Bachelor of Tourism (Honours) - G4E ( BTourism(Hons) )

Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 2 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): (03) 6226 3579 Bachelor of Tourism (Honours) - G4E ( BTourism(Hons) ) The Bachelor of Tourism is an on-campus course offered by the Faculty of Business through the School of on the Hobart and Launceston campuses. The course may be studied over a minimum of one year full-time or up to a maximum of two years part-time. Applicants for the BTourism(Hons) must have qualified for admission to an appropriate undergraduate degree, including a major in Tourism with a minimum GPA of 6.5. Objectives The BTourism(Hons) aims to: train graduates in advanced tourism theory and practice; promote disciplinary depth and theoretical knowledge in tourism studies; and provide opportunities for vocationally-related experience. Graduates of the BTourism(Hons) degree will be strong applicants for jobs in a wide range of fields, for example: tourism and the travel industries; heritage tourism, museums and historic sites; wilderness, antarctic and nature tourism; tourism research; tourism marketing; tourism administration; tourism journalism and the media; other service industries and sectors. Students enrol in either BMA411 and BMA412 (full-time 50%) or BMA413 and BMA414 (part-time 25%) and complete two 25% coursework units plus a thesis (50%). POSTGRADUATE Campus(es) Offered: Course Duration: Minimum.5yrs, Maximum 4 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): Graduate Certificate in Business - C5D ( GradCertBus ) The Faculty of Commerce may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Certificate in Business any of the following: i) A person who has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, or ii) A person who has five (5) years' relevant work experience. For entry into all courses, international students must provide: * Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall score of 6 in the IELTS test (with no band less than 6) or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of at least 5 is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Business may proceed to the Master of Business, to the Master of Business (Specialisation), or to the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (an existing program that articulates with the existing MBA). Students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Business may also be eligible for credit standing in other postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty. Professional Recognition There is no single, relevant, professional body, although it is anticipated that this course will assist students in gaining membership in bodies University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 225

such as the Australian Human Resources Institute and the Australian Marketing Institute, depending upon the sequence of units chosen. The GradCertBus will consist of four postgraduate units from amongst those offered by the the Faculty of Commerce, as approved by the Course Coordinator from the current Faculty list of postgraduate units. It will comprise of a sequence of units in a particular area of business, for example, financial reporting and analysis, marketing management, law for managers, or human resource management. Appropriate postgraduate units available from other Faculties may also be included, for example a postgraduate psychology unit within a human resource management sequence. Campus(es) Offered: Course Duration: Minimum.5yrs, Maximum 4 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): Graduate Certificate in General Studies - C5C ( GradCertGenSt ) The Graduate Certificate in General Studies is designed for students who have previously graduated with an undergraduate degree or equivalent, and wish to pursue further academic studies. This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to assist them in the development of their career, professional or personal educational interests by providing them with the opportunity to study at postgraduate level. The specific knowledge and skills developed will depend upon the approved sequence of units undertaken. The faculties may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Certificate any of the following: i) A person who has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, or ii) A person who has five (5) years' relevant work or community experience. For entry into all postgraduatecourses, international students must provide: Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall score of 6+ in the IELTS test, with no band less than 6, or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of 5+ is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Articulation To Course Students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate may proceed to other courses for which they have the necessary qualifications and prerequisites including, for example, the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. The GradCertGenSt will consist of four units of 12.5% weighting as approved by the Course Coordinator from the current list of units offered by the University, and described in the University Handbook. Normally, these will be chosen from amongst available postgraduate units, but up to two undergraduate units may be permitted, provided that they are not in the same area as the candidate's undergraduate degree. A maximum of one first year undergraduate unit will be permitted. Graduate Certificate in Information Systems - C5S ( GradCertIS ) Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 2 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): (03) 6226 6200 or 1800 687 120 (Offered subject to Council approval) This on-campus one semester full-time or four semesters part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Commerce at the Hobart and Launceston campuses. Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems program will be required to (a) have a 3 year degree from an accredited university institution; or (b) have demonstrated IT competencies and relevant professional experience of seven years' standing that indicate a level of knowledge and skill comparable to those of graduates in similar circumstances. University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 226

