| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Governance and Leadership program empowers students to excel in management and leadership roles. It provides a comprehensive understanding of leadership in various contexts, covering topics like organizational change, conflict analysis, and policy analysis. Students can customize their coursework with elective subjects or pursue majors in Leadership or Economics, preparing them for careers in government, non-profit, and corporate sectors.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Master of Governance and Leadership program is designed to empower students to pursue professional development in management and leadership.
- Students will develop an in-depth understanding of leadership in casual, professional, and organizational contexts.
- The program covers key topics such as leading organizational change, conflict analysis, sustainable economics, policy analysis and management, and state governance.
- Students can choose from three options: a small-scale research project, pursuing a major (Leadership or Economics), or customizing their coursework.
- The program includes eight core subjects:
- Leading and Managing Organizational Change
- Conflict Analysis
- Economics for a Sustainable World
- Legal Institutions and Governance
- Leadership Futures
- Policy Analysis and Management
- State Society and Governance
- Applied Research Project
- In addition to the core subjects, students can choose four elective subjects or select one of two majors:
- Leadership: Focuses on developing mindful global leaders, examining strategic decision-making, creating value, managing change, and working in culturally diverse organizations.
- Economics: Builds economic analysis skills with a focus on environmental and resource economics.
Careers:
- Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in corporate government agencies, the not-for-profit sector, community and research organizations.
- Graduates can perform high-level leadership roles, managing the rapidly changing e-governance environment such as collective intelligence and social networking technologies.
James Cook University
Overview:
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university located in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its focus on tropical research and its commitment to providing a world-class education in a unique environment. JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland and is considered a leading institution in Australia.
Services Offered:
JCU offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Study options:
Undergraduate and postgraduate programs, online courses, and pathways to university.Student life:
Accommodation, campus locations, global rankings, scholarships, and accessibility support.Admissions and entry:
Application process, important dates, fees and financial support.Current student support:
Subject search, course and subject handbook, fees and financial support, timetable and important dates, exams and results, off-campus student support, study overseas opportunities, student life, clubs and sporting teams, student mentor program, student placements, graduation and beyond, learning online, personal support, Indigenous student support, LearnJCU, The Learning Centre, careers and employability, and safety and wellbeing.Student Life and Campus Experience:
JCU offers a vibrant student life with a strong sense of community. Students can expect:
Unique environment:
World-class facilities, natural wonders, and a vibrant student life.Opportunities:
Study overseas, join clubs and sporting teams, participate in the student mentor program, and engage in student placements.Support:
Access to a range of support services, including personal support, Indigenous student support, and career guidance.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
Delivered by expert lecturers and world-class researchers.Career-focused courses:
Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their chosen field.Unique research opportunities:
Access to world-class research facilities and locations, including the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest Observatory, and the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine.Commitment to student success:
Lecturers are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.Environmental sustainability:
JCU is committed to environmental sustainability, with energy-efficient facilities and a focus on tropical research.Academic Programs:
JCU offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts, Society and Education
Business, Law and Governance
Healthcare Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
Science and Engineering
Other:
JCU is committed to research that addresses global challenges and improves outcomes for those living in the tropics. The university has a strong focus on environmental sustainability and Indigenous engagement. JCU graduates are known for their problem-solving skills and their commitment to making a difference in the world.
Entry Requirements:
- Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree with 4 years relevant employment/work experience or:
- Other qualifications or practical experience recognized 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.
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.
