Smart Foods Centre
COURSES OFFERED
The following postgraduate courses are available:
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Management
- Master of Nutrition Management
- Master of Science (Nutrition
Management)
- Master of Business Administration
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
Nutrient Sources:
- Plant biology and livestock growth and metabolism studies
to provide leaner meat products and improve the delivery
of beneficial nutrients into the food supply.
- Identification of novel food plants and enhancement of
nutrient levels/ balance in plants, meat and eggs.
Key Nutrients:
- Laboratory and community based studies to examine actions
and health benefits of fatty acids, antioxidants, phytoestrogens
and other specific nutrients.
- Bioavailability: Facilities are in place for the identification
and accurate measurement of nutrients in foods and the human
body.
Clever Cuisine:
- Research aimed at bringing together beneficial macro and
micronutrients into a local cuisine optimised for metabolic
fitness and prevention of conditions like diabetes, obesity,
hypertension and cardiac disease.
Consumer Insights:
- Identification and understanding of factors that influence
healthy food choices, including good policy, food labelling
and consumer information sources combined with sueveys of
consumer preferences and sensory evaluation of foods.
Doctor of Philosophy
Study at the doctoral level, usually for a minimum of 3 years
full-time, is by advanced research thesis. Candidates are
expected to develop a research thesis that leads to an original
and significant contribution to the knowledge in their particular
field.
To be eligible for admission to the program, candidates must
have achieved Honours Class II Division 2 or higher in their
undergraduate degree, or have completed the MSc (Hons). In
addition, a primary supervisor from the Department must be
identified prior to commencing the degree.
Years 1-3
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Management
Drawing on cutting edge Nutrition research, students will
be able to critically examine key issues relating to food
product development in Australia today, and apply new knowledge
and skills to developments within their own work environments.
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Management comprises
2 nutrition and 2 management subjects (24cp) over two sessions
(part-time). This is offered in flexible delivery mode, by
building up subjects through completion of short courses.
The Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Management is a full
fee paying program.
Admission
For admission directly to the Graduate Certificate in Nutrition
Management:
| (i) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average of at least 60%, or;
|
| (ii) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average between 50% and 59% and
must also have completed a minimum of two years full time
relevant work experience (managerial or supervisory in
nature and/ or which carries a level of responsibility)
after graduation. |
In special circumstances, applicants who hold other academic
or professional qualifications and have a minimum of five
years full-time or ten years part-time relevant work experience
may also be granted admission to the program.
International students must have the following English Language
qualifications or equivalent — TOEFL score of 575 or
an IELTS band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing,
listening and speaking.
Subjects are as follows:
Two subjects chosen from:
| SFC901
|
Contemporary Issues in
Food and Nutrition |
6 |
| SFC902
|
Food Regulation and Policy
in Australia |
6 |
| SFC903
|
Nutrition Research |
6 |
| SFC904
|
Nutrition in Food Innovation
|
6 |
Plus two subjects chosen from:
| WBS901
|
Accounting for Managers
|
6 |
| WBS902
|
Statistics for Decision
Making |
6 |
| WBS903
|
Managing People in Organisations
|
6 |
| WBS904
|
Marketing Management |
6 |
Students should speak to an academic adviser regarding full-time
enrolment
Master of Nutrition Management
Drawing on cutting edge Nutrition research, students will
be able to critically examine key issues relating to food
product development in Australia today, and apply new knowledge
and skills to developments within their own work environments.
The Master of Nutrition Management is available part time
over four sessions. In addition, students may undertake another
session of work including a project to receive a Master of
Science (Nutrition Management) or undertake the remaining
requirements of a Master of Business Administration (Nutrition
Management) program to achieve an additional qualification.
The Master of Nutrition Management comprises 4 nutrition
and 4 management subjects (48cp). In 2001, only part-time
attendance is available. This is offered in flexible delivery
mode, by building up subjects through completion of short
courses. The Master of Nutrition Management is a full fee
paying program.
Admission
For admission directly to the Master of Nutrition Management:
| (i) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average of at least 60%, or;
|
| (ii) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average between 50% and 59% and
must also have completed a minimum of two years full time
relevant work experience (managerial or supervisory in
nature and/ or which carries a level of responsibility)
after graduation. |
In special circumstances, applicants who hold other academic
or professional qualifications and have a minimum of five
years full-time or ten years part-time relevant work experience
may also be granted admission to the program.
International students must have the following English Language
qualifications or equivalent — TOEFL score of 575 or
an IELTS band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing,
listening and speaking.
Subjects are as follows:
| SFC901
|
Contemporary Issues in
Food and Nutrition |
6 |
| SFC902
|
Food Regulation and Policy
in Australia |
6 |
| SFC903
|
Nutrition Research |
6 |
| SFC904
|
Nutrition in Food Innovation
|
6 |
| WBS901
|
Accounting for Managers
|
6 |
| WBS902
|
Statistics for Decision
Making |
6 |
| WBS903
|
Managing People in Organisations
|
6 |
| WBS904
|
Marketing Management |
6 |
Students should speak to an academic adviser regarding full-time
enrolment.
Master of Science (Nutrition
Management)
The Master of Science (Nutrition Management) is a full fee
paying program.
Admission
For admission directly to the Master of Science (Nutrition
Management):
| (i) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average of at least 60%, or;
|
| (ii) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average between 50% and 59% and
must also have completed a minimum of two years full time
relevant work experience (managerial or supervisory in
nature and/ or which carries a level of responsibility)
after graduation. |
In special circumstances, applicants who hold other academic
or professional qualifications and have a minimum of five
years full-time or ten years part-time relevant work experience
may also be granted admission to the program.
International students must have the following English Language
qualifications or equivalent — TOEFL score of 575 or
an IELTS band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing,
listening and speaking.
Subjects are as follows:
Completion of the Master of Nutrition Management plus:
or
4 electives chosen from the Master of Business Administration
subjects or other subjects approved by the Associate Director
(Education).
Master of Business Administration
Students who have completed the requirements of the Master
of Nutrition Management may progress to the MBA with 48 credit
points of advanced standing.
For admission directly to the Master of Business Administration:
| (i) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average of at least 60%, or;
|
| (ii) |
Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from
a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent
standing with a grade average between 50% and 59% and
must also have completed a minimum of two years full time
relevant work experience (managerial or supervisory in
nature and/ or which carries a level of responsibility)
after graduation. |
In special circumstances, applicants who hold other academic
or professional qualifications and have a minimum of five
years full-time or ten years part-time relevant work experience
may also be granted admission to the program.
International students must have the following English Language
qualifications or equivalent — TOEFL score of 575 or
an IELTS band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing,
listening and speaking.
The Master of Business Administration is a full fee paying
program. Subjects are as follows:
Completion of the Master of Nutrition Management plus:
| WBS905
|
Economic Analysis of the
Business Environment in Australia and Asia |
6 |
| WBS906
|
Business Information Systems
|
6 |
| WBS908
|
Supply Chain Management
Strategy |
6 |
| WBS921
|
Strategic Decision Making
|
6 |
| WBS920
|
International Business
Environment Strategy |
6 |
|
