Exciting new postgrad courses this year
Macquarie University's postgraduate coursework program has expanded in 2007 to include courses that will equip graduates to embark on a new career or broaden their existing skills base.
Master of Teaching (Birth to Five years)
With a grave shortage of qualified teachers in the early childhood sector, the Master of Teaching (Birth to Five years) will enable graduates of other disciplines to obtain an early childhood teaching qualification at postgraduate level. Graduates will be eligible for employment as teachers in prior-to-school settings. For further information contact Sandra Cheeseman sandra.cheeseman@mq.edu.au or Margaret Fegent margaret.fegent@mq.edu.au
Master of Actuarial Practice
The new Master of Actuarial Practice is designed for students who may not have previously studied actuarial studies at undergraduate level. The actuarial qualification is a highly technical financial/insurance qualification. There are a wide variety of career options for graduates including work in the insurance, banking, finance and investment sectors, the public sector, and consulting firms. For further information contact Tim Kyng tim.kyng@mq.edu.au or visit www.acst.mq.edu.au/news/?a=13888
Division of Economic & Financial Studies Postgrad Information Evening
6 PM - 8PM on Wednesday 16 May 2007
AFC City Campus, Level 3, 10 Spring St, Sydney
Master of Laws in Law
This coursework program is designed to meet the needs of law graduates wishing to pursue a higher degree in law. Students are required to complete 32 credit points and a 20,000 word dissertation. With a wide choice of units including a number in international law, the course is suitable for international and domestic candidates.
For further information visit www.law.mq.edu.au or contact Professor Zada Lipman zada.lipman@mq.edu.au
Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship
If you're looking to become an entrepreneur or a member of an early-stage entrepreneurial venture, the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship is for you. For further information contact Macquarie Institute for Innovation Director of Academic Affairs David Gow david.gow@mq.edu.au or visit www.mii.mq.edu.au/
Master of Education in ICT
A new specialisation in the Master of Education will provide postgraduate students with the chance to become skilled in, or enhance their knowledge in, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). For further information contact Professor John Hedberg john.hedberg@mq.edu.au
Postgraduate Certificate in International Communication
The Postgraduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to undertake three units that can be credited toward the Masters in International Communication. The program looks at intercultural communication, communication and development and other issues in international communication. For further information contact Professor Naren Chitty naren.chitty@mq.edu.au
Master of Development Studies and Culture Change
Students undertaking the new masters program will come to understand the importance of considering cultural issues when embarking on development programs. For further information contact Richie Howitt rhowitt@els.mq.edu.au or Chris Lyttleton chris.lyttleton@mq.edu.au
Master of Banking and Financial Regulation
Non-law graduates from any discipline have the opportunity to examine the areas of banking, insurance and finance law and regulation through the new Master of Banking and Financial Regulation. No prior legal training is required. For further information contact Professor Peter Gillies peter.gillies@mq.edu.au
Master of Wildlife Conservation
Students who successfully complete the Master of Wildlife Conservation will have the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife or conservation at management level and/or in research. For further information contact Associate Professor Rob Harcourt rharcour@gse.mq.edu.au
For further information on the entire list of postgraduate coursework programs available at Macquarie University visit www.postgradandbeyond.mq.edu.au/Coursework/Courses.htm