In addition, a candidate must have a basic knowledge of information systems and information modelling. This knowledge may be gained from self-study and professional experience, or by attending both of the units BSA101 Business Information Systems and BSA102 Information Modelling & Infrastructures. Subject to demand, The School of Information Systems offers a three week long summer school during January--February each year to allow students to gain the prerequisite knowledge contained in BSA102 Information Modelling & Infrastructures. Objectives The course aims to provide short professional development studies that may be tailored to the needs of individual professional associations, corporate bodies or government agencies. This course is designed to enhance skills within an existing career path and to broaden knowledge in the areas of electronic commerce, database design and management, IS/IT project management, information management and decision support systems. Articulation To Course Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Professional Recognition Graduates of this certificate alone will not be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society but may use this certificate in conjunction with other qualifications to seek membership of the Society, The Graduate Certificate is madeup of four units. Schedule A BSA201 Systems Analysis and Design,L,J F,J G BSA202 Systems Development Methodologies 12.5% G H,L BSA203 Information,L G BSA204 Business Logistics,L BSA206 Database Systems,L,G,J BSA207 Web,L F BSA209 Database Administration 12.5% BSA301 IS Project,L,G H BSA302 IS Project H G BSA303 IS Strategic Planning & G BSA304 Decision Support Systems,L,W G BSA305 Current Trends in IS 12.5% BSA306 Electronic Commerce,L BSA307 Electronic Commerce Project,L BSA308 Advanced Systems Development Graduate Certificate in International Business - C5G ( GradCertIB ) Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 3 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 1300 366 575 This one semester or equivalent on-campus course is offered by the Faculty of Business initially at the Hobart campus only with the majority of units involving flexible delivery, with web-based teaching and learning, lectures and tutorials, combined with intensive face-to-face workshops or seminars as appropriate. The course is full fee paying. Fees cover tuition, all study materials (with the exception of text books) and costs associated with the study sessions. All units are subject to formal assessment normally including assignments and a final examination. The Faculty of Commerce may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Certificate of International Business any of the following: University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 227

(i) A person who has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, or (ii) A person who has had at least three (3) years relevant work experience; For entry into all courses, international students must provide: * Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall band score of 6+ in the IELTS test or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of 5+ is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Graduate studies have an important place in management development. They offer individuals aspiring to either general management or senior functional management roles the opportunity to develop competencies relevant to the effective management of enterprises. This course will provide an opportunity to specialize in an area of business offering greater academic rigour with a practical focus. Articulation To Course May lead to the Master of International Business. The Graduate Certificate is made up of four core units. Core units BEA703 International Economics H BMA584 Marketing,L,W H,L,W or BMA583 Human Resource H,L,W BEA683 Economics for Managers H,L,W International Business BMA774,L,W H Units will be offered in a variety of flexible mode delivery systems (such as WebCT), including some intensive face-to-face weekend workshops. Delivery will vary depending upon the specific discipline-base of the unit. Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 3 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 1300 366 575 Graduate Certificate in Marketing - C5F ( GradCertMrkt ) This one semester or equivalent on-campus course is offered by the Faculty of Business initially at the Hobart campus only with the majority of units involving flexible delivery, with web-based teaching and learning, lectures and tutorials, combined with intensive face-to-face workshops or seminars as appropriate. The course is full fee paying. Fees cover tuition, all study materials (with the exception of text books) and costs associated with the study sessions. All units are subject to formal assessment normally including assignments and a final examination. The Faculty of Commerce may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Certificate of Marketing any of the following: (i) A person who has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, or (ii) A person who has had at least three (3) years relevant work experience; For entry into all courses, international students must provide: * Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall band score of 6+ in the IELTS test or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of 5+ is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Graduate studies have an important place in management development. They offer individuals aspiring to either general management or senior functional management roles the opportunity to develop competencies relevant to the effective management of enterprises. This course will provide an opportunity to specialize in an area of business offering greater academic rigour with a practical focus. Articulation To Course May lead to the Master of Marketing. University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 228

