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2021 COURSE GUIDE 03 WELCOME FROM THE DEAN 06 ABOUT OUR FACULTY 08 OUR SCHOOLS 16 DEGREES OFFERED 46 OUR RESEARCH INSTITUTE Courses listed throughout this publication may change prior to 2021. For up to date course information, visit UC’s easy to use My Courses search engine www.canberra.edu.au/mycourses The University of Canberra acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce Campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather. 2
Welcome UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA To study at the Faculty of Business, Government & Law is to be immersed in a vibrant, diverse and welcoming educational environment. We are deeply committed to the success of our students and provide students with a transformative educational experience that combines rigorous academic study underpinned by the latest research with opportunities to apply knowledge in a real-world setting through our Work Integrated Learning program. We are committed to fostering critical thinking and integrating theory and practice and preparing our students to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Whatever your interests, I encourage you to explore what we offer and reach out to us – we would love to tell you more about the possibilities available in the Faculty of Business, Government & Law. Professor Wendy Lacey Executive Dean Faculty of Business, Government & Law 3
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The University of Canberra UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA Top 1% 5 of universities worldwide* Australia's fastest rising university** #1 in the ACT for postgraduate starting salaries† Rated 5-stars for staff qualifications nationally† 93% of UC postgraduate students are employed after completing their degree‡ #1 in the ACT for student support, skills development and learning resources† You can study online, face-to-face, part-time, or full-time to suit your lifestyle * The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 **QS, 2020 †Good Universities Guide 2020 ‡ 2019 QILT Graduate Outcome Survey National Report
About our faculty The Faculty of Business and Government We are the home to over 3500 students located was established in 2008 and merged with in the Canberra Law School, the Canberra the Faculty of Law in 2012 to become the Business School, the Canberra School of Faculty of Business, Government & Law. Politics, Economics & Society and the Institute We were the first Faculty in Australia to for Governance and Policy Analysis. combine the three disciplines of Business, Government and Law. So why is this We pride ourselves on providing students important? Business, Government & Law with an exceptional learning experience in a are the primary institutions that shape our supportive environment where employers, complex world. Interaction between these industry, government and professionals are three institutions, and their impact on integrated into the curriculum. Located in the society, forms the primary intellectual focus nation’s capital and, representing the major of our Faculty. employment sectors within the ACT, a UC degree in business, government, law, policy/ We draw on practical, industry-led education, political science, economics, management, with a strong theoretical foundation. We have tourism and justice studies, will give you the a strong emphasis on internships, industry- advantage you are looking for! based projects, and industry input into our degrees, resulting in an outstanding graduate employability rating and a strong average starting salary. 2021 COURSE GUIDE 6
Did You Know THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & LAW ... has in every award a Work Integrated .... publishes one of Australia’s leading Learning (WIL) component for Internships, public policy blogs – The Policy Space. Industry or Research Projects and students www.thepolicyspace.com.au have the opportunity of completing internships in international destinations. .... is home to the BroadAgenda blog which explores the many diverse aspects of .... provides opportunities for our gender equality - and its myriad challenges, postgraduate students to undertake units with constraints and constructs - in a fresh, new our global partners in Bhutan, Ningbo (China) way. www.BroadAgenda.com.au and ShangHai (China). .... responds to community need via our .... is the leading provider of graduate research, teaching and work with decision- programmes in public administration, public makers, business and community, where it is policy and finance for the Commonwealth. most needed and especially in times of crisis. .... presently receives funding for 11 Australian .... conducts research that bridges scales Research Council (ARC) research projects from local to global influence on issues, such on critical governance problems in Australia. as local, national and global environment governance and shaping the future regulating .... through NATSEM provides authoritative genomic technologies globalCA.org. commentary on the Australian budget and via STINMOD+ is one of the leading policy UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA modelling organisations in Australia. .... conducts authoritative applied research on different aspects of social inclusion with a particular emphasis on modelling wellbeing and innovation in policy intervention. 7
2021 COURSE GUIDE Canberra Canberra Law School is a dynamic, professionally focused law school dedicated 8 to the student experience. We are ranked among Australia’s top law schools for generic skills development and graduate employment outcomes. Our research is innovative, impactful and world-class. Our courses are designed to equip you with the academic skills needed for a successful career in the legal profession or related field. Our team of highly experienced staff are committed to supporting you to become work-ready now and into the future. As you study with us, our extensive links with law firms, industry, government and non-government agencies and community partners, provide you with opportunities to complete internships and gain real-world experience. International exchanges, a vibrant mooting program, and an active law student society enable you to distinguish yourself as an accomplished Canberra Law School graduate. Our research at the Canberra Law School is published in leading international and Australian journals and is widely recognised. We collaborate with industry, law firms, government and non-government agencies and the community, on research innovation and law reform.
