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Study postgraduate online with University of New England through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

The course has been designed to meet the needs of all involved in the area of web-based teaching and learning, including teachers, education officers and training and development personnel, across all professions. The course content and experiences are developed within the context of each individual&#39;s specific needs and circumstances, providing advanced knowledge and skills in digital and web-based teaching and learning. This course is delivered fully online and involves a range of individual and collaborative learning activities. Assessment includes opportunities to tailor requirements to individual needs.Note: Full time study is only available to candidates who commence in Trimester 1.

Evaluate and apply theories of teaching to understand the ethical, legal and social issues of e-learning. Explore strategies that use e-learning tools to address the needs of virtual learners. Suited to trainers, consultants and educators

Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning

This graduate certificate is for leaders who are looking to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective cyber management in any organisation. This program is designed and delivered by Ducere Global Business School in partnership with University of New England. This is not a technical qualification. This course is designed to provide the leader with sufficient knowledge of the different programming languages, systems and infrastructures combined with both local and globally recognised strategies to successfully liaise with various technical experts and stakeholders to make informed management decisions. This course clearly identifies the various data risks to, and the responsibilities of, every organisation with an online presence. Students will focus explicitly on culture, values and dispositions in order to affect change within organisations in regards to best cyber security practice. As no two organisations are the same, each will require unique, multi-faceted and creative solutions reached through careful planning of self and others.<ul><li>No exams. </li><li>Benefit from the opportunity to fast-track your studies and graduate in 4 months, while you work.</li><li>Ease into study with 7 week blocks, or fast-track your studies in 5 week blocks.</li><li>Over 44% of Ducere students received a salary increase or promotion before graduating</li><li>This course is developed in partnership with industry experts and modern thought leaders who, together with our Global Leaders Faculty (GLF), provide genuine insights from over 250 of the world&#39;s greatest individuals, from prime ministers, Nobel Prize winners, entrepreneurs, scientists, academics and CEOs.</li><li>Information is delivered fully online over each trimester through a bespoke learning management system supplemented by various rich media and modern case studies.</li></ul>

Secure your future as a data leader. Gain insights from a global faculty of 250+ world leaders. Explore risk analysis, threat management and cyber governance. Develop practical tools to shape a positive data security culture in organisations.

Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a course that will service the needs of students requiring four or fewer units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies. It can serve as an entry and exit point for the Master of Professional Accounting. The course comprises four units (that is 24 credit points) and is usually used to supplement existing studies in accounting to satisfy the entry requirements of the professional accounting organisations. Subjects are drawn from the Master of Professional Accounting and may cover introductory as well as advanced units in accounting, finance, systems, law, auditing, economics and business statistics.

If you've previously studied accounting and need just four more units to apply for accreditation, this could be the course for you. Cover areas such as finance systems, law, auditing, economics and business statistics. Choose to continue studying for your Masters. 

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice is one-of-a-kind degree that gives you the support of a concierge team of experts – helping you design and complete a course to fit your goals.  
Unlike other courses, you don’t need to know where you’d like to take your career before you start studying. 
Throughout this degree, you’ll benefit from a personal concierge service who will help you realise the direction you’d like to take in life. During this process, your team will help you consider your past experiences in both life and work to decide on the next step for your career. 
Once your dedicated team has helped you envision your future, they’ll give you the tools to achieve your new-found goals by creating a unique study plan. 
Your plan will draw upon your existing experience and the future needs of your career through the course-long core subject, &#39;Developing Your Professional Practice&#39;. 
For the remainder of your course structure, you’ll have the freedom to mix and match subjects from different areas of interest, or stay within one discipline, creating a course that is uniquely ‘you’. 
Are you an accounting professional looking to improve presentation skills? You may choose to study a subject in theatre alongside a subject in business. The choice is yours.
Designed for online learning, the Graduate Certificate of Professional Practice is a degree that prioritises how you learn, as well as what you learn – allowing you to build and experience a course unlike any other

Benefit from a personal concierge service throughout your degree. Your dedicated team will work with you to refine your goals and create a unique course structure. Draw on areas of passion and experience to achieve your goals.

