2013 Postgraduate
Student Prospectus
Take your career to the next level
Welcome
Welcome to the University of South Australia, and the beginning of a rewarding and
inspiring journey of discovery.
We are an innovative institution with a strong commitment to excellence. We provide the
widest range of degree programs in South Australia, and have a reputation for excellence
that extends across our four faculty divisions, six research institutes, 17 research centres and
a rapidly-growing number of specialised research groups.
Some of the world’s brightest minds teach and research at the University in the areas of
business, education, arts and social sciences, health sciences, information technology,
materials science, engineering and the environment.
In the 2011 QS World University Rankings, the University of South Australia recorded the
fastest rise of any Australian university for the second consecutive year, and we are now
ranked in the top three per cent of more than 10,000 universities worldwide.
The University is also committed to high-quality research that contributes practical solutions
to real-world challenges. We foster an intellectually rigorous research environment, and
remain at the forefront of collaborative and industry-relevant research in a range of priority
areas, including community sustainability, population health and minerals science.
Recently, the inaugural Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment – an official
national evaluation of the quality of research – showed that 70 per cent of our assessed
research is at – or above – world-class standard. In addition, the University of South Australia
ranked second in Australia for funding received from the Federal Government under the
Cooperative Research Centres scheme.
The University’s world-class research also informs our teaching and learning, and a large
part of our continuing success is due to the collaborations developed with key partners in
business, industry and the community, which complement the work-focused nature of our
degrees. Consequently, the rate of full-time employment of our graduates is the highest in
South Australia, as is their average starting salary
The University also maximises its international links to remain at the forefront of research
and teaching, and recruits academic staff from across the world who are research leaders
in their fields. The proportion of our academic staff who hold doctoral qualifications is the
highest in South Australia, and well above the Australian university average.
The University of South Australia is making further significant investments to develop some
of the most exciting learning and research environments in Australia, with more than
$1 billion to be invested in additional physical and virtual infrastructure, new initiatives
and improved services across our campuses. This will further enhance our standing as an
education provider of first choice, and ensure that our teaching, learning and research
continue to be recognised as world-class.
I look forward to welcoming you to our campuses in Adelaide – mainland Australia’s most
affordable capital city – and wish you every success in your academic endeavours.
Professor Peter Høj
Vice Chancellor and President
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Contents
Selected Postgraduate Information Technology,
Engineering and the Environment programs 64-78
Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice 66
Master of Project Management 67
Master of Information Technology 68
Master of Information and Communications
Technology (Enterprise Systems) 69
Master of Information Technology (Business Intelligence)/Master
of Information and Communications Technology Management
(Enterprise Systems) 69
Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing) 70
Double Master of Engineering (Engineering and Technology
Management)/Master of Engineering 71
Master of Engineering (Electrical and Information
Engineering) 72-73
Master of Engineering (Civil) 74
Master of Urban and Regional Planning 75
Master of Water Resources Management 76
Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability 77
Master of Quantitative Finance 78
How to apply to the University of South Australia for
international students 80-81
Minimum English language requirements for international
students 82
How to apply to the University of South Australia for
Australian coursework students………………… … 83
2013 Application Form
85-88
Why study at the University of South Australia? 3
Gain an internationally recognised degree 4-5
Spacious, student-focused campuses 6-7
Scholarships and grants 8-9
How we support your studies 10
Be part of a great alumni network 11
Great living in Adelaide 12-15
Accommodation 16-17
Research degree opportunities 18-25
Complete list of academic programs for
postgraduate students 26-37
Selected Postgraduate Business programs 38-45
Master of Business Administration 40
Master of International Business 41
Master of Professional Accounting and Finance 42
Master of Marketing 43
Master of Management 44-45
Selected Postgraduate Education, Arts and
Social Sciences programs 46-55
Master of Architecture 48
Master of Design (Specialisation) 49
Master of Sustainable Design 50
Master of Social Work 51
Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) 52-53
Master of Education 54-55
Selected Postgraduate Health Sciences programs 56-63
Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy 58
Master of Clinical Pharmacy 59
Master of Nursing 60-61
Master of Dietetics 62
Why study at
the University of
South Australia?
Gain higher degrees that are recognised
throughout the world.
We’re dynamic, vibrant and successful
In the 2011/2012 QS World University Rankings (rated among
the most trusted in the world), the University of South Australia
was ranked 11th in Australia and among the top three per cent
of universities in the world. It was the biggest improvement in
the rankings of any Australian university.
We have great teachers
Almost three-quarters of our academic staff hold PhDs which
means they know what they’re teaching. They’re always winning
awards like Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student
Learning. Two of them have even won the nation’s highest
honour for university teachers – the Prime Minister’s Award for
University Teacher of the Year.
Our students are pretty smart too
The University of South Australia has more than 1100 PhD
students, including over 400 international students from 62
countries.
Our research is well rewarded
We’ve only been a University for 21 years (we have a long history
as an educational institution that dates back to the mid 1800s)
but despite our relative youth, we are in the top one-third of all
Australian universities for having the highest research income.
We’re spending big on infrastructure
Our campuses are already spacious and well-equipped and
we’re making them even better. We’re spending almost
AUD$1 billion on new teaching and research initiatives and
creating new student services.
We’ll help support you all the way
The University’s Learning and Teaching Unit is a fantastic resource
for help at all stages of your postgraduate studies, from providing
counselling services to helping you with writing assignments,
career planning, time management and even using the
University’s technology.
And Adelaide is an education centre
Besides having just been voted Australia’s most liveable city by
the Property Council of Australia for the second year running,
Adelaide is tolerant, accessible and affordable. It’s a perfect place
to study – big enough to have fun in, and small enough that you
can concentrate on your studies. It’s Australia’s university city.
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Gain an internationally
recognised degree
There are many reasons why the University of South
Australia is a quality choice to take your career to the
next step.
The University of South Australia was
ranked 11th in Australia in the 2011 QS
World University Rankings, recording the
biggest improvement of any Australian
university for the second year running. We
are still young, at 21 years old, but our rapid
growth in performance is being recognised
across the globe.
There are many reasons why the University
of South Australia is a quality choice to take
your career to the next step.
Career enhancing programs
Postgraduate qualifications from the
University of South Australia are recognised
and respected throughout the world and
will provide you with the experience,
knowledge and skills you need to further
enhance your career. The University’s
diverse postgraduate educational menu has
more than 200 coursework and research
programs in fields such as physiotherapy,
pharmacy, business, management,
education, psychology, engineering and
information technology, to name just some
of our disciplines.
Award-winning programs
Our Master of Business Administration
(MBA) has again been awarded 5 stars by
the Graduate Management Association of
Australia. It is one of only three MBAs in
Australia to be awarded five stars for four
consecutive years.
Our Business faculty is one of only eight
Australian business schools – and one
of only 120 in the world – to hold the
prestigious European Quality Improvement
System (EQUIS) accreditation.
Expert teaching
Many of our academic staff have worked
and conducted research with industry
and the professions. With these strong
professional links, staff can develop and
share their specialised knowledge and
experience and keep you up-to-date with
what is happening in your field of study.
Almost 70 per cent of our academic staff
hold doctorates, which puts us in the top
10 universities in Australia on this measure.
The quality of our teaching is regularly
recognised by awards such as Citations
for Outstanding Contributions to Student
Learning. And UniSA academics have
twice won the nation’s highest honour for
university teachers, the Prime Minister’s
Award for University Teacher of the Year.
Building for a brand new, world-class
$95 million Learning Centre is underway.
The building, which will engage students
with active learning spaces, world-leading
knowledge and professional practice, will
be the heart of the City West campus.
Financial help
Each year more than 2500 University of
South Australia students benefit from
scholarships and grants worth millions of
dollars (see pages 8 and 9).
And the very best of city living
Adelaide is well regarded for its world-class
education system and lifestyle. The city has
been labelled the most affordable mainland
Australian capital city to study in, according
to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
And, in 2011, Adelaide was revealed as
Australia’s most liveable city by the Property
Council of Australia. See pages 12-15.
State-of-the-art and
sustainable spaces
The University of South Australia is investing
more than $200 million to ensure that
students are provided with the best facilities
and research infrastructure, and that the
University’s campuses are transformed into
some of the most exciting learning and
teaching environments in Australia.
There’s a new $73 million Materials and
Minerals Science Learning and Research
Hub at our Mawson Lakes campus which
accommodates academic staff and research
students working with the Ian Wark Research
Institute and the Mawson Institute.
International students
Our flexible program delivery also
gives you options about where
and when you may wish to study.
The University of South Australia
is one of Australia’s largest and
most reputed providers of offshore
education, allowing you to study
selected programs from your home
country through one of our partner
institutions located around the world.
We also offer a selected range of
programs available for study online
which allows you to complete your
degree from anywhere in the world.
unisa.edu.au/international
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City East
Health Sciences
Located on North Terrace in an area rich in
history and culture, the City East campus is
recognised as a health hub and the place
for studies in health sciences. It is also
home to the School of Natural and Built
Environments.
Focused on the science-based prevention,
diagnosis and treatment of health problems,
the Division of Health Sciences offers a
variety of postgraduate programs to further
develop knowledge that progresses the
delivery of healthcare in the vital areas of
nursing, allied health and medical science.
The Division hosts the Sansom Institute
for Health Research which brings together
a diverse knowledge base to address
a key set of priorities centred around
improving systems and services, boosting
early intervention strategies, creating
more effective therapies, and addressing
the health issues affecting our most
disadvantaged citizens.
You can also access medical resources
through the University’s well-established
teaching and research links with the nearby
Royal Adelaide Hospital.
The campus will soon be reinvigorated
with new buildings, terraces and open
spaces, creating a prominent and vibrant
health precinct.
Schools
Health Sciences
Nursing and Midwifery
Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
City West
Business and Law
Located on the edge of Adelaide’s central
business district, City West is home to the
Division of Business. It also offers programs
in visual art, architecture and design, along
with Australian and Indigenous studies.
It is home to South Australia’s second
largest gallery, the Samstag Museum of Art
in the Hawke Building, specialised visual
art and design studios and a purpose-built
industrial design workshop.
The University’s Division of Business is one
of the premier business schools in Australia
and only one of eight to be accredited by
the European Quality Improvement System
(EQUIS). Besides offering highly acclaimed
postgraduate studies in most business and
management disciplines, the Division hosts
the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing
Science whose research expertise in areas
such as brand equity, advertising and media,
buyer behaviour and marketing metrics, has
changed practice at Fortune 500 companies
around the globe.
Schools
Commerce
Law
Management
Marketing
International Graduate School of Business
Studying at the Adelaide city campuses
unisa.edu.au/about/campuses/ce.asp
Studying at Mawson Lakes
Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment
Just 12 kilometres north of the city, Mawson Lakes campus is home to some of the world’s
most significant technological research and features state-of-the-art research facilities, an
extensive library and collaborative links with nearby Technology Park.
The Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment teaches and
researches in four areas that are among the most significant to modern society: sustainable
environments; defence and complex systems, advanced manufacturing and technologies,
and enabling information and communications technology (ICT). Postgraduate coursework
and research programs are offered in all five academic schools. The Division also hosts three
flagship research institutes, the Ian Wark Research Institute, the Barbara Hardy Research
Institute and the Institute for Telecommunications Research, each of which is at the cutting
edge of teaching, research and knowledge.
The brand new Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research hub is an innovative
research and learning space supporting the work of the internationally acclaimed research
institutes, The Ian Wark Research Institute, the Mawson Institute, and the Centre for
Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation (CERAR).
Schools
Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Computing and Information Science
Electrical and Information Engineering
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural and Built Environments
Studying at our
regional centres
The University of South Australia
offers a selection of programs in the
major regional centres of Whyalla
and Mount Gambier, each located
about 400 kilometres outside the
city of Adelaide.
Programs are available in four areas
– business and enterprise, nursing
and rural health, social work and
rural practice, and engineering
(Whyalla only).
Studying at Magill
Education, Arts and Social Sciences
Magill campus is nestled in Adelaide’s leafy eastern suburbs, with the lush gardens and
open spaces providing the perfect environment for students to pursue their passion for
humanities, communication, social sciences and education.
The Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences teaches and researches across a broad
field of the arts, humanities and social sciences, focusing on work which contributes to the
building of open, democratic, inclusive, creative and sustainable societies. Postgraduate
coursework and research programs in a variety of disciplines are enriched by the professional
knowledge and connections of the University’s
teaching staff. The Division hosts the Hawke
Research Institute with research concentrations
working in the areas of work and life, education and
literacy, conflict management, equity, gender, child
protection, post-colonial studies, Muslim and non-
Muslim understanding and social policy.
Schools
Art, Architecture and Design
Communication, International Studies
and Languages
David Unaipon College for Indigenous Education
and Research
Education
Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy
unisa.edu.au/about/campuses/magill.asp
unisa.edu.au/about/campuses/ml.aspunisa.edu.au/about/campuses/cw.asp
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International students: Postgraduate
scholarships and grants
You may be eligible to receive financial support through a scholarship.
Each year more than 2500 University of
South Australia students benefit from
scholarships and grants worth millions of
dollars. We have a range of categories –
including support for high achievers and
students in need. High achieving research
students are treated generously as well. See
page 21 for more details.
The University also offers a number of
scholarships to make study in Australia more
affordable for international students.
Australia Awards
The Australia Awards are another way
to receive a scholarship at the University
of South Australia. The awards aim to
promote knowledge and education links,
and strengthen ties between Australia and
our neighbours through undergraduate and
postgraduate scholarships. These include
development awards to build capacity in
developing countries.
They also include achievement awards
that target top students, researchers and
professionals to come to Australia. These
scholarships may include a living allowance,
tuition fees and return airfares, along with
an establishment allowance to help students
make the transition to Adelaide.
Domestic students: Postgraduate
scholarships and grants
The University of South Australia provides scholarships to high achieving students as well as
those who are most in need.
Some are open to all disciplines and others
relate to a specific career, program or
university division.
The university’s website unisa.edu.au/
scholarship/postgraduate/pg_unisa.
asp) is the best place to start the search
for funds to support your study efforts.
There you’ll find university-wide offerings
(of up to $10,000) if you’re an Australian
Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander
postgraduate student, and disability or
disadvantage grants of up to $10,000 for
applicants who qualify.
At division level, the Division of Business
offers Student Mobility Scholarships for
those who want to travel on exchange.
The Division of Education, Arts and
Social Sciences has a number of travel
grants for visual arts students, including the
Anne and Gordon Samstag International
Visual Arts Scholarships Program which
covers the costs for up to 10 Australian
visual arts students to study overseas.
They also offer the Australian Science
Media Centre Scholarship to postgraduate
students who are commencing the
Masters of Arts (Journalism) program. The
scholarship will be awarded to students
who have a genuine interest in science
combined with journalism, communication
or multimedia.
The Division of Health Sciences has
a Master of Dietetics Scholarship worth
$5000, 14 Rural Reconnect Scholarships
for students from rural or isolated
areas, financial support for national and
international travel, and support for
presenting papers at conferences. The
Sansom Pharmacy Fund and the School of
Pharmacy and Medical Sciences will also
fund six joint Pharmacy Registrar Clinical
Training Scholarships to full-time students
enrolled in the Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
The Division of Information Technology,
Engineering and the Environment has
several generous scholarships, including
five Information Technology Management
Scholarships for students in the Doctor
of Information Technology Management
program, and financial help for students in
the Master of Surveying program.
There are more scholarships available for
students undertaking higher degrees by
research. Please see page 21 for more
information.
Go see
the world
Your journey need not
stop in Adelaide.
The University offers a range of global
exchange and study tour opportunities,
which means that once you arrive in
Adelaide you could also apply to study
in another country as part of your
program. International students receive
the same consideration as local students,
although you cannot undertake this
study in your home country.
Experiences include exchange programs,
where you study for a semester at one
of our 80+ overseas partner institutions
in over 24 countries; short-term study
or work placements and study tours.
The University provides travel grants
to eligible students. To find out more
about the possibilities and how to apply,
visit the website.
unisa.edu.au/exchange
unisa.edu.au/international/scholarships/default.asp
australiaawards.gov.au/
International students: other
scholarship opportunities
You may also be eligible for a scholarship
from your home country. Please contact the
relevant institution for more information.
We offer special help for
sponsored students
A sponsored student is
someone who has all or
part of their educational
costs paid by a third
party such as a foreign
government, the Australian
Government, a partner
university or an employer.
The University of South Australia has a
long and proud history of working with
sponsored students from all over the world,
who often come to study here with a
specific set of educational objectives.
Dedicated support resources
We understand sponsors and students
have some unique needs, and we have a
range of resources to cater for these. Our
International Office has a number of staff
dedicated to working with sponsor bodies
to achieve the best outcome for all parties.
As the central contact point for sponsors,
the International Office liaises with a wide
range of services across the University to
ensure applications are processed quickly
and student orientation and support
services are readily available after students
arrival. We are committed to working with
students and sponsors to achieve their
goals, and provide regular progress reports
and advice to sponsors with the students’
permission.
We currently have more than 350 students
sponsored by their home government or the
Australian Government. Countries include:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Botswana
Cambodia
Cameroon
Ethiopia
Fiji
Ghana
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Laos
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Namibia
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New
Guinea
Philippines
Qatar
Saint Kitts
and Nevis
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Swaziland
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor Leste
Tuvalu
United Arab
Emirates
Uganda
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Zambia
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How we support your studies
Our dedicated support
services are designed to help
students succeed. We have
offices and staff on each
campus to offer personal,
academic and social support
services. Online support is
available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
You’ll be part of an international
alumni network
Each year thousands of graduates become part of the University of South Australia’s alumni
network. Our alumni network promotes strong links between the University, business,
government and the wider community, and supports and encourages interaction between
graduates.
Notable alumni include prominent business
people from Australia and abroad, Rhodes
Scholars, world-famous artists, renowned
authors, and Olympic and Commonwealth
medallists and athletes.
There are plenty of rewards, benefits and
opportunities associated with joining the
alumni network:
• Membership is automatic – and free;
• You get the Alumni Blue Pages, which
contains 200 opportunities to access
learning, knowledge and other services
of the University;
• You get the Alumni Business Directory
which allows you to promote your own
business or the organisation you work
for by offering discounts on products
and services to other alumni;
• You’ll get continuing access to the
University’s vast library resources after
graduation;
• We’ll keep you informed about what’s
going on at the University, including the
monthly UniSA News online newsletter,
with local news about your University;
and the Alumni Update online
newsletter, with news, profiles, events
and benefits for alumni;
• Alumni also receive the University’s
Magazine four times a year via post or
email; you choose.
If you are one of our many graduates living
and working overseas, our five international
alumni networks – in Hong Kong,
Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom – offer you many opportunities
to engage with fellow University of South
Australia alumni through networking and
social events. Smaller groups are active
in Indonesia through OZmate, and in
China through the Australia China Alumni
Association.
unisa.edu.au/alumni
unisa.edu.au/internationalstudentsupport
The Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU) works collaboratively with University staff and
students in Divisions and Units to create a culture of excellence and scholarship in teaching,
learning and research education that is innovative and inclusive.
The LTU collaboratively provides services and resources to enhance the University experience
of all students through learning advice, counselling services, careers and employment advice.
The LTU also offers specialised services for students with disabilities or medical conditions,
international students and higher degree research students.
unisa.edu.au/ltu
Campus Central
Each campus has an office with staff who can advise you on a range of topics. These include
enrolment, student ID cards, student fees, chaplaincy, timetables and graduation eligibility.
unisa.edu.au/campuscentral
myUniSA Student Portal
myUniSA is a personalised student portal which provides information and resources to
support you while you’re studying at the University of South Australia. It gives you a single
sign-on personalised view of your enrolment details, your finances, email, resources and a
lot of other features like web links you might find useful. You can even customize it with
more information and links that suit you.
unisa.edu.au/myunisa
International Student Officers
The Learning and Teaching Unit offers specialised services for international students.
International Student Officers (ISOs) can assist you with your transition to the University of
South Australia and provide information and advice about:
• On-arrival transport to your accommodation
• Life in Adelaide and studying at the University of South Australia
• ‘Welcome Week’ and your orientation to the University
• Your work rights in Australia
• Other University support services, including learning advice, careers and counselling
• Community and government services
• Support for spouses, partners and families
• Academic policies and procedures.
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Getting to and from university
Our campuses are easily accessible via public transport, with the
Adelaide city campuses within walking distance of bus, tram or
train stops. Magill and Mawson Lakes are also close to public
transport and both feature on-campus car parking. Whyalla and
Mount Gambier can be reached by regional bus and air services
and also have car parking. You will also find dedicated areas for
bike storage at each campus.
transport.sa.gov.au
southaustralia.com
Living in Adelaide
Discover the best of city living in Adelaide’s affordable and
comfortable environment.
With a population of just over 1 million
people, Adelaide is home to a democratic
system of government and is tolerant of
religious beliefs and practices. It is the
capital city of South Australia – known
for its beaches, sunshine, wide ranging
landscape and wildlife.
It is easy to find your way around Adelaide
and you are never far from where you
need to be.
All of the modern conveniences you expect
in a city are easily accessible, like shopping
malls, public transport, restaurants and
cultural facilities. International students
receive a discount on public transport
tickets. As a multicultural destination, you
can expect to meet people from diverse
backgrounds.
Facts about South Australia
Capital city Adelaide
State population 1.5 million
Adelaide population 1.1 million
Language English
Currency
Australian Dollar
$(AUD)
Area
984,377 square
kilometres
Coastline 3,700 kilometres
Source: Study Adelaide
Glenelg
Adelaide Central Market
River Torrens
20km
10km
CBD
Adelaide
Airport
Glenelg
Henley Beach
Grange
Semaphore
Brighton
Southern
suburbs
Northern
suburbs
Mawson Lakes
campus
Magill
campus
City East
campus
Adelaide
Central Market
River Torrens
City West
campus
Adelaide metropolitan area
AUSTRALIA
SOUTH
AUSTRALIA
Whyalla
Adelaide
Mount Gambier
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Santos Tour Down Under
Want five reasons to
choose the University of
South Australia as your
study destination? What
about being ranked in
the top five out of 28
Australian institutions
for average score for
Living, Support and
Arrival elements, as well
as Overall average of
all elements in the 2011
International Student
Barometer?
Living costs
The cost of living in Adelaide is 25 per cent
cheaper than in Melbourne and Sydney
and 11 per cent cheaper than either Perth
or Brisbane
*. Costs can be affected by
whether you live alone or share with others;
whether you live in areas of high demand,
such as by the beach or in the city centre;
and by your style of accommodation.
*Source: Economist Intelligence Unit Worldwide
Cost of Living Survey 2010–2011.
The following is a guide to average basic
weekly expenses and costs of some
regularly purchased items.
Average weekly living costs
in Adelaide (AUD)
Accommodation
(shared or single)
$90-$250
Telephone/postage $10-$30
Food (eating at home) $80-$100
Transport $15-$20
Electricity/Gas $20-$30
Clothes/Entertainment $35+
TOTAL $250-$465
Source: studyadelaide.com
Time zone
Adelaide is +9.5 hours GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time) and +10.5 hours GMT during
daylight savings time (summer). For example
2.5 hours ahead of China, 7-8 hours ahead
of the United Kingdom and Europe, and
12-15 hours ahead of the United States.
Climate
Adelaide has four distinct seasons including
comfortably warm to hot temperatures in
summer and refreshingly mild winters.
Events
Enjoy a range of great events all year round
in Adelaide – the festival heart of Australia.
There are more than 400 special events
throughout the year. During summer the
city is buzzing with the Fringe Festival,
OzAsia Festival, WOMADelaide (a world
music festival) and the Adelaide Festival
of Arts.You can find many free events and
get up close to the entertainment. Other
major celebrations include the Adelaide Film
Festival, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, and
the Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
Major sporting attractions are also on offer.
The Santos Tour Down Under – the first
ProTour cycling race to be held outside
Europe – brings the world’s cycling elite to
race through the streets of Adelaide. UniSA
sponsors the Australian national team and
is a huge participant in the entire eight-day
cycling calendar. Other major events include
the World Tennis Challenge, Brighton Jetty
Classic Sculptures, the Clipsal 500 street car
race, and the Classic Adelaide car rally.
southaustralia.com/events
Exploring Adelaide
Students who travel to Adelaide from all over the world will
find a cosmopolitan city surrounded by varying landscapes.