I am a legal and policy expert in the area of human migration and displacement resulting from anthropogenic climate change. “I am a legal and policy expert in the area of the monograph Climate Change and People UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA human migration and displacement resulting on the Move with Oxford University Press from anthropogenic climate change. Funded (2018). I focus on the experiences of small by the Australian Research Council and the island nations in our Pacific region and work National Geographic Society, my research with key international agencies, including explores how individuals, communities and the International Organization for Migration governments respond to mobility pressures (IOM) and the United Nations Economic stemming from climate change. I analyse and Social Commission for Asia and the how law and policy develops in this area, Pacific (UNESCAP).” and how courts and tribunals increasingly play a role in resolving issues of climate Fanny Thornton change loss and damage. I have published extensively in this research area, including Associate Professor Canberra Law School 9
2021 COURSE GUIDECanberraBusiness is changing faster than ever, which means business graduates need to be prepared 10 for the inevitable challenges and changes they will face in their careers. The Canberra Business School produces work-ready graduates by transforming critical thinking into practical solutions. We transform work, business and society through excellent teaching, research and engagement. The Canberra Business School is a leader in educating business professionals for the future through innovative teaching and diverse modes of experiential learning. We do this by: • being student-centred, and focused on relevant work-integrated learning opportunities; • engaging with organisations in the ACT and surrounds; • integrated research-led teaching; • conducting practical and industry-relevant research One of the guiding principles of the Canberra Business School is our engagement with business, government and not-for-profit professionals and organisations within Canberra, nationally and internationally. Through our industry engagement, our students receive practical business education that gives them the edge in the employment market. According to the Quality in Learning and Teaching (QILT) data, our graduate employability outcomes exceed the national average, compared to outcomes from other universities for full-time employment, overall employment and median salaries for graduates.
Bomikazi Zeka’s research focuses on retirement planning and retirement funding adequacy, particularly among economically excluded and disadvantaged groups. Bomikazi Zeka is the Discipline Leader for field of retirement planning has attracted UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA the Bachelor of Commerce in Financial competitive international research funding. Planning in the Canberra Business School. Through her research, Bomikazi also aims to Her research focuses on retirement planning highlight retirement planning activities within and explores subjective and objective developing countries and the consequence assessments of the factors influencing of inadequate retirement funding on families, retirement planning, particularly among communities, and society. economically excluded and disadvantaged groups. As such, her studies investigate the Dr Bomikazi Zeka retirement savings strategies and challenges the aging population encounter in planning Assistant Professor in Finance and Financial Planning for retirement. Bomikazi's interest in the Canberra Business School 11
2021 COURSE GUIDECanberra The Canberra School of Politics, Economics & Society offers the premier Bachelor of Politics and International Relations in Australia, as well as the only Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy with majors in Sociology and Economic Policy. These courses provide students with a strong foundation in the social sciences to prepare them for careers across government, business, and civil society. Students in these courses can extend their studies through an honours year, which includes both course work and thesis components. Our location in the nation’s capital provides us with strong networks in government and policy-relevant businesses and we draw on these connections to keep our teaching offerings fresh and relevant to today’s students. Our research analyses the big questions that confront contemporary society and informs public debate. 12
Michael Walsh’s research explores the reception of communication technologies as they relate to and impact on social interaction. Michael Walsh is a Sociologist and dimensions of sharing tourism experiences UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA Program Director of the Bachelor of Social through digital photography. Michael and Economic Policy. Michael teaches is now embarking on a new project that and researches in the School of Politics, investigates the role of streaming platforms— Economics and Society. Michael’s research such as Spotify—as they relate to music agenda pursues sociological themes that consumption. Michael also regularly engages harness theoretical and practical issues with the media and has published articles related to communication and the use of and commentary with ABC TV, ABC Radio, technology. Specifically, Michael’s most The Conversation, The Guardian and The recent projects include examining the visual Canberra Times, amongst others. dimensions of identity and performance strategies on social networking sites like Michael Walsh Instagram, investigating the tactics Twitter users adapt in navigating incivility online, Associate Professor and another project that studies the visual Program Director Bachelor of Social and Economic Policy Canberra School of Politics, Economics & Society 13
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POSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS Your road If you haven't studied previously don't count yourself out. At UC we recognise your industry experience meaning you may not necessarily need a degree to take on postgraduate studies. COURSEWORK PATHWAYS RESEARCH PATHWAYS A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) involves Postgraduate studies by coursework develop a supervised research component, suitable for your knowledge and skills in an industry or those looking to contribute to the growth and profession. Depending on your program, develop of a specific area. your postgraduate studies by coursework will typically take between 6 months to 2 years Your postgraduate studies by research will (full-time). typically take between 1.5 to 4 years (full-time). BACHELOR RELEVANT BACHELOR DEGREE PROFESSIONAL DEGREE EXPERIENCE GRADUATE MASTER BY HONOURS CERTIFICATE RESEARCH (1.5-2 YEARS) GRADUATE DOCTOR OF DIPLOMA PHILOSOPHY (PhD) MASTER BY RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA COURSEWORK AND CREDIT PhD Studied previously? Been working in the industry? You could have your previous experience recongnised and complete your 15 degree sooner. You can apply for revognition of prior learning when you apply to study at UC.
