Other reasons for change
CHANGED COURSE AND CONTENT AFTER ENROLEMENT
Not all of the course is correspondance, and this was not communicated by the university at enrollment
the number of students enrolled in MBA courses that cannot write or speak English to the level required
Poor quality of some subjects - very little engagement with external students
Lack of relevance with teaching. Lecturer centred not student based

Motivation to study
To be qualified in the area of job preference
the challengers of completing a higher degree
change of career and received a scholarship to help me change
To learn and upgrade my skillset and to move up the corporate ladder.
gaining a valuable higher qualification from a uni like Waikato who provides good quality world class education
There is a need for trained personals to help assist in social development of the country.
I want to be an Architect and going to University is the only way to become one.
The need to consolidate my knowlege in my profession
Restart my studies and chemistry been my favourite subject.
The opportunity to further my career and earn more money to provide a better lifestyle for my family.
Improve my knowledge and understanding of business
To attain qualification for my profession
It was part time and in my field of work.
Broading my knowledge to be able to improve my value to a business
needed further qualifications to get the career job i want
It had to be done to register as an architect
Upgrade qualifications for returning to the workforce after having had young children at home and also the interest in taking a career diversion.
The desire to re-activate my brain through learning coupled with job opportunities.
needed advanced tertiary qualifications and wanted to extend my career
Furthering career prospects through gaining professional qualification
Being qualifed to get a job in the related industry
filling the empty spaces I felt during doing my job
Scholarship through DEECD in an area very interested in
I wanted to be a teacher-librarian and needed this qualification to do that.
dissatisfaction with the intellectual stimulation that was involved in my paid employment
Working in the profession (unqualified) and being inspired to make a worthwhile contribution to the profession
In one year of postgrad study I could become qualified enough to go straight into employment
A desire to just continue to learn more in the field of education.
Study in Australia gives me an opportunity to enhence my academic accumudation in a quite different prospect.
the current position i hold i am not fully qualified for and this course will give me this qualification.
enjoyed the paper offered in previous years at the university
Interest in field of study; building on previous qualifications
My previous success at Deakin with the valuble assistance of DRC
Continuing my own development and to comply with registration requirements.
sense of social justice and equality for all students in mainstream schools
love working with children, and needed the qualification to do the work, and also to be able to emigrate to New Zealand
advancements in the field of biotechnology and its possibilities
It will help in my continued professional development.
wanting to create responsible citezins, become a teacher.
To make a difference in the community a Bachelor degree was not enough to work at a level to be recognised from a Maaori cultural perspective. I needed to further my qualifications to Masters level to be recognised as a Maaori counsellor working in a community of diverse cultures.
To make a difference in th elifes of children
to learn something new and enhance my knowledge
I wanted a career change, and teaching seemed a good match for what I enjoyed and felt good at (facilitating)
The most factor was to learn on how Organization can leverage on Information Technology opportunities when they produce their products and services to their customers/clients
wanting to improve educational outcomes for women in developing countries
I wanted to further my studies to specialise in I.R
To further my education and knowledge in the field in which I work.
The ECE qualification will help me find a job easily
The desire to enhance my knowledge and understanding of how society and the law interact.
To become qualified to practice as a clinical neuropsychologist
to broaden my education in the field of solar thermal engineering
To get a diploma for a renamed university (ANU) and a good course program to improve my professional career.
As a (very) mature age student it was mainly the personal challenge
To up value the status of knowledge and fit for the competitive market demand
Provided qualification in an area in which i am interested.
To upgrade skills in chosen career field.
To contribute an improving teaching and learning style.
I have always wanted to complete a masters degree and all my siblings have also completed a masters degree as a minimum.
knowledge wise and need to pursue next level of job

Influence: other reasons
Only place to offer student welfare as a teaching method
Desire for career change in an area that will enable me to assist others
Subjects specified to complete nominated course

Best aspects
there are very few students in one class, so this helps in developing good relation with the teacher and eventually it makes the learning process more interactive and interesting.
