69is made to part time students.

9.

Course AvailabilityMid-year Entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.The majors in Finance, Economics, andPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies arenot available for mid-year entry due to unitavailability. Mid-year entry to any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.

Part-time Study:

Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Part time study in any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to unitavailability. The majors in Finance,Economics, and Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies are not available forpart-time study due to unit availability.

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

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

Grades are awarded for each of theindividual coursework units. The thesis,which is currently given the weight of fourunits, is also graded.

Important course specificenrolment adviceThis course is a PhD qualifying course,and applicants are assessed as to theirpotential suitability for undertaking a PhDon the completion of BS69. Prior toenrolment in BS69, a supervisor anddissertation topic must be allocated.Contact with the supervisor prior toapplying for entry is essential.

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


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Res)

Discipline coordinatorsAccountancy: Associate Professor MarionHutchinsonAdvertising: Associate Professor IanLingsFinance: Professor Janice HoweEconomics: Professor Janice HoweHuman Resource Management: DrArtemis ChangInternational Business: Associate




http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/hutchimr/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/hutchimr/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/lingsi/


http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/howj/

http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/howj/




Graduate Diploma in Business (Research)



Professor Ian LingsManagement: Dr Artemis ChangMarketing: Associate Professor Ian LingsPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies:Professor Myles McGregor-LowndesPublic Relations: Associate Professor IanLings

Domestic Course structureIn your first semester, you will completefour coursework units which may involveadvanced discipline studies or subjects inresearch methods designed to get youstarted in your research dissertation.

In your second semester, you willundertake a dissertation, under thesupervision of an academic adviser.

Course subjects will vary dependant onthe specific discipline you choose tofollow.

International CoursestructureIn your first semester, you will completefour coursework units which may6 involveadvanced discipline studies or subjects inresearch methods designed to get youstarted in your research dissertation.

In your second semester, you willundertake a dissertation, under thesupervision of an academic adviser.

Course subjects will vary dependant onthe specific discipline you choose tofollow.






http://staff.qut.edu.au/staff/mcgregom/



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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Accountancy)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, JulyMid-year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

Int. Start Months February, JulyMid-year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

CourseCoordinator


Associate ProfessorMarion Hutchinson


Domestic Entry requirementsEntry Requirements

A completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.

Applicants are required to nominate asupervisor and topic before submitting aformal application. Normally applicationswill be successful only if a supervisor andtopic are well matched. The faculty doesnot guarantee supervision capacity for alltopics. Applicants should ensure thatthere is a genuine fit with the potentialsupervisor’s research interests by lookingat the interests of the researchers withinthe relevant school as stated on theBusiness School website. The ResearchCoordinator within each school can alsoassist with this process.

To assist applicants to find an appropriatesupervisor, applicants should:

Identify supervisor’s researchinterests by looking at the interestsof the researchers as described onthe QUT Business School website;

1.

Complete the Expression ofInterest to Apply for a ResearchDegree form, and email this to theQUT Business School HDRAdmissions Officer. This contactshould include a transcript ofacademic records, the topic areawhich they wish to study, theschool in which they wish toundertake their research, and ifknown, the name of a potentialsupervisor. The HDR AdmissionsOfficer may ask for furtherinformation to assist with yourenquiry. The information will bepassed onto the nominated schoolor supervisor.

2.

International EntryrequirementsEntry Requirements

A completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-

point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.




1.


2.

International students who mayreceive home sponsorship on thebasis of a conditional PhD offer shouldcontact the QUT Business School todiscuss the possibility of a study offerthat packages BS69 with the PhD priorto submitting a formal application. Conditions apply to such an offer. Allother students should enrol initially inthe BS69 to undertake the academicprerequisite training for potential entryto the PhD program.



http://www.qut.edu.au/business/research/phds-and-research-degrees




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


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

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

Part-time study:Part-time students should contact theResearch Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Part time study in any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tounit availability.



1.


3.


5.

6.A suitable research topic and thesistitle for both BS69 and IF49, thelatter of which can be a progressionof the topic undertaken in BS69, isconfirmed when assessing entry

7.

into the BS69 program;

8.The Business School guaranteesResearch support, places,supervisors and topic areas forIF49 12 months in advance of whenthe offer for BS69 is made to fulltime students and 24 months inadvance of when the offer for BS69is made to part time students.

9.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor MarionHutchinson on 3138 2739 [email protected]

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

AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Accy)

Domestic Course structureStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points), as per the program ofstudy.

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

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

Part-time studyPart-time students should contact theResearch Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Part time study in any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tounit availability.

International CoursestructureStudents must complete four courseworkunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points), as per the program ofstudy.





Year 1, Semester 1

Students must complete four prescribedunits (48 credit points) and a dissertation(48 credit points).





Year 1, Semester 2

http://www.bus.qut.edu.au/study/currentstude/policiespro.jsp






BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation

While enrolled in this program, studentsare required to present a seminardetailing their research proposal andattend the School research seminars.



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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Advertising)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years



2012: $10,000 persemester



Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator


Associate Professor IanLings


Domestic Entry requirementsA completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.




1.


2.

International EntryrequirementsA completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree orpossess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.




1.


2.

International students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contactthe QUT Business School to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Advertising)




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



PhD Pathway for InternationStudentsGrad Dip (Research) + PhD pathway forinternational students: If the offer for entryinto BS69 is packaged with the PhD, thefollowing conditions will apply:


1.


3.

4.A supervisor for the IF49, normallythe same as the supervisor for theBS69, is confirmed when assessingentry into the BS69 program.

5.


7.

8.The Business School guaranteesResearch support, places,supervisors and topic areas forIF49 12 months in advance of whenthe offer for BS69 is made to fulltime students and 24 months in

9.

advance of when the offer for BS69is made to part time students.




Further InformationFor further information on this coursecontact Research Discipline CoordinatorAssociate Professor Ian Lings on 31384329 or [email protected]


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Advtg)




Part-time study

Part-time students should contact theResearch Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Part time study in any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tounit availability.





Year 1, Semester 1




Option unit


Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation







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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Economics)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator


Professor Janice How




Applicants are required to nominate asupervisor and topic before submitting aformal application. Normally applicationswill be successful only if a supervisor andtopic are well matched. The faculty doesnot guarantee supervision capacity for alltopics. Applicants should ensure thatthere is a genuine fit with the potentialsupervisor’s research interests by lookingat the interests of the researchers withinthe relevant school as stated on theBusiness School website. The ResearchDiscipline Coordinator within each schoolcan also assist with this process.


Identify supervisor’s researchinterests by looking at the interestsof the researchers as described onthe Business School website;

1.


2.


A completed Bachelor or course workMasters degree that includes a major inthe area of intended study or aqualification deemed equivalent. Studentsmust have achieved a grade-pointaverage (GPA) of 5.5 or better on a 7-point scale in the relevant degree or

possess other qualifications andexperience which is considered by theExecutive Dean, QUT Business School toqualify for admission.

Applicants are required to nominate asupervisor and topic before submitting aformal application. Normally applicationswill be successful only if a supervisor andtopic are well matched. The faculty doesnot guarantee supervision capacity for alltopics. Applicants should ensure thatthere is a genuine fit with the potentialsupervisor’s research interests by lookingat the interests of the researchers withinthe relevant school as stated on theBusiness School website. The ResearchDiscipline Coordinator within each schoolcan also assist with this process.


Identify supervisor’s researchinterests by looking at the interestsof the researchers as described onthe Business School website;

1.


2.

International students who mayreceive home sponsorship on thebasis of a conditional PhD offer shouldcontact the QUT Business School todiscuss the possibility of a study offerthat packages BS69 with the PhD priorto submitting a formal application. Conditions apply to such an offer. Allother students should enrol initially inthe BS69 to undertake the academicprerequisite training for potential entryto the PhD program.



speaking 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Economics)



writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsGrad Dip Bus (Research) + PhD pathwayfor international students: If the offer forentry into BS69 is packaged with the PhD,the following conditions will apply:


1.


3.


5.


7.

8.The QUT Business Schoolguarantees Research support,places, supervisors and topic areasfor IF49 12 months in advance ofwhen the offer for BS69 is made tofull time students and 24 months inadvance of when the offer for BS69is made to part time students.

9.

Important course specificenrolment adviceThis course is a PhD qualifying course,and applicants are assessed as to theirpotential suitability for undertaking a PhDon the completion of BS69. Prior toenrolment in BS69, a supervisor anddissertation topic must be allocated.

Contact with the supervisor prior toapplying for entry is essential.



Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Professor Janice How [email protected] or AdministrationOfficer Michelle Smith [email protected]

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

AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Ec)



Please note: Part-time study is notavailable for study within the Economicsmajor due to unit availability.




Year 1, Semester 1




EFN509Policy Economics andEvaluation

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation







Handbook



Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Finance)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.

International students who may receivehome sponsorship on the basis of aconditional PhD offer should contact theQUT Business School to discuss thepossibility of a study offer that packagesBS69 with the PhD prior to submitting aformal application. Conditions apply tosuch an offer. All other students shouldenrol initially in the BS69 to undertake theacademic prerequisite training forpotential entry to the PhD program.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Finance)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course DeliveryMid-year entry is not available for studywithin the Finance major due to unitavailability. Part-time study is notavailable for study within the Financemajor due to unit availability.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Professor Janice How [email protected] or AdministrationOfficer Michelle Smith [email protected]


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Finance)



Please note: Part-time study is notavailable for study within the Financemajor due to unit availability.




Year 1, Semester 1



EFN512 Asset Pricing


Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation







Handbook



Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Human Resource Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24

Start months February, JulyMid year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

Int. Start Months February, JulyMid year entry is subjectto unit and supervisoravailability. Please refer toentry requirements forfurther information.

CourseCoordinator


Dr Artemis Chang







1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0





reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year entry:students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.


PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsGrad Dip Bus(Research) + PhD pathwayfor international students: If the offer forentry into BS69 is packaged with the PhD,the following conditions will apply:


1.


3.


5.


7.

8.The Business School guarantees9.

Research support, places,supervisors and topic areas forIF49 12 months in advance of whenthe offer for BS69 is made to fulltime students and 24 months inadvance of when the offer for BS69is made to part time students.

Important coursespecific enrolmentadvice

2.

This course is a PhD qualifyingcourse, and applicants areassessed as to their potentialsuitability for undertaking a PhD onthe completion of BS69. Prior toenrolment in BS69, a supervisorand dissertation topic must beallocated. Contact with thesupervisor prior to applying forentry is essential.

3.

To obtain further information aboutthe policies and procedures relatingto this course, please refer to theBusiness School PostgraduateGuidelines.

4.

Other useful information can befound on the Student Serviceswebsite.

5.

Further information2.For further information on thiscourse contact Honours DisciplineCoordinator Dr Artemis Chang on3138 2522 [email protected]

3.

The Research DisciplineCoordinator is responsible for theadministration of the course,including admissions, scholarshipsand determining the result for theyear as a whole. If you have anyquestions about the course or anycomments, the Research DisciplineCoordinator should be your firstpoint of contact.

4.

Abbreviation2.GradDipBus(Research)(HRM)3.

Domestic Coursestructure

2.

Students must complete fourcoursework units (48 credit points)and a dissertation (48 credit points),as per the program of study.

3.

Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfiedupon admission to this course.Where option (elective) units maybe undertaken, students shouldcheck prerequisite requirements inthe unit synopsis section of theQUT Handbook and obtain

4.

approval from the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator.

Mid-year entry2.Mid-year entry students shouldcontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator for enrolment adviceand course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannotbe guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.

3.

Part-time study2.Part-time students should contactthe Research DisciplineCoordinator for enrolment adviceand course progression details.Part time study in any major cannotbe guaranteed and is subject to unitavailability.

3.

International Coursestructure

2.

Students must complete fourcoursework units (48 credit points)and a dissertation (48 credit points),as per the program of study.

3.

Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfiedupon admission to this course.Where option (elective) units maybe undertaken, students shouldcheck prerequisite requirements inthe unit synopsis section of theQUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator.

4.

Mid-year entry2.Mid-year entry students shouldcontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator for enrolment adviceand course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannotbe guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.

3.

Part-time study2.Part-time students should contactthe Research DisciplineCoordinator for enrolment adviceand course progression details.Part time study in any major cannotbe guaranteed and is subject to unitavailability.

3.


Year 1, Semester 1

Under the umbrella of HumanResources Management, students mayalso be able to undertake a dissertationin Employee Relations.









one of:



one option unit (12 credit points) withapproval of the School ResearchCoordinator. The option unit may betaken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the Schoolof Management or other postgraduateunit, with the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




Handbook



Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (International Business)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0





reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5







1.

2.Progression from BS69 to IF49 isguaranteed if the BS69 iscompleted with a GPA of 5.5/7;

3.

4.A supervisor for the IF49, normallythe same as the supervisor for theBS69, is confirmed when assessingentry into the BS69 program.

5.


7.

8.The Business School guaranteesResearch support, places,

9.

supervisors and topic areas forIF49 12 months in advance of whenthe offer for BS69 is made to fulltime students and 24 months inadvance of when the offer for BS69is made to part time students.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor IanLings on 3138 4329 [email protected]


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(IntBus)



Mid-year entryMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Mid-year entry to any major

cannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.







Year 1, Semester 1




Option unit

The option unit may be selected from a12 credit point postgraduate unit offeredby the School of Advertising, Marketingand Public Relations, in consultationwith the School Research Coordinator

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation







BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




Handbook



Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator


Dr Artemis Chang







1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0





reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year Entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.

Part-time Study:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Part time study in any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to unitavailability.



1.


3.


5.


7.






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


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Mgt)



Mid-year entryMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progressiondetails. Mid-year entry to any major

cannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.







Year 1, Semester 1

Prescribed Units:



One from the following:



1 option unit with approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator. The option unitmay taken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the Schoolof Management or other postgraduateunit, with the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2







BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Marketing)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0





reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.


PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsGrad Dip Bus (Research) + PhD pathwayfor international students: If the offer forentry into BS69 is packaged with the PhD,the following conditions will apply:


1.


3.


5.


7.