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Interested in getting started with a shorter qualification? A graduate GRADUATE CERTIFICATES certificate is a great way to embark on postgraduate study in as little as 4 months full time (1 semester), or one year part-time (2 semesters). GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE BUSINESS IN BUSINESS 1 year / 2 semesters (part-time) 1 year / 2 semesters (part-time) or 4 months / 1 semester (fulltime) blended Bachelor degree or 10 years work In person experience Bachelor degree or equivalent This course serves as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Business or Master of Business Administration This course has been specifically designed If the idea of one day developing the UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA for those with inspired minds, who might lack knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the knowledge required to commercialise complex global business environments excites their passion. you, then UC’s Graduate Certificate in Business is the perfect next step from which to You’ll have the opportunity to learn with launch your international business career. like-minded peers, whilst focusing on the common challenges present with-in creative This highly flexible course will help you develop businesses. Explore topics such as everyday exceptional business decision-making skills operational requirements, business planning covering a diverse range of management and other tools and skills required to support subjects including business and management, continual operations. decision making, political and legal frameworks, and the management of people. This course This course combines theoretical instructions has been specifically designed to prepare you with case studies, group exercises and for a range of business management positions individual project work. in both the government and private sectors by teaching you the business skills to be able to Learn how to take control of the business adapt seamlessly to any business environment. aspects of the creative work you do, to help Make it your business to know all things sustain and monetize your creative outlets. business from the ground up with a respected qualification from UC. 17
2021 COURSE GUIDECreative leadership is all about recognising truly great ideas and making them happen. The Graduate Certificate in Creative Business will assist creative entrepreneurs to develop personal and business leadership strategies to drive that process. Sue Maslin, AO Film, television and digital content producer Stream Leader Course Stream - Creative Leadership, Graduate Certificate in Creative Business 18
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATES GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GOVERNMENT LAW 1 year / 2 semesters (part-time) Blended intensive classes and online Bachelor in Law, Master in Juris Doctor, or equivalent experience WANT TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENT? Get ahead in your career with a Graduate Certificate in Government Law The Graduate Certificate in Government Law is a program tailored for public sector law professionals and consultants. Further your career opportunities within the legal sector by investing in your skill set. 2021 COURSE GUIDE This course addresses issues at the core WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? of legal practice within the public sector. The program offers advanced insight into • Gain an enhanced understanding of government contracting and procurement, the challenges and opportunities facing data management law, public sector workplace professional legal practice in government. law and professional practice in government. • Learn to navigate legislation that regulates Enhance your understanding of the challenges legal practice in government. and opportunities facing professional legal practice in government whilst learning to • Develop a broader network of contacts and navigate the legislation that regulates legal peers in the sector. practice in government. • Better position yourself for promotion or This course has been designed in close career progression. consultation with members of the Australian Government Lawyers Network, the ACT Law Society Government Law Committee, IP Australia and the Canberra Law School. 20
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN ACCOUNTING of Australia and New Zealand to identify the unit set required to meet accreditation 1 year / 2 semesters (part-time) or 4 months requirements. As an individual award, the / 1 semester (fulltime) Graduate Certificate in Accounting does not meet accreditation requirements for the In person accounting professional bodies. Bachelor degree or equivalent This course will equip students with discipline specific knowledge and technical and practical This course serves as a pathway into the skills in accounting and related disciplines. Graduate Diploma of Accounting or Master Student will be able to exercise initiative and of Professional Accounting professional judgement to solve accounting and/or related business problems in diverse The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is contexts using social, ethical, economic, a program designed for students who may regulatory and global perspectives. have an overseas accounting qualification and are required to undertake 4 units (12cp) to meet the requirements of the course. Students entering this award must have their qualifications assessed by either UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA 21
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND FINANCE 2021 COURSE GUIDE The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy 20 Commonwealth agencies. Teaching staff on and Finance for the Australian Public Sector the program are drawn from IGPA’s world- program is delivered by the Institute for leading academic staff, as well as current and Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA) at former practitioners from the APS and beyond. the University of Canberra. The program is available to APS employees at EL1, EL2 and PARTICIPANT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SES Band 1 levels, as well as Policy Officers at APS 6. This program is designed for future The Graduate Certificate is open to current APS leaders and is aimed at developing the APS employees at SES Band 1, EL1, and management and policy skills needed to EL2 levels (or equivalent), as well as to meet the governance challenges of the 21st Policy Officers at APS 6. As the course is an century. In particular, it focuses on providing accredited Graduate Certificate, participants participants with the skills, strategies and tools require either a bachelor’s degree, or proof of to develop the highest quality policy proposals. sufficient work experience. The program is co-designed by IGPA, the The program comprises of interactive Department of Finance, the Department of lectures, problem-solving workshops and Prime Minister and Cabinet, Treasury, and case studies. There is strong emphasis the Department of Education and Training. on collaborative learning underpinned by It deepens participants’ understanding of research-based evidence and practical public policy practices in Australia, tools of tools. The program comprises of four units. policy analysis, as well as the processes and Each unit includes assessments that give skills required for effective budgeting and participants an opportunity to apply their financial management in Australia. Its first three learning to real policy or management issues deliveries have included 160 participants from from their workplace. 22