The Graduate Certificate is made up of four core units. Core units BMA584 Marketing,L,W H,L,W BFA682 Law for Managers,L,W H BMA774 International Business,L,W H BMA600 Buyer Behaviour Units will be offered in a variety of flexible mode delivery systems (such as WebCT), including some intensive face-to-face weekend workshops. Delivery will vary depending upon the specific discipline-base of the unit. Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Course Duration: Minimum.5yrs, Maximum 2 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 03 6226 2266 Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting - C5B ( GCPA ) This is a 6 month full-time or 1 year part-time course of study offered by the Faculty of Business, School of Accounting and Corporate Governance. The course involves the completion of 4 units of study. The course is the first part of a suite of courses that culminate in eligibility for professional accounting body membership. Completion of this course alone does not lead to professional accounting body membership (see Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) and Master of Professional Accounting - Specialisation (MPAS)). This is a fee paying course. All units are subject to formal assessment including the completion of continuous assessment such as assignments, and a final examination. Candidates for the Graduate Certificate shall be qualified for entry if they have: 1. The equivalent of an undergraduate or masters degree in a non-accounting degree. International applications are subject to assessment for equivalency OR 2. Approved relevant work experience or other special circumstances (eg post secondary qualifications) as approved by the Dean or delegated authority. International students will normally be expected to have reached an IELTS test score of 6+ with no band below 6 or a TOEFL test score of 550+ with a written English score of 5+. At the discretion of the Faculty admission may also include an interview. The units in this course form part of the MPA and/or MPAS and once the MPA or MPAS is completed and depending on the qualifications of the applicant on entry, it is the first part of a pathway for students to qualify for membership of the professional accounting bodies and then to pursue professional year studies with these bodies. Articulation To Course Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting (only for students who hold an Undergraduate or Masters degree) Master of Professional Accounting (Specialisation) Schedule A BEA681 Statistics for Managers,L,W,Z Z H BEA683 Economics for Managers H,L,W BFA707 The Accounting Framework H H to Financial BFA703 H University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 229

BFA726 Corporate Law and Regulation BFA712 and Cost Accounting BFA713 Audit and Assurance H H BFA715 Accounting Theory H BFA706 Business Law H H BFA705 BFA704 Financial and Corporate Accounting Organisational Risk, Technology and AIS H BFA714 Australian Tax Law Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 2 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 1300 366 575 Graduate Certificate of - C5T ( GradCertMgt ) Part-time: A 1-year part-time, on-campus course is offered at the Hobart and Launceston campuses. Students will now have the option of completing the course in less than three years by taking summer school units. The course is conducted over 7 weekend sessions per semester. For each unit seven 3.25-hour (Saturday) sessions are held alternatively between Hobart and Launceston (ie 4/7 at Hobart and 3/7 at Launceston). Full-time; A one semester, or equivalent course is offered at the Hobart campus only and is conducted with a combination of traditional timetabling, weekend mode and intensive mode and/or flexible delivery as appropriate. Both full-time and part-time units consist of 39 hours made up of 22 hours class contact and the balance made up of structured learning through a range of flexible education initiatives. The course is full fee paying. Fees cover tuition, all study materials (with the exception of text books) and costs associated with the study sessions. All units are subject to formal assessment including assignments and examinations. The Faculty of Commerce may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Certificate of any of the following: i. ii. A person who: (a) has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, and (b) has had at least six months work experience; A person who is not a graduate but whose demonstrated managerial competencies and relevant experience of seven years' standing indicating a level of knowledge and skill equivalent to those of graduates in similar situations. Graduate studies have an important place in management development. They offer individuals aspiring to either general management or senior functional management roles the opportunity to develop competencies relevant to the effective management of enterprises. Articulation To Course May lead to the C6QGraduate Diploma of Business Administration. The Graduate Certificate is made up of four units: three core and one elective which form the basis of management education. Schedule BMA581 Organisational Behaviour,L,W H,L,W BFA582 Financial Reporting & Analysis,L,W H,L,W BMA584 Marketing,L,W H,L,W University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 230