8.The QUT Business School9.

guarantees Research support,places, supervisors and topic areasfor IF49 12 months in advance ofwhen the offer for BS69 is made tofull time students and 24 months inadvance of when the offer for BS69is made to part time students.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Associate Professor IanLings on 3138 4329 [email protected]


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Marketing)



Mid-year entryMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progression

details. Mid-year entry to any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.







Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation







BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









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2.







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2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0


Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)



reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


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

PhD Pathway forInternational StudentsGrad Dip Bus(Research) + PhD pathwayfor international students: If the offer forentry into BS69 is packaged with the PhD,the following conditions will apply:


1.


3.


5.


7.

8.The QUT Business Schoolguarantees Research support,places, supervisors and topic areasfor IF49 12 months in advance ofwhen the offer for BS69 is made tofull time students and 24 months inadvance of when the offer for BS69is made to part-time students.

9.

Course AvailabilityPlease note that the major in Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies is not availablepart-time or for mid-year entry.




Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DisciplineCoordinator Professor Myles McGregor-Lowndes on [email protected]


ABBREVIATIONGradDipBus(Research)(PNS)



Please note: Part-time study is notavailable for study within the Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies major due to unitavailability.


Unit prerequisite requirements aredeemed to have been satisfied upon

admission to this course. Where electiveunits may be undertaken, students shouldcheck prerequisite requirements in theunit synopsis section of the QUTHandbook and obtain approval from theDiscipline Coordinator prior to enrolment.


Year 1, Semester 1






GSN481 and GSN484 can be replacedby an alternative postgraduate unit withthe approval of the Research DisciplineCoordinator.

Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation

BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation







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Graduate Diploma in Business (Research) (Public Relations)

Year 2012

QUT code BS69

CRICOS 072979M

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator









1.


2.







1.


2.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0





reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



Course AvailabilityMid-year entry:Students should contact the ResearchDiscipline Coordinator for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.Mid-year entry to any major cannot beguaranteed and is subject to supervisorand unit availability.




1.


3.


5.


7.






Further informationFor further information on this coursecontact the Research DiscplineCoordinator Associate Professor IanLings on 3138 4329 [email protected]


AbbreviationGradDipBus(Research)(Public Relations)



Mid-year entryMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Discipline Coordinator forenrolment advice and course progression

details. Mid-year entry to any majorcannot be guaranteed and is subject tosupervisor and unit availability.







Year 1, Semester 1




Option Unit


Year 1, Semester 2

BSN501-1

Dissertation







BSN501-2

Dissertation

BSN501-3

Dissertation

BSN501-4

Dissertation




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Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting)

Year 2012

QUT code BS79

CRICOS 069962B

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96



CourseCoordinator




Domestic Entry requirementsTo enrol in this course a student shouldhave an undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum grade point average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsTo enrol in this course a student shouldhave an undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum grade point average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe Graduate Diploma of Business(Professional Accounting) providesstudents with a solid core in accountingstudies and ensures that graduates meetthe academic requirements of theAustralian professional accountingbodies. This program will be fully nestedwithin the BS16 and BS17 programs and,consequently, requires that studentsachieve the learning outcomes designedfor the Master of Business suite.

If you are looking to change your careerdirection or enhance your career options,accountancy is a dynamic profession thatwill provide you with a sustainable,challenging and diverse range of careerpaths. Professional accountants are inincreasing demand nationally andinternationally by organisationsthroughout the commercial, public andnot-for-profit sectors. Accountants canwork in commerce and industry, in publicor chartered accounting firms, ingovernment organisations or as individualpractitioners.

Discipline units focus on financial andmanagement accounting requirements,specialised applications in companyaccounting, audit and assurance, tax andcompany regulation. Core concepts andknowledge, problem-solving skills and

critical and analytical thinking aredeveloped throughout the entire course.

Professional RecognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof requirements for membership of CPAAustralia and the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia, and enrolmentin their respective professional programs.Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.

External StudyThe external version of this course is onlyavailable to domestic students. InSemester 1, 2012 it will only be availbalefor part-time study. From Semester 2,2012 this course will be available for full-time study.


Further InformationIf you have any further questionsregarding this course please contact theQUT Business School Student ServicesOffice by phone on (07) 3138 2050, viaemail on [email protected] or in person atLevel 1, B Block, Gardens Point campus

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents complete six core units (72credit points):

Business and Corporations Law●

Cost and Management Accounting●

Financial Accounting 1●



Managerial Finance.●

Plus, two units (24 credit points) from:Auditing and Assurance●

Taxation Law and Practice●

Electronic Commerce Cycles●

Economics and Data Analysis.●

Details of the units can be found in thesample course structure.

The external version of this course willonly be available as a part-time option inSemester 1, 2012. Students whocommence from Semester 2, 2012 will beable to enrol as a full-time student.



Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting)



International CoursestructureCourse designStudents complete six core units (72credit points):






Managerial Finance.●

Plus, two units (24 credit points) from:Auditing and Assurance●



Economics and Data Analysis.●

Details of the units can be found in thesample course structure


(a) CORE UNITS (72 credit points)●

(b) 24 credit points from:-●

Code Title

Course Notes

To complete the Graduate Diploma inBusiness (Professional Accounting) astudent must successfully complete (a)and (b) below:

(a) CORE UNITS (72 credit points)







(b) 24 credit points from:-




EFN422 Economics and Data Analysis

AYN411 and AYN438 required for ICAApurposes

AYN443 and EFN422 required for CPApurposes



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Master of Business

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator


Domestic Entry requirementsFor all majors except Accounting, entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree with an overall minimum gradepoint average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale).Students entering the Accounting majormust have an appropriate degree inaccountancy.

Other cognate degrees: Communicationscourses will be considered for Advertisingand Public Relations, and Journalismcourses will be considered for PublicRelations. Applications based on othercognate degrees will be assessed on acase-by-case basis and will bedetermined by the extent of studies in therelevant area.

International EntryrequirementsFor all majors except Accounting, entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree with an overall minimum gradepoint average of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale).Students entering the Accounting majormust have an appropriate degree inaccountancy.

Other cognate degrees: Communicationscourses will be considered for Advertisingand Public Relations, and Journalismcourses will be considered for PublicRelations. Applications based on othercognate degrees will be assessed on acase-by-case basis and will bedetermined by the extent of studies in therelevant area.

Pathways programsPathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 or TOEFL InternetScore of 80 with no sub-band lower than20 to enter some majors of the Master ofBusiness (BS16) and Master of BusinessAdvanced (BS17) on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors: Strategic Advertising,Applied Finance, Integrated MarketingCommunication, International Business,Marketing and Public Relations.

Please note that the Pathways option isnot open to students who enter the

degree with advanced standing basedupon undergraduate studies.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewOur Master of Business suite of programsis designed to give you deep specialistknowledge in particular fields of business.Some majors also satisfy therequirements for professional recognition.

This practical nature of our coursesmeans part-time students can apply theconcepts they are learning in theclassroom directly to their workplace. Full-time students re-enter the job marketarmed with the latest in globalmanagement techniques.

Optional studyAn optional 48 credit points of additionalstudy is available in the Master ofBusiness - Advanced program (BS17).This allows you to extend your studies tosuit your career interests. The additional48 credit points may include researchstudies, advanced coursework studies inyour chosen discipline, or the choice ofstudies in another business discipline. Weencourage you to consult with yoursubject area coordinator as early aspossible in your studies to determine thebest way to meet your needs.


Pathways programsPathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students who



Master of Business



have obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 or TOEFL InternetScore of 80 with no sub-band lower than20 to enter some majors of the Master ofBusiness (BS16) and Master of BusinessAdvanced (BS17) on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors:

• Strategic Advertising• Applied Finance• Integrated Marketing Communication• International Business• Marketing• Public Relations

Please note: Advanced Standing basedupon undergraduate studies is notavailable to students who enter thedegree under the Pathways option

For further information and entryrequirements for Pathways, visitwww.qutic.qut.edu.au/courses/pathways/index.jsp

Advanced standing forUndergraduate StudiesStudents applying for admission to theMaster of Business (BS16) or Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) may beeligible for exemptions based on priorundergraduate studies.

If you have completed an undergraduatedegree in a Business related or othercognate degree directly related to thediscipline area in which you are studyingwithin previous 5 years, you may beeligible for exemptions up to a maximumof 48 credit points. Approved exemptionswill apply to introductory studies or optioncomponents in the discipline area you arestudying and are not available forspecified advanced units. No exemptionswill be granted for non-Business relateddegrees, even if some business subjectsmay have been completed as part of thecourse.

New applicants may apply for theexemptions under Section 7 of theApplication for Postgraduate CourseworkAdmission (PG form). Students whocompleted their undergraduate businessdegree at QUT do not need to supplyadditional documentation. Students whocompleted their undergraduate degreeelsewhere must also submit anApplication for Advanced Standing (ASform), together with original or certifiedcopies of their final undergraduatetranscripts confirming course completion.

University deadlines applyhttp://www.studentservices.qut.edu.au/info/dates/key/.

Early exit optionsStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness (BS16) at the following stages,once those particular courserequirements have been met:

• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79)(Study Area A)• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39)(Study Area A)

Students seeking to exit early from theMaster of Business course and graduatewith an approved exit course shouldlodge an application during the teachingperiod in which they expect to completetheir studies. Completion of 96 credit pointunits, where a minimum of 72 creditpoints are within the same discipline area,and as approved by the Subject AreaCoordinator, is required for completion ofthe Graduate Diploma course. Due toprofessional recognition requirements,students exiting from the Master ofBusiness (Professional Accounting) majormust complete all of the units in theGraduate Diploma in Business(Professional Accounting) course.Students may apply to early exit with theGraduate Certificate course uponcompletion of a minimum of 48 creditpoints, in accordance with the courserequirements of the relevant businessdiscipline area.

Early exit from the Master of Businesscourse should only be used for studentswhose circumstances restrict them fromcompleting the original award course.This process in not designed to allowstudents to obtain multiple qualifications.Students who are approved to early exitfrom the Master of Business course willnot normally be permitted to continue theirenrolment in the original award course fora period of 2 years.

Domestic Course structureCourse designAll majors within the BS16 course areavailable both full-time and part-time,except for Public Relations (On-linedelivery) which is only available part-time.

The Master of Business programs areavailable in 10 different disciplinary fields.Each discipline area within consists of144 credit points of study comprising ofcore and option (elective) units. For thosenew to the discipline there are 48 creditpoints of introductory units to develop anappropriate level of foundationknowledge. If you have an appropriate

undergraduate degree you may beentitled to receive advanced standing forthe introductory units.

The programs consist of two components,the Foundation Studies Component (PartA) and the Discipline component (Part B).The Foundation Studies componentprovides you with an introduction to yourchosen discipline, along with otherintroductory business studies. Part B unitsprovide discipline-based knowledge inyour chosen major. Some majors give youchoices to customise your study throughoption (elective) units or the inclusion ofproject work.

Further coursework studies are availablein majors where professional recognitionrequirements dictate the content of theMasters program. This option givesstudents more flexibility to choose units ofmost interest to them. The choice of aminor in another business disciplineallows students to diversify theirknowledge through a complementary oralternative business area.




http://www.qutic.qut.edu.au/courses/pathways/index.jsp

http://www.qutic.qut.edu.au/courses/pathways/index.jsp

http://www.studentservices.qut.edu.au/info/dates/key/

http://www.studentservices.qut.edu.au/info/dates/key/

Master of Business



New applicants may apply for theexemptions under Section 7 of theApplication for Postgraduate CourseworkAdmission (PG form). Students whocompleted their undergraduate businessdegree at QUT do not need to supplyadditional documentation. Students whocompleted their undergraduate degreeelsewhere must also submit anApplication for Advanced Standing (ASform), together with original or certifiedcopies of their final undergraduatetranscripts confirming course completion.

Block exemptionStudents seeking to exit early from theMaster of Business course and graduatewith an approved exit course shouldlodge an application during the teachingperiod in which they expect to completetheir studies. Completion of 96 credit pointunits, where a minimum of 72 creditpoints are within the same discipline area,and as approved by the Subject AreaCoordinator, is required for completion ofthe Graduate Diploma course. Studentsmay apply to early exit with the GraduateCertificate course upon completion of aminimum of 48 credit points, inaccordance with the course requirementsof the relevant business discipline area.


International CoursestructureCourse designAll majors within the BS16 course areavailable both full-time and part-time,except for Public Relations (On-linedelivery) which is only available part-time.

The Master of Business programs areavailable in 10 different disciplinary fields.Each discipline area within consists of144 credit points of study comprising ofcore and option (elective) units. For thosenew to the discipline there are 48 creditpoints of introductory units to develop anappropriate level of foundationknowledge. If you have an appropriateundergraduate degree you may beentitled to receive advanced standing forthe introductory units.

The programs consist of two components,

the Foundation Studies Component (PartA) and the Discipline component (Part B).The Foundation Studies componentprovides you with an introduction to yourchosen discipline, along with otherintroductory business studies. Part B unitsprovide discipline-based knowledge inyour chosen major. Some majors give youchoices to customise your study throughoption (elective) units or the inclusion ofproject work.

Further coursework studies are availablein majors where professional recognitionrequirements dictate the content of theMasters program. This option givesstudents more flexibility to choose units ofmost interest to them. The choice of aminor in another business disciplineallows students to diversify theirknowledge through a complementary oralternative business area.




New applicants may apply for theexemptions under Section 7 of theApplication for Postgraduate CourseworkAdmission (PG form). Students whocompleted their undergraduate business

degree at QUT do not need to supplyadditional documentation. Students whocompleted their undergraduate degreeelsewhere must also submit anApplication for Advanced Standing (ASform), together with original or certifiedcopies of their final undergraduatetranscripts confirming course completion.

Block exemptionStudents seeking to exit early from theMaster of Business course and graduatewith an approved exit course shouldlodge an application during the teachingperiod in which they expect to completetheir studies. Completion of 96 credit pointunits, where a minimum of 72 creditpoints are within the same discipline area,and as approved by the Subject AreaCoordinator, is required for completion ofthe Graduate Diploma course. Studentsmay apply to early exit with the GraduateCertificate course upon completion of aminimum of 48 credit points, inaccordance with the course requirementsof the relevant business discipline area.