Warheastayouinrgstudents “Very positive overall. “Fabulous... lots of UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA Lots of knowledge interesting topics and imparted; stories shared new ways of thinking. The of good examples of course was positive, and so policy and innovation; were the people.” high profile speakers providing valuable “IGPA exceeded my insights; good balance of expectations by providing theory and practice.” an enjoyable learning experience and wide- “Provided access to ranging subject experts.” some very high quality presentations that I “Fantastic introduction would never have access to policy; very insightful, to. It was really useful interesting and helpful.” to have all of this key info and theory pulled “Outstanding and together in a relevant and professional presentation.” current way.” 23
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Upgrade your graduate certificate and advance your expertise by studying GRADUATE DIPLOMAINS a Graduate Diploma. Typical study time is one year (2 semesters) full- time, or two years (4 semesters) part-time. GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING 1 year / 2 semesters (full time) or 2 years / 4 2 years / 4 semesters (part-time) or 1 year / 8 semesters (part-time) semesters (fulltime) In person In person Bachelor degree or equivalent Bachelor degree or equivalent This course serves as a pathway into the This course serves as a pathway into the Master of Business Administration Master of Professional Accounting Take your leadership skills and experience to the The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA next level and discover how to manage more program designed for students who may have effectively across a wide range of complex, global an overseas accounting qualification and are and ever-changing business environments with required to undertake a number of 8 units UC’s Graduate Diploma in Business. (24cp) to meet the requirements of the course. Students entering this award must have their Highly flexible and engaging, this course qualifications assessed by either CPA Australia explores a variety of business disciplines or Chartered Accountants of Australia and including accounting and finance, marketing, New Zealand to identify the unit set required management, human resources, economics, to meet accreditation requirements. and international business. As an individual award, the Graduate This course will help you develop your strategic Diploma in Accounting does not meet problem-solving skills and show you how to use accreditation requirements for the accounting creativity, critical analysis, research and theory professional bodies. to solve real world business problems in a logical and effective way. CURIOUS? Search for 'Graduate Diploma in Business' This course offers daytime, evening and weekend or 'Graduate Diploma in Accounting at study options designed specifically to enable both canberra.edu.au/mycourses to explore full full or part time study to enable you to manage course details and study plans. your existing professional commitments. 25
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1.5 years (full-time) or 3 years (part-time) MASTERS Blended Bachelor degree in a relevant field or bachelor degree and 3 years work experience The Master of Business Administration Students in the MBA will graduate career- (MBA) offers individuals aspiring to senior ready with built-in opportunities to undertake management and executive roles a challenging internships, work-based industry projects and and experiential education opportunity to real-world research projects and case studies. develop skills and competencies relevant The global focus of the MBA and our global to managing an organisation. This includes partnerships, including universities in Bhutan the identification of business opportunities, and China, provide students with opportunities establishing businesses, effectively and to undertake subjects in our partner locations. efficiently managing enterprises and Students can also apply for an international strategically positioning organisations in a internship as part of their MBA experience. local and global context. The MBA covers all aspects of contemporary business CURIOUS? management, including analytics and decision Search for 'Business Administration' at making, managing people and finances, canberra.edu.au/mycourses to explore full marketing locally and globally, international course details, study plans and breadth majors. business, the economic and political environment, entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation, leadership and managing change. #1 in the ACT UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA for student support in postgraduate Business and Management (Good Universities Guide, 2021) 27
MASTERS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PLUS) 2 years (full-time) Blended Bachelor degree or equivalent The MBA (Plus) provides all the benefits CAREER-READY GRADUATES of the MBA and enhances a student’s opportunity to gain further discipline specific Due to the global focus of the MBA, knowledge and skills. By undertaking four more and our global partnerships, you will have specialised subjects in either human resource the opportunity to apply your existing management, marketing management, or professional knowledge and apply for an international business, students can strengthen international internship as part of your MBA their management knowledge and skills, Plus experience. creating further opportunities for employment. A key component of the Master of Business This two-year program is designed to suit Administration is to undertake a specialised international students looking for a challenging real-world industry project, internship or and experiential education opportunity. The research project of your choosing. This will MBA(Plus) develops skills and competencies enhance your employability and ensure you relevant to managing an organisation while have the right mix of technical and professional building professional networks within the region. skills and knowledge to take you into the next phase of your career in management. 2021 COURSE GUIDE#1 in the ACT and in the top 20% nationally for overall education experience for postgraduate Business and Management (Good Universities Guide, 2021) 28
