2013 ngee ann-adelaide education centre student handbook

2013NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRESTUDENT HANDBOOK

Welcome toNGEE ANN-ADELAIDEEDUCATION CENTREA PartnershipEstablishedSince 1998www.NAA.edu.sg

2013 HANDBOOKTHE UNIVERSITY OFADELAIDEPROGRAMSThe purpose of this handbook is to providestudents with a detailed description of all aspects ofthe various programs offered at Ngee Ann-AdelaideEducation Centre (NAA). It is intended that thehandbook will be of use to you not only in planningyour enrolment pattern, but as an authoritativeguide on the rules, regulations, administrativeprocedures and requirements that relate to yourparticular program.Our programs and academic staff are very highlyregarded in their various vocational settings andbecause of this we are able to attract internationalexperts to participate in the delivery of ourprograms. Students in our programs benefit fromresearch-grounded insight into current practice andthe implications for future practice.We are proud of this public recognition of thequality of the NAA’s activities. The staff at theUniversity and the NAA ensure that eachprogram is not only a program of study but alsoone of personal development for all students.Enjoy learning with us!2013 HandbookAbout The Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre [NAA]Council for Private EducationNAA Mission, Vision, ValuesThe University of AdelaideUniversity of Adelaide ContactsThe Ngee Ann KongsiNAA ContactsNAA Learning FacilitiesInteractive Learning in SingaporeOccupational Health, Safety, and Welfare IssuesNAA Scholarship and NAK ScholarshipCommunication with theUniversity of Adelaide and NAAImportant Dates for EnrolmentFee Protection Scheme & Medical InsuranceDiscontinuation (Withdrawal) From ProgramProgram TransferPlanning and Organising Your StudiesAccess to the University of Adelaide ResourcesComputer Science E-ResourcesCourse AssessmentSubmitting AssignmentsExaminationsModified Arrangements for CourseworkAssessmentReplacement/ Additional Assessment (R/AA)Application for CreditAcademic PerformanceReview of Academic ProgressAcademic Honesty and Assessment ObligationsStudent Feedback/Complaint and Grievance ResolutionProcessNAA Refund PoliciesNAA Confidentiality & Security Information PolicyManner and Purpose of Personal Information CollectionStudent Experience of LearningUniversity PoliciesStudent Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT)PolicyGlobal NetworkPastoral Counselling FrameworkCareer ServicesGraduation / Alumni / Perpetual EmailGraduate Certificate in Business AdministrationGraduate Diploma in Business AdministrationMaster of Business AdministrationMaster of Applied FinanceGraduate Certificate in Applied Project ManagementGraduate Diploma in Applied Project ManagementMaster of Applied Project ManagementGraduate Certificate in EducationGraduate Diploma in Educational StudiesMaster of EducationGraduate Diploma in Computer ScienceBachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor of Innovation and EntrepreneurshipBachelor of NursingBachelor of Commerce122344556671011111314141516181919202121222324252626282828292929293031363942454850522013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 1

About The Ngee Ann-AdelaideEducation Centre [NAA]www.NAA.edu.sgNgee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre (NAA) isa joint venture partnership between two of theoldest and most respected institutions in the AsiaPacific region: the Ngee Ann Kongsi and theUniversity of Adelaide.The vision of the partners is to provide ahigh quality educational facility in Singaporecombining undergraduate and postgraduateacademic programs with applied executiveand professional development courses taughtby experienced academics, consultants andprofessionals.Since its inception in 1998, the Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre has, through itsprograms, produced some of Singapore’sleading talents in local businesses, multinationalcorporations and government agencies.Many more students have benefited from theirinvestment in these programs and moved on togreater heights in their respective careers.Council for Private Educationhttp://www.cpe.gov.sgIn alignment with the Singapore Private EducationAct 2009, a Council for Private Education (CPE)was established in Singapore to regulate theprivate education sector. All Private EducationInstitutes (PEIs) are required to comply with theregulations under the new Act in order to operate.NAA is registered as a Private EducationInstitution under the provisions and regulationsof the Private Education Act 2009 in Singapore.The registration period is valid for 4 years from 14September 2010 to 13 September 2014.Registration number: 199703922R.All teaching faculties assigned to teach at NAAare required to submit their academic andprofessional qualifications for approval prior totheir teaching assignments.22013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

NAA Vision, Mission, and ValuesOur Vision is to be recognised as an Asia Pacific Centre of research and teachingexcellence, committed to educating and developing future leaders.Our Mission is to educate the leaders of tomorrow through providing a distinctive Asia-Pacific educational and cultural experience.The Values and Culture that underpin Ngee Ann Adelaide as an institution and themanner in which it goes about its business are reflected in the following:Excellence:We pursue excellence in research, teaching and learning.Leadership:We nurture leadership in our staff and our students.Innovation:We encourage innovation through providing a stimulating place to work and study.Teamwork:While individuality is expected, we encourage teamwork in our students and staff.Ethics:We expect the highest ethical students and staff behaviour in research, teaching andlearning.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 3

THE UNIVERSITYOF ADELAIDEUNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE CONTACTSWith more than 130 years of excellence ineducation, the University of Adelaide isone of Australia’s oldest and mostprestigious tertiary institutions.Since its establishment in 1874, theUniversity has developed a reputation forexcellence in teaching, learning andresearch, with major strengths inagriculture, wine and food, biologicalsciences, physical sciences, healthsciences, information technology andtelecommunications, environmentalsciences and social sciences.The University is associated with 5 NobelLaureates, has produced 106 RhodesScholars and 122 Fulbright Scholars, andis a member of the Group of Eight -Australia’s leading research-intensiveuniversities.At the heart of the University’s vision,achievement and impact is a belief that theexperience of the student is fundamental,and that research and high qualityteaching have a symbiotic relationship thatunderpins and characterises the finestuniversities in the world.The University of Adelaide is committed toproducing graduates recognisedworldwide for their creativity, knowledgeand skills, as well as their culture andtolerance.www.adelaide.edu.auBUSINESS SCHOOLMaster of Applied FinanceMaster of Business AdministrationGraduate Diploma in Business AdministrationGraduate Certificate in Business AdministrationBachelor of CommerceStreet address:The University of Adelaide Business SchoolThe University of Adelaide12th Floor, 10 Pulteney StreetAdelaide, SA Australia 5005Acting Dean of SchoolProfessor Ralf ZurbrueggE: ralf.zurbrugg@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8223 4782Postgraduate Program DirectorDr Chee CheongE: chee.cheong@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8223 4782MBA Program DirectorMr Damian ScanlonE: damian.scanlon@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8313 4651Undergraduate Program DirectorDr. Lisa PowellE: lisa.powell@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8313 0103www.business.adelaide.edu.au/SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCEBachelor of Computer ScienceGraduate Diploma in Computer ScienceStreet Address:School of Computer ScienceThe University of AdelaideInnova21 BuildingAdelaide, SA Australia 5005Head of SchoolProfessor David SuterE: david.suter@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8303 4729Program CoordinatorDr Facundo MemoliE: facundo.memoli@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8313 4486www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONMaster of EducationGraduate Diploma in Educational StudiesGraduate Certificate in EducationStreet Address:School of EducationThe University of Adelaide9th Floor, 10 Pulteney StreetAdelaide, SA Australia 5005Head of SchoolProfessor Tania AsplandE: tania.aspland@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8313 3604Postgraduate CoordinatorDr Igusti DarmawanE: igusti.darmawan@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8303 3604www.education.adelaide.edu.au/ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COMMERCIALISATIONAND INNOVATION CENTRE (ECIC)Master of Applied Project ManagementGraduate Diploma in Applied Project ManagementGraduate Certificate in Applied Project ManagementBachelor of Innovation and EntrepreneurshipStreet Address:Entrepreneurship, Commercialisationand Innovation CentreThe University of AdelaideLevel 1, Engineering SouthAdelaide, SA Australia 5005Acting Director, ECICDr Allan O’ConnorE: allan.oconnor@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8313 7422Project Management Program DirectorProfessor Vernon IrelandE: vernon.ireland@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 2 9209 4113Undergraduate Program DirectorMr Gary HancockE: gary.hancock@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8303 0125www.ecic.adelaide.edu.au/Based on Times Higher Education, QS andJiao Tong Rankings, the University of Adelaidehas consistently been ranked in thetop 1% of universities in the worldSCHOOL OF NURSINGBachelor of NursingStreet Address:School of NursingLevel 3, Eleanor Harrald BuildingRoyal Adelaide Hospital, North TerraceAdelaide, SA Australia, 5000Head of SchoolProfessor Alison KitsonE: alison.kitson@adelaide.edu.auT: +61 8 8313 3594Program DirectorMs Tiffany ConroyE: tiffany.conroy@adelaide.edu.auT: +618 8303 3595www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/42013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

THE NGEE ANNKONGSINGEE ANN-ADELAIDEEDUCATION CENTRETheNgeeAnnKongsiThe Ngee Ann Kongsi is a foundationwhich is actively involved in educational,cultural and welfare activities. Foundedin 1845 by Chinese immigrants of theTeochew dialect group, the Ngee AnnKongsi was formally incorporated inSingapore under the Ordinance Act in1933. The Kongsi has grown from acommunity bound by a common heritageand genuine concern for the welfare of itsmembers to a foundation that now servesthe community regardless of race, religionor social status.The Kongsi has played a significant role ineducation in Singapore. In 1940 itestablished a primary school formerlyknown as Ngee Ann Girls’ School, whichwas subsequently renamed Ngee AnnPrimary School; in 1953 it assumed themanagement of Tuan Mong High Schoolwhich was renamed Ngee Ann SecondarySchool; and in 1963 it established atechnical college which is now known asthe Ngee Ann Polytechnic.The Ngee Ann Kongsi awardsscholarships and bursaries to talentedand deserving students in its schools andlocal tertiary institutions, to the value ofapproximately SGD400,000 each year.In 1993, Ngee Ann City, a shopping andoffice complex along Orchard Road inSingapore, was completed. The returnsfrom this property enable the Ngee AnnKongsi, through its subsidiary NgeeAnn Development Pte Ltd., to continuecontributing to the welfare needs ofthe elderly and the less privileged.Furthermore, the Kongsi contributesgenerously to the development of the artsand culture in Singapore.www.ngeeann.com.sgNGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE CONTACTSGeneral ManagerMs LIM Mei MeiE: meilim@NAA.edu.sgAcademic Director, Singapore OperationsProfessor Noel LindsayE: noel.lindsay@adelaide.edu.auPROGRAM MANAGEMENTProgram Management ManagerMs LAW AngelinaE: angelinalaw@NAA.edu.sgUNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSProgram ExecutiveMr YEO Ronald BCompSc, BInnov&EntrepE: ronaldyeo@NAA.edu.sgMs LAU Sherry BNursingE: sherrylau@NAA.edu.sgProgram Management TraineeMs Shirin Bte Abdul Rahman BComE: shirin@NAA.edu.sgPOSTGRADUATE PROGRAMSProgram ExecutiveMs PUAI Corrine MBA, MAPME: corrinepuai@NAA.edu.sgMs LAU Sherry MEdE: sherrylau@NAA.edu.sgProgram Management TraineeMs WEE Lijuan MAFE: lijuan@NAA.edu.sgSTUDENT LEARNING SERVICESManagerMs LAW AngelinaE: angelinalaw@NAA.edu.sgProgram AdministratorMs NEO Poh YeeE: pohyeeneo@NAA.edu.sgProgram Management TraineeMs Shirin Bte Abdul RahmanE: shirin@NAA.edu.sgMs WEE LijuanE: lijuan@NAA.edu.sgSTUDENT SERVICE CENTREStudent Service Centre ManagerMs YONG ElenaE: elenayong@NAA.edu.sgStudent Service Centre ExecutiveMr LEE Hsiang WeiE: hsiangwei@NAA.edu.sgStudent Service Centre AdministratorMs CHUA Siew CheunE: siewcheun@NAA.edu.sgMs TAN Bee HongE: beehong@NAA.edu.sgFINANCE & ADMINISTRATIONAccountantMs NG DorisE: dorisng@NAA.edu.sgMARKETING COMMUNICATIONSSenior Marketing Communications ExecutiveMs LEE LynnetE: lynnetlee@NAA.edu.sgMarketing Graphic DesignerMs NG Yee ChooE: yeechoo@NAA.edu.sgStreet address:Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre97 Tank Road, Level 3, Teochew BuildingSingapore 238066T: +65 6738 2910 F: +65 6738 3314www.NAA.edu.sgOFFICE HOURSMonday to Friday 9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.Saturday 9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.STUDENT SERVICE CENTREMonday to Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.Friday 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.Saturday 9.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.Sunday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.The Office and Student Service Centre do notoperate on Public HolidaysE: studentservice@NAA.edu.sgStudent Engagement & International Relations ExecutiveMs SING CarolynE: carolyn@NAA.edu.sgWHO TO CONTACTIf teaching faculty have particular issues relatingto teaching resources support, please contactStudent Service Centre or Student Learning Services.Enrolment advice such as choice of courses andsequence of enrolment is provided by the ProgramManagement staff.You may also contact the Academic Director.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 5

NAA LEARNING FACILITIESStudent facilitiesThe Student Hub on Level 3 and Student Loungeon 4 are available on weekdays and weekendsinclusive of Public Holidays from 9.00 a.m. to10.00 p.m. Your cooperation in keeping thestudent and teaching areas in a cleanand tidy condition will ensure a pleasantworking environment for all students.After hours use of facilitiesDiscussion Rooms may be booked for aminimum of 2 students for private groupstudy or class discussion on weekdays,weekends and on Public Holidays from 9.00a.m to 10.00 p.m. Students must completeand submit their Room Booking Form to theStudent Service Centre by fax at +656738 3314 or email studentservice@NAA.edu.sg at least two working days in advance,up to a maximum of 2 weeks, prior to theday they require the room. A Room BookingForm can be downloaded from the NAAwebsite: www.NAA.edu.sgEach study group is allowed to book up to amaximum of 2 slots per day. Common StudyRooms (#04-13 & #04-17) are available forself study.Computer access is available in the StudentLounge located on Level 4. No booking isrequired. There is wireless internet accesson both Level 3 and Level 4. The wirelesspassword is available on the notice boardsand at the Student Service Centre.Journals and magazinesStudents are welcome to read the journalsand magazines located in the StudentLounge. In order that all students andstaff may have equal access, journals andmagazines are not to be removed unlessotherwise stated for FREE distribution. Yourcooperation in returning them to their correctplace would be appreciated.Student name cardsEach new student will be issued a ‘blank’name card on which to fill in their name. Thecard must be displayed at all times duringclass lessons in order that academic staffmay acquaint themselves with studentsand for students to recognise other classparticipants.Mobile phone policyIt is the policy of the NAA that mobile phones areto be switched to “silent” mode before a classcommences. This will ensure a quality teachingenvironment for all students. Any student whofails to comply with this policy and whose phonein terrupt s the class will be asked to leave theclass immediately. That student will then not beallowed to return to the class for the remainder ofthe session.INTERACTIVE LEARNING IN SINGAPOREInteractive learning is a key element of theUniversity of Adelaide’s Programs. TheUniversity’s programs have a number oflearning components. University coursesare offered in an open learning approach,to ensure ample opportunity for interactivelearning. This involves combining high qualitylearning materials with intensive lecturesessions and face to face class meetings.Orientation SessionThe NAA offers a compulsory orientationsession for postgraduate and undergraduatestudents at different sessions, which gives anoverview of administrative, teaching and studentservices at the NAA, including a mini workshopon plagiarism and access to online resources.Course ProfileFor each course, a Course Profile detailingthe objectives of the course, assessmentdetails and a reading guide is provided.This may be included in the course teachingpack or distributed separately. Given thatthe volume of course materials for mostcourses can be quite large, it is importantto plan and manage your reading to meetthe objectives set by the Course Coordinator.Intensive LectureSessions/TutorialsLecture sessions will be held over intensivesessions. You may download the timetablefrom www.NAA.edu.sg.These intensive lecture sessions are presentedprimarily by lecturing staff from the Universityof Adelaide as well as, for Business Schoolprograms, from its global network of presentersfrom the UK, USA and Europe.The lecture series generally provide for thirtyor more hours of teaching held over two visitsby staff and require students to invest someof their weekday time for group discussion ortutorials where necessary. The sessions aredesigned to enable the lecturer to present thecore material and interact with the students.These sessions may also involve case studies,practical exercises and group discussionunder the direct supervision of the CourseCoordinator. These sessions are identified inthe timetable by the abbreviation: ‘I’.Assessment andExaminationsPlease refer to the Course Profile for theassessment and examination requirementsas it varies from course to course. Theexaminations are identified in the timetableby the abbreviation: ‘E’. You shouldconfirm examination arrangements with theCourse Coordinator of each course at yourfirst intensive session.62013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY, ANDWELFARE ISSUESThe following is an extract from the NAAemergency procedures. Please refer towww.NAA.edu.sg for the updated copy.• Fire Threat• Bomb Threat• Communicable Disease Threat• Earth Tremor Threat• Armed Intruder ThreatFire ThreatNAA Fire Wardens and First Aiders are:All professional staff, lecturers, and studentsare required to be familiar with emergencyevacuation procedures and the designatedevacuation areas. The emergency proceduresare reviewed and updated on a yearly basis.Should there be any occurrences of threat duringcourse of teaching at NAA, lecturers will assumethe leadership in class to ensure minimum panicand provide guidance appropriately.The first aid box is available at Level 4 StudentLounge.Fire WardensMs Angelina LAWE: angelinalaw@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910Ms Doris NGE: dorisng@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910Ms Yee Choo NGE: yeechoo@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910Assistant (Deputy) Fire WardensMr Ronald YEOE: ronaldyeo@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910Team AMr Ronald YEO(Basic First Aid and CPR + AED trained)E: ronaldyeo@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910Ms Shirin Bte Abdul RahmanE: shirin@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910First AidersTeam BMs Elena YONGE: elenayong@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910Mr Hsiang Wei LEEE: hsiangwei@NAA.edu.sg T: +65 6738 2910Teochew Building Emergency Contact ListName of Company: Ngee Ann KongsiAddress : 97 Tank Road Singapore 238066Police : +65 999SCDF : +65 995Non-Emergency Ambulance : +65 1777Security Control Counter at Teochew Building : +65 6835 3013Security Control Counter at Ngee Ann City (24 hours) : +65 6733 0337 / +65 6733 3915Key PersonnelMr BAEY Theng Mong Administrative Secretary T: +65 6737 9555Ms Sonia FOO Deputy Administrative Secretary T: +65 6737 9555Ms CHAN Pei Chun Complex Manager T: +65 6733 0337Mr Tony TAN Complex Manager T: +65 6733 0337Mr FOO Yong Seng M&E Manager T: +65 6733 0337Mr Alvin OOI Senior Facilities Executive T: +65 6733 03372013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 7

Fire Evacuation1. Fire drills are held on a periodic basis.These drills should be treated with theutmost seriousness.2. Occupants in the building are required toobey the instructions of the Fire Wardensand Security Personnel in times of fireevacuation.3. Walk towards “Exit” signages to exit fromthe building.4. A fire extinguisher is provided in every room.Please refer to the instructions to useappropriately.5. In the event when the situation warrants anevacuation of the building• Signal for evacuation will be in the form ofa perpetual ring (2nd alarm) initiated by theSecurity Control Counter.• Do not panic. Please evacuate in anorderly manner using the nearest staircaseand proceedto the designated evacuation area.• Do not use the lifts. Use only thestairway through the “Exit” signages.• Strictly follow any instructions given by theFire Wardens/Security Officers/Police.• In times of emergency, leave all personalitems and evacuate promptly.• Leave all doors and windows CLOSED.This will minimise the spread of the fire.• Leave the lights on but disconnect allelectrical apparatus.• When you are out of the building, walkbriskly to the designated assembly area.• Stay at the assembly area and waitfor further instructions from the SecurityCoordinator.Bomb ThreatReporting a Bomb Threat1. Keep Calm.2. If the threat is by telephone, prolong the callif possible, keep the person talking, and askfor the:• Location of the bomb.• Time set for the bomb to explode.3. Do not replace the handset – this enablesthe call to be traced.4. Treat the threat as genuine and record allinformation for the police.5. If a suspicious foreign object is found,• Do not touch it.• Keep the surrounding area clear.6. If the threat is by letter,• Do not handle the letter more thanabsolutely necessary.• Where possible, the item should be placedinto a plastic pocket to preserve anyphysical evidence.7. Do not use mobile phones or otherelectronic equipment that may trigger adevice: Turn off all mobile phones in thesurrounding vicinity.8. Report to the Security Control Counter onLevel 1 of the Teochew Building.9. The security staff may direct an evacuationfrom the building. A search of the area bysuitably trained security and/or emergencyservices personnel may occur.Bomb EvacuationIn the event of bomb threat where the situationwarrants an evacuation of the building1. Do not panic. Please evacuate in an orderlymanner using the nearest staircase andproceed to the designated assembly area.2. Do not use the lifts. Use only thestairway through the “Exit” signages.3. Strictly follow the instructions given by theSecurity Officer(s)/Police.4. Leave all doors and windows OPEN.This will minimise the effect of any blastshould a bomb explode.5. Leave the lights on but disconnect allelectrical apparatus.6. Exit from the building and stay at theassembly area and wait for furtherinstructions from the Security Coordinator.82013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Communicable Disease ThreatReporting a Communicable Disease Threat1. Should you believe that one of yourclassmates has contacted a communicabledisease, please avoid physical contact withthe person and notify the NAA staff.2. NAA First Aider will contact Security ControlCounter to provide appropriate assistancein the Isolation Room located at Level 2,next to the Maintenance Office.3. In the event of an outbreak which affectsthe general student population, the landlordand NAA will adopt the Singapore Ministryof Health’s Disease Outbreak responsesystem to limit and control the spread ofcommunicable diseases. Communicablediseases include SARS and Influenza A(H1N1).Earth Tremor ThreatResponding to Earth Tremor ThreatWhen earth tremors happen, all tenants/occupants are advised to follow the emergencymeasures below:1. Be calm.2. Take cover under a table if you are insidethe classroom. Keep away from any glasswindows, items made of glass, any hangingobjects, bookcases or tall cupboards.3. Do not use the lift. If you are inside the lift,stay calm and exit immediately when the liftdoor opens.4. Do not use any naked flame in case there isa gas leak.5. Do not be alarmed if the electricity is cut orthe fire alarm systems are activated.6. If you are out in the open, stay there.7. After the vibrations/tremors stopped, items(1) Keep away from any glass windows,made of glass, any hanging objects,and any bookcases or tall cupboards.(2) Help anyone injured.(3) Call the Security Control Counter at Level1 (Tel: 6835 3013) or Police(4) Report any incidents or issues of law andorder to the Security Control or Police.8. Stay at the assembly area and wait forfurther instructions from the SecurityCoordinator.9. If cracks or other structural defectsdevelop after the tremor, inform the BuildingManagement immediately.Earth Tremor Evacuation1. Do not panic. Please evacuate in an orderlymanner using the nearest staircase andproceed to the designated assembly area.2. Do not use the lifts. Use only the stairwaythrough the “Exit” signages.3. Strictly follow the instructions given by anySecurity Officer/Police.4. In times of emergency, leave all personal itemsand evacuate promptly.5. Leave the lights on but disconnect all electricalapparatus.6. Exit from the building and stay at the assemblyarea. Wait for further instructions from theSecurity Coordinator.Armed Intruder ThreatReporting Armed Intruder Threat1. Be calm. Report to the Security ControlCounter at Level 1 (Tel: 6835 3013) or Police2. Seek for cover in areas deemed safe andwhere possible lock the door or secure thearea where you are located.3. If you are out in the open, run to the nearestexit and escape out of the building.Designated Assembly AreaThe Designated Assembly Area is located at the ground level in front of the Teochew Building ordesignated area assigned by the Security Coordinator. Please remain in the Designated AssemblyArea until further instruction from Security Coordinator.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 9

NAA SCHOLARSHIPThe Ngee Ann–Adelaide Education Centreawards scholarships to selected candidatesof the University of Adelaide’s Master ofBusiness Administration, Master of AppliedProject Management, Master of AppliedFinance programs conducted at the NAA.Students are shortlisted for a scholarshipaccording to the criteria below. Thesecandidates are interviewed by the NAAGeneral Manager and Directors, whosubsequently nominate the successfulawardees.Eligibility:• Current student of the University of Adelaideprograms conducted at the NAA.• Students should attain Distinction gradesand above for at least 2 courses in the first 2trimesters from commencement of program.• Students who are currently not in receipt of,or seeking any sponsorship, bursary andscholarship from their employers or anyother organisations.Terms:• This is a bond free scholarship.• The Scholarship is 30% the tuition fee of theenrolled program. The Scholarship recipientis expected to pay the fees for the first halfof the program and the scholarship will payfor the tuition fees for the second half of theprogram.• Satisfactory academic performance isexpected of the scholarship recipient.Scholarship will cease with failure in anycourses in the program.• Enrolment in a minimum of 4 courses peracademic year is required during thecandidature of the program.• Leave of absence of more than 1 trimesteris disallowed.• The duration of the scholarship is for amaximum period of three years with effectfrom the date a student commences in theprogram. It is expected that the scholarshiprecipient will complete the program in alesser period of time.• The awards of scholarship will be withdrawnif it is found that the information given in theapplication form is untrue or inaccurate.• If no suitable candidate can be determined,no award will be made.• The Panel’s decision is final.NAK SCHOLARSHIPPeriod of Award:• The duration of the scholarship is for amaximum period of four years with effectfrom the date a student commences in theprogram. It is expected that the scholarshiprecipient will complete the program in alesser period of time.Selection Criteria:• Academic qualifications and performance.• Professional career record.• Financial position.• Potential to contribute to NAA andSingapore business community or society.Selection Procedures:• Candidates will be selected from blocks of 2trimesters’ cohorts.• Eligible candidates will be notified to submitapplications for scholarship.• Only shortlisted candidates will be scheduledfor interviews.• The Panel’s decision is final.These rules and regulations have been approvedby the Directors of NAA, who reserves the right tomake any amendments when necessary.The Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarships areawarded to outstanding candidates admittedinto one of the following Programs offered atNgee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre:• Bachelor of Computer Science• Bachelor of Commerce (inclusive of allspecialisation tracks)• Bachelor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship• Bachelor of NursingEligibility:• Applicants who have completed theirdiploma from approved institutions• Have been admitted into the programslisted above• Good conduct with academic and /orprofessional supervisors’ references• Outstanding academic results• Financial position• Students who are currently not in receipt of,or seeking any sponsorship, bursary andscholarship from their employers or anyother organisations.Terms:• This is a bond free scholarship.• The total value of the award is S$5000.• The number of scholarships awarded for theProgram each year will be at the solediscretion of Ngee Ann-Adelaide EducationHoldings.• Satisfactory academic performance isexpected of the scholarship recipient.Scholarship will cease with failure in anycourses in the program.• Successful applicant can receive only oneaward within the same academic year fromNgee Ann Education Holdings or otherorganisation.• The awards of scholarship will be withdrawnif it is found that the information given in theapplication form is untrue or inaccurate.• More than one application may besubmitted from members of one family butonly one award may be given per family.Period of Award:Each award is tenable for the whole programperiod.Selection Procedures:• Shortlisted candidates shall be notified forinterviews after the release of their results fromthe first trimester/ semester/ term of studies.• The Panel’s decision is final.These rules and regulations have been approvedby the Directors of Ngee Ann EducationHoldings, who reserves the right to make anyamendments when necessary.102013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

COMMUNICATION WITH THE UNIVERSITYOF ADELAIDE AND NAAWebmail / GmailThe University email system is the main modeof communication to students. Your emailaddress follows the rule:firstname.lastname@student.adelaide.edu.auThe University provides you with a free emailaccount which is created when you enrol. With itscurrent upgrade of online services, the Universityhas collaborated with Google to provide itsstudents with the Gmail account.Students can access their email at any of theNAA’s computing labs, or at any computerconnected to the Internet. If you have a workor personal email account that you wouldAnnouncements on MyUniprefer to use, you must arrange to have yourUniversity email account redirected.More information can be found by visitingwww.adelaide.edu.au/its/online/email.It is advised that you check your studentemail account daily to ensure you donot miss any important information.To log on:www.adelaide.edu.au/its/webmail/If you require any assistance, please contactthe ITS Helpdesk in Adelaide on +61 8 83033000, Monday to Friday (except holidays)8.00am to 6.00pm Adelaide time.The following applies to all programs except the Bachelor of Computer Science program, which doesnot utilise MyUni. Course-related announcements such as class and examinations reminders, collectionof study guides and assignments, release of examination results will be posted on MyUni, or for Bachelorof Computer Science students in the Computer Science forums. Students will also receive an emailvia their UoA student email account.Setting your email FORWARDI have a GoogleApps accountTo forward FROM your GOOGLE APPS STUDENTaccount TO your preferred email account via thefollowing link and then follow the steps as listed:www.adelaide.edu.auStudentsMailYour username is your student number,prefixed with the letter ‘a’Password is as per your Access.Adelaide accountClick on SETTINGS in the top right-hand cornerClick on FORWARDING and POP/IMAPSelect “Forward a copy of incoming mail to”and enter your work or home email address towhich you would like your student email forwardedSelect “Delete Gmails” copy from the drop downmenu so your student box doesn’t eventually fill upClick “Save Changes”.IMPORTANT DATES FOR ENROLMENTCritical dates are shown in the table below or can be accessed at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/critical_dates_2013/2013 AMENDMENT TO ENROLMENTSB.Innovation & Entrepreneurship, M.EducationBeginning of Term DateLast Day to Add Courses OnlineCensus DateWithdraw No Fail (WNF) DateWithdraw Fail (WF) DateB.Commerce, B.Computer Science, M.Business Administration,M.Applied Finance, M.Applied Project ManagementBeginning of Trimester DateLast Day to Add Courses OnlineCensus DateWithdraw No Fail (WNF) DateWithdraw Fail (WF) DateTerm 128 Jan11 Feb15 Feb24 Mar19 AprTrimester 104 Jan18 Feb22 Feb05 Apr03 MayTerm 222 Apr06 Apr10 May11 Jun05 JulTrimester 227 May10 Jun14 Jun26 Jul23 AugTerm 315 Jul29 Jul02 Jul03 Sep27 SepTrimester 309 Sep23 Sep27 Sep01 Nov29 NovTerm 407 Oct21 Oct25 Oct26 Nov20 DecGlossaryCensus Date : last day for a student to withdrawfrom a course without incurring any academicpenalty on the transcript.Withdraw No Fail (WNF) Date : last day for astudent to withdraw from a course without failing,however a WNF notation will be recorded againstthe enrolment.Withdraw Fail (WF) Date : last day for a studentto withdraw from a course with a WF notationagainst the enrolment.Fail (F) : If you withdraw from a course after theWF dates, you will incur a Fail grade.*Any amendments to your enrolment online issubjected to Adelaide’s timing. Please note thetime difference between Singapore and Adelaide.Deadline for PaymentNot later than 12 days prior to commencement date of the course,or otherwise stated. Please refer to time-table for payment date.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 11

Fee Protection SchemeThe Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) serves toprotect students’ fees in the event a PrivateEducation Institution (PEI) is unable to continueoperating due to insolvency, and/ or regulatoryclosure. The Fee Protection Scheme alsoprotects students if the private educationinstitution fails to pay penalties or return feesto the students arising from judgement madeagainst it by the Singapore court.PEIs must subscribe to an insurance schemeapproved by Council for Private Education. Thereare two types of insurance schemes: Industrywidecoverage (IWC) and the Fee ProtectionScheme (FPS).NAA is insured under Industry-Wide Course FeeProtection Insurance Scheme in compliance withthe requirement by Council for Private Educationunder the Enhanced Registration Framework.Lonpac Insurance Bhd is the appointed FPSinsurer. Policy No.: Z/12/BM01/000292.Medical InsuranceIt is compulsory for ALL full-time students to havemedical insurance coverage for hospitalisation,outpatient and related medical treatment for theentire duration of studies.Students opting to purchase the MedicalInsurance arranged by NAA will be coveredthroughout the program duration. The annualmedical insurance fee is non-refundable.There are exemptions for Singaporeans,Permanent Residents and non-Student Passholders if they are covered by their own medicalinsurance plan. Students who choose to opt outof the medical insurance are to show proof oftheir own medical insurance before making adeclaration in the PEI-student contract to opt outof the medical insurance scheme. Failing which,the student will be required to opt in for NAA’sappointed insurer. AXA Insurance Singapore PteLtd has been appointed as the provider.Leave of Absence & DiscontinuationA student granted “Leave of Absence” by theNAA is not required to pay course fees for theperiod of absence. Student has to submit theLeave of Absence application form which isavailable on NAA website. Leave will usuallybe granted for a minimum of one trimester /semester / term, and usually no later than oneacademic year.For a student on more than 12 months of“Leave of Absence”, an administrative fee ofS$107(inclusive of GST) will apply uponre-application into the Program. A new Letter ofAcceptance has to be signed based on the newcourse fees (if applicable).Applications by international students aresubjected to the ICA’s policies. Please visit thefollowing links for more information.• http://www.ica.gov.sg/• http://www.ica.gov.sg/data/resources/docs/Visitor%20Services/STP_Notes1f.pdfNotes• Due to timetabling constraints, the teachingintensives and examinations for somecourses may not fall entirely within theofficial term/ trimester/ semester dates.• Please note all enrolment dates areestablished by the University. It is notpossible to alter the dates or to allowexceptions.• Trimesters consist of a 16-week teachingperiod that typically involves 2 teachingintensives and 1 exam session.• Terms consist of a 12-week teaching periodthat typically involves 2 teaching intensivesand 1 exam session.• Semesters consist of a 15-week teachingperiod, involving 3 intensive lecture sessions,regular tutorials and 1 assessment sessionwhich may include examinations, and/orstudent presentations.IMPORTANT NOTEPlease be advised that NAA reserves theright to revise the policies governing thewithdrawal and late payment penalty fromtime to time. Notification will be given byemail on any revision of the policies. Arevised student contract will be required tobe endorsed by both parties.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 13

DISCONTINUATION(WITHDRAWAL) FROM PROGRAMDiscontinuation (Withdrawal) means thestudent contract is terminated and the studentis no longer a student of NAA and theUniversity of Adelaide.Student is required to submit theDiscontinuation Form, Notice of CancellationForm and the Letter of Approval (For studentsbelow age of 18) in person to the ProgramManagement staff. Please note that you are alsorequired to drop course via Access Adelaide ifyou are currently enrolled in course.The Program Management staff willacknowledge within 3 working days. If youwish to apply for a refund of the course fee,please refer to the NAA Refund Policies.NAA will process the application fordiscontinuation within 7 working days.For international students: Students are requiredto surrender their Student’s Pass to the NAAStudent Service Centre for cancellation within3 working days from the date of cessation ortermination of their study.PROGRAM TRANSFERTransfer of program means a student changesthe program of study but remains as a studentof NAA.Programs with the same entry requirements:Student is required to complete the OffshoreInternal Program Transfer Form. For studentsbelow the age of 18, the Letter of Approvalmust be submitted together with the OffshoreInternal Program Transfer Form in person tothe Program Management staff.Programs with different entryrequirements:The student will be briefed on the entryrequirements (where applicable) and has tosubmit the Application Form to apply for thenew Program.The University of Adelaide will review andconfirm on the application.For successful program transfer application,students will have to submit the discontinuationform to discontinue from the current program.The original student contract will be terminatedand the student is required to sign a new setof Letter of Acceptance and NAA PEI-StudentContract.142013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

PLANNING ANDORGANISING YOUR STUDIESIMPORTANT NOTES• The course advice presented below is of ageneral nature and must be read inconjunction with your Letter of Acceptanceand the appropriate rules for your programof study.• Not all courses in each program areavailable to students studying at the NAA.• Every effort is made to offer enoughcourses to permit some choice within eachprogram.It is important that you plan and organiseyour study program carefully. If you have anyconcerns you should contact the ProgramManagement staff at the NAA Officeor your Program Director.How many courses to enrol inNAA does not make a rigid distinctionbetween “full-time” and “part-time” studentsand allows students to determine their ownstudy load. Students are responsible toensure that they only enrol for courses whichthey are able to attend the classes and toverify that they meet the pre-requisite andassumed knowledge stipulated in theprogram timetable.Students may seek advice from the ProgramManagement staff for a study plan.Required Commitment byParticipantsAll award programs require a significanttime commitment by participants. Since thecourses presented contain the same materialsas taught in Adelaide (with the exception ofprograms not currently offered at Adelaide)and the assessments require the samestandards to be achieved, participants areexpected to make the same time commitmentas a student studying in Adelaide. The timecommitment expected is up to 13 hoursper week for an individual course. Manyparticipants undertake the program on a part-timebasis, doing a one/ two course(s)per term/ trimester.This flexibility enables them to integrate theirstudies with their work, lifestyle and familycondition.The assessment weightings for courses taughtin the NAA and Adelaide are identical :-i. Group assessment tasks – no more than30%ii. Participation – no more than 10%iii. Self or peer assessment – no more than10%iv. Any single item of summative assessment –no more than 70%The only significant difference between thecourses taught in NAA and Adelaide is thescheduling of classes. Lectures for NAAcourses are usually presented over twointensive weekends and the assignment workfor NAA courses may be repackaged as two orthree major submissions rather than a largernumber of smaller assignments. Pleaseconfirm details for each course in the CourseProfile.Class attendance requirementsClass attendance is critical in the educationalexperience of the Adelaide programs. Studentswho missed more than 20% of the intensiveclasses for a course will be expected to givereasons for their continued enrolment in thecourse. For international students: To fulfillthe Immigration & Checkpoints Authority ofSingapore (ICA) attendance requirements,international students are required to maintain90% attendance. The school is not liable to makeprovision for lesson(s) which the student missed.Approval for absence must be sought in writingand obtained from NAA Program ManagementStaff, and Course Coordinator/ Lecturer.International students are subjected to the ICA’spolicies. Please visit the following links for moreinformation.• http://www.ica.gov.sg/• http://www.ica.gov.sg/data/resources/docs/Visitor%20Services/STP_Notes1f.pdfClass size policyGenerally class sizes will range froma minimum of 15 to a maximum of 60.However, in some circumstances it may benecessary to go above these limits, or below(e.g. to ensure a viable study program for aparticular intake). Exceptions include theComputer Science course, SoftwareEngineering and Project which can onlyaccommodate much smaller classes andthe Bachelor of Nursing where the student:teacher ratio is prescribed by the SingaporeNursing Board. Where the timetable allows,students from different intakes may mix inclasses.When all available places are taken ina course, further enrolment in the course willbe suspended. This is to allow the ProgramManagement staff to manage a list of studentswaiting to enrol.Applying for assignment extensionsExtensions will only be given for medical or otherextenuating circumstances. Requests forextensions must be emailed to the CourseCoordinator, with a copy to ProgramManagement staff at the NAA, before thedue date. Each request will be assessed onits merits. Late assignments (without priorarrangement) may be penalised at the lecturer’sdiscretion. While the University is sensitiveto problems that might arise from time totime, students must submit their work at thedesignated time to ensure a fair and equitablesystem. Please refer to the section on ‘ModifiedArrangements for Coursework Assessment’.School of Computer Sciencelate penaltiesThe School of Computer Science policyon late penalties sets a cap on the markawarded to an assignment submission basedon how late it is. For each day, or part daylate, the maximum mark that can be awardedis reduced by 25%. No penalty applies if themark that would have been awarded is lessthat the maximum permitted. The followingtable shows how the policy would apply todifferent ranges of marks over a 4 day period.COMPUTER SCIENCELATE PENALTIESON TIMENOPENALTY0246810LATE1 DAYmax 7.502467.57.52 DAYSmax 50245553 DAYSmax 2022.52.52.52.54 DAYSSchool of Nursing late penaltiesLate submission without an approved extensionwill be penalised at the rate of 10% of availablemarks for each day after the due date. Worksubmitted more than ten days after the due datemay be returned unmarked.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 15000000

ACCESS TO THE UNIVERSITY OFADELAIDE RESOURCESYou can then view and print your unofficialtranscript for the year, and check any upcomingenrolment details.UNIFIED, the Student Portal is a gateway toall student resources in one location. Itoffers an integrated, personalised workingenvironment through single sign on(eliminating the need for multiple logins),simplified navigation and reducedsearching to find the desired information orservice. To log on, go towww.unified.adelaide.edu.auFeatures include:• Access core systems like MyUni, AccessAdelaide, CS Forums• Email messages from the university• Calendar displaying critical dates• Library catalogue search and library newsStudent ID & PasswordsTo log into the University of Adelaide’s onlineenvironment, you will need to use yourstudent ID (username) and password. Youcan find your username and password onyour welcome letter. Your student number islocated on the top left of the letter. At thebottom of the letter, you will find a series ofnumbers and letters which form yourpassword. When you enter your student ID,you will need to add the prefix ‘a’(e.g.a1234567). After your first log on, youcan change your password to your ownliking. If you have misplaced your welcomeletter or cannot remember your password inthe future, you will need to have yourpassword reset by the Student Centre. Forfurther details, please contact the NAAStudent Centre directly at 6738 2910 or emailstudentservice@NAA.edu.sgOnline EnrolmentsAll students enrolling for undergraduate andpostgraduate coursework awards will enrolonline via the University’s Access Adelaideat the UNIFIED portal.Before logging on to Acess Adelaide, it isrecommended that you plan your enrolmentfor the entire year. While planning your enrolment,you will need to keep in mind the pre-requisitesof particular courses. You will be expectedto complete an Enrolment Checklist prior toenrolling in courses. This is a series of 7 stepsranging from checking and entering youraddress to entering your expected graduationyear.When enrolling in a particular class, you will berequired to enter a unique class number. Thiscan be found on your timetable. If you do nothave a copy of the timetable, please contact theProgram Management staff at the NAA Office ordownload it from the NAA websitewww.NAA.edu.sg.The Online Enrolment Guide will help youto navigate your way through the onlineenrolment process. This booklet will beincluded in your Orientation pack. It isalso available on the NAA website.Important Enrolment Informationfor all studentsWhen amending your enrolment it is veryimportant that you are fully aware of thecensus dates and the related penalties thatapply. Please refer to Important Dates forEnrolment in this handbook.*Any amendments to your enrolment online issubjected to Adelaide’s timing. Please note thetime difference between Singapore and Adelaide.Access to ResultsIf you require a copy of your unofficialtranscript for reimbursement purposes etc,you can access this information online:www.access.adelaide.edu.auAnd then follow the steps as listed:• Enter your Username and Password• Select the link Academic ResultsAccess toCourse MaterialsThe standard approach to teachingis that all lecturers will use MyUni -www.myuni.adelaide.edu.au (except forBachelor of Computer Science). Lecturerscan place a variety of materials on MyUniranging from Course Outlines and PowerPointslides to articles of interest and additionalreadings. When new materials are placed onMyUni, the lecturer will email students viatheir student email accounts.Students must be currently enrolled in thecourse, having enrolled via Access.Adelaideto have access to the information on MyUni.Computer Science Course MaterialsThe School of Computer Science maintainsits own course websites. Each course websiteis organised into two levels. The top levelcontains generic information about a coursetogether with a table of links to the coursewebsites for each offering of the course. Thecourse website for a specific offering is passwordprotected but, is accessible using your Universityof Adelaide username and password.To locate the course website for a specificoffering, go to the courses website:www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/courses andselect the link to the course of interest. Thenconsult the table of links under the headingSingapore and select the link for the term inwhich you are enrolled. When prompted, enteryour University username and password to viewthe course offerings website.The course offering website will contain all theinformation you require to study the Bachelorof Computer Science program.This may include:• Lecture schedules• Assessment details• Assignment descriptions• Copies of the lecture slides• Course Outlines• Study guides• Tutorial materials• Textbook lists• Links to useful background materials• Links to other E-Resources.162013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Student ID CardsStudent will be issued with a University ofAdelaide’s student card.The student cards are valid for thecalendar year they are issued. The studentcard displays the personalised student IDnumber which will be used in communicationwith the University and NAA, particularlyfor the generation of results. Please take noteof this number for future reference. The studentcard provides details that are essential for studentaccess to online resources. Theusername for such resources is the studentID and must be prefixed by the letter “a”(e.g. a1071234).If you lose or misplace your student card,the fee required to replace your card is S$30.Access to ElectronicResources at theUniversity of AdelaideLibraryStudents enrolled at the University ofAdelaide are entitled to access electronicresources at the University Library. For detailsabout accessing electronic resources such asjournals, e-books and databases for journaland newspaper articles, see information at theLibrary webpage for Offshore Students at:www.adelaide.edu.au/library/serv/offshore.htmlGeneral Library Resources• Library Website:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/• Interactive tutorials and demos:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/help/tutorials/a) Help! I’m not sure how to interpret my essayquestionb) How do I find articles for my assignmentc) Boolean searching and more (3.53 mins)• Library guides(scroll down to General Databases):http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/articles.htmla) Interdisciplinary databases - indexing /fulltextb) Subject specific databasesc) Newspaper databasesd) Statistics• Google Advanced(e.g.: government reports)http://www.google.com.au/advanced_search?hl=en• Summon Advanced - Library’s searchengine for journal & newspaper articles +eBooks :http://adelaide.summon.serialssolutions.com/advanced• If there is a problem with a link to fulltext:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/help/fberes.htmlSchool of NursingContact Research Librarian: Maureen BellEmail: maureen.bell@adelaide.edu.auSpecific library webpage:http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/nursingRecommended list of resources:a) Step-by-step to searching Nursing literaturefor assignments:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/med/nursing/litsearch.htmlb) Health statistics for assignment:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/med/pubhealth/pubstat.htmlBusiness SchoolContact Research Librarian: Qing LiangEmail: qing.liang@adelaide.edu.auSpecific library webpage:http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/businessRecommended list of resources:a) Business Source Complete: articles,eBooks and reportsb) Mint Global: company financial data andreportsc) Passport GMID [Marketing]: consumer /industry / country - analysis; commentary ;reports; statisticsd) Factiva: mainly newspaperse) Google Advanced: e.g. government reportsSearch webpage by topics:http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/content.php?pid=180308&sid=1516677Search for statistics data:http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/content.php?pid=180308&sid=1516684School of EducationContact Research Librarian: Peter NewnhamEmail: peter.newnham@adelaide.edu.auSpecific library webpage forEducation:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/soc/educ/Recommended list of resources:Databases for Master of Education:a) Education Research Completeb) ERICEntrepreneurship, Commercialisationand Innovation Centre (ECIC)Contact Research Librarian: Kay LeverettEmail: kay.leverett@adelaide.edu.auSpecific library webpage:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/guide/eng/ECIC/Recommended list of resources:Database resources:a) Business Source Complete :articles, eBooks and reportsb) Ei Compendexc) EngineSchool of Computer ScienceContact Research Librarian: Maggie LowEmail: maggie.low@adelaide.edu.auSpecific library webpage:http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/compsciRecommended list of resources:Recommended database/resources:a) ACM Digital Libraryb) Web of Sciencec) ScopusAccess Problems with the LibraryIf you encounter access problems withelectronic resources at the University Library,please email: library@adelaide.edu.au2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 17