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

The Master of Professional Accounting is the best way  for graduates of undergraduate degrees in non-accounting disciplines to gain entry to the professional accounting bodies. The course is open to graduates but non graduates may enter following successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting. The course covers introductory as well as advanced units in financial and management accounting, finance, tax and company law and auditing. On successful completion, graduates can apply for Associate Membership of the Professional Accounting Bodies. The course is accredited by the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. It meets the entry requirements of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Invest in yourself and become a globally in-demand accountant. Gain your MPA and graduate work ready and eligible for industry memberships including CPA Australia. If you’re a non-accounting graduate looking to enter the business world, start here!

Master of Professional Accounting

This program is designed and delivered by Ducere Global Business School in partnership with University of New England. With a focus on data and cyber management, our MBA will provide the leaders of tomorrow with an understanding of core business concepts and a diverse set of industry-focused skills through the application of holistic, real-world analysis and an exploration of current business theories. Students can expect to graduate with a portfolio of work that addresses some of the most pragmatic realities within the challenging and rapidly changing online business landscape. This is not a technical qualification. This course is designed to provide the leader with sufficient knowledge of the different programming languages, systems and infrastructures combined with both local and globally recognised strategies to successfully liaise with various technical experts and stakeholders to make informed management decisions. This course clearly identifies the various data risks to, and the responsibilities of, every organisation with an online presence. Students will focus explicitly on culture, values and dispositions in order to affect change within organisations in regards to best cyber security practice. As no two organisations are the same, each will require unique, multi-faceted and creative solutions reached through careful planning of self and others.<ul><li>No exams.</li><li>Ease into study with 7 week blocks, or benefit from the opportunity to fast-track your studies in 5 week blocks, while you work.</li><li>Over 44% of Ducere students received a salary increase or promotion before graduating.</li><li>This course is developed in partnership with industry experts and modern thought leaders who, together with our Global Leaders Faculty (GLF), provide genuine insights from over 250 of the world&#39;s greatest individuals, from prime ministers, Nobel Prize winners, entrepreneurs, scientists, academics and CEOs.</li><li>Information is delivered fully online over each trimester through a bespoke learning management system supplemented by various rich media and modern case studies.</li></ul>

Become the leader that steers organisations safely through cyber threats. Secure valuable data according to best cyber security practice. Navigate change. Develop practical tools to shape a positive data security culture in organisations.

Master of Business Administration (Data and Cyber Management)

Introduction to Legal Studies

English Language in Use

Introductory Physics

Fundamentals in Forensic Science

French Language 1A

Issues in Human Nutrition

Our Blue Planet

Fundamentals of Creative Music Practice

Strategic Project Management for Sport and Events

Primary Mathematics 1: Numeracy

Harnessing innovative digital technologies gives educators the power to create inspiring and challenging learning environments in education, training and workplace settings. Studying this subject will bolster your understanding of cutting-edge technologies such as mobile learning, cloud computing, wearable technology, virtual worlds, augmented reality, and gamification. You will explore practical strategies for using innovative digital technologies to improve students&#39; motivation, engagement and retention of learning. Not only will you build skills in this fast-paced area, you will also gain hands-on experience using innovative technologies in your own learning. At UNE, we are industry leaders in providing online education that incorporates highly effective digital tools.

Discover innovations in eLearning technology and pedagogy. Take an in-depth look at mobile learning, cloud computing, wearable technology, 3d printers, and the student pedagogy of teaching in virtual worlds, augmented reality and gamification.

Emerging Trends in Pedagogy and Practice

Digital technologies have become an integral part of teaching, training, management and administration in school based environments. This subject is designed for in-service or pre-service teachers, school ICT coordinators, and educational leaders who have some background in applying digital technologies in education and wish to increase their knowledge and skills to become effective leaders and facilitators in digital learning. Studying this subject, you will explore strategies for implementing and managing digital technologies in school-based environments, as well as issues that may arise. You will build the skills to analyse a range of digital technologies for teaching, training, management or administrative purposes, and hone your leadership skills to advise colleagues on applying and managing digital technologies.

For educators, ICT coordinators and administrators familiar with ICT, to increase your knowledge and skills. Learn how to prepare a plan for managing then implementing ICT resources, so you can rise to leadership roles in this area.

