Bachelor of Community Management
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Overview
Support your community with business, organisational and communication skills.
This degree is for Indigenous students who wish to gain an understanding of leadership, mediation, communications, planning, finance, policy development and management.
You can use these skills in government, community and non-profit organisations as well as in the private sector.
Key features
- On-campus 'block structure' with accommodation and additional support is designed to help you complete your degree.
- eLearning and online activities let you keep studying in your own time.
- Be a part of Macquarie's Indigenous community, Warawara, which is committed to encouraging Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders in higher education.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
If you are an Indigenous Australian over 21 years of age and want to gain skills in community and organisational management.
HECS Course fee
AUD $6,960.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
- Australian Indigenous students over 21 years old who are interested in working in Indigenous community contexts.
- Sufficient literacy to properly access and process the readings and resources associated with the course.
- Email and internet access - enough to be able to do the required learning activities between the on-campus blocks.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Work and/or community experience (either paid or unpaid) in relevant areas
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 69 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 45 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 21 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates can include Indigenous Community organisation, public sector units specialising in Indigenous services, applied social research, human services and service planning, market research, policy analysis, health care planning and provision, human resources, management.
Profiles
Our Expertise
Dr Michelle Trudgett
As the first Indigenous Australian appointed to a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, I am pleased by the opportunities Macquarie University presents to the academic community and would recommend the institution to anyone considering undergraduate studies in 2011.
Warawara- Department of Indigenous Studies provides Indigenous students with devoted student support and access to facilities such as the computer laboratory, student room and tutorial space. Our people unit introduction to Australian Indigenous Studies is a great way for all students to learn more about Indigenous issues and enhance their degree programs.
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