Found 1159 study abroad units
PCN540-2 Project (PT)
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
New and exciting technologies are playing an increasingly important role in everyday life. Modern healthcare is a good example of a field where technology has had a huge impact in the way patients are diagnosed and treated. Graduates are increasingly involved in the research and development of new technologies and also in its translation and implementation into clinical use. This unit aims to develop further the student's skills for carrying out such work in the form of a research project. The project may be carried out in collaboration with hospitals or industry. This unit aims to introduce and improve the students skills in carrying out research work in the form of a short research project. (48 credit points achieved at completion of PCN540-1 and PCN540-2.)
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PCN701 Topics in Advanced Chemistry 1
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The complexity of chemical systems studied in a research program and the sophistication of the modern instrumentation demand deeper theoretical understanding than that acquired in an undergraduate program. This unit provides students with the appropriate advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the completion of their research program and for a research career in the academia and the relevant industry. The exact content of the unit depends of the nature of the research project that the student is undertaking. However, this could typically include a selection of topics such as Advanced Materials Characterisation Techniques, Advanced Chemometrics Techniques, Advanced Chemical Testing and Calibration, and Advanced Methods of Data Interpretation.
PCN801 Topics in Advanced Chemistry 2
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The complexity of the chemical systems studied in a research program and the sophistication of the instrumentation used demand that deeper theoretical understanding than that acquired in an undergraduate program. The aims of this unit are to extend and deepen the theoretical and practical background required for undertaking a research program and to provide the candidate with the appropriate theoretical and practical background, at an advanced level, necessary for the completion of a research program.
PMN503 Managing Projects as an Integrated System
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- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit explores systems thinking and a systems approach towards all project performance domains. Understanding of a systems approach will help project managers to have an integrated understanding of the project. This will achieve better outcomes and value for the customers and project stakeholders.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PMN504 Managing Project Teams
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- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit will provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to manage internal stakeholders, and to appreciate the role and contribution of the Project Manager in facilitating outcomes critical for the success of a project. It will specifically focus on the competencies required to effectively lead, motivate and manage individuals within the project team. The unit provides an understanding of how to undertake negotiation and conflict resolution, and recognise individual and cultural differences and different communication styles appearing in project teams.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PMN505 Project Procurement
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit identifies the optimal procurement strategy for a project from a client’s perspective taking a strategic approach and positions procurement in the project lifecycle and provides the detail required to be an effective client or tenderer for projects. Further, this unit considers project procurement from a contractor and contract management perspective recognising that procurement is a strategic and systematic process of acquiring the necessary goods, services, and resources required to successfully initiate, execute, and complete a project. This vital aspect of project management involves planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure that the project's objectives are met within specified timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards. Effective project management procurement involves a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, risk assessment, contract management, and stakeholder collaboration.
PMN601 Managing Project Performance
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- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit will provide you with relevant tools and techniques to planning and management of key project performance measures and indicators such as time, cost, budget and resources. You will be exposed to modern project performance domains, principles, frameworks and practices. The changing dynamics of projects and the environment they are undertaken is constantly changing. As such establishing appropriate metrics, baselines and thresholds for expected performance and measurement, analysis and evaluation is critical to ensure that the project is progressing as planned, timely and appropriate actions are undertaken to keep project performance on track, and maintain acceptable performance.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PMN602 Navigating Project Organisations in a Global Context
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- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit will provide you with advanced skills and knowledge to manage organisational and people issues required to achieve outcomes critical for the success of projects in national and global contexts. The unit will focus on the aspects of project governance, organisational culture, organisational development and change, high performance teams and leadership in organisations. It will provide the understanding of effectively leading and managing project teams and their performance while managing constraints in time, cost and quality, as well as social, political and environmental influences.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PMN604 Aligning Strategy and Projects in Global Organisations
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- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit explores the detailed links between the organisational business strategy and the projects, programs and portfolios delivered by global organisations. It teaches you how to use tools and techniques to extract maximum value from the project, program and portfolio and execute strategies for delivering optimal benefit for the global organisations. This unit links business strategy theories with the project, program and portfolio practices.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PMN607 Strategic Risk Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit takes a strategic approach to risk in the project and business lifecycles. A broader range of risk management frameworks are now available and clients and providers need to understand the features of each before any implementation. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit contribute to effective identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment of risk to the project and the organisation in an integrated and strategic way. This unit builds on a sound understanding of risk and opportunities in projects and programs to inform decision-making and the project and program risk allocation between stakeholders.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PMN609 Leading Emerging Trends in Project Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Understanding emerging trends and innovations in project management is of paramount importance in today's dynamic and competitive project and business environments. These trends offer valuable insights into evolving technologies, methodologies, and market demands that can significantly impact project outcomes. By staying informed and embracing innovation, project managers can enhance their ability to adapt to changing circumstances, optimise processes for efficiency, and effectively address complex challenges. Moreover, a proactive and evidence-based research approach to adopting emerging trends enables organisations to maintain a competitive edge and deliver projects that align with the evolving needs of clients and stakeholders. Ultimately, this understanding empowers project management professionals to lead with foresight, navigate uncertainties, and undertake innovation research to evaluate outcomes that drive both individual and organisational success.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PMN610 Project Management Principles