We had a really good support system… the truth is the academic staff are very supportive, very bright and very proactive and really empathetic. “The MBA was interesting because [there was] a lot of people from very UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA different backgrounds. We had people from all walks of life… which helped me learn the intricacies of working with people from diverse backgrounds … it opened your mind about the diversity of experience that people had and what they would bring to the table.” David Tein, MBA SQA Director, Microsoft 29
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I began my studies through my Bachelor of Education, to become a teacher. “As I completed my studies while working full- I am currently enrolled in my second UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA time, my career trajectory began to change. semester and am enjoying it immensely. The I was increasingly being involved in the teaching staff are eager to see students make decision-making in my office, and as my team an impact in their careers, and are welcoming was relatively small I required more general of discussion outside of the allotted hours. skills. When I graduated, I was fortunate to Since starting the degree, I now sit on one receive a permanent teaching job. not-for-profit board and am volunteering skills to a few other organisations.” When I began teaching full-time, it wasn’t what I expected. I am currently enrolled in my second semester and am enjoying it immensely. The I missed the office space: projects, meetings teaching staff are eager to see students make and higher-level discussions. After only a an impact in their careers, and are welcoming year of teaching, I returned to my previous of discussion outside of the allotted hours. line of work. Since starting the degree, I now sit on one not-for-profit board and am volunteering My motivation to study the Master of Business skills to a few other organisations.” Administration came from this experience. I like to think I am motivated and with a Patrick Ransom healthy ambition; and in an ever-changing job landscape I knew I needed a strong generalist Master of Business Administration business skillset. The University of Canberra is well known for its graduate salaries and real- 31 world focus, along with a history of catering to flexible study.
MASTERS MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time) Blended Bachelor degree or equivalent Gain the strategic knowledge to excel in HR At the end of this course students can select Management to either do a research project in their field of interest or to undertake an industry project that The Master of Human Resource Management involves working with an industry partner to (HRM) offers a range of subjects relevant identify industry best practice relevant to the to management in the human resource industry partner’s organisation. management field. This includes business decision-making, entrepreneurship, and CAREER-READY GRADUATES strategy innovation and change as well as a suite of specialist HRM units. The specialist Human Resource Management students units in the course cover managing human will graduate career-ready thanks to the capital, sourcing and building capability, internships, work-based projects and real-life shaping behaviour and strengthening practical experiences built into our degrees. performance, sustaining the employment Through this real-world experience you will relationship, workplace law in context and build skills in critical thinking, analysis and integrating and aligning human capital. argumentation, all of which you can apply to your managerial career in HRM. This course is designed to equip you for a management position requiring a broad CURIOUS? understanding of issues relating to the effective Search for 'Human Resource Management' management of human capital within any at canberra.edu.au/mycourses to explore organisation. It is designed for people who are full course details and study options. working in an HR area and those who want to 2021 COURSE GUIDE complement their practical knowledge with a sound theoretical base, or those contemplating a career in human resource management. The course enhances your skill in analysing ‘industry best practice’ in human resource management and applies this to a range of complex contemporary organisations. 32
I completed Human Resource Management at UC. It provided me with an opportunity to extend my knowledge of strategic business approaches across a range of disciplines. “The course increased my confidence, strengthened my ability as a Senior Manager UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA and provided me with connections in across a range of Industries. I found the integrated learning models utilised throughout the course a great way get real world experience.” Peta Gardiner Senior Manager – Human Resources Anglican Diocesan Services 33
MASTERS MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time) In person Bachelor degree or equivalent Discover the theories and practices that are CAREER-READY GRADUATES shaping trade and international business today. The Master of International Business At UC you will benefit from a range of recognises that there is an international trade practical work experience opportunities culture at all levels of business activity and that through our Work Integrated Learning qualifications and competencies as a manager offerings. You will build your industry require the same international dimension. networks while undertaking an internship as well as study real-world situations The MIB is designed to develop business through projects. You will build skills in management skills and advanced studies synthesising information and will be able concentrating on the international aspects of to provide solutions to complex problems, trade. On completion of the program, you preparing you to effect sustainable will have acquired the financial, marketing and organisational change. people skills essential to a management role in a globally competitive business environment; CURIOUS? advanced knowledge and understanding of Search for 'International Business' at the current dynamics in international business; canberra.edu.au/mycourses to explore full and the ability to apply such knowledge to the course details and study plans. operational mechanisms of international trade within its legal and ethical framework. 2021 COURSE GUIDE #1 in the ACT for full-time employment and median salary in postgraduate Business and Management (Good Universities Guide, 2021) 34