and one elective unit from: BMA583 Human Resource H,L,W BMA775 Managing e-business,l,w BMA684 Electronic Marketing 12.5% BFA771 Managerial Accounting,L,W H,L,W BFA682 Law for Managers,L,W H BMA773 Ethics,L,W H,L,W BMA774 International Business,L,W H Graduate Diploma in Information - C6R ( GradDipInfoMgt ) Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 3 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): (03) 6226 6200 or 1800 687 120 This on-campus 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Business at the Hobart campus. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Information program will be required to have a 3 year degree from an accredited university, and have a basic knowledge of information systems and information modelling. This knowledge may be gained from self-study and professional experience, or by attending both of the units BSA101 Business Information Systems and BSA102 Information Modelling & Infrastructures. Subject to demand, The School of Information Systems offers a three week long summer school during January--February to allow students to gain the prerequisite knowledge contained in BSA102 Information Modelling & Infrastructures. Objectives The course aims to: a. b. c. d. e. equip students with the fundamental knowledge, skills and capabilities to function effectively as information managers; give graduates a good understanding of the roles that information plays in society, organisations and for individuals and the need for information resources to be managed effectively; develop professional skills and appropriate attitudes in the areas of the support of clients engaged in information retrieval and usage, and all aspects of the careers of information managers; provide an understanding of the principles and practice of information organisation, use of information management systems and the positions that information managers play in public and private organisations; meet the professional standard for qualifications required by The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) for teacher librarians, general librarians and information managers. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Information could expect to find employment as librarians, teacher librarians and information managers. Completion of the course allows graduates to seek membership of ALIA. Professional Recognition Recognised by ALIA Course units in the Graduate Diploma in Information are of 12.5% weighting. The course has three distinct streams depending on the professional outcome sought by the candidate. Each stream consists of 6-7 core units and 1-2 elective units. Four units are common to all three streams: BSA623 Business Information Systems and BSA633 Strategic Planning & for IS, IST4104 Information Resources and Services and IST4106 Information Organisation. The latter two units are available via distance education from Edith Cowan University. For students enrolled in the Teacher Librarian or General Librarian stream, library exemplars will be included in the assessment process and in projects to satisfy ALIA's requirements. Professional placement is managed within IST4104 Information and Resources. Edith Cowan University will be responsible for the process of practicum placement, supervision and assessment through this unit. Schedule A Core units -- all streams University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 231

BSA623 BSA633 Plus Business Information Strategic Planning & for IS,L,L Teacher Librarian ESG777 Literature for Children External(H,L,W, ESV202 Managing Learning 12.5% I,N) One elective (semesters 1 or 2) -- 12.5% each IST4117 Information Literacy (offered online in Semester 2 by Edith Cowan University) General Librarian External(H,L,W, ESV202 Managing Learning 12.5% I,N) Two electives (semesters 1 or 2) -- 12.5% each IST3162 Information Literacy & Lifelong Learners (offered online in Semester 1 by Edith Cowan University) Information BSA627 Managing Websites 12.5% L IS-based Knowledge BSA416 Two electives (semesters 1 or 2) -- 12.5% each Electives IST3162 Information Literacy & Lifelong Learners [a] (offered online in Semester 1 by Edith Cowan University) Managing Database Systems[a] BSA626 [b],l BSA627 Managing Websites[a] 12.5% L BSA631 Managing IT Projects[a] [b],l H IS-based Knowledge BSA416 [a] External(H,L,W, ESV202 Managing Learning[b] 12.5% I,N) Foundations of Media and LAW602 Information Technology Law[a] [b],l [a] Teacher Librarian or General Librarian [b] Information Note: Teacher Librarian stream -- students may choose an elective unit other than those listed above provided it is approved by the Head of the School of Information Systems. General Librarian and Information stream -- students may choose electives other than those listed above provided they are approved by the Head of the School of Information Systems. Graduate Diploma in Information Systems - C6P ( GDIS ) Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 3 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): (03) 6226 6200 or 1800 687 120 This on-campus, 1-year (minimum) full-time or 3-year part-time course is offered at the Hobart and Launceston campuses. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems will be required to satisfy the following: University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 232

a. b. a bachelor degree from an accredited university; and have a basic knowledge of information technology and information modelling, as may be gained by self study, professional experience or by attending the units BSA101 Business Information Systems and BSA102 Information Modelling and Infrastructures. Objectives The course aims to -- * enable graduates to fulfil key roles in the it and related industries, and to liaise between IT personnel and other professional and industrial personnel * provide graduates with a strong systems focus, in their ability to conceive of new designs, address business needs and solve problems; * give graduates a good understanding of the roles of IT in society, in organisations and for individuals, and an awareness that IT is a powerful factor for change in modern society * provide knowledge, skills and understanding of - the relationships of information and information technology to organisational needs; - current management practice in the development of information systems, their use and associated policy formulation and analysis; - the value of research, critical thinking and effective communication in the management of information systems; and to * develop professional skills in such areas as interpersonal communication, working in teams, and technical report writing. Associate membership of the Australian Computer Society. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems could expect to find employment as a business analyst, database analyst, systems analyst, IT project manager, IT manager, information manager, database administrator, IT administrator or manager, telecommunications manager, IT consultant, electronic commerce or electronic business consultant, web developer, webmaster. Articulation To Course Master of Information Systems Course units in the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems are of 12.5% weighting. There are 6 specified core units and two elective units in Information Systems as outlined in the Schedule. Schedule Core units BSA201 Systems Analysis and Design,L,J F,J G Systems Development BSA202 Methodologies 12.5% G H,L BSA203 Information,L G BSA301 IS Project,L,G H BSA302 IS Project H G IS Strategic Planning & BSA303 G Elective: two units to make up 25% chosen from a range of units offered within the School of Information Systems and elsewhere, by negotiation with the course coordinator. Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 3 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 03 6226 2266 Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting - C6B ( GDPA ) This is a 12 month full-time or 2 year part-time course of study offered by the Faculty of Business, School of Accounting and Corporate Governance. The course involves the completion of 8 units of study. Completion of this course alone does not lead to professional accounting body membership (see Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) and Master of Professional Accounting - Specialisation (MPAS)).. This is a fee paying course. All units are subject to formal assessment including the completion of continuous assessment such as assignments, and a final University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 233