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Master of Business (Accounting)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsTo enrol in this course students musthave an undergraduate degree with anappropriate major in Accountancy with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsTo enrol in this course students musthave an undergraduate degree with anappropriate major in Accountancy with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course DesignStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units consisting of 36credit points of compulsory units and 108credit points of approved accountingcoursework or research option units.Students should contact the School ofAccountancy ([email protected]) forcourse progression advice.

Students may exit from the Master ofBusiness (BS16) at the following stages,once those particular courserequirements have been met:


Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five yearsmay or the Graduate Diploma ofChartered Accounting with the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia in thelast five years may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 72 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master of

Business overview.

Some applicants may require unitsubstitution if they have studiedequivalent or similar units in theirundergraduate degree. Nominatedsubstitution units are subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.

AbbreviationMBus(Acc)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations and Strategic Advertising.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in BusinessAccounting may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of BusinessAccounting Advanced program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.

Career outcomesAccountancy is a great platform for adynamic and exciting business career.Accountants work in a diversity ofareas—in commerce, local, national andinternational firms, governmentorganisations, law firms, banks, merchantbanks, stockbrokers, charitableorganisations, hospitals and churches,film, television and media or they run theirown business. A career in accounting canlead to more strategic and leadershiproles such as general manager, chieffinancial officer and chief executiveofficer.

Domestic Course structureExample course units

Financial Forensics and BusinessIntelligence

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Master of Business (Accounting)



Financial Analysis and BusinessValuation

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Forensic Accounting andInvestigation

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Governance Issues in Accounting●

Integrated Issues in ProfessionalPractice

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Course DesignStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units consisting of 36credit points of compulsory units and 108credit points of approved accountingcoursework or research option units.Students will be able to access courseprogression advice from the School ofAccountancy.


Graduate Diploma of Business(BS79) (Study Area A)

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Graduate Certificate in Business(BS39) (Study Area A)

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Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 72 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of Business (Advanced) (Accounting)program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.

International CoursestructureExample course units


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Course DesignStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units consisting of 36credit points of compulsory units and 108credit points of approved accountingcoursework or research option units.Students will be able to access courseprogression advice from the School ofAccountancy.



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Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 72 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of Business (Advanced) (Accounting)program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.


BS16 Master of Business (Accounting)compulsory units:




Select nine units from the following list inconsultation with the Subject AreaCoordinator:










AYN460 Accountancy Work Placement

AYN461Accountancy Work IntegratedLearning




BSN404 Project 1

BSN405 Project 2

BSN406 Project 3




Note: Students who are consideringfuture study towards a ResearchMasters or PhD should completeBSN502, AYN433 and at least one ofBSN412 or BSN414. Please contact theSchool of Accountancy ResearchStudents Coordinator for moreinformation.



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Master of Business (Applied Finance)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr David Willis


Domestic Entry requirementsFor all specialisations except AppliedFinance the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree or equivalent inany field, with an overall minimum GPA of4.0 (on a 7-point scale).

The Applied Finance discipline isdesigned for people with no or limitedacademic background in finance. Holdersof an undergraduate degree in Financeinterested in the Applied Financediscipline are invited to contact theBrisbane Graduate School of Business todetermine if an individualised advancedfinance program plan can be developed.

International EntryrequirementsFor all specialisations except AppliedFinance the entry requirements are anundergraduate degree or equivalent inany field, with an overall minimum GPA of4.0 (on a 7-point scale).

The Applied Finance discipline isdesigned for people with no or limitedacademic background in finance. Holdersof an undergraduate degree in Financeinterested in the Applied Financediscipline are invited to contact theBrisbane Graduate School of Business todetermine if an individualised advancedfinance program plan can be developed.

Pathways programs Pathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 or TOEFL InternetScore of 80 with no sub-band lower than20 to enter some majors of the Master ofBusiness (BS16) and Master of BusinessAdvanced (BS17) on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors: Strategic Advertising,Applied Finance, Events Marketing andManagement, Integrated MarketingCommunication, International Business,Marketing and Public Relations.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Economics and Finance forcourse progression advice.



Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness overview.

Some applicants may require unitsubstitution if they have studiedequivalent or similar units in theirundergraduate degree. Nominatedsubstitution units are subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator

AbbreviationMBus(AppFin)

Professional recognitionGraduate will meet the academiccomponent of requirements for SeniorAssociate membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australia, and areentitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1accreditation to provide financial productadvice. Graduates may also meet theacademic component of the requirementsfor the professional level membership ofthe Finance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand options (electives) chosen.





ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may receive exemptions for upto 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of BusinessAdvanced (Applied Finance) program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.


Advanced Capital Budgeting●

Corporate and Commercial Lending●

Economic and Financial Modelling●

Financial Risk Management●

Financial Planning and Strategies●


Treasury and Portfolio Management●




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Professional recognitionGraduate will meet the academiccomponent of requirements for SeniorAssociate membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australia, and areentitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1accreditation to provide financial productadvice. Graduates may also meet theacademic component of the requirementsfor the professional level membership ofthe Finance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand options (electives) chosen.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from the

Graduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may receive exemptions for upto 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of BusinessAdvanced (Applied Finance) program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.














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Professional recognitionGraduate will meet the academiccomponent of requirements for SeniorAssociate membership of the FinancialServices Institute of Australia, and areentitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1accreditation to provide financial productadvice. Graduates may also meet theacademic component of the requirementsfor the professional level membership ofthe Finance and Treasury Association

Limited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand options (electives) chosen.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may receive exemptions for upto 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of BusinessAdvanced (Applied Finance) program andreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.







Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2



plus 2 units from:




QUT Business School PostgraduateOption Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

4 Units from:











EFN501Corporate and CommercialLending


QUT Business School PostgraduateOption Unit



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Master of Business (Human Resource Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalentwith a minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalentwith a minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units from the prescribedlist. To ensure that the program builds onprior academic and work experience,each participant in the HRM majorreceives an individualised study plan.Participants are therefore required toconsult with the HRM coordinatorregarding development of their study plan.Any subsequent changes to the approvedprogram will require coordinator approval.Failure to obtain approval may affect astudent’s course progression and impacton their eligibility to graduate.

Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of Business titlepage.

AbbreviationMBus(HRM)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Integrated MarketingCommunication, International Business,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations, Public Relations- Online andStrategic Advertising.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business may

receive advanced standing for 48 creditpoints.

Further informationTo ensure students are provided with aselection of units that best suits their priorknowledge and experience, HRMstudents should contact the School ofManagement on 3138 2744, or [email protected]

Domestic Course structure You should consult with the subject areacoordinator for advice on units dependingon your prior study.


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Contemporary Issues in HumanResource Management

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Leadership and Executive Coaching●


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Self Leadership●


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Strategic Human ResourceManagement

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Talent Management●


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business mayreceive advanced standing for 48 creditpoints.

International CoursestructureUnit selectionYou should consult with the subject areacoordinator for advice on units dependingon your prior study.

Example course unitsConsulting and ChangeManagement

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Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud





The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 to enter some majorsof the Master of Business (BS16) andMaster of Business Advanced (BS17) onthe condition they undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course. Thisoption is applicable to following Majors:Strategic Advertising, Applied Finance,Events Marketing and Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing andPublic Relations.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Why choose this course?Many graduates begin in consultancies asaccount executives or in government orprivate sector organisations performing avariety of roles from publicity through toevents management and productlaunches. You then have the opportunityto progress to senior consultant or be partof the senior management team withinorganisations as part of the strategicplanning process. IMC graduates havethe opportunity to take a new qualificationinto the marketplace.

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Please refer to thecourse structures for information onspecific unit requirements.

AbbreviationMBus(IMC)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, PublicRelations, Public Relations-Online andStrategic Advertising.


Pathways programs(international students)Pathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 to enter some majorsof the Master of Business (BS16) andMaster of Business Advanced (BS17) onthe condition they undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course. Thisoption is applicable to following Majors:Strategic Advertising, Applied Finance,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing andPublic Relations.


Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of Business title page



Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication)





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Year 1, Semester 2




One unit from Complementary StudiesList

Year 2, Semester 1

AMN405Cases in Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMN406 Project




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Master of Business (International Business)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum GradePoint Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum GradePoint Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Why choose this course?Rules, regulations, government policy andthe diversity of cultures and consumerneeds and preferences all impact on howcompanies do business across borders.

International business skills are in highdemand. These skills incorporate ethics,sensitivity and responsiveness to localcultures in new and diverse markets,while at the same time providing theplanning, decision-making and strategicmanagement these highly competitiveoperations need.

The international business environment isexplored across a range of businessdisciplines, including accounting, finance,logistics, management and marketing.The International Business program willgive you the expertise and skills tosucceed in organisations both in Australiaand around the world, includingmultinational enterprises, smaller firmsoperating across borders, governmentagencies and consulting firms that serveinternational companies.

Course designStudents are required to complete 12units (144 credit points). Please refer tothe course structures for information onspecific unit requirements.


AbbreviationMBus(IntBus)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,Marketing, Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies, Professional Accounting, PublicRelations,Public Relations-Online andStrategic Advertising.

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


The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 to enter some majorsof the Master of Business (BS16) andMaster of Business Advanced (BS17) onthe condition they undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course. Thisoption is applicable to following Majors:Strategic Advertising, Applied Finance,



Master of Business (International Business)



Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing andPublic Relations.



Business in Asia●

Global Business Operations●


International Business and Law●

International Logistics Management●

Managerial Economics●

Marketing Internationally●

Negotiating Across Borders●




Business in Asia●














Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

MGN447




Plus choose one from:

MGN444

Business in Asia

MGN445

Business in Europe

MGN446


Year 1, Semester 2




or

Compementary Studies unit

plus

Compementary Studies unit

Year 2, Semester 1

MGN448


Complementary Studies Unit


MGN444

Business in Asia

MGN445

Business in Europe

MGN446


Plus


Or

LWS075International Business andLaw



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Master of Business (Marketing)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud


Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThis course is designed for marketingpractitioners to freshen or further theirskills, or those seeking a career change tothis field you will develop marketingmanagement skills as they apply to abusiness or corporation with practicalfocus on the identification of forecastopportunities and threats in domestic andinternational industries; the developmentof marketing strategies, tactics and plansfor such opportunities and threats; theability to implement and monitormarketing strategies, tactics and plans

and their effect on the organisation; andthe consideration of new theories,concepts and techniques in marketingmanagement.

Why choose this course?Marketing professionals are involved inthe promotion and/or sales of acompany's goods or services. Thisincludes the marketing of existing productlines, or the development of new marketsfor new or existing products. Marketing isa vital component of business in allindustries, as well as in government andthird-sector organisations.

This course can lead to more strategicroles such as business developmentmanagers, brand or product managers,marketing consultants or marketingmanagers.



AbbreviationMBus (Marketing)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies, ProfessionalAccounting, Public Relations, PublicRelations-Online and StrategicAdvertising.



The Postgraduate Business Pathway



Master of Business (Marketing)



program allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 to enter some majorsof the Master of Business (BS16) andMaster of Business Advanced (BS17) onthe condition they undertake twoCommunication units (QCD111 andQCD211) in the first semester of theirpostgraduate business course. Thisoption is applicable to following Majors:Strategic Advertising, Applied Finance,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing andPublic Relations.



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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2

AMN447Contemporary Issues inMarketing

Or


AMN445Strategic MarketingManagement



Year 2, Semester 1

AMN444 Services Marketing

AMN443Product and ServiceInnovation

Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or

Two approved AMN Option (Elective)units



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Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must undertake 144 creditpoints of study comprising: prescribedunits (72 credit points), ComplementaryStudies units (12 credit points), QUTBusiness School Postgraduate Optionunits (60 credit points). Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theBrisbane Graduate School of Business forcourse progression advice if required.




Some applicants may require unit

substitution if they have studiedequivalent or similar units in theirundergraduate degree. Nominatedsubstitution units are subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator

AbbreviationMBus(Philanthropy&NpSt)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Events Marketing andManagement, Human ResourceManagement, Integrated MarketingCommunication, International Business,Marketing, Professional Accounting,Public Relations and StrategicAdvertising.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in BusinessPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students may articulate to theMaster of Business AdvancedPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studiesprogram and receive up to 144 creditpoint of exemptions.

OrientationUpon enrolling in this course, it iscompulsory for students to attend theACPNS Orientation and IntensiveWeekend at the Gardens Point Campusof QUT. During this weekend students willparticipate in a specialised orientationprogram and also attend the first lecturesof available units.Further information on the ACPNSOrientation and Intensive is available athttp://www.bus.qut.edu.au/research/cpns/whatweteach/orientation.jsp.


Accounting and Finance Issues forPhilanthropic and NonprofitOrganisations

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Fundraising Development●







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TechniquesLegal Issues for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations

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Management for Philanthropic andNonprofit Organisations

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Visiting Students and Cross-Institutional EnrolmentIndividual units within this course areavailable to both visiting students andcross-institutional students. Visitingstudents are students who undertakeunits at QUT for personal or professionaldevelopment. Cross-institutional studentsare enrolled at another institution and optto undertake individual units at QUT aspart of their program. Entry for bothvisiting students and cross-institutionalenrolment is based on merit andapplications may be rejected if theapplicant does not have an educationalbackground appropriate to the units ofstudy applied for or if there are insufficientplaces remaining in the class.



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Visiting Students and Cross-Institutional EnrolmentIndividual units within this course areavailable to both visiting students andcross-institutional students. Visitingstudents are students who undertakeunits at QUT for personal or professional

development. Cross-institutional studentsare enrolled at another institution and optto undertake individual units at QUT aspart of their program. Entry for bothvisiting students and cross-institutionalenrolment is based on merit andapplications may be rejected if theapplicant does not have an educationalbackground appropriate to the units ofstudy applied for or if there are insufficientplaces remaining in the class.



Year 1, 6-TP-2●

Year 1, 6-TP-3●


Year 1, 6-TP-4●

Year 1, 6-TP-5●


Year 2, 6-TP-2●

Year 2, 6-TP-3●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

1 x 12cp unit from ComplimentaryStudies List

1 x 12cp unit from Business Unit OptionsList

Year 1, 6-TP-2



Year 1, 6-TP-3



Year 1, Semester 2

1 x 12cp unit from Business UnitsOptions List

Year 1, 6-TP-4



GSN556Contemporary Issues inPhilanthropy

Year 1, 6-TP-5



GSN557 Creative Philanthropy

Year 2, Semester 1

3 x 12cp units from Business UnitOptions List




Year 2, 6-TP-2

GSN554Social Innovation andEntrepreneurship

Year 2, 6-TP-3

GSN555 Developing Social Ventures



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Master of Business (Professional Accounting)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree in an areaother than Accounting with an overallminimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of4.0 (on a 7 point scale).