Great interaction between students and teachers. Good use of technology for learning.
Personable, Informed, World renowned researchers in their field, Approachable, Encouraging
The coursework is in tandem with the current industrial changes.Course takes us to next level and gives practical applications of what we have learnt.Professors are qualified and helpful.The way course is conducted is really good.
I like the way that university teaches a student how to critically analyse their work and lets the student take responsibility for their own studies.
Opportunities for graduates to attend writing retreats, conferences and present papers to peers provides feedback which can help us to write with clarity, conviction and confidence.
Most of my post-graduate diploma is online based which is useful as most people completing the diploma are currently working full time. Online study allows one to fit in assignemnts and reading to spare moments during the working week.Online discussion forums are a useful way to share ideas.
the MCQS are very good aspects they keep us engaged in the learning
Close support of my supervisor. Can ring/email anytime. Very helpful. Always available.At the same time having the freedom to plan and do research that I want to do - treated as an equal in this respect.
The set up for studying externally is brilliant, there is no real need to contact lecturers etc if the work is understood
Very flexible and encourages online work and administrations
Offering a broad range of off-campus courses and good associated support services.
Accessibility of academic staff to students, allowing students to test ideas and build confidence
Students are always invited to presentations by staff and other students in the department.Teaching staff often discuss their own research and techniques with the class.
Program outline, facilities, teaching stuff
Through tutorials, essays and encouraging students to apply knowledge by getting into groups and discussing different scenarios.
Communication via email/intranet etc...Having lecturers that are passionate about teaching and translates it well to students.
Assignments are broken down and explained to students very well - when I did my undergrad in Ireland 1991-95 we sat exams once a year! You were expected to go in your final exams and fit a years learning in to a 2 -3 hour exam!! This way of learning - assignement based helps you retain what you have learned and you put effort into your assignments where as for exams you just cram!
ONLINE SUPPORT IS VERY GOODLECTURERS ARE VERY APPROACHABLE
Online study options, practicl aspect eg being able to complete a practicum instead of only research, online programmes are well organised and run effectively
Although it was distance education, it gave me the motivation I needed to work independently.
Ok online teaching, would be better with more students.
BY HAVING VAST CHOICES OF SUBJECTS AND DIFFERENT TIMES AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDING THE CLASSES EVEN IF YOU MISS ANY+ ONLINE MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT UTS ONLINE SO CAN STUDY FROM ANYWHERE WHERE INTERNET IS.I LOVE IT.
Provision for online interaction between students
On-line courses well presented with much emphasis on joining in discussions with other students - good sense of conectedness with others.
THE UNIVERSITY'S FACILITIES LIKE LIBRARIES, ARE VERY HELPFUL. AND EVERY SUBJECT HAS STH RELATED TO GROUP WORK THAT IMPROVE THE COOPERATION OF STUDENTS.
Good facilities including libraries, computer networks & lecture theatres, study support, good administration, public seminars on diverse topics.
Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion and the classroom environment is made interactive.
EXCELLENT ONLINE TUTORIALS, LECTURES AND READINGS. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF LEARNING MATERIALS AVAILABLE ONLINE.
I haven't found any during my time at this institution.
The redesigned course books and computer technology for distance learning.
Putting pressure to force study. In addition, providing access to on-line resources, e.g. Pro-quest and IEEE.
LEARNING By DOING AND STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING
The Health Faculty encourages all student to use the technology to engage with each other and the content of the course. On the other hand, the Business and Law Faculty do not engage this facility at all.
There is a lot of online support, especially blackboard. All lectures are online and in Pharmacy there is very little need to buy textbooks, saving me a lot of money and grief.
PROVIDES LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.WONDERFUL LIBRARY SUPPORT.TUTOR PROMPTLY RESPONDS TO EMAIL OR ONLINE INFORMAL DISCUSSION FORUM
Having the lecture and tutorial in the one 3 hour session. Friendly, approachable lecturers who have sector experience. Guest speakers at lecturers. Good excursions. Good readings. Good use of IT.
Variety of interesting subjects, attracts students from a range of backgrounds, good readings and generally excellent quality staff
MEETING NEW PEOPLE DURING CLASS. I HAVE LEARNT A LOT IN MY MASTERS ESPECIALLY CRITICALLY READING AND WRITING SKILLS.
* EXCELLENT OFF CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES* EASY-TO-FOLLOW, CONSISTENT STUDY GUIDES FOR COURSE UNITS* GREAT ONLINE SERVICES (ESPECIALLY LIBRARY SERVICES)
lecturers being world leaders in their field.
Good use of online resources, such as DSO.
Good lecturers, up to date course content for the most part.
good online capabilities (DSO, forums, discussions)
Some lecturers keep in close contact with students.
Provide a lot of valuabel workshops to students and enrich their social knowledge
Providing various kinds of resources for us to learn effectively. The arrangement of courses are thoughtful and useful.
Lectures in my course are generally open to discussion and opportunity to talk to lecturers about principles that aren't part of the course is very good.
This is an adult learning enviroment and we are treated as such.This allows for good debate and exploration of each of the different experiances Working in groups The current knowlage of the lectures
teaching practical subjects and engaging with outside profession.
Flexibility in courses available, subject options and choices for my MIT degree, convenient location, good access to online resources
understanding of off campus students having to juggle family/work/uni life and being flexible becasue of this
practical industrial education aiming at securing a job to the related degree
Forum questions demand knowledge of the subject. It is evident when people have not done much reading. To get good marks you have to demonstrate that you understand and can argue the subject matter effectively and critically. The tutors are tough when it comes to the academic quality of work and the content of assignments. They mark tough - so it pays to make more of an effort.
Smallgroup discussion and presentation weekly tutotial
Through practical experiences and real world examples.
good team of students to support each other. new and fresh ideas from new subjects
the Masters degrees are smaller in size and help with teacher student interaction
RELATES TO MY WORK. RECOGNISES ADVANCED STANDING FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING.
facilities in the school - everything i would find for my study.
I study via distance so student connect is great esp with the podcasts.
Lectures have worked in the field. Good use of case studies. Willing to explore new learning methods e.g. online simulation games
ON LINE INFORMATION INFORMATIVE AND USUALLY TIMELY
Some lecturers had lessons prepared on powerpoint and audio-files of lectures.
Online learning opportunities, open dialogue with students
I have 2 fantastic leactures. They have made the course so far.
Lots of intereaction in class group assignments. Having already done a Bachelors and graduate diploma from the University of Auckland before starting a job four years ago. Postgraduate makes you apply more real case scenarios with respect theory.
small classesgood suport from staffgood resources and updated information cross classes
engage student on face to face tutorial rather than on line studying
Problem based learing is the best way to learn design.
Distant education is allows for working people to further their interests/professions
There are quite a few interesting graduate courses taught by great academics
Self directedPostgrad - lectures understand that we are already doing full time work and trying to juggle everything
In most of my classes it is smaller class size giving better interaction between lecturer and peers.
On-lie accessibility to such a diverse group of students.Being able to mix up the delivery - e.g. podcasts, texts, on-line materials, discussion boards, group work etc.Encourage reflection of underlying values and help students learn more about themselves through critical thought.
hard to say, maybe good studying enviroment and advanced learning facility.
The best aspects observed include the use and access of blackboard, how easy it is to obtain lectures and notes if anyhting was missed in the lecture. The tutorial groups are very important and helpful. The tutors/supervisors have been exemplorary with their assistance around the clock, whether in the tut or via email.
For me, the fact that most courses have been well-taught and intellectually engaging. For my fellow-students from overseas, the additional support offered is valued.
Certain subjects have deviated away from simply testing how well you remember lecture notes or lecture slides, and instead test how well you understand and apply concepts.
worldwide experience, knowledge, and participation of the academic staff in Cultural Heritage and Museology
Academic staff, library services, online services (for missed lectures, reading resources).