examination. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma shall be qualified for entry if they have: 1. The equivalent of an undergraduate or masters degree in a non-accounting degree (international applications are subject to assessment for equivalency) OR 2. A 4 unit Graduate Certificate in Accounting or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution OR 3. Approved relevant work experience or other special circumstances (e.g. post secondary qualifications) as approved by the Dean or delegated authority. International students will normally be expected to have reached an IELTS test score of 6+ with no band below 6 or a TOEFL test score of 550+ with a written English score of 5+. At the discretion of the Faculty admission may also include an interview. The units in this course form part of the MPA and/or MPAS and once the MPA or MPAS is completed and depending on the qualifications of the applicant on entry, offers the opportunity for students to qualify for membership of the professional accounting bodies and then to pursue professional year studies with these bodies. Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Articulation To Course Master of Professional Accounting (only for students who hold an Undergraduate or Masters degree) Master of Professional Accounting (Specialisation) Schedule A BFA707 The Accounting Framework H H BEA683 Economics for Managers H,L,W to Financial BFA703 H BFA726 Corporate Law and Regulation and Cost BFA712 Accounting BFA713 Audit and Assurance H H BFA715 Accounting Theory H BEA681 Statistics for Managers,L,W,Z Z H BFA706 Business Law H H Financial and Corporate BFA705 Accounting H Organisational Risk, Technology BFA704 and AIS BFA714 Australian Tax Law Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 2 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 1300 366 575 Graduate Diploma of Business Administration - C6Q ( GDipBA ) Part-time: This 2-year part-time, on-campus course is offered at the Hobart and Launceston campuses. The course is conducted over 7 weekend sessions per semester. For each unit seven 3.25-hour (Saturday) sessions are held alternatively between Hobart and Launceston (ie 4/7 at Hobart and 3/7 at Launceston). The course is full fee paying. Fees cover tuition, all study materials (with the exception of text books) and costs associated with the study sessions. University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 234

Full-time: Two semester or equivalent course is offered at the Hobart campus conducted with a combination of traditional timetabling, weekend mode, intensive mode and/or flexible delivery as appropriate. All units are subject to formal assessment including, but not limited to, assignments and examinations. The Faculty of Business may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration any of the following: i. ii. A person who: (a) has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, and (b) has had at least six months appropriate work experience; A person who is not a graduate but who has satisfactorily completed the Graduate Certificate of of the University of Tasmania or another participating member of the Australian National Business School, or an equivalent award. Objectives The broad aims of the course are to assist course participants to become better managers by providing them with a basic understanding of the broad body of knowledge of a number of different management disciplines. Graduate studies have an important place in management development. They offer individuals aspiring to either general management or senior functional management roles the opportunity to develop competencies relevant to the effective management of enterprises. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of may receive full credit. Articulation To Course The course leads on to the C7HMaster of Business Administration. To qualify for the Graduate Diploma, the candidate must complete eight units, as outlined in the following schedule. Schedule Compulsory units BMA581 Organisational Behaviour,L,W H,L,W BFA582 Financial Reporting & Analysis,L,W H,L,W BMA584 Marketing,L,W H,L,W BFA682 Law for Managers,L,W H BEA683 Economics for Managers H,L,W International Business BMA774,L,W H and two electives from: Elective units BMA583 Human Resource H,L,W BMA684 Electronic Marketing 12.5% BMA773 Ethics,L,W H,L,W BMA775 Managing e-business,l,w International Human Resource BMA777 12.5% Z University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 235