Adelaide was revealed as Australia’s most
liveable city by the Property Council of
Australia in 2011. It has also been named
the most affordable mainland Australian
capital city to study in, according to
research from the renowned global
business intelligence agency, the Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU).
There are international flights direct to
Adelaide from major Asian airports and
domestic flights from all Australian capital
cities. You’ll discover more than 700
restaurants, cafés and pubs serving food
from around the world, and you can get to
the beach in just a 20-minute car, train or
bus ride from the city.
When you need a break from your study,
explore the unique environment outside of
the city. There are many attractions within
driving distance by car or bus, such as the
world-famous Barossa and Clare Valley
wine regions, the rolling Adelaide Hills
and iconic River Murray. Or, you can take
a ferry or plane for a memorable trip to
Kangaroo Island.
Working while studying
As an international student, you are eligible
to work while completing your studies.
You may work up to 40 hours per fortnight
during the academic year and full-time during
semester breaks. Higher degree by research
students and some scholarship holders may
have some restrictions on working hours and
should visit the website for more details.
unisa.edu.au/international/adelaide/
work.asp
River Murray Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary Pennington Bay, Kangaroo Island
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Student apartments, student hostels and
residential colleges found on this website
have been inspected by university staff,
are considered appropriate for student
use and can be booked before arrival in
Adelaide. Our weblinks to these providers
are legitimate. Please beware of false
rental advertisements commonly found on
external share accommodation websites.
Temporary accommodation
If you have not finalised your long-term
accommodation, please ensure that you
arrange a temporary option BEFORE you
arrive in Adelaide.
unisa.edu.au/accommodation
unisa.edu.au/accommodation/oar
Accommodation
Accommodation types
Dedicated student accommodation
Student hostels
Hostels provide fully furnished single rooms with access to shared facilities such as a kitchen,
bathroom and recreational areas. Some also offer double and triple rooms. Students enjoy
an independent living environment, although supervision is provided in some hostels. Most
are located in suburbs, rather than the Adelaide central business district (CBD).
Rent approximately $130 – $200 per week
Student apartments
Adelaide has a wide range of student apartments on offer in the city centre and very close to
the Magill and Mawson Lakes campuses, all within close range of public transport. You can
choose between studio and one-bedroom apartments or share apartments. The University
has negotiated exclusive rates for our students with a number of properties around
Adelaide, so make sure you check out the University’s accommodation website.
Rent approximately $150 – $350 per week
Residential colleges
Residential colleges are a convenient option because the facilities generally include meals and
a fully furnished single bedroom complete with a bed, desk, chair, telephone and wardrobe.
All of the residential colleges are located in North Adelaide, a 10-minute walk from the city.
Rent approximately $250 – $350 per week
Non-profit housing
Several not-for-profit and subsidised housing options are open to students. Eligibility criteria
and waiting lists may apply.
dfc.sa.gov.au/pub
Private rental
Renting privately can be a very affordable housing option if you are prepared to shop
around and share with others.
Rent approximately $80 – $250 per week
Where to search: The University’s Rental Database is designed to make it easier for enrolled
students to find housing. Your University username and password (which you receive upon
enrolment) is all you need to logon and search through vacancies.
Other places to look for vacancies are real estate agencies and newspaper classifieds.
Note: The University does not inspect private student rental properties (including those on
the Rental Database). It is very important that you inspect the accommodation carefully,
satisfy yourself of its suitability and meet future housemates before paying money or
agreeing to a lease.
Homestay/private board
Students can live in a home with a family, couple or single person. Costs include your own
furnished room, meals and utilities.
Rent approximately $220 – $250 per week
Adelaide has a variety of accommodation
options to suit different requirements and
budgets. You might like to live in a student
housing facility or private rental. You could
share with other students or live in a home
with a family, couple or single person.
It might be important for you to live close
to your campus or you may want to be
close to the beach. If you want to live in
the centre of the city near the University’s
Adelaide city campuses you will also find a
number of different options.
The University has a dedicated
Accommodation Service with support
staff who can help you. See the guide to
different options on this page and visit our
website for full details.
unisa.edu.au/accommodation
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World-leading research
The University of South Australia is a research leader with
a strong reputation as a dynamic, vibrant and connected
research organisation, committed to producing high quality
research outputs relevant to real-world situations.
Our intellectually rigorous research
environment encompasses six research
institutes, 17 supported research centres
and a growing number of specialised
research groups and individuals undertaking
world-leading research.
Our researchers identify and address
the needs of industry, government and
community partners.
The University is a key partner in 10
Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) and in
major national and State-based initiatives.
In 2011, UniSA received the second highest
amount of CRC research income from the
Commonwealth Government, while our
total research income was ranked in the top
third of Australia’s universities.
Our research is underpinned by a
fundamental commitment to excellence and
is recognised internationally.
As a research student you will work closely
with the University’s institutes and centres,
ensuring you experience a vibrant research
environment. Such valuable practical
experience will help you achieve more
in all aspects of your life and put you on
the pathway to a rewarding, fulfilling and
international career.
The University is making significant
investments to provide you with the best
facilities and research infrastructure.
The new Materials and Minerals Science
Learning and Research Hub at our Mawson
Lakes campus and the new Learning
Centre at our City West campus will
transform our campuses into some of
the most exciting learning and research
environments in Australia.
unisa.edu.au/resdegrees/default.asp
Our six research institutes
The Sansom Institute for
Health Research
Health and Medical Research
The University’s premier health and biomedical research concentration
brings together a diverse group of leading scientists to find solutions to
some of the major healthcare challenges of the 21st century.
The institute has internationally-recognised strengths in molecular
medicine, pharmaceutical science, and the quality use of medicines
and pharmacy practice, with an expanding focus on a unique
breadth of research extending across the entire health spectrum.
unisa.edu.au/sansominstitute
The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute
for Marketing Science
Scientific Marketing Knowledge
The Institute provides leading market research in brand equity,
advertising and media, buyer behaviour and marketing metrics,
sustainable marketing and wine marketing.
Its cutting edge research is embedded into the curriculum at the
School of Marketing, providing students with the opportunity
to learn from the same marketing scientists that advise senior
marketing executives from multinational corporations such as
Coca-Cola, Unilever, Turner Broadcasting and Procter & Gamble.
unisa.edu.au/ehrenberg-bass
The Ian Wark Research
Institute
Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Particle and
Material Interfaces Science
This internationally-acclaimed institute conducts research across three
sectors: bio and polymer interfaces, colloids and nanostructures, and
mineral processing.
The Wark
TM
specialises in the education of graduate students – the next
generation of scientific leaders. They are in high demand, immediately
entering successful careers in industry, government, research
institutions and universities, both within Australia and overseas.
unisa.edu.au/iwri
The Hawke Research Institute
Cross-disciplinary Research in the Humanities and
Social Sciences
The Institute carries out world-class cross-disciplinary research in the
humanities and social sciences that supports an ecologically diverse
and sustainable world of tolerant and inclusive democratic societies.
Research concentrations focus on the areas of work and life,
education and literacy, conflict management, equity, gender, child
protection, Muslim and non-Muslim understanding, post-colonial
studies and social policy.
unisa.edu.au/hawkeinstitute
The Institute for
Telecommunications Research
Space, Satellites and Telecommunications
The Institute specialises in research and technology development for
wireless communications, including both fixed and mobile, satellite
and terrestrial based applications.
It works closely with government and industry, both in Australia and
overseas, to apply innovative research and product development.
itr.unisa.edu.au
Barbara Hardy Institute
Sustainable Systems and Technologies
The Institute is at the forefront of world-leading research in
energy, transport and land use, water management, agriculture
and environmental modelling. It has a clear vision to be a leader in
harnessing systems and technologies to balance the demands of
human development with the needs of the natural environment.
unisa.edu.au/barbarahardy
‘Doing a research degree in the field of augmented reality research has given me the chance to work on an
interesting project and do some real research. I probably wouldn’t have been able to do the type of work I’m
doing now if I got a job straight after finishing my undergraduate degree.’
Thesis: Interaction Techniques for Spatial Augmented Reality.
Michael Marner, Australia
PhD student and Australian Postgraduate Award recipient, Division of Information Technology,
Engineering and the Environment and School of Computer and Information Science.
Our research is assessed as world-class in
the following areas:
• Chemical Sciences, including Physical
Chemistry
• Engineering, including Electrical and
Electronic Engineering, Materials
Engineering, Resources Engineering and
Extractive Metallurgy and Chemical and
Civil Engineering
• Environmental Sciences, including
Environmental Science and Management
• Medical and Health Sciences, including
Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics,
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Medical Physiology, Public
Health and Health Services
• Accounting and Auditing
• Business and Management
• Language, Communication and Culture,
including Cultural Studies and Linguistics
• Education Systems
• Historical Studies
• Law
• Mathematical Sciences, including Pure
and Applied Maths
• Social Work
• Tourism
• Built Environment and Design, including
Urban and Regional Planning
• Studies in Creative Arts and Writing,
including Visual Arts and Crafts.
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World-class research supervisors
The University of South Australia provides a high level of support and resources to
research students. We aim to create an environment that helps you excel in your research
endeavours.
Graduate Research Centre
The Graduate Research Centre is located
at the City West campus and provides
valuable services, information and resources
to research students to support a quality
research degree experience at the University.
The Graduate Research Centre manages
the research needs of the University, from
recruitment, admission orientation and
inductions, through to graduation, with
a strong focus on high-quality customer
service and continuous improvement. For
more information on services available visit:
unisa.edu.au/resdegrees
World-class supervisors
The University of South Australia has
internationally renowned research
supervisors who provide expert supervision
across an impressive range of research
interests. Many students come to the
University to work with specific researchers
and directly learn from their expertise and
experience. The Graduate Research Centre
can help you locate an expert supervisor in
your research area.
Institute, division and school
support
The University’s institutes, divisions, schools
and centres host events such as inductions,
workshops, colloquia, seminars and special
lectures for research students. These
provide relevant information and a great
opportunity to meet with other students
and staff. Additional support and advice
is also available on the administration and
management of research degrees.
Scholarship support for
research degrees
Research scholarships let students focus on their studies
without needing to work at a paid job.
For domestic students:
Financial help for higher degree by
research (HDR) students comes in many
forms, from the Australian Postgraduate
Awards (APA) which includes a stipend
and exemption from tuition fees, to the
university-specific University of South
Australia Postgraduate Awards (USAPA)
and other financial help for Indigenous,
rural and isolated research students.
Please check the website for more details:
unisa.edu.au/resdegrees
For international students:
There is a range of scholarships to support
study for international research students,
covering tuition fees and general living
costs. The most well-known among these
are the Commonwealth Government-
funded International Postgraduate Research
Scholarships (IPRS), but University of South
Australia and industry-specific support are
also available. For example, the University
of South Australia’s President’s Scholarships
(UPS) are awarded on the basis of academic
merit to international students. A UPS
covers tuition fees and Overseas Student
Health Cover (OSHC).
Please check the website for more details:
unisa.edu.au/resdegrees
Bogale Tadesse is passionate about
doing research. A PhD student at the
University of South Australia, Bogale
is studying surface characterisation
and physical chemistry. ‘I just feel
comfortable spending lots of time
in the laboratory and learning new
methods, concepts and ideas,’ he says.
‘It is my hope to be part of the solution
to the problems of the society.’
Bogale received the University of South
Australia’s President’s Scholarship and
a scholarship from the University’s Ian
Wark Research Institute.
‘The scholarships definitely helped
me get the opportunity to do my PhD
which has been impossible for me
otherwise. Doing a PhD in Minerals
and Materials is like a dream come
true for me!’
Bogale Tadesse,
Ethiopia
PhD thesis: Fundamentals of
electrocrystallisation from
aqueous solutions.
