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Master of Global Science and Management | 2020
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:
| 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 |
| GEOS809 | Igneous-metamorphic geology methods and processes | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| 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 2020 |
| GWP 901 | Professional Workplace Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| 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 | Not available in 2020 |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 1, 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 | Not available in 2020 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 909 | Total Quality Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Other Information
For further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au