Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice, University of South Australia (UniSA). 2013 information for International students

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International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LCPP

Fees
AUD$ 12,000 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
061230C

Entry requirements
- A completed Bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR
- Successful completion of at least 72 units of an undergraduate degree at the University of South Australia in which the student is currently enrolled.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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This program is under review and will not be having an intake in 2013.

Aim

This program aims to provide various opportunities for students to enhance the skills they have developed to prepare them for professional practice in their chosen field.

Content & Structure

Students are required to complete 18 units of study to complete the Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. A list of courses is provided from which students can make course selections. There is no core course requirement for this program. Students may, simultaneously, count up to two of these courses towards the Broadening Undergraduate Education requirements of any program at the University of South Australia, subject to the approval of their program director. Students who have completed courses from this list (or equivalent) in previous studies may claim credit for up to two courses in the program.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
Electives			Note(s): 1
Small Business Accounting	ACCT 2011	4.5
Project Management for Business	BUSS 5139	4.5
Resource Management	BUSS 5335	4.5
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5
Community Service Learning Project 1	EDUC 4186	4.5
Community Service Learning Project 2	EDUC 4187	4.5
Community Service Learning Project	EDUC 4188	9
Learning in the Workplace 1	EDUC 4190	4.5
Learning in the Workplace 2	EDUC 4191	4.5
Learning in the Workplace Project	EDUC 4192	9
Research Internship	COMP 4033	4.5
Negotiation and Conflict Management	BUSS 5355	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Project Management for Business	BUSS 5139	4.5
Small Business Accounting	ACCT 2011	4.5
Resource Management	BUSS 5335	4.5
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5
Negotiation and Conflict Management	BUSS 5355	4.5
Community Service Learning Project 1	EDUC 4186	4.5
Community Service Learning Project 2	EDUC 4187	4.5
Community Service Learning Project	EDUC 4188	9
Learning in the Workplace 1	EDUC 4190	4.5
Learning in the Workplace 2	EDUC 4191	4.5
Learning in the Workplace Project	EDUC 4192	9
Research Internship	COMP 4033	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students must complete electives to a total of 18 units selected from the following list of courses. Unless otherwise specified courses are 4.5 units in value.

2. Students considering enrolling in courses relating to learning in the workplace, service learning and the research internship need to discuss their enrolment and their placement with the appropriate course co-ordinators before completing their enrolment. Quotas may be placed on these courses subject to the availability of placement opportunities.

3. Students can obtain credit for up to two 4.5 unit courses by completing and passing approved industry certification or training courses. The following have been approved. 1) Cisco - CCNA and CCNP 2) Oracle - Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Certified Professional 3) Microsoft -MCSE, MCSD 4) Sun - Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Developer, Sun Mobile Application Developer 5) Cúram Certified Developer

4. Credit can be given for other industry certification or training courses with the joint approval of the Program Director and the Dean: Teaching and Learning of the Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment.