master of governance and leadership - james cook university
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Why JCU?
A STUDENT EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
• Access to world-class teachers• Develop skills in state-of-the-art facilities
• Achieve exceptional employment outcomes • Benefit from small class sizes
• Connect with professional networks • Support through scholarships for merit and equity
• Discover great accommodation options
EXPERIENCE A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION
Study in a truly global, fully-connected business environment. JCU students strengthen their skills by studying in one of the world’s most exciting business
hubs at JCU Singapore.
PREPARE FOR SUCCESS
Successfully transition to the workplace. A professional development program starting in the first year of study produces career-ready graduates.
BE READY TODAY, FOR TOMORROW
Benefit from a multidisciplinary approach. JCU students develop a comprehensive understanding and can study subjects from a wide range of
discipline areas.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS
Explore JCU’s range of scholarships, grants and bursaries and discover the right financial assistance to achieve your goals.
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Why JCU?
Master of Governance and Leadership
Benefit from JCU’s strong industry connections with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and the Governance Institute of Australia. Build your specialist expertise in governance and leadership in a rural and regional context to make a difference to communities and policy.
Develop innovative methodologies for the management of complex societal issues facing the Tropics. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with local organisations to plan, execute and communicate the results of a real-world research project.
This flexible and innovative degree can be tailored to suit your needs. You will complete an integrated core program and gain theoretical knowledge in law and institutions, entrepreneurship, policy analysis and management economics.
COURSE DETAILS: Locations: Townsville
Commencing: February, July
Duration: 1.5 years full-time,
Prerequisites: AQF Level 7 bachelor degree with 4 years relevant work experience; or equivalent
Please visit the handbook for a detailed outline of the course structure. Note: Information is for domestic students only
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Depending on your chosen career path, you can complete a thesis, customise your degree by choosing four elective subjects, or select one of three majors.
Majors
Conflict Management and ResolutionDevelop your expertise to become an effective leader in the face of change, uncertainty and conflict. Learn how to constructively manage complex conflict, and work with conflict management systems. Students analyse a diverse range of conflict situations through practical, skills-based learning in subjects such as negotiation, facilitation, cross-cultural conflict resolution, conflict coaching and mediation.
EconomicsBuild your economic analysis toolkit with a focus on environmental and resource economics. Students study core subjects and choose one elective to gain insight into how environmental, resource, and growth decisions impact national and international economic policy.
LeadershipGrow your knowledge and skills to become a mindful global leader of the future. You will complete core subjects that examine strategic decision making and develop your expertise in creating value, managing change, and working within culturally diverse organisations. Choose an elective to complement your chosen career path.
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Career OpportunitiesPosition yourself at the leading edge of change in the sphere of governance with a JCU Master of Governance and Leadership.
This unique degree equips graduates to pursue a career within government agencies, the not-for-profit sector, community, corporate and research organisations.
Graduates perform high-level leadership roles, including managing the rapidly changing e-governance environment such as collective intelligence and social networking technologies.
“The Master of Governance and Leadership provides students with opportunities to build their knowledge and skills across two important areas: governance and leadership. It seeks to develop Business Leaders who understand complex societal issues and have the expertise to address these issues in collaborative, integrated and inclusive ways that creates value for all stakeholders. This program connects students with experts in the classroom and leaders from industry. Through the advantages of small classes and collaboration with peers, and combined with opportunities for immersion into practical, experiential learning, this program prepares graduates to become future mindful business leaders who are focused on improving the public good.”
Associate Professor Josephine PryceCOURSE COORDINATOR
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© James Cook University, Marketing, 2020. This publication is intended as a general guide for domestic students only. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of printing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice. Check for updates at jcu.edu.au
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Apply directly to JCU, either by a form you download, complete and return, or by using the Online Application Portal.
Your application must reach us before the deadline for your course.
Postgraduate coursework applicationsENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate courses will usually require completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree for entry. You’ll need to include certified copies of qualifications and academic records with your application. For some programs, appropriate work experience or equivalent qualifications will be considered.
The entry requirements for each course are included on the Apply now page for the course.
FURTHER INFORMATION
To find out more, call 1800 246 446 or contact the Student Enquiry Centre.
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Contact usTownsville: 07 4781 5255 Cairns: 07 4232 1000 Freecall (within Australia): 1800 246 446Email: [email protected]
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