The lecturers are approachable. Class sizes are small enough to allow lecturers to know students, and for students to know other students well.
The teachers are so passionate about what they are teaching, you can tell they love what they are doing, and that they are interested in the students opinions
UTS online is a good resource for facilitation of subjects
They give you some direction of what is required to learn but leave some work up to you to follow up on your own, which although difficult at first enables you to direct your own education and learning experience.
interactive elements - elluminateaccessibility to lecturers onlinescaffolds learning activities - guided approach
Online and internally. Small class sizes allow for great student/lecturer discussion and learning.
The support received from University Staff has helped me engage in my re-entering study. Without their support, I think it would have been very difficult to remain engaged with the work and to not give up when balancing work with study became difficult.
Being off Campus: regular contact with Academic staff through discussion posts. Good off campus library service and advice. Willingness to send information required. Always offers to come to the campus for more help and information.
Some of the lectureres are really good at what they do (although there are some that could learn from them). Using online collaboration such as elluminate is very helpful.
availability of resources, links available for supplimentary learning, ability to undertake lectures in own time.
As an external student - discussion boards, feedback from lecturers, regular online chat rooms
The ability to communicate with other students online and also the quality of the online work and resources.
The rapport between the lecturers and students. The clear guidelines as to what is expected in assignments and the feedback received.
Online tutorials, lectures and materials
Wide range of subject on offer. Fabulous library staff.
Good feedback from teachers. Well structured courses.
The online components really allow for solid communication between student and staff.
Students feel included in activities and events, staff are easily contactable
The interaction through the online DSO discussion with studetns and staff is excellent. Emails are reqplied to quickly also.
Different modes of learning are availble e.g. online and face to face classes
Getting the subject guides at the start of semesters helps
lecturers try their best to initiate students' interests in their topics. Once students are involved, the lecturers act as team members with them to assist students to solve problems conecting theories with real world cases.
Tutorials are helpful in studying, and most tutors are helpful.
good range of teachers who are enthusiastic and know a lot about their subject. help is always available for any questions or queries you may have.
I really appreciate the contact from the DRC and PDS library staff ... always get back asa[ and meet my needs. I have constant contact with the Course Chair and Unit chairs ... every query and spats of insecurity are met with advice and support to the highest level.
Having tutors who have experience in the profession I work in. A focus that is specific to my area of work. Good access via distance learning and good library assistance. A university that appreciates the difficulties related to being in full time work while trying to complete study; and being flexible with this.
the undergrad teaching degrees are excellent.
The feminine approach used through on-line study podcasts which are conversations, rather than lectures. The online discussions with other students forces me to contribute more than I would in a lecture theatre or tutorial, (I would generally stay quiet in the background).
friendly academic staff, plenty learning resources and well organised course plan.
You have lecturers with good communication skills and who inspire and awe (terrify)and amuse the students. The technology is good and works well and has plenty of unused space in Moodle etc which could be made use of if the lecturers led the way IMHO.Please note the low scores I give the university in the contribution section are simply because I already had those skills to a high degree so that unlike many others I had no need to acquire them at WMS.
The use of IT services such as email/cecil and the online use of learning applications such as the library.
special campus for education students, resources to persue on your own, practical resources and experience, networking with those in the field, other students and academic staff for future support.
Continued contact by emailing relevant material, also the lecturers keep the students informed of developments directly to our course or as a pathway to developing other areas of study that may grow counselling practice.
Learning facility and the library, and good teaching staffs
It's early in the course (2nd semester of 4) and my perspective is that of an external student but it comes down to the subjects and lecturers. Semester 1 the subjects were either:a) structured really well (e.g. lots of small pieces of assessement, which made it engaging and offered lots of opportunity for feedback. Which as an external/internet student is really important; orb) provided online real-time activities (like tutes or group assignments via a wiki) that created the connection and engagement with the subjects.