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Research opportunities in business:
Opportunities for master by research degrees and PhDs at the University of South Australia in the area of business include: Business and
Innovation; Cross-Cultural Management and Asian Management; Ethics, Integrity and Governance; International Education in Business;
Labour Economics; Applied Economics; Organisational Change; Sustainability Management and Indigenous Enterprises; Sustainable Societies;
Water Policy and Law; Accountability, Sustainability and Governance; Accounting and Auditing; Finance; Management Accounting; Public
Law and Partnerships; Security Law and Criminal Justice; Business and Commercial Law; International Law; Maritime Law; Arts and Cultural
Management; Diversity Management; Employment Relations; Event Management and Hospitality; Human Resource Management; International
Management/International Human Resource Management; Management; Brand Management and Buyer Behaviour; Market Regulation;
Marketing; Marketing Management; Relationship and Services Marketing.
The University’s Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science provides leading-edge research in the field of marketing. Marketing
scientists at the Institute contribute to the discovery and application of scientific laws about marketing, buyer behaviour and brand performance.
Postgraduate students have the opportunity to see their research influence the marketing strategy of major multinational corporations.
Research opportunities
2013 fees for International students only
Program Name
Program
Code
Program duration
(in EFTSL)
Total Annual Fee
(AUD$)
Total Program Fee
(AUD$)
Master of Business DMRU 2 yrs 23,200 46,400
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) DPBU 4 yrs 23,200 92,800
Areas of study are contingent upon the availability of degree supervisors. Please email for more information before you apply.
2013 fees for International students only
Program Name
Program
Code
Program duration
(in EFTSL)
Total Annual Fee
(AUD$)
Total Program Fee
(AUD$)
Masters by Research IMHC 2 yrs 25,000 50,000
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) IPHD 4 yrs 25,000 100,000
Areas of study are contingent upon the availability of degree supervisors. Please email for more information before you apply.
2013 fees for International students only
Program Name
Program
Code
Program duration
(in EFTSL)
Total Annual Fee
(AUD$)
Total Program Fee
(AUD$)
Masters by Research MMRD 2 yrs 23,150 46,300
Masters by Research (DUCIER) MMDE 2 yrs 20,500 41,000
Doctor of Communication MPCS 4 yrs 21,300 85,200
Doctor of Education MPEU 4 yrs 20,300 81,200
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) MPHD 4 yrs 23,150 92,600
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) MPDE 4 yrs 20,500 82,000
Areas of study are contingent upon the availability of degree supervisors. Please email for more information before you apply.
2013 fees for International students only
Program Name
Program
Code
Program duration
(in EFTSL)
Total Annual Fee
(AUD$)
Total Program Fee
(AUD$)
Master by research LMIE 2 yrs 27,500 55,000
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) LPHD 4 yrs 27,500 110,000
Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) at ITR LMRI 2 yrs 27,500 55,000
Doctor of Philosophy (Telecommunications) at ITR LPRI 4 yrs 27,500 110,000
Master of Engineering (Minerals and Materials) at IWRI LMRT 2 yrs 22,750 45,500
Master of Applied Science (Minerals and Materials) at IWRI LMRL 2 yrs 22,750 45,500
PhD Engineering (Minerals and Materials) at IWRI LPRT 4 yrs 22,750 91,000
PhD Applied Acience (Minerals and Materials) at IWRI LPRM 4 yrs 22,750 91,000
Areas of study are contingent upon the availability of degree supervisors. Please email for more information before you apply.
There are opportunities to study for research degrees at the University of South Australia’s Centre for Regional Engagement at the Whyalla
and Mount Gambier campuses. Email for further information.
Research opportunities in humanities and social sciences:
Opportunities for master by research degrees in the humanities and social sciences include: Architecture, Design, Visual Arts,
Communication, International Studies, Languages and Linguistics, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy. It is also possible to
work towards a Doctorate in Education.
The David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research offers a Master by Research and a Doctorate in Australian and Indigenous
Studies. The Division also makes available Professional doctorates in communication and education.
The University’s Hawke Research Institute focuses on areas such as work and life balance, education and literacy, conflict management,
equity, gender, child protection, post-colonial studies and Muslim and non-Muslim understanding.
Research opportunities in medical and health sciences:
Master by research degrees and doctorates in medical and health sciences can be taken in health science, human movement, medical
radiation, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, pharmacy, nursing and midwifery. You can also apply to study for a PhD in
pharmacy, pharmacology and medical science, or take a research master degree in laboratory technology or pharmaceutical science. A
Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, a professional doctorate program that aims to produce clinical pharmacists capable of providing specialist
pharmaceutical services in all clinical environments, is also available.
Research opportunities are available at the University’s Sansom Institute, which focuses on the entire health spectrum, from cancer
treatment to genetic and infectious diseases, nutrition and exercise, population health and epidemiology and the early origins of adult health
and the Nutritional Physiology Research Centre which investigates the physiological mechanisms whereby functional foods and targeted
nutrient intakes can be used in conjunction with physical activity to deliver health benefits.
Research opportunities in information technology, engineering, science, mathematics and
the environment:
A range of research degree opportunities in information technology, engineering, science, mathematics and the environment include
master degrees by research and doctorates which can be taken in engineering, computer and information science, science (applied physics,
statistics, bioinformatics, geoinformatics, sustainable environments and mathematics), and building and planning.
In nanotechnology, biotechnology, particle and material interfaces, the University supports the Ian Wark Research Institute which
embraces research in bio and polymer interfaces, colloids and nanostructures, and mineral processing.
Sustainable systems and technologies are the focal point for the Barbara Hardy Institute and the leadership role they are playing with
industry, government and communities in developing structural, technological and behavioural solutions for sustainable communities in an
era of climate change.
Space, satellites and telecommunications provide the focus for the work being conducted by the University’s Institute for
Telecommunications Research.
Other research opportunities exist with the research groups involved in advanced computing, environmental risk assessment and
remediation, water and wastewater treatment, industrial and applied mathematics, defence and complex systems and technology
development for the manufacturing, automotive and defence industries.
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English Language Test (see note 1) Score
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
7.0 for English language-rich
programs with a minimum of 6.0
in each sub-score test
(see note 2)
6.5 for non English language-rich
programs with a minimum of 6.0
in each sub-score test (see note 2)
Or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), the University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL) Examinations: for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) and the Certificate
in Advanced English (CAE), the Pearson test or the appropriate academic English
language level delivered by the Centre for English Language at the University of South
Australia (CELUSA).
Other qualifications
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at a bachelor level or above completed in
Australia within the last two years.
Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at a bachelor level or above
at an institution where the language of instruction and assessment is English within the
last five years.
Having taught in the English language for at least two years at an overseas academic
institution prior to the date of application. Such applications must be supported by the
proposed supervisor and Dean of Research (or equivalent).
Having written in English and been published in scholarly books or internationally
recognised journals - normally at least two articles in the last five years prior to the date
of application. Such applications must be accompanied by an authorship statement or
evidence of the contribution of the applicant and supported by the proposed supervisor
and Dean of Research (or equivalent).
Applicants from countries where English
is an official language or who have had
recent work experience in an English setting
may meet our minimum program entry
requirements in a number of alternative
ways. If you have completed previous
study or work experience in English you
must send certified documentation from
the educational institution or employer
certifying that the language of instruction
or employment was in English.
Note 1
Results from IELTS, University of
Cambridge ESOL examinations and
TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2
To determine which programs are
language-rich and which are not, please
visit the website to review the list of
programs.
Types of research degrees
Master degree by research
Two years full-time or part-time equivalent
As a master by research student, you
will have the opportunity to make a
contribution to knowledge through
independent research. The degree is
assessed via a thesis examination. You will
learn to analyse literature and relevant
artefacts, and debate at an advanced level
in your substantive thesis topic.
Professional doctorate
Three-four years full-time or part-time
equivalent
A professional doctorate is a rigorous
program of advanced study and research,
designed specifically to meet the needs
of industry and professional groups.
Professional doctorates usually consist of a
blend of coursework and research.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Three-four years full-time or part-time
equivalent
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program
encourages students to undertake original
and high quality independent research.
PhD students prepare a substantial piece of
work (thesis) which represents a significant
contribution to your chosen field of study.
How to become a research student
Minimum English language entry requirements for research students
Pathways to research degree programs at the University of South Australia
Eligible to be considered for admission into PhD, or Professional Doctorate
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Research Professional Doctorate candidates must also demonstrate at least five years’ practice in a relevant field and normally within the last ten years.
Eligible to be considered for admission
into master degree by research
On completion of a master degree by research
applicants may apply for a doctorate
Honours 1,
Honours 2A
or an appropriate master
degree, or equivalent
Other postgraduate and
undergraduate degrees
Individual assessment of qualifications
and research capabilities as proven
through evidence of professional
work experience in the field of
proposed study and by relevant
quality publications. The outcome of
this assessment will determine which
of the degree options below are
available to you
No tertiary education
qualifications*
Applicants must demonstrate
research capabilities as proven
through evidence of professional
work experience in the field of
proposed study and by relevant
quality publications
*Individuals without prior qualifications should contact the Dean of Graduate Studies in the first instance.
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Postgraduate Students
Academic Programs for
Postgraduate programs offered in 2013
Home campus codes
CEA City East
CWE City West
MLK Mawson Lakes
MAG Magill
WHY Whyalla/Mount Gambier
EXT External
ONL Online delivery
CSP Commonwealth Supported Place
Start dates 2013
SP = Study Period
Semester 1
SP1 14 January 2013 – 12 April 2013
SP2 18 February 2013 – 5 July 2013
SP3 8 April 2013 – 5 July 2013
Semester 2
SP4 1 July 2013 – 27 September 2013
SP5 15 July 2013 – 29 November 2013
SP6 23 September 2013 – 20 December 2013
Summer Term
SP7 28 October 2013 – 28 February 2014
Please note that some programs may have a different start date.
Please check your offer letter for details.
Actual teaching dates vary in a small percentage of courses. It is important
that students consult their timetable for exact teaching dates for their
specific course.
Please note: Commencement of study begins with a University of South
Australia orientation program. Please ensure your travel plans enable you to
arrive in time for this.
For more information visit: unisa.edu.au/newstudents/orientation/
default.asp
Please note: University of South Australia reserves the right to alter, amend
or delete any program, fee, course, admission requirement, or mode of
delivery without prior notice.
For the most up-to-date information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/
public/pcms
* Fees listed are valid for students commencing in the 2013 academic year only and are
fixed for the duration of the program. Students commencing a new program in 2014
and beyond should be aware that annual tuition fees may increase for each year of
study at the University of South Australia. You will be liable for these fees upon
acceptance of an offer from the University of South Australia. In the event of a
variation between the fees listed here and the approved University schedule of tuition
fees found at programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms, the approved University schedule
will prevail. The University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any program,
fee or admission requirement without prior notice.
Flexible study options, including online, are offered in many programs. Please check the
program website (programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms) for further details.
IELTS English language requirements
International Students Only
Please refer to page 82 for minimum English language
requirements for postgraduate study.
