Master of Science (Nutrition Management)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Science (Nutrition Management)
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Abbreviation:
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MSc(NutrMgmt)
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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2 years part-time
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Total Credit Points:
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72
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Delivery Mode:
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Flexible
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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574
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CRICOS Code:
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048497G
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Overview
The Master of Science (Nutrition Management) allows students 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. In addition, students have the opportunity to conduct a major project to apply these skills in a research context, or further develop Business and/or Science knowledge.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
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,
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 are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6 in reading writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Master of Science (Nutrition Management) comprises 72 credit points made up of 4 nutrition and 4 management subjects plus an additional 24 credit points from either a major project (24 credit points) or 4 electives chosen from the Master of Business Administration subjects, or other subjects approved by the Associate Director (Education).
Course Program
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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Year 1
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SFC901
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Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition
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Spring
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6
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SFC902
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Food Regulation and Policy in Australia
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Autumn
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6
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SFC903
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Nutrition Research
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Autumn
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6
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SFC904
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Nutrition in Food Innovation
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Spring
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6
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TBS901
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Accounting for Managers
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Autumn
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6
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TBS902
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Statistics for Decision Making
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Autumn/Spring
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6
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TBS903
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Managing People in Organisations
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Spring
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6
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TBS904
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Marketing Management*
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Modular
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6
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Year 2
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GHMA997
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Major Project
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Spring
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24
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or
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4 electives chosen from the Master of Business Administration subjects or other subjects approved by the Associate Director (Education).
* Alternate subject for 2007 is MARK922 which is offered in Autumn session.
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Further Study Options
Students who have completed the requirements of the Master of Science (Nutrition Management) may progress to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with up to 48 credit points of advanced standing. Students need to meet the required two years work experience for the Master of Business Administration program.
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