Master of Applied Science

What is this course about?

CSU's Applied Science program is an articulated sequence of postgraduate courses providing students with the flexibility to select subjects from the vast range available to tailor course content that matches their individual needs and aspirations in the fields of Science and Agriculture.

This is an articulated sequence of postgraduate degrees which incorporates a Graduate Certificate in Applied Science, a Graduate Diploma of Applied Science and a Master of Applied Science. These courses provide students with the flexibility to select subjects from the vast range available to tailor a course that matches their individual needs and aspirations. Under the guidance of the Course Director, the courses offer graduates the opportunity to develop their own content in their chosen field of study.

Students develop a capacity for independent research and problem analysis and solution. Students undertaking the course will develop their knowledge and understanding through formal coursework and a program of independent reading. Their research, analytical and problem-solving skills will be developed through analysis and review of research literature and the completion of a research project in their dissertation.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

Graduate Certificate

Applicants will be expected to hold a relevant three-year undergraduate degree. In specific circumstances, extensive multi-year industry experience will enable admission to the course, subject to approval by the Dean on the Course Coordinator's advice.

Graduate Diploma

Applicants must hold a relevant three-year undergraduate degree and have industry experience (normally a minimum of three years), or a Graduate Certificate in Applied Science.

Master degree

Applicants must hold a Graduate Diploma, Honours degree or four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field.

Applicants must demonstrate an above average ability in their previous studies (Credit average or better) or during their employment or other professional activities (to the satisfaction of the committee of Course Coordinators).

Candidates with a relevant three-year degree are normally required to enrol initially in the Graduate Diploma.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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This course is available to commence study in

Session 1; Session 2