Assessing students by giving them group assigment seems to help very much in learning process, also discussion during Tutorial hours are very useful
Some of the lecturers were engaging even although it was a distance learning subject.
Lecturers who are currently involved in practice
Dıstance education is handled exceptionally well including Blackboard and library services.
The ilectures and online resources. i have found for off campus students provided some condensed workshop style lectures over a couple of consecutive days to be very valuable.
The consortium for the MPH offers a wide range of expertly taught subjects at a cnetral location
Feedback. Support when requested. Challenging assignments.
take economics and business faculty for granted, PASS programe is the best academic advisory that i never had to engage students in learning.
the university provide the excellent environment and rich resources for student and the staff of my university are friendly and helpful.
on-line learning (Moddle), also could discuss with the teacher one-to-one in person
Good online instructional methods and IT support.
logistics are pretty well managed at UTS - makes it easy to study
I consider the university best engages its undergrad students. At postgrad level, interaction leaves a lot to be desired as far as lect/student relations go. Best support has come from adhoc student generated groups which gave supported both social and academic aspects.
More clinical basis in course, good teaching staff who treat you with respect and are encouraging
tutorial, presentation, working in groups ( group projects)
I am not generalizing to all university because I do not other schools, but for my school (Fenner School),the best aspects are: easier access to academic advisors facilitate to solve several doubts and issues; there is strong tradition in learning by doing with field trips and student excursions; we have a dynamic and patient academic skill that helps a lot to international and Australian students.The lecturers from my school they have good way to approach and assist the students, they are also good help to students.
In Law it is the Legal Skills component in each course
Making studying a challenge, not just ticking boxes
Interesting assignments. Good real life practical examples.
good study plan, and ask students to give presentations
Passively directed students to anticipate on further research from reality to interact with present institution
serious academic staff and pefect internet study system and friendly services
Lecturers are accessible. I like the "chat" option with other students, however in some courses more actively used than others. It often depends on the drive of the lecturers.
The regular assignments and tests really help ensure i keep on top of my work. Its also a great way to have student working together and become acquainted.
My supervisor was very helpful in giving advice for further study.
Some subjects have good online discussions on DSO
Enthusiastic and flexible teaching with willingness to adapt to my specific areas of interest.
Good teachers that involve students ind iscussion and teach according to their needs. Only some teachers manage to achieve this.
Quality course materials and teaching staffs.
Different education system indeed open my views.
(business post-graduate diploma) - industry experts, real world examples and problems. Theory foundation overlaid with practical examples and problems.
I am most motivated to learn by approaching deadlines and the need for good results to be able to continue on to Masters study
1. variety of activities2. enthusiasm of academic staff3. personal anecdotes
The University provides challenging assignments that involve working in teams, which has developed my leadership and management skills.
The other students are great. The uni not so much.
Lectures are relevant and mostly enjoyable
There are manny teachers who are expert in particular area, which is good for student who want to echieve their goals.
Quality of lecturers, real-world examples/commercial experience, outstanding school - triple crown accreditation
Really suportive staff with real life experiencepracticum
Good use of online learning resources. Online enrolment system best I have encountered.
Through online mediums such as blackboard and MyUni.Facilities are provided to learn (i.e. new & clean computer labs)
University of Newcastle provides a source of learning which is based on on-line principles. This means that for me as a student I am able to work on and complete a masters degree in a relevant discipline without having to move house for study purposes and
A wider and more flexible approach to when and how studying occurs.
The teaching staff provide a broad range of knowledge, both from an academic viewpoint and a practical viewpoint. It is clear to us students that the teaching staff in the Masters of Industrial and Organisational Psychology course care about us, our caree
The University provides a platform of fixed and personal contact with teaching staff and resources to facilitate the delivery of higher education outcomes.
To have the option to study off-campus via online learning and self-study.
good studying environment and friendly staff
Very professional teachers and good library.
