Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

selection, research, writing news and current affairs, interviewing,
media law and ethics.
BRO4104 15 Credit Points
Television News and Current Affairs
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides practical preparation for working in a television
newsroom. It covers newsroom operations, techniques of news
gathering, news writing, sub-editing and compilation of news
bulletins for television. Class activities include extensive
fieldwork involving assignment to major location stories. Guest
lecturers include television news directors, journalists and news
presenters.
BRO4105 15 Credit Points
Radio Broadcasting Practice
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit students will be required to put into practice the
material presented in BRO4101, BRO4102 and BRO4103 in
rostered on-air shifts. Students will produce a recorded portfolio
of their practical work during the semester, forming an audio
‘show-reel’ for prospective employers. It is a requirement of this
unit that students complete a minimum of 2 days industry
placement.
BRO4106 15 Credit Points
Television Broadcasting Practice
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit each student will produce one finished piece of their
own devising. This may be a short documentary, a sports feature
story, a lifestyle item, a chat show-style personality interview, a
specialist demonstration, a children’s show item, or similar. As
part of the requirements of this unit, students will be assisted in
finding appropriate industry placements and attachments, which
they are expected to fulfil outside class commitments. Students
will produce a recorded portfolio of their practical work during
the semester, forming a video ‘show-reel’ for prospective
employers.
BRO4107 15 Credit Points
Television Presentation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Instruction and practical exercises in a variety of television
performance skills and presentation techniques through intensive
weekly studio sessions, led by industry professionals. Students are
assisted to gain expertise and confidence in their chosen area of
interest (e.g. news, weather, lifestyle, children’s programs).
BRO4108 15 Credit Points
Television Studio Production
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
A practical introduction to the television studio and control room,
including equipment, procedures, personnel, and software.
Students develop, through practice, an understanding of the
components of television production, video-editing, programming
and presentation; prepare segments for closed telecast.
BSA5101 15 Credit Points
Business Research Methods V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit aims to prepare students for research at Honours,
Masters or PhD level. It also aims to enable students to carry out
or evaluate research as part of a career in business or government.
The theoretical component of the course introduces the
philosophy behind qualitative and quantitative research, and gives
a broad understanding of the major research methods. The
practical component develops skills for reading and writing
research, critical thinking, problem definition, data collection,
analysis and presentation.
BSA7100 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree where the
candidate is expected to carry out independent research involving
a comprehensive study of a scope and size that could not normally
be completed in the equivalent of one and one-half year’s full
time study. The purpose of the degree is to train students in the
use of research methodology and techniques and in a critical
evaluation appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their
candidature the student should be capable of conceiving,
designing, implementing and evaluating a research based study
that is equivalent to a standard that is internationally recognised in
the relevant discipline or disciplines. The thesis should also be
consistent with the requirements outlined in Edith Cowan
University’s Doctoral and Masters by Research Handbook.
BSA7101 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree where the
candidate is expected to carry out independent research involving
a comprehensive study of a scope and size that could not normally
be completed in the equivalent of one and one-half year’s full
time study. The purpose of the degree is to train students in the
use of research methodology and techniques and in a critical
evaluation appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their
candidature the student should be capable of conceiving,
designing, implementing and evaluating a research based study
that is equivalent to a standard that is internationally recognised in
the relevant discipline or disciplines. The thesis should also be
consistent with the requirements outlined in Edith Cowan
University’s Doctoral and Masters by Research Handbook.
BSA7200 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree where the
candidate is expected to carry out independent research involving
a comprehensive study of a scope and size that could not normally
be completed in the equivalent of one and one-half year’s full
time study. The purpose of the degree is to train students in the
use of research methodology and techniques and in a critical
evaluation appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their
candidature the student should be capable of conceiving,
designing, implementing and evaluating a research based study
that is equivalent to a standard that is internationally recognised in
the relevant discipline or disciplines. The thesis should also be
consistent with the requirements outlined in Edith Cowan
University’s Doctoral and Masters by Research Handbook.
BUS4210 10 Credit Points
Curriculum Studies in Business Education
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit examines the courses and teaching methodology
applicable to the teaching of accounting and business studies in
secondary schools. Innovative approaches towards teaching
accounting will be developed, with particular reference to
examining ways in which computers can be incorporated into
secondary school accounting courses. In addition, this unit
introduces students to the techniques and methodology associated
with teaching introductory keyboarding classes in secondary
schools.
CBS4103 15 Credit Points
Introduction to Social Analysis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit offers an introduction to social analysis. It introduces
key theoretical approaches in the social sciences through an
analysis of selected aspects of Australian society. The unit applies
functionalist, interactionist, pluralist, feminist and Marxist
theoretical frameworks to topics such as family formation, gender,
ethnicity, class, and the role of the State in regulating public and
private lives.
CBS4111 15 Credit Points
Administration and Management in Community Services
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed to introduce students to administrative,
management and self-management skills appropriate for those
working in community-based organisations. Students will review
the development of policies and procedures, the preparation of
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 205