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Postgraduate Certificate of Education (International Education)


General Information

Course code: 2217 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Course coordinator - Professor Simon Marginson (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited HECS places available + When HECS places have been allocated, full fees apply per course: $5450 in 2002 (Australian residents); $6850 for 2003 (international students)

Aims

The Postgraduate Certificate of Education (International Education) 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 ëknowledge economyí. The emergence of this knowledge economy has profound implications for educationís 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 off-campus learning mode, with support through regular electronic communication.

Entry requirements

Applicants require:

Course outline

The course consists of 24 credit points of study. Students will complete two 12-credit point units chosen from:

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. To confirm unit availability, telephone (03) 9905 2819 (Clayton campus) or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (International Education) may complete a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree by undertaking a further two or four units respectively.

Assessment

All units are assessed by assignment work.

Length of course/workload required

The Postgraduate Certificate of Education (International Education) requires a minimum of at least one semester 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.

Advanced standing for previous study

Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit/RPL 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, Clayton campus.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2688 or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 25 October 2002.

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