Found 1048 study abroad units
BSN550 Responsible Enterprise
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Excellent enterprises generate a profit, but also seek to achieve these economic benefits ethically and sustainably - thus minimising impact on people and planet. In this multidisciplinary business core unit, you will develop an applied understanding of ethical frameworks in business, and practise critical systems thinking and problem solving skills required for effective leadership in the future world of work. You will explore your own values in relation to Indigenous Australian, philosophical and psychological ethical perspectives. You will apply a values-based approach to conceptualising and addressing complex systems and business problems aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), spanning for-profit, not-for-profit, government and hybrid contexts. This unit informs further study across the breadth of business disciplines, developing business capabilities to prepare you for the future of business and ignite your career.
MGN415 HRM Theory and Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An introductory level unit, this unit will provide you with an understanding of the interplay between organisational effectiveness, long-term sustainability, and the management and organisation of people in the workplace. The unit fosters discipline knowledge, analytical and action orientated competencies and prepares students for advanced study in the field. This unit is the foundation unit in HRM in the MBus (HRM) and related courses. It overviews the profession of HRM and the practice of the HR Professional in the organisation.
MGN412 Organisational Behaviour: Transforming Self, Others and Organisations
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Formally and informally, people live and work in organisations. Only through an understanding of the relevant individual, group and organisation dynamics will graduates be able to function effectively as leaders and managers. Moreover, when leading through change, it is critical that leaders understand the factors that influence the thoughts, feelings, motivations and actions of themselves and others in the workplace. In this unit students will explore tools necessary to build capabilities to effectively manage change. Students will engage in topics related to understanding self and others, organisational contexts and cultural perspectives, and leading change ethically through disruption. Learning in this unit will assist students in developing self-reflective managerial and leadership competencies needed to optimise individual, group and organisation dynamics, including effectively dealing with competing priorities in organisations.
MGN428 Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the processes of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, while guiding students along the pathway to discovering their entrepreneurial-selves as they gain hands-on experience with the process. The unit is designed for a broad audience, including managers, human resource managers, business people, professionals in IT, industrial design and engineering graduates, advisors to business start-ups, and those wanting to pursue opportunities for new and existing ventures. In this unit you will develop entrepreneurial thinking and mindset, being able to explore and exploit recognised opportunities. The unit will cover fundamental elements of new venture creation, such as opportunity discovery, feasibility assessment, and social impact through reflective practice.
MGN442 Self Leadership
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
In today's contemporary business environment, professionals need to be empowered to manage their own development and growth. Rather than relying on an organisation or manager to make organisational life meaningful and effective, positive self-leadership training is focused on how an individual can foster change in his or her own personal and work life. Therefore the Self-leadership unit is focused on you and your professional development, and will require you to evaluate and reflect upon your leadership capability, including gathering feedback from others in order to generate an action plan for personal growth and change.
MGN448 Negotiating Across Borders
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In the contemporary global business environment, negotiators who understand how culture affects negotiating processes and outcomes have a decided advantage at the bargaining table. The purpose of this unit is to help you understand and apply the theory and processes of negotiation.
MGN447 Managing in a Globalised Economy
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Students entering the program, particularly those entering with a non-business background or non-international business background, need a grounding in how the conduct of business operating in the global economy is distinct from that of domestic business. The additional complexity of international business operations is both one of degree as well as one of context. Business must operate in diverse foreign environments and engage in specialised types of transactions. To succeed in international business requires functional understanding of the threats and opportunities arising from the diversity of markets and the growth of globalisation, the nature and role of business operations in the international value chain and the management and control of international business operations.
PUP038 Health Promotion 1: Paradigms
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This introductory unit is important because it provides the foundational knowledge and skills you require for health promotion practice. This unit will ensure you understand the fundamental principles and paradigms of health promotion as well as frameworks such as the ecological model, life-course perspective, cross-sectoral action and partnerships, advocacy and settings-based approaches. This unit complements other public health units; PUP032 Health Promotion 2: Theories, PUP034 Health Promotion 3: Program Planning, and PUP037 Health Promotion 4: Program Evaluation.
