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UQ Guide 2014
International Postgraduate
Project
Management
Project management is the discipline of organising and managing resources in such a way that they deliver all the work required
to complete a project within defned scope, time, cost and quality constraints within acceptable levels of risk. Project managers
can be found in all industries. UQ’s postgraduate programs in project management are based on the nine core knowledge
areas of the international institutes of project management. You will be introduced to the principles and applications of project
management in asset and operations mode. As a graduate of the program you will demonstrate a strong understanding of the
background, principles and applications of project management.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5289
040499C
Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6
in each sub-band:
see page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld with a grade point average of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale and at least
two years of relevant work experience; or Graduate Diploma in Project Management with a grade point
average of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Special note: Most courses are offered late afternoon/early evening, with some offered in intensive mode.
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5287 Graduate Certifcate
5288 Graduate Diploma
Property
Studies
As a graduate of the postgraduate property studies programs you will have a competent knowledge and understanding of the
business environment, its relevance to real estate and development, the valuation aspects of real estate and development,
and the key property sectors. You will possess skills in critical evaluation and innovation, problem identifcation, analysis and
decision-making; and will be able to communicate effectively in terms of verbal, written and graphic presentations.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5201
037386E Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014) St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld with a grade point average of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; or
Graduate Diploma in Property Studies with a grade point average of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Additional cost: Courses that include a feld trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5047 Graduate Certifcate
5103 Graduate Diploma
Research
Commer-
cialisation
Designed for students in all felds of study to develop knowledge and skills in the commercialisation of research, this
program examines the fundamentals of the commercialisation process including the innovation process and the contribution
of commercialisation to economic and social development. You will explore these fundamentals, and the context of
commercialisation (including the role of the University and the methods used to commercialise research). The broad aim of
the program is to understand and promote the commercialisation of research in industry, both in public and private sector
organisations, thereby improving business productivity and global competitiveness.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Graduate Certifcate
5417
059496F
One semester 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014
St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld with a grade point average of at least 4 on a 7-point scale; or post-secondary
study and at least seven years of relevant work experience as approved by the Executive Dean.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Professional
Accounting
The program allows you to develop the skills necessary to practise in the accounting profession. You will complete #12 (six
courses) of common courses and then select a further #4 (two courses) to complete the necessary prerequisites for associate
membership of either the Certifed Practising Accountants (CPA) (Australia) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
Australia (ICAA)*.
*
At time of publication, CPA and ICAA accreditation was still in process.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Graduate Diploma
5488
069414G
Two semesters 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6
in each sub-band:
see page 57
Admission requirements
Approved degree with a grade point average of at least 4 on a 7-point scale. If you have previously
undertaken a degree with a specialisation in Accounting you will not be approved.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Special note: If you wish to complete this program and qualify for ICAA membership, you must commence in Semester 1.
Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Research
Methods
This program provides research training for students intending to further their studies in a Master of Philosophy or PhD program
in business, or for those enrolled in a PhD in the social sciences.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Graduate Certifcate
Fields of study:
Business • Social science
5467
066278B
One semester 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014
St Lucia
Internal $16,080
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6
in each sub-band:
see page 57
Admission requirements
Field of Business:
Bachelor degree in an approved feld with a
grade point average of at least 5.75 on a 7-point scale; or approved
qualifcations based on academic record and work experience as
approved by the Executive Dean.
Field of Social Science:
Bachelor degree or approved qualifcation
based on academic record and work experience.
Further study options
Graduate Diploma in
Research Methods
Closing Date:
See page 84