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students shouldcontact The Graduate School of Businessfor course progression advice.




Some applicants may require unitsubstitution where they have studied theequivalent of some introductory units intheir undergraduate qualification. Choiceof unit substitution is subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.

AbbreviationMBus(ProAcc)


Professional recognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof requirements for associate membershipof CPA Australia, the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia, theInstitute of Public Accountants, andenrolment in their respective professionalprograms. Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.

Career outcomesAccountancy is a great platform for adynamic and exciting business career.Accountants work in a diversity ofareas—in commerce, local, national andinternational firms, governmentorganisations, law firms, banks, merchantbanks, stockbrokers, charitableorganisations, hospitals and churches,film, television and media or they run theirown business. A career in accounting canlead to more strategic and leadershiproles such as general manager, chieffinancial officer and chief executiveofficer.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in BusinessAccounting may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students mayarticulate to the Master of BusinessProfessional Accounting Advancedprogram and receive up to 144 creditpoint of exemptions. Students who havearticulated form the Graduate Diploma inBusiness Professional Accounting mayreceive exemptions for up to 96 creditpoints.


http://www.bgsb.qut.edu.au?







Master of Business (Professional Accounting)



Course designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students shouldcontact The Graduate School of Businessfor course progression advice.



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Professional recognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof requirements for associate membershipof CPA Australia, the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia, theNational Institute of Accountants, andenrolment in their respective professionalprograms. Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.


International CoursestructureCourse designStudents are required to complete 144credit points of units. Students shouldcontact The Graduate School of Businessfor course progression advice.



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Professional recognitionGraduates meet the academic componentof requirements for associate membershipof CPA Australia, the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia, theNational Institute of Accountants, andenrolment in their respective professionalprograms. Graduates are also eligible forexemptions in the qualifying program formembership of the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants.



Year 1 - Semester 1●



Code Title

Year 1 - Semester 1

AYN410 Business Law and Ethics




Year 1 - Semester 2

AYN412 Company Law




Year 2 - Semester 1




EFN419 Data Analysis



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Master of Business (Public Relations)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud








speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Why choose this course?Postgraduate study in public relations isdesigned for practitioners to sharpen orfurther their skills, or those seeking acareer change to this field. The major isdesigned as a systematic andcomprehensive survey of the discipline ofpublic relations. It provides an overview ofthe foundations of public relations theoryand practice, problems and opportunitiesin communicating with the corporate

audience, theories underpinning publicopinion and mass media effects, massmedia strategy and tactics, and asystematic exploration of the planning,management and evaluation of publicrelations campaigns.



AbbreviationMBus(Public Relations)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, PublicRelations-Online and StrategicAdvertising.






Master of Business (Public Relations)







Community Consultation andEngagement

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Corporate and Investor Relations●

Corporate Media Strategy andTactics

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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1



AMN468Issues and CrisisManagement


Year 1, Semester 2





Year 2, Semester 1


One approved AMN Option (Elective)unit

Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or




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Master of Business (Public Relations) - Online Delivery Only

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years





Total creditpoints

144


48


24

CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewPostgraduate study in public relations isdesigned for practitioners to sharpen orfurther their skills, or those seeking acareer change to this field. The major isdesigned as a systematic andcomprehensive survey of the discipline ofpublic relations. It provides an overview ofthe foundations of public relations theoryand practice, problems and opportunitiesin communicating with the corporateaudience, theories underpinning publicopinion and mass media effects, massmedia strategy and tactics, and asystematic exploration of the planning,management and evaluation of publicrelations campaigns. This online programis only available part-time.

Course designThe Public Relations (Online delivery)major is only available in part-time mode.

Students are required to complete 144credit points of units. Please refer to thecourse structures for information onspecific unit requirements.


AbbreviationMBus(Public Relations)

Other majorsSee also separate entries to the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,

Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, Public Relations(internal) and Strategic Advertising. Thesemajors are offered internally and not viaonline delivery mode.

Entry requirements(domestic students)An undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field with an overall minimum GradePoint Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 pointscale).



Domestic Course structureOverviewPostgraduate study in public relations isdesigned for practitioners to sharpen orfurther their skills, or those seeking acareer change to this field. The major isdesigned as a systematic andcomprehensive survey of the discipline ofpublic relations. It provides an overview ofthe foundations of public relations theoryand practice, problems and opportunitiesin communicating with the corporateaudience, theories underpinning publicopinion and mass media effects, massmedia strategy and tactics, and asystematic exploration of the planning,management and evaluation of publicrelations campaigns. This online programis only available part-time.

Course designThe Public Relations (Online delivery)major is only available in part-time mode.

Students are required to complete 144credit points of units. Please refer to thecourse structures for information onspecific unit requirements.




Master of Business (Public Relations) - Online Delivery Only



International CoursestructureSample StructureSemesters







Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1



Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2

AMN406 Project



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Master of Business (Strategic Advertising)

Year 2012

QUT code BS16

CRICOS 059599K

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud








speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe strategic advertising major focuseson the management of the advertisingfunction, including consumer behaviour,advertising management, creativestrategy, media strategy, campaignplanning and research.

As a QUT advertising graduate, you couldwork as an advertising manager, planningand controlling the advertising for youremployer and liaising with advertisingagencies. You may work as anadvertising planner or researcher, orwithin the media as a sales representative

or copywriter.



AbbreviationMBus(SAA)

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, PublicRelations, Public Relatons-Online andStrategic Advertising.







Master of Business (Strategic Advertising)



Recommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusinessYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.

Example course unitsAdvertising Creative: Introduction●

Advertising Creative: Copywritingand Art Direction

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Contemporary Issues in Advertising●

Media Strategy●


Strategies for Creative Advertising●


International CoursestructureRecommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusinessYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.



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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2


AMN423Strategies for CreativeAdvertising

Or




Year 2, Semester 1

AMN422 Media Strategy


Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or

Two approved AMN or CreativeAdvertising Option (Elective) units

* KIP424, KIP426, and KIP429 maycount towards this study area ifcompleted by mid 2012 or earlier.

* KIP424 will be recoded to KAP401from July 2012. Please enrol in KIP424 ifyou wish to study this unit in the first halfof 2012. Please enrol in KAP401 if youwish to study this unit in the second halfof 2012.





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Master of Business (Accounting) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator





Domestic Entry requirementsTo enrol in this course a students musthave an undergraduate degree inAccounting with a minimum Grade PointAverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale)

International EntryrequirementsTo enrol in this course a students musthave an undergraduate degree inAccounting with a minimum Grade PointAverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale)



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5


Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 36 credit points ofcompulsory units and 156 credit points ofapproved accounting coursework orresearch option units. Students shouldcontact the School of Accountancy forcourse progression advice.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points. For furtherinformation on exemptions, please refer tothe Master of Business Advancedoverview.


Early Exit OptionsStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:

• Master of Business (BS16) (Study AreaA)• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79)(Study Area A)• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39)(Study Area A)

Students seeking to exit early from theMaster of Business Advanced course andgraduate with an approved exit courseshould lodge an application during theteaching period in which they expect tocomplete their studies.

AbbreviationMBusAdv(Acc)



ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students who havearticulated from the Master of Business(Accounting) may receive up to 144 creditpoint of exemptions.



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Master of Business (Accounting) - Advanced



PracticeInternational Accounting●


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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 36 credit points ofcompulsory units and 156 credit points ofapproved accounting coursework orresearch option units.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points.Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 96 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.

FacilitiesFull-time students are provided withmodern, well-appointed office space(which includes access to a desk,computer and telephone). There arebreak-out areas and meeting roomswhere supervisors and industry partnerscan meet with their students. Discussiongroups and small classes are also held inthe meeting rooms. These premises offernew and continuing students a workenvironment conducive to study andprogress and demonstrate a continuingcommitment to the postgraduate program.

SupervisionYou will receive individual supervision bya highly qualified and experiencedacademic staff member who will guideyou through your advanced study.



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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 36 credit points ofcompulsory units and 156 credit points ofapproved accounting coursework orresearch option units.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in Accounting orCommerce within the last five years, maybe eligible for exemptions up to amaximum of 48 credit points.Studentswho have completed the CPA Programwith CPA Australia in last the five years orthe Graduate Diploma of CharteredAccounting with the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia in the last fiveyears may be eligible for exemptions upto a maximum of 96 credit points. Forfurther information on exemptions, pleaserefer to the Master of Business overview.





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Master of Business (Applied Finance) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Dr David Willis


Domestic Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field other than Finance, with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants interested in the AppliedFinance specialisation who have anundergraduate degree in Finance shouldcontact the Graduate School of Businessto determine whether an advancedApplied Finance program can be devised.

International EntryrequirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent inany field other than Finance, with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants interested in the AppliedFinance specialisation who have anundergraduate degree in Finance shouldcontact the Graduate School of Businessto determine whether an advancedApplied Finance program can be devised.

Pathways programs(international students)Pathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements. Forinformation and entry requirements forPathways, please see the Master ofBusiness - Advanced overview.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Studentsshould follow the standard courseprogressions as outlined in the belowcourse structures otherwise difficultieswith completing the requirements of thecourse may be encountered. Studentsshould contact the School of Economicsand Finance for course progressionadvice if required.


Master of Business (BS16) (Study AreaA)• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79)(Study Area A)• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39)(Study Area A)


Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.


AbbreviationMBusAdv(AppFin)

Entry requirement (domesticand international students)For all specialisations the entryrequirements are an undergraduatedegree or equivalent in any field, with anoverall minimum GPA of 4.0 (on a 7-pointscale).

The Applied Finance discipline isdesigned for people with no or limitedacademic background in finance. Holdersof an undergraduate degree in Financeinterested in the Applied Financediscipline are invited to contact the Schoolof Economics and Finance to determine ifan individualised advanced financeprogram plan can be developed.

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





ish-language-requirements.jsp

Pathways programs(international students)Pathways units are designed foracademically qualified students who donot meet the language requirements. Forinformation and entry requirements forPathways, please see the Master ofBusiness - Advanced overview.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business (AppliedFinance) may receive exemptions for upto 48 credit points. Students who havearticulated from the Master of Business(Applied Finance) program may receiveup to 144 credit point of exemptions.









Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option units. Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Economics and Finance forcourse progression advice if required.


Master of Business (BS16) (StudyArea A)

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Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within the

last five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.











Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option units. Students shouldfollow the standard course progressionsas outlined in the below course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Economics and Finance forcourse progression advice if required.



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Students who have completed an

undergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2



Plus 2 Units from:




Business Postgraduate Option Unit

Year 2, Semester 1

Four units from:




EFN501Corporate and CommercialLending






Business Postgraduate Option Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

48 Credit Points from EITHER:

(1) Further advanced Finance Studies

(2) A 48cp minor from another Businessstream

(3) 48cp Dissertation



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Master of Business (Human Resource Management) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator









speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewIn today's rapidly changing businessenvironment, Human ResourceManagement (HRM) professionals areconfronted with the challenges ofdeveloping organisational and workforcecapability. HRM expertise is alsoincreasingly required by line managers,who now take a more active role in thedevelopment and management of theirteam members.

The Human Resource Managementprogram is designed to increase the skillsof both specialists and line managers andmeet the individual learning goals andcareer aspirations of each student. Theprogram provides flexibility for the busyprofessional to complete the degree part-time, focusing on real-world work issuesof personal relevance. HRM professionalswill develop a broader view of the natureof business, and the relationship betweenhow people are managed and theorganisation's performance in the globalcontext of business.

Those who are undertaking HRMactivities but have a background in otherprofessional fields will gain the enhancedpeople management skills they require.The major also suits the needs ofgraduates who wish to move into theHRM profession.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge withthe selection of four approved

postgraduate option (elective) units.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units.


Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.


Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of Business-Advanced title page.

AbbreviationMBusAdv(HRM)

Career outcomesThe program prepares graduates forcareers in generalist or specialist humanresource professional roles. Generalistpositions include human resourcesassistant, officer, manager or director andthese may be located in corporate andprivate firms as well as public institutions.Specialist positions may include thoseinvolved with employment relations,recruitment and placement consulting,training and development specialists,management and executive coaching, aswell as consulting careers.

Other MajorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, Applied

Master of Business (Human Resource Management) - Advanced



Finance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, Public Relationsand Strategic Advertising.


Further InformationTo ensure HRM students are providedwith a selection of units that best suitstheir prior knowledge and experience,HRM students must contact Narelle Prioron 3138 6701 or [email protected].

Domestic Course structureUnit selectionYou should consult with the subject areacoordinator for advice on units dependingon your prior study.


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Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Business

related or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.


International CoursestructureUnit selectionYou should consult with the subject areacoordinator for advice on units dependingon your prior study.


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Some applicants may require unit

substitution where they have studied theequivalent of some introductory units intheir undergraduate qualification. Choiceof unit substitution is subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.





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Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewIf you are interested in advertising,promotions or communications, youshould consider an Integrated MarketingCommunication (IMC) major. Studies inIMC will provide you with a systematicand comprehensive understanding of thetheory and research integration ofmarketing communication.

The course focuses on refinement ofanalytical skills and knowledge requiredfor decision making in the areas ofadvertising, marketing and publicrelations. IMC focuses on the strategicintegration of the functions of publicrelations, advertising, promotion, directmarketing, and personal selling toachieve brand equity and increase theeffectiveness of promotionalcommunications with target audiences.

You will be equipped to confront thefragmentation of mass markets, theexplosion of new technologies that giveconsumers more control over thecommunication process, the emergenceof global markets, and rapid changes ineconomic conditions within whichorganisations operate.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge withthe selection of four approvedpostgraduate option (elective) units.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the for courseprogression advice.




AbbreviationMBusAdv(IMC)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, Public Relationsand Strategic Advertising.





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Business Advanced title page.







Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2





Year 2, Semester 1

AMN405Cases in Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMN406 Project


Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER

(1) 48cps from another Business stream,OR




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Master of Business (International Business) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewRules, regulations, government policy andthe diversity of cultures and consumerneeds and preferences all impact on howcompanies do business across borders.

International business skills are in highdemand. These skills incorporate ethics,sensitivity and responsiveness to localcultures in new and diverse markets,while at the same time providing theplanning, decision-making and strategicmanagement these highly competitiveoperations need.

The international business environment isexplored across a range of businessdisciplines, including accounting, finance,logistics, management and marketing.

The International Business program willgive you the expertise and skills tosucceed in organisations both in Australiaand around the world, includingmultinational enterprises, smaller firmsoperating across borders, governmentagencies and consulting firms that serveinternational companies.


Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points of

approved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the School ofAdvertising, Marketing and PublicRelations for course progression advice.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.


Early ExitInformation on early exit options may befound on the Master of BusinessAdvanced title page.

AbbreviationMBusAdv(IntBus)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting, Public Relationsand Strategic Advertising.



Business in Asia●










Master of Business (International Business) - Advanced







Business in Asia●
















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


MGN447



PLUS choose one from:

MGN444

Business in Asia

MGN445

Business in Europe

MGN446


Year 1, Semester 2




OR

Complementary Studies unit

PLUS

Complementary Studies unit

Year 2, Semester 1

MGN448


Complemenary Studies Unit


MGN444

Business in Asia

MGN445

Business in Europe

MGN446


PLUS


OR

LWS075International Business andLaw

Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER:

(1) A 48cps from another Businessstream:




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Master of Business (Marketing) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThis course is designed for marketingpractitioners to freshen or further theirskills, or those seeking a career change tothis field you will develop marketingmanagement skills as they apply to abusiness or corporation with practicalfocus on the identification of forecastopportunities and threats in domestic andinternational industries; the developmentof marketing strategies, tactics and plansfor such opportunities and threats; theability to implement and monitormarketing strategies, tactics and plansand their effect on the organisation; andthe consideration of new theories,concepts and techniques in marketingmanagement.






AbbreviationMBusAdv(Marketing)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies, ProfessionalAccounting, Public Relations andStrategic Advertising.





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Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved option (elective) units. Non-standardised course progression mayresult in unit selection difficulties.Students should contact the School of



Master of Business (Marketing) - Advanced



Advertising, Marketing and PublicRelations for course progression advice.






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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2

AMN447Contemporary Issues inMarketing

Or


AMN445Strategic MarketingManagement



Year 2, Semester 1

AMN444 Services Marketing

AMN443Product and ServiceInnovation

Plus:

AMN406 Project

Or


Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER:

(1) 48cps from another Business stream




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Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator









speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 72 credit points ofprescribed units. Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points) and 48 creditpoints of QUT Business School Option(elective) units. Students should follow thestandard course progressions as outlinedin the below course structures otherwisedifficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theSchool of Accountancy for courseprogression advice.



Early Exit OptionsStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at the

following stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:



AbbreviationMBusAdv(Philanthropy&NpSt)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Events Marketing andManagement, Human ResourceManagement, Integrated MarketingCommunication, International Business,Marketing, Professional Accounting,Public Relations and StrategicAdvertising.


ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students who have articulatedfrom the Master of Business (Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies) program mayreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.



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of unit substitution is subject to approvalby the Subject Area Coordinator.




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Year 1, 6-TP-4●

Year 1, 6-TP-5●


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Year 2, 6-TP-3●


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Year 2, 6-TP-5●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

1 x 12cp unit from ComplementaryStudies List

1 x 12cp unit from Business Unit OptionsList

Year 1, 6-TP-2



Year 1, 6-TP-3



Year 1, Semester 2

2 x 12cp from Business Units OptionsList

Year 1, 6-TP-4


GSN556Contemporary Issues inPhilanthropy

Year 1, 6-TP-5


GSN557 Creative Philanthropy

Year 2, Semester 1

3 x 12cp units from Business UnitOptions List




1 x 12cp unit from Business Unit OptionsList and 2 x 12cp units from ResearchDissertation

Year 2, 6-TP-2

GSN554Social Innovation andEntrepreneurship

Year 2, 6-TP-3

GSN555 Developing Social Ventures

Year 2, Semester 2

3 x 12cp units from ComplementaryStudies in Advanced Business

1 x 12cp unit from Business Unit OptionsList and 2 x 12cp units from ResearchDissertation

Year 2, 6-TP-4


Year 2, 6-TP-5




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Master of Business (Professional Accounting) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator









speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units. Students shouldcontact School of Accountancy for courseprogression advice if required.

Students may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:




AbbreviationMBusAdv(ProAcc)




ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in Business(Accounting) may receive exemptions forup to 48 credit points. Students who havearticulated from the Master of Business(Professional Accounting) may receive upto 144 credit point of exemptions.


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points. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.








BS17 only: An additional 4 units areselected from the list:

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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2



Plus two units from:


AND


OR


AND


Year 2, Semester 1


Plus three units from the following list ofapproved options (electives):
















Note: Completion of units AYN411 &AYN438 are required by the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia forentry into the CA Program.

Note: Completion of units AYN443 &EFN422 are required by CPA Australiafor Associate Membership and entry intothe CPA Program

Year 2, Semester 2

BS17 only: An additional 4 units areselected from the list:















BSN404 Project 1

BSN405 Project 2

BSN406 Project 3







NOTE: Enrolment in project andresearch units requires prior approvalfrom the Subject Area Coordinator.



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Master of Business (Public Relations) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewPostgraduate study in public relations isdesigned for practitioners to sharpen orfurther their skills, or those seeking acareer change to this field. The major isdesigned as a systematic andcomprehensive survey of the discipline ofpublic relations. It provides an overview ofthe foundations of public relations theoryand practice, problems and opportunitiesin communicating with the corporateaudience, theories underpinning publicopinion and mass media effects, massmedia strategy and tactics, and asystematic exploration of the planning,management and evaluation of publicrelations campaigns.



Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directly

related to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced title page.



AbbreviationMBusAdv(IMC)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting and StrategicAdvertising.






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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2





Year 2, Semester 1

One unit from Complemantary StudiesList

One approved AMN Option unit

Plus:

AMN406 Project

OR

Two approved AMN Option units

Year 2, Semester 2

(1) A 48cp minor from another Businessstream




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Master of Business (Strategic Advertising) - Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator



Mr Bill Proud






speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe strategic advertising major focuseson the management of the advertisingfunction, including consumer behaviour,advertising management, creativestrategy, media strategy, campaignplanning and research. As a QUTadvertising graduate, you could work asan advertising manager, planning andcontrolling the advertising for youremployer and liaising with advertisingagencies. You may work as anadvertising planner or researcher, orwithin the media as a sales representativeor copywriter.



Discipline area, and as approved by theSubject Area Coordinator, is required forthe Graduate Diploma course.




AbbreviationMBusAdv(SAA)

Other majorsSee also separate entries for the followingmajors in this course: Accounting, AppliedFinance, Human Resource Management,Integrated Marketing Communication,International Business, Marketing,Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies,Professional Accounting and PublicRelations.


Domestic Course structureRecommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusiness–AdvancedYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.



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Media Strategy●





Master of Business (Strategic Advertising) - Advanced




Discipline area, and as approved by theSubject Area Coordinator, is required forthe Graduate Diploma course.



International CoursestructureRecommended coursecombinations: Master ofBusiness–AdvancedYou can consider a business minor inmarketing, public relations or integratedmarketing communication as well as aminor in creative advertising from theCreative Industries Faculty.



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Media Strategy●




Discipline area, and as approved by theSubject Area Coordinator, is required for

the Graduate Diploma course.








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2


AMN423Strategies for CreativeAdvertising

OR




Year 2, Semester 1

AMN422 Media Strategy


PLUS:

AMN406 Project

OR

Two approved AMN or CreativeAdvertising Option units

Year 2, Semester 2

EITHER:

(1) 48cps from another Business Stream








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Master of Business Advanced

Year 2012

QUT code BS17

CRICOS 059600M

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator




Pathways programsInternational students who do not meetlanguage requirements can completepathways units within selected majors.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 0 or TOEFL: 550(paper-based), 213 (computerised) or 80with at least 18 in all bands (InternetBased) to enter some majors of theMaster of Business and Master ofBusiness Advanced on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors:


For more information please contact theQUT Business School InternationalStudent Office on 3138 1790.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewThe Master of Business Advanced givesyou the opportunity to extend the Masterof Business with an additional 48 credit

points usually comprised of either, aresearch dissertation, further courseworkstudies in your chosen major, orcoursework studies in another businessdiscipline, giving you the opportunity totailor your studies to suit your interestsand professional requirements. Undercertain circumstances the Advancedprogram can also provide a pathway todoctoral-level studies in the PhD or DBAprograms.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 144 credit points ofprescribed units and 48 credit points ofapproved coursework or research optionunits to complete the Master of BusinessAdvanced (BS17).

Students should follow the standardcourse progressions outlined in thediscipline specific course structuresotherwise difficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contacttheir discipline School for courseprogression advice if required.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Businessrelated or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within theprevious five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints.

Approved exemptions will apply tointroductory studies or electivecomponents in the discipline area you arestudying and are not available forspecified advanced units. No exemptionswill be granted for non-Business relateddegrees, even if some business subjectsmay have been completed as part of thecourse.


Early Exit OptionStudents may exit from the Master ofBusiness Advanced (BS17) at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:

• Master of Business (BS16) (Study AreaA)• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79)(Study Area A)• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39)




(Study Area A)



Pathways programsInternational students who do not meetlanguage requirements can completepathways units within selected majors.

The Postgraduate Business Pathwayprogram allows international students whohave obtained IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band lower than 5.0 0 or TOEFL: 550(paper-based), 213 (computerised) or 80with at least 18 in all bands (InternetBased) to enter some majors of theMaster of Business and Master ofBusiness Advanced on the condition theyundertake two Communication units(QCD111 and QCD211) in the firstsemester of their postgraduate businesscourse. This option is applicable tofollowing Majors:


For more information please contact theQUT Business School InternationalStudent Office on 3138 1790.


Domestic Course structureOverviewThis course is designed to equip you withknowledge and skills for a career in themanagement of philanthropic and

nonprofit organisations. Whether youwork in a nonprofit organisation, are apublic sector manager whose servicedelivery is through or partnered withnonprofit organisations, or are a privatesector manager who engages in businesswith the nonprofit sector, this major canhelp build professional knowledge andskills relevant to the sector. Skills criticalto nonprofit management, such asproblem solving, creative thinking,negotiation, ethical practices, teamwork,leadership, networking and informationmanagement are incorporated into theteaching, learning and assessment.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge inanother business discipline area with theselection of four approved postgraduateoption (elective) units. Alternatively a 48credit point dissertation may beundertaken.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 72 credit points ofprescribed units. Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points) and 48 creditpoints of QUT Business School Option(elective) units. Students should follow thestandard course progressions as outlinedin the below course structures otherwisedifficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theGraduate School of Business for courseprogression advice.



Visiting Students and Cross-Institutional EnrolmentIndividual units within this course areavailable to both visiting students andcross-institutional students. Visitingstudents are students who undertakeunits at QUT for personal or professionaldevelopment. Cross-institutional studentsare enrolled at another institution and optto undertake individual units at QUT aspart of their program. Entry for both

visiting students and cross-institutionalenrolment is based on merit andapplications may be rejected if theapplicant does not have an educationalbackground appropriate to the units ofstudy applied for or if there are insufficientplaces remaining in the class.

ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in BusinessPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students who have articulatedfrom the Master of Business Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies program mayreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.

International CoursestructureOverviewThis course is designed to equip you withknowledge and skills for a career in themanagement of philanthropic andnonprofit organisations. Whether youwork in a nonprofit organisation, are apublic sector manager whose servicedelivery is through or partnered withnonprofit organisations, or are a privatesector manager who engages in businesswith the nonprofit sector, this major canhelp build professional knowledge andskills relevant to the sector. Skills criticalto nonprofit management, such asproblem solving, creative thinking,negotiation, ethical practices, teamwork,leadership, networking and informationmanagement are incorporated into theteaching, learning and assessment.

The Master of Business - Advancedallows you to further your knowledge inanother business discipline area with theselection of four approved postgraduateoption (elective) units. Alternatively a 48credit point dissertation may beundertaken.

Course designStudents must undertake 192 creditpoints consisting of 72 credit points ofprescribed units. Complementary Studiesunits (12 credit points) and 48 creditpoints of QUT Business School Option(elective) units. Students should follow thestandard course progressions as outlinedin the below course structures otherwisedifficulties with completing therequirements of the course may beencountered. Students should contact theGraduate School of Business for courseprogression advice.

Students who have completed anundergraduate degree in a Business






related or other cognate degree directlyrelated to the discipline area within thelast five years, may be eligible forexemptions up to a maximum of 48 creditpoints. For further information onexemptions, please refer to the Master ofBusiness Advanced overview.



ArticulationStudents who have articulated from theGraduate Certificate in BusinessPhilanthropy and Nonprofit Studies mayreceive exemptions for up to 48 creditpoints. Students who have articulatedfrom the Master of Business Philanthropyand Nonprofit Studies program mayreceive up to 144 credit point ofexemptions.



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Master of Business / Master of Business

Year 2012

QUT code BS18

CRICOS 069780G

Duration(full-time)

2 years

Duration(part-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

192


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorStuart Tooley(Accounting); Dr WilliamWild (Applied Finance);ASPRO Paul Davidson(Human ResourceManagement); Mr BillProud (InternationalBusiness); Mr Bill Proud(Integrated MarketingCommunication,Marketing, PublicRelations) and Prof MylesMcGregor-Lowndes(Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies)


Domestic Entry requirementsFor all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.

For the Philanthropy and NonprofitStudies major, it is compulsory forenrolled students to attend the ACPNSOrientation and Intensive Weekend at theGardens Point Campus of QUT. Duringthis weekend students will participate in aspecialised orientation program and alsoattend the first lectures of available units.Further information on the ACPNSOrientation and Intensive is available atwww.bus.qut.edu.au/research/cpns/whatweteach/orientation.jsp

International EntryrequirementsFor all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.




speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromeach Master of Business (Study Area A)).