Program Name
Program Code
CRICOS Code
Program Duration (years)
Domestic Annual Fee
International Indicative
Annual Program Fee*
2013 (AUD$)
International Indicative
Total Program Fee*
(AUD$)
Start Date International
(SP = Study Period)
Quota Applies
International
Home Campus
IELTS Overall Total Score
IELTS Reading
IELTS Writing
IELTS Listening
IELTS Speaking
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AVAILABLE TO DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Professional Doctorates
Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy IPCM n/a 3 CSP 25,000 75,000 SP2, SP5
CEA/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Doctor of Information Technology Management DPTM 064450M 3 CSP 24,750 74,250 SP2, SP5 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Master Degrees
Architecture (see page 48) DMAE 060208J 2 CSP 26,000 52,000 SP2 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Arts (Journalism) MMJO 048338M 1.5 CSP 21,300 31,950 SP2 MAG 7.0 6.5 6.5
Business (Property) DMPR n/a 1.5 CSP 23,000 34,500 SP2 SP5 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0
Business Accounting DMBN 070186E 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP2 SP5 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Business Administration [MBA] (see page 40) DMMA 048635B 1.5 22,000 27,600 41,400 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Business Information Management DMBF 065401A 1.5 CSP 24,000 36,000 SP2 SP5 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Business Information Systems DMIS 036334C 1.5 CSP 24,000 36,000 SP2 SP5 SP7 CWE 6.5 7.0 7.0
Clinical Pharmacy (see page 59) IMCM n/a 1.5 CSP 25,000 37,500 SP2 SP5 EXT 7.0 6.0 6.0
Design (Industrial Design) (see page 49) DMSP 071952G 2 CSP 23,100 46,200 SP2 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Design (Visual Communication) (see page 49) DMSP 071952G 2 CSP 23,100 46,200 SP2 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Dietetics (see page 62) IMDT 071954F 2 CSP 27,500 55,000 SP2 Q CEA 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Education (see pages 54-55) MMEU 024059E 1 CSP 20,300 20,300 SP2 SP5 MAG 7.0 7.0 7.0
Engineering LMST n/a 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0
Engineering ** (see pages 72-73) LMEE 048095C 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) ** (see page 70) LMEN 048506M 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Civil) ** (see page 74) LMCV 074880F 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) ** (see pages 72-73) LMEE 048095C 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) ** (see pages 72-73) LMEE 048095C 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Energy and Sustainable Systems) ** (see page 70) LMEN 048506M 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Engineering and Technology Management) ** (see page 70) LMEN 048506M 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Materials and Nanotechnology) ** (see page 70) LMEN 048506M 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Microsystems Technology) ** (see page 72) LMEE 048095C 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Systems Engineering) ** LMST n/a 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0
Engineering (Telecommunications) ** (see page 72) LMEE 048095C 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Test and Evaluation) LMST n/a 1.5 CSP 26,250 39,375 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0
Environmental Management and Sustainability (Natural Resource
Management) ** (see page 77)
LMES 058635G 1.5 CSP 23,750 35,625 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Environmental Management and Sustainability (Water Management) **
(see page 77)
LMES 058635G 1.5 CSP 23,750 35,625 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Human Resource Management DMHU 055260C 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Human Resource Management (Extension) DMHE 067195G 2 20,400 23,000 46,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0
6.0
Information Technology (Business Intelligence) ** (see page 68) LMIF 048092F 1.5 CSP 24,000 36,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Information Technology (Networking and Security) ** (see page 68) LMIF 048092F 1.5 CSP 24,000 36,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Information and Communications Technology Management (Enterprise
Systems) ** (see page 69)
LMCT 048097A 1.5 CSP 24,000 36,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
International Business (see page 41) DMIB 054754M 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
International Business (Extension) DMIE 067196G 2 20,400 23,000 46,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Le Cordon Bleu Business Administration (International Hotel and Restaurant
Management)
DMIH 047380F 1.5 POA SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Le Cordon Bleu International Hospitality Management DMHO 051375B 2 POA SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Library and Information Management DMLM 062517B 1.5 CSP 24,000 36,000 SP2 SP5 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Logistics and Supply Chain Management ** LMSU 057808M 1.5 CSP 23,750 35,625 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (see page 44) DMMT 058629F 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Administrative Management) (see page 44) DMMT 058629F 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Integrated Supply Chain Management) (fsee page 44) DMMT 058629F 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Strategic Procurement) (see page 44) DMMT 058629F 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Tourism and Event Management) (see page 44) DMMT 058629F 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Marketing (see page 43) DMMK 036275J 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Medical Sonography IMSO n/a 1.5 CSP 20,500 30,750 SP2 SP5 EXT 6.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy (see page 58) IMPX 045405G 1.25 CSP 27,500 34,375 SP1 Q CEA 7.0 7.0 7.0
**
Master programs which can be completed in conjunction with the
Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (LGPP) for two degrees.
Postgraduate programs offered in 2013
Home campus codes
CEA City East
CWE City West
MLK Mawson Lakes
MAG Magill
WHY Whyalla/Mount Gambier
EXT External
ONL Online delivery
CSP Commonwealth Supported Place
Start dates 2013
SP = Study Period
Semester 1
SP1 14 January 2013 – 12 April 2013
SP2 18 February 2013 – 5 July 2013
SP3 8 April 2013 – 5 July 2013
Semester 2
SP4 1 July 2013 – 27 September 2013
SP5 15 July 2013 – 29 November 2013
SP6 23 September 2013 – 20 December 2013
Summer Term
SP7 28 October 2013 – 28 February 2014
Please note that some programs may have a different start date.
Please check your offer letter for details.
Actual teaching dates vary in a small percentage of courses. It is important
that students consult their timetable for exact teaching dates for their
specific course.
Please note: Commencement of study begins with a University of South
Australia orientation program. Please ensure your travel plans enable you to
arrive in time for this.
For more information visit: unisa.edu.au/newstudents/orientation/
default.asp
Please note: University of South Australia reserves the right to alter, amend
or delete any program, fee, course, admission requirement, or mode of
delivery without prior notice.
For the most up-to-date information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/
public/pcms
* Fees listed are valid for students commencing in the 2013 academic year only and are
fixed for the duration of the program. Students commencing a new program in 2014
and beyond should be aware that annual tuition fees may increase for each year of
study at the University of South Australia. You will be liable for these fees upon
acceptance of an offer from the University of South Australia. In the event of a
variation between the fees listed here and the approved University schedule of tuition
fees found at programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms, the approved University schedule
will prevail. The University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any program,
fee or admission requirement without prior notice.
Flexible study options, including online, are offered in many programs. Please check the
program website (programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms) for further details.
IELTS English language requirements
International Students Only
Please refer to page 82 for minimum English language
requirements for postgraduate study.
Program Name
Program Code
CRICOS Code
Program Duration (years)
Domestic Annual Fee
International Indicative
Annual Program Fee*
2013 (AUD$)
International Indicative
Total Program Fee*
(AUD$)
Start Date International
(SP = Study Period)
Quota Applies
International
Home Campus
IELTS Overall Total Score
IELTS Reading
IELTS Writing
IELTS Listening
IELTS Speaking
Postgraduate Student Prospectus 2013Postgraduate Student Prospectus 2013 3130
Nursing (Cardiovascular Nursing) (see pages 60-61) IMNI n/a 1.5 CSP 23,000 34,500 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Health and Ageing) (see pages 60-61) IMNI n/a 1.5 CSP 23,000 34,500 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Leadership and Management) (see pages 60-61) IMNI 046395G 1.5 CSP 23,000 34,500 SP2
CEA/EXT
6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Nurse Education) (see pages 60-61) IMNI 046395G 1.5 CSP 23,000 34,500 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Research Methodologies) (see pages 60-61) IMNI n/a 1.5 CSP 23,000 34,500 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry) IMOG 024071J 2 CSP 29,500 59,000 SP2 Q CEA 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) IMPE 045406F 2 CSP 32,000 64,000 SP2 Q CEA 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
Professional Accounting DMPA 032304G 1.5 20,400 23,000 34,500 SP2 SP5 SP7 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Accounting and Finance (see page 42) DMPF 064532J 2 20,400 23,000 46,000 SP2 SP5 SP7 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Accounting and Specialisation DMPS 067194J 2 20,400 23,000 46,000 SP2 SP5 SP7 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Project Management ** (see page 67) IMPJ 024075E 1.5 CSP 25,250 37,875 SP2 SP5 CEA 6.5 6.0 6.0
Psychology (Clinical) MMCL 036349G 2 CSP 23,100 46,200 SP1 Q MAG 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Quantitative Finance (see page 78) DMQN 072104G 2 CSP 23,250 46,500 SP2 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Science (Computer and Information Science) LMCP 048093E 1.5 CSP 24,750 37,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Science (Cyber Security and Forensic Computing) LMIA 069063D 1.5 CSP 26,500 39,750 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Social Work (see page 51) MMSK 064242G 2 CSP 20,200 40,400 SP2 MAG 6.5 6.0 6.0
Sustainable Design (see page 50) DMSU 060205A 1.5 CSP 21,000 31,500 SP2 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Teaching (Early Childhood) (see note left) MMEA 068878F 2 CSP 20,300 40,600 SP2 MAG 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Teaching (Junior Primary and Primary) (see note left) MMJP 068880A 2 CSP 20,300 40,600 SP5 MAG 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Teaching (Primary and Middle) (see note left) LMPM 068879E 2 CSP 20,300 40,600 SP2 MLK 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Teaching (Middle and Secondary) (see note left) (see pages 52-53) LMTC 057383J 2 CSP 20,300 40,600 SP5 MLK 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Urban and Regional Planning (see page 75) IMUB 071951J 2 CSP 23,750 47,500 SP2 SP5 CEA 6.5 6.0 6.0
Visual Art and Design (Specialisations) DMAD 048557M 1.5 CSP 21,000 31,500 SP2 SP5 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Water Resources Management (see page 76) LMWM 055264K 1.5 20,250 26,750 40,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Double Masters
MBA, Human Resource Management DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, Information and Communications Technology Management (Enterprise
Systems)
DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, International Business DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, International Studies DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, Management DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, Management (Administration Management) DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, Management (Intergrated Supply Chain Management) DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, Management (Strategic Procurement) DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, Management (Tourism and Event Management) DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
MBA, Marketing DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.5 6.5
MBA, Professional Accounting DMBA 058633K 2.5 22,000 27,600 62,100 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Business Double Masters DMDD 058632M 2.5 20,400 23,000 51,750 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Engineering and Technology Management), Engineering
(Advanced Manufacturing Technology) (see page 71)
LMET 071956D 2 CSP 26,250 52,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Engineering and Technology Management), Engineering (Energy
and Sustainable Systems) (see page 71)
LMET 071956D 2 CSP 26,250 52,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Engineering and Technology Management), Engineering
(Materials and Nanotechnology) (see page 71)
LMET 071956D 2 CSP 26,250 52,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Information Technology (Business Intelligence), Information and
Communications Technology Management (Enterprise Systems) (see page 69)
LMCB 071955E 2 CSP 24,000 48,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Graduate Diplomas
Business Administration DGMA 024133M 1 22,000 27,600 27,600 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Business Information Management DGBF 070416G 1 Contact us 23,750 23,750 SP2 SP5
CWE/EXT
6.5 6.0 6.0
Clinical Exercise Science IGCE 064811B 1 CSP 23,500 23,500 SP2 Q CEA 7.0 6.5 6.5
Clinical Pharmacy IGCL n/a 1 CSP 25,000 25,000 SP2 SP5 EXT 7.0 7.0 7.0
Communication (Public Relations) MGPU 024136G 1 CSP 21,300 21,300 SP2 MAG 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering LGEE 000575E 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering LGST n/a 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0
Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) LGEG 050785C 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5
Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) LGEE 000575E 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
**
Master programs which can be completed in conjunction with the
Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (LGPP) for two degrees.
Note: The English language requirements for the Master of Teaching programs
at right refer only to entry to the program. Students who intend to teach in
Australia after graduation are responsible for ensuring that they determine and
meet the language requirements of the authority to which they will apply for
registration as a teacher. These requirements may vary from one authority to
another.
Postgraduate programs offered in 2013
Home campus codes
CEA City East
CWE City West
MLK Mawson Lakes
MAG Magill
WHY Whyalla/Mount Gambier
EXT External
ONL Online delivery
CSP Commonwealth Supported Place
Start dates 2013
SP = Study Period
Semester 1
SP1 14 January 2013 – 12 April 2013
SP2 18 February 2013 – 5 July 2013
SP3 8 April 2013 – 5 July 2013
Semester 2
SP4 1 July 2013 – 27 September 2013
SP5 15 July 2013 – 29 November 2013
SP6 23 September 2013 – 20 December 2013
Summer Term
SP7 28 October 2013 – 28 February 2014
Please note that some programs may have a different start date.
Please check your offer letter for details.
Actual teaching dates vary in a small percentage of courses. It is important
that students consult their timetable for exact teaching dates for their
specific course.
Please note: Commencement of study begins with a University of South
Australia orientation program. Please ensure your travel plans enable you to
arrive in time for this.
For more information visit: unisa.edu.au/newstudents/orientation/
default.asp
Please note: University of South Australia reserves the right to alter, amend
or delete any program, fee, course, admission requirement, or mode of
delivery without prior notice.
For the most up-to-date information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/
public/pcms
* Fees listed are valid for students commencing in the 2013 academic year only and are
fixed for the duration of the program. Students commencing a new program in 2014
and beyond should be aware that annual tuition fees may increase for each year of
study at the University of South Australia. You will be liable for these fees upon
acceptance of an offer from the University of South Australia. In the event of a
variation between the fees listed here and the approved University schedule of tuition
fees found at programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms, the approved University schedule
will prevail. The University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any program,
fee or admission requirement without prior notice.
Flexible study options, including online, are offered in many programs. Please check the
program website (programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms) for further details.
IELTS English language requirements
International Students Only
Please refer to page 82 for minimum English language
requirements for postgraduate study.
Program Name
Program Code
CRICOS Code
Program Duration (years)
Domestic Annual Fee
International Indicative
Annual Program Fee*
2013 (AUD$)
International Indicative
Total Program Fee*
(AUD$)
Start Date International
(SP = Study Period)
Quota Applies
International
Home Campus
IELTS Overall Total Score
IELTS Reading
IELTS Writing
IELTS Listening
IELTS Speaking
Postgraduate Student Prospectus 2013Postgraduate Student Prospectus 2013 3332
Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) LGEE 000575E 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Energy and Sustainable Systems) LGEG 050785C 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Engineering and Technology Management) LGEG 050785C 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Materials and Nanotechnology) LGEG 050785C 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Microsystems Technology) LGEE 000575E 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Systems Engineering) LGST n/a 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0
Engineering (Telecommunications) LGEE 000575E 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Test and Evaluation) LGST n/a 1 CSP 26,250 26,250 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0
Environmental Management and Sustainability (Natural Resource
Management)
LGES 058636G 1 CSP 23,750 23,750 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Environmental Management and Sustainability (Water Management) LGES 058636G 1 CSP 23,750 23,750 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Human Resource Management DGHU 055259G 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Information Technology (Business Intelligence) LGIF 036277G 1 CSP 24,000 24,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Information Technology (Networking and Security) LGIF 036277G 1 CSP 24,000 24,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
International Business DGIB 054755K 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Journalism MGJO 036377C 1 CSP 21,300 21,300 SP2 MAG 7.0 6.0 6.0
Languages and Culture Studies MGLC 024149C 1 CSP 20,400 20,400 SP2 MAG 6.5 6.5 6.5
Library and Information Management DGLM n/a 1 CSP 24,000 24,000 SP2 SP5
CWE/EXT
6.5 6.0 6.0
Logistics and Supply Chain Management LGSU 057809K 1 CSP 23,750 23,750 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management DGMT 058630B 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Administrative Management) DGMT 058630B 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Integrated Supply Chain Management) DGMT 058630B 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Strategic Procurement) DGMT 058630B 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Tourism and Event Management) DGMT 058630B 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Marketing DGMK 036272A 1 20,000 23,000 23,000 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Medical Sonography IGSO n/a 1 CSP 20,500 20,500 SP2 SP5 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Cardiovascular Nursing) IGNG n/a 1 CSP 23,000 23,000 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Health and Ageing) IGNG n/a 1 CSP 23,000 23,000 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Leadership and Management) IGNG 045407E 1 CSP 23,000 23,000 SP2
CEA/EXT
6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Nurse Education) IGNG n/a 1 CSP 23,000 23,000 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Nursing (Research Methodologies) IGNG n/a 1 CSP 23,000 23,000 SP2 EXT 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Accounting DGPA 036380G 1 20,400 23,000 23,000 SP2 SP5 SP7 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Computer Systems Engineering) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP
26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Computer and Information Science) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Electrical Power Engineering) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Energy and Sustainable Systems) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Engineering Technology Management) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Environmental Management and Sustainability) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Information Technology) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Materials and Nanotechnology) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Microsystems Technology) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Project Management) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Telecommunications) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice (Transport Systems Engineering) LGPP 066997D 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Project Management IGBP 013176B 1 CSP 25,250 25,250 SP2 SP5 CEA 6.5 6.0 6.0
Property DGPR 1 CSP 23,000 23,000 SP2 SP5 EXT 6.5 6.0 6.0
Science (Cyber Security and Forensic Computing) LGIA 069064C 1 CSP 26,500 26,500 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Sustainable Design DGSU 068949G 1 CSP 21,000 21,000 SP2 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Urban and Regional Planning IGUR 000579A 1 CSP 23,750 23,750 SP2 SP5 CEA 6.5 6.0 6.0
Visual Art and Design (Specialisations) DGAD 048556A 1 CSP 21,000 21,000 SP2 SP5 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Postgraduate programs offered in 2013
Home campus codes
CEA City East
CWE City West
MLK Mawson Lakes
MAG Magill
WHY Whyalla/Mount Gambier
EXT External
ONL Online delivery
CSP Commonwealth Supported Place
Start dates 2013
SP = Study Period
Semester 1
SP1 14 January 2013 – 12 April 2013
SP2 18 February 2013 – 5 July 2013
SP3 8 April 2013 – 5 July 2013
Semester 2
SP4 1 July 2013 – 27 September 2013
SP5 15 July 2013 – 29 November 2013
SP6 23 September 2013 – 20 December 2013
Summer Term
SP7 28 October 2013 – 28 February 2014
Please note that some programs may have a different start date.
Please check your offer letter for details.
Actual teaching dates vary in a small percentage of courses. It is important
that students consult their timetable for exact teaching dates for their
specific course.
Please note: Commencement of study begins with a University of South
Australia orientation program. Please ensure your travel plans enable you to
arrive in time for this.
For more information visit: unisa.edu.au/newstudents/orientation/
default.asp
Please note: University of South Australia reserves the right to alter, amend
or delete any program, fee, course, admission requirement, or mode of
delivery without prior notice.
For the most up-to-date information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/
public/pcms
* Fees listed are valid for students commencing in the 2013 academic year only and are
fixed for the duration of the program. Students commencing a new program in 2014
and beyond should be aware that annual tuition fees may increase for each year of
study at the University of South Australia. You will be liable for these fees upon
acceptance of an offer from the University of South Australia. In the event of a
variation between the fees listed here and the approved University schedule of tuition
fees found at programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms, the approved University schedule
will prevail. The University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any program,
fee or admission requirement without prior notice.
Flexible study options, including online, are offered in many programs. Please check the
program website (programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms) for further details.
IELTS English language requirements
International Students Only
Please refer to page 82 for minimum English language
requirements for postgraduate study.
Program Name
Program Code
CRICOS Code
Program Duration (years)
Domestic Annual Fee
International Indicative
Annual Program Fee*
2013 (AUD$)
International Indicative
Total Program Fee*
(AUD$)
Start Date International
(SP = Study Period)
Quota Applies
International
Home Campus
IELTS Overall Total Score
IELTS Reading
IELTS Writing
IELTS Listening
IELTS Speaking
Postgraduate Student Prospectus 2013Postgraduate Student Prospectus 2013 3534
Water Resources Management LGWM 055263M 1 20,250 26,750 26,750 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Graduate Certificates
Breast Imaging ICBR n/a 0.5 CSP 10,250 SP2 SP5 EXT 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Business Administration DCMA 024119J 0.5 22,000 13,800 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Business Information Management DCBI n/a 0.5 CSP 11,875 SP2 SP5
CWE/EXT
6.5 6.0 6.0
Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) LCAV 060421D 0.5 CSP 10,150 SP2 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering LCEE 015037G 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (No Specialisation) LCST n/a 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0
Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology) LGEN 048571B 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Civil) LCCV 074881E 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Computational Physics) LCEE 015037G 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) LCEE 015037G 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) LCEE 015037G 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Energy and Sustainable Systems) LGEN 048571B 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Engineering and Technology Management) LGEN 048571B 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Materials and Nanotechnology) LGEN 048571B 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Microsystems Technology) LCEE 015037G 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Systems Engineering) LCST n/a 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Engineering (Telecommunications) LCEE 015037G 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Engineering (Test and Evaluation) LCST n/a 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Environmental Management and Sustainability LCES 058637F 0.5 CSP 11,875 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Human Resource Management DCHU 055258G 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Information Technology LCIF 036273M 0.5 CSP 12,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
International Business DCIB 054756J 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Library and Information Management DCLM 071959A 0.5 CSP 11,875 SP2 SP5 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Logistics and Supply Chain Management LCSU 057810F 0.5 CSP 11,875 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management DCMT 058631A 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Administrative Management) DCMT 058631A 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Integrated Supply Chain Management) DCMT 058631A 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Strategic Procurement) DCMT 058631A 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Management (Tourism and Event Management) DCMT 058631A 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Marketing DCMK 036383E 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) ICPY 059071J 0.5 CSP 13,750 SP2 Q CEA 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Professional Accounting DCPA 036387A 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP2 SP5 SP7 CWE 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Engineering Practice LCPE 065559A 0.5 CSP 13,125 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Professional Practice LCPP 061230C 0.5 CSP 12,000 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
Project Management ICPM 058642J 0.5
CSP 12,625 SP2 SP5 CEA 6.5 6.5 6.0
Property DGPO n/a 0.5 CSP 11,500 SP2 SP5 EXT 6.5 6.5 6.0
Science (Cyber Security) LCIA n/a 0.5 CSP 13,250 SP2 SP5
MLK/EXT
6.5 6.0 6.0
Sustainable Business DCSB n/a 0.5 20,400 11,500 SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 ONL 6.5 6.0 6.0
Water Resources Management LCWM 055262A 0.5 20,250 13,375 SP2 SP5 MLK 6.5 6.0 6.0
AVAILABLE TO DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
Master degrees
Aboriginal Studies DMAG 1.5 CSP CWE
Catholic Education LMCA 1 CSP MLK
Health Science IMHP n/a 1.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Management (Arts and Cultural Management) DMAC 1.5 CSP SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE
Mental Health Nursing IMMH 1.5 CSP SP2 CEA
Midwifery IMMW 1.5 CSP SP2 CEA
Nursing IMNI 1.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Critical Care Nursing) IMNI 1.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Immunisation) IMNI 1.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) IMNS 1.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Surveying IMSG 2 CSP SP2 CEA
Postgraduate programs offered in 2013
Home campus codes
CEA City East
CWE City West
MLK Mawson Lakes
MAG Magill
WHY Whyalla/Mount Gambier
EXT External
ONL Online delivery
CSP Commonwealth Supported Place
Start dates 2013
SP = Study Period
Semester 1
SP1 14 January 2013 – 12 April 2013
SP2 18 February 2013 – 5 July 2013
SP3 8 April 2013 – 5 July 2013
Semester 2
SP4 1 July 2013 – 27 September 2013
SP5 15 July 2013 – 29 November 2013
SP6 23 September 2013 – 20 December 2013
Summer Term
SP7 28 October 2013 – 28 February 2014
Please note that some programs may have a different start date.
Please check your offer letter for details.
Actual teaching dates vary in a small percentage of courses. It is important
that students consult their timetable for exact teaching dates for their
specific course.
Please note: Commencement of study begins with a University of South
Australia orientation program. Please ensure your travel plans enable you to
arrive in time for this.
For more information visit: unisa.edu.au/newstudents/orientation/
default.asp
Please note: University of South Australia reserves the right to alter, amend
or delete any program, fee, course, admission requirement, or mode of
delivery without prior notice.
For the most up-to-date information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/
public/pcms
* Fees listed are valid for students commencing in the 2013 academic year only and are
fixed for the duration of the program. Students commencing a new program in 2014
and beyond should be aware that annual tuition fees may increase for each year of
study at the University of South Australia. You will be liable for these fees upon
acceptance of an offer from the University of South Australia. In the event of a
variation between the fees listed here and the approved University schedule of tuition
fees found at programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms, the approved University schedule
will prevail. The University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any program,
fee or admission requirement without prior notice.
Flexible study options, including online, are offered in many programs. Please check the
program website (programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms) for further details.
IELTS English language requirements
International Students Only
Please refer to page 82 for minimum English language
requirements for postgraduate study.