Campus(es) Offered: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 6 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): Master of Business - C7L ( MBus ) The Faculty of Business may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business a person who has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, or the Graduate Certificate in Business, or the equivalent standard in any other institution. For entry into all courses, international students must provide: * Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall score of 6 in the IELTS test (with no band less than 6) or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of at least 5 is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Students may enter the program with advanced standing from the Graduate Certificate in Business or equivalent programs, depending upon an assessment of unit equivalence by the Course Coordinator. Those who terminate their studies after completing 50% of coursework units in the MBus may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business, provided that they do not already possess that qualification. Miscellaneous Information There is no single, relevant, professional body, although it is anticipated that this course will assist students in gaining membership in bodies such as the Australian Human Resources Institute and the Australian Marketing Institute, depending upon the units chosen. The MBus will consist of eight postgraduate units from the Faculty of Business or other faculties, as approved by the Course Coordinator, including units such as Financial Reporting and Analysis, Marketing, Law for Managers, International Marketing, Buyer Behaviour, Statistics for Managers, Services Marketing and Strategic. The choice and sequence of units will be tailored to meet individual student requirements. Campus(es) Offered: Course Duration: Minimum 2yrs, Maximum 8 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): Master of Business (Specialisation) - C7P ( MBusS ) The Faculty of Business may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business (Specialisation), any of the following: i) A person who has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution; or ii) A person who has satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration of the University of Tasmania or an equivalent award of another Australian higher education institution. iii) A person who has satisfactorily completed the Graduate Certificate in Business of the University of Tasmania or an equivalent award of another Australian higher education institution. For entry into all courses, international students must provide: * Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall score of 6 in the IELTS test (with no band less than 6) or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of at least 5 is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Students may enter the program with advanced standing of an appropriate number of units from the Graduate Certificate in Business or the Master of Business. Students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Master of Business (Specialisation) may also be eligible for credit standing in other postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty. Professional Recognition University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 236

There is no single, relevant, professional body, as the units in this degree will be specifically chosen to meet the educational needs of individual students. However, depending upon the choice of units, students may gain membership of bodies such as the Australian Human Resources Institute and the Australian Marketing Institute. The MBusS will consist of 16 postgraduate units from the Faculty of Business or, as appropriate and approved, other faculties. Specialisations can be drawn from the existing list approved for the MBA and MPA degrees. As indicated, the course structure will depend upon the anticipated career needs of individual students, subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator, but may include such units as Financial Reporting and Analysis, Marketing, International Business, Law for Managers, Finance for Managers, International Marketing, Buyer Behaviour, Statistics for Managers, Strategic, International Trade Law, Services Marketing and Economics for Managers. Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Course Duration: Minimum 2yrs, Maximum 3 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 1300 366 575 Master of Business Administration - C7H ( MBA ) Part-time: A 3-year part-time, on-campus course is offered at the Hobart and Launceston campuses. Students will now have the option of completing the course in less than three years by taking summer school units. The course is conducted over 7 weekend sessions per semester. For each unit seven 3.25-hour (Saturday) sessions are held alternatively between Hobart and Launceston (ie 4/7 at Hobart and 3/7 at Launceston). A 3 semester equivalent (minimum 1 year) course is offered at the Hobart campus only and is conducted with a combination of traditional timetabling, weekend mode and intensive mode and/or flexible delivery as appropriate. Both full-time and part-time units consist of 39 hours made up of 22 hours class contact and the balance made up of structured learning through a range of flexible education initiatives. The course is full fee paying. Fees cover tuition, all study materials (with the exception of text books) and costs associated with the study sessions. All units are subject to formal assessment normally including assignments and a final examination. The Faculty of Business may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration any of the following: i. ii. A person who: (a) has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, and (b) has had at least two years' appropriate work experience or the equivalent with the approval of the Dean as delegated to the course coordinator A person who has satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration of the University of Tasmania or an equivalent award of another Australian higher education institution. For entry into all courses, international students must provide: * Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall band score of 6+ in the IELTS test or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of 5+ is the normal method of demonstrating English proficiency. Objectives Faculty believes that significant graduate outcomes will include: * an ability to plan and manage successfully in an increasingly complex and turbulent national and international environment, within the framework of societal values; * a high level of analytical, problem solving and communication skills; * a creative, innovative and ethical approach in seeking new business opportunities; and * an ability to act as an agent of change in organisational transformation. Graduate studies have an important place in management development. They offer individuals aspiring to either general management or senior functional management roles the opportunity to develop competencies relevant to the effective management of enterprises. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration may receive full credit. University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 237