COMPUTER SCIENCE E-RESOURCESLocal WebsitesThe School of Computer Sciencemaintains its own course websites(www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/courses), forumsserver (http://forums.cs.adelaide.edu.au/),computer servers, a subversion repositoryserver and a web submission system(https://cs.adelaide.edu.au/services/websubmission/). These can all be accessedusing your University username and password.Forums ServerThe forums server (http://forums.cs.adelaide.edu.au/login) is used within the School tomake general announcements and to providea bulletin board for exchanging informationwith and asking questions of lecturers. Whenyou enrol in a course you should visit theforums server, login using your Universityusername and password. A login link(http://forums.cs.adelaide.edu.au/login)is provided at the top right of your webbrowser’s window.The first time you logon to the forumsserver, you may be asked to complete aprofile page. When you do this please donot attempt to hide your identity. The levelof support you can get in response to yourquestions is much greater if you can be easilyidentified.Once logged in, follow the ‘All courses...’link in the ‘My Courses’ panel to locate thecourse(s) you are currently enrolled in. Thecourses are listed by year level first.The first time you visit the forums pagefor a course you will be asked if you wishto subscribe to the course - click ‘Yes’.Then follow the link for the ‘Forums’ in the‘Activities’ panel at the left of screen. Youcan then choose to subscribe to individualforums so that you will receive email copiesof all posted messages. Alternatively, if anRSS feed is available, you can use yourfavourite RSS reader to keep up to date withthe course.Notes• Ensure the lecturer can easily identifywho you are.• Post questions about course-content tothe forums, do not email the lecturer.• Please aim to be polite to your fellowforum users.• Do not expect instant service, somelecturers are not on line 24x7.Computer ServersThe School of Computer Science maintainsa computer server that is available to allComputer Science students to use. Theserver is named ‘uss.cs.adelaide.edu.au’and can be accessed using secure shell(SSH) from anywhere on the internet usingyour University Username and Password.It is your responsibility to obtain and maintaina copy of SSH for your own equipment.Subversion Repository ServerThe School of Computer Science maintainsa subversion repository server that isavailable to all Computer Science studentsto use. The server is named ‘version-control.adelaide.edu.au’ and can be accessedusing a subversion client using yourUniversity Username and Password. It is yourresponsibility to obtain and maintain a copyof subversion client for your own equipment.You should install the latest stable version.Subversion clients and full documentation canbe obtained from: http://subversion.tigris.org/project_packages.htmlMost assignment work makes use of thesubversion repository server. This provides anumber of significant advantages to students:• A secure backup copy of your work.• The ability to work on more than onecomputer and easily keep all copies up todate.• When you ask questions on the forums,lecturers can consult your code and givemore informed answers.• No work is ever deleted form the repositoryserver, so you can always go back to anearlier working version if you accidentallydelete or corrupt some of your work.182013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

COURSE ASSESSMENTThe curriculum is based on efforts tocombine the most up-to-date research,theory, and practice. To best embody suchleading edge knowledge in courses thatprovide meaningful and applicable outcomesfor our participants, we engage in an ongoingprocess of course improvement.The requirements and deliverables forcourses are diverse. Lecturers createassignments that are best suited to achievingthe specific learning outcomes of theircourses, so you will experience differencesbetween courses. Consequently the typesof assignments that you receive in onecourse should not be the basis for settingexpectations regarding assignments in othercourses. In keeping with the program’s goalof encouraging creativity and innovation, oneaspect of completing course assignmentssuccessfully will be the process of definingthe specific details of how your work willfulfil the requirements of the assignment.Assignments given will not always providestep-by-step instructions on how they areto be completed. This flexibility allows thedevelopment of work that has specific valueand application for you as an individual.Assessment is a core academic activityand an essential component of the learningprocess. Its main purposes are to encouragestudent learning, to make judgements aboutstudent achievements, and to monitor theeffectiveness of the learning environment.The University of Adelaide’s Assessment forCoursework Programs Policy, found at:www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/, sets outthe principles which underpin the University ofAdelaide’s approach to assessment, and themandatory procedures which ensure that theprinciples are implemented.Any questions that participants haveregarding course requirements or theevaluation of assignments should be directedto the relevant Course Coordinator.SUBMITTINGASSIGNMENTSAssessment Cover SheetsThe University of Adelaide requires all studentsto submit a signed declaration with allassignment work that indicates that they haveread the University’s Policy on Plagiarism.In Computer Science courses, the web-basedsubmission systems will present a form thatincludes the required declaration. Studentsmust click on the ‘I Agree’ link to sign thedeclaration and submit their assignment workfor assessment.Most assignments (except for thosesubmitted for Computer Science courses) willbe submitted via MyUni, however, please referto your Course Outline for method of assignmentsubmission as individual lecturers may havepreferred methods for receiving pieces ofassessment.MyUniTo submit your assignments via MyUni usethe following link and instruction:• www.myuni.adelaide.edu.au• Log in with your Student ID and Password• Choose the course for which you need tosubmit the assignment• Select ‘Assignment’ from the course menu• Open the assignment the instructor hasposted• Upload the assignment by clicking‘Browse my computer’• The uploaded assignment will appearbelow the text editor• Select ‘Submit’• Message will appear at the top of the screen• All assignments must include a cover sheet.• For a step-by-step guide please logon to:www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials*Please note the time difference between Singapore andAdelaide. You may wish to confirm if the submission isbased on Singapore or Adelaide’s time.If you experience any technical difficultieswith MyUni please contact the MyUni HelpDesk on Phone: +61 8 8303 3335Assignments must NOT be faxed oremailed to the NAA Office.Please be reminded to keep a copy of yourassignment for each course until you havebeen notified of your final grade for the course.DECLARATIONI declare that all material in thisassessment is my own work exceptwhere there is clear acknowledgementand reference to the work of others.I have read the University Policy onPlagiarism:www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230I give permission for my assessmentwork to be reproduced and submittedto academic staff for the purposesof assessment and to be copied,submitted and retained in a formsuitable for electronic checking ofplagiarism.I AgreeI Do Not AgreeIn some Schools, penalties are imposed forwritten assignments that are over the wordlimit. Late penalties are also imposed forwritten assignments. For details consult theindividual School’s policy.Unless an extension has been granted priorto the date of submission, and for medical orother serious reasons, a late penalty of 10%of total marks per day may be imposed.Computer Science and Nursing studentsshould refer to the late penalties for theirprograms.The School of Computer Science requiresmost assignment work to be submittedusing the web submission system(https://cs.adelaide.edu.au/services/websubmission/). The web submission systemcan be accessed using your University usernameand password. Once logged on you cannavigate to a list of assignments for thecourse(s) you are enrolled in. When youfollow the link you will be presented with theresults of all your previous submissions forthat assignment.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 19

To make a new assignment submission youmust click on the ‘Make A New SubmissionFor This Assignment’ link. This will cause aplagiarism declaration form to be displayedwhich you must accept before a submissioncan be made. The submission is actuallyobtained from a particular directory in yoursubversion repository. Details of whichdirectory to use will be supplied with eachassignment description. A link to the directoryis also displayed on the assignment’ssubmission page so you can check what filesyou are about to submit.Some courses will perform some automaticmarking of your submissions and somewill not. Some courses will allow multiplesubmissions and some will not. You needto read the assignment description carefullyand clarify any questions you have using thecourse’s forums pages.EXAMINATIONSExaminations are held at the end of eachtrimester/ term/ semester. The CourseCoordinator/ Lecturer will inform students ofthe weighting given to each exam in theCourse Profile published in the courseworkbook distributed at the commencementof the course.Evidence of personal communication skillsis an implicit component of the assessmentprocess. Such skills will be judged onassignments, tutorial participation and thefinal examination. Legible handwriting and thequality of English expression are consideredto be integral parts of the communicationprocess where assessment is concerned.It is a student’s responsibility to read theexamination timetable. Misreading the timetableis not accepted as grounds for grantinga replacement examination. The officialexamination timetable will be available on theweb towards the end of each trimester/ term/semester.University staff are NOT permitted toprovide examination times to studentsover the telephone or in response topersonal enquiries. Except in exceptionalcircumstances, and then only with the priorapproval of the Head of School, examinationswill be held only at the time and locationsstated on the timetable.If permission is granted for specialarrangements, the onus is on a student tomake proper arrangements for location, securityof papers and to pay all costs incurred.Students will not be given credit for workcopied from textbooks or other materialsdistributed during courses in the examinationcontext, even if it is considered an open bookexamination.It is the practice of the NAA not toreturn examination scripts to students.However, scripts will be held by the relevantUniversity of Adelaide School for a periodof twelve months following examinationsand students are welcome to discusstheir exam performance with the relevantCourse Coordinator or the NAA ProgramManagement staff. After twelve months thescripts will be destroyed.If a student is scheduled to sit two examsat the same time they may be eligible foralternative examination arrangements.Students must complete the Alternative ExamArrangements application, found atwww.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams andreturn it to the Program Management staff.Students may view their own scripts undersupervision. If a mistake is found, for examplethe marks have been added up incorrectly, are-mark can be requested. If an exam re-markis requested, an alternative lecturer may beassigned. Students are advised that theirmark may go up, it may go down or it maystay the same.Note: “I need one more mark” is not grounds fora re-mark.202013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

MODIFIEDARRANGEMENTS FORCOURSEWORKASSESSMENTThe Modified Arrangements for CourseworkAssessment Policy acknowledges thatstudents who obtain a fail grade in a coursemay warrant a second chance to demonstratethat they have met the learning outcomes ofthat course. The policy extends this safety netto students who fail the last course required tocomplete their academic program. The policyfurther acknowledges that students may beacademically disadvantaged when special needsor unforeseen circumstances impair their abilityto complete assessment tasks by or on thespecified date. Modified arrangements may takeone of three forms:• Assessment Task Extension• Replacement Examination• Additional Assessment – may take any formas determined by the Course CoordinatorGrounds Scope Forms Application DeadlinesMedicalCompassionateExtenuatingWhere an illness or injuryprevents a student attendingan examination or significantlyimpairs their preparation for orperformance at an examination.Where exceptional personalcircumstances prevent a studentattending an examinationor significantly impair theirpreparation for or performance atan examination.Where circumstances beyondstudent’s control seriously impairthe ability to demonstrate truelevel of competence in anassessment task or finalexamination.Usually the impairment will relateto a timing conflict between theobligations required by theextenuating circumstances andthe assessment requirements ofthe course.Information Sheet:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/pdfs/maca_medical_compassionate_info.pdfApplication Form:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/sas/resources/public/form_exam_supp_application.pdfInformation Sheet:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/ exams/pdfs/maca_extenuating_circs_info.pdfApplication Form:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/maca_extenuating_circs_applic_aug2012.pdfAt least 5 businessdays before submissiondate, or if the condition/circumstance happensafter this date, 5 businessdays after the date of thecondition/ circumstancearising.No later than 5business days afterthe conflict is identified.Replacement/ AdditionalAssessment (R/AA)R/AA are offered to provide an opportunity forstudents whose academic performance wasimpaired by circumstances beyond theircontrol in the primary examinations. Schoolsmay offer students another alternative form ofassessment, instead of an exam. Applications forR/AA Modified Assessment arrangements mustbe made on the appropriate forms.Last CourseAcademicWhere a student has failed in onlyone final full-year or one finalsemester course that couldcomplete his or her program for adegree.Where a student’s final result is inthe range of 45-49, an academicarea may choose to offer a R/AAexamination.Application Form:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/maca_last_course_applic_aug2012.pdfYou cannot apply for academicR/AA. Schools will advise studentsif they have been granted a R/AAexam on academic grounds.Within 5 businessdays of the release ofresults.All applications for R/AA must be completedon the official application forms and beaccompanied by credible supportingdocumentation (evidence) when lodged withthe relevant School or Faculty. Medicalcertificates must clearly indicate theapplicable period. R/AA is discretionary.Students are encouraged to attend theprimary exam wherever possible. Generally,the University does not consider minorailments such as colds and respiratoryinfections as grounds for being certified unfitto sit an exam.DECISION, NOTIFICATION AND OUTCOMEYou will be notified of the outcome of yourapplication in writing, usually by email to yourUniversity student email account.If you are granted a Replacement Examination,and you sat the primaryexamination, the mark for your primaryexamination will be cancelled and replaced bythe mark for the Replacement Examination,regardless of whether the latter mark is higheror lower than the original mark, or if the markfor a Replacement Examination results in anoverall Fail grade. Your attendance at aReplacement Examination constitutesacceptance that the mark for the ReplacementExamination will replace the mark for theprimary examination.The results of R/AA offered on academicgrounds will not be graded above the level of50 Pass. Where a R/AA on academic groundsproduces an overall result that is different fromthe primary result, the better of the two resultswill apply.All students will receive a single final result foreach course, whether or not a R/AA wasnecessary to achieve that result. No indicationof the R/AA will appear on your officialacademic transcript.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 21

APPLICATION FOR CREDITCredit is also known as ‘credit for previous study’,‘credit transfer’, ‘status’, ‘recognition of priorlearning’, and ‘advanced standing’.Student’s credit application will only beconsidered if it is accompanied by the followingitems:• an official certified copy of your completeacademic record (academic transcript); and,• syllabus details of the course(s) for which creditis being sought. Students is required to submitphotocopies or printouts of the syllabuses asthey appear in the Calendar/Handbook of therelevant institution for the relevant year; and,• a brief description of the structure of thequalification previously studied, includingstating how many units are required for a fulltimeload (for example, 24 units in one year is afull-time load at the University of Adelaide).Please follow these steps to apply for credit:1. Download and complete the Application forCredit Form from NAA Website. Alternativelystudent may obtain this form in hard copy fromthe Student Service Centre.2. Obtain a complete, original or certified copy ofyour academic transcript (which lists thecourses you have completed and your results).If the academic transcript shows courses forwhich have already received credit, student willneed to provide earlier transcripts showing thegrades received for those courses.3. Obtain syllabus details of the course(s) forwhich credit is being sought and provide abrief description of the structure of thequalification already studied, including thenumber units required for a full-time load.4. Submit the Credit Application form to therespective Program Management staff.Student will receive a letter from the Faculty/School Office outlining the credit transfer granted.The Academic Credit Arrangement Policy isavailable at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3203.222013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCEThe University of Adelaide grading scheme.85-100% High Distinction75-84% Distinction65-74% Credit50-64% Pass49% or less FailNo worksubmitted forassessmentResult PendingContinuingNo FormalExaminationBusiness SchoolFail No SubmissionAn interim resultContinuingNo Formal ExaminationA minimum of 60% of the total value of acourse’s assessment will be devoted toindividually submitted work, which may bein the form of assignments, examinations,presentations, etc. Students must attain, atleast, an average value of 50% for all individuallyassessed items in order to passthe overall course.School of EducationA minimum of 70% of the total value of acourse’s assessment will be devoted toindividually submitted work, which may bein the form of assignments, examinations,presentations, etc. Students must attainat least an average value of 50% for allindividually assessed items in order to passthe overall course.If students do not attain an average valueof 50% for all individual assessed items,they may be required to sit a supplementaryexamination in order to pass the overallcourse. Students will be advised where theyhave not met the individual assessmentrequirements, and a suitable time for asupplementary examination will be arrangedbetween NAA, the Business School orSchool of Education and the student.Assessment Policy ObjectivesThe overall objective of University’sassessment policy is to recognise superioracademic performance and enhancestudent performance through competition.In addition, it is essential, for the purpose ofquality assurance, to maintain a measure ofcomparability on grading across disciplinesand courses, as well as over time.ResultsExamination results can be accessed onlinevia Access Adelaide.Grade DescriptionsThe table below sets out the approach usedin University to assess performance anddetermine grades:HIGH DISTINCTION 85-100%General DescriptionOutstanding or exceptional work in terms ofunderstanding, interpretation and presentation.ReadingStrong evidence of independent reading beyond coretexts and materials.Knowledge of topicDemonstrates insight, awareness and understandingof deeper and more subtle aspects of the topic. Abilityto consider topic in the broader context of the discipline.Articulation of argumentDemonstrates imagination or flair. Demonstratesoriginality and independent thought.Analytical and evaluative skillHighly developed analytical and evaluative skills.Problem solvingAbility to solve very challenging problems.Expression and presentation appropriate to the disciplineHighly developed skills in expression and presentation.DISTINCTION 75-84%General DescriptionA very high standard of work which demonstratesoriginality and insight.ReadingEvidence of reading beyond core texts and materials.Knowledge of topicEvidence of an understanding of deeper and moresubtle aspects of the topic.Articulation of argumentEvidence of imagination and flair. Evidence oforiginality and independent thought.Analytical and evaluative skillClear evidence of analytical and evaluative skills.Problem solvingAbility to solve non-routine questions.Expression and presentation appropriate to the disciplineWell developed skills in expression and presentation.CREDIT 65-74%General DescriptionDemonstrates a high level of understanding andpresentation and a degree of originality and insight.ReadingThorough understanding of core texts and materials.Knowledge of topicSound knowledge of principles and concepts.Articulation of argumentWell-reasoned argument based on broad evidence.Analytical and evaluative skillEvidence of analytic and evalua tive skills.Problem solvingAbility to use and apply fundamental concepts andskills.Expression and presentation appropriate to the disciplineGood skills in expression and presentation.PASS 50-64%General DescriptionSatisfies the minimum requirements.ReadingEvidence of having read core texts and materials.Knowledge of topicKnowledge of principles and concepts at leastadequate to communicate intelligently in the topicand to serve as a basis for further study.Articulation of argumentSound argument based on evidence.Analytical and evaluative skillSome evidence of analytical and evaluative skills.Problem solvingAdequate problem solving skills.Expression and presentation appropriate to the disciplineAdequate skills in expression and presentation.FAIL 0-49%General DescriptionFails to satisfy the minimum requirements.ReadingVery little evidence of having read any of the core textsand materials.Knowledge of topicScant knowledge of principles and concepts.Articulation of argumentNo evidence of ability to construct coherent argument.Analytical and evaluative skillNo evidence of analytical and evaluative skills.Problem solvingNo evidence of problem solving skills.Expression and presentation appropriate to the disciplineRudimentary skills in expression and presentation.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 23

GRADE DESCRIPTIONSGRADEHigh Distinction:85 - 100%Distinction:75 - 84%Credit:65 - 74%Pass:50 - 64%Fail :49% or lessDESCRIPTIONExceptional performance indicating complete and comprehensive understanding of the course matter; genuine mastery of relevant skills;demonstration of an extremely high level of interpretative and analytical ability and intellectual initiative; and achievement of all major andminor objectives of the course.Excellent performance indicating a very high level of understanding of the course matter; development of relevant skills to a very high level;demonstration of a very high level of interpretive and analytical ability and intellectual initiative; and achievement of all major and minorobjectives of the course.Good performance indicating a high level of understanding of course matter; development of relevant skills to a high level; demonstrationof a high level of interpretive and analytical ability and achievement of all major objectives of the course; some minor objectives not fullyachieved.Satisfactory performance indicating an adequate understanding of most of the basic course matter; partial development of relevant skills;adequate interpretive and analytical ability and achievement of most major objectives of the course; failure to achieve some minorobjectives.Unsatisfactory performance indicating an inadequate understanding of the basic subject matter; failure to develop relevant skills; insufficientevidence of interpretive and analytical ability; and failure to achieve major and minor objectives of the course.The columns above indicate what is expected to be taken into account by academic staff when assessing students’ performance and allocating grades toindividual items of assessment.REVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRESSThe University is committed to maintainingthe highest standards in student academicperformance. As part of this commitment,the University monitors the progress of allstudents enrolled in undergraduate andpostgraduate coursework programs in theUniversity. This monitoring identifies studentswith outstanding achievement and studentswith unsatisfactory academic performance.Unsatisfactory Academic ProgressUniversity of Adelaide students are providedwith the opportunity to meet the academicstandards that lead to the conferral of aUniversity of Adelaide award. Studentshave the primary responsibility for theirown academic progress but the Universityrecognises that it is important to identifystudents at risk of making unsatisfactoryprogress so that they can take steps toaddress the impediments to their progressand to improve. If a student’s progressin an academic program is consistentlyunsatisfactory, conditions may be placedon the student’s continued enrolment or thestudent may be excluded from continuingtheir studies in that program. The Universitypolicy, found at: www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1803/, specifies how unsatisfactoryprogress will be identified and addressed.If you are struggling with your academic studiesor any other issue seek assistance as soon aspossible. Your Program Management staff at theNAA can direct you to the relevant person.242013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

ACADEMIC HONESTYAND ASSESSMENT OBLIGATIONSAll academic dishonesty is unacceptable.You must not submit for assessment anyexamination or piece of work that has beencompleted dishonestly.For assessments other than examinations,examples of academic dishonesty include,but are not limited to, the following:(a) Plagiarism, which includes:i. Presenting work that is not your own inany format, without appropriate attribution orreference to the original sourceii. Paraphrasing or copying work that is notyour own, without due acknowledgementby way of reference to the original workiii. Adopting the ideas of others, or thestructure of an existing analysis, withoutdue acknowledgement by way of referenceto the original source.The work of others may be submitted onlywhen use of the work is appropriate and dulyacknowledged.(b) Collusion, which includes:i. Inappropriately assisting other studentsin the production of an assessment taskii. Accepting inappropriate assistance inthe production of an assessment taskiii. Submitting work which is the same orsubstantially similar as another student’spiece of work for the same assessmenttask.Work created with the assistance of othersmay be submitted only when the CourseCoordinator has given prior permission forjoint or collaborative work to be submitted,as specified in the Course Profile.How to Avoid PlagiarismThe issue of plagiarism and what constitutesplagiarism can vary between disciplines. Thefollowing notes are intended to guide studentsso that the issue can be better understood.Written ReportsSome courses will require written reports tobe submitted. Avoiding plagiarism in writtenreports requires more care since by their verynature, written reports tend to be based onconsulting the works of others. The key issueis how the work of others is presented andhow it is acknowledged.If you make a statement in a report thatrequires some justification, then youshould include a reference to one or morepublications that contain material supportingthat statement. The referencing style mayvary between disciplines but it will at thevery least include a marker in the text, eg[1], and at the end of the report a list ofreferenced works indexed by the marker. eg,[1] A.Author, “Very interesting title”, Journal ofWords, Volume 16, Number 2, March 2003,pp34-47. The basic rule is whether you haveprovided all the information available to makelocating the work easy?A more common problem is where you wishto make a point that has already been wellargued in another publication. In this caseone of two approaches should be taken.You can include the original text in quotationmarks, “”, and also include a reference towhere the original text can be found. Thismakes it clear that these words are not yourown work.A much better approach is to identify the keypoints that are being made and use theseto formulate your own argument. Then youwould write your own words to express thekey points you wish to make and includeappropriate references to the original worksto support your argument. It is not sufficientto make minor edits to the original work. Insteadyou must make your own notes and start again.Your own words will have different structure andyou will learn more from the exercise.For further guidance on the expected referencingstyle, please refer to the Communication SkillsGuide.Bachelor of Computer ScienceProgramming AssignmentsMost Computer Science assignments involveprogramming exercises. Programming canprove difficult for new students and it istempting to ask your friends for help. The keyissue is that when you submit a programmingexercise for assessment, it must be yourown work. Therefore, in seeking assistancefrom peers, general discussions of thecourse concepts may be considered goodpractice but no student should be permittedto see another student’s code. The task ofprogramming is a vital part of the learningprocess that underpins much of ComputerScience education. It is extremely importantfor students to do their own programmingand in that way develop the key skills thatwill help them learn the course material andmake them highly sought after employees.It is important to realise that the Universitypolicy does not discriminate between theauthor of a program or another student whojust copies. Both are considered to havecommitted a serious offence and will besubject to the same disciplinary process. Ifstudents keep their code confidential and donot share it with others plagiarism should notbecome an issue.Consequences ofPlagiarism and CollusionThe penalties associated with plagiarism andcollusion are designed to impose sanctionson offenders that reflect the seriousness of theUniversity’s commitment to academic integrity.Penalties may include: the requirement to reviseand resubmit assessment work, receiving aresult of zero for the assessment work, failing thecourse or exclusion from the program.The Academic Honesty and AssessmentObligations for Coursework Students Policyis available on the University websitewww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2302013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 25