Program Name
Program Code
CRICOS Code
Program Duration (years)
Domestic Annual Fee
International Indicative
Annual Program Fee*
2013 (AUD$)
International Indicative
Total Program Fee*
(AUD$)
Start Date International
(SP = Study Period)
Quota Applies
International
Home Campus
IELTS Overall Total Score
IELTS Reading
IELTS Writing
IELTS Listening
IELTS Speaking
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Graduate Diplomas
Aboriginal Studies DGAG 1 CSP CWE
Aviation LGCV 1 86,400 MLK
Education (Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning) LGVW 1 CSP MLK
Management (Arts and Cultural Management) DGAC 1 CSP SP1 SP3 SP4 SP6 CWE
Mental Health IGME 1 CSP SP2 CEA
Mental Health Nursing IGMG 1 CSP SP2 Q CEA
Nursing IGNG 1 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Critical Care Nursing) IGNG 1 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Immunisation) IGNG 1 CSP SP2 EXT
Graduate Certificates
Aboriginal Studies DCAG 0.5 CSP CWE
Education (Adult and Vocational Learning) LCAV 0.5 CSP MLK
Education (Catholic Education) LCEP 0.5 CSP MLK
Education (Early Childhood Leadership) LCAV 0.5 CSP MLK
Education (Educational Leadership and Management) LCAV 0.5 CSP MLK
Education (Vocational Learning in Schools) LCAV 0.5 CSP MLK
Health Science (Podiatry) ICHP 0.5 CSP SP2 CEA
Health Science (Research Methodologies) ICHP 0.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Journalism MCJO 0.5 CSP MAG
Mediation and Conflict Resolution MCMF 0.5 CSP MAG
Nursing ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Cardiovascular Nursing) ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Critical Care Nursing) ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Health and Ageing) ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Immunisation) ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2 EXT
Nursing (Leadership and Management) ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2
CEA/EXT
Nursing (Nurse Education) ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2
CEA/EXT
Nursing (Research Methodologies) ICNG 0.5 CSP SP2
CEA/EXT
Pharmacy Practice ICPH 0.5 CSP SP2 SP5 EXT
Surgical Pathology Preparation ICSP 0.5 CSP SP2 CEA
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Business
The Division of Business is part of the University of South Australia, the youngest and most
modern of South Australia’s three universities. We offer the full range of teaching programs,
from undergraduate degrees to doctoral study, covering most business and management
disciplines.
We also have Australia’s longest standing European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
accreditation for our business school.
In the following pages we have selected just a few of
our postgraduate programs for you to consider for your
studies at the University of South Australia. Aside from
those programs we also offer more than 70 postgraduate
programs in a range of business disciplines, including:
• Postgraduate degrees in a range of professional
accounting programs with various specialisations
• Several management degrees with specialisations
that include event management, arts and cultural
management, strategic procurement, integrated supply
chain management and administration
• A nested suite of three marketing programs – graduate
certificate, graduate diploma and master of marketing
• Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master
degrees in international business and sustainable
business
• And our multi award-winning MBA.
(See the full list on pages 26–37 of this prospectus).
Reasons to study with us:
• Our Master of Business Administration
(MBA), has a national five-star rating.
• We offer professionally accredited degrees
in accounting, property and human
resource management.
• Our honours program is designed to give
our top students the edge in employment
or a start in research specialist research
degrees.
We offer an international education. Students
from almost 70 different countries make
Adelaide their home during their studies,
and many more study our programs in other
countries. Our academic staff come from
almost 30 countries.
The Division has a successful research
program, with internationally recognised
groupings in marketing science, market
regulation and analysis, water law and policy,
human resource management, tourism and
leisure management, and accounting and
governance.
The Division has a successful research program, with internationally
recognised groupings in marketing science, market regulation and analysis,
water law and policy, human resource management, tourism and leisure
management, and accounting and governance.
Here are a few of the key postgraduate programs delivered by the Division of
Business that could help you succeed in a highly competitive environment.
EQUIS Accreditation
The Division of Business is accredited by the European Quality
Improvement System (EQUIS). EQUIS is part of the European
Foundation for Management Development. Accreditation is
awarded to business schools only after a rigorous assessment
by a panel of international academics and business people.
EQUIS accredited institutions must demonstrate high quality in
all dimensions of their activities, including academic programs
and research, resources and student services, and connections
with the corporate world. EQUIS also stresses diversity and
internationalisation.
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Specialisations include:
• Sustainable Business
• Marketing
• Human Resource
Management
• Information Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Property Management
• Health Services
Program overview
The University of South Australia’s five-star Master of Business Administration (MBA) is characterised by
intensity of process and a full and demanding curriculum. It is designed to develop you both personally
and professionally.
The University’s MBA program gives our graduates the tools they need to create their own opportunities
and in order to succeed in today’s fast paced business environment, whether in a small or new business,
an established corporation or government. The MBA program offers a range of specialisations such as
Sustainable Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Entrepreneurship,
Finance, Property Management, and Health Services.
An industry placement opportunity will be available for international students. Working with an Adelaide-
based company, the placement will be for 11 weeks and equates to one elective in the MBA program.
Standard entry requirements
Entrants to the program shall normally hold: a recognised university undergraduate degree or equivalent
professional qualifications and a minimum of two years’ full-time relevant work experience; or a
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55 per cent)
from the International Graduate School of Business (IGSB) at the University of South Australia or an
equivalent qualification from other schools within the University of South Australia or from another
recognised university; or a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass
Level 1 (55 per cent) across at least four courses from the International Graduate School of Business
within the University of South Australia or from another recognised university.
All applicants are required to submit two referee reports and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining
managerial and executive experience.
For more information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
(DMMA)
What will I study?
MBA - GENERAL MANAGEMENT STREAM
CORE COURSES
Leadership Dynamics
Contemporary Management Skills
Creative and Accountable Marketing
Leading and Managing People
Accounting for Decision Making
Managerial Finance
Competitive Strategy PG
Managerial Economics
International Business
Corporate Strategy
PLUS TWO ELECTIVE COURSES
To be chosen from a range of approved elective
courses offered by the International Graduate
School of Business (IGSB) or approved courses in
other postgraduate programs.
MBA - ELECTIVES STREAM
CORE COURSES
Leadership Dynamics
Contemporary Management Skills
Creative and Accountable Marketing
Leading and Managing People
Accounting for Decision Making
Managerial Finance
Competitive Strategy PG
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CORE
COURSES:
Managerial Economics
International Business
Corporate Strategy
PLUS FOUR GENERAL ELECTIVE COURSES
To be chosen from a range of approved elective
courses offered by the IGSB or approved courses in
other postgraduate programs.
MBA - SPECIALISATION CONFIGURATION
CORE COURSES
Leadership Dynamics
Contemporary Management Skills
Creative and Accountable Marketing
Leading and Managing People
Accounting for Decision Making
Managerial Finance
Competitive Strategy PG
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CORE
COURSES:
Managerial Economics
International Business
Corporate Strategy
PLUS FOUR ELECTIVE COURSES
Three specialised elective courses chosen from one
area of specialisation and one other core or general
elective course* OR four specialised elective courses
chosen from one area of specialisation.
* To be chosen from a range of approved elective
courses offered by the IGSB or approved courses in
other postgraduate programs.
Master of International Business
Program overview
The Master of International Business equips you with the skills and expertise to manage a business in
a global environment. The program is designed in consultation with industry and the professions and
contains an industry placement and the opportunity to study overseas, enabling you to apply theory in a
real work situation.
Standard entry requirements
For admission to the Master of International Business, prospective students must satisfy the following
minimum requirements: a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications as
determined by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) guidelines with a competitive
grade point average.
For more information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/
Master of International Business
(DMIB)
What will I study?
FIRST YEAR
Study Period 1
Global Business Environment
Marketing Management
Study Period 3
People, Organisations and Leadership
Accounting for Management M
Study Period 4
Managing Across Cultures
Issues in International Trade
Study Period 6
International Business Management
International Business Strategy
SECOND YEAR
Study Period 1
Doing Business in Asia
OR Elective
Principles of Finance
OR Elective
Study Period 3
International Human Resource Management
OR Elective
Marketing Across Borders M
OR Elective
Join the University’s award-winning MBA program
5 stars from the Graduate Management Association
The University of South Australia recently won a five-star rating
for its MBA program for the fourth year running. The 2012 MBA
rankings, released by the Graduate Management Association of
Australia, nominated eight Australian institutions with a five-star
rating but only the University of South Australia, the University of
Queensland and the Melbourne Business School have held the
quality rating long-term.
Number 1 for customer satisfaction
The Australian Financial Review’s Boss magazine rated our MBA
Australia’s most popular.
Number 2 for value for money
The University of South Australia’s MBA beat all the majors for
getting your money’s worth.
A focus on Asia Pacific
makes this a better
program
‘The University of South Australia is
one of the few universities which offer a
Master of International Business program.
I was living in Korea at the time and
contacted the program director, You-il Lee,
for advice. He made me feel comfortable
as the degree is very much focused on the
Asia Pacific region. This made it a better
program than those offered by other
universities.
I’ve noticed that the academics at the
University are heavily involved in
research. They then use real-life examples
based on their research or experience
within the industry in the classroom, so
you can always relate what you’ve learnt
back to those situations. The academics
are also very approachable and really
willing to help all of the students in the
class, especially the international students.
There are also very few American
students here. I like that because it’s
given me the opportunity to learn more
not just about Australian culture, but also
from students from other cultures within
my classes.
I’m from Fresno, California, which has
about half the population of Adelaide,
so I find Adelaide an ideal place to live.
The cheaper cost of living in Adelaide
is also a factor. It’s a quiet and peaceful
city yet is very multicultural and has
a great nightlife. It is actually known
as the ‘Festival City’ because there’s
always some sort of event on here. The
Adelaide beaches are a great place to
relax and they are only 20 minutes away
from the city centre. There is an amazing
sporting culture too – people in Adelaide
are a lot more active than back in the
States and I’ve really enjoyed going to
the Australian football matches here
which have crowds of up to 50,000 people.
Adelaide is also a great place to be based
to see more of Australia. I’ve been Sydney,
Melbourne and Canberra and have also
been to various regions throughout South
Australia such as Hahndorf, Victor Harbor
and the Barossa Valley.
I live at Glenelg beach in a two bedroom
apartment only a minute’s walk from the
beach. I share with my spouse and we pay
$340 per week. We love living in this part
of Adelaide because it is such a relaxed
area with great shopping, restaurants
and entertainment. Glenelg is really
convenient for us because we don’t need to
buy a car. The tram from Glenelg travels
directly to the city and even stops right
out the front of the University of South
Australia campus.
Because of my management experience,
I’ve been able to substitute some of my
International Business electives with
MBA electives. As such, my program
director has allowed me to participate in a
‘Business in China’ study tour in Shanghai
and Beijing. This includes presentations
from guest speakers, visits to local
business and Government and a focus on
the political and cultural aspects of China.
There are also opportunities for me to
go on exchange and to participate in an
industry placement. I really appreciate
all of these because it will give me a
significant advantage over students from
other universities when I graduate and
look for work here in Australia.’
Jason Yosifov, USA
Master of International Business
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Program overview
The Master of Professional Accounting and Finance provides you with a broad framework of
management skills and knowledge, together with the specialised accounting skills required to perform as
a professional accountant.
This qualification is designed in consultation with industry and the professions and focuses on the
development of analytical, general business management and problem solving skills, together with an
international perspective and understanding of ethical actions within professional contexts. You also
have the option of completing a 1.5 year DMPA Master of Professional Accounting or a 2 year DMPS
Master of Professional Accounting and Specialisation program.
Professional accreditation
The program satisfies the tertiary education requirements for associate level membership of CPA Australia
and to undertake the CA Program with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. This is the
minimum expected level of qualification for accountants in Australia. The University of South Australia,
including pre-cursor institutions, has the longest continuously accredited accounting programs in South
Australia with reviews every 5 years. We look forward to the latest review cycle to occur during 2012.
Standard entry requirements
Applicants are required to have a completed bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognised
English speaking higher education institution or equivalent (with a GPA of 4 or better); a completed
graduate diploma in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
For more information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/
Master of Professional Accounting and Finance
Master of Professional Accounting
and Finance (DMPF)
What will I study?
Financial Accounting Fundamentals M
People, Communication, Management
Corporate Finance
Managerial Economics M
Advanced Accounting M
Analytical Techniques for Accountants
Information and Systems for Competitive
Advantage M
Finance Elective
Management Accounting M
Commercial Law M
Contemporary Issues in Accounting M
Finance Elective
Taxation Law M
OR Elective
Auditing Principles M
OR Elective
Finance Elective
Finance Elective
Program overview
The Master of Marketing teaches the skills and knowledge essential for managerial and other advanced
level careers in marketing. This recognised qualification will help enhance your career opportunities and
increase your earning potential.