PUP032 Health Promotion 2: Theories
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides you with foundation knowledge and skills in health promotion. You are introduced to health promotion theories and their use for understanding determinants of health behaviours and for the development of health promotion programming. The unit is usually taken concurrently with PUP038, which provides the scope of health promotion. In the following semester, PUP034 and PUP037 build on this knowledge and skills and allow you to fully plan for the development, implementation and evaluation of a health promotion program.
HLN405 Qualitative Research
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Nursing
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The unit offers the opportunity to study, explore and understand a range of qualitative research methodologies and methods. In so doing, the unit exposes students to a knowledge base that may inform post graduate qualitative research. It encourages students to question and contest knowledge and to constructively defend points of view. Key principals, concepts and skills will be developed to inform qualitative research across a range of disciplines and contexts. The dominance of the positivist or natural science approach in health research has come into question because of its singular emphasis on producing 'objective' truths. In response, it is argued that culture, power and ideology must be understood as integral components of any research. Qualitative inquiry, in all its forms, is underpinned by the assumption that the social world can only be interpreted.
IFN694 Human Factors in Cyber Security
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides knowledge and skills essential for understanding Cyber Security (CS) from the perspective of human behaviour, which is critical for CS consultants, analysts, and programmers. Human-centric CS focuses on individuals' actions, decisions, interpretations, and psychological factors, complementary to the technological aspects of CS. You will be exposed to the psychological, social, and organizational aspects that shape cyber security. To support this, you will learn how to identify, design and analyse: human-centric cyber threats and security measures; security awareness and incident response; psychology of cyber criminals; cybercrime business models; and organizational impact on cyber security practices. In addition, you will learn advanced topics including user-centric privacy and data protection, AI and ML for human-centric security. This will be applied through a set of comprehensive cyber security frameworks and practices applied to real-world organizations.
MXN600 Advanced Statistical Data Analysis
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This advanced statistics unit will introduce modern statistical methods of data analytics that are frequently used in industry and government to solve real-world problems. It introduces modelling techniques that can be used when it is unreasonable to assume the data are continuous random variables from a normal distribution and/or that the expected value of the random variable can be modelled as a linear combination of regression parameters. This is a Masters level unit, and the knowledge and skills developed in this unit are relevant to those studying advanced data analytics. Further studies in data analytics and data science will most likely build on this unit by extending your analytical skills through industry or research-based projects.
MGN530 Strategic Talent Management and Workforce Analytics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This developmental unit equips you with expertise in designing talent management strategies and leveraging workforce analytics to create high‑performing, inclusive and future‑ready organisations. You will investigate advanced theories of talent acquisition, development, engagement and retention alongside quantitative methods for analysing workforce data. Through real‑world case studies and hands‑on use of analytics tools (including generative AI applications), you will learn to formulate evidence‑based recommendations, assess ethical and legal implications of data use and communicate insights to diverse stakeholders.
IFN667 Enterprise IoT Systems
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This is a foundational unit addressing the key technologies, industry examples and case studies, systems concepts and architecture techniques related to Enterprise IoT systems. It aims to provide you with technological expertise in IoT-enabled enterprise systems which supports the integration of business operations and real-time resource management. You will gain an exposure to key technologies, case studies as well as critical practitioner skills involving systems analysis, design and architecture. These are essential for meeting the demands on IT professionals, for this contemporary and competitive area of IT underpinning the strategic ‘Industry 4.0’ vision for IT seen, for example, in the advanced industrial manufacturing, connected airports, provenance supply chains, smart transportation and other applications. The unit focuses on how IoT technologies transforming modern enterprise systems.