STUDENT FEEDBACK/ COMPLAINT ANDGRIEVANCE RESOLUTION PROCESSThe University encourages feedback on allaspects of University life. It recognises astudent’s right to express dissatisfaction orraise a grievance about services providedby the University and NAA, and monitors thenature, progress and outcome of complaints.Complaints, comments and expressions ofconcerns are analysed to identify problemsand improve academic and other services.The Student Feedback/ Complaint and GrievanceResolution Process covers complaints relatingto the delivery of academic services, the deliveryof administrative services and the provision ofsupport services or policies.A student may have a complaint about anindividual action or decision that affectsonly them, or a services or process that alsoaffects other students. Student may bedissatisfied with such issues as:• Academic Issues – refusal of anapplication for replacement assessment,the mark received for an assignment• Non-academic Issues – refusal of anapplication for a refund of tuition fees paid,the administration of their enrolmentLimitation of Student Feedback/Complaint and Grievance ResolutionWhen considering whether or not to proceed witha grievance or appeal, students may need toconsider a range of factors or circumstances thatcan impose practical limitations on the potentialscope and effectiveness of resolution processes.For example, a student’s objecting or disagreeingwith a particular University process or decisiondoes not necessarily mean that the process ordecision is unreasonable or unfair, and does notby itself constitute sufficient grounds for having itchanged, or for appealing against a decisionnot to change it.A student may believe that a particularassignment warrants a high mark, but if twoacademics with expertise in the relevant fieldagree that a lesser mark is appropriate, andthe general processes involved in the markingand re-marking are fair and reasonable, thena University committee or other staff memberis not usually in a position to overrule theacademic judgement that determined the mark.Student Feedback/ Complaint andGrievance Resolution ProcessStudents who wish to raise a grievance orlodge an appeal in regards to an academicor administrative service must adhere to thefollowing:Stage 1: Student completes the StudentFeedback/ Suggestion Form and submit to theProgram Management staff. Student will receivean email acknowledgement within 3 working dayswith an option of phone or face to face informaldiscussion between the Program Managementstaff and the student.If the grievance is unresolved, to proceed to Stage 2.Stage 2: Student lodges a formal complaint viaemail to General Manager or Academic Director,Singapore Operations (whoever appropriate) viaStudent Service Centre.NAA REFUND POLICIES• For Academic Issues – Academic Director,Singapore Operations discusses grievancewith student and if not resolved, refers itto the Program Director. The Program Directordeliberates on grievance and makes adecision.• For Non-academic Issues – GeneralManager discusses issue with student andif it is not resolved, refers to the OperationsGroup Committee. The Operations GroupCommittee deliberates on grievance andmakes a decision.If the grievance is unresolved, to proceed to Stage 3.Stage 3: Student may appeal via the UoA’sStudent Grievance Process at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/grievanceIf the grievance is unresolved, to proceed to Stage 4.Stage 4: If student is still dissatisfied, he/she maylodge a grievance with an external agency forexternal review or appeal. Parties to a dispute willfirst be referred for mediation at the SingaporeMediation Centre, and if the dispute is notresolved through mediation, the dispute will bereferred for arbitration by an arbitrator appointedby the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.Information on the CPE Dispute ResolutionMechanism is available http://www.cpe.gov.sg/for-students/cpe-student-services-centre/disputeresolutionThe NAA student feedback/ complaint andgrievance resolution process is also availableat http://www.NAA.edu.sg/policies/studentgrievance-resolution-process.1.1 Withdrawal for CauseInthe event that any party shall be renderedunable to carry out the whole or anypart of itsobligations under this Agreement for any reasonbeyond the controlof that party, including but notlimited to acts of God, force majeure, strikes, war,riot and any other causes of such nature, then theperformance of the obligations hereunder of thatparty or all the parties as the case may beand asthey are affected by such cause shall be excusedduring the continuance of any inability so caused,but such inability shall as far as possible beremedied with all reasonable despatch. For theavoidance of doubt, this clause shall not apply tocases where:(i) The PEI is declared to be insolvent and/or awinding-up order made or bankruptcy issuedby the Singapore court against the PEI (or, anypartner of the PEI if the PEI is a partnership):(ii) The relevant authority(es) issue(s) an order tocease and/or terminate theoperations of the PEI,or the happening of anything of a similar natureunder the laws of Singapore.Subject to the above, the Student shall beentitled to immediately withdraw from theProgram by giving written notice to NAA ofhis/her intention to do so under thefollowing circumstances.1.1.1 NAA shall inform the Studentimmediately within three (3) days if(i) It fails, for any reason, to commence theprogram on the Program Commencement Date;(ii) It terminates the Program for any reason, priorto the Program commencement Date;(iii) It fails, for any reason, to complete theProgram by the Program Completion Date;(iv) It terminates the Course, for any reason, priorto Program Completion DateNAA shall, within seven (7) days of notifying theStudent in writing of above circumstances (i) to(iv), provide the Student with information anddetails of the alternative Confirmed Programarrangement to allow the Student to make timelyand appropriate decision on the alternativearrangement.1.1.2 Subject to Clause 1.1, the Studentshall be entitled to immediately withdrawfrom the Program by giving written notice to262013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

the PEI of his/her intention to do so if thePEI is in breach of any of its obligations underthis Agreement or fails to perform itsobligation(s) under the circumstances inClause 1.1.1 (i) to (iv)1.2 Refunds for Withdrawal for CauseNAA shall after receiving the Student’sApplication for Refund Form under the Clause1.1, within seven (7) days after notifying thestudent, refund to the student:(i) the Course fee for course(s) enrolled priorto commencement1.3 Refunds for Withdrawal Without CauseThe Student withdraws from the Program forany reason other than those set out in Clause1.1, NAA shall, as soon as practicable afterreceiving the Student’s Refund Form (and inany event no more than seven (7) days afterreceiving such notice) refund to the Studentthe following sums (less any applicable bankadministrative charges properly paid/payable).1.3.1 Withdrawal from the course less than 5days prior to the commencement of the 1stintensive block will be subjected to payment of50% of the course fee plus GST. A refund of50% will only be made upon official submissionof Application for Refund Form via email, postor in person. The student is responsible forwithdrawing himself/ herself from the AccessAdelaide. Please refer to ‘Important Dates forEnrolment’.1.3.2 Withdrawal from the course 5 days orless prior to the commencement of the 2ndintensive block and prior to the examination orfinal assessment date will be subjected topayment of 100% of the course fee plus GST.1.3.3 The computed amount will be deductedfrom the course fee before refund.be subjected to such disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by NAA. In serious cases, thedisciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, suspension or expulsion from the Program.1.5.2 No Refunds: Students who withdraw or who are terminated from the Program as aresult such disciplinary action shall not be eligible for any refund of the Course fee(s) paid prior to thecommencement of the course(s).1.6 Request for Fee RefundThe following conditions must be fulfilled for refund of course fee(s), if any is to be considered:1.6.1 Any request for withdrawal must be submitted in writing with the Application for Refund Form(duly completed) to the respective Program Management staff.1.6.2 Refund will be based on Clause 1.3.1.6.3 Students with medical conditions or face genuine financial difficulties must support their claimswith official documentary evidence to NAA Management for consideration.Student Refund ProcessStudent needs to complete Application for Refund Form (available at www.NAA.edu.sg) and submitsupporting claims/ reason for refund to the Program Management staff. Please note that you are requiredto drop course via Access Adelaide if you have enrolled earlier.The Program Management staff will verify that the Application for Refund Form is completed andcalculates refund amount.NAA’s Finance Department will validate refund amount. (Please refer to Eligibility Criteria in Table 1)You will be notified for collection of cheque received within 7 days from date of the refundapplication if your application is successful.Refund Eligibility CriteriaThe refund of Course Fees will be based the Table 1 as reflected below:TABLE 1 : REFUND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIARefund Amount(inclusive of prevailing GST)100% Administration Fee100% Course Fee(s)Eligibility Criteria for RefundNew student who opts to terminate the PEI-Studentcontract after endorsement of Letter of Acceptanceand within the cooling-off period of 7 days1.3.4 Course materials MUST be returned ingood condition and contain no handwrittennotes. Course material returned in usedcondition will be chargeable at SGD50.1.4 Deemed WithdrawalA student who transfers from the program toanother program with NAA shall, for thepurposes of this Clause 1, be deemed to havewithdrawn from the Program and the provisionsof Clause 1.3 shall apply save as otherwiseagreed between NAA and the Student.1.5 Suspension and Expulsion1.5.1 Disciplinary Action: If the studentmisbehaves or fails to abide by the regulationsand guidelines of NAA issued and notified to thestudent from time to time, the student will100%50%50%50%0%Student’s application to withdraw from courseenrolled or discontinue from program more than5 days from the commencement of the course.Student’s application to withdraw from courseenrolled or discontinue from program less than 5days from the commencement of the course.Student’s application to withdraw from courseattended or discontinue from program after 1stintensive class.Student’s application to withdraw from courseattended or discontinue from program more than5 days from the commencement of the 2ndintensive class.Student’s application to withdraw from courseattended less than 5 days from the commencementof the 2nd intensive class.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 27

NAA CONFIDENTIALITY AND SECURITYINFORMATION POLICYNAA has a confidentiality and security policy on all data kept by NAA.Policy on confidentiality and security:i. Information is protected against unauthorised access;ii. Confidentiality of information is maintained;iii. Integrity of information through protection from unauthorised persons through deliberate or careless action;iv. Integrity of information through protection from unauthorised modification;v. Availability of information to authorised users when needed;vi. Regulatory and legislative requirements will be metThe confidentiality and security policy is clearly communicated to all its students and staff via NAA’s Student Handbook, application forms and emailcorrespondences.NAA recognises its responsibility to collect, manage, use student information appropriately within the prevailing community standards of best practice.MANNER AND PURPOSE OF PERSONALINFORMATION COLLECTION(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)Personal information: Personal information will only be collected if it is required for a lawful purpose directly related to afunction or an activity of NAA, or if the collection of the information is required by law.NAA will take all reasonable steps to ensure that stakeholders’ personal information collected and held by NAA isaccurate, authentic and reliable.NAA will take reasonable steps to inform stakeholders of how it will use the information it has collected.NAA will take reasonable steps to inform stakeholders of the implications of providing and of not providing theinformation.Sensitive information: NAA will only collect sensitive information as required by law or with the individual’s consent.UNIVERSITY POLICIESAcademic Honesty Policywww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230Copyright Guide for Studentswww.adelaide.edu.au/copyright/Information Technology Acceptable Use Policywww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/2783Reasonable Adjustments to Teaching & Assessmentfor Students with a Disability Policywww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/64/Coursework Academic Policywww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669/Rules for Student Conductwww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/33/Student Grievancewww.adelaide.edu.au/student/grievance/Unsatisfactory Academic Progress by Coursework StudentsPolicywww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1803/Plagiarismhttp://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/plagiarismAcademic Honesty Policyhttp://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/Assessment for Coursework Program Policyhttp://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/Postgraduate and Undergraduate Calendarhttp://www.adelaide/edu/au/policies/2923/Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policywww.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101* Please note that the University will update the links from time to time. You may visit Policy Directory / University Policy Frameworkhttp://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/282013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

STUDENT EXPERIENCE OF LEARNINGAND TEACHING (SELT) POLICYOverviewSELT surveys are designed to be an indicatorof learning and teaching practices from thestudent perspective. They are an importantsource of information to inform individualteaching practice, decisions about teachingduties, and course and program curriculumdesign. They enable the University to assesshow effectively its learning environments andGLOBAL NETWORKA. SUMMER &WINTER SCHOOLEach year, the University of Adelaide offersa range of intensive courses that are taughtduring the summer breaks as part of its Summer& Winter School. Students are encouragedto enrol for the Summer & Winter School toaccelerate their study or to catch up on missedor unsuccessfully completed subjects in anexceptional learning atmosphere surrounded bygrand old buildings and historical environs.Summer School usually takes place in January/ February; Winter School is held in June / Julyeach year. Besides the course fees, studentswill have to bear the cost of the travel visa,accommodation and air tickets. Students willhave to ensure that the course fees are paidprior to the trip. Please visit http://naa.edu.sg/global-network/summer-winter-school/ for moreinformation.B. EXCHANGE PROGRAMC. SINGLE TRIMESTER/SEMESTER AT UOAD. TRANSFERRINGONSHOREPASTORAL COUNSELLING FRAMEWORKCAREER SERVICESteaching practices facilitate student engagementand learning outcomes. The purpose ofthis policy is to implement the University’scommitment to collecting, analysing andresponding to student feedback to improvestudent learning experiences and outcomes.NAA adopts the counselling service framework of the University to students enrolled in NAA.Students enrolled in the NAA may seek counselling services from the University of Adelaide via the Student Service Centre.Policy PrinciplesConduct of SELT Surveys1. All aspects of the design, conduct andreporting of SELT surveys must respect therights, privacy and dignity of teachers andstudents involved in the SELT process.2. Student responses must be anonymousand remain confidential.3. At NAA, SELT survey is usually conductedon the last day the final intensive week/weekend of each course.Student may request for an appointment via the Program Management Staff to assist in scheduling an informal consultation with the appropriate staff i.e. theGeneral Manager or Academic Director or Program Director to meet with the Student in addressing the areas of concern.NAA offers students:1. Individual counselling2. Workshops designed to meet the changing need of studentsThe University of Adelaide has developed studentexchange links with a number of overseasinstitutions in North and South America, Europe,Asia and the Pacific. These programs are suitablefor students who wish to study overseas for oneor two semesters and earn credit towards theirUniversity of Adelaide degree. For a list of ourexchange partners, please visit http://naa.edu.sg/global-network/student-exchange/.Students studying in NAA may wish to head overto Adelaide for a semester. Students may enrolfor 3 or 4 courses, with options to select crossdisciplinarycourses.For options A to C:Course fees payable will be based on the NAAfees. This entitlement is only applicable for amaximum of 12-units in total, regardless of thecombination of the options.Where cases are deemed to require professional support, NAA shall provide advice and contact of external professional counsellors who are eitherpsychologists or social workers with extensive counselling experience to arrange for specific support.Self-help resources on study tips and wellbeing are available at http://naa.edu.sg/student-services/pastoral-care/Student may wish to transfer to Adelaide tocomplete the rest of their studies. With theConfirmation of Enrolment, student will have toapply for their student visa. The student visa issubjected to the approval by the immigrationauthorities.Course fees payable will be based on theUniversity of Adelaide international student fees.Miscellaneous fees may apply.NAA has partnered with JobsCentral to provide our students with career opportunities. This can be accessed via our NAA website, under ‘Student Services’.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 29

GRADUATIONThere are three graduation ceremonies eachyear. The Singapore graduation ceremony isheld yearly in March / April, and the Adelaideceremonies are in April and September.March / April ceremonyStudies must be completed by 3rd Trimester/4th Term/ Semester 2 of the previous year.September ceremonyStudies must be completed by 1st Trimester/1st Term/ Semester 1.If you believe you have completed therequirements of the degree, you should consultthe specific Program Rules for the yearin which you were first enrolled (NOT for theyear in which you are completing the degree)to confirm the number of compulsory andelective courses that were required.Effective from mid 2010 most students will nolonger be required to apply to graduate. TheGraduations Office will run an automatedprocess which will identify potential graduands,based on their expected completion date and/or accumulated units completed, and createapplications in Access Adelaide for the studentswho satisfy the criteria. To ensure you areincluded in this process it is important studentsupdate their expected completion date when theirenrolment changes i.e. failed courses, change ofprogram.Note:Students who are not identified as part of theautomated process will need to submit amanual application via Access Adelaide.The Graduations Office will notify students oftheir eligibility or ineligibility to graduate viaAccess Adelaide. Students who are eligiblemust confirm their attendance option to have aparchment issued. Refer to the followingwebsite for the full Graduation process:www.adelaide.edu.au/student/graduationsPlease contact the NAA office for anyenquiries or clarifications at tel: 6738 2910 oremail: registrar@NAA.edu.sgOBTAINING AN OFFICIALACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTStu dents may apply for an official transcript via:www.adelaide.edu.au/faq/view.pl?qid=171Charges for transcriptsOne transcriptA$10.00Four transcriptsA$20.00Additional copies*A$2.00* If ordering at the same time as ordering 4 copiesYour transcript will contain a complete recordof all academic study undertaken at TheUniversity of Adelaide. Please note that if youhave completed all your courses, youracademic transcript will not record that youhave been conferred with your degree untilafter your graduation ceremony.If you choose to’Graduate in Absentia’, youcan select the ‘collect by a third party from thestudent centre’ option. Please key in ‘NgeeAnn-Adelaide Education Centre’ as the personwho will be collecting your certificate.You will be notified once the NAA officereceives the parchments sent by theGraduation Office.ALUMNIWe warmly welcome your continuing connectionwith the University of Adelaide, and the School inwhich you completed your studies.The Adelaide University Alumni AssociationSingapore (AUAAS) is an alumni network forany alumni based in Singapore, in the long orshort term. Alumni include former and currentstaff, former and current students and graduates.Keep in touch with your alma mater andthose people who played a significant rolein your studies and student life. Youcan renew friendships and take an active rolein the rich community life of the Universitythrough social, intellectual and educationalactivities organised by the network andDevelopment and Alumni. The AUAAS meetson average 3-4 times a year, and it is easy tobe involved as much or as little as you like.Join the network by registering with AdelaideonLION (the University’s online community)and adding them into your “My Groups”tag: www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/requestanaccount/Visit www.NAA.edu.sg to download form to joinAUAAS. Alternatively, to become a memberplease contact:Mr Soon Fei Moi, PresidentAdelaide University AlumniAssociation (Singapore)c/o Ngee Ann – Adelaide Education Centre97 Tank Road, Level 3, Teochew Building,Singapore 238066T: 65 6738 2910 F: 65 6738 3314E: auaas@NAA.edu.sgPERPETUAL EMAILPerpetual Email provides graduates with aconstant, portable email address that willremain in use into the future and will assiststudents to maintain a lifetime connection tothe University. While it is not an address witha storage facility, it does provide portability,coupled with the prestige of a University ofAdelaide email address.A Perpetual Email address can also be usedto help University contacts and groups reachgraduates, even if they change jobs or moveoverseas.For further information, please visitwww.alumni.adelaide.edu.auMs Susanne Henry, Executive OfficerDevelopment and AlumniT:+61 8 8303 4276E: susanne.henry@adelaide.edu.auStudent CentreT: +61 8 8303 5208E: student.centre@adelaide.edu.au302013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS INBUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONMASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONThe underlying philosophy of the BusinessAdministration programs is to integrate specificmanagement tools and techniques into ameaningful and comprehensive program ofmanagement education. The programs aredesigned to provide a broadly based educationfor students as managers rather than justthe acquisition of an off-the-shelf set of skills.The aim is to develop program solving andcommunication skills, leadership and teambuilding skills, and critical and analytical abilities,which enable the students to understand betterand deal with complex issues in management ina rapidly changing business environment.The Adelaide MBA, Graduate Diploma andGraduate Certificate in Business Administrationprograms emphasise on the development of theabilities to:• Understand the functional interrelationshipsbetween different parts of an organisationand the broader interaction of theorganisations with its environment• Recognise and act effectively on problemsand opportunities confronting anorganisation• Coordinate and apply for an organisation’sfinancial, physical, technological and humanresources in pursuit of important objectives• Understand and communicate effectivelywith people inside and outside anorganisation• Evaluate current management policies andpractices to develop new ways to improveorganisational effectiveness• Provide strong leadershipSummer SchoolThe Business School runs a Summer Schooleach year where courses are offered inintensive mode. It provides an excellentopportunity for students to experience lifeon campus in Adelaide, and to network witha wide range of Adelaide and internationalMBA students.Summer School is normally held fromsecond week in January and lasts for up totwo weeks. The timetable for SummerSchool is usually available from October.Students are strongly encouraged to enrolin only one course during Summer Schoolas the workload is quite high and willinclude pre-readings and continuousassessment throughout the course.Queries relating to Summer School shouldbe directed to Student Learning Services atNAA in the first instance.SINGAPORE MBA PRIZESDONORNgee Ann-AdelaideNgee Ann-AdelaideKPMGTakashimayaCOURSEMost Outstanding MBA Graduate7013NA Economics for Management7100NA Accounting for Managers7104NA Marketing ManagementStudy Exchange ArrangementsExchange arrangements exist with a numberof management schools in Europe,North-America and Asia through a numberof university-level relationships and specificagreements. Examples include:• European School for AdvancedManagement (ESSAM): www.essam.eu• European Business School (EBS):www.ebs.edu• Leipzig Graduate School of Managements:www.hhl.deThese allow MBA students to undertakecourses at an overseas university and havethe courses credited towards their Adelaidedegree. Further information can be found atthe Professions Student Hub website:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/hub/postgraduate/sae/AWARD (SGD)The above MBA prizes were generously donated by companies that have a close association with theNAA. Prize Rules may be viewed at: www.adelaide.edu.au/prizes/professions/Business School/1000300300300Prizes will be awarded for Singapore MBA courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.MERIT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCESHead of Business School’s List of Top GraduatesThe University’s business programs have beenawarded a five year international accreditationfrom the Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business (AACSB)www.aacsb.edu/accreditation2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 31

