Master of Strategic Organisational Development
Why study the Master of Strategic Organisational Development at UNE?
The Master of Strategic Organisational Development is specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals who are either currently practising or wish to practise in the field of organisational development and / or human resource management.
Learn to become:
A leader in organisational and individual change and learning. Understand what it takes to lead organisations to enact their strategic missions and to manage their human resources needs in complex and changing business environments.
A strategic intervention specialist. Make decisions and implement solutions involving human resources and organisational structures through cutting edge analysis and diagnosis.
An effective change agent capable of building and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders to successfully manage change.
A critical thinker around ethical issues involved in organisational development and change.
This program will develop a set of core competencies which will bring together human resource and organisational development themes and develop your understanding of strategic management issues. In addition students can undertake electives in specialist subjects. They must also apply their core and specialist competencies through the completion of a research project.
Career Opportunities
This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals who are either currently practising or wish to practise in the field of organisational development and / or human resource management.
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DURATION
Up to 18 Trimesters Part-timeFEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to Graduate School of Business
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | ||||||||||||
| Benefits | The distance education model run by the Graduate School of Business encourages students to apply learning immediately. An option to complete a three unit dissertation can enable strong candidates to move on to PhD studies. |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Optional weekend schools are available for some units. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. A candidate shall: (a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; or (b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management or the Graduate Certificate in Management, provided units studied are relevant, at this University with a minimum Credit grade average, normally in the first four units completed towards the Graduate Certificate. 2. In addition, applicants for admission to candidature must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director. |
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| Additional Requirements | Applicants will need to supply: * A personal statement explaining answers on the following: Your most significant experiences or achievements to date. Your long-term objectives and your expectations of this degree in fulfilling these objectives. Where you see yourself five years from now. Any other information you consider relevant to your admission. * 2 Referee Reports from 2 independent referees (friends and family members are not acceptable).The relevant form can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/gsb/dforms/applicant-referee-report.pdf * Certified Copies of academic transcripts * Certified Copies of evidence of identification * A copy of your CV or resume showing at least three years work experience * Evidence of English Language Proficiency if applicable |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree. The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is up to 50% of a program. |
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| Fast Track | The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods each year. |
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| Academic Colours |
String (BCC 127) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. A candidate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at this or another university or tertiary institution; or
(b) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management or the Graduate Certificate in Management, provided units studies are relevant, at this University with a minimum Credit grade average, normally in the first four units completed towards the Graduate Certificate.
2. In addition, applicants for admission to candidature must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director.
Advanced Standing
The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is up to 50 percent of a program.
Up to 24 credit points can be granted for units completed towards the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management or the Graduate Certificate in Management, provided units studied are relevant, at this University and, if the candidate does not have a first degree, provided a minimum grade average is achieved in these units.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be up to 18 trimesters as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass GSB units to the value of at least 72 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 42 cps |
| Listed Units | 30 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Strategic Organisational Development at the level of Pass.
Articulated Award
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management on completion of GSB739, GSB753 and two Listed Units from the course and continue with the Master of Strategic Organisational Development subject to completing within their period of candidature.
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Management on completion of 24 credit points on approval from the Program Director and continue with the Master of Strategic Organisational Development subject to completing within their period of candidature.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management on completion of GSB739, GSB753 and two Listed Units from that course.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Management on completion of 24 credit points on approval from the Program Director.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Master of Strategic Organisational Development must apply for re-admission and will be subject to current course requirements of the Master of Strategic Organisational Development.
Dissertation
1. A candidate may enrol, with permission of the Director, in BEPP791 and submit a dissertation embodying an original investigation of a topic within an approved field of study.
2. Upon approval of an application, the school shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University (of the rank of Academic Level B or higher). The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature.
3. BEPP791A will comprise a dissertation of up to 7000 words, excluding appendices, and will be a small-scale research project, pilot study, case study or report, completed in no more than one teach period.
BEPP791B will comprise a dissertation of up to 15000 words, excluding appendices, and will be an independent investigation of a research problem and preparation of a research report that includes a detailed review of relevant literature within an any areas of business, economics or public policy. The report will identify appropriate data sources and include a preliminary analysis of data gathered. Except with the permission of the school, a candidate shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation in not more than three consecutive trimesters.
Submission of Dissertation
1. The candidate shall:
(a) not present as a dissertation any work that has been submitted for the award of a degree or diploma at this University or another institution, but the candidate will not be precluded from incorporating such work in the dissertation provided that, in presenting the dissertation, the part of the work that has been so incorporated is indicated;
(b) state generally in a preface to the dissertation and elsewhere in the dissertation, the source of information and the extent to which the candidate has availed himself or herself of the work of others (candidates are referred to The University Policy on Plagiarism and Improper Conduct);
(c) incorporate in the dissertation immediately following the title page an abstract of approximately 300 words.
2. Dissertations are due in the last week of the teaching period. Candidates must submit an electronic copy of the dissertation for examination. An electronic version of the dissertation, incorporating any changes suggested following examination, must also be submitted prior to a grade being awarded for the dissertation. The copies must be submitted to: The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, School of Business, Economics and Public Policy. The supervisor's name should normally be included in the acknowledgements section of the dissertation.
Examination of Dissertation
BEPP791A - The disseration is examined by the supervisor.
BEPP791B - The dissertation is examined by two examiners - one of these examiners is normally the supervisor. Another examiner is to be recommended by the supervisor.
The supervisor must submit the name and contact details of the recommended examiner to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations at least two weeks prior to submission of the dissertation for examination. A short statement should accompany the recommendation when an examiner is external indicating the qualifications of the recommended examiner and the reason why the recommended examiner is deemed appropriate to examine the dissertation.
The supervisor may consult with the candidate prior to the submission of the dissertation regarding a potential examiner, but the name of the examiner finally recommended by the supervisor to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations should not be made available to the candidate.
The supervisor must provide a statement to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations indicating that the dissertation is suitable for examination.
Examiners are normally expected to complete and return their report within FOUR (4) weeks of the dissertation being delivered. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will advise the supervisors of the outcome of the examination, along with a summary of examiners' reports as appropriate, indicating any amendments to be considered. Students need to consult with the supervisor and undertake any minor amendments to the satisfaction of the supervisor.
The supervisor is to send a note to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, that any amendments suggested by the examiners have been addressed to his or her satisfaction and that the result may be finalised. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will finalise the result and make a summary recommendation to the School Teaching and Learning Committee regarding:
(a) the grade to be awarded for the dissertation (Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction);
(b) the percentage to be awarded for the dissertation;
(c) if amendments to the dissertation were made before the grade was finalised;
(d) whether the candidate should be allowed to revise and resubmit the dissertation for re-examination (a maximum grade of Pass and score of 50% shall be given for any re-submitted dissertation).
The School Teaching and Learning Committee shall make the final determination as to the outcome of the examination, based on the recommendation from the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.