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Master of Social Change & Development (CAPSTRANS)
CAPSTRANS
is a joint initiative of the Universities of Wollongong and
Newcastle. It is a Key Centre of Research and Teaching funded
by the Australian Research Council, the two universities and
by partners in business and government.
This degree (48 credit point by coursework) is designed to provide
students with the knowledge and skills to understand the processes
of social change and development, and to improve their problem solving
skills and effectiveness as administrators, researchers, development
planners, educators, or managers. The course combines theoretical
perspectives with empirical studies and policy-oriented perspectives.
CAPSTRANS' postgraduate teaching program complements the Centre's
research programs so that all courses are informed by the most recent
high quality research. Students are offered the opportunity to study
in a research and teaching centre with extensive international networks
staffed by some of the best scholars in their respective fields.
On-campus study is possible at the University of Wollongong or
University of Newcastle, while flexible delivery modes and delivery
at partner Universities are currently being developed.
Entry to the Degree
Students normally have a Bachelors degree with a minor sequence
in the area studied.
Program Structure
Masters of Social Change and Development students will complete
eight subjects -
| Core Subjects |
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| CAPS901 |
Social Change and Development |
6 |
| CAPS902 |
Issues in Developing Economies |
6 |
| CAPS904 |
Social Program Evaluation and Planning |
6 |
| CAPS933 |
Social Science Research Methods |
6 |
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Specialisation Subjects*
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| CAPS903 |
Migration and Multicultural Societies |
6 |
| CAPS905 |
Labour Relations, Regulation and Organisation |
6 |
| CAPS906 |
Human Resources in Developing Countries |
6 |
| CAPS907 |
Managing the Production and Diffusion of Knowledge |
6 |
| CAPS908 |
Special Project A |
6 |
| CAPS909 |
Special Project B |
6 |
| *at the discretion of the course co-ordinators,
two specialisation subjects may be replaced by the following
subject: |
| CAPS934 |
Research project in social Change and Development |
12 |
Elective Subjects
Please note: Not all electives are available in any one year.
Students may complete up to three electives from a wide range of
special-interest subjects from both Universities. It is necessary
to consult the teaching co-ordinator before enrolling in electives.
| University of Wollongong Electives |
| CCS951 |
Regulating Culture |
| MGMT955 |
Comparative Studies in Industrial Relations |
| ENGL923 |
Indigenous Literatures in Canada, New Zealand
and Australia |
| INTR910 |
Politics of International Relations |
| INTR911 |
Politics in the South Pacific |
| INTR912 |
Pacific Rim and Pacific Basin |
| INTR920 |
Advanced International Economic Relations |
| INTR931 |
Public Policy |
| INTR957 |
Post-War Economic and Social Development in the
Asia-Pacific |
| INTR958 |
Selected Topics in Post-War Economic and Social
Developments in the Asia-Pacific |
| MGMT928 |
Public Policy and Administration |
| MGMT978 |
Cross Cultural Management |
| MPOL902 |
International Maritime Policy |
| POL931 |
Comparative Politics in a New World Order |
| POL941 |
Politics of Developing and Lesser Developed Countries |
| SOC918 |
Modernity, Development and Social Change |
| SOC940 |
Social Policy and Theory |
| SOC942 |
Advanced Race and Ethnic Studies |
| TBS905 |
Economic Analysis of the Business Environment
in Australia and Asia |
| TBS920 |
International Management |
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