Pathways to further studyThe Master of Business/Master ofBusiness (BS18) may be a pathway ofstudy into the Doctor of BusinessAdministration (DBA) (BS25). Additionalpathways may be available throughconsultation with the Director of GraduateStudies.

Further informationStudents must contact the relevantdiscipline school for course progressionand enrolment advice.

Early exit optionsStudents may exit from the BS18 Masterof Business/Master of Business at thefollowing stages, once those particularcourse requirements have been met:

• Graduate Certificate in Business (StudyArea A) (BS39)• Graduate Diploma of Business (StudyArea A) (BS79)• Master of Business (Study Area A)(BS16)

AbbreviationMBus(SAA)/MBus(SAA)

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents may choose from a range of setdouble majors, with combinations takenfrom the study areas listed below:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●



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Marketing●


Professional Accounting●

Public Relations●

Strategic Advertising.●


Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/Master ofBusiness may assist with preparation forthe professional programs offered by CPAAustralia; the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia; the National





Master of Business / Master of Business



Institute of Accountants as part of theirrespective membership requirements;and for the Chartered Financial Analystsprogram.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (ProfessionalAccounting)/Master of Business maymeet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/Master ofBusiness meet the academic componentof requirements for Senior Associatemembership of the Financial ServicesInstitute of Australia, and maybe entitledto full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation toprovide financial product advice.Graduates may also meet the academiccomponent of the requirements for theprofessional level membership of theFinance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand elective chosen.


International CoursestructureCourse designStudents may choose from a range of setdouble majors, with combinations takenfrom the study areas listed below:

Accounting●

Applied Finance●



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Marketing●



Public Relations●



Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/Master ofBusiness may assist with preparation for

the professional programs offered by CPAAustralia; the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia; the NationalInstitute of Accountants as part of theirrespective membership requirements;and for the Chartered Financial Analystsprogram.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (ProfessionalAccounting)/Master of Business maymeet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/Master ofBusiness meet the academic componentof requirements for Senior Associatemembership of the Financial ServicesInstitute of Australia, and maybe entitledto full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation toprovide financial product advice.Graduates may also meet the academiccomponent of the requirements for theprofessional level membership of theFinance and Treasury AssociationLimited-Certified Finance and TreasuryProfessional, depending on prior studyand elective chosen.




Handbook



Master of Business / Master of Business Administration

Year 2012

QUT code BS24

CRICOS 069779A

Duration(full-time)

2 years

Duration(part-time)

4 years






Total creditpoints

192



CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning (MBA);Discipline coordinators forMBus: AssociateProfessor Stuart Tooley(Accounting); Dr WilliamWild (Applied Finance); DrRobert Thompson(Human ResourceManagement); Mr BillProud (InternationalBusiness); Mr Bill Proud(Integrated MarketingCommunication,Marketing, PublicRelations) and Prof MylesMcGregor-Lowndes(Philanthropy andNonprofit Studies)



Domestic Entry requirementsProspective students must meet the MBAentry requirements. For the MBA entryrequirements, referto www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-business-administration-mba

For all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.


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International EntryrequirementsProspective students must meet the MBAentry requirements. For the MBA entryrequirements, referto www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-business-administration-mba

For all study areas except Accounting,entry requirements are an undergraduatedegree in a cognate discipline with anoverall minimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).Applicants for the Accounting study areamust have an appropriate undergraduatedegree in Accountancy.

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writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromthe Master of Business (Study Area A)(BS16) and 96 credit point from Master ofBusiness Administration (GS75). Pleaserefer to the course structures forinformation on specific unit requirements.

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/Master ofBusiness Administration may assist withpreparation for the professional programsoffered by CPA Australia; the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Australia; theNational Institute of Accountants as partof their respective membershiprequirements; and for the CharteredFinancial Analysts program.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Professional

Accounting)/Master of BusinessAdministration meet the academiccomponent of requirements for associatemembership of CPA Australia, theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inAustralia, and enrolment in theirrespective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/Master ofBusiness Administration may meet theacademic component of requirements forSenior Associate membership of theFinancial Services Institute of Australia,and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146Tier 1 accreditation to provide financialproduct advice. Graduates may also meetthe academic component of therequirements for the professional levelmembership of the Finance and TreasuryAssociation Limited-Certified Finance andTreasury Professional, depending on priorstudy and elective chosen.

PathwaysBS24 may be a pathway of study intoBS25 Doctor of Business Administration.

The following courses which offers earlyexist options are:

• BS39 Graduate Certificate in Business(Study Area A);• GS87 Graduate Certificate in BusinessAdministration;• BS79 Graduate Diploma in Business(Study Area A);• GS41 Graduate Diploma in BusinessAdministration;• BS16 Master of Business (Study AreaA)• GS75 Master of BusinessAdministration.

Early ExitStudents seeking to exit early from BS24may be eligible for one or more of thefollowing awards, subject to the relevantcourse requirements being satisfied.Students may exit with no more than oneaward from the MBA program and nomore than one award from the Master ofBusiness program.

AbbreviationMBus(SAA)/MBA

Domestic Course structureCourse designStudents will undertake specifiedcoursework units from each of the Masterof Business and Master of BusinessAdministration. Students may select oneof the following study areas for the Masterof Business component:

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Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromeach of the Master of Business (StudyArea A) and MBA programs).

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/MBA may assistwith preparation for the professionalprograms offered by CPA Australia; theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inAustralia; the National Institute ofAccountants as part of their respectivemembership requirements; and for theChartered Financial Analysts program.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Professional Accounting)/MBAmay meet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/MBA meetthe academic component of requirementsfor Senior Associate membership of theFinancial Services Institute of Australia,and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146Tier 1 accreditation to provide financialproduct advice. Graduates may also meetthe academic component of therequirements for the professional levelmembership of the Finance and TreasuryAssociation Limited-Certified Finance andTreasury Professional, depending on priorstudy and elective chosen.

Pathways to further studyThe Master of Business/MBA (BS24) maybe a pathway of study into the Doctor ofBusiness Administration (DBA) (BS25).Additional pathways may be availablethrough consultation with the Director ofGraduate Studies.

International CoursestructureCourse designStudents will undertake specifiedcoursework units from each of the Masterof Business and Master of BusinessAdministration. Students may select one

of the following study areas for the Masterof Business component:

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Course designStudents are required to complete 192credit points of units (96 credit points fromeach of the Master of Business (StudyArea A) and MBA programs).

Professional recognitionCertain units offered in the Master ofBusiness (Accounting)/MBA may assistwith preparation for the professionalprograms offered by CPA Australia; theInstitute of Chartered Accountants inAustralia; the National Institute ofAccountants as part of their respectivemembership requirements; and for theChartered Financial Analysts program.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Professional Accounting)/MBAmay meet the academic component ofrequirements for associate membership ofCPA Australia, the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia and the NationalInstitute of Accountants, and enrolment intheir respective professional programs.

Graduates completing the Master ofBusiness (Applied Finance)/MBA meetthe academic component of requirementsfor Senior Associate membership of theFinancial Services Institute of Australia,and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146Tier 1 accreditation to provide financialproduct advice. Graduates may also meetthe academic component of therequirements for the professional levelmembership of the Finance and TreasuryAssociation Limited-Certified Finance andTreasury Professional, depending on priorstudy and elective chosen.

Pathways to further studyThe Master of Business/MBA (BS24) maybe a pathway of study into the Doctor ofBusiness Administration (DBA) (BS25).Additional pathways may be availablethrough consultation with the Director ofGraduate Studies.



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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Year 2012

QUT code GS40




Total creditpoints

144


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CourseCoordinator

Dr AmandaGudmundsson, email:[email protected]


Student BusinessServices: email:[email protected]



speaking 10.0

writing 10.0

reading 10.0

listening 10.0

DiscontinuationThis course code has been discontinued.Any students currently enrolled in thiscourse will be able to continue untilcompletion. If you remain enrolled in theGS40, you should contact the BrisbaneGraduate School of Business forprogression and enrolment advice.

Phone: 3138 2050Email: [email protected]



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Executive Master of Business Administration

Year 2012

QUT code GS50

Duration(part-time)

22 months




Total creditpoints

144


48

Dom. StartMonths

January

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Corporate Education on3138 6874 or [email protected]


Hold a Bachelor degree in any fieldfrom a recognised university with aminimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.5 on a 7 point scale;

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Have a Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT) score of atleast 550;

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Have a minimum five years' full-timeequivalent relevant managerialexperience;

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Provide two refereerecommendations on proformaprovided; and

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Attend a personal interview with theCoordinator of the Executive MBA.

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Hold a Bachelor degree in any fieldfrom a recognised university with aminimum Grade Point Average(GPA) of 4.5 on a 7 point scale;

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Have a Graduate ManagementAdmission Test (GMAT) score of atleast 550;

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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designThe Executive MBA is a prescribedprogram. Students are required toundertake 24 units of 6 credit points each.

The intake for the EMBA is in Januaryand the program runs for 22 months.Classes are scheduled once every fourweeks over a Friday to Sunday weekendsession, with 18-21 hours of classes perweekend session each month of theprogram; plus one intensive session

(International Study Tour) in April 2012.The intensive block sessions allowstudents to schedule some dedicated timeto study with minimal interference to theirbusiness commitments.

Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advancedstanding is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(eg AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA).

Advanced standing may also be grantedat the discretion of the Graduate StudiesDirector under the following criteria:


Further informationIf you have any further questionsregarding this course please contact theCorporate Education Office on 31386874, via email on [email protected] oron Level 5, B Block, Gardens Pointcampus.

AbbreviationEMBA

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe Executive MBA program commencesin January of each year. Classes arescheduled once every four weeks over along weekend from Friday to Sunday withthe inclusion of a two-week study tour toChina. These intensive weekend sessionsallow participants to schedule dedicatedtime to study with minimal interference totheir business commitments.

Participants undertake 24 units, eachworth 6 credit points, that incorporate 16core units from the MBA program with anadded focus on self-realisation,leadership, decision-making andorganisational transformation.

Current timetablesEMBA Cohort 11 timetable 2012 (PDFfile, 38.29KB)

EMBA Cohort 12 timetable 2012 (PDF

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file, 37.7KB)

Course structureUnits

Business Communication●

Business Law●

Business Leadership Practicum●

Business Plans●

Corporate Governance andAccountability

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Doing Business with China●

Economics in Business●

Entrepreneurship●

Financial Management●



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Human Resource ManagementIssues

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International Study Tour●

Issues Management●

Managing in the Global BusinessEnvironment

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Managing Technological Innovation●

Negotiation Skills and Strategies●

Organisational Behaviour●

Self Realisation and PersonalDevelopment

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The Sustainable Business●

Understanding Data●


International CoursestructureCourse designThe Executive MBA program commencesin January of each year. Classes arescheduled once every four weeks over along weekend from Friday to Sunday withthe inclusion of a two-week study tour toChina. These intensive weekend sessionsallow participants to schedule dedicatedtime to study with minimal interference totheir business commitments.

Participants undertake 24 units, eachworth 6 credit points, that incorporate 16core units from the MBA program with anadded focus on self-realisation,leadership, decision-making andorganisational transformation.

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EMBA Cohort 11 timetable 2012 (PDFfile, 38.29KB)

Course structureUnits


Business Law●

Business Leadership Practicum●

Business Plans●


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Course Notes

Students must complete the followingunits:

MBA CORE UNITS


Understanding Data

Financial Statements Analysis

Strategic Management

Human Resource Management Issues

Business Communication


Organisational Behaviour 1

Entrepreneurship

Business Law 1

Financial Management

Understanding Leadership

Managing Technological Innovation

Economics in Business

MBA INTEGRATIVE CORE UNITS

Business Plans

Corporate Governance & Accountability

COMPLEMENTARY STUDY UNITS

International Study Tour

Doing Business with China


Issues Management

Creative and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Negotiation Skills and Strategies

The Sustainable Business

Business Leadership Practicum




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Year 2012

QUT code GS75

CRICOS 045502F

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48



CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Career impactQUT’s innovative and flexible MBAprogram is designed for workingprofessionals who are seeking to broadentheir business knowledge and advancetheir career opportunities. The practicalnature of our courses means part-timestudents can apply the concepts they arelearning in the classroom directly to theirworkplace. Full-time students re-enter thejob market armed with the latest in global

management techniques.

Course designStudents must complete 14 core units andtwo integrative core units of six creditpoints each and a further 48 credit pointsof optional units, which may be selectedfrom any of the MBA concentrations orminors. Other postgraduate units may beundertaken with the Course Coordinator’sapproval. Students may be able tocomplete multiple concentrations andminors through careful selection ofoptional units.

ScholarshipsWe offer a number of merit-basedscholarships to exceptional successfulapplicants to the MBA and MBA (Major)programs. Eligibility for a scholarship isbased on GMAT score, undergraduategrade point average, work experience,plus a written supporting statement fromthe applicant.

Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advancedstanding is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(e.g. AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Advancedstanding may also be granted at thediscretion of the Graduate StudiesDirector under the following criteria:


ArticulationStudents may articulate from theGraduate Certficate in BusinessAdministration into the MBA provided theyhave a minimum GPA of 4.5.


Further informationIf you have any further questionsregarding this course please contact theQUT Business School Student ServicesOffice on 3138 2050, via email on

[email protected] or at Level 1, B Block,Gardens Point campus.

AbbreviationsMBA

Domestic Course structureFlexible study optionsEach MBA unit of six credit points isdelivered in a seven-week module (sixweeks teaching with final assessment inweek seven).

Busy professionals who undertake part-time studies are catered for with a flexiblestructure that helps you incorporate studyinto your hectic lifestyle. With six teachingperiods, you can change your courseworkload six times a year, and may eventake a teaching period off when your workor personal life requires.

Course structureCore units


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Integrative core unitsBusiness Plans●


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ElectivesStudents can choose from a wide varietyof elective units both from within the QUTGraduate School of Business and fromother schools and faculties within QUT.For a list of elective units visitwww.qut.edu.au/study/courseinfo

Concentrations and minorsThe structure of our program enables youto add greater depth in an area of interestby choosing electives to achieve one ormore concentrations (up to six units) orminors (up to four units).It may be possible for you to completemultiple concentrations or minors throughcareful choice of elective units.

