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Master of Science and Management
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science and Management |
Abbreviation: | MScMgmt |
UOW Course Code: | 1614 |
CRICOS Code: | 067083E |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Science and Management is a two-year degree comprising four preparatory subjects focusing on practical skills, laboratory work, and science communication skills; a major area of study (48 credit points); plus an additional four Master of Business Administration core subjects.
Candidates who hold appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills may be awarded advanced standing for the four preparatory subjects.
Major areas of study include:
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Coastal Planning and Management
- Environmental Biology
- Geology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Physical Geography
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Science and Management will be able to:
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement about recent developments in the discipline of science as well as management concepts.
- Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to science practice.
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute research-based initiative/s.
- Design, apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
- Exercise critical thinking and reflection.
- Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies and conclusions.
Course Structure
Students will complete 24 credit points of science subjects, 24 credit points of management subjects and 48 credit points selected from a major study within the Master of Science.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| SCIE911 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE912 | Fundamentals of Science Laboratories | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE913 | Fundamentals of Science Data | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE914 | Current Questions in Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| TBS 903 | Managing People in Organisations | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Management Elective Subjects | |||
| Plus TWO of the following (or other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator): | |||
| TBS 901 | Accounting for Managers | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 980 | International Financial Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 981 | Managing People in Multinational Organisations | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 904 | Marketing Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 982 | Marketing in a Global Economy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 905 | Economic Analysis of Business | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 906 | Information Systems for Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 920 | International Business Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 984 | International Business Strategies | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 950 | Quality in Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| Major Study | |||
| Plus 48 credit points of Science subjects selected from a major study in the Master of Science: | |||
| Biotechnology | |||
| Chemistry | |||
| Coastal Planning and Management | |||
| Environmental Biology | |||
| Geology | |||
| Medicinal Chemistry | |||
| Physical Geography | |||
Plus the following elective subject may be taken:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
For more information, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au