Program ArticulationUpon successful completion of fourcourses in the Graduate Certificate inBusiness Administraton (GCBA) studentsmay progress to the Graduate Diploma inBusiness Administration (GCBA). Onsuccessful completion of the GDBAstudents may progress to the MBA12 orMBA Advanced.Leaving the University of AdelaidePrior to Completing Your ProgramIf you have completed at least 50% of yourprogram but need to leave, you may still beeligible to graduate with a University ofAdelaide qualification. We can assist you inchoosing a reputable institution should youwish to continue your studies in a newlocation.Students are eligible to graduate with theGCBA or GDBA, but please note thatshould you elect to graduate with thataward you will then be considered a newstudent when transferring into the nextprogram. You will be liable for the currenttuition fee applicable to the next program atthe time of transfer.DEGREE STRUCTURESMBACompulsary Core Courses• Fundamentals of Leadership• Accounting for Managers• Marketing Management• Economics for Management• Managerial Finance• Managing Contemporary Organisations• Strategic Management• Operations Management• Global Business or approved InternationalBusiness elective or approved study exchangeElective CoursesChoose three (please note that not all electives areavailable every year):• Entrepreneurship• Negotiation Skills• Service Design & Marketing• Company Failure & Renewal• Strategic Brand Marketing• Management of Change• International Marketing• Business LawGRADUATE DIPLOMA INBUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONCompulsary Core Courses• Fundamentals of Leadership• Accounting for Managers• Marketing Management• Economics for Management• Managerial Finance• Global BusinessElective CoursesChoose two (please note that not all electives areavailable every year):• Negotiation Skills• Company Failure & Renewal• Entrepreneurship• Management of Change• Service Design and Marketing• International Marketing• Corporate Strategy• Business LawGRADUATE CERTIFICATE INBUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONCompulsary Core Courses• Fundamentals of Leadership• Accounting for Managers• Marketing ManagementElective CoursesChoose one (please note that not all electivesare available every year):• Negotiation Skills• Company Failure & Renewal• Entrepreneurship• Management of Change• Service Design and Marketing• International Marketing• Corporate Strategy• Business LawFor academic Program Rules, please refer to the University Calendar: www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg/322013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERSCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7100NACourse Value: 3 UnitsParticipants in this course will develop theessential ability of all managers, to usecomplex accounting information as a platformfor decision-making. As the course unfolds,participants will build an increasinglysophisticated level of understanding of thelanguage of accounting and its key concepts. Inaddition the course develops skills in interpretingearnings statements, balance sheets, and cashflow reports. This ability to analyse financialstatements will enable participants to dealmore effectively with strategic options for theirbusinesses or business units.Strong foundations in financial analysis anddevelopment of crucial basic accountingskills will also enable participants to developa management accounting focus. From thissecond phase of the course students will takeaway highly relevant skills in areas such asbudgeting, product and service costing andshort-run decision making. Such skills, abilityand knowledge will enable participants to moreeffectively identify profitable opportunities andto contribute significantly to better managementwithin their own organisations.BUSINESS LAWCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7022NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course will introduce managers to a rangeof legal issues that impact on their business andon their duties and responsibilities as managers.There is an increasing trend in the law to makemanagers personally liable for breaches ofthe law by their business. The course will helpmanagers to identify areas of legal liability andrisk, and suggest how to minimise legal risk.The topics covered in the course include anintroduction to Singapore legal system, the lawof business structures, contract law, intellectualproperty, employment law, law of businesstorts, competition and consumer protection law,and electronic commerce law. In each topic,emphasis is placed on identifying the legal dutiesthat apply to a manager and the legal liabilitiesthat may be attracted by their actions.COMPANY FAILURE & RENEWALCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7025NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Accounting for Managers, ManagingContemporary OrganisationThis course should create an awareness of thereasons why organisations experience crisesand what might be done to identify problems,to avoid potential failure and to transformorganisations to enable them to succeed in thefuture. The symptoms, causes and processesof failure will be examined in depth, as well asthe techniques, both quantitative and qualitative,that may be used to identify the onset ofdifficulties as early as possible. In particular, thefollowing issues will be addressed: what failuremeans; how it is caused; how its approach canbe identified from within the organisation; theprocess of organisational decline; how failure incompanies may be predicted from their financialreports; how cultural differences can influencefailure; what can be learnt from past collapses;insolvency law and how it affects companiesand those who manage them; opportunitiesand strategies for business revival; whetherthere might be a new beginning for businessesafter failure; strategies for turnaround andtransformation;cases related to failure and turnaround.ECONOMICS FOR MANAGEMENTCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7103NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course provides an introduction toeconomic thinking and its relevance andapplication to managing organisations. Thefirst part of the course deals with the structureof markets, including perfect competition,monopoly and oligopoly, and the competitiveregulatory environment. The second part dealswith the determinants of the aggregate levelof output and employment, and elements inthe determination of macroeconomic policyincluding interest rates, inflation and foreigntrade and capital flows. The focus of the courseis on current issues and their implications formanagers and competitive organisations.ENTREPRENEURSHIPCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7000NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Accounting for Managers, MarketingManagementEntrepreneurship is increasingly recognisedas an important driving force in the economicdevelopment and prosperity of a community.While broader issues of entrepreneurshipare covered, the course focuses onentrepreneurship in new venture creation,identifying opportunities, business planning fora new venture, obtaining venture capital, growth,technological innovation, harvesting wealth andcoping with failure and bankruptcy.FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIPCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7086NACourse Value: 3 UnitsUpon completion, students will possessan understanding of the development ofmanagement thought and practice, providinga background against which new trends inmanagement can be viewed. They will be ableto identify and discuss the major challengesfacing management in today’s environment,and, with heightened self-awareness, developthe understanding and communication skillsrequired to effectively lead and manage adiverse workforce. To achieve success intoday’s competitive environment it is essentialthat managers develop the ability to interactpositively with others, whether they beemployees, employers, colleagues, customersor suppliers. Strong interpersonal skills are alsorequired if students are to maximise the benefitsfrom their management studies. Fundamentalsof Leadership, positioned at the beginning ofthe MBA program, encourages students toexplore issues and develop personal skills centralto leadership. By exploring self-awareness,students will be well placed to broaden theirunderstanding of others. Topics include writtenand oral communication skills, team skills,conflict management and stress management.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 33

GLOBAL BUSINESSCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7081NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Fundamental of Leaderships,Accounting for Managers, Marketing ManagementGlobal business examines those businessactivities which involve trade or investmentacross national boundaries. These activitiestypically relate directly to the movement ofexports or imports plus support activities suchas transport, credit, marketing, payment, legaland insurance services. They may also includeactivities relating to the intangible assets ofthe firm, such as trademarks, patents, andthe licensing of brand names or product andmanufacturing technology. Dealing with thesematters requires a working knowledge ofthe world’s international trade and monetarysystems. It follows that the scope of theglobal business course is broad. It necessarilyembraces a host of cross border issues relatedto the environment in which every internationalbusiness operates. These are not necessarilythe direct responsibility of managers butthey nonetheless impact directly on businessactivities.INTERNATIONAL MARKETINGCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7041NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Marketing ManagementMarketing Products in international marketsrequires an understanding of cultural, economicand political forces that strongly influencebusiness strategies regardless of firm size.It is, however, recognised that the resourcesavailable to large and small exporters are quitedifferent and therefore the approaches takento developing export markets are different. Thiscourse aims to build a series of frameworks thatwill enable the student to develop market entryand market development strategies in globalmarkets. Market development strategies rely onan analysis of international markets andimplementation of an international marketingmix, which will be adapted to internationalbuyers.MANAGEMENT OF CHANGECourse Code: MANAGEMT 7039NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Fundamentals of Leadership, ManagingContemporary OrganisationsThe objectives of this course are to exploreapproaches to understanding and to managingthe organizational change process, and toidentify practical approaches to effective changeimplementation. The course will strike a balancebetween theory and research on the one hand,and practical management tools and techniqueson the other.The course will consider management skillsin change implementation as well as theorganisation’s ability to encourage innovation,and to cope with change. One integrating themeof the course will be the expertise of the changeagent, the nature of that expertise, and how itcan be developed. A second integrating themewill concern the organizational attributes thateither encourage or stifle creativity, innovation,and change, and how to develop creativeorganization cultures that are receptive toinnovation and change.MANAGERIAL FINANCECourse Code: MANAGEMT 7101NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Accounting for ManagersThis course introduces you to the world ofmodern finance, especially to the financialoperations of business. It covers the conceptsof time value of money, asset valuation, risk andreturn paradigm, capital budgeting, financing,and payout decisions, and derivatives. Uponcompletion, students will be able to value bondsand stocks, estimate asset returns according totheir risk characteristics, choose projects thatmaximize shareholder’s wealth using a widerange of analytical tools. They will also developa good understanding on how firms finance theircapital expenditure on their investment and thelevels of dividends and other payouts for theirshareholders. Finally, students will gain a basicunderstanding on derivatives such as optionsand futures, and apply them for sound riskmanagement practices.MANAGING CONTEMPORARYORGANISATIONCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7087NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Fundamentals of LeadershipThis course exposes students to some keyinfluences and perspectives on the managementof organisations. Its focus is primarily on humanissues that affect and are dealt with by managersday-to-day. The course is an extension of“Fundamentals of Leadership” and provides thebackground and theoretical framework for moreadvanced studies in business management.Some of the topics addressed may, at first, seemsomewhat theoretical or even ‘philosophical’in nature, but the whole course is designed toprovide students with the foundation for practicalaction in the field. The ability to analyse andto think clearly and independently about theseissues will be the basis of effective action.Managing Contemporary Organisations beginsby examining the nature of ‘organisation’as an ‘open system’. We then look at themanagement challenge in relation to variousfacets of organisation - learning, motivation,politics, performance, ethics, culture, innovation,decision-making, structure and change.Throughout the course there is an emphasis onthinking about and asking important questions,rather than fixing on ‘right’ answers.342013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

MARKETING MANAGEMENTCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7104NACourse Value: 3 UnitsMarketing lies at the core of all business.Whatever the character or size of your entity,its profit can come from only one place; themarketplace. All businesses are dependenton the income they earn from their customers,clients or buyers. In most larger businessesit is marketing managers who are primarilyresponsible for keeping their company close toits customers. In any case, all those who havea direct responsibility for identifying, reachingand satisfying customers are engaged inmarketing and everybody in a business needs tounderstand its marketplace activities. This courseoffers a complete introduction to professionalmarketing thought and action.The course explains the nature and purpose ofmarketing, followed by the fundamentals of eachof the most important marketing tasks. It analysesthe business need for customer orientation, theevaluation of markets and the targeting of marketopportunities. There is then assessment of buyerbehaviour and the role of market information. Inaddition, the course explains how to integrateproduct and service decisions with those onpricing, distribution and promotion - and why thisis necessary.NEGOTIATION SKILLSCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7046NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Managing Contemporary Organisation,Fundamentals of LeadershipThe purpose of this course is threefold. Thefirst is to explore the major concepts andtheories of negotiation, as well as the dynamicsof interpersonal and intergroup conflict andits resolution. This will involve studying thestructural (eg parties, positions, interests) andprocess (cognitive, interactional) dynamics thatare required for a sound critical understanding.The second objective is to develop practicalskills applicable to a broad range of contexts.This involves direct training in identifyingcrucial elements of negotiation situations andimplementing appropriate resolution strategies.The third objective is to develop teamwork skillsby working within and through group exercises.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7031NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Fundermentals of Leadership, Accountingfor ManagersThis course examines the role of the OperationsManagement and its role in supportingeffective Strategy execution, and how it may beleveraged as a sustainable source of competitiveadvantage. Topics covered include addressingthe strategic issues of operations strategyformulation and associated implementationdecisions, including choice of process andtechnology, operational structures, facilitylocation, detailed layout, process and jobdesign, and strategic operational planning.Manufacturing, process and service industrycontexts are all considered. The tactical aspectsof implementing and managing effectiveoperations are then considered. This includes,inventory control, MRPII/ERP, operationsscheduling, quality management, supply chainmanagement and operations improvement.SERVICE DESIGN & MARKETINGCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7045NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Marketing ManagementService Design and Marketing has the potentialto embrace every business, and service oftenlies at the core of competitive strategy in both the‘old’ and ‘new’ economies. This course examinesthe marketing issues faced by organisationscompeting in the service sector, or firmsdeveloping services as a source of competitiveadvantage; and how marketing, operations andhuman resource management issues need tobe integrated and driven by a service orientationto create a successful service organisation, Therole of customer’s and of employees in servicedelivery is developed to expand the student’sunderstanding and insight into the possibilities aservice orientation offers.STRATEGIC BRAND MARKETINGCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7114NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Marketing ManagementThe focus of this elective will be on the strategicmanagement of brands. As such it will buildon existing knowledge gained in marketing,marketing communications and consumerbehaviour courses and focus on the keystrategic decisions involved in uilding andmaintaining brands. From the development ofa clear brand position, through to managingportfolios of brands, extending brands for growth,repositioning or refreshing faded brands, throughto measuring brand value and building internalsupport for brand efforts this module will equipyou with the skills and knowledge necessaryto add significant value to your organization.This is a highly participative and experientialmodule which is grounded in theory buttranslates immediately to practice and pragmaticapplication. It aims to build competence in brandmanagement and raise strategic thinking andpractice horizons significantly.STRATEGIC MANAGEMENTCourse Code: MANAGEMT 7044NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Accounting for Managers, MarketingManagement, Economics for Management,Fundermentals of LeadershipCorequisite: Managing Contemporary Organisations,Managerial FinanceStrategic management is concerned with thelong-term direction, scope and performanceof an organisation. As such it draws on otherdisciplines (e.g. marketing, finance, economics,organisational behaviour) already covered inthe MBA. Whether the overall ‘strategy’ of anorganization emerges from the interplay offunctional departments or is a ‘grand plan’devised by one group, its implementation takesplace at the functional/process level wheregoals, plans and actions need to align with otherdepartments as part of a coherent orientation.Hence all managers need to understand howtheir roles and functions are part of the overallstrategy of the organization.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 35

MASTER OF APPLIED FINANCEThe Master of Applied Finance is designed toprovide analytical tools and new skills in thefield of finance to candidates possessing anundergraduate degree in finance or non-financedisciplines. It will provide thefoundation for a career as an analyst,consultant or manager in the financial servicessector comprising banks, investmentinstitutions, capital market dealers, andfinancial planning consultancies.The Program will provide candidates with thefollowing competencies:• A strong foundation in the principles andpractice of finance, and a substantial baseof new concepts and knowledge.• The ability to integrate and analyse financialinformation, and formulate appropriatestrategies.• The ability to communicate clearly,persuasively and professionally.• Familiarity with major financial andstatistical tools, software and databases.• The confidence and maturity to handlecomplex corporate and financial issues.The program is also designed to providestudents with the grounding to proceed tothe professional studies of the CharteredFinancial Analysts Institute (CFA). Thecourses are designed to capture largeelements of the CFA curriculum.The University’s business programs have beenawarded a five year international accreditationfrom the Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business (AACSB)www.aacsb.edu/accreditationSINGAPORE MAF PRIZESDONORNgee Ann-AdelaideNgee Ann-AdelaideCOURSEMost Outstanding MAF Graduate7033NA Quantitative MethodsMERIT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCESDEGREE STRUCTUREFour Foundation Courses• Accounting Concepts & Methods• Principles of Finance• Economic Principles• Quantitative MethodsFour Applied Finance Core Courses:• Equity Valuation and Analysis• Fixed Income Securities• Options, Futures and Risk Management• Portfolio Theory and ManagementApplied Finance Elective (Choose 2):• Corporate Finance Theory• Financial Statement Analysis• Treasury and Financial Risk Management• Real Estate Finance and InvestmentCOURSEDESCRIPTIONSACCOUNTING CONCEPTS & METHODSCourse Code: ACCTING 7019NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course introduces students to thefundamentals of financial accounting practice. Itdevelops students’ understanding of keyaccounting concepts, recording methods andmeasuring and disclosing requirements.Topics include an introduction to accountinginformation in decision contexts, the conceptualframework (SAC 1, SAC 2, the Framework),Income Statement and Balance Sheet, recordingfinancial transactions, adjusting entries and theaccounting cycle, inventory, revaluations, cost ofacquisition, depreciation, introductory financialstatement analysis, organisational structures(sole proprietors, partnerships, companies,AWARD (SGD)1000300Prizes will be awarded for Singapore MAF courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.Two Electives:Two electives may be chosen from Master ofProfessional Accounting program, And/Orthe Applied Finance courses not already selectedfrom the Applied Finance elective list.NOTE:• Not all elective courses are offered each year.For academic Program Rules, please refer to theUniversity Calendar:www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg/not for profit), cash flow statements, and otherselected issues relating to financial reportingstandards.CORPORATE FINANCE THEORYCourse Code: CORPFIN 7022NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe objective of the course is to gain anappreciation of the theoretical controversiessurrounding corporate finance policies, leadingto formulation of financing strategies. Topics:competing capital structure theories includingfinancial distress and agency costs, dividendpolicy and taxation, IPOs in both debt and equitymarkets, motives for convertibles and warrants,valuing real options, rationales for corporatediversification including internal capital marketsand agency theory.ECONOMIC PRINCIPLESCourse Code: ECON 7200NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe purpose of this module is to introducestudents to the basic principles ofmacroeconomics and microeconomics so thatthey can understand economic events andthe behaviour of the various economic agentsinvolved analyse their impact on markets andpropose appropriate courses of action. To dothis, the student should be able to utilise thetools of economic analysis to perform companyand industry competitive analysis and shouldunderstand and be conversant with the variouseconomic indicators used.Head of Business School’s List of Top Graduates362013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

EQUITY VALUATION & ANALYSISCourse Code: CORPFIN 7039NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Accounting Concepts and Methods,Principles of Finance, Quantitative MethodsThe course analyses companies from afundamental perspective in order to derive anintrinsic value for stock. Topics: Fundamentalanalysis, determination of growth, discountcash flows models including dividend discountmodels, free cash flow models and residualincome models; relative valuation modelsincluding price-earnings and price-bookmultiples; valuation of private companies, start upcompanies, companies with negative earningsand mergers and acquisitions.FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSISCourse Code: CORPFIN 7017NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Accounting Concepts and Methods,Principles of FinanceAssumed Knowledge: Economic Principles,Quantitative MethodsFinancial Statement Analysis is essential for allindividuals working in the business world.Understanding financial accounting informationis critical for a wide range of business decisionmaking. Being able to ask for and understandthe appropriate financial information isparticularly important for financial analysts andindividuals seeking, or already in, managementpositions at all levels of organisations. Financialstatement analysis is exciting and dynamic. Itcan be orientated in different ways to suit theneeds of many individuals including investors,analysts, consultants, creditors, managers,directors, regulators and employees. Thisoffering of Financial Statement Analysis hasbeen specifically designed to meet the needsof individuals who have sufficient backgro undin accounting and finance. The course forgesa unique path in detailed financial statementanalysis that responds to the needs of modernday analysts. In particular, it provides aframework for using financial statement datain a variety of business analysis and valuationcontext. The most important knowledge and skillfor managers attempting to understand financialstatement information, is a good knowledgeof how important business transactions areaccounted for, and how these transactionsappear in the financial statements. It will be muchharder for informed managers to be confusedand misled by ‘creative’ financial reporting putbefore them by others. Accordingly, this coursefocuses on teaching managers and businessanalysts the skills to be able to understandthe complexities of financial statements, anduntangle important information that is not visibleto the untrained eye.FIXED INCOME SECURITIESCourse Code: CORPFIN 7040NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Principles of FinanceThis course examines the valuation of fixedincomesecurities, the market operations andmanagement of risk. Topics include: valuation ofbonds, term structure of interest rate, measuringand managing interest rate risk, corporatebond market, passive and active bond portfoliomanagement, performance measurement,securitisation and interest rate derivatives.REAL ESTATE VALUATION AND INVESTMENT (M)Course Code: CORPFIN 7049NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Principles of FinanceReal estate is a significant investment focus inmanaging investor portfolios. This course looks atthe issues in financing and investing in real estatewith an emphasis on commercial real estate. Itcovers the general context of real estate as aninvestment, including the role and contributionof property trusts versus direct investment, anddiscusses what differentiates real estate fromother assets. Valuation models are investigated(including cash flow models, and comparativevaluation and the influence of real options value).Real estate investment financing is investigated,looking at project financing as well as generalinvestment. Lastly issues in project developmentare considered. Building on the BusinessSchools existing links with the American RealEstate and Urban Economics Association, thecourse covers the tools for direct investors andadvisors to make better decisions with respectto real estate investment, using case studiesof Singaporean, Australian and internationalprojects and investment outcomes to illustratethe issuesinvolved.OPTIONS, FUTURES & RISK MANAGEMENTCourse Code: CORPFIN 7020NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Principles of Finance, Equity Valuationand AnalysisThis course examines the function and operationderivative markets serve in finance. To begin,the course identifies relationships that must holdin such markets if there are to be no arbitrageopportunities. The course then covers optionspricing using the Binomial and Black-Scholesapproach, as well as describing a wide rangeof futures and options dealing strategies,along with their applications to hedging andrisk management. Currency and fixed-interestderivatives are also considered as well as swaps,options on futures and some alternative exoticoptions.PORTFOLIO THEORY & MANAGEMENTCourse Code: CORPFIN 7019NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Principles of Finance, Equity Valuationand Analysis, Fixed Income SecuritiesThis course is an in-depth study of the fundsmanagement theory and practice. Participantswill first develop a strong theoretical knowledgeof asset pricing, market efficiency and fundsmanagement. Students will then be exposed tothe managed funds industry and be required toapply their theoretical knowledge to understandthe process of developing, managing andevaluating these assets. In addition, studentswill practically develop an Investment PolicyStatement (or a Statement of Advice) for aninvestor, forecast characteristics of various assetclasses in an economy, and be able to create aninvestment vehicle to satisfy investors’ needs.The students will also learn various strategies tomanage funds, issues that impactperformance, and issues in benchmarking andperformance evaluation. Equities, Fixed IncomeSecurities, Commodities, Real Estate, AlternateFunds, Emerging, Developing and Developedmarkets will be examined in the context ofportfolio construction.PRINCIPLES OF FINANCECourse Code: CORPFIN 7005NACourse Value: 3 UnitsCo-requisite: Accounting Concepts and MethodsAssumed Knowledge: Quantitative MethodsRisk and return are key concepts in investment.This module discusses the measurement of riskand return. The relationship between risk andreturn is examined through the various methodsof valuation and asset pricing models. Capitalbudgeting techniques and cost of capital andissues of capital structure are also covered asthese enable the student to assess theinvestment plans of companies.QUANTITATIVE METHODSCourse Code: COMMERCE 7033NACourse Value: 3 UnitsIncompatible: Financial Quantitative ProceduresThis course aims to impart a mastery of a toolkitwhich includes statistical inference andcausal-theoretical multiple linear regressionanalysis whilst also serving as an introduction tosales forecasting and time series econometrics.Roughly equal emphasis is placed on (i) theory,(ii) applications, and (iii) specialised econometricand statistical software (EViews and SPSS). Avast array of data sets are studied with forensicaccounting, finance, marketing, managementand other business related applicationsemphasised. This course also aims to promotea critical perspective on the use of statistical andeconometric information.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 37