MASTER OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT MASTERS 2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time) Blended Bachelor degree or equivalent Are you working in a marketing role, preparing and China, provide students with opportunities for promotion or seeking marketing knowledge to undertake subjects in our partner locations. and skills to move into the discipline? Our Students can also apply for an international Master of Marketing Management equips internship as part of their MBA experience. you with a broad understanding of marketing and its essential role within an organisation. CAREER-READY GRADUATES Graduates will have a grounding in the core areas of marketing, consumer behaviour, At UC you will benefit from a range of marketing research, international marketing, practical work experience opportunities and marketing management, as well as a through our Work Integrated Learning foundation in core business topics such offerings. You will build your industry networks as economics, financial management, while undertaking an internship as well as entrepreneurship strategy and innovation. study real-world situations through projects and assignments. This highly practical course is designed specifically to provide a sound theoretical CURIOUS? base to complement your practical knowledge Search for 'Marketing Management' at and skills in marketing. It centres on using canberra.edu.au/mycourses to find out innovation to create solutions to challenging more about course details and study options. real-world scenarios for assignment and project work, which will equip you with the skill set required to take on a broad range of marketing managerial roles. Students in the MBA will graduate career- UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA ready with built-in opportunities to undertake internships, work-based industry projects and real-world research projects and case studies. The global focus of the MBA and our global partnerships, including universities in Bhutan 35
2021 COURSE GUIDEI thoroughly enjoyed the Master of Professional Accounting course. “The course gave me a solid grounding in the basics and developed my theoretical and technical skills in accounting. It is a challenging course designed to meet the global demand for high-quality accountants. And immediately after I had completed my course, I was employed by an international accounting firm in taxation and business advisory.” Siying Xiong Master of Professional Accounting 36
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING MASTERS 2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time) Blended Bachelor degree or equivalent Become an Australian accounting professional your own business, this course equips you with with work-ready technical knowledge and skills the academic, professional and technical skills necessary to enter the Australian accounting The Master of Professional Accounting is a profession with confidence. practical postgraduate conversion degree designed specifically to develop work- CAREER-READY GRADUATES ready graduates able to work as accounting professionals in the public service, private Students in the Master of Professional practice or industry. The Master of Professional Accounting will graduate career-ready with Accounting provides a pathway for students built-in opportunities to undertake internships, who have a bachelor degree in another work-based industry projects and real-world discipline and wish to make a career change, research projects and case studies. or for students who hold a bachelor degree in accounting from overseas and want to meet ACCREDITATION the professional requirements to practise as an accountant in Australia. Graduates of this course will meet the requirements for entry to professional study The Master of Professional Accounting programs with the Chartered Accountants of meets the minimum entry requirements Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. for graduates to undertake professional study programs with either the Chartered CURIOUS? Accountants of Australia and New Zealand Search for 'Professional Accounting' at (CAANZ) or CPA Australia. It has been canberra.edu.au/mycourses to explore full designed in consultation with the accounting course details and study options. profession and industry experts to equip students with discipline specific knowledge UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA and technical and practical skills in accounting and related disciplines. Whether you’re looking at becoming a practising accountant, consultant, financial advisor or to manage 37
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Here at BGL we have a number of Higher HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH Degree by Research (HDR) opportunities available for those who want to explore the world’s business, politics, economics and law a little deeper. Whether you would like to start small with a Masters or go big with a PhD we can help you achieve your research goals. The following HDR courses are offered at BGL: 1. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) 3. MASTERS BY RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA With global leading experts across a range of A two-year research course that culminates disciplines BGL is well placed to support you in a 40,000 to 50,000 word thesis. A research through a PhD. The four year PhD program taster that packs a punch, the Masters by can be focused on theory, or combine theory Research enables you to achieve a solid and practice to have a big impact on some research project in a short time. It can also be a of our more complex challenges. If you are pathway to a PhD if your prior research training interested in making a difference in your is a little on the light side. chosen field, or if interdisciplinary research that brings together a combination of politics, While an HDR degree is not easy, here at BGL business and law excites you, a PhD at BGL is we provide our HDR students with a high a great place to start! quality and supportive research environment. With access to world leading researchers 2. PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES across a range of disciplines, ongoing research training opportunities and a collegial cohort of We have four Professional Doctorate fellow students, we understand the importance courses on offer at BGL: these are in Business of our HDR students to the Faculty. Our Administration, Professional Doctorate students are our future. in Business Administration (Singapore), Public Administration and Legal Science. A All of these HDR courses are covered under Professional Doctorate degree is a four year the Australian Government's Research Training research degree which focuses on making Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a practical contribution to your chosen field a fee offset for domestic students for the rather than the theoretical focus of the PhD. standard duration of the course. If you have extensive experience in business, public administration (or public policy) or law and want to drive real and positive change for your workplace a Professional Doctorate may be right for you! 39