Know friends from different cultural background
Socratic lectures - expectation that the students have prepared and can therefore contribute to the class, for the betterment of everybody.
supportive tutors and libray staff. good facilities
I am off cmpus. The elive seesions are fantastic in making you feel like you are a part of an interactive learning environment. It is almost like you are there in the kecture room.
Being able to study online in my own time
Promoting the self-regulated learning where one needs to find answers to his own questions from intellectual sources - journal. books etc. The system is new to me but it has changed the way I look at learning.
1. Teaching nd library staffs are very helpful. 2. The resources from library is always available.
The information provided is of a high standard and is useful and relevant to both my course of study and to my life beyound university.
Learning outline during the semester to lead a clear study object.
Some teachers provide a huge array of different formats for delivering the same information (eg. recorded online flash lectures - not just reproductions of lecture hall presentations). This is exceedingly helpful for preparing for exams.
Clear, helpful with answering questions, plenty of notes and resources
I'm not overly sure online learning is the ideal learning environment, it is very unengaging I have found, however it is very practical in other ways and convenient for full time workers.
Diversity of students - international students bring different perspectives - have enjoyed how lecturers have engageed with this diversity.Lecturers worked very hard at making lectures interesting, challenging and funny - preferred the 'no power points' a
The university has enthusiastic lecturers who really know there stuff and has several interesting courses on offer in the field of geotechnical engineering
It might sound overy naive, but the uni does not make interesting subjects boring.
The classes and the support measures are excellent, also the majority of the staff and instructures are very helpful and experienced.
Analyse, outline and evaluate by self study
Online Learning option enables participation in Masters while living and working in a regional setting
Teaching content is useful and helpful for future.
Personal contact with academics and technical staff
The tutors are extremely helpful when asking for their advice
Some forums encourage student interaction.
My classes are small and the tutors promote a lot of discussion - however, the class is for post-graduates and is creative in aspect (not academic).
They are advanced in their adoption and use of technology i.e. online learning, knowledge of new technology and on campus facilities. This is a big advantage for students as we leave university and enter the workforce, most of which require an advanced kn
Encouraging internships, student exchange and country tours
flexibility in unit choices, and time - enabling you to study in a time, subject and method which will suit you as an individual. variety in units is good. Exceptional knowledge and understanding from staff is inspiring and engaging. opportunity to engage
Group work, discussion boards postings, online and in class quizes
Lectures and course resources on Moodle.Lectures, Labs , projects generally interesting and well organised Lecturers accessible and helpfulGroup project work covering theoretical concepts and practical components
Doing part time classes, the engagement level by nature will not be high. Possibly, if I attended the classes on main campus, then this engagement could rise.
The subjects are interesting and appear useful. Lectures are interesting and lecturers are experts in the field and can draw on their experience. I am able to choose areas of interest for concentration in assessments. I enjoy the diversity of students I a
Group work, access to assistance (Learning Support)
Encouragement to learn and apply concepts to post university life.
Lecturer quality is excellentAssociated lectures, seminars, workshops (eg Toyota Series)
Having supporting teachers who are eager to impart their knowledge and hear our experiences!
lectures use their own experience to impress students
a passionate and knowledgeable teaching staff
The tutors and lecturers are really well informed and interesting most of the time. Our course head is on the cutting edge of curriculum planning so we feel we are taking part of something new and ground breaking.
Post grad Biology courses engage and challenge me. We spen alot of time simply discussing research and how it applies to what we think.
Providing opportunities for industry based training/internships
The course is very relevant to our future employment
This is difficult as I am studying externally
I've met some great people.I have found a number of subjects engaging, challenging and extremely interesting.Always a sense of achievement when results come in.

Needs improvement
more group projects. and more business projects(since i am an MBA student) like 'making a business plan'.
Students assigned a tutor to who they can go to ask for advice
use tutors who are more current in their thinking - this has only happened on a handful of courses
The exam papers should focus not only on the theory but on application of that theory in the form of case-studies or reports. Every paper should consists of at least 50% case study material or real time business scenarios.Some papers are purely theory based, which helps in testing memory of students rather than concepts.Every subject should include at least one assignment having group presentations to improve communication skills and increase socialisation among different students.