If you have a prior degree in a businessarea you may be able to substitute someintroductory core units with additional








electives. This allows you to study areasthat you find personally satisfying, as wellas units that are essential for yourprofessional development.

The titles of completed concentrationsand minors are recorded on academictranscripts at the completion of study.

Concentrations and minor areas:Accounting●


Entrepreneurship●

Finance●

Health Services Management●


Information TechnologyManagement

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Leadership●

Marketing●



Strategy.●

MBA candidates may also choose fromother postgraduate elective units which donot specifically contribute toward aconcentration or minor.

International CoursestructureFlexible study optionsEach MBA unit of six credit points isdelivered in a seven-week module (sixweeks teaching with final assessment inweek seven).




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ElectivesStudents can choose from a wide varietyof elective units both from within the QUTGraduate School of Business and fromother schools and faculties within QUT.For a list of elective units visitwww.qut.edu.au/study/courseinfo

Concentrations and minorsThe structure of our program enables youto add greater depth in an area of interestby choosing electives to achieve one ormore concentrations (up to six units) orminors (up to four units).It may be possible for you to completemultiple concentrations or minors throughcareful choice of elective units.

If you have a prior degree in a businessarea you may be able to substitute someintroductory core units with additionalelectives. This allows you to study areasthat you find personally satisfying, as wellas units that are essential for yourprofessional development.


Concentrations and minor areas:Accounting●


Entrepreneurship●

Finance●




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Leadership●

Marketing●



Strategy.●



Course Structure

Students must complete the following 14core units:

GSN401Managing in the GlobalBusiness Environment

GSN403 Understanding Data


GSN405 Strategic Management

GSN406Human ResourceManagement Issues








GSN490Managing TechnologicalInnovation

GSN491 Economics in Business 1

the following 2 integrative core units:

GSN416 Business Plans 1

GSN473Corporate Governance andAccountability

Elective Units

Plus 48 credit points of elective unitswhich may be undertaken as aconcentration/minor



Handbook



Master of Business Administration (Major)

Year 2012

QUT code GS76

CRICOS 045503E

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years






Total creditpoints

192


48



CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Dr AmandaGudmundsson




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speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents must complete the 14 MBA coreunits and two integrative core units, plus48 credit points of optional units takenfrom one of the Major study areas, plus afurther 48cp credit points of optional unitswhich may be selected from any of theMBA concentrations or minors. Otherpostgraduate units may undertaken withthe Course Coordinator’s approval.Students may be able to complete

multiple concentrations and minorsthrough careful selection of optional units.

ScholarshipsWe offer a number of merit-basedscholarships to exceptional successfulapplicants to the MBA and MBA (Major)programs. Eligibility for a scholarship isbased on GMAT score, undergraduategrade point average, work experience,plus a written supporting statement fromthe applicant.


Advanced standingAdvanced standing may be granted only ifthe course units for which the advancedstanding is being sought have beencompleted in the last five years from anaccredited business school or university(eg AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Advancedstanding may also be granted at thediscretion of the Graduate StudiesDirector under the following criteria:


AbbreviationMBA(Major)

Domestic Course structureCourse designIn addition to the core and electivecomponents of the MBA program, theMBA (major) enables you to study anadditional 48 credit points of elective unitsfrom one of three major study areas:Entrepreneurship, Information TechnologyManagement or Research.

Each MBA unit of six credit points isdelivered in a seven-week module (sixweeks teaching with final assessment inweek seven).

Busy professionals who undertake part-time studies are catered for with a flexiblestructure that helps you incorporate studyinto your hectic lifestyle. With six teachingperiods, you can change your courseworkload six times a year, and may even

take a teaching period off when your workor personal life requires.



Business Law●


Entrepreneurship●




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ElectivesStudents can choose from a wide varietyof elective units both from within the QUTGraduate School of Business and fromother schools and faculties within QUT.

Concentrations and minorsThe structure of our program enables youto add greater depth in an area of interestby choosing electives to achieve one ormore concentrations (up to six units) orminors (up to four units).It may be possible for you to completemultiple concentrations or minors throughcareful choice of elective units. If youhave a prior degree in a business areayou may be able to substitute someintroductory core units with additionalelectives. This allows you to study areasthat you find personally satisfying, as wellas units that are essential for yourprofessional development.


Concentrations and minorareas:

Accounting●


Entrepreneurship●

Finance●




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Leadership●

Marketing●










Strategy.●


International CoursestructureCourse designIn addition to the core and electivecomponents of the MBA program, theMBA (major) enables you to study anadditional 48 credit points of elective unitsfrom one of three major study areas:Entrepreneurship, Information TechnologyManagement or Research.

Each MBA unit of six credit points isdelivered in a seven-week module (sixweeks teaching with final assessment inweek seven).




Business Law●


Entrepreneurship●




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ElectivesStudents can choose from a wide varietyof elective units both from within the QUTGraduate School of Business and fromother schools and faculties within QUT.

Concentrations and minorsThe structure of our program enables youto add greater depth in an area of interestby choosing electives to achieve one or

more concentrations (up to six units) orminors (up to four units).It may be possible for you to completemultiple concentrations or minors throughcareful choice of elective units. If youhave a prior degree in a business areayou may be able to substitute someintroductory core units with additionalelectives. This allows you to study areasthat you find personally satisfying, as wellas units that are essential for yourprofessional development.


Concentrations and minorareas:

Accounting●


Entrepreneurship●

Finance●




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Leadership●

Marketing●



Strategy.●



MAJORS STUDY AREAS●


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Entrepreneurship●

Research Studies●

Code Title

Course Notes

The following 14 core units must becompleted:


Understanding Data

Financial Statements Analysis

Strategic Management

Human Resource Management Issues

Business Communication


Organisational Behaviour 1

Entrepreneurship

Business Law 1

Financial Management 1


Managing Technological Innovation

Economics in Business 1

Plus the following two Integrative coreunits:

Business Plans 1


Please note: GSN503 Self Realisationand Personal Development replacesGSN425 Understanding Leadship in2012

Course Notes

Plus 48 credit points of major studyunits, from the Entreprenuership andITM major listed below.

Plus a further 48 credit points of option(elective) units, which may beundertaken as one or moreconcentration (36cp) or minor (24cp) inthe following areas:

Accounting

Corporate Governance

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Health Services Management

Human Resource Management


Information Technology Management

Leadership

Marketing

Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies

Project Management

Strategy

For further information on concentrationsand minors please refer to the GS75Master of Business AdministrationCourse Summary Sheet.

The BGSB reserves the right to run anyof these units in an alternative deliverymode if there are less than 15enrolments.

MAJORS STUDY AREAS

Information Technology Management

Choose 48 credit points from option(elective) list.

*Option (Elective) list:

INN220 Business Analysis

INN311 Enterprise Systems

INN312Enterprise SystemsApplications

INN320 Business Process Modelling

INN321Business ProcessImprovement




INN322Information SystemsConsulting

INN330 Information Management

INN331Management Issues forInformation Professionals

INN500PRINCE2 (R) ProjectManagement

* All option (elective) units are subject toavailability.

Entrepreneurship

Required Units:

GSN420 New Venture Strategy


GSN429 New Venture Marketing

GSN430 New Venture Funding

GSN431New Venture Growth andTransitions

GSN434 Venture Capital

GSN440 Risk Management 1

GSN479Spreadsheet Modelling forManagers

Research Studies

BSN406 Project 3

Choose one of:



Choose one of:





Handbook



Master of Advertising (Creative Advertising)

Year 2012

QUT code IX96

CRICOS 048322G

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years

Duration(part-time)

3 years






Total creditpoints

144


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Associate ProfessorCheryl Stock


Dr Linda PollardPhone: +61 7 3138 8114(Creative Industries)Email: [email protected](Creative Industries)

Domestic Entry requirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 5.0 or above (on a 7-point scale). Applicants without therequisite entry requirements may beconsidered for special entry. Previoustertiary study, grade point average andrelevant professional experience at anadvanced level will be considered.

International EntryrequirementsA bachelor degree with an overall gradepoint average of 5.0 or above (on a 7-point scale). Applicants without therequisite entry requirements may beconsidered for special entry. Previoustertiary study, grade point average andrelevant professional experience at anadvanced level will be considered.



speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course StructureTo graduate with a Master of Advertising(Creative Advertising), students arerequired to successfully complete 144credit points, as specified in the coursestructure below.

Advanced StandingAdvanced standing of up to 48 creditpoints may be available to students whohave completed an undergraduate degreein Creative Advertising and meet the GPArequirements.

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


February Entry●

Semester 1●

Semester 2●

Semester 3●

July Entry●

Semester 1●

Semester 2●

Semester 3●

Code Title

February Entry

Semester 1

*Part time students will complete twounits per semester.



Either KIP401 or KWP401:


KWP401 Media Writing

Creative Industries Postgraduate UnitOption

Semester 2


KKP003Project Design in the CreativeIndustries


KAP403Advertising Creative: Trendsin New Media

Semester 3

KKP004-1

Innovation in the CreativeIndustries: Major Project

KKP004-2


KKP004-3


KKP004-4


July Entry

Semester 1


KAP401Advertising Creative:Introduction


KAP403Advertising Creative: Trendsin New Media

Semester 2


KKP003Project Design in the CreativeIndustries



Master of Advertising (Creative Advertising)



Either KIP401 or KWP401:


KWP401 Media Writing

Creative Industries Postgraduate UnitOption

Semester 3

KKP004-1


KKP004-2


KKP004-3


KKP004-4








Master of Research Management and Commercialisation



International CoursestructureCourse structureThe Master of Research Managementand Commercialisation is particularlysuited to current or aspiring researchmanagement leaders, administrators andactive researchers in corporations,universities and the public sector. TheMasters builds on the content of theGraduate Certificate and allows you todevelop a deeper understanding of thecontext and strategic issues involved inresearch management andcommercialisation. You can tailor thecourse to your needs by applying theseideas and concepts to issues of relevanceto you and, where possible, undertakingassessment through workplace-basedprojects.

Students enrolled in the masters-levelcourse can choose to exit with an awardof Graduate Diploma in Research andDevelopment Management following thecompletion of eight approved units.


Course structure

IFP100Knowledge Transfer andResearch Commercialisation

IFP101Leadership and WorkplaceCommunication

IFP102Project Management andResearch

Public Policy and Research

IFP104 Entrepreneurial Foundations

IFP105Principles and Practice ofResearch Management

IFP106 Managing Research Careers

IFP107 Global Sustainability

IFP108Strategic Issues in ResearchManagement

IFP109Contexts For Research &Development Management

IFP110 R&D Management Project 1

IFP111 R&D Management Project 2

IFP113Financial Decisions forResearch Management



Handbook



Master of Business (Research) (Accountancy)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years



Australia citizens orPermanent Residents willbe awarded an RTS/RTAplace or a QUTsponsorship for tuitionfees. If you exceed themaximum time, you willbe charged - 2012: $9900per Semester



Total creditpoints

144 credit points (for entrywithout an Honoursdegree) or 96 credit points(for entry with Honoursand where no furthercoursework is prescribedat point of admission)


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CourseCoordinator

Assistant Dean(Research)


Associate ProfessorMarion Hutchinson

QUT Business SchoolResearch Support Officephone 3138 1407 or [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsIf applicants have an Honours degree (atlevel 2B or better) it must be relevant tothe chosen discipline for the Master ofBusiness (Research); or if applicants areentering from a pass degree, theirundergraduate degree must include amajor in an approved area, plus a gradepoint average of 5.5 or more on a 7 pointscale; or applicants can present a casebased on evidence of qualifications thatdemonstrates the applicants capacity topursue the course of study.

In addition to assessing qualifications, theBusiness School must also be satisfiedthat adequate supervision and resourcesare available to support the applicantsproposed research.

Research Proposal - the application foradmission to the Master of Business(Research) must include details of theproposed research project.

International EntryrequirementsIf applicants have an Honours degree (atlevel 2B or better) it must be relevant tothe chosen discipline for the Master ofBusiness (Research); or if applicants areentering from a pass degree, theirundergraduate degree must include amajor in an approved area, plus a gradepoint average of 5.5 or more on a 7 pointscale; or applicants can present a casebased on evidence of qualifications thatdemonstrates the applicants capacity topursue the course of study.





speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designFor entry without an Honours degree,students must complete four approvedcoursework units (48 credit points) and adissertation (96 credit points) as per theprograms of study described under theindividual majors.

For entry with an Honours degreestudents must complete a dissertation (96credit points).

The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. However anyquestions regarding enrolment can bedirected to the Research Studies Office inthe QUT Business School on 3138 1407or [email protected]



Mid-year entry studentsMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1320 [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.

PrerequisitesPrerequisite requirements for thefollowing units are deemed to have beensatisfied upon admission to this course,expect for those specifically identified inbrackets and italics. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the School ResearchCoordinator prior to enrolment.

Master of Business (Research) (Accountancy)



AbbreviationMBus(Research)

Domestic Course structureFor entry without an Honours degree,students must complete four approvedcoursework units (48 credit points) and adissertation (96 credit points) as per theprogram of study for this major.


Mid-year entry studentsStudents wishing to enrol in July shouldcontact the Research Studies Office in theQUT Business School on 3138 1407 [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.

EnrolmentThe QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]

International CoursestructureFor entry without an Honours degree,students must complete four approvedcoursework units (48 credit points) and adissertation (96 credit points) as per theprogram of study for this major.





Accountancy





Thesis units (96 credit points)

While enrolled in the Master of Business(Research) program, students arerequired to present a seminar detailingtheir research proposal and attend theSchool research seminars.







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Master of Business (Research) (Advertising)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorJennifer Bartlett










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5








Master of Business (Research) (Advertising)






Mid-year entry students

Students wishing to enrol in July shouldcontact the Research Studies Office in theQUT Business School on 3138 1407 [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.

Enrolment

The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]





Enrolment



Advertising

Students must complete two prescribedunits (24 credit points), two option(elective) units (24 credit points), and athesis (96 credit points).

Select two Compulsory Core units:





Plus two Option (Elective) units

These option units may be selected fromany 12 credit point postgraduate unit inthe specialisiation area (Advertising),subject to the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.

