C04170v2 Master of Science Management

Overview

This course is specifically designed for science graduates who are making, or expect to make, the transition to management roles in their place of employment.

Graduates of the program possess theoretical and practical knowledge in science and management and are able to define and solve problems critically, evaluate literature and other information, understand the processes required to establish and maintain collaborative relationships and understand the relationship between knowledge, research and practice.

Admission requirements

Applicants should have completed:

• a bachelor's degree studies (graded) of three years full-time, preferably in science, or equivalent from a recognised university, or
• a Graduate Certificate in Science Management, or
• a Graduate Diploma in Science Management.

Selection is based on one of the above qualifications. Applicants with a degree in a non-science field are considered on the basis that their current employment is in a science-related area.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma in Science Management (no longer offered) are eligible for full credit recognition of prior learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year full-time or two-year part-time basis.

The science subjects within this program are offered in intensive block mode to accommodate the needs of work-based students. Continuing assessment items ensure ongoing interaction with academic staff. Typically, each 12-credit-point science subject requires six days of attendance, which would normally be scheduled for weekend attendance.

If there is sufficient demand, some subjects may be delivered offshore.

Course structure

The master's program consists of a total of 48 credit points. Two subjects are compulsory, then students must choose 12 credit points of science subjects and 12 credit points of business subjects. Elective subjects may be taken from UTS: Science and/or UTS: Business.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

Further study at UTS

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