1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

BH604
BT706
BT602
Stage 2B
BT502
BM602
BT727
BH707
OR
Management, Organisations and People
IT Effectiveness
Information Systems Management
2 of above + 2 electives
OR
BT732
OR
Current Issues in Information Systems
Strategic Management
Technology Forecasting and Innovation
Strategic Change
Project 2 + 2 electives
BT733 Minor thesis
Entrance requirements
Entry is open to applicants who have a degree, diploma or
equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university or
other institution.
Advanced standing allowing some exemptions in Stage 1 of
the Master of information Systems will be given to
applicants who, either through formal study at the
appropriate level or through relevant work experience,
have gained knowledge equivalent to that acquired in the
Stage 1 subjects. An admissions panel will be responsible
for enforcing academic standards, assessing the prior
learning and experience of applicants and determining
appropriate bridging programs of study for Stage 1. The
type of degree, when it was obtained and the relevance and
extent of work experience will be taken into consideration.
Course convener
Pamela Simmons on 9214 8308
A096
Master of International
Business
Course structure
The program consists of sixteen subjects, twelve by
coursework and a four-subject equivalent business project
of 20 000 words. The subjects are organised into four
stages, and are consistent with the objectives of providing a
broad coverage and integration of the various disciplines
studied. There are no electives, although students may
choose the language and cultural stream they wish to
pursue from those currently being offered.
These streams will normally be based on the language and
cultural study programs available at Swinburne, which at
present include Italian, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Students who wish to study a language and cultural
program other than these four (e.g. overseas students
seeking to take English language and Australian Cultural
Studies) may be allowed to do so if a suitable program at
Swinburne or another accredited institution can be
identified.
In 1996 this course will be offered both on a full-time and
part-time basis.
Stage 1
BI711
BI712
B1713
BI715
Stage 2
BI721
BI722
BI723
BI825
Stage 3
BI8 11
BI812
BI813
BI825
Stage 4
B1821
BI822
BI823
BI825
Foundations of International Business
International Marketing
Business Language and Cultural Context A
International Business Project - Research
Methodology
International Trade and Finance
International Marketing Research
Business Language and Cultural Context B
International Business Project (Minor Thesis)
International Financial Management
Legal Aspects of International Business
International Management
International Business Project (Minor Thesis
continued)
Global Information Strategies
International Logistics Management
International Business Policy
International Business Project (Minor Thesis
continued)
Course convener
Richard Donkin on 9214 8430
Research degrees
NO90
Master of Arts (by research)
The Division offers the degree of Master of Arts (by
research and thesis). Applicants should have a BA
(Honours) degree or the equivalent of four years of
undergraduate study in a discipline appropriate to the
proposed area of study. The level of academic achievement
in prior studies must be of a high standard. Other relevant
experience, including work experience, will be taken into
account in assessing applications.
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Intending applicants should approach the Research
Coordinator of the School of International and Political
Studies or the School of Social and Behavioural Science, as
appropriate. The Research Coordinator will refer the
applicant to the appropriate member(s) of staff who may
act as supemisor(s) for the degree. Formal applications for
candidature, bearing the signatures of the supervisors and
the Head of School, are considered by the Divisional
Research Committee.
A candidate may be required to undertake preliminary
coursework as part of the candidature. The culmination of
the candidature is a thesis of between 20,000 and 50,000
words. The Statute for the degree of Master (by research)
sets out the regulations governing this qualification.
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