There could be improvement in the way some lectures are delivered. Currently university is tending towards too much on-line lectures where students are not attending lectures but relying on the on-line material. There should be interactive lectures where on-line material should be reduced to encourage students to attend lectures. There should also be less videos particularly long ones - it should be up to the lecturer to deliver the material.
We engage with students effectively at the moment. I can't think of how we can improve things apart form the universiyt hierarchy and governments dropping fees and subsidising education to show that they genuinely appreciate having an educated population who can contribute to the future of our country in a globalised world.
Smaller lecture classes to allow greater participation in the lectures
I am only familiar with the process of doing a masters thesis which has not involved contact with other students or lecturers in the university other than my supervisor. If I wasn't working at the University I wouldn't have to physically be here. For myself I am happy with the masters process. I find my work personally engaging. I'm self motivated. It's not for a career move. Just personal interest.
Presume that not everyone is a technological wizard and may not be in a region (if studying externally) with access to people who can help with the technology required to access the full range of web/internet type services available
Provide students with information about services on and off campus on employment, health and work or study/life balance
Perhaps arrange time every week/month for staff and students to network. There could be more discussion at the department level about learning and career opportunities.
I believe what is done is good. More important is that students themselves take the initiative and engage.
Recruit more experienced and passionate lecturers.
I'm not sure - maybe group work could be organised differently - last semester I was in a group and one particular person did NO work at all! Yet she got the same grade as the rest of us!
MORE CAREER FAIR FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
video/ phone conferences for off campus students
Offer subjects in Trimester 3Allow time to complete larger assignments after coursework ends
Often feel isolated being a distance ed student - some tutors only email to acknowledge assigments submitted. NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!!!!!
WELL CANT THINK OF BECAUSE M SURE THEY ARE DOIN REALLY WELL. STILL IF I HAVE TO THEN WOULD RECOMMEND THE UNIVERSITY TO ENGAGE STUDENTS BY HAVING MORE OPTIONS /MORE INTERACTION ESPECIALLY WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO MAKE THEM FEEL LIKE THEIR HOME COUNTRY.
More timely feedback on assignments.Developing course practices which encourage learner engagement and meaning making rather than just passing the assessments.
Employ a well constructed survey to elicit meaningfull feedback and informantion from students, for this tool is certainly flawed.
Make sure students new to on-line study know where to look for information BEFORE they start the Semester.
THE CONSULTATION TIME COULD BE LONGER AND MORE LIBRARY CLASSES ARE NEEDED. LOTS OF SUBJECTS ARE CONCERN ABOUT THE THEORY, RATHER THAN THE PRACTICAL PROBLEMS.
SPORTS, IDEA DEVELOPMENT, RECOGNITION OF THE PLIGHT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, EVALUATING LECTURERS COURSES CONTINIOUSLY
Perhaps lecturers could be given more leeway te express thier personal opinions more frequently
VIDEO SESSIONS OF LECTURES, NOT JUST AUDIO SO EXTERNAL STUDENTS CAN SEE THE SAME CONTENT AS INTERNAL STUDENTS. GRADUATE SCHOOLS PROGRAM FOR REGIONAL AREAS TOO.
Once a student enroles into a course do not change it for the student until they leave.
Not sure - to be honest the opportunity is probably there but I do not really have the time or incliniation to be engaged as much as I was as an undergraduate.
Better utilisation of the computer technology (Blackboard) to better interact with distance education students. Students would benefit from having questions posted by the tutor throughout the semester that are relevant to the topics being studied each week. Tutors could also facilitate discussions which enable students to share workplace experiences - similar to class discussions. The 'Blackboard' could also be utilised to post intersting news items for comment by students.
Aligning and organizing the courses together in order to enrich the knowledge. As I was surprised some teachers are not aware about what other courses deliver.