Plus thesis units (96 credit points)







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Master of Business (Research) (Economics)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years





Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5








PrerequisitesPrerequisite requirements for thefollowing units are deemed to have beensatisfied upon admission to this course,expect for those specifically identified inbrackets and italics. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the School Research

Master of Business (Research) (Economics)



Coordinator prior to enrolment.










Economics

Students must complete threeprescribed units (36 credit points), oneoption (elective) unit (12 credit points),and a thesis (96 credit points) as follows:




Plus one Option (Elective) unit:

This option (elective) unit may be takenfrom any approved 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the QUTBusiness School, subject to the approvalof the School Research Coordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24

Start months February, JulyAt any time, but usually inFebruary or July toaccommodate courseworkrequirements

Int. Start Months February, JulyAt any time, but usually inFebruary or July toaccommodate courseworkrequirements

CourseCoordinator



Prof Per Davidsson










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5









Master of Business (Research) (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)











Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Students must complete threeprescribed units (36 credit points), oneoption (elective) unit (12 credit points),and a thesis (96 credit points).

Three Compulsory Core units:



GSN234Contemporary Issues inEntrepreneurship

Plus one Option (Elective) unit:

This option (elective) unit within thespecialisations area may be taken fromany 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered by the Faculty of Business,subject to the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.






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Master of Business (Research) (Finance)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5






Mid-year entry studentsMid-year entry students should contactthe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness [email protected] for enrolmentadvice and course progression details.


Master of Business (Research) (Finance)








Enrolment






Enrolment



Finance

Students must complete threeprescribed units (36 credit points), oneoption (elective) unit (12 credit point),and a thesis (96 credit points)




Option (elective) unit:

This option (elective) unit may be takenfrom any approved 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by QUTBusiness School, subject to the approvalof the School Research Coordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Human Resource Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5








Master of Business (Research) (Human Resource Management)







Under the umbrella of Human ResourcesManagement, students may also be ableto undertake a thesis in EmployeeRelations.





Under the umbrella of Human ResourcesManagement, students may also be ableto undertake a thesis in EmployeeRelations.



Human Resource Management

Students must complete threeprescribed units (36 credit points), oneoption (elective) units (12 credit points)and a thesis (96 credit points)



Plus choose one of:


OR


Plus one option (elective) unit:

The option unit may be undertaken fromany 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered in the School of Management orother postgraduate unit, with theapproval of the School ResearchCoordinator.

Plus Thesis units (96 credit points)







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Master of Business (Research) (International Business)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5



The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. However, anyquestions regarding enrolment can bedirected to the Research Studies Office inthe QUT Business School on 3138 1407or [email protected]






Master of Business (Research) (International Business)







EnrolmentThe Research Student Centre enrols allresearch students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]




EnrolmentThe Research Student Centre enrols allresearch students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]




Select two Compulsory Core units:





Plus two Option (Elective) units:

These option (elective) units may beundertaken from any 12 credit pointpostgraduate unit offered by the Schoolof Advertising, Marketing and PublicRelations, in the specialisation area(International Business), subject toapproval of the School ResearchCoordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Management)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Dr Artemis Chang










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5








Master of Business (Research) (Management)






Under the umbrella of Management,students may also be able to undertake athesis in Public Management.


Enrolment The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]



Under the umbrella of Management,students may also be able to undertake athesis in Public Management.


Enrolment The QUT Research Student Centre enrolsall research students. Any questionsregarding enrolment can be directed tothe Research Studies Office in the QUTBusiness School on 3138 1407 [email protected]


Management

Students must complete threeprescribed units (36 credit points), oneoption (elective) unit (12 credit points)and a thesis (96 credit points).

Two core units:



Plus choose one of:


OR


Plus choose one option unit:

The option unit may be undertaken fromany 12 credit point postgraduate unitoffered in the School of Management orother postgraduate unit, with theapproval of the School ResearchCoordinator.








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Master of Business (Research) (Marketing)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

OverviewStudents can pursue advanced studieswithin their discipline. Students willdevelop their capacity to conduct rigorousindependent research, as well asundertaking advanced coursework thatintegrates conceptual and practical issueswithin their discipline.

Students can study within the followingschool areas: accountancy, advertising,banking and finance, economics,entrepreneurship and innovation, humanresource management, internationalbusiness, management, marketing andpublic relations.






Master of Business (Research) (Marketing)



Entry requirements(domestic and internationalstudents)If applicants have an Honours degree (atlevel 2B or better) it must be relevant tothe chosen discipline for the Master ofBusiness (Research); or if applicants areentering from a pass degree, theirundergraduate degree must include amajor in an approved area, plus a gradepoint average of 5.5 or more on a 7 pointscale; or applicants can present a casebased on evidence of qualifications thatdemonstrates the applicants capacity topursue the course of study.





PrerequisitePrerequisite requirements for thefollowing units are deemed to have beensatisfied upon admission to this course,expect for those specifically identified inbrackets and italics. Where option(elective) units may be undertaken,students should check prerequisiterequirements in the unit synopsis sectionof the QUT Handbook and obtainapproval from the School ResearchCoordinator prior to enrolment.











Marketing


Select two of the following Core units:





Plus choose two Option (Elective) units:

These option units may be selected fromany 12 credit point postgraduate unit inthe specialisation area (Marketing),subject to the approval of the SchoolResearch Coordinator.










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Master of Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator



Prof Myles McGregor-Lowndes










speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5








Master of Business (Research) (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)













Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies













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Master of Business (Research) (Public Relations)

Year 2012

QUT code BS92

CRICOS 054092M

Duration(full-time)

18 months


3 years






Total creditpoints



48


24



CourseCoordinator













speaking 6.0

writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5








Master of Business (Research) (Public Relations)













Public Relations


Select two of the following Core units:





Plus select two Option (Elective) units:

These option units may be taken fromany 12 credit point postgraduate unit inthe specialisation area (PublicRelations), subject to the approval of theSchool Research Coordinator.








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Doctor of Business Administration

Year 2012

QUT code BS25

Duration(full-timedomestic)

3 years


6 years






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, July

CourseCoordinator

Dr Vicky Browning


Dr AmandaGudmundsson


Domestic Entry requirementsAdmission to the DBA course will bebased on candidates having completed aminimum of five years senior levelbusiness or professional practiceexperience, and either:

a Masters degree in BusinessAdministration (MBA) with a GPA of5.5 (on a scale of 7) or greater fromQUT or another recognisedinstitution; or

●

a Masters degree in a businessdiscipline area (e.g. Master ofBusiness) with a GPA of 5.5 orgreater from QUT or anotherrecognised institution; or

●

a Bachelor’s degree in a businessdiscipline with first or second classHonours Division A, or equivalent,from QUT or another recognisedinstitution.

●

Admission is subject to theserequirements, plus an interview with theDirector Graduate Studies or theAssistant Dean (Research) and mutualacceptance of a study plan on a case-by-case basis, and subject to availability of asuitable supervisor.



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writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

Course designStudents will complete 288 credit pointsconsisting of:

• Discipline based coursework (48 creditpoints)• Research skills training (48 credit points)• Research project (192 credit points)

Career impactGraduates will be positioned to be leaderswithin their industry with particularemphasis on research and development.Specifically, they will be able to:

• practise at a high level in a variety oforganisational contexts• apply innovative solutions to businessproblems and opportunities, through anunderstanding of new and relevant

scholarship and the role and limitations ofresearch in solving business problems• present scholarly research to bothacademic and non-academic audiences.

Weekend doctoral seminarsStudents will be expected to attend twointensive weekend doctoral seminars peryear.

Assumed knowledgeApplicants are assumed to havepostgraduate-level knowledge of theirproposed research area, or to developsuch knowledge through appropriatediscipline based study in the courseworkcomponent of the degree.

AbbreviationDBA

Domestic Course structureCourse designThe program is structured in threephases:

Postgraduate businesscourseworkThis phase consists of 48 credit points ofpostgraduate discipline units. You willstudy up to eight coursework units andgain a firm grounding in your chosen fieldof management.

Research skills trainingPhase 2 consists of a further 48 creditpoints of coursework to prepare you foryour research projects. You will be taughthow to approach your research usingcontemporary qualitative and quantitativeresearch methods. There are threecompulsory research units (36 creditpoints) plus an additional 12 credit pointsof complementary research units.

These 12 credit points may consist of:two eGrad School six-credit-pointunits, or

●

one 12-credit-point QUT BusinessSchool or University research unit.

●

The eGrad School brings together a widerange of online activities and resourcesthat are specifically designed for earlycareer researchers, whatever their homeuniversity or location. Visitwww.egradschool.edu.au

Research componentThis phase is the core of the DBA—theresearch projects. This is where you willshow your superior expertise in businessadministration and your profession. Thisphase consists of 192 credit points, with

Doctor of Business Administration



two options for completion:one DBA dissertation ofapproximately 50 000 wordsdocumenting the research project orprojects, or

●

three research papers ofpublishable quality. Papers aredefined as journal articles, bookchapters, and other forms of writtenscholarly works which are subject toa process of peer review similar tothat of refereed journals. Eachpaper would be approximately 15000 words.

●

International CoursestructureCourse designThe program is structured in threephases:

Postgraduate businesscourseworkThis phase consists of 48 credit points ofpostgraduate discipline units. You willstudy up to eight coursework units andgain a firm grounding in your chosen fieldof management.

Research skills trainingPhase 2 consists of a further 48 creditpoints of coursework to prepare you foryour research projects. You will be taughthow to approach your research usingcontemporary qualitative and quantitativeresearch methods. There are threecompulsory research units (36 creditpoints) plus an additional 12 credit pointsof complementary research units.

These 12 credit points may consist of:two eGrad School six-credit-pointunits, or

●

one 12-credit-point QUT BusinessSchool or University research unit.

●

The eGrad School brings together a widerange of online activities and resourcesthat are specifically designed for earlycareer researchers, whatever their homeuniversity or location. Visitwww.egradschool.edu.au

Research componentThis phase is the core of the DBA—theresearch projects. This is where you willshow your superior expertise in businessadministration and your profession. Thisphase consists of 192 credit points, withtwo options for completion:

one DBA dissertation ofapproximately 50 000 wordsdocumenting the research project orprojects, or

●

three research papers ofpublishable quality. Papers aredefined as journal articles, bookchapters, and other forms of written

●

scholarly works which are subject toa process of peer review similar tothat of refereed journals. Eachpaper would be approximately 15000 words.








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1



Postgraduate Discipline Unit


Year 1, Semester 2


Complementary Research Unit



Year 2, Semester 1

IFT882 Thesis

Year 2, Semester 2

IFT882 Thesis

Year 3, Semester 1

IFT882 Thesis

Year 3, Semester 2

IFT882 Thesis



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Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by QUT Business School)

Year 2012

QUT code IF49

CRICOS 006367J



Aust citizens or PRs willbe awarded an RTS/RTAplace or a QUTsponsorship for tuitionfees. If you exceed themax time, you will becharged - 2012: $12,400per Semester



Total creditpoints

288


48


24

CourseCoordinator

Dr Stephen Cox


Accountancy -A/Professor MarionHutchinson; Advertising -A/Prof Ian Lings;Economics and Finance -Prof Janice How;Marketing - A/Prof IanLings; Management - DrArtemis Chang; PublicRelations - A/Prof IanLings

International EntryrequirementsCandidates must have a relevant first-class or second-class division A (upperdivision) honours degree or anappropriate masters degree with arecognised research component .

Evidence of financial support such :

- A letter from an approvedemployer confirming the continuationof your salary; OR- A signed Scholarship Agreementbetween QUT and your sponsoringagency; OR- An accepted letter of offer fromQUT for a postgraduate researchscholarship; OR- An approved external scholarship.Minimum englishrequirementsStudents must meet the Englishproficiency requirements.


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writing 6.0

reading 6.0

listening 6.0

overall 6.5

International Student EntryAdmission to the Doctor of Philosophydepends on an applicant’s demonstratedresearch aptitude and the availability ofsupervision, infrastructure and resourcesneeded for the proposed research project.

An applicant would normally hold:. a relevant first or second class division Ahonours degree or equivalent, or. an appropriate Masters degree orProfessional Doctorate (by research orcoursework)

Masters and Professional Doctoratesdegrees by coursework must contain asignificant research component, normallyno less than 25%.

Holders of Masters and ProfessionalDoctoral by Coursework must:• have a grade point average of at least5.0 on a 7 point scale and• present evidence of researchexperience and potential for approval

English language proficiency requiresInternational applicants to meet an IELTS

overall bandscore of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0.

FINANCIAL GUARANTEEAcceptable forms of evidence include:- A letter from an approved employerconfirming the continuation of your salary;OR- A signed Scholarship Agreementbetween QUT and your sponsoringagency; OR- An accepted letter of offer from QUT fora postgraduate research scholarship; OR- An approved external scholarship.

Location and durationThe expected duration of the Doctor ofPhilosophy is three to four years full-time,or six to eight years part-time. Full-timestudy is normally conducted on-campus atQUT. Part-time and external study optionsmay be available depending on theproject, infrastructure requirements andfunding arrangements. Although QUToffers this flexibility, candidates mustmeet minimum attendance requirementsand the university must be satisfied thatadequate supervision and resources areavailable.

International student visas require on-campus study to be completed full-time.

Coursework requirementAll PhD students are required to enrol inIFN001 Advanced Information RetrievalSkills. For further information, please referto Library.

In addition, it is normal for someprescribed coursework to be undertakento assist in the preparation for the thesis.Generally, the subjects include qualitativemethods, quantitative methods, andresearch methodology. Discipline-specificsubjects may also be prescribed. Usually,the coursework is completed at theGardens Point campus in Brisbane City.

Further information orassistanceFor further information about this course,please contact:Research Students CentrePhone: +61 7 3138 4475Email: [email protected]

QUT Business SchoolPhone: +61 07 3138 1407Email: [email protected]


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Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by QUT Business School)



Course designThe PhD program normally includesassessed coursework that supports acandidate’s research and preparation of athesis of approximately 100 000 words.

International CoursestructureCourse designThe PhD program normally includesassessed coursework that supports acandidate’s research and preparation of athesis of approximately 100 000 words.



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