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces project management as a dynamic profession that plays a pivotal role in effectively planning, organising, and executing tasks to achieve specific goals within a defined timeframe and budget. The ability to manage projects efficiently has become a crucial skill for organisations and individuals alike. This unit focusses on project management essentials, principles, methodologies, and tools that empower project managers to deliver projects successfully. The is a gateway into the fundamental concepts of project management, exploring key areas such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closure. Further, important aspects of cultural competence and indigenous perspectives are woven throughout the content and reinforced in the assessment items. By mastering these essentials, you will enhance your ability to drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and achieve consistent project success in diverse industries and sectors.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PQB360 Introduction to Climate Change
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed to offer science, engineering and other students an opportunity to understand fundamentals of climate and climate change together with sustainable development efforts related to clean energy technologies. It provides students with an overview of global climate and climate change drivers, meteorological parameters and global air circulation, as well as an overview of technological pathways towards low carbon society. Students will explore global energy balance and climate change through an investigation of (i) Energy related environmental problems on local and global scale; (ii) Earth's climate, meteorology and transport of pollutants in the atmosphere; (iii) Working principles in selected conventional and alternative energy technologies to reduce energy related environmental consequences.
PUB100 Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, students will be introduced to the medical terminology, diseases, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relating to each body system as well as to clinical terms used in specialist areas of medicine, surgery, pathology, imaging, nursing and allied health. A well-developed knowledge of medical terminology is required by all health professionals to facilitate effective interaction and information sharing. To be able to accurately interpret health records and other clinical documentation, and to communicate effectively with clinical staff, a Health Information Manager requires a good understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and basic clinical science.
PUB104 Australian Health Care Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The unit is designed to give a broad overview of the systems of health care in Australia and their operation. This knowledge is essential for anyone who is seeking to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the broader community. This unit draws on diverse disciplinary thinking to analyse health care systems and prepare learners for various professional roles including public health, clinical care and health service management.
PUB204 Resourcing and Managing Health Budgets
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to the concepts and methods that underpin decisions about resourcing and managing health budgets. It covers topics at the system, organisational and departmental levels. An understanding of financing and resource allocation concepts, planning and resourcing change initiatives will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the resources under your responsibility and to contribute to discussion and debate about health care funding decisions. Your ability to develop and monitor budgets will be developed. By the end of the semester, you will be expected to have developed sufficient knowledge and skills to be able to critically evaluate health care financing and purchasing priorities and develop a business case using them.
PUB208 Understanding Health Information
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit gives an introductory overview to public health professionals of the uses and applications of health information in the health industry. Understanding the diversity of health information resources available will build health information literacy to assist public health professionals in recognising the potential of health information as a valuable resource. The unit provides context to the quality of health information by providing an understanding of the data quality frameworks, data organisation, data standards and management principles relevant to systems within the health industry.
PUB209 Health, Culture and Society
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit we study social and cultural dimensions of the human body, mind, and health. The unit focuses on public health from sociological and anthropological perspectives, with a core emphasis on the ways in which social, cultural, political, and economic systems shape human health behaviours and outcomes. We examine the practical relevance of key social theories in relation to understanding complex phenomena, such as cultural safety, risk-taking behaviours, life-expectancies, and death. We examine links between ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, geography, and health. The fundamental message is that identifying and addressing social and cultural factors that shape people's experiences of health, illness and health systems is integral to reducing health inequalities, delivering appropriate services and ultimately improving population health outcomes. This is a multidisciplinary and interprofessional unit and welcomes students from a wide range of courses.
PUB215 Upstream! Creating a Just World Through Public Health Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces public health’s core values - equity, social justice, sustainable development, health of community, and the individual, respect for diversity and self-determination, empowerment and community participation and illustrates how these values are enacted in contemporary public health practice. It also develops foundational understanding of the core competencies of public health practice. These include the ability to apply knowledge of public health sciences, including the social sciences, understand how to create inclusive programs and policies for diverse populations, assess and analyse complex social and health information, and develop partnerships and collaborations through which to advocate for reducing health inequities. By participating in this unit you will gain insight into multidisciplinary approaches to addressing the health needs of communities and broader populations.