I came back to academic life after a near 40 year absence during which I worked as an actor, a teacher, a dishwasher, a computer programmer, IT manager and a CIO. 2021 COURSE GUIDE “I left university with an ok degree in Maths three exceptional academics with international and Physics and returned 40 years later to do a experience and reputations. I knew I was Masters in Social Research at the ANU. During somewhere special the day I discovered that my time at the ANU I arranged to do a brilliant names I was reading about in my literature course at UC studying socio-technology with review were appearing on office name plates I Dr Anni Dugdale in BGL. I eventually left ANU was walking past! IGPA/BGL has been a life- and was accepted into a PhD programme at the changing and successful experience for me Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis in and I hope for the same for those to come.” Political Science. The atmosphere was friendly, supportive and challenging and amazingly I Dr Mick Chisnall found myself supervised and supported by 40
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH 4 years (full-time) or 8 years (part-time) The pinnacle of research degrees, the Doctor CURIOUS? of Philosophy (PhD) is a four year degree Search for 'Doctor of Philosophy' here which focuses on a theoretical contribution, but not to the exclusion of applied practice. Diving deeper into theory, a PhD offers an opportunity to use theory to better understand a real world problem, and use the problem to understand theory. BGL is highly suited to PhDs, enabling both discipline specific studies and interdisciplinary research that works at the nexus of business, government and law. Whether you are interested in individual theories or individual problems, we can help you make your stamp on how we understand our world through high- quality research. CAREER-READY GRADUATES UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA As a BGL PhD graduate you will have already made a difference. Whether that difference be through teaching, publications, conferences and workshops, or through transformative change in your communities of study and/or interest, a PhD provides you with opportunities. Along your PhD journey you will develop critical life and career skills in problem solving and conceptualisation, research design, oral and written communication and project management. 41
HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES 4 years (full-time) or 8 years (part-time) Want to use your professional experience CAREER-READY GRADUATES in your research? A Professional Doctorate A Professional Doctorate provides the perfect provides an excellent opportunity to leverage mix – high-quality research aimed directly your experience with contemporary best for high-quality practice. Graduates from practice and theories to drive change in a Professional Doctorate are skilled critical practice. With a strong focus on practice- thinkers with a capacity to think outside based outcomes, the Professional Doctorate the box. Your strong research skills will be celebrates your ‘real world’ contributions to enhanced by your ability to communicate improving the daily lives of global citizens with a diversity of audiences, the theorists, (even if they don’t know it). the practitioners and everyone in between. In completing a Professional Doctorate, you will With a strong research training component, develop strong research, communications and you don’t need to worry if you don’t have writing skills that you can apply to theory and any research experience – we will show you practice. You will be the ultimate all-rounder. how to do it! As you navigate through your compulsory research training units you will CURIOUS? learn to see the world differently as you Search for 'Professional Doctorate in embrace your own research program. Business, Business Administration' here government, law? We have a Professional Doctorate for you – oh and yes you are still Search for 'Professional Doctorate in Public called ‘Doctor’. Administration' here Search for 'Professional Doctorate in Legal Science' here 2021 COURSE GUIDE 42
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION If you are a business professional looking Are you a public administration or public to extend your expertise and progress your policy professional who is passionate about career to the next level, then the Professional making a difference and want to rev up their Doctorate in Business Administration career? A Professional Doctorate in Public (Research) will help you embrace your past Administration will extend your professional professional and workplace experience to experience, challenging you to become develop a host of relevant research skills. a researcher for the real world. Through This carefully designed program provides advanced study on research approaches and opportunities for advanced study and reflection critical reflection on theory and practice in the on practice across a range of professional fields professional fields of public administration including accountancy, business management, and public policy, this course will push you to economics, human resource development, rethink everything you know and recreate it for international management, organisational our new world. behaviour, and more. At BGL we have global experts in public PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN administration and public policy, whether LEGAL SCIENCE (DOCTOR OF you are interested in improving democratic JUDICIAL SCIENCE, SJD) practices, improving trust in government and/ or service delivery, improving environmental The Professional Doctorate in Legal Science governance, or modelling social and economic combines your experience with ours. You bring impacts of policy choices – we have a the legal problem and we will help you develop supervisory team for you. your research skills to enable advanced study and reflection on legal practice. While BGL has particular teaching and research UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA strengths in the areas of corporate, business and taxation law, you can choose to explore a subject from across the legal spectrum. You will graduate from the program having made a unique contribution to professional practice in your chosen field and be ready to progress your career to the next level. 43
2021 COURSE GUIDEMy research is working on women’s experiences in leadership. “The BGL Graduate Research Forum brought me to BGL and that’s the best thing that’s happened for my research career. BGL creates a warm and supportive environment and provides me with skills and tools to navigate my incredible journey so far.” Jane Phuong 44
