Course and Subject Handbook 2021

Course and Subject Handbook 2021 Courses Postgraduate Courses Master of Education – Master of Business Administration

Information valid for students commencing in 2021.

Master of Education – Master of Business Administration

Handbook year	2021
Course code	117404
Course type	Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Owner	Division of Tropical Environments and Societies
College	Arts, Society and Education Business, Law and Governance

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees.
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 �� Admissions Policy or have successfully completed an AQF level 8 qualification from �� within the previous two years.
Special admission requirements	Note: this course does not lead to teacher registration. In exceptional cases, applicants may be admitted to the course if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments and their candidature is approved by the Division.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	48 credit points as per course structure
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Master of Education - Master of Business Administration, �� graduates will be able to: Integrate and apply an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge, including an understanding of recent developments, in the area of Education Management. Investigate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts and theories, at an advanced level, and critically reflect on theory in relation to different bodies of knowledge or practice. Exercise independent ethical judgment and initiative in creatively solving different Education and Management problems. Demonstrate advanced speaking, reading, writing, listening, collaborating and advocacy skills for Educational leadership, by communicating clearly and coherently to specialist and non-specialist audiences through a variety of formats and media. Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts. Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others. Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. Learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) for Masters level coursework programs.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

:03 Educational Leadership

:03 Education for Sustainability

:03 Individual Researched Action Project

:03 Introduction to Educational Research

:03 Applied Research Project

:03 Marketing Essentials

:03 People in Organisations

:03 Accounting and Finance for Managers

:03 International Political Economy or :03 The Changing Business Environment

OPTIONS

Select an Education major from Table A

Select 12 credit points of specified ED level 5 subjects from List 1

PLUS

Select 9 credit points of subjects specified in List 2

List 1

:03 Behaviour Management

:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy

:03 Transformative Digital Learning

:03 Global Education

:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future

List 2

:03 Economics for a Sustainable World

:03 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations

:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance

:03 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

TABLE A (Majors)

Type of major	Optional, Single
Credit points in major	12 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Global Contexts	Brisbane

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Brisbane

Candidature

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	6 years
Maximum leave of absence	2 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure
Maximum allowed	24 credit points Except where a student transfers from one �� award to another, then credit may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards
Currency	Credit should not be granted for subjects completed more than 10 years prior to enrolment for the award for which credit is being sought.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF EDUCATION – MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Approved abbreviation	MEd-MBA
This is a joint degree	Yes
Inclusion of majors on testamur	The major studied shall appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special Awards	Not applicable

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