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Postgraduate Diploma of Education (International Education)


General information

Course code: 2135 Clayton campus (distance education) Contact: Course coordinator - Dr Nadine Dolby (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) HECS fees applicable Full fees apply ($9900 in 2000) when the limited HECS places have been allocated International student fees ($12,500 for 2001)

Aims

This course is designed primarily to meet the needs and interests of educational administrators, teachers, academics, educational service providers and student support staff engaged in international education at all levels of education. It would also be of interest to staff training officers from industry and private providers.
The course is based on the belief that as a new millennium dawns the influences of new technologies and globalisation are increasing economic and cultural interpenetration of nations, creating a new `knowledge economy'. The emergence of this knowledge economy has profound implications for education's purposes and organisation. Increasingly, educational institutions are expected to be self-funding, and in response, many have pursued international educational markets. This has both challenged current practices and created the need for the development of new competencies.
This course seeks to provide students with an understanding of the processes of internationalisation in education enabling them to develop skills of planning, managing and evaluating initiatives in international education in ways that are culturally appropriate, informed and sensitive.
The course is offered through the distance education mode, with support through regular electronic communication.

Entry requirements

Applicants require:

Course outline

The course consists of four 12-credit point units (three core and one elective).

Core units (three)
Elective unit (one only)

This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult the course coordinator to assist in planning their program.

Assessment

All units are assessed by assignment work.

Credits/exemptions

Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit prior to enrolment. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education, Monash University, at your local campus.

Length of course/workload required

This course requires a minimum of at least one year of full-time study and no more than two years of part-time study. Each of the units is one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Enquiries Office, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2819, or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au or email info@education.monash.edu.au

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Enquiries Office, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800.

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