TREASURY & FINANCIAL RISKMANAGEMENTCourse Code: CORPFIN 7042NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: At least two finance specialisationcoursesThe course examines the process andinstruments used in treasury management andtheir application in hedging risk and creatingrisk profiles. Topics: money market instrumentsand management including yield curve,convexity and price value of basis point, bondportfolio management, bond hedging andtrading; derivatives including futures, interestrate swaps, currency swaps, credit derivatives;the management of market, credit, liquidity andoperations risks, and computing the value of risk.These issues are examined from the view point ofboth financial and non-financial organisations.ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTINGCourse Code: ACCTING 7023NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Intermediate Financial ReportingThis course focuses on the theory and practiceof corporate investments and transactionsbetween the company and other parties (forexample related parties and superannuationfunds). It investigates various theories and theirapplications relating to management incentivesfor the provision of corporate information and itsuse in capital markets. Topics include companyconsolidations (pre-acquisition, intra-grouptransactions, minority interest), associates andjoint ventures, foreign currency translations,related parties, segment reporting andsuperannuation.AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICESCourse Code: ACCTING 7009NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Accounting Concepts &Methods Commercial Law & Information SystemsThe course examines the principles and practicesof internal and external auditing. Topics: auditingas a component of recurrent and strategicactivities, risk assessment, internal control,systems evaluation, forensic accountability, andcontemporary audit issues and challenges.CORPORATE LAWCourse Code: COMMLAW 7011NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Commercial Law &Information SystemsThis course is designed to provide students witha basic understanding of key aspects of the lawrelating to business structures including soletraders, partnerships, syndicates, joint ventures,trusts and corporations. The majority of thiscourseis devoted to an examination of corporate law.The course aims to assist students to identifykey relevant issues in differing commercialscenarios. It will encompass both theory andpractical implementation of the main conceptscovered. The course also incorporates selectedtopics where students are required to provide acritical analysis of the law.INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL REPORTINGCourse Code: ACCTING 7020NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Accounting Concepts & Methods,Principles of FinanceThis course extends students’ knowledge ofcorporate external financial reporting. It focuseson corporate disclosure and measurementissues and practices in a regulated environment.Topics include measurement of income, assets,and liabilities (including provision accounting),accounting for Income Tax, non-current assets(acquisition, subsequent cost or revaluationmodel, impairment of individual assets andcash generating units), intangible assets andgoodwill, accounting for leases, employeebenefits and share based payments, foreigncurrency transactions, and accounting forfinancial instruments (including hedging).MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTINGCourse Code: ACCTING 7014NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Accounting Concepts &MethodsThe course introduces students to contemporarymanagement accounting concepts andtechniques. Topics: the role of accountants ininternal decision-making; tools used to designand develop costing systems; preparation ofbudgets and their role as a planning and controltool; other decision-making tools including CVPanalysis, pricing decisions, inventory issues andcosts of quality; fraud.382013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS INAPPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENTMASTER OF APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENTThe postgraduate programs in AppliedProject Management are ideal forprofessionals who:• Have or want project management rolesand responsibilities at best practice levels• Work in areas such as informationtechnology, construction, defence, productdevelopment, infrastructure, manufacturing,mining, energy or government.• Seek to advance their careers through aformal qualification in project management• Want to deliver predicted outcomesthrough the application of projectmanagement to their work andorganisation.Studies in project management focus onachieving goals. Graduates in projectmanagement are sought after byemployers. The courses include a strongfocus on processes and tools required toachieve outcomes and industry-specificcase studies, class discussions andassignments based on real projects,including the participant’s own workplaceprojects.Project management programs guide youthrough the leading-edge projectmanagement concepts, with a strongemphasis on holistic and systems-basedproject management methods, combinedwith the practical application of concepts,techniques and tools. There is flexibility toselect options from entrepreneurship andcommercialisation. The Entrepreneurship,Commercialisation and Innovation Centre isa Registered Education Provider for PMI.Courses are delivered in intensivesessions.DEGREE STRUCTUREThe Master of Applied Project Management is a 36 units program including 24 units of core coursesand 12 units of electives.CoursesApplied Project Management 1Managing RiskProject & Innovation Finance & AccountingLeadership of OrganisationsProject Management TechniquesBusiness & Contract Legal StudiesManaging Project Producing CompaniesComplex Project Management 1Electives*Total Courses* Electives can be chosen from ECIC postgraduate courses.* Approval must be sought from the Program Director for non ECIC postgraduate courses as electives.COURSEDESCRIPTIONSMANAGING RISKCourse Code: TECHCOMM 5004NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe course addresses decision and riskanalysis, methods for structuring and modellingdecision problems, and application of methodsto a variety of problems that involve risk anduncertainty related to the commercialisationof new technologies and development ofprojects. Students apply risk analysis tools toa commercialisation assessment problem or aproject development.GraduateCertificate••••04GraduateDiploma•••••••18Master••••••••412PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUESCourse Code: TECHCOMM 5014NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course follows Applied ProjectManagement 1 in the Master of Applied ProjectManagement. It covers the managementtechniques required to achieve outcomes onprojects in each of the areas of scope, time,cost, quality, procurement, human resourcesand communication. Further development ofscenarios and the use of project managementin various industries, including Informationtechnology, defence, construction, roll-out ofgovernment services, social, finance, medical,research and commercialisation occurs.SINGAPORE MAPM PRIZESDONORNgee Ann-AdelaideNgee Ann-AdelaideCOURSEMost Outstanding MAPM Graduate5004NA Managing RiskAWARD (SGD)1000300Prizes will be awarded for Singapore MAPM courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 39

PROJECT AND INNOVATION FINANCEAND ACCOUNTINGCourse Code: TECHCOMM 5015NACourse Value: 3 UnitsEngineers, scientists, technologists and thosestarting new ventures understand that a goodgrasp of accounting and financial managementdisciplines are crucial to success. This courseis designed to take such professionalsthrough the essential knowledge and skillsdevelopment in areas such as: accountingconcepts, understanding and analysing financialstatements, book keeping, the accounting cycle,cash flow, company accounting, budgetingand planning, an introduction to managementaccounting. This course introduces financialmodelling, analysis of project proposals andcost optimisation. Major topics include the timevalue of money and capital budgeting processes,depreciation, capitalisation and valuation,sensitivity analysis, value management,earned value, life cycle costing. Applicationof projects and innovative new ventures.APPLIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1Course Code: TECHCOMM 5021NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course introduces the context, rationale,strategy and tactics of project managementfrom the perspectives of key stakeholders.Project phases are identified and examined.The importance of project planning and controlis emphasised. Various models of projectmanagement are covered including the ProjectManagement Body of Knowledge and PRINCE2, as are the internationally recognised areas ofknowledge, the iterative processes and the coreskills required by successful project managers.Participants will be expected to relate theapplication of PMBOK directly to projects fromtheir experience and as a course assignmentwill be able to apply what they have learnt to anactual work place project.BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEMSCourse Code: TECHCOMM 7039NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Applied Project Management IThe course objective is to build knowledgeand understanding in students of the role,content and techniques of BusinessArchitecture and Systems within the projectmanagement discipline at advanced levelsthat are internationally recognized, throughthe application of principles based on thelatest research and best practice. Contentincludes the definition of project architectureand examples of architecture and theirsupporting systems which have changed theways businesses operate and supportinnovation. Support of socio technicalsystems is developed. Hierarchical to layeredsystems, the role of software and activities andprocesses in architecting are developed.Heuristics for architecting manufacturingsystems, the layering of systems andarchitecting tools, are examined. Case studiesare cited. Collaborative systems, design,modeling and architecture frameworks aredeveloped. Roles of patterns and prototypesare developed.BUSINESS & CONTRACT LEGAL STUDIESCourse Code: TECHCOMM 7012NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course includes a description of thecommon law process, theoretical basis ofcontracts; Contract formation including therequirements for intention on the part of thecontracting parties, agreement, formalities andconsideration, contractual capacity, consent andlegality. Operation of contracts including rules forinterpretation of written documents; Discharge ofcontracts by performance; express agreement,frustration, election after breach; Remedies forbreach of contract; Rules for assessment ofthe measure of damages; Variation of existingcontracts including a discussion of the principlesof promissory estoppel; Introduction to thelaw of torts; Historical development of the lawrelating to negligence; Extension of the law ofnegligence into situations involving negligentmisstatement; The evolution of the conceptof proximity; Standard of care, remoteness ofdamage and defences to actions for negligence;Actions for negligence based on a duty of carearising out of a contract. The statutory regulationof transactions for the provision of goods andservices; Dispute resolution including commercialarbitration, mediation and expert determination;Discussion of how the matters discussed in thecourse impact on the procurement procedures;Arbitration with the course participants assumingthe roles of litigants, counsel, witnesses and thearbitrator; Implications for contract administration.COMPLEX PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1Course Code: TECHCOMM 7024NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Applied Project Management 1The objectives of this course are to focus onsystem of systems projects, that is those whichintegrate autonomous and independent projects,which are normally linked nodes. Such projectshave high degrees of emergence, high internaland external system complexity and usuallyhave large life cycle costs. Such projects requirethe project team to learn during the life of theproject in order to clarify what is required andconsequently how to deliver it. Examples of suchprojects include complex defence projects whichinclude multiple powerful stakeholders suchas multi-nationals; managing climate change,terrorism and disaster relief are further examples.Content includes a review of general systemstheory, a review of the key areas supportingsystems engineering and then focuses on systemof systems topics of incremental commitmentproject delivery methods, developing projectarchitecture, developing project requirementsand understanding and managing peopledifferently to traditional projects by recognisingculture and values, encouraging dissent,assisting sensemaking and supportingdeveloping patterns of work behaviour rather thana top-down specification of duties Some attentionis given to soft systems including Checkland’ssoft systems methodology of rich pictures, rootdefinition and CATWOE; systems dynamics,Senge’s systems thinking and total systemsintervention are discussed.BUSINESS AND PROJECT CREATIONCourse Code: TECHCOMM 5027NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course examines the innovation andentrepreneurial skills required to identify anddevelop business and project opportunitiesin a technology context. These includeunderstanding the importance of innovation andentrepreneurship to economies, industry andcompetitive analysis, role of foresight, innovationand entrepreneurship processes, competitiveanalysis and business and project strategy,establishing feasibility and organising finance,legal and governance issues of establishing abusiness and finally developing the business. Theobjectives are to build understanding and skillsin participants to equip them to achieve actualbusiness and project creation.LEADERSHIP OF ORGANISATIONSCourse Code: TECHCOMM 7038NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe objective of this course is to develop anunderstanding of the role of leadership ingovernment organisations and corporations,including those for profit and those not for profitorganisations. The content includes: being awareof current leadership and management theories,including the bases of authority, transformationalleadership, values based leadership, situationalleadership and the role of emotional intelligencesupporting leadership; having an understandingof the differences in personality types and theinfluence of the participant’s personality type ontheir leadership style; having a basic knowledgeof people management practices to align teamperformance with project outcomes withinorganisations with a range of different goals,values and stakeholders; and, understandingpeople management policies and programs andidentifying organisational strategy and leadingchange. Behaviours such as managing feedbackeffectively and encouraging motivation of staffare also examined.402013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAINMANAGEMENTCourse Code: TECHCOMM 7030NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe objectives are to develop understanding ofmaintenance and support planning, ensureIntegrated Logistic Support concerns areeffectively considered in the system, and addressacquisition and development cycle, havecompetence in ILS techniques and understandthe implications of an extended supply chain anddesign systems to address these. The contentincludes the role of the various componentsof logistics including systems and concurrentengineering, integrated logistic support analysis,including reliability and maintainability, measuresof logistic effectiveness, including reliability,maintainability factors, supply support factors,test and support equipment factors. The role oflogistics in the design and development phases,reliability modeling, FMEA and FMECA, faulttree analysis, reliability centred maintenance,and configuration management are addressed.Human factors in ILS, integration of the supplychain, flow of information, materials, services,manpower and money across the supply chain,coordinating technology across tiered suppliers,creation of trust, enterprise architecture in thesupply chain, waste and minimising transactioncosts are addressed.MANAGING PROJECTPRODUCING COMPANIESCourse Code: TECHCOMM 5026NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Applied Project Management 1A capstone course in the Master of AppliedProject Management and focuses on theuse of project management by corporationsto achieve corporate goals. Topics coveredinclude identification of corporate strategy,managing by process, scenarios and systemsengineering principles, enterprise architecture,process redesign, project directors skills,capability maturity, project, portfolio and programmanagement and the role of values in a projectproducing organization. A major assignmentbased on the application of these areas to anorganization, is used.MANAGING PRODUCT DESIGN ANDDEVELOPMENTCourse Code: TECHCOMM 5002NACourse Value: 3 UnitsManaging Design and Product Development isfocussed on the operational decisions thatmanagers and entrepreneurs must make todesign and develop their products for operationalexcellence within their organisation and satisfyingtheir customers. These decisions includetechnology platforms, product developmentprocess and designing for the whole systemand supply chain from input resources to thecustomer product use and disposal. Includedare techniques to enhance and maintain theircompetitive position.INNOVATION & CORPORATE VENTURINGCourse Code: TECHCOMM 7026NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course examines the innovation andentrepreneurial skills required to identify anddevelop business and project opportunitieswithin the corporate context. These includeunderstanding the fundamentals of innovationand entrepreneurship and how these relate toand influence corporate strategy. TheCorporation, in turn, influences economies,industry and competitive environments. Thecourse considers the role of foresight and howdifferent innovation and entrepreneurshipprocesses can be facilitated within a corporatesetting. Skills are developed in competitiveanalysis, new venture and project strategy,feasibility analysis and accessing finance,legal and other necessary support within theconfines of competing business interests. Theobjectives are to build participant understandingand skills equipping them to create innovativenew ventures and projects that add significantnew value for the corporation, industry andcommunity.PORTFOLIOS AND PROGRAMSMANAGEMENTCourse Code: TECHCOMM 7040NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Applied Project Management 1This course specifically addresses howorganisations achieve strategic goals andobjectives through Project Portfolio andPrograms of multiple Projects. Specifically thiswill address how an organisation strategicallyselects, initiates, prioritises and controlsinitiatives through Portfolio Alignment, Monitoringand Control. The course will also consider howan organisation can benefit from deliveringmultiple projects in a Program environmentincluding governing, controlling and supportingthe organisation’s strategy through ProgramManagement.The management processes and strategiesrelevant to portfolios and programs and thebenefits gained are examined. Aspects ofdeveloping a portfolio of maturing assets andopportunities, and balancing the portfolio, areexamined. Duties and competencies ofportfolios and programs managers areaddressed.Skills are developed in use of the tools andtechniques of portfolios and projects.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 41

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS INEDUCATIONGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIESMASTER OF EDUCATIONThe postgraduate programs in Education aredesigned for teachers, trainers, educationalconsultants or any student wishing to studyEducation at a postgraduate level. Studypathways will be determined according toprior specialisations, entry points and desiredexit points.DEGREE STRUCTURECoursesEducational Policy StudiesCurriculum Development and InnovationGraduateCertificate••GraduateDiploma••Master••The Graduate Certificate of Education,Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies andMaster of Education offers a uniqueproposition in its aim to develop one’scapacity and ability to:Pedagogical Engagement and LearningAssessment and Evaluation in EducationElectives••0••4••12• Examine education-related studies and drawconclusion for everyday practice• Integrate research findings from a number ofdisciplines such as psychology, sociology,measurement, history and studies ofcurriculum in various subject areas• Write essays on education-related topics• Examine educational issues in group settings• Plan a research study on an education-relatedtopic• Apply education research in an internationalcontext• Take a leadership role in the educationcommunityStudents in the Master of Education willconcentrate on developing researchmethodology skills, take a number of electivesin educational and curriculum studies, andfinally complete an education research project.SINGAPORE MED PRIZESDONORNgee Ann-AdelaideMERIT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCESCOURSEMost Outstanding MED GraduateHead of School of Education List of Top GraduatesTotal Number of Courses to CompleteCOURSEDESCRIPTIONSASSESSMENT & EVALUATION INEDUCATIONCourse Code: EDUC 6553NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssessment and evaluation are key directorsof education, and are pivotal to learning andteaching. Assessment is the process of makinga judgement or measurement of worth of anentity, example person or process. Evaluation ineducation involves gathering and evaluating dataevolving from planned learning activities, deliveryof instructions and/or programs.This course examines the purposes, paradigmsand types of assessment and evaluation usedin education, and in particular the innovationsassociated with them. Their roles in directinglearning, provision of feedback to students,Prizes will be awarded for Singapore MED courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.AWARD (SGD)10004feedback strategies to enhance the deliveryof instructions and curriculum evaluation, andensuring standards are achieved are explored.Emerging alternative assessment and reportingprocesses and the underlying philosophiesof selected curricula models/frameworks arehighlighted. Specifically, the roles of learners/students, teachers/educators, curriculumdesigners and administrators/policy makers inassessment and evaluation are discussed.CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTAND INNOVATIONCourse Code: EDUC 6651NACourse Value: 3 Units8This topic aims to introduce students to theideas and procedures involved in curriculumdevelopment, innovation and evaluation. Inaddition, the approaches to both learning andteaching employed in the curriculum that seek tobenefit from the use of Information andCommunication Technology in advancing theunderstanding and appreciation of knowledge aswell as from innovative practice will be explored.The course is concerned with the developmentof curricula and the design of instruction, aswell as the provision of learning experiences,assessment and reporting. It first examines somegeneral and basic issues related to designing acurriculum. Key curriculum design models will bediscussed and implications for teaching will beoutlined.16422013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

EDUCATIONAL POLICY STUDIESCourse Code: EDUC 6550NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe history of education and the history ofeducational philosophy will be introduced andanalysed. The impact of history on educationalpolicy in schooling, training and/or highereducation will be examined with a view tounderstand current policy and its impact oneducation in contemporary times and in thefuture. Policy will be critiqued through a numberof frameworks to understand the complexrelationship between policy and practice, andthe implications for educators at the level ofcurriculum, pedagogy and assessment.PEDAGOGICAL ENGAGEMENTAND LEARNINGCourse Code: EDUC 6552NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course introduces students to pedagogiesappropriate for use across a range of learningcontexts with a focus on student engagement inactive learning. The theoretical justification for theuse of such pedagogies is examined. Theories ofknowledge acquisition, the body of knowledgebuilt around learning theory, and the positioningof such theory in the socio-cultural diversity ofcontemporary learning contexts will be examined.The ways in which to manage students(children, young people and adults) to enhancelearning engagement will be analysed. A highlysophisticated repertoire of pedagogical practiceswill be developed.EDUCATION DISSERTATIONCourse Code: EDUC 7033NACourse Value: 12 UnitsThis course builds on the understandingsdeveloped in the research methodology basedcourses specializing in qualitative and orquantitative approaches. The outcome of thiscourse is the completion of a dissertation ofapproximately 20,000 words. The dissertationreports a research project conducted with theguidance of an academic supervisor. It shouldmake a contribution to education knowledge.You will critically analyse and evaluate existingknowledge about a problem of interest to youand design and conduct a research projectinvestigating the problem. Your conclusionsshould include implications for better educationalpractice. This unit provides you with opportunitiesto develop research skills that are increasinglyimportant for teachers in an era when schools,professional associations and other educationalsettings are becoming important sites ofknowledge production. The course also providesan excellent base on which to build further study,including research higher degrees in Education.EDUCATIONAL INQUIRYCourse Code: EDUC 7001NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course provides an introduction toeducational inquiry and research, and tointerpreting research findings, thus enablingstudents to become critical consumersof educational research and to enhanceprofessional practice. It also introduces traditionsand conceptions of educational research with anemphasis on careful reading, critique of researchand development of a well structured researchproject as well as the significance of the role ofeducators as researchers.EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN DIVERSECONTEXTSCourse Code: EDUC 7013NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course will develop students’ understandingof contemporary issues in leadership andinnovation in global contexts, changing role ofleadership in educational contexts, and createinnovative educational practice in global contexts.To achieve success in today’s competitiveenvironment, it is essential that educationalleaders develop the ability to interact positivelywith others. This course encourages students toexplore issues and develop interpersonal skillscentral to leadership. Topics include: written andoral communication skills, team skills, conflictmanagement, ethical behaviour and stressmanagement. Upon completion students willdevelop understanding and communicationskills to effectively lead and manage adverseworkforce, both in local and internationalcontexts.EDUCATION MAJOR PROJECTCourse Code: EDUC 7031NACourse Value: 6 UnitsThe Major Project reports on a research projectconducted with the guidance of an academicsupervisor. It should make a contribution toeducation knowledge. You will critically analyseand evaluate existing knowledge about a problemof interest to you and design and conduct aresearch project investigating the problem. Yourconclusions should include implications for bettereducational practice. This unit provides you withopportunities to develop research skills thatare increasingly important forhigher educationstaff and teachers.in learning centres that areimportant sites of knowledge production. Theproject also provides an excellent base on whichto build further study, including research higherdegrees in Education. This course consists of asurvey and review of the literature relatingEDUCATION MINOR PROJECTCourse Code: EDUC 7030NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course consists of a survey and reviewof the literature relating to some aspect ofthe theory and practice of education arisingout of one of the earlier Masters courseworkcourses completed. Students will present atopic proposal which will be discussed with asupervisor who will recommend appropriatereading. Progress will be monitored throughregular discussions between the supervisor andthe student.EDUCATION RESEARCH PROJECTCourse Code: EDUC 7032NACourse Value: 9 UnitsThis course builds on the understandingsdeveloped in the research methodologybased courses specializing in qualitative andor quantitative approaches. The outcome ofthis course is the completion of an EducationResearch Project of approximately 15,000 words.The project reports on the research conductedwith the guidance of an academic supervisor.It should make a contribution to educationknowledge. You will critically analyse andevaluate existing knowledge about a problemof interest to you and design and conduct aresearch project investigating the problem. Yourconclusions should include implications forbetter educational practice. This unit providesyou with opportunities to develop research skillsthat are increasingly important for teachers inan era when schools, professional associationsand other educational settings are becomingimportant sites of knowledge production. Thecourse also provides an excellent base on whichto build further study, including research higherdegrees in Education.INNOVATIONS IN TEACHING, LEARNING &ASSESSMENTCourse Code: EDUC 7010NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe aim of the topic is to familiarise studentswith emerging technologies, and the theoretical,pedagogical and research-based evidence fordecision making on optimising learning andenhancing teaching. The topic seeks to highlightthe pertinent nexus between teaching, learning,assessment and research. This topic consistsof a negotiated, inter-/trans-disciplinary andschool-based project that results in creationof a Reflections Portfolio and the designand implementation of a practical (trial andevaluated) unit of work. Interoperability, portabilityand standards issues will be examined anddiscussed.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 43

INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVEEDUCATIONAL METHODSCourse Code: EDUC 7011NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course will provide students with anintroduction to the use of statistics in educationalresearch. Emphasis will be placed on studentsachieving an understanding of the statisticalprocedures considered so that they can thinkcritically about suitable procedures for thecollection and analysis of data, and about theeducational usefulness of calculated statistics.Students will gain experience with using theSPSS package on computers.ONLINE LEARNING DESIGN, ASSESSMENTAND EVALUATIONCourse Code: EDUC 5406NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course incorporates online instructionaldesign considerations which take into accountlearning styles and a constructivist, studentcentredapproach to higher order learning,as well as current research and developmentin scenario-based learning, online roleplaysimulations and virtual classrooms. It alsoincludes strategies on making assessmentpart of the learning process and promotion oflearning through effective online assessmentincluding collaboration, groupwork, discussionboards, exemplars and rubrics. Strategies forthe evaluation of the impact of the online coursedesign and assessment on student learning willbe covered.MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY &EDUCATION POLICYCourse Code: EDUC 7016NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course explores culturally plural societies,the construction of schools and how these relateto social and educational policies. The course isdesigned with a student-centred learning focusand is, in part, determined by their decisionmakingprocess as part of a critical pedagogicalapproach. There is thusconsiderable flexibility in the program. Keythemes relating to ‘core’ values are explored inthe context of cultural and educational theories.Historical, political, philosophical, social andeconomic perspectives can be included in theanalysis of educational systems both in Australiaand internationally. These, as well as alternativeorientations to cultural pluralism, are examinedwith reference to epistemologies, curriculum,school organisations and educational policy.NEUROSCIENCE & EDUCATIONCourse Code: EDUC 7018NACourse Value: 3 UnitsLearning is central to education. Research inneuroscience is having an increasing impact onour understanding of learning. By looking at thebrain, scientists are studying the very complexprocesses that underpin our speech andlanguage, thinking and reasoning, reading andmathematics. This course explores themeaningful links such research offers betweenthe complex brain processes and the actions ofour mind. We are particularly concerned with howthese links may improve the daily practices ofeducators.QUALITATIVE APPROACHES TOEDUCATIONAL RESEARCHCourse Code: EDUC 7020NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students withan overview of qualitative research approaches.In addition to considering various theoreticalframeworks and methodological approaches,there will be a focus on practical aspects ofsetting up research projects through the stagesof formulating a proposal, preparing a budget,collecting and analysing data, writing up resultsand formally presenting the thesis.UNIVERSITY TEACHING FOR EFFECTIVESTUDENT LEARNINGCourse Code: EDUC 5401NACourse Value: 3 UnitsUsing your current experiences in learning andteaching in higher education, this course willprovide you with the opportunity to developyour understanding of student learning and itsrelationship with good teaching.The concept of the scholarship of teaching will beexplored and practical aspects of such teachingwill be presented. Participants will undertakea limited project within their area of interest inteaching. Capabilities in large and small groupteaching, and in the use of Information andCommunication Technology in teaching will bedeveloped.442013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCEGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCEThe Bachelor of Computer Science programcaters for people with specific interests incomputer science/information technology. Ithas a core of compulsory computer sciencecourses and a wide range of elective coursesincluding mathematics and statistics as wellas commerce, design studies, economics,engineering, finance, humanities and socialsciences or science.The program produces highly skilled,adaptable graduates who are able to designcomputer-based solutions to the problems ofinformation management and processing inindustry, commerce, science, entertainment,and the public sector. Students who performwell can undertake an additional year of studyto obtain a Bachelor of Computer Sciencewith Honours. The honours degree canprovide access to postgraduate study and awider range of professional opportunities inthe computing industry.RecommendedBackground KnowledgeComputer Requirements and KnowledgeAll participants will be expected to come tothe program proficient in the fundamentalsof using word-processing software such asMicrosoft Word, spreadsheet programs likeMicrosoft Excel, and presentation softwaresuch as Microsoft PowerPoint. Participantsare also expected to have access to andfamiliarity with the Internet.Unix Style SystemsAll courses will assume that students aredeveloping familiarity with Unix style systemsthrough their assignment work and personalstudy. Although the laboratory facilitiesprovided give access to Linux systems, manyparticipants will wish to use their own MicrosoftWindows systems. It is each participant’sresponsibility to learn the basic systemsadministration skills necessary to achieve this.DEGREE STRUCTUREBACHELOR OFCOMPUTER SCIENCECompulsory Core Courses• Computer Science Concepts #• Data Structures and Algorithms• Computer Systems• Maths for Information Technology 1• Software Engineering and Project(graduating course)Elective CoursesChoose five electives from the following:• Advanced Programming Paradigms• Artificial Intelligence• Computer Architecture• Computer Networks and Applications• Distributed Systems• Event Driven Computing• Operating Systems• Programming TechniquesNOTE:# May be exempted for some.Please note that not every course will be available each trimester.Not all electives are offered each year.MathematicsAll participants are assumed to have basicMathematics skills as taught at Polytechniclevel including, set theory, algebra,logarithms, matrices, trigonometry, geometrictransformations, probability and statistics.GRADUATE DIPLOMA INCOMPUTER SCIENCECompulsory Core Courses• Computer Science Concepts• Data Structures and Algorithms• Computer Systems• Software Engineering and Project(graduating course)NOTE:Students may apply to undertake elective coursesin lieu of a compulsory course if they haveappropriate background to do so.Elective CoursesChoose four electives from the following:• Advanced Programming Paradigms• Artificial Intelligence• Computer Architecture• Computer Networks and Applications• Distributed Systems• Event Driven Computing• Operating Systems• Programming TechniquesFor academic Program Rules for the Bachelor of Computer Science, please refer to theUniversity Calendar: www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/ug/engFor academic Program Rules for the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science, please refer to theUniversity Calendar: www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg/engAll University of Adelaide Mathematics andComputer Science courses taught at the NAA are3 unit courses.The full range of courses can be found at:www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/coursesSINGAPORE BCS PRIZESDONORNgee Ann-AdelaideSingapore Computer SocietyNational Australian BankSingapore InfocommTechnology FederationCOURSEMost Outstanding BCS GraduateMost Outstanding BCS StudentComputer SystemsSoftware Engineering and ProjectAWARD (SGD)1000300300300Prizes will be awarded for Singapore BCS courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 45