IFN666 Web and Mobile Application Development
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides a technical introduction to web and mobile application development and the software patterns which support them. We will introduce you to JavaScript on both the client and the server side, and you will build applications targeting desktops and mobile devices using modern standards and frameworks such as React and React Native. You will design and implement clean and responsive user interfaces, taking account of accessibility and internationalisation. We will introduce you to server side web computing using node.js and Express. You will understand security threats and their mitigation, and gain practical experience of HTTPS deployment.
IFN664 Advanced Algorithms and Computational Complexity
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit teaches you data structures, algorithms, and algorithm analysis. When faced with a challenging software problem to solve, it is important to be familiar with a range of clever, but general algorithms and data structures that others in the field have already developed. When no ready-made solution exists, it is important to understand and be guided by the general principles of algorithm design, and to draw upon the experience of the profession in creating new methods. You will learn how to analyse the time efficiency of new and existing algorithms, to determine their suitability for the task at hand. And most importantly, you will learn how to apply your knowledge to solve practical real-world problems.
MGN535 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed to familiarise you with significant current and emerging issues affecting the management of human resources in organisations. A key focus is placed on contemporary trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies, and workforce automation, and how these developments are reshaping Human Resource Management (HRM). These issues are not only critical for HR professionals, but also for all managers seeking to understand how work can and should be managed in the future. You will learn how to interpret and apply multi-source data in HR contexts to inform evidence based decision-making and intervention design. The unit connects theory with practice by introducing current and emerging challenges in HRM, which you investigate through research and applied activities. As a result, the specific content may vary each semester, depending on the most pressing and relevant issues identified at the time.
IFN663 Enterprise and Security Architecture
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides knowledge and skills for modelling IT systems, at the whole-of-enterprise level, using enterprise and security architecture. Enterprise architecture supports the capture of IT systems and how they align with business operations. Security architecture concerns systems and processes which protect IT systems from unauthorised access and cyberattacks. Both are critical for the planning, design, investment and governance of IT, given that cyberphysical landscapes, spanning organisations and IT, are now recognised as ‘critical infrastructure’. You will learn how to capture enterprise and security architecture using the multi-layered modelling method, Archimate, used in the widely framework, TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework). Based on this higher-level architectural context, you will learn how to provide architectures of individual software applications through components, interactions and secure communications. .
MGN532 Investigating Real-World Business Issues
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The unit focuses on developing the skills necessary to define and design a proposal to address a real-world business issue. Adopting a systematic approach to defining and designing a business project, the unit offers students the opportunity to develop the research in practice skills necessary to address a real-world business issue. Students will learn how to convert business issues into an actionable project proposal and develop and apply research informed skills to communicate actionable socially responsible solutions.
IFN662 Software Engineering for Enterprise Systems
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides the knowledge on advanced concepts and methodologies in software engineering, tailored for the design, development, configuration, and maintenance of Enterprise Systems. Enterprise Systems (ES) represent the backbone of modern organizational operations, such as customer management, managing suppliers, production control, and more. This unit is structured to deepen your understanding of intricate business requirements and to master the art of designing and implementing large scale software systems for real-world enterprises. To support this, you will master a range of advanced topics including, complex software design patterns, methods to develop scalable, robust solutions, contemporary approaches for software development, advanced testing strategies, DevOps practices, scaled agile frameworks, emerging technologies for ES and AI-driven development. By the end of this unit, you will become proficient at advanced software development for large enterprises.
PMN504 Managing Project Teams
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit will provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to manage internal stakeholders, and to appreciate the role and contribution of the Project Manager in facilitating outcomes critical for the success of a project. It will specifically focus on the competencies required to effectively lead, motivate and manage individuals within the project team. The unit provides an understanding of how to undertake negotiation and conflict resolution, and recognise individual and cultural differences and different communication styles appearing in project teams.
PMN505 Project Procurement
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit identifies the optimal procurement strategy for a project from a client’s perspective taking a strategic approach and positions procurement in the project lifecycle and provides the detail required to be an effective client or tenderer for projects. Further, this unit considers project procurement from a contractor and contract management perspective recognising that procurement is a strategic and systematic process of acquiring the necessary goods, services, and resources required to successfully initiate, execute, and complete a project. This vital aspect of project management involves planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure that the project's objectives are met within specified timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards. Effective project management procurement involves a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, risk assessment, contract management, and stakeholder collaboration.
