Smart Foods Centre

COURSES OFFERED

1. Doctor of Philosophy
2. Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Management
3. Master of Nutrition Management
4. Master of Science (Nutrition Management)
5. Master of Business Administration (Nutrition Management)

CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS

Nutrient Sources:

• Plant biology and livestock growth and metabolism studies to provide leaner meat products and improve the delivery of beneficial nutrients into the food supply.
• Identification of novel food plants and enhancement of nutrient levels/ balance in plants, meat and eggs.

Key Nutrients:

• Laboratory and community based studies to examine actions and health benefits of fatty acids, antioxidants, phytoestrogens and other specific nutrients.
• Bioavailability: Facilities are in place for the identification and accurate measurement of nutrients in foods and the human body.

Clever Cuisine:

• Research aimed at bringing together beneficial macro and micronutrients into a local cuisine optimised for metabolic fitness and prevention of conditions like diabetes, obesity, hypertension and cardiac disease.

Doctor of Philosophy

Years 1-3

GHMA999

Major Thesis

Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Management

Drawing on cutting edge Nutrition research, students will be able to critically examine key issues relating to food product development in Australia today, and apply new knowledge and skills to developments within their own work environments.

The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Management comprises 2 nutrition and 2 management subjects (24cp) over two sessions (part-time) in 2000, and over one session (full-time) or two sessions (part-time) from 2001. This is offered in flexible delivery mode, by building up subjects through completion of short courses. The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Management is a full fee paying program. Subjects are as follows:

Two subjects chosen from:

SFC+901	Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition
SFC+902	Food Regulation and Policy in Australia
SFC+903	Nutrition Research
SFC+904	Nutrition in Food Innovation

Master of Nutrition Management

Drawing on cutting edge Nutrition research, students will be able to critically examine key issues relating to food product development in Australia today, and apply new knowledge and skills to developments within their own work environments.

Master of Nutrition Management is available part time over four sessions in 2000, but will be available both part-time (four sessions) and full time (two sessions) in 2001. In addition, students may undertake another session of work including a project to receive a Master of Science (Nutrition Management) or undertake the remaining requirements of a Master of Business Administration (Nutrition Management) program to receive this as an additional qualification.

The Master of Nutrition Management comprises 4 nutrition and 4 management subjects (48cp). In 2000, only part-time attendance is available. This is offered in flexible delivery mode, by building up subjects through completion of short courses. In 2001, the Master of Nutrition Management can be completed on a full-time basis over 2 sessions. The Master of Nutrition Management is a full fee paying program. Subjects are as follows:

SFC+901	Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition
SFC+902	Food Regulation and Policy in Australia
SFC+903	Nutrition Research
SFC+904	Nutrition in Food Innovation
WBS+901	Accounting for Managers
WBS+902	Statistics for Decision Making
WBS+903	Managing People in Organisations
WBS+904	Marketing Management

Master of Science (Nutrition Management)

The Master of Science (Nutrition Management) is a full fee paying program. Subjects are as follows:

Completion of the Master of Nutrition Management plus:

GHMA997 Major Project

or

4 electives chosen from the Master of Business Administration (Nutrition Management) subjects or other subjects approved by the Associate Director (Education).

Master of Business Administration (Nutrition Management)

For admission directly to the Master of Business Administration (Nutrition Management):

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent standing with a grade average of at least 60% or;

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent standing with a grade average between 50% and 59% and must also have completed a minimum of two years full time relevant work experience (managerial or supervisory in nature and/ or which carries a level of responsibility) after graduation.

In special circumstances, applicants who hold other academic or professional qualifications and have a minimum of five years full-time or ten years part-time relevant work experience may also be granted admission to the program.

International students must have the following English Language qualifications or equivalent — TOEFL score of 575 or an IELTS band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The Master of Business Administration (Nutrition Management) is a full fee paying program. Subjects are as follows:

Completion of the Master of Nutrition Management plus:

WBS+905	Economic Analysis of the Business Environment in Australia and Asia
WBS+906	Business Information Systems
WBS+908	Supply Chain Management Strategy
WBS+921	Strategic Decision Making
WBS+920	International Business Environment Strategy