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Master of Strategic Foresight

Course Code: CMSF640 CRICOS Code: 075582G

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
18 Month/s	Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)	A$22,000 (annual for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

This suite of programs provides a sound foundation for the successful practice of strategic foresight in many fields. This program also provides the necessary grounding in futures studies and foresight work as well as a range of applied implementation options.

Course Description:

This program will replace Master of Management (Strategic Foresight) from Semester 1, 2012.

The Master of Strategic Foresight will provide a sound theoretical and practical foundation for the successful practice of strategic foresight in many fields. The master program will primarily appeal to those people who are already high achievers part-way through a career path and who wish to develop proactive approaches to their work, or perhaps to change direction. To these ends, the program provides the necessary grounding in futures studies and foresight work as well as a range of applied implementation options.

(International students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)

Aims & Objectives:

At the completion of the program, it is expected that students will be able to:

Evaluate problems and uncover assumptions using theories and information from a range of disciplines as well as from personal experience
Integrate learning across disciplines, over time and between academic, employment and personal spheres
Research independently and explore with others those business or societal challenges and opportunities than have either not emerged onto current agendas or which are ‘unsolved’ because of the limitation of current understanding
Generate creative solutions to issues arising from the processes involved in the application of strategic foresight methodologies.
Inform and persuade others through presentations, processes or writing that is tailored to the situation and to stakeholder requirements
Write clearly and concisely to a professional standard
Use reflective practice to learn how to reason morally and ethically about the management of ‘wicked problems’ that could require the trade-off of the rights and responsibilities of a range of stakeholders in the future

Course Structure:

The Master of Strategic Foresight incorporates the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (CMMS440) (entry award) and the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Foresight (CMSF540) (exit award only).

To qualify for the award of Master of Strategic Foresight, students must complete six units, including two double units (100 credit points) in addition to the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (or equivalent). The masters program structure includes:

Two core units of study (25 credit points each), and
Four elective units of study (12.5 credit points each)

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Strategic Foresight, students must complete two double units of study (50 credit points) from the masters program in addition to the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (or equivalent). Students cannot enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Foresight; this program is an exit award only.

Students must commence the core units of study before undertaking any other unit/s. Students may then choose to undertake the remaining units in any order.

Units normally carry 12.5 credit points, while double units carry 25 credit points. In each year, eight units or equivalent normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four units or equivalent normally constitute a part-time load* of 50 credit points.

*International students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.

Units of Study:

Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (entry award)

HBG701 Integrated Management (25 credit points)

HBG702 Businesss in Practice (25 credit points)

Exit with the graduate certificate or progress to the Master of Strategic Foresight.

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Foresight (exit award only)
HBF720 Foresight Knowledge & Methods 1 (25 credit points)

HBF721 Foresight Knowledge & Methods 2 (25 credit points)

Exit with the graduate diploma or progress to the Master of Strategic Foresight.

Master of Strategic Foresight

Students choose four units from the following list (each unit 12.5 credit points):

HBF630 Sustainability, Risk and Corporate Responsibility
HBF631 Integral Thinking and Complexity

HBF632 Foresight Leadership

HBF633 21st Century Challenges

HBF634 Foresight and Design

Honours:

n/a

Education Abroad:

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help you gain international experience while studying your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Graduates are well placed for a successful career in foresight and strategy in a range of organisations, including government policy areas and niche consulting firms with a focus on strategy and sustainability. Those who master knowledge and skills in this innovative field will be well placed to become leaders in a wide range of fields.

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 of advanced professional standing.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Academic Requirements:

The normal admissions requirement for the Master of Management (Strategic Foresight) suite of programs is an undergraduate degree and appropriate advanced work experience. Candidates who do not hold a degree but have significant work experience will usually be enrolled in the graduate certificate (Stage 1).

Applicants at the Master of Management (Strategic Foresight) level should comply with one of the following:

successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Management (Strategic Foresight) with satisfactory grades
completion of a relevant degree or diploma

A limited number of applicants not meeting the criteria above may be admitted after interview on the basis of considerable relevant experience and level of responsibility.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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