MGN540 Coaching to Lead and Transform
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This is a developmental level unit which supports students to understand how a coaching mindset and coach like approach can maximise the potential of individuals and teams to transform organisational workplaces. Leading with a coaching mindset transforms organisations by shifting leadership from control to collaboration, from performance management to growth enablement, and from compliance to commitment. It creates the conditions for individuals and teams to thrive in ways that are ethically grounded, emotionally intelligent, and strategically aligned. You will develop your coaching mindset and coaching skills by coaching and being coached by other students in class and between classes via coaching circles.
PMN503 Managing Projects as an Integrated System
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit explores systems thinking and a systems approach towards all project performance domains. Understanding of a systems approach will help project managers to have an integrated understanding of the project. This will achieve better outcomes and value for the customers and project stakeholders.
AYN416 Financial Accounting Processes
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
All firms need to prepare financial statements at least annually. AYN416 provides a comprehensive introduction to financial accounting processes from both a practical and theoretical viewpoint. Being the first accounting unit in the Master of Business (Professional Accounting) AYN416 also provides the foundation for studies in all the other accounting related units in the degree course particularly AYN417 Corporate Accounting and AYN418 Advanced Financial Accounting.
AYN456 Business and Corporations Law
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As many business decisions involve consideration of business and corporate law, as a postgraduate accounting graduate, you will be expected to possess a functional understanding of Australia's legal system. Knowledge of business and company law will equip you with skills for professional practice and enhance your ability to navigate increasingly complex business landscapes. This unit introduces you to Australia's legal environment, developing your knowledge and understanding of core principles of law, while also introducing basic research and analysis skills essential to effective and ethically responsible decision-making in business.
IFN619 Data Analytics for Strategic Decision Makers
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit offers students a practical introduction to the field of data analytics, and its application to making strategic organisational decisions. You will learn common methods for computational data analytics, through which you can gain an overview of key concepts, skills, and technologies for sourcing data, performing data analysis, and producing appropriate visualisations. While the course covers relevant technologies for data analytics and information visualisation, the focus is on asking and addressing good questions that have practical value for organisations. You will work with both structured and unstructured data, and will be encouraged to work with open data to address real-world problems relevant to small and medium enterprises in ways that align with ethical principles and good data governance.
PUN640 Health System Challenges and Opportunities
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
A detailed understanding of the structure and function of health systems is essential for health service managers. This unit explores the way health systems are designed and operate. It also examines several issues that influence how health services are delivered and resourced. There is a particular focus on the Australian health system, but within an international context. These issues are critically analysed, along with the health reform agenda and key drivers for change, nationally and internationally. This unit is relevant to health professionals seeking to lead and influence the future direction of health systems.
AYN458 Ethics and Professional Relationships
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Accountancy
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed for students intending to pursue professional careers in business, particularly accounting or financial planning, and introduces ethical issues associated with the roles of directors, executives and professionals. With a particular focus on the ethical competencies and obligations required of those providing financial advice and accounting services, the unit also specifically addresses the development of trust within professional relationships. Practical considerations regarding how to develop effective non-verbal and verbal communication skills with clients and other stakeholders are also of continuing importance in professional contexts and are explored in this unit.
PUN632 Leadership in Healthcare
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In the challenging environment of the contemporary health system, managers will be required to provide organisational leadership to ensure that services continue to evolve to meet the changing community needs and the changing service delivery challenges. Such leadership requires the acquisition of knowledge and the development of competencies in leadership that may enable the future manager to address the current and future challenges. The unit develops skills in addressing contemporary problems in public health related to the management of health services and prepares students to consider the strategic importance of leadership throughout all public health areas. You will be challenged to critically evaluate your leadership capabilities and philosophy.