2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Global Science and Management | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Global Science and Management 

Abbreviation:

 MGlobalScMgmt

UOW Course Code:

 467

CRICOS Code:

 097265F

Total Credit Points:

 96

Duration:

 2 years full-time

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn, Spring

Delivery Mode:

 On Campus

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Overview

The Master of Global Science and Management is a two-year degree focusing on practical skills, laboratory work, science communication skills, career readiness and foundational research training. There is opportunity to develop bespoke management knowledge and skills. 

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangments

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes 

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in relation to concepts, perspectives and recent developments in the discipline of science and management.
2 Consolidate and synthesise knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to science practice.
3 Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems and theories associated with global innovations in science and management.
4 Apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute research-based initiatives.
5 Design, apply, generate and evaluate scientific and management knowledge, theories and concepts in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice.
6 Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and reflection.
7 Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies and conclusions.

Course Structure 

To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Global Science and Management, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, as outlined below. 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
Autumn
SMAH801 Fundamentals of Science Communication 6 Autumn
SMAH803 Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies 6 Autumn
RESH802 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
Plus one of the following subjects (guided by discipline studied in undergraduate degree);
BIOL813 Principles of Biochemistry 6 Autumn
BIOL851 Principles of Ecology 6 Autumn
CHEM812 Contemporary Organic Chemistry 6 Autumn
EESC804 Introductory Spatial Science 6 Autumn, Spring
EESC801 Earth's Inferno 6 Autumn
Spring
SMAH802 Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories 6 Spring
SMAH804 Critical thinking and innovation in Science 6 Spring
MGNT803 Organisational Behaviour and Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
Plus one of the following subjects (guided by discipline studied in undergraduate degree);
BIOL815 Introductory Genetics 6 Spring
BIOL852 Evolution and Behaviour 6 Spring
CHEM814 Contemporary Analytical Chemistry 6 Spring
EESC804 Introductory Spatial Science 6 Autumn, Spring
EESC809 G-cubed: Geochemistry, Geochronology, Geophysics 6 Spring

All students are required to meet with the Head of Students before commencing year 2. Students with a WAM >70% may be eligible to transfer to another Masters program.

Year 2
Autumn
SMAH910 Global Perspectives in Science 6 Not available in 2019
GWP 900 International Workplace practice 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3
Plus 12cp of Management subjects from the list below to give you a total of 24cp for Autumn Session, Year 2;
Spring
24cp of Management subjects from the list below to give you a total of 24cp for Spring Session, Year 2;
Management Electives;
MGNT908 Human Resources Development 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT930 Strategic Human Resource Management 6 Trimester 2
MGNT949 Performance Management 6 Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT963 Management of Workplace Health and Safety 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT910 Strategic Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT915 Management of Change 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT920 Organisational Analysis 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT978 Cross Cultural Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
MGNT982 International Business Theory and Practice 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
OPS 935 Project Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
OPS 909 Total Quality Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3

Other Information 

For further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 16 April, 2019