MORE INTERACTION WITH STAFF AND STUDENDTS (ACEDAMIC)
As an Off Campus student, I would like to see the university work more with providing the same contact hours as they do for on campus students.
logical websitesBetter informed staffStaff who engage students
increase more communication with international students
The lecture quality of most classes are terrible. Many professors seem to be simply reading off their slides instead of explaining concepts to students in a simple way. I have not seen much improvement in this regard.
Improve support for students with disabilities.
More social events for mature age students (over 40s)
ANU has virtually no online or by corresponedence learning which is very inflexibile and prevents students continuing to study when they move away from Canberra. In my case, I had to travel back to Canberra to study intenstively at my own cost.
AS I CURRENTLY MAINLY UNDERTAKE INTERNSIVE COURSES, IT WOULD BE USEFUL TO HAVE MORE INITIAL CONTACT BY EMAILS OR PRE-COURSE SEMINARS ON WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE CLASS AND HOW TO BEST PREPARE.
NOT MUCH AS I AM A FULL TIME WORKER AND HAVE MET PEOPLE IN NIGHT CLASSES. ON LINE SUBJECTS ARE VERY LONELY AND NEED A LOT OF DISCIPLINE TO DO THE WORK.
a social activity twice a semester with the unit group you are studying with, eg informal coffee date or economic meal date, beginning and end of semester
Hire some teachers who are genuinely interested and passionate about teaching, rather than stroking their own ego.
More tailoring for postgraduate PART TIME students, very focused on full-time, international students.
MAKE IT EASIER TO CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES AND GET THE RIGHT PERSON TO SPEAK TO
Wider emailing from society groups - I have no idea about the societies as they do not update their web pages and I do not attend uni during the day.
ALL lecturers keeping in close contact with students. More regular feedback from lecturers.
Probably provide more internship opportunities to international students
Full-time students normally have to learn 4 units each semester, there are loads of reading every week, I usually feel frustrated when facing such a situation, always try to catch up with the pace of our teachers. If possible, please reduce the study loads. Then, we can be more flexible and motivated to study.
My course is promoted as a course for early to middle career technology professionals, but over 75% of my classmates are full-time students who have never worked in a professional environment. I feel that I have been lied to regarding the nature of my degree and that the university only cares about the full fees I pay to study there.
learning in Tauranga is some times a bit disjointed and we feel like a satelight of the hamilton school , need more work to feel included in the overal university.as most are working 50 hour weeks the school still treats us as if we have only uni work to do. We all have to work and uni place comes after faimly and work. Most of us have funded the course ourselfs and are higly motivated to get this done ,however this is lost at the school mangment level
More social events and take less students for the each class.
SHOW MORE CARE TO STUDENTS IN TERMS OF REPLYING EMAILS IN TIME AND CONSUALT WITH STUDENTS FACE TO FACE
Teaching quality. Some great lecturers, but some not so good.Course structure and curriculum... does not feel like added value for the money spent doing a post graduate degreeEngagement with industry and other institutions in collaborative efforts.Access to more supervisors for projects
provide internship opportunities to international students if available.
It's difficult to suggest ways to improve on-line study. I think Newcastle do as much as possible to ensure the integrity and quality of work. I have never worked to just pass - its up to the individual to make an effort.
Less reading materials, just concentrate on teh essential books and journal
there is probably one or two senior staff members that caused many confusions and distrust among the class. maybe of his busy schedule or lack of ability to keep the class informed on a few instances - this is where some of the students got annoyed and thought about withdrawing the degree.
the course load and assignments and time spent on school work needs to be more realistic on behalf of academic staff
VERY POOR AT ASSISTING AND MANAGING EXTERNAL STUDENTS. VERY RELIANT ON THE INTERNET AND NON-USER FRIENDLY BLACKBOARD COMPUTER SUITE. NO SUPPORT MATERIALS ARE POSTED BY MAIL, HAVE TO DOