• Arts
• Business Management
• Clinical Sciences
• Commerce & Management
• Contemporary Music
• Environmental Science and Management
• Exercise Science and Sport Management
• Indigenous Studies
• Information Technology
• Law and Justice
• Media
• Multimedia
• Natural and Complementary Medicine
• Nursing and Health Care Practices
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Teaching and Education
• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Visual Arts

Arts

Committed to producing graduates with skills and knowledge relating to: critical and creative thinking; independence of mind; understanding of social, cultural and historical systems and practices; practical skills in language, and highly developed research skills.

Business Management

The Graduate College of Management offers quality programs with high academic standards, a practical focus, relevant content and excellent support, to meet the challenges faced by today's managers. The college administers postgraduate programs in business administration, international business, management and marketing, and research degrees in business and management areas at masters and doctoral levels These programs are relevant to business areas such as knowledge management, leadership, action learning, innovation and technology and research. The programs provide a wide range of specialisation areas including human resources, finance, marketing, international business, entrepreneurship, sports management, health management, and information systems management. The College provides a dynamic learning environment.

Clinical Sciences

The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences is a medical and clinical science degree that prepares students for a variety careers in the health sector. The course is also ideal as a first degree for those who wish to continue their health education with a postgraduate qualification in a professional field such as medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or osteopathy. Graduates will develop a strong background in biomedical science and health with a clinical focus, acquiring the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of health related employment situations.

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Commerce and Management

A range of programs are offered with contemporary relevance in the disciplines of Accounting, Business Law, E-Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Media, Politics and Retail. Students can undertake single or double majors and double degrees are offered in the areas of Accounting/Information Technology, Business/Arts and Business/Law. Other degrees available included Bachelor of Business (Honours), Master of Professional Accounting and Master of Supply Chain Management.

Contemporary Music

Offers major studies in composition, music production, performance in the areas of bass guitar, drums, guitar, keyboards, saxophone, trombone, trumpet and voice.

Environmental Science and Management

Offers environmental science degrees in coastal management, environmental resource management, fisheries and aquaculture management, marine science and management, and sustainable forestry. A complete education for future natural resource managers.

Exercise Science and Sport Management

For those wishing to seek employment in such areas as the sport, health and exercise industry, sport management and sport administration, exercise rehabilitation and sport science.

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Indigenous Studies

Guided by Elders and community representatives through the Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Aims to communicate and generate understanding of Indigenous world views by exploring past and contemporary relationships between cultural diversity and identity, people and place, species and environments. Grounded on the principles of respect, responsibility and accountability a range of course options offer Indigenous and non-Indigenous students the opportunity to pursue interests in spirituality, healing, cultural expression, politics, law, personal and community empowerment.

Information Technology

This course is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society and equips students with a high level of skill required to enter the Information Technology (IT) industry. Includes programming, systems analysis and design, database development, networking and communications theory, computer security, and the management of technology. Opportunity exists to study some of the contemporary issues confronting the IT industry, including cyber law, employer obligations, employee rights, impacts on society and future directions of the industry.

Law and Justice

To produce gender and culturally aware graduates who are able to examine legal and non-legal issues logically and critically; have substantive knowledge of a wide body of case and statute law are able to express themselves clearly and concisely and argue logically and objectively; and have high levels of practical legal skills.

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Media

Offers journalism, screen, multimedia, sound and media theory studies. Students are encouraged to develop professional research and production skills, innovative creative processes, ethical, legal and cultural competencies and the capability for critical analysis.

The program is designed for people seeking work in information, communication and media fields as well as other professionals seeking to boost their media knowledge and production skills. Students can work on a variety of exciting local industry-linked and self-initiated publishing projects.

Multimedia

Graduates will have a sound understanding of the theoretical bases of multimedia and practical skills in the design and development of multimedia applications. They will be strategically placed to contribute to the development of an exciting new generation of interactive Web and CD-based multimedia materials as well as projects involving the dissemination of information in education, government departments, and the multimedia service industry. Another major focus area is the design and development of digital media resources, which are in high demand in the entertainment industry, and the expanding digital multimedia products that mix information and entertainment.

Natural and Complementary Medicine

A range of exciting postgraduate programs and cutting-edge research activities are offered. The first university based Bachelor of Naturopathy degree introduced to Australia in 1995. The Bachelor of Natural Therapies degree is an upgrade programme for practitioners, aimed at raising the qualifications of the professions. Community education courses, innovative research and professional outpatient clinics are offered.

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Nursing and Health Care Practices

There are a range of courses for those wishing to be employed or who are already employed in the areas of nursing and health related disciplines.

Psychology

The scientific study of human behaviour and experience, including cognitive processes and emotion. A diverse discipline, with a focus ranging from the study of individuals through to the behaviour of people in social contexts and communities. Courses are designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Psychological Society, and registration requirements of the NSW Registration Board. A key feature of the program is a strong focus on research methods and the application of psychological theories and knowledge to problem-solving.

Social Sciences

Focused on professional learning in a variety of educational, private industry, public sector and other workplace or community settings, including public, private and community-based organisations. Offering a diverse range of multidisciplinary programs in the fields of training and organisational development, leadership, human resource management and development, human relations and communications, sociology, politics and policy studies, human services, community development, counselling and social welfare.

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Teaching and Education

Focuses on teacher education and development. Offers a wide range of programmes intended for entrants to the profession, professionals seeking to upgrade their skills and qualifications, and professionals seeking to advance knowledge in the field of Education. Research strengths in the areas of sociology of education, mathematics education, special education and science education. Graduates over recent years from the teacher education programmes have had little difficulty obtaining employment.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is internationally recognised for its excellence in tourism and hospitality education and research. Also delivers hotel education courses in Sydney at the Hotel School in partnership with the Hotel Inter-Continental and through agreements with partners in Perth, Singapore and Thailand.

Visual Arts

Offers a studio based program of study with specialisation in painting, print making, ceramics and sculpture, supported by traditional and new media studies.

Updated: 02 July 2007