You will learn the critical knowledge and advanced practical skills that will enable you to design
ambitious and successful marketing strategies that are tailored to your organisation’s needs. Coupled
with access to cutting-edge research from the University’s Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing
Science, your enhanced expertise will allow you to develop highly thought-out solutions to complex
marketing problems.
You can choose a coursework or research option and have the opportunity to develop skills in another
specialist business discipline, for example human resource management or accounting.
Graduates may apply for membership to the following professional associations:
•TheAustralianMarketingInstitute(AMI)
•TheAustralianMarketandSocialResearchSociety(AMSRS)
•TheMarketingAssociationofAustraliaandNewZealand(MAANZ)
Standard entry requirements
Applicants will have successfully completed, with a competitive grade point average: a bachelor degree
from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR a graduate certificate in a related
discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR the relevant courses in the
Graduate Certificate in Marketing.
For more information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/
Master of Marketing
Master of Marketing (DMMK)
What will I study?
DIVISION CORE
Marketing Management
Global Business Environment
Accounting for Management M
People, Organisations and Leadership
MARKETING CORE
Marketing Information and Analysis
Influencing Consumer Behaviour
Marketing Strategy and Planning
Marketing Elective
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
COMBINATIONS:
Coursework Option
Marketing or Business Electives (4)
OR
Research Option
Research Methods in Business and Management G
Minor Thesis A & B
Marketing or Business Elective
A love of research led to a marketing career
A love of research and the desire to
improve her qualifications led Kate
Newstead (at right) back to the
University of South Australia after
successful undergraduate studies here.
Kate’s Master by Research thesis, Best
Practice Media Scheduling: A real world
application, led to her being awarded the
degree at the end of 2010.
‘I like research’ says Kate, ‘and I wanted
to improve my qualifications. It’s a chance
to really work intensely in an area you’re
passionate about. The University of South
Australia was the default choice for me
– I did all my studies here. Fortunately
it’s one of the best places in the world to
research in the ad/media area because of
the calibre of staff at the Ehrenberg-Bass
Institute and their industry partners.
‘I got a job at the Ehrenberg Bass
Institute while doing my degree and
ended up working on global accounts –
so I had lots of interstate and overseas
travel and lots of networking with top
level marketers and media people.
You have to do a postgraduate degree if
you want to be an executive eventually.
All of the research I did was based
on industry advertising practice –
which involved liaising with agencies,
advertisers, media companies and media
data providers. There was no shortage
of industry collaboration. My research
findings were also sent out to a long list
of marketers and written into corporate
reports for the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute
that are circulated around the world’s top
marketing organisations.
‘I presented my initial results at the
ESOMAR (an international organisation
devoted to market research worldwide)
WM3 conference in Stockholm in
May 2009. I also presented related
research at the Wharton Business
School at University of Pennsylvania
in 2008 at a conference called Empirical
Generalisations in Advertising. I have
also presented to a range of national and
international clients such as General
Mills, Kraft, Meat & Livestock Australia
and M&M Mars.’
Although Kate had a job at the
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing
Science while she prepared for her
degree, an APA (Australian Postgraduate
Awards) Scholarship made it possible for
her to stop work in the final six months of
the degree so that she could focus entirely
on her thesis.
‘I think people’s experiences vary
dramatically depending on what school/
research institute they work in,’ says
Kate. ‘For me I can’t rate the Ehrenberg-
Bass Institute highly enough. And I
also can’t explain how amazing the
opportunities I had while working
there and how valuable the networks I
developed have become to me.’
Kate Newstead,
Australia
Master of Marketing
Communication skills are keys to success
for accountants
Sulei Gu is a graduate of the Master of
Professional Accounting and Finance
at the University of South Australia.
She is now Manager of Risk and Control
Solutions at PriceWaterhouseCoopers
(PwC) in Adelaide. ‘A lot of people have
the misconception that if you work for a
big four firm like PwC as an accountant,
you work behind a desk,’ she says. ‘It is
actually not true. You spend a lot of time
talking to the clients, serving the clients
and talking to your team, so together you
get the job done.’
As a potential employer, Sulei feels that
communication skills are key. ‘During
the interview, whether you can sit down
and have a good conversation with the
interviewer is really important. Your
written communication skills are too –
whether you can write a concise and
correct report. Attitude is also important:
working in a place like PwC, we are
looking for people who are willing to
learn, willing to take on challenges and
willing to go the extra mile when work
asks for that. We are also looking for
a general level of maturity: someone
with experience – not necessary work
experience – just really any experience
that gives them that level of confidence,
that ability to work within a team and to
deal with complex situations. Recently
I interviewed a group of graduates.
This particular guy worked in a cinema,
which is completely not relevant to
accounting, but working in a cinema can
be challenging sometimes. So I asked
him to give me an example of a challenge
situation. Then he said: Last summer, on
a Saturday night, it had been a 35 degree
day and the air conditioning stopped
working. All the customers in the cinema
were really angry, and I was the shift
manager that day. Being 21 years old, how
do you deal with that situation? I basically
went up and explained the situation to
them, and gave everyone a Choc Top. All
the customers were happy because they
got a free ice-cream. I demonstrated that
we were trying to do something to rectify
the problem.’
‘I was impressed by that,’ Sulei continues.
‘It has nothing to do with accounting,
but it shows that he was a quick thinker,
rose to the challenge, and came up with a
solution. That’s the kind of candidate we
are looking for.’
Sulei Gu, Australia
Master of Professional Accounting
and Finance
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Specialisations include:
• Administrative Management
• Integrated Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Procurement
• Tourism and Event Management
Program overview
The Master of Management program has been designed for those aspiring to positions as mid-level
managers, all the way to CEOs. The Master of Management suite of programs offers you a variety of
specialisations tailored to industry and the workplace. In addition to the Master of Management this
degree offers the following specialisations:
Administrative Management
The Administrative Management program has been designed for students looking to redirect their
careers into business and management or those students who are looking to enhance their skills and
knowledge in this field of study. By undertaking this program, you will progress your career in all areas of
business, from administration to business strategy.
Integrated Supply Chain Management
This specialist program has been designed from a strategic management perspective and the knowledge,
skills and expertise developed will encourage exceptional employment opportunities for those students
who have an interest in the service and manufacturing industries. You will explore networks and
processes as well as global and international benchmarks. The program will encourage you to directly
engage with industry.
Strategic Procurement
This accredited program is designed for students from a multidisciplinary background and would
appeal to those who want to enhance their career and earning in strategic procurement. The Strategic
Procurement specialisation has been formally accredited to full membership status (MCIPS) by the
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.
Tourism and Event Management
The Tourism and Event Management specialisations will provide you with a broad based knowledge
of management principles and practices as well as specialised focus on the tourism industry and event
management. These provide a comprehensive qualification designed to meet today’s complex global
management challenges, including latest business trends, sustainable development and innovative
decision-making. You will gain the skills, attitude and knowledge required to work and develop as a
productive and socially responsible manager in the global tourism and event industries in this unique and
cutting-edge program which has been specifically designed from a strategic management perspective.
Standard entry requirements
Entrants to the program shall normally hold, with a competitive grade point average: a successfully
completed bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR a Graduate
Diploma in Management from the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from
another recognised university.
For more information visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/
Master of Management
Master of Management (DMMT)
What will I study?
DIVISION CORE
Global Business Environment
Accounting for Management M
Marketing Management
People, Organisations and Leadership
Plus four courses from the following:
Managing Change
Strategic Concepts
Negotiation and Conflict Management
Managing Business Ethics
Risk Management
Plus four electives
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
SPECIALISATION
Division core plus four courses from the
following:
Impact of Technology
Workplace Learning M
Resource Management
Project Management for Business
Plus four electives
INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SPECIALISATION
Division core plus four courses from the
following:
Supply Chain Management and Competitive
Advantage
Managing Sustainable Value Chains
Integrated Logistics Management G
Operations Management
Plus four electives
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT SPECIALISATION
Division core plus four courses from the
following:
Supply Chain Management and Competitive
Advantage
Project Management for Business
Resource Management
Strategic Procurement
Plus four electives
TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
SPECIALISATION
Division core plus four courses from the
following:
The Principles and Practice of Tourism and
Hospitality
Leisure and Tourism: Predicting Demand
Festivals and Events
Tourism: Impacts and Sustainability
Meetings, Conventions and Exhibition Management
Sport, Tourism and Events
Arts and Cultural Events Management
Festivals and Events
Electives
(Subject to change for 2013)
Executive Partner Program
You can also participate in the Executive Partner Program (EPP) Mentoring Scheme, a
one-to-one mentoring program which is free to eligible students and aims to enrich the academic
programs by providing you industry insights through engagement with senior executives to enable a
fuller understanding of work and industry.
Knowing that a University of South
Australia degree would be highly
regarded back in Singapore, Sherwin
Liew made the easy decision to study
in Adelaide.
‘It took me a while to adjust and to
learn to manage my time effectively
because I made friends here very
quickly and it was hard to find a
healthy balance between my social
life and my study,’ says. ‘Adelaide is a
relaxed place to live and study, and you
are free to be yourself. The city is very
well set up for students and is very
multicultural so I have made many
friends from all over the world.”
Sherwin enjoys the diversity within
the classroom and appreciates the
encouragement provided by the
academic staff.
‘The relationship between the
students and academics is better at the
University of South Australia than in
Singapore because the communication
is more open and a lot of interaction
is really encouraged. It is a very
welcoming environment. There is a real
mix of ages in my classes, ranging from
early 20s to people in their 50s. Many
of the local postgraduate students work
full-time and study part-time, so they
have a lot of experience and it is great
to learn from them.’
Now operating his own local business,
Sherwin is able to directly draw upon
his university experiences when
negotiating with overseas wholesalers
and manufacturers.
‘The good thing about programs at the
University of South Australia is that
they are a hybrid between Eastern
and Western thinking – this has really
helped me with my business. Also, a
lot of the case studies we completed
have given me the knowledge of how
to act and what to do when I am put in
certain situations.’
Sherwin Liew,
Singapore
Master of Management
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The world is an amazing place and if you can help people find their part in
it through studying communication and language skills, education, better
design or psychology you can help build global partnerships.
Here are just a few of the key programs you might use to help improve the
lives of everyone you reach.
The University of South Australia’s Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences works
across a wide variety of fields related to the arts, social sciences and humanities, with a
unique focus on applied research and educating future professionals. Our programs are
enriched by the expertise and connections of our staff, who are ultimately assisting new
generations to find solutions to the educational, social and political challenges of a rapidly
changing world.
We offer the full range of teaching programs, from undergraduate degrees to doctoral
study, covering most education, arts, humanities and social sciences disciplines.
In the following pages we have selected just a few of
our postgraduate programs for you to consider for your
studies at the University of South Australia. Aside from
those programs we also offer more than 80 postgraduate
programs in a range of humanities disciplines, including:
• Specialisations in the postgraduate visual arts degree
that range from ceramics to new media art
• Postgraduate qualifications in journalism, international
studies and communication management
• Education postgraduate degrees that will bring you to
new levels of expertise in teaching
• Psychology, social work and social policy studies
that cover disciplines from human factors and safety
management systems to rehabilitation counselling.
For a full list of postgraduate programs offered see pages
26–37 of this prospectus.
Reasons to study with us:
• The School of Art, Architecture and
Design offers a postgraduate coursework
program at master degree level (Master
of Architecture) for students wanting to
become registered architects recognised by
the Australian Institute of Architects.
• The Graduate Diploma in Public Relations
and Communication has been accredited by
the Public Relations Institute of Australia
(PRIA). Graduates of this degree are
eligible for entry into the Master of Arts
(Communication Management).
• The Master of Education has been designed
for educators working in different sectors,
in different areas of the curriculum, for
those in leadership positions, for curriculum
developers and for those working with
families and communities in early childhood
to adult education.
• The Master of Psychology (Clinical), which
is accredited by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council, has been developed
to provide professional education and
supervised practice in the area of clinical
psychology.
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