Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands, and Bunbury Campuses.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
Health Services Management is only available by external study.
Core units and many electives available online.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The program comprises of two sections: a core area of 120 credit
points (8 units) plus specialist areas of studies comprising 60
credit points (4 units) or electives or a project where a minimum
of 60 credit points must be achieved.
Core Units
Core Units introduce fundamental principles in eight units of
coursework during which the student will develop a
comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills
required to operate successfully the management function in both
domestic and international environments.
CORE UNITS
MBA5602 Managing Globally and Locally 15
MBA5603 Leadership and Change Management 15
MBA5604 Managing People for Performance 15
MBA5340 Business Strategy 15
Plus FOUR units selected from the following:
MBA5607 Business Economics 15
MBA5600 Finance for Business Decisions 15
MBA5601 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making 15
MBA5605 Information System Challenges in Management 15
MBA5606 Marketing Management 15
Plus FOUR elective units OR a Specialisation.
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Course Code N47
Course Code H08
The Master of Education (MEd), is a Masters program
by coursework in the School of Education. It provides an
opportunity for motivated professionals concerned with
educational practice to undertake advanced coursework in a field
of particular interest to them and to gain an internationally
recognised postgraduate qualification. A study of the advanced
coursework units will provide students with knowledge and
understandings across a range of specialist areas suited to each
student's needs and choices. It will support graduates in
professional advancement as teachers, leaders and administrators.
Note: The Master degree is not an introductory teaching
qualification, nor is it a licence to teach.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Places in the program are available through competitive
admission. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic
background and professional experience.
Academic Qualifications
(i) a Bachelor of Education degree; or
(ii) a Bachelor level degree in any other field, plus a Graduate
Diploma of Education or equivalent.
Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience
may apply for special entry.
Professional Experience
Normally at least one year of relevant professional experience.
Additional Evidence
Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of the capacity to
undertake advanced studies at postgraduate level.
Documentation relating to the applicant’s professional experience
may be required.
Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not
previously studied in an English medium university must provide
evidence of their capacity to undertake advanced studies through
English. This evidence may include scores attained on TOEFL or
IELTS examinations.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit for previous
Postgraduate Studies
Students are encouraged to apply for recognition of prior learning
(RPL) for professional learning programs they have participated
in or conducted.
Students who have completed a level five ECU Graduate
Certificate of Education normally gain entry into the MEd. with 4
units credit/advanced standing. A maximum of four units credit
can be gained for RPL and advanced standing for previous
postgraduate studies.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Bunbury Campuses.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
All students are required to complete 120 credit points (8 units) in
the degree. Required units include an applied research
methods/methods of investigation unit (RES5101) and an
advanced seminar unit (EDU6195). Students can then choose any
six other units drawn from a range of areas in the School of
Education:
• Behaviour Management
• Learning Difficulties
• Literacy Education
• School Leadership
• Special Education
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Two independent studies units (EDU6188 and EDU6189) are
available for students who wish to pursue an area of interest in
some depth. These units involve the study of a selected topic of
interest. Students may conduct a school/work-related project, a
small piece of research or develop and/or evaluate an educational
resource, such as a curriculum module, software package,
assessment resource, policy document, or a reasoned professional
reflection or critique.
It is recommended that students complete the two required units
(RES5101 and EDU6195) and then select other units to complete
their program. Students who wish to conduct small scale research
as part of an independent study unit must complete the required
units before attempting the independent study unit.
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 191