COURSEDESCRIPTIONSCOMPUTER SCIENCE CONCEPTSCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 1007NA(PG) COMP SCI 7080NACourse Value: 3 UnitsStudents with a limited Computer Sciencebackground may be required to undertakethe course, Computer Science Concepts(www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/second/csc)as their first course. This includes all studentswho were required to undertake the preparatorycourse. These students must successfullycomplete (achieve a Pass grade or higher) thiscourse before they will be allowed to enrol inany other computer science courses. Uponsuccessful completion these students canthen enrol in the course Data Structures andAlgorithms.Programming in Java: variables, controlstructures, methods, classes, input/output;object orientation, interfaces, inheritance;introduction to graphical user interfaces.Introductory programming techniques in Java:recursion, artificial intelligence, finite statemachines sorting and generics.DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMSCourse Code: (UG)COMP SCI 2004NA(PG)COMP SCI 7082NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAll students are required to successfullycomplete (achieve a Pass grade or higher)the course Data Structures and Algorithms(http://www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/second/dsa). This course provides students with thebasic programming skills that are assumedin all subsequent courses. A solid foundationin programming skills provides the basis forunderstanding all future material.Program development techniques includingbasic ideas of correctness and proof;Recursion. Approaches to Problem Solving.Notion of abstract data type, representation oflists, stacks, queues, sets, trees and hashtables. Notions of complexity and analysis;Choosing data structures.Students must successfully complete (achievea Pass grade or higher) this course before theywill be allowed to enrol in any other computerscience courses.COMPUTER SYSTEMSCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 2000NA(PG) COMP SCI 7081NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structure and AlgorithmsAll students are required to successfullycomplete (achieve a Pass grade or higher)the course Computer Systems (http://www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/second/cs). Thiscourse provides students with a basicunderstanding of how real computers work andhow the programs they write are affected by theunderlying hardware.Information storage representation, Memoryorganisation and hierarchy, Processorfundamentals, assembler programming,assembler operation, subroutine callingmechanisms, linking/loading, Input-outputand device controllers requirements forsupporting an operating system and devicedrivers.MATHEMATICS FORINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ICourse Code: (UG) MATHS 1008NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course presents a core set of mathematicalknowledge that Computer Science studentswill be assumed to possess. This material ispresented in an accessible manner for studentswho may not have a strong mathematicalbackground. These courses are taught bylecturers from the Discipline of Pure Mathematicsin the School of Mathematics.Maths for IT should be taken at first opportunity.Can be taken concurrently with CSC or DSAThe course website can be found in MyUni.All Bachelor of Computer Science students arerequired to successfully complete (achievea Pass grade or higher) Mathematics forInformation Technology I.This course provides an introduction to anumber of areas of discrete mathematics withwide applicability. Areas of applicationinclude: computer logic, analysis of algorithms,telecommunications, gambling and public keycryptography. In addition it introduces a numberof fundamental concepts which are useful inStatistics, Computer Science and further studiesin Mathematics. Topics covered are: Discretemathematics: sets, relations, logic, graphs,mathematical induction and difference equations;probability and permutations and combinations;information security and encryption: primenumbers, congruences.SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND PROJECTCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3006NA(PG) COMP SCI 7015NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and Algorithms,Programming TechniquesAll students are required to successfullycomplete (achieve a Pass grade or higher) thecourse Software Engineering and Project (http://www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/third/sep). Thiscourse gives students valuable experience inworking in a group to implement a significantsoftware system. Many students believe this isone of the most valuable courses they study andsuch courses are highly regarded by potentialemployers. Students taking this course willbenefit from having previously completed thecourse Programming Techniques (http://www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/third/pt).Important Notes:Students should not take this course until theyhave completed all the other requirements oftheir program of study.Within the context of a group-based softwareengineering project, this course provides anintroduction to the production of high qualitysoftware solutions to large tasks. Among thetopics covered in this course are thefollowing: models of the software life-cycle,requirements analysis and specification,program design techniques and paradigms,software specification techniques,configuration management and versioncontrol, quality assurance, integration andtesting, project management, risk analysis,case study of ethical considerations inSoftware Engineering.ADVANCED PROGRAMMING PARADIGMSCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3009NA(PG) COMP SCI 7031NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and AlgorithmsA selection of topics from the following:Fundamental models of computation, illustratedby the lambda calculus. Different approaches toprogramming: functional and logic paradigms.Fundamental concepts of programminglanguages, including abstraction, binding,parameter passing, scope, control abstractions.Programming models expressed via Scheme:substitution model; map/reduce programming;environment model; object oriented model; acompositional programming model. Introductionto parallel computing: data parallelism,Java threads, and relationship to distributedcomputing. Examples in application: map/reduceprogramming in Google and with Hadoop;flow-oriented programming for composition ofweb-services. Cloud computing platforms andprogramming models.462013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCECourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3007NA(PG) COMP SCI 7059NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and AlgorithmsThis is an introductory course on ArtificialIntelligence. The topics may include: AImethodology and fundamentals; intelligentagents; search algorithms; game playing;supervised and unsupervised learning;decision tree learning; neural networks;nearest neighbour methods; dimensionalityreduction; clustering; kernel machines;support vector machines; uncertainty andprobability theory; probabilistic reasoning inAI; Bayesian networks; statistical learning;fuzzy logic. Several assignments will be givento enable the student to gain practicalexperience in using these techniques.COMPUTER ARCHITECTURECourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3005NA(PG) COMP SCI 7026NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and Algorithms,Computer SystemsFundamentals of computer design;quantifying cost and performance; instructionset architecture; program behaviour andmeasurement of instruction set use; processordatapaths and control; pipelining, handlingpipeline hazards; memory hierarchies andperformance; I/O devices, controllers and drivers;I/O and system performance.COMPUTER NETWORKS AND APPLICATIONSCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3001NA(PG) COMP SCI 7039NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and AlgorithmsIntroduction to networks and digitalcommunications with a focus on Internetprotocols: Application layer architectures (client/server, peer-to-peer) and protocols (HTTP-web,SMTP-mail, etc), Transport layer operation:(reliable transport, congestion and flow control,UDP, TCP); Network layer operation - (routing,addressing, IPv4 and IPv6), Data Link layeroperation (error detection/correction, accesscontrol, Ethernet, 802.11, PPP), Layer 2/3protocols (ATM and MPLS); selected currenttopics such as: security, multimedia protocols,Quality of Service, mobility, wireless networking,emerging protocols, network management.DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMSCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3012NA(PG) COMP SCI 7076NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and Algorithms,Computer Systems, Computer Networks andApplicationsA selection of topics from the following: thechallenges faced in constructing client/serversoftware: partial system failures, multiple addressspaces, absence of a single clock, latency ofcommunication, heterogeneity, absence of atrusted operating system, system management,binding and naming. Techniques for meetingthese challenges: RPC and middleware, namingand directory services, distributed transactionprocessing, ‘thin’ clients, data replication,cryptographic security, mobile code. Introductionto Java RMI.EVENT DRIVEN COMPUTINGCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3013NA(PG) COMP SCI 7089NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and AlgorithmsEvent driven paradigm: Finite State Automata,their behaviour and implementation.Correspondence with regular expressions.Examples of embedded systems. Introductionto interconnected state machines, Petri Nets,and concurrency. Concepts of state-space andrelationship to testing. Building Graphical UserInterfaces: model view controller paradigm.Building GUIs with the Java Swing library. Easeof use and human-computer interaction issues.Introduction to design patterns for managingcomplexity in large systems Practical projectscover the use of FSAs for control logic andGUI design. Introduction to design patterns formanaging complexity in large systems.OPERATING SYSTEMSCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3004NA(PG) COMP SCI 7064NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and Algorithms,Computer SystemsOS purposes: resource management andthe extended virtual computer; historicaldevelopment. Processes: critical sectionsand mutual exclusion, semaphores, monitors,classical problems, deadlock; processscheduling. Input and Output: hardware andsoftware control. Memory management: multiprogramming;swapping; virtual memory, pagingand symbolic segmentation; File System:operations, implementation, performance.Protection mechanisms: protection domains,access lists, capability systems, principle ofminimum privilege.PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUESCourse Code: (UG) COMP SCI 3002NA(PG) COMP SCI 7006NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Computer Science ConceptsAssumed Knowledge: Data Structures and Algorithms,Computer SystemsProgram development: methods of specification,design, implementations, testing and debugging,case studies, Graphs: construction, traversal,topological sorting, applications. Sorting andsearching: internal and external algorithms,correctness and complexity analysis.GRADUATE DIPLOMA INCOMPUTER SCIENCEThe following notes should assist studentstudying the Graduate Diploma in ComputerScience at NAA in choosing which courseto study and in which order. All University ofAdelaide Computer Science courses taughtat the NAA are 3 unit courses. The full range ofcourses can be found at:www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/coursesTo complete the program of study a GraduateDiploma student must complete a total of 8Computer Science courses (these coursesare listed above under the Bachelor ofComputer Science). Only Computer Sciencecourses may be counted towards the GraduateDiploma in Computer Science. In most casesa student would be required to first completethe course Computer Science Concepts, thenData Structures and Algorithms, then ComputerSystems. The final course a student should takeis Software Engineering and Project.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 47

BACHELOR OF INNOVATIONAND ENTREPRENEURSHIPThe Bachelor of Innovation andEntrepreneurship is designed to providestudents with an understanding of theprocesses, risks, rewards, motivationsand societal impact of innovation andentrepreneurship with a regional, national,and global perspective. The program isnot only for potential entrepreneurs andinnovators, but also for those who mayneed to work with or advise them. It is anarticulation degree for those who hold atleast an approved Diploma.The program will provide graduates with:• A sound understanding of theentrepreneurial process, history and types.• An understanding of who entrepreneurs areand what entrepreneurs do.• An understanding of innovation and howinnovation relates to entrepreneurial activity,processes and outcomes.• An ability to engage in and understand theprocess of commercialisation of technology.• The knowledge of the role of creativity andits impact on enterprises at all levels and atall stages of enterprise development andbe able to demonstrate creative thinking.• An understanding of how opportunities arecreated or discovered and be able toundertake the steps needed to takeadvantage of an entrepreneurial opportunity.• The skills and knowledge to undertakeentrepreneurial activity and be able to usetheir existing or future technical knowledgein an entrepreneurial and innovative manner.SINGAPORE BIE PRIZESDEGREE STRUCTURECourses for this program• Foundations of Entrepreneurship• Ethics and Cultural Aspects of Entrepreneurship• Technology Commercialisation• Opportunity Assessment• Innovation and Creativity• Entrepreneurial Strategy and Resourcing• New Venture Planning• Applied Entrepreneurship• 12-unit ProjectCOURSEDESCRIPTIONSETHICS AND CULTURAL ASPECTSOF ENTREPRENEURSHIPCourse Code: TECHCOMM 3003NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAim: The aim of this course is to enable studentsfrom a variety of backgrounds to understanddifferent social, ethical and cultural backgroundsand how they impact on the decision makingprocess of innovators and entrepreneurs. Thecourse will explore the specific requirements ofsocial and not-for-profit entrepreneurial activityand how effective decision making is enhancedby an understanding of cultural differences.Objectives: On completion of this course,students should be able to display a broadunderstanding of what social and not-for-profitentrepreneurship is and how culture impactson innovation and entrepreneurial activity. Thestudents will be able to display an understandingof the different ethical beliefs that are evidentboth within societies and across differentsocieties. Students will be able to define socialand not-for-profit entrepreneurship, ethics,and culture and understand their roles in acommercial context.Syllabus: Definition of social and not-for-profitentrepreneurship, definition of culture; definitionof ethics; cultural factors in family businesses;inter-cultural differences; cultural influences indifferent economies; a conceptual framework ofethics, law, and culture; social and not-for-profitentrepreneurship and innovation in differentcontexts; ethics and entrepreneurship.ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGYAND RESOURCINGCourse Code: TECHCOMM 2005NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAims: Students should be able to identify andanalyse a range of strategic sources of resourcesfor innovative entrepreneurial ventures. Theyshould understand the range and benefits ofresource acquisition. They will have a soundunderstanding of strategic planning and howto communicate a strategic plan. They willunderstand the different types of strategiesdepending on the context, in particular theinnovative and entrepreneurial contexts.Objectives: On completion of the course,students should be able to explain the conceptsof strategy, and formulate a strategy in theinnovative and entrepreneurial contexts. They willbe able to identify strategic resources and beable to ascertain the most appropriate means ofaccessing the resources needed. They will beable to prepare a strategic plan that is suitablefor a innovative venture that is operating in anentrepreneurial environment.Syllabus: The strategy concept; strategicdecision making; forming and formulatingstrategy; organisational structure; theentrepreneurial strategic context; the innovativestrategic concept; managing change; debt andequity financing as strategic decisions; the formsand sources of non-financial resources.TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALISATIONCourse Code: TECHCOMM 3005NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAims: This course has been designed for thosewho need a basic understanding of the conceptsof successful commercialisation of innovation.Objectives: Students will have a soundunderstanding of the processes, benefits andoutcomes of commercialising innovations in acommercial environment. Students will be ableto assess the intellectual property issues andother risks and prepare a business case.Syllabus: The commercialisation process;linking with industry; marketing & businesscommunication of the commercialisationprocess; economic factors; risk factors;intellectual property; technology transfer.DONORUnique Gas SolutionsCOURSEMost Outstanding BIE StudentAWARD (SGD)1000Prizes will be awarded for Singapore BIE courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.482013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENTCourse Code: TECHCOMM 2006NACourse Value: 3 UnitsObjectives: Understand key issues relatingtothe commercialisation of an innovation whichincludes assessment of risks, markets, andtechnology.Aims: Students should be able to conduct riskanalysis of the commercialisation opportunitiesin terms of markets and technology. Theyshould be able to develop and communicate anassessment of a wide range of opportunities ofinnovations in a commercial context. They shouldbe able to describe the assessment processfor a new opportunity/venture and prepare anassessment program.Syllabus: Developing an opportunity assessmentprogram; assessing potential success of anumber of possible opportunities; risk analysis ofcommercialisation of innovation; assessingtechnological innovations; assessing marketand financial issues of commercialisation;constructing and communication of conclusions.NEW VENTURE PLANNINGCourse Code: TECHCOMM 3001NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAims: The aim of this course is to enablestudents to develop a high level of analyticalability when developing business plans for newventures that incorporate innovation.Objectives: On completion of this course,students should be able to; Demonstrate thepractical skills in researching, planning, andwriting a business plan for a new innovativeventure. Demonstrate an ability to forecastand assess the risks and opportunitieswhen preparing a business plan based onan innovation. Demonstrate a high level ofcompetence in presenting a business plan topotential investors or other interested partiesthrough a variety of communication strategiesincluding formal & informal verbal presentations,written submissions, and electronicmethodologies.Syllabus: Project management principlesand practice; foresight and forecastingmethodologies; types of business plans andtheir uses; financial, marketing and operationalaspects of an innovation plan; strategic analysisof innovation and identification of opportunities.INNOVATION AND CREATIVITYCourse Code: TECHCOMM 3000NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAim: The aim of this course is to help studentsto develop creative solutions to entrepreneurialopportunities. They will be able to apply theseskills to new venture creation and businessplanning processes in particular, but provide aframework to confidently tackle any problem thatcould benefit from a creative approach.Objectives: On completion of this course,students should be able to: implement creativitytools to generate or recognise opportunities;identify new and alternative possibilities forsolving problems; be able to use creative ideasto develop innovations that create value.Syllabus: Individual and group creativity;barriers to creativity and approaches forovercoming these; methods for generating orrecognising ideas, alternatives or possibilitiesto solve commercial or operational problems;turning creativity into innovation that benefits thecustomer and the business venture; bringingcreativity and innovation into the organisationand building an environment to support theseactivities; creative scenarios for the future for theorganisation.FOUNDATIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPCourse Code: TECHCOMM 2001NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAim: The aim of this course is to developstudent insight into the principles and practicesof entrepreneurship and its role in creatingventures. The role of entrepreneurship in SMEs,corporate venturing, social, and communitysectors is examined.Objectives: On completion of this course,students should be able to: Explain theconcepts and practice of entrepreneurship;Explain the difference and relationship betweenentrepreneurship and innovation; Describe theprocess of turning an idea into a viable reality;Understand how to attract resources to takeadvantage of an opportunity; Explain the legaland ethical issues facing entrepreneurs; Describethe different sources of finance for developingbusiness opportunities.Syllabus: The nature and importance ofentrepreneurship; forms of entrepreneurship;the entrepreneurial process; the entrepreneurialmind; creativity, ideas and innovation; screeningentrepreneurial opportunities; identifyingresources to support entrepreneurial activities;intellectual property issues; accessing financeand other resources; the entrepreneurial team;assessing risk; business structure and ethics;entrepreneurial strategy; finding and reachingcustomers and marketing innovation; feasibilityplanning.APPLIED ENTREPRENEURSHIPCourse Code: TECHCOMM 3002NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAims: The aim of this course is to enablestudents from a variety of backgrounds to gainexperience and develop their knowledge ininnovation and entrepreneurship into practicalskills. The course will assist in the developmentof interpersonal skills, analytical ability, andbusiness acumen.Objectives: On completion of this course,students should be able to: demonstrate anunderstanding of how entrepreneurship andinnovation impacts organisations; demonstratean ability to commercialise innovation andoperationalise a business plan; have theconfidence to develop their own innovativebusiness venture or advise others who are doingso.EXTENDED PROJECT PART A & BCourse Code: TECHCOMM 3004ANA/3004BNACourse Value: 12 UnitsAims: The aim of this course is to enablestudents from a variety of backgrounds to gainexperience and develop their knowledge ininnovation and entrepreneurship into practicalskills to a very high level. The course will assistin the development of interpersonal skills,analytical ability, and business acumen to thestage that the student is confident of startingand running a new venture.Objectives: On completion of this course,students should be able to; demonstrate thepractical skills in researching, planning, andexecuting a business plan for a new innovativeventure; demonstrate an ability to commercialiseinnovation, operationalise a business plan, andassess the risks and opportunities that arisefrom these activity; demonstrate a high levelof competence in the entrepreneurial processand be able to communicate that knowledge toothers.Syllabus: This syllabus is an application of thesyllabus in the prerequisite core courses.Working on a practical business plan,implementing it, and exiting the business ineither a start-up, existing business, or role play.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 49

BACHELOR OF NURSINGThe Bachelor of Nursing is designed forRegistered Nurses in Singapore who havecompleted a relevant polytechnic diploma andare seeking further professional developmentopportunities. The program will prepare nursesfor progression towards a series of careeroutcomes along the clinical, managerialor educational pathways and beyond.The curriculum content focuses on theSingapore healthcare context and theinternational perspective of nursing andhealthcare. The program will also focus onexperiential learning and academic rigor,facilitating the effective integration of theoryand practice. The Bachelor of Nursing isaccredited by the Singapore Nursing Board.The Bachelor of Nursing will be delivered atNAA and is a 24 unit, 8 course program.Students will take two courses per semester,totaling 4 courses in a year over 2 years, parttime. Each course includes 40 hours of contacttime, made up variously of lectures, tutorials,laboratory sessions etc and up to 144 hours ofself directed learning per semester.Program AccreditationAccredited by the Singapore Nursing Board(SNB).DEGREE STRUCTURECourses for this program• Foundations of Nursing Practice I• Health Assessment and Complex Care I & II• Foundations of Nursing Practice II• Knowledge Translation in Nursing I• Nursing in a Global Community• Knowledge Translation in Nursing II• ManagementCOURSEDESCRIPTIONSFOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE ICourse Code: NURSING 1101NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course is designed to facilitate studentlearning about development of nursing as aprofession and discipline. It will focus onprofessional issues and the elements of practicethat distinguish nursing as a profession. Theseinclude healthcare ethics, law and advocacy. Thestudents will be required to identify and describehow these issues relate to their current practice.The curriculum includes the following contentspecified by the Singapore Nursing Boardcurriculum requirements: Healthcare Ethics andLaw.HEALTH ASSESSMENT ANDCOMPLEX CARE I & IICourse Code: TBACourse Value: 3 Units eachThese courses will enable students to build ontheir existing knowledge and skills to developadvanced clinical reasoning and problem solvingskills. The topics have been based on the mostcommon causes of mortality and morbidity asreported by the Singapore Ministry of Health.Topics covering advanced pathophysiologyand pharmacology will interlink with advancedcomprehensive physical, mental andpsychosocial assessment. Students will be askedto consider a complex patient scenario basedon their own practice setting. The skills requiredfor comprehensive physical will be identified andpracticed. Behavioural issues will be identifiedand the implications these have for nursingpractice will be discussed.It is anticipated that students will learn notonly from their own cases but also from thosepresented by the other students. In presentingtheir case studies the students will furtherdevelop their own teaching skills. The curriculumincludes the following content specified bythe Singapore Nursing Board curriculumrequirements: Health and Physical assessment,Teaching and Learning, Pathophysiology, AppliedPharmacology, Behavioural Sciences andSociology.FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE IICourse Code: NURSING 1103NACourse Value: 3 UnitsSINGAPORE BN PRIZESDONORCOURSENgee Ann-Adelaide Most Outstanding BN GraduateNgee Ann-Adelaide 1106 NA Knowledge Translation in Nursing IIAWARD (SGD)1000300This course is designed to facilitate studentlearning about the evolution of nursingknowledge, nursing management and leadership,and the principles and practices of teaching andlearning. Students will be required to identify anddescribe how these issues relate to their currentpractice. The aim of Foundations of NursingPractice II is to build and develop studentknowledge of the changing nature of the roleof the nursing profession within contemporaryhealth systems, nursing theories and theirapplication to practice, the contribution of nursingin a multidisciplinary team, the potential for andthe attributes required for leadership in all levelsof nursing, and the part nurses may play aspotential leaders who will guide the profession inthe 21st Century.Prizes will be awarded for Singapore BN courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.502013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION IN NURSING ICourse Code: NURSING 1105NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course will enable students to develop anunderstanding of nursing research and evidencebased health care. It will focus on differentresearch methodologies and the criticalappraisal of this research. The applicability andappropriateness of this research for clinicalapplication will be investigated and the principlesof evidence based practice will be examined.Students will be required to critically appraisevarious research methodologies and identify therelevance of nursing research to their clinicalpractice.NURSING IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITYCourse Code: NURSING 1107NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course will focus on the global issuesfacing the profession. Topics to be consideredwill include, epidemiology, infection control,pandemics and the nursing role. In additionthe global nursing workforce and current andfuture challenges for health care providerswill be considered. These include the ageingpopulation in some nations, chronic illness, andthe economics of health care.KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION IN NURSING IICourse Code: NURSING 1106NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course will focus on the assessment ofpatient safety and the quality of nursing careincluding the implementation of researchfindings. Students will systematically evaluateand compare clinical practice with the bestavailable research evidence and engagein clinical audit. They will be encouraged todisseminate the findings of the audit within theirpractice area. It is anticipated that students willlearn not only from their own audits but also fromthose presented by the other students.MANAGEMENTCourse Code: NURSING 1108NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe aim of the course is to challenge studentsto consider the future of the nursing professionand how they may respond proactively toshaping the role of nursing in healthcare in the21st century and beyond. Students will also beable to differentiate between leadership andmanagement and describe various types ofmanagement. This course will examine arange of international models of nursing careincluding team nursing, primary nursing andcommunity care models. It will also examinethe role of extended nursing practice such asnurse practitioners and nurse led clinics. Theexpanding scope of nursing practice will behighlighted as will leadership styles and problemsolving strategies. Students will examine andcritique these models and roles and discusstheir appropriateness for nursing practice inSingapore.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 51

