Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Online: February, May, September
- Townsville: February, May, September
Fees
$29,600.00^
^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Duration
1.5 years full-time
or part-time equivalent
Entry Requirements
AQF Level 7 bachelor degree with 4 years relevant work experience; or equivalent
Course Code
117704
Course detail
Enhance your career prospects by learning how leadership principles and governance frameworks can influence individuals, impact communities and direct change. In this Master of Governance and Leadership degree, you will study methodologies for the management of complex social issues, legal institutions and operations in the Australian context, and how leadership techniques and ethics can be applied in diverse settings.
JCU’s Master of Governance and Leadership is designed to empower you to pursue professional development in the areas of management and leadership. You will develop an in-depth understanding of leadership in casual, professional and organisational contexts. Study how governance operates on social, political and national levels and develop a micro and macro view of leadership principles and methods at work.
This governance and leadership degree has eight core subjects that cover key topics such as leading organisational change, conflict analysis, sustainable economics, policy analysis and management, and state governance. In addition to these core subjects, you tailor the degree to support your career goals by choosing one of three options: a small-scale research project; pursuing one of three available majors (listed below); or customising your coursework, an option that must be approved by your course coordinator.
If you choose to undertake a research project, you will plan and conduct independent research on a topic relevant to your field of experience or a field that you want to pursue. You will create a proposal, critical literature review, ethics and methodology outline, and summary of foundational data before conducting the research project. You will be supported by expert lecturers who will give you guidance and advice relevant to your field of research.
Upon completion of the Master of Governance and Leadership, you’ll be ready to take on leadership and management roles across industries. You’ll have strong skills in applying governance and leadership concepts and strategies to real-world settings and issues. Become a leader with the ability to generate and explore creative solutions, work collaboratively and empathetically, navigate challenges, and establish new frameworks of achieving success.
View the handbook for a detailed overview of subjects.
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 review the inherent requirements for the Master of Governance and Leadership.
Majors
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:
Leadership
Grow 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.
Conflict Management and Resolution
Develop 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.
Economics
Build 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.
The Handbook provides detail about the subjects you can study within each major.
Position yourself to lead change in the sphere of governance with a JCU Master of Governance and Leadership.
This unique degree equips graduates to pursue a career within corporate government agencies, the not-for-profit sector, community and research organisations.
Graduates perform high-level leadership roles, managing the rapidly changing e-governance environment such as collective intelligence and social networking technologies.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2023 |
Course code | 117704 |
Course type | Master Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Owner | Academy |
College | Business, Law and Governance |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree with 4 years relevant employment/work experience* or: Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean of the College of Business, Law and Governance, as equivalent to above. * Employment/work experience: Applicants must have a minimum four (4) years full-time employment/work experience in management, governance or leadership roles. |
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. |
Post admission | A computer (with webcam) and internet access is required |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Governance and Leadership, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
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 Governance and Leadership. |
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. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
LB5525:03 Conflict Analysis
LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
LB5244:03 Legal Institutions and Governance
LB5241:03 Leadership Futures
PL5002:03 Policy Analysis and Management
LB5243:03 State Society and Governance
LB5235:03 Applied Research Project
PLUS
Select one of the following options:
OPTION 1 (Research)
RM8101:06 Research Planning in Tropical Environments and Societies
RM8102:06 Research Project in Tropical Environments and Societies
or
OPTION 2 (Major)
Select a Major from Table A
or
OPTION 3 (Customised)
Select 12 credit points of Level 5 subjects in consultation with and subject to approval by the course co-ordinator
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Optional, single |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Townsville External | ||
JCU Townsville External | ||
JCU Townsville External |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Townsville | Not all subjects available internally. Students will need to take some subjects offered only in external mode |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Not Applicable |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination/assessment in that subject. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. Credit may be granted for the following:
or
* Cognate disciplines: may include specific disciplines such as business, commerce, law and conflict management but may also include any degree where the content is considered relevant to this course. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points except where a student transfers from one JCU award to another, then credit may be granted for any subjects, where there is subject equivalence between the awards |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 14 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP |
Approved abbreviation | MGovLead |
Inclusion of majors on | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who successfully complete this course including the research subjects RM8101 and RM8102 (and who produce outputs graded at the equivalent of Distinction or better for these subjects) may be eligible to apply for entry to a PhD, and may be granted credit for all subjects completed under this course providing they have met relevant University standards for entry and met credit guidelines. |
Special Awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD29,600.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
Real stories
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Lecturer
Associate Professor Josephine Pryce
Course Coordinator
This program connects students with experts in the classroom and leaders from industry. Through small classes, collaboration with peers, and opportunities for immersion in practical, experiential learning, this program prepares students to become mindful business leaders who are focused on improving the public good