Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Graduate Certificate of Management (Strategic Foresight) is the first stage of the Master of Management (Strategic Foresight). It aims to provide an entry level for people seeking careers and qualifications in strategic foresight and to establish the disciplinary environment of futures-related enquiry within its global context. It may also serve to broaden the skills of advanced practitioners in a range of disciplines. The graduate certificate year is intended to provide a solid grounding in foundational areas that support the foresight discipline.
Aims & Objectives:
The main learning outcomes for students in the graduate certificate year are: an orientation and introduction to futures studies and foresight an introduction to a range of foresight methodologies an understanding and appreciation of the nature of foresight work and its implementation an exploration of the global context in which foresight work takes place
Course Structure:
The Graduate Certificate of Management in Strategic Foresight consists of four units of study, each worth 12.5 credit points. This represents two semesters of part-time study or one semester of full-time study. Units of study are taught over six full-day workshop sessions in block mode consisting of two blocks over three days. On successful completion of the graduate certificate, students may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Management (Strategic Foresight) and Master of Management (Strategic Foresight). International student visa holders can only be offered the full-time program.
Units of Study:
Stage 1 - Graduate Certificate Completion of any four of the following units of study: HBF540 The Knowledge Base of Future Studies HBF541 Foresight Methods 1 HBF542 Foresight in Organisations HBF543 Dimensions of Global Change HBF544 Foresight Methods 2 HBF545 Worldviews and Strategy for the 21st Century HBF546 Integral Perspectives HBF547 Systems Thinking and Design
Career Opportunities:
Employment in foresight and strategy within a range of organisations.
Professional recognition:
Graduates will be eligible for membership of the World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF). The federation may also grant the status of Fellow to practitioners with advanced professional standing.
Entry Requirements:
A degree from a recognised tertiary institution, or approved equivalent, and appropriate advanced work experience. Applicants who do not hold an appropriate degree but who have significant relevant work experience may initially be admitted to graduate certificate level. Such students would need to demonstrate capability to progress to the graduate diploma level and beyond.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. All applications for unit exemptions should be submitted on the appropriate form at the time of enrolment.
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $2100 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Applications for mid-year entry will be accepted until Friday 17 July 2009. Applications submission details can be found on the application form and can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply
Information Sessions:
Postgrad City Session Question Everything in the one spot Wednesday 1 July 2009 6.00pm - 8.30pm Melbourne CBD Attend the Swinburne Postgraduate Q&A night in the city to find out more about Mid-year entry for postgrad programs. Register online now www.swinburne.edu.au/citysession
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/agse