BACHELOR OF COMMERCEBACHELOR OF COMMERCE (INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)The Bachelor of Commerce degree at theUniversity of Adelaide is a high demand degreewhich is valued by employers.Students admitted to the Bachelor of Commercedegree may choose to graduate with one of thefollowing degrees:• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)• Bachelor of Commerce (Management)• Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)BACHELOR OFCOMMERCEStudents who specialise in more than onearea or who want the breadth of their degreerecognised, may choose to be awarded theBachelor of Commerce degree rather than a‘named’ degree.The degree program has flexibility whichallows you to pursue your interests within awide range of courses. This enables you togain a wide range of employable skills andknowledge leading to improved jobopportunities.DEGREE STRUCTUREThe University’s businessprograms have beenawarded a five yearinternational accreditationfrom the Association toAdvance Collegiate Schoolsof Business (AACSB)www.aacsb.edu/accreditationTwelve Courses; chosen from:• Consumer Behaviour II• Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III• Human Resource Management III• International Business II• International Financial Institutions & Markets I• International Management III• International Marketing III• International Trade & Investment Policy II• Legal Aspects of International Business III• Managing Conflicts & Change III• Market Research III• Marketing Communications III• Market Strategy & Project III• Organisational Behaviour II• Organisational Dynamics II• Strategic Management III• Systems Thinking for a Complex World II* Please note that not all courses will beavailable in a single academic year.* Pre-requisites apply for selected courses.BACHELOR OFCOMMERCE(INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)The Bachelor of Commerce (InternationalBusiness) is designed for students who wish tospecialise in courses that can lead to a careerin international business. The degree programprovides a broad foundation in business inaddition to specialised studies in topics related tothe International business arena.In the 1990s, business enterprises were facedwith the need to address the challenge ofstaying competitive in an increasingly globalmarket. This situation will continue in thecoming decades of the new millennium andthis degree has been designed to provide youwith the opportunity to gain the knowledge andskills to meet this challenge.INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSDegree StructureSeven Core Courses• Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III• International Business II• International Financial Institutions & Markets I• International Management III• International Marketing III• International Trade & Investment Policy II• Legal Aspects of International Business IIIFive Elective Courses; chosen from:• Consumer Behaviour II• Human Resource Management III• Managing Conflicts & Change III• Market Research III• Marketing Communications III• Market Strategy & Project III• Organisational Behaviour II• Organisational Dynamics II• Strategic Management III• Systems Thinking for a Complex World II* Please note that not all courses will beavailable in a single academic year.* Pre-requisites apply for selected courses.Recognised Professional BodiesGraduates are entitled to affiliate membershipof the Securities Institute of Australia. Fullmembership requires completion of the Institute’sGraduate Diploma in Applied Finance andInvestment, progress towards which is greatlyfacilitated by this degree. The degree is also auseful starting point for complying with entrancerequirements of the American professional body,Association of Investment Management andSINGAPORE BCOM PRIZESDONORNgee Ann-AdelaideResearch, to become a Chartered FinancialAnalyst.CareersCOURSEMost Outstanding BCOM GraduateA career in international business managementoffers you not only the possibility of high financialrewards but also variety, satisfaction, and thepossibility of international assignments. TheBachelor of Commerce (International Business)degree is designed for those who wish to work ina company involved in international business, orfor those who canbring such expertise to public bodies such asgovernment.One career alternative in international businessmanagement is to work for a large Multinationalcorporation. Such firms constantly searchfor good personnel to assist them in theirinternational operations. These organisationsexpect employees to be firmly grounded in theprinciples and practices of management. It ismost likely that they would hire you at a startinglevel and expect you to become familiar with thecompany’s operations before they would giveyou a position of responsibility or consideryou for an overseas assignment. You may berequired to undertake further training in aspecialised area. Opportunities in this areainclude not only the giant multinational firms,but also banks, airlines and travel, tourism andhospitality organisations.Career opportunities also exist in small andmedium-sized firms (SMEs). Very often, suchfirms have just developed an internationalorientation, and the new employee will arriveon the ‘ground floor’. Managers in SMEs maynot be as specialised as those in largeorganisations, and your initial involvementwould be in the export field, carrying out suchtasks as evaluating potential new customersand markets, preparing quotes and dealingwith such activities as shipping andtransportation. You may prefer the challengesof working in this sort of environment as youwill be involved in a wider variety of tasks andresponsibilities, and could involve specialisingin either importing or exporting activities.Other career options include working for agovernment trade bodies or an internationalaid agency. Career opportunities also exist formanagement consultants, advising othershow to manage their businesses. Followingthis career route usually requires severalyears of practical experience and apostgraduate qualification.Prizes will be awarded for Singapore BCOM courses over each calendar year. If more than onestudent is deemed eligible for a prize, the prize amount will be shared between the recipients.AWARD (SGD)1000522013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

BACHELOR OFCOMMERCE(MANAGEMENT)Management is the process of administeringand coordinating an organisation’s resourcesefficiently and effectively in an effort to achieveits goals. The Bachelor of Commerce(Management) will help you develop the skillsrequired to successfully manage changes inwork structures, process and producttechnologies, employment relations andorganisational culture.MANAGEMENT Degree StructureSix Core Courses• Human Resource Management III• International Management III• Organisational Behaviour II• Organisational Dynamics II• Managing Conflicts & Change III• Strategic Management IIISix Elective Courses; chosen from:• Consumer Behaviour II• Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III• International Business II• International Financial Institutions & Markets I• International Marketing III• International Trade & Investment Policy II• Legal Aspects of International Business III• Market Research III• Market Strategy and Project III• Marketing Communications III• Organisational Behaviour II• Systems Thinking for a Complex World II* Please note that not all courses will beavailable in a single academic year.* Pre-requisites apply for selected courses.Recognised Professional BodiesThe Bachelor of Commerce (Management) isdesigned for students who wish to gain arecognised qualification to enhance theircareer prospects and leads to membership ofa number of professional associations.Graduates are eligible for membership of theAustralian Institute of Management (AIM) and theAustralian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).Note: During the course of their studiesstudents can register as student members ofthese professional bodies.CareersA career in management offers you not onlythe possibility of high financial rewards butalso variety, satisfaction and the possibility ofinternational assignments. Managers arerequired in organisations of various sizes, inthe public, private and not-for-profit sectors.As a graduate you may join a largeorganisation. It is most likely that you will behired at a sta y’s operations before beinggiven a position of responsibility.You may be required to undertake furthertraining in specialised areas. If you work for amultinational company, you will need tobecome familiar with the company’soperations before being considered for anoverseas assignment.Opportunities for employment also exist insmall and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).Managers in SMEs may not be as specialisedas those in large organisations. You mayprefer the challenges of working in this sort ofenvironment as you will be involved in a widerCareer opportunities also exist formanagement consultants, advising othershow to manage their business. Managementconsultants may work for large internationalconsulting firms, national firms, local consultingcompanies, or themselves. This career routeusually requires several years of practicalexperience and a postgraduate qualificationsuch as a Master of Business Administration(MBA) or a Master or Commerce (PerformanceManagement).Opportunities also exist for administrators andsocial researchers in government agencies orin the not-for-profit sector including educational,welfare, sporting and environmentalorganisations.The skills and theories provided in themanagement major are as applicable to thesesectors as they are to the private sector.A Bachelor of Commerce (Management)degree offers you not only immediate careeropportunities but also provides the foundationfrom which you can pursue other careeroptions.BACHELOR OFCOMMERCE (MARKETING)The Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) isdesigned to provide you with a soundbackground in business, together with anunderstanding of marketing’s role within andbetween organisations. With greater competitionin markets arising from globalisation,technological change and, deregulation, anunderstanding of marketing is becomingincreasingly important for all professionals inboth private and government business areas.In a more competitive world, graduates with theability to add value to products and services arein increasing demand.People seeking careers in marketing areexpected to have well developed decisionmaking skills and to be innovative in theirapproach to business problems and situations.As a result, the marketing courses are combinedwith a general business education to ensurethat you develop a multi-disciplinary perspectiveof business. The degree program also aims todevelop critical thinking and communicationskills so that you may deal effectively with thecontinually changing business environment.To achieve these aims the degree integratesthe development of practical skills andknowledge, with a strong emphasis onunderstanding current theories, strategicdecision making and the latest research.Assessment activities are designed to provideyou with quality learning experiences thatdevelop your employment skills.MARKETING Degree StructureFive Core Courses• Consumer Behaviour II• International Marketing III• Market Research III• Marketing Communications III• Market Strategy & Project IIISeven Elective Courses, chosen from:• Corporate Responsibility for Global Business III• Human Resource Management III• International Business II• International Financial Institutions & Markets I• International Management III• International Trade & Investment Policy II• Legal Aspects of International Business III• Managing Conflicts & Change III• Organisational Behaviour II• Organisational Dynamics II• Strategic Management III• Systems Thinking for a Complex World II* Please note that not all courses will beavailable in a single academic year.* Pre-requisites apply for selected courses.Recognised Professional BodiesGraduates gain partial credit towards theCertified Professional Marketer (CPM) statusawarded by the Australian Marketing Institute.Completion of four specified courses allowsBachelor of Commerce (Marketing) students toobtain the Certificate of Market Research fromthe Market Research Society of Australia.CareersThe Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) willequip you with the educational backgroundyou need to enter many career areas in bothprivate enterprise and the government sector.Potential employment opportunities areextensive as people with marketing knowledgeand skills are required by all kinds oforganisations and businesses to manage theirclient relationships.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 53

The degree is designed to equip you for futurebusiness roles, such as: market planner, salesmanager, brand marketer, product andadvertising manager, retail manager, publicrelations officer, advertising executive, servicemanager and market researcher.Apart from specialist marketing areas,employment may be found in such areas asthe broadcast media, social research, policyand business analysis, managementconsulting and strategic planning. Graduatescan move into careers as graduate traineeswith large multi-national corporations in areassuch as marketing, sales or advertising andlater into general management or marketingmanagement positions.The Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) alsodevelops a sound basis for postgraduatestudies, whether an Honours degree, a Masterof Commerce (Marketing) or a Master ofBusiness Administration (MBA).CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IICourse Code: MARKETNG 2501NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Introduction to Marketing IIThis course introduces the theory of consumerbehaviour and relates it to the practice ofmarketing. It will present relevant material drawnfrom psychology, anthropology, social andbehavioural sciences within the framework ofthe consumer decision process and its maininfluencing factors.CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY FORGLOBAL BUSINESS IIICourse Code: INTBUS 3501NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course gives students an insight into how toanticipate and deal with some of the majorchallenges faced in the international businessarena. Topics include: an introduction to theeconomics and politics of globalisation and theemergence of “corporate social responsibility”;internal corporate governance issues - how acompany identifies new markets, manages risks,overcomes exporting and importing challengeswhile dealing with trade law and the WTO;external challenges - how a company navigatescorporate legal obligations, consumer concerns,labour and human rights issues, poverty,sustainable development and environmentalissues.HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IIICourse Code: COMMGMT 3502NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Organisational Behaviour IIThe aim of this course is to provide studentswith an understanding of contemporary HRMand the important strategic role that it playsin helping an organisation build and maintaincompetitive advantage. More specifically, thecourse will examine HR policies, practices,and systems in the areas of: planning andrecruitment; ethical and legal frameworks for HR;employee selection; training and development;performance management; compensation;employee relations; diversity management;OH&S; employee separation; and HRM in aglobal environment.INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IICourse Code: INTBUS 2500NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThe course introduces students to the basicconcepts of international business. Topicsinclude internationalisation theories; the impactof technology on multinational corporations;understanding documentation used in theinternational business arena; financingmultinational operations; and internationalgovernance issues. There will be a focus onappropriate theory and the course will aimto provide opportunities for the practicalimplementation of the main concepts covered.INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS& MARKETS ICourse Code: ECON 1009NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis is an introductory undergraduate coursein international trade. The course covers thefollowing standard topics: the main reasonsfor trade, trade patterns, trade and incomedistribution, FDI and immigration, trade policyinstruments, WTO and the multilateral tradingsystem, trade agreements. The course may alsocover additional topics such as offshoring, tradeand child labour, globalisation and environment.INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT IIICourse Code: COMMGMT 3500NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Management IIThe objective of this course is to provide studentswith a basic understanding of the fundamentalprinciples and practices of InternationalManagement. The course focuses on thefoundations of international management, therole of culture, cross-cultural communication andnegotiations, MNC strategies and structures,and international human resource management.There will be a focus on appropriate theory andthe course will aim to provide opportunitiesfor the practical implementation of the mainconcepts covered.INTERNATIONAL MARKETING IIICourse Code: MARKETNG 3501NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Introduction to Marketing IIAssumed Knowledge: Consumer Behaviour IIInternational marketing is a rapidly growing areawithin the disciplines of marketing andinternational business. Central to internationalmarketing is the response of international ratherthan domestic buyers in the marketingenvironment, the types of decisions that aremost feasible and the information required indecision making. During this course, the studentwill gain insights into the pressures created bythe international economic, political, legal andcultural environmental influences on marketingplanning. This course will enable studentsto learn analytical skills required to developinternational marketing plans and develop themarketing mix elements in the internationalenvironment. International marketing is one offive subjects in the marketing discipline andextends the knowledge developed in marketingmanagement into the international rather thanthe domestic market. The major theories include:pathways of internationalisation, political andeconomic risk analysis, international strategicplanning, cultural distance, product developmentand branding for international markets,international market entry, distribution strategiesand the structure of international organisations.The conceptual material developed duringthis course will be implemented through classexercises, case studies and a major project.542013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

INTERNATIONAL TRADE & INVESTMENTPOLICY IICourse Code: ECON 2500NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Principles of Microeconomics IThis course examines the interactions betweeneconomic, political, strategic, and legal aspectsof international trade and investment policies atnational, regional and global levels. This includesthe ways in which WTO members affect and areaffected by regional and multilateral trade andeconomic integration agreements. The effects oftrade and investment policy on the efficiency ofresource use, on income distribution, and onnational and global trade and economic welfareare analysed using trade theories and models ofinternational trade and investment.LEGAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONALBUSINESS IIICourse Code: COMMLAW 3502NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Commercial Law IThis course focuses on introducing students tothe legal aspects of doing business abroad. Thecourse provides an understanding of the differentlegal systems; tax and regulation of trade; theenforceability of contracts; and judgements anddispute management across borders. The coursewill also introduce students to the issues ofintellectual property protection and antidumpingregulations.MANAGING CONFLICT & CHANGE IIICourse Code: COMMGMT 3506NAPre-requisite: Organisational Behaviour IIThis course will introduce students to the theoryand practice of negotiation, conflict managementand change management in the workplace.Using various models the course will helpstudents to develop an understanding of theimportance of structured negotiation as a meansof achieving effective organisational outcomes.It will also explore different strategies for dealingwith conflict and implementing organisationalchange and the potential outcomes, both positiveand negative, of the chosen strategy.MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS IIICourse Code: MARKETNG 3500NACourse Value: 3 UnitsAssumed Knowledge: Introduction to Marketing IIThe course aims to provide students with anunderstanding of the communication aspects ofmarketing. It will cover the range of tools availableto marketers for the purpose of promotion suchas advertising, sales promotion, personal selling,sponsorship, publicity and public relations as wellas the process by which these are integrated andplanned.MARKET RESEARCH IIICourse Code: MARKETNG 3502NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Introduction to Marketing IIAssumed Knowledge: Consumer Behaviour IIThis course will provide students with an in-depthunderstanding of market research. Studentswill be involved in a practical application ofmarket research via a group project which willfocus on a real company situation. Students willwrite a research brief, determine the researchmethodology and conduct interviews and surveysas required. Students will be responsible forpresenting their findings in both written and oralform to their clients.MARKET STRATEGY & PROJECT IIICourse Code: MARKETNG 3503NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Introduction to Marketing II,Consumer Behaviour II, Market Research IIIThis is a capstone course for studentscompleting the Bachelor of Commerce(Marketing). The course integrates market theoryand management practices, within the contextof marketing strategies and different competitivesituations. Students will develop a marketing planfor a live client firm, on the basis of market theory,market research and the potential strategicdirections available to their client. Students will beresponsible for presenting their findings in bothwritten and oral form to their clients.ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR IICourse Code: COMMGMT 2500NACourse Value: 3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide studentswith a foundational understanding of the historyand development of Organisational Behaviour(OB) theories and concepts. The body ofknowledge focuses on how the attributes andbehaviours of individuals and groups influencethe culture, design, ethics, learning and structureof an organisation. The applied focus of thecourse is to facilitate experiential learning ofcontemporary approaches to conflict resolution,communication, decision making, leadership,motivation, negotiation, power and politics withina team environment.ORGANISATIONAL DYNAMICS IICourse Code: COMMGMT 2502NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Management IIOrganisational Dynamics teaches a unifiedway of thinking about the short term dynamicsand complexities faced by contemporaryorganisations. This course discusses the theoryof organisations with respect to fundamentalorganisational characteristics, imperativesand typical contingencies to operations andeffectiveness. It uses the macro-perspective ofOrganisational Theory to enable the organisationand its primary sub-units to be presented asthe point for explanation and analysis for thecomplexities and influences that are sources ofpotential disruption and change. Emphasis ison the organisational system as a coordinatedsocial entity and as such the course is concernedwith how the organisation integrates its socialcapital, competencies and resources, strategiccapabilities and operational assets in a waythat minimises disruption and maximises aschallenges and opportunities arise. This courseprepares management students to interpretorganisational complexity and to be alert tothe constant shifts and challenges faced byorganisations and their people. This coursewill enable you to understand the potentialimplications of contingencies, change anddynamics and how the organisation’s structureand design can moderate these influences aswell as impact its use of technology and the wayit leverages knowledge, supports innovation andmaximizes its effectiveness and advantage.2013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK 55

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IIICourse Code: COMMGMT 3501NACourse Value: 3 UnitsPre-requisite: Management IIThis course addresses the strategicmanagement of organisations, including theformulation of longer term strategic directions,the planning of objectives and supportingstrategies, and the control of strategicimplementation. It provides students with anunderstanding of the approaches and tools forplanning and controlling strategy at theorganisation and sub-unit levels, as well asexperience in case analysis and practicalapplication of planning and control skills. Topicsinclude evaluating the strategic environment,industry and competitive analysis, formulatingmission and setting objectives, strategy selectionand implementation, and strategic control. Alsoconsidered are specialist issues in strategicmanagement such as technology andnot-for-profit organisation management,corporate social responsibility and environmentalstrategies.SYSTEMS THINKING FOR A COMPLEXWORLD IICourse Code: COMMGMT 2504NACourse Value: 3 UnitsComplexity characterises the world and allhuman endeavours today. All problems,whether technical, social, economic, natural,cultural or political are embedded in a complexweb of dynamically linked components andprocesses that are continuously influencedby short-term shocks and long-term stressessuch as globalisation, climate change,economic liberalisation and urbanisation.This generic course equips students from alldisciplines with essential knowledge and skillsthrough the introduction of systems thinkingconcepts, theories, and cutting edge toolsfor understanding and effectively managingcomplexity. It provides a basis for moving fromtraditional linear thinking to interconnectedthinking ¿ that is, to determine systemicinterventions (actions, strategies, policies) thataddress the root causes of issues rather thantreating the symptoms. Cutting edge systemstools and games are used to gain insight intohow the components of complex systems aremulti-dimensional and interconnected, how aparticular decision can lead to intended as wellas unintended consequences and how negativeoutcomes could be mitigated in a systemicway. Student group projects provide uniquemulti-disciplinary learning opportunities to gainfirsthand experiences with ¿new ways of thinking¿about their own discipline interests and how tointegrate diverse mental models and disciplinesin finding solutions to deal with complex issues.562013 NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE STUDENT HANDBOOK

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OUTSTANDING RESEARCHThe University of Adelaide provides a learning environment whereteachers are also active researchers who are among the best in theirfields. The University is one of the most research-intensive universities inAustralia on the basis of per capita research grant income.Renowned for its research in many fields, the University has majorstrengths in the following: agriculture, wine, plant and animalbiotechnology, climate change and sustainability, biodiversity andecology, natural resource management, water quality, reproductivehealth and early childhood development, men’s health, infectiousdiseases, ageing, neurosciences, oral health, molecular biosciencesand gene analysis, high-performance computing. defence research,physics, optics and photonics, ion chemistry, system engineering,signals and image processing, geology and geophysics, fluids andcombustion and social sciences including demography, migration andworkforce development.The University has important national alliances through its involvementin 13 Co-operative Research Centres (national researchcentres that bring together Australia’s top researchers to work onprojects of national and international significance). It also participatesin other research collaborations with publicly funded research agenciessuch as Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial ResearchOrganisation (CSIRO) and the Defence Science and TechnologyOrganisation (DSTO).In addition, the University is home to a significant number of specialisedResearch Centres and a number of Research Clusters - large scale, crossdisciplinaryteams that enable the University of Adelaide researchersto tackle big research projects and work together with industry, otherresearch organisations and the community.www.adelaide.edu.au

www.NAA.edu.sgNGEE ANN-ADELAIDE EDUCATION CENTRE97 Tank Road Teochew Building Level 3 Singapore 238066t: +65 6738 2910f: +65 6738 3314e: registrar@NAA.edu.sgEdition: 2013 / 03