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December 2007
USC dietitian assesses 2008 Olympics menu Bachelor of Business (Property and Asset Management) |
Best wishes to our Representatives
The academic year is winding to a close in Australia but USC's campus remains busy with staff processing inquiries and applications from prospective students for 2008. With the introduction of a range of new degree programs and the opening of new buildings and facilities around the University, we can certainly expect to welcome many more students to our community in the months ahead. The last year has certainly been significant in terms of expansion and this newsletter includes a short briefing on some of the more important developments during the year as well as some information on three of our more popular programs. It only remains for me to send my thanks to all of our many friends and colleagues around the world for your efforts on our behalf in 2007 and to offer my best wishes to you all for the year ahead.
Robert Elliot Master of Health Promotion 057538F
The Master of Health Promotion explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels Core study concepts include:
In addition to the course work, students are required to undertake a research project.
Duration: 1.5 * - 2 years full-time (only a
full-time study option is available to international students)
Sports dietitian assesses menu for Beijing Olympics
Work by USC sports dietitian Dr Fiona Pelly could have a direct bearing on the performances of the world's top athletes at next year's Beijing Olympics. Dr Pelly is leading an international expert committee reviewing the menu for the 2008 Olympic Games and assessing the availability of nutrition support services for athletes. "The IOC will pass on this report to the official caterers who we are hoping will implement our suggested changes," said Dr Pelly, who recently became a Fellow of Sports Dietitians Australia in recognition of her outstanding contribution to sports nutrition education. "Some of the nutrition issues in Beijing are food safety, provision of a suitable performance menu for athletes and availability of a variety of menu choices to suit all cultural backgrounds," said Dr Pelly who did similar work for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Long term planning and investment paid dividends for USC in 2007 with the completion of important additions to the campus and some very welcome commendations from two independent agencies. The completion and openings of the Stage II Science Building, the Chancellery Building and the Indoor Sports Stadium during the first half of the year has allowed us to introduce a range of new degree programs and enhance our support services for students. Looking to the future, work on the Accelerator phase of the University's award-winning Innovation Centre is nearing completion and by mid-2008 we expect to open the doors of our new $12 million Health and Sport Centre. Recognition of our efforts to offer students the best possible learning experience and equip them with knowledge and skills relevant to the modern world came with publication of the 2008 edition of Australia's Good Universities Guide. We were delighted with the award of the highest possible five-star rating in three key categories - teaching quality, staff qualifications and graduates' satisfaction with the generic skills gained here. Earlier in the year, the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AQUA) commended USC for its work in a number of areas, including our Global Opportunities (GO) international student exchange program. Bachelor of Business (Property and Asset Management) 059555M
Demand for qualified property and asset managers is growing and graduates from this three-year program will be qualified to join the ranks of property developers, resort managers and retail centre managers on completion of their studies. The Bachelor of Business (Property and Asset Management) underpins areas such as:
Core business courses such as marketing, accounting, economics and human resource management, ensure graduates understand business and how it operates. These are supported by specialist units to develop detailed knowledge on key industry areas such as property economics, property management, investment decision making, property law, valuation issues and others.
Duration: 3 years full-time Professor of Property and Development joins USC
Helping property developers create sustainable new communities is one of the key objectives of USC's recently-appointed Professor of Property and Development, Mike Hefferan. Professor Hefferan, who was previously Director of the Institute for Sustainable Resources at Queensland University of Technology, said USC could significantly contribute to sustainable, regional development in many ways. These include conducting research that has relevance and impact and providing industry-ready graduates of the University's new business degree in Property and Asset Management. Professor Hefferan said he was particularly interested in researching the development and re-use of residential and commercial buildings, infrastructure and master-planned communities. Bachelor of Journalism 057535J The three-year Bachelor of Journalism provides professional skills and theoretical understandings across different media - print, broadcast and the web. The approach is highly practical and industry focused. Courses studied include news writing, writing for the web, feature writing, digital photojournalism, media law, editing and computer-assisted reporting. Students will develop professional-level projects and participate in an internship to gain valuable industry experience, while building a portfolio of published work. The program is taught by respected industry professionals with a strong focus on journalism as a significant, ethical profession in a democratic society. Graduates are equipped for work in areas including:
Duration: 3 years full-time |