PUB326 Introduction to Epidemiology
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Epidemiology is the quantitative language of public health. It enables us to understand the incidence and prevalence of disease, and causative and preventative factors. It is an important skill for all health professionals and is essential for those working in public health. This unit will cover calculating, interpreting and communicating epidemiological data to the general public and health professional audiences. Critical appraisal skills are applied to identify the strengths and weaknesses of research articles, and assess the validity and usefulness of the research findings. By applying the concepts learned in this unit to current public health problems and issues, you will contextualise the practice of epidemiology as it relates to real life and recognise its role in informing health promotion, public health programs and policies.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUB332 Sustainable Environments for Health
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
There is increasing evidence that the integrity of the environments in which we live are under substantial pressure, particularly from the way we live. The end result of such pressure is that the basic and fundamental pre-requisites for human health are threatened. The practice of Environmental Health has always been concerned with the study of the human-environment interface and in particular the quest for developing sustainable environments for health. In recognition of the multi-disciplinary effort required to maintain and sustain such environments, this unit is relevant to many discipline areas (e.g. public health, environmental science, education, social science, engineering and planning) and provides a valuable insight into the contributions that each discipline can make to establishing sustainable environments for health.
PUB336 Gender Equity and Human Health
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Gender is a powerful determinant of human health globally. Men's, women’s and transgender health are driven strongly by social constructions of gender performance across the life-course. Men live shorter lives, have higher cancer, cardiovascular disease, and higher suicide rates. Women suffer from higher rates of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, dementia, interpersonal violence, rape, and poverty globally. Further, a binary view of gender is no longer considered useful from a public health perspective, as transgender people continue to suffer some of the highest rates of interpersonal violence and suicide globally. This unit will adopt a non-binary, social determinants approach to defining and studying gender from an intersectional perspective. It will emphasise how a focus on gender equity generates improvement in population health globally. This is a multidisciplinary and interprofessional unit and welcomes students from a wide range of courses.
PUB359 Contemporary Health Information Management
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit is an important component of the Health Information Management course as it prepares you for the professional practice to be undertaken in the final semester. As health information professionals it is essential to understand all aspects of contemporary health information management, including health information services, policies, procedures, staff and budgets. This unit will connect your knowledge of health information management from previous units in the course to its application within a practical context.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUB380 Casemix and Activity Based Funding
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Health care is complex and involves many different interventions and activities. To better understand this complexity, and to describe and manage it, methods for describing the ‘products’ or ‘activities’ that the health system delivers are needed. Casemix systems are information tools that group patients into clinical meaningful and resource homogenous groups to classify episodes of patient care. Casemix enables better decisions about equitable allocation of resources, changes aimed at increasing productivity and improved service delivery, while facilitating the evaluation of care outcomes. Casemix classifications help explain the relationship between health care activity and the costs of providing care. Activity Based Funding with the AR-DRG classification defines and counts hospital ‘activity’ for acute admitted patients. Other casemix classifications classify the other patient care that hospitals provide: ambulatory, emergency and sub and nonacute care.
PUB406 Taking Action for Health Promotion
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit focuses on critically analysing and planning health promotion using health promotion frameworks. Applying these frameworks to design contemporary health promotion solutions is essential for those who wish to work in a health promotion or related field. This unit extends the fundamental health promotion knowledge learnt in PUB530, Health Education and Behaviour Change to enable the translation of knowledge into practice. PUB406 provides essential learning for PUB875 Professional Practice.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUB416 Research to Change the World
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An understanding of the research process and tools, different types of research, and how to interpret and critically evaluate research in its multiple forms is needed to work effectively in Public Health and related areas. The unit explores a range of research methods - quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods. It will develop your skills in how to develop research questions and design surveys to address them.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUB461 Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Qualitative methods enable researchers to gain knowledge and understanding of people's lived experiences, the meanings they ascribe to them, and to the social context in which they take place. The nature and complexity of many public health problems require a mix of research methods and the contributions of qualitative inquiry are now well recognised. This unit is an integral component of the public health course because you will learn the skills and knowledge required to appreciate and apply qualitative research in your professional practice. This unit builds on the research knowledge and skills developed in previous units in the course.
PUB490 Quality Management in Health
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Quality and risk management are important areas of activity for health care professionals, particularly in relation to clinical and administrative services, patient advocacy and more generally within health services as a whole. This unit provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a quality management program, perform quality improvement activities, and expand outcomes into process improvements and organisational change. Methods of health care performance measurement are explored, and a clinical quality framework model is introduced. Issues relating to administrative and clinical data quality, safety and privacy in an increasingly digital health care environment are also considered. This unit aims to provide a broad overview of health service and clinical management and is suitable for all undergraduates enrolled in a health-related degree.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUB514 Contract / Project Management
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Project management is a formalised and structured method of managing change in a rigorous manner. Health practitioners commonly have to manage contracts and projects. This unit is designed to develop skills in some of the generally accepted processes and procedures for Contract/Project Management, with particular attention to its application to health care delivery in Australia
PUB530 Health Education and Behaviour Change
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Health practitioners working in a variety of health and education settings need to be able to facilitate positive changes in human health behaviour. Health promotion strategies based on theory and evidence are required to bring about changes in individual health behaviours. This unit complements studies in health and education courses and prepares you for PUB406 Health Promotion Practice and PUB875 Professional Practice, and subsequently your professional practice.