MASTERS BY RESEARCH HIGHER DEGREE BY RESEARCH 2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time) Delve a little deeper into something that CAREER-READY GRADUATES interests you by enrolling in a Masters by A Masters by Research can open doors for your Research at BGL. Tired of wondering about career. Whether you are looking to delve into how to improve our democracy, reduce a real world problem related to your current corruption, improve inequalities in labour rates, role, or explore new interests to get a head start [insert your interest here]? Would love to feed in a new career, a Masters by Research from your inquisitive nature but don’t have a lot of BGL showcases your capacity to complete a time, or haven’t done any research training high-quality project that has relevance for real before? A Masters by Research at BGL could world problem in a short time period. As part of be the degree for you! the degree you will also learn important project management, communications, writing and Whether you want to explore issues in analysis skills – all skills highly sought after in any business, economics, law, politics or society or professional career! a little bit of all – we can help you. With nearly 100 academics from all walks of life ready to CURIOUS? help you design, implement and complete your Search for 'Masters by Research' here research goals we can guide you through the research process and beyond. You will graduate with not only a Masters degree, but you will be a well-rounded researcher ready to take off on your new career adventures! 89% UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA postgraduate students are employed after completing their degree. (Good Universities Guide, 2021) 45
2021 COURSE GUIDEOUR RESEARCH INSTITUTE The Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA) The Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA) at the Faculty of Business, Government & Law was established in 2014 to conduct world leading research and education in governance and policy analysis to deepen theory, advance knowledge and improve practice, in a way that is of significance to scholars and practitioners in Australia and beyond. In a short period of time it has achieved remarkable synergies in research, education and public engagement that provide fertile conditions for innovation in research-led education for the professions. THE INSTITUTE CONSISTS OF FIVE RESEARCH GROUPS: • Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance • Centre for Change Governance • National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) • 50/50 by 2030 Foundation • Democracy 2025 46
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CENTRE FOR DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE The Centre for Deliberative Democracy hosted five international workshops and and Global Governance is the world- conferences and hosted over 60 visitors leading research centre specialising on how from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South democracies can be transformed to become America, Australia and New Zealand. The more inclusive and sensitive to good reasons Centre runs masterclasses on democratic and considerations. It is globally recognised innovations, a biennial Deliberative for its work on innovative normative political Democracy Summer School, and an theory and empirical research, particularly interdisciplinary PhD programme. in the fields of environmental politics, global governance, critical policy analysis, and deeply Visit deldem.canberra.edu.au or divided societies. Over a five-year period, the Centre has published nine books, over a @DelDemUCan for more information about hundred journal articles and book chapters, the Centre. 2021 COURSE GUIDE 48
Nicole Curato is a prize- winning sociologist based at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance. Her work examines how democratic politics to a public audience through television UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA can unfold in the aftermath of tragedies, programmes she conceptualises and hosts focusing on communities in the Philippines for CNN Philippines, op-eds in international affected by disasters, armed conflict, and publications including the New York Times urban crime. Her latest book Democracy in and Al Jazeera, regular appearances in a Time of Misery: From Spectacular Tragedy international media, and creative formats like to Deliberative Action (2019, Oxford podcasts and short films for iFlix. University Press) outlines possibilities for the poorest and most vulnerable communities to Nicole Curato transform everyday experiences of suffering to democratic innovations that give them Associate Professor voice and visibility in a highly unequal Centre for Deliberative society. Nicole connects her academic work Democracy and Global Governance 49
CENTRE FOR CHANGE GOVERNANCE The Centre for Change Governance CCG incorporates expertise in political (CCG) is a multidisciplinary research science, public policy, public administration, centre that seeks to achieve transformative environmental regulation and governance, governance in the context of an uncertain natural resource management, democratic democratic future. Governance refers to the participation, political communication, online ways in which societies organise to identify engagement and political participation, and best manage their collective problems. and big data analysis. This allows us to Change governance captures the rapidity address these contemporary governance and extent of change in the challenges problems comprehensively. CCG members confronting democracy, government, and are committed to bridging theory and society more generally; and the equally practice and delivering research outcomes rapid and extensive ways in which the with impact; before we can solve a institutions and processes of governance problem, we need to specify it accurately. must now respond. In governance terms, Accordingly, CCG aims to lead research these are very difficult and unsettling times. that is responsive to the views and needs Decreasing trust in politics, politicians and of end users – government agencies, institutions such as the media (and partly parliamentarians, civil society and industry reflected in the rise of populism), together – but that is framed and driven by our core with increased globalisation, digitalisation, agenda, interests and experience in a way professionalisation, individualisation and that allows us to identify how these problems mediatisation, makes governing well much can be successfully addressed. more challenging than previously. Indeed, 2021 COURSE GUIDE these changes contribute to a crisis of democracy. CCG focuses on these issues, drawing upon a range of disciplines to understand the problems, and then to engage with government and society to address them. As such, the research we undertake and our engagement with the Australian Public Service, the institutions of government and governance more generally, is important to Australia’s future. 50
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