Information valid for students commencing in 2019.
Master of Governance and Leadership
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 117704 |
Course type | Master Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Division | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF 7 bachelor degree with 4 years relevant employment/work experience* or: Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean of the College of Business, Law and Governance, as equivalent to above. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees. * Employment/work experience: Applicants must have a minimum four (4) years full time employment/work experience in management, governance or leadership roles. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Post admission | A computer (with webcam) and internet access is required |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Governance and Leadership, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
CP5635:03 Collective Intelligence and Entrepreneurship
LB5525:03 Conflict Analysis
LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
LB5244:03 Legal Institutions and Governance
LB5241:03 Leadership
PL5002:03 Policy Analysis and Management
LB5243:03 State Society and Governance
LB5235:03 Applied Research Project
OPTION 1 – Research
RM8101:06 Research Planning in Tropical Environments and Societies
RM8102:06 Research Project in Tropical Environments and Societies
or
OPTION 2 – Major
Select a Major from Table A
or
OPTION 3 – Customised
Select 12 credit points of Level 5 subjects in consultation with and subject to approval by the course co-ordinator
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Optional, single |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville External | ||
Townsville External | ||
Townsville External |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Not Applicable |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination/assessment in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures Advanced standing may be granted for the following:
or
* Cognate disciplines: may include specific disciplines such as business, commerce, law and conflict management but may also include any degree where the content is considered relevant to this course. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points except where a student transfers from one 番茄社区 award to another, then advanced standing may be granted for any subjects, where there is subject equivalence between the awards |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 14 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP |
Approved abbreviation | MGovLead |
Inclusion of majors on | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who successfully complete this course including the research subjects RM8101 and RM8102 (and who produce outputs graded at the equivalent of Distinction or better for these subjects) may be eligible to apply for entry to a PhD, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under this course providing they have met relevant University standards for entry and met advanced standing guidelines. |
Special Awards | Not applicable |