Master of Education - Master of Business Administration

Handbook year

Information valid for students commencing in 2023

Course code

117404

Course type

Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)

Professional accreditation status

This course is not accredited and does not lead to teacher registration

Owner

Academy

College

Arts, Society and Education

Business, Law and Governance

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree or

Completion of an AQF level 8 honours degree in any discipline from this or another university; or

Completion of an AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate in a cognate* discipline from this or another university; or

An AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a non cognate discipline with a minimum 4 years experience working in education management, leadership or supervisory position;or

Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Arts, Society and Education as equivalent to the above.

*Cognate disciplines: Business, Management, Human Resource Management, Education, Curriculum studies

Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF Level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy or have successfully completed an AQF level 8 qualification from James Cook University within the previous two years.

Credit points

48 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Education - Master of Business Administration, JCU graduates will be able to:

1. Integrate and apply an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge, including an understanding of recent developments, in the area of Education Management.
2. Investigate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts and theories, at an advanced level, and critically reflect on theory in relation to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
3. Exercise independent ethical judgment and initiative in creatively solving different Education and Management problems.
4. Demonstrate advanced speaking, reading, writing, listening, collaborating and advocacy skills for Educational leadership, by communicating clearly and coherently to specialist and non-specialist audiences through a variety of formats and media.
5. Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts.
6. Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others.
7. Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship.

Learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) for Masters level coursework programs.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Education - Master of Business Administration.

Reasonable adjustments

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Type of major

Optional, Single

Credit points in major

12 credit points

Expected time to complete

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Maximum time to complete

6 years

Maximum leave of absence

2 years

Course progression
requisites

Nil

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Special assessment
requirements

Nil

Professional accreditation
requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for
final subject

Not applicable

Eligibility

Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure

Maximum allowed

24 credit points

Except where a student transfers from one JCU award to another, then credit may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards

Currency

Credit should not be granted for subjects completed more than 10 years prior to enrolment for the award for which credit is being sought.

Expiry

Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree.

Other restrictions

Not applicable

Award title

MASTER OF EDUCATION – MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Approved abbreviation

MEd-MBA

This is a joint degree

Yes

Inclusion of majors on
testamur

Not applicable

Exit with lesser award

Students who exit the course prior to completion and have successfully completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects may be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate of Education or the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.

Course articulation

Not applicable

Special Awards

Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure