Work-based Learning

Master of Business (Work-based Learning)¹

UTS course code: C04071
Testamur title: Master of Business
Abbreviation: MBus
Course fee: On application
Total credit points: 72

Graduate Diploma in Business (Work-based Learning)¹

UTS course code: C06018
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Business
Abbreviation: GradDipBus
Course fee: On application
Total credit points: 48

Graduate Certificate in Business (Work-based Learning)¹

UTS course code: C11041
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Business
Abbreviation: GradCertBus
Course fee: On application
Total credit points: 24

Footnote:
1. There will be no intake into these programs in 2004.

Admission requirements
Course program
Other information

Work-based Learning (WBL) awards offer an innovative approach to developing work-focused and award-bearing learning programs. They enable course participants to build a completely customised program of learning based on their own work priorities, career interests and the capability development requirements of their employer. The content and timing of these awards is highly flexible, being negotiated in a three-way partnership between the participant, their employer and the University.

In contrast with most class-based awards in which the course content is prescribed, a Work-based Learning award provides a generic qualification framework. The participant negotiates the award level, focus and content of the award with their employer and academic adviser. Completion of a WBL award can be accelerated through the recognition of current capabilities (RCC) acquired in the workplace through experience and the performance of work. The award also focuses on developmental learning acquired through participation in Work-based Projects and Formal Courses.

This approach suits those with a wide range and depth of experience, who want more work-relevant learning, and a broader choice of delivery mode to fit into their busy professional and domestic lives. For employers, this learning approach can produce improved performance and capability by intersecting the learning program with organisational priorities. Work-based Learning places the learner and employer firmly in charge of the learning experience, ensuring that it is mutually beneficial.

Admission requirements

All applicants of WBL programs must:

• be in current employment (full time/part time)
• have approval for their participation and academic program from their current employer, and
• satisfy the postgraduate entry criteria outlined below.

Master of Business

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least two years' relevant work experience
or
• Completion of a relevant Graduate Certificate with at least a Credit average, or a Graduate Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution
or
• At least eight years' relevant work experience and the potential to successfully participate in postgraduate studies at a Master's level

Graduate Diploma

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least two years' relevant work experience
or
• Satisfactory completion of the Graduate Certificate from a recognised tertiary institution
or
• At least five years' relevant work experience and the potential to successfully participate in postgraduate studies at an advanced level

Graduate Certificate

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least two years' relevant work experience
or
• At least five years' relevant work experience and the potential to successfully participate in postgraduate studies

Course program

A WBL award program commences with enrolment in a mandatory (non-award) subject, 21845 Program Planning. Successful completion of 21845 Program Planning enables participants to enrol as an award student in their approved learning program. It also enables them to complete a professional portfolio in support of any claim for Recognised Current Capability (36002-36048).

The program may also include Work-based Projects (30103-30148) and formal subjects. Formal subjects are included in the WBL award where the student wishes to acquire relevant knowledge and skill to supplement their work-based learning. Further detail of formal subjects offered by UTS can be found in this handbook or, for other faculties, by accessing the UTS website at:

www.uts.edu.au

Other information

Inquiries about this program can be made to the Work-based Learning Unit on:

telephone (02) 9514 3457

www.business.uts.edu.au/wbl

Further course information is also available from the Faculty of Business website at:

www.business.uts.edu.au/courses