Leadership in Educational Technology

To effectively manage a business or other organisation, you need to understand the general economic environment in which it operates. In this subject you will explore concepts and principles from Microeconomics and Macroeconomics that will help you to understand the key concepts of management economics. Microeconomics examines how consumers and firms make decisions and how they interact with each other in markets. This includes topics such as supply and demand, consumer and firm behaviour, price determination and the operation of markets, situations of market failure, and the impact and role of government on the economy. Macroeconomics studies the entire economy and its wellbeing. In this component of the subject, you will investigate factors such as inflation, exchange rates, interest rates and trade on the wellbeing and stability of the economy.

Economics for Management

Information systems are a key component of every business you will ever work in. Information systems are about getting the right information to the right person when needed, to help them make the right decision. This can be costly and complicated to implement, but all systems must be able to use technology to deliver business value. We look at the framework of business forces, enabling technology and management potential that underpin information systems. Bridging technology and business needs, you will develop work-ready knowledge of contemporary information systems. Topics include business strategy, intelligence and analytics, networking and cloud computing, database management, information security, digital goods and customer profiling. Focusing on applications for business problems, you are taught how to mine real-life datasets, create data visualisations, explore data management in social media and analyse the ways to deploy cloud computing in Australian businesses.

Management Information Systems

Modern accounting information systems allow organisations to make timely decisions based on reliable data and evidence. To future proof your career, you need the up-to-date skills and knowledge to apply this technology in your role. Studying this subject will equip you with the skills to effectively use software to produce information critical to business success. You will gain practical experience using an accounting software package to generate financial statements. You will hone your spreadsheet skills to build models to meet managers’ needs and enhance your database management skills to successfully handle large volumes of data. With a focus on internal control systems and the impact of cloud computing, you will analyse the interactions between technology and accounting systems.

Accounting Information Systems

Fraud is a pervasive problem that has significant consequences for individuals, organisations and society. In this subject you will hone your understanding of the causes of fraud and their significance in effectively fighting this white-collar crime. Examining the types of fraud that can be perpetrated on individuals and organisations, you will critically analyse situations that allow fraud to occur. You will explore a range of methods for preventing, detecting, investigating and resolving fraud committed against organisations and individuals.

Fraud Prevention and Investigation

Corporate finance covers important long-term financial decisions made in business organisations. In this subject you will examine Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and gain an advanced and integrated understanding of how to create sustainable value in corporate firms through long-term financial decisions. In the first part of this subject, you will focus on financial analytical techniques such as financial mathematics, valuation of bonds and shares and the relationship between risk and return. In the second part, you will explore the way these financial analytical techniques apply to long-term financial decisions. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to determine what type of assets to invest in, how to raise the necessary funding, how to choose the mix of debt and equity, and how to reward shareholders.

Corporate Finance

Building on your understanding of financial accounting and reporting requirements for organisations of varying complexity, this subject introduces you to the major conceptual and technical aspects of contemporary auditing.  Studying this subject, you will explore the societal roles and responsibilities of auditors, including ethical and legal obligations. You will examine professional auditing techniques, learn how to apply these techniques to financial statements, and analyse issues associated with sample selection.

Auditing

Expand and deepen your understanding of topics underpinning Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASBs) standards, other regulations and statutory requirements, and disclosure by reporting entities, with this advanced accounting subject. With a focus on accounting for group structures, you will explore equity methods of accounting for associates and joint arrangements, operating segments and construction contracts. You will also examine foreign currency transactions, translating financial statements of foreign operations, and financial instruments including derivatives and hedging. Studying this subject will allow you to hone your practical skills solving complex business problems and preparing consolidated financial statements. You will also deepen your knowledge of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility reporting in the context of ethical and social issues.

Advanced Financial Accounting

If you want to build wealth through equities for yourself or your clients, you need the skills to identify which companies should, and should not, be included in an investment portfolio. Studying this subject will equip you with the tools and techniques that financial analysts can adopt to pick apart companies’ financial statements for stock selection. Honing your knowledge of financial accounting and corporate finance, you will build the financial statement analysis skills to conduct a robust examination of ASX-listed companies as prospective investments. You will examine the processes involved in evaluating corporate financial situations and explore the use of financial metrics through ratio and credit analyses. You will also analyse and evaluate the value of corporations and determine any financial distress situations.

Financial Statement Analysis

University of New England