Information valid for students commencing in 2021.
Master of Governance and Leadership
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 117704 |
Course type | Master Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Business, Law and Governance |
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. * 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
:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
:03 Conflict Analysis
:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
:03 Legal Institutions and Governance
:03 Leadership
:03 Policy Analysis and Management
:03 State Society and Governance
:03 Applied Research Project
PLUS
Select one of the following options:
OPTION 1 (Research)
:06 Research Planning in Tropical Environments and Societies
: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 |
番茄社区 Townsville External | ||
番茄社区 Townsville External | ||
Leadership | 番茄社区 Townsville External |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Townsville | Not all subjects available internally. Students will need to take some subjects offered only in external mode |
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. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Credit 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 credit may be granted for any subjects, where there is subject equivalence between the awards |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 14 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit 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 credit for all subjects completed under this course providing they have met relevant University standards for entry and met credit guidelines. |
Special Awards | Not applicable |