To qualify for the MBA, the candidate must complete 12 units, including 9 core units, as outlined in the following schedule. Schedule Compulsory units BMA581 Organisational Behaviour,L,W H,L,W BFA582 Financial Reporting & Analysis,L,W H,L,W BMA584 Marketing,L,W H,L,W BEA681 Statistics for Managers,L,W,Z Z H BFA682 Law for Managers,L,W H BEA683 Economics for Managers H,L,W BFA772 Finance for Managers,L,W,Z H,L,W H International Business BMA774,L,W H BMA799 Strategic,L,W,Z H Three of the following electives: Elective units BMA583 Human Resource H,L,W BMA684 Electronic Marketing 12.5% BMA775 Managing e-business,l,w International Human Resource BMA777 12.5% Z BMA790 Special Topics in 12.5% BMA798 Research Project 25% H,L,W H,L,W BMA773 Ethics,L,W H,L,W BMA785 International Marketing,L,W Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Course Duration: Minimum 2yrs, Maximum 6 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): 1300 366 575 Master of Business Administration (Spec) - C7I ( MBAS ) This 4 semester or equivalent on-campus course is offered by the Faculty of Business at the Hobart campus and is conducted with a combination of traditional timetabling, weekend mode and intensive mode and/or flexible delivery as appropriate. The course is full fee paying. Fees cover tuition, all study materials (with the exception of text books) and costs associated with the study sessions. All units are subject to formal assessment normally including assignments and a final examination. The Faculty of Business may accept as a candidate for the Master of Business Administration (Specialisation) any of the following: (i) A person who has completed an undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution, (ii) A person who has satisfactorily completed the Graduate Certificate in or Master of Business Administration of the University of Tasmania or equivalent awards of another Australian higher education institution. For entry into all courses, international students must provide: * Evidence of proficiency in the English language. An overall band score of 6+ in the IELTS test or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of 5+ is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Objectives Faculty believes that significant graduate outcomes will include: University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 238

* an ability to plan and manage successfully in an increasingly complex and turbulent national and international environment, within the framework of societal values; * a high level of analytical, problem solving and communication skills; * a creative, innovative and ethical approach in seeking new business opportunities; and * an ability to act as an agent of change in organisational transformation. * an opportunity to to specialize in an area of business study which compliments the core management study. Graduate studies have an important place in management development. They offer individuals aspiring to either general management or senior functional management roles the opportunity to develop competencies relevant to the effective management of enterprises The specialization will offer students the ability to enhance their employment prospects with specialisations in marketing, advanced accounting, corporate governance or information systems to name a few. Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or Master of Business Administration may receive full credit. To qualify for the MBAS, the candidate must complete 16 units, including the 12 units taken from the existing MBA as outlined in the following schedule, plus an additional 4 elective postgraduate units from the Faculty of Commerce or, by approval, from other faculties to be chosen by the student in consultation with the course coordinator. Compulsory units BMA581 Organisational Behaviour,L,W H,L,W BFA582 Financial Reporting & Analysis,L,W H,L,W BMA584 Marketing,L,W H,L,W BEA681 Statistics for Managers,L,W,Z Z H BFA682 Law for Managers,L,W H BEA683 Economics for Managers H,L,W BFA772 Finance for Managers,L,W,Z H,L,W H International Business BMA774,L,W H BMA799 Strategic,L,W,Z H Elective units Three of the following elecives: BMA583 Human Resource H,L,W BMA684 Electronic Marketing 12.5% BMA775 Managing e-business,l,w International Human Resource BMA777 12.5% Z BMA790 Special Topics in 12.5% BMA798 Research Project 25% H,L,W H,L,W BMA773 Ethics,L,W H,L,W BMA785 International Marketing,L,W Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration may receive advanced standing amounting to eight units of credit towards the MBAS. Units will be offered in a variety of flexible mode delivery systems (such as WebCT), including some intensive face-to-face weekend workshops. Delivery will vary depending upon the specific discipline-base of the unit. Students should refer to the Specifications for the Master of Business Administration (Specialisation). Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Course Duration: Minimum 2yrs, Maximum 6 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): (03) 6226 2266 Master of Commerce by Coursework - C7C ( MCom ) University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 239

The aim of the course is to provide a master degree for candidates who wish to undertake initial training at postgraduate level in research in accounting or accounting combined with another subject area. The course requirement consists of six units of coursework including a compulsory unit Research Methods followed by the dissertation. The course requirements can be completed in a minimum of three semesters of full-time (or part-time equivalent) study. The course is offered in Hobart through the School of Accounting and Corporate Governance. The Faculty of Business may accept as a candidate for the Master of Commerce [by coursework] any of the following: * a person who has completed the degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours at the University of Tasmania or a qualification of equivalent standard in another tertiary institution; * a person who has completed the degree of Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Economics at the University of Tasmania (or a qualification of equivalent standard in another tertiary institution), provided that the applicant's standard of achievement in that degree course is acceptable to the Faculty [a]; * a person who has completed four units of the Bachelor of Commerce with Honours at the University of Tasmania provided that the applicant has achieved a grade of second class upper division in each unit; * a person who possesses such other qualification and experience deemed by the Faculty to provide a preparation for study equivalent to that provided for by the prescriptions given in the first two categories above. * Candidates in this category shall be required to have achieved a standard of Distinction or higher in at least 50% of the final year degree units or in equivalent postgraduate coursework/experience. Such candidates will be admitted provisionally and the continuation of candidature will depend on satisfactory progress. Candidates are required to present for examination in Research Methods plus five other units approved by the Head of the School of Accounting and Corporate Governance. At least three elective units must be from a list of units offered by the School of Accounting and Corporate Governance. Candidates may present for examination in up to two units (or equivalent) offered by another School in the University subject to the permission of the Head of the School of Accounting and Corporate Governance. Candidates are required to achieve a second class upper division grade in each unit to satisfy the requirements of the degree. Year 1 Compulsory unit BFA710 Research Methods H Elective units [a] BFA701 Advanced Financial Accounting 12.5% BFA708 Advanced Auditing 12.5% BFA709 Advanced Taxation Accounting 12.5% BFA711 Advanced Accounting Theory H BEA743 Corporate Finance 12.5% BFA724 Advanced Finance 12.5% Advanced Accounting BFA725 Information Systems 12.5% Government Financial BFA727 12.5% Corporate Governance and BFA729 Accountability H Advanced BFA735 Accounting 12.5% Year 2 BFA741 Dissertation[b] 25% H,L H,L [a] Elective units offered by the School of Accounting & Corporate Governance, subject to student demand and staff resources. Candidates with a first class or University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 240

second class (upper division) honours degree may be given up to 3 units credit towards the Master of Commerce. [b] Candidates are required to present a dissertation of approximately 30,000 words. During the first year, candidates are required to present a satisfactory proposal for the Dissertation before enrolling in Year 2 (Dissertation). Master of Electronic Business - C7Q ( MEBus ) Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Course Duration: Minimum 1yr, Maximum 6 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school): Graduate School: (03) 6226 2516 The eight-unit Masters will enable students to develop specialist knowledge in electronic business. The degree will be of interest to those students requiring a specialised electronic business degree rather than the more general (and research oriented) Master of Information Systems. Candidates for the Master of Electronic Business will be required to satisfy one of the following: * A minimum of a three-year degree, or combination of degrees and diplomas, from an accredited university, which includes major or sub-major studies in a relevant discipline, or * A three-year degree from an accredited university, and at least three years of relevant professional experience for those without a major or sub-major in a relevant discipline. Note: International students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. A minimum overall band score of 6 in the IELTS test or a TOEFL score of 575 or more with a written English score of 5+ is the normal method of demonstrating English language proficiency. Objectives The aims of this program are: * To provide professional, postgraduate level education to existing managers, and those seeking careers as electronic business managers; * To provide management of electronic business education which is at the level of world best practice in its currency, applicability and relevance to the IS profession; * To provide graduates of the course with knowledge, skills and understanding about: o the relationships of electronic business and information technology to organisational needs; * current management practice in the development of electronic business systems, their use and associated policy formulation and analysis; * the value of research, critical thinking and effective communication in the management of electronic business systems. Subject to satisfactory completion of the GDIS or GDIM, GCM students may enter the MEBus program and may possibly gain credit for units in the program. The course will consist of eight core units. Students will be given an option of following either an Information Systems path (Schedule A) or a Business path (Schedule B) to complete the MEBus depending on their background and preferred career direction. Schedule A - Information Systems of Information BSA751 Systems BSA762 IS Project Information Systems Strategy BSA753 Formulation BSA760 Electronic Commerce BSA752 Information Policy Frameworks for the BSA763 Information Economy 12.5% University of Tasmania, Course Guide 2006 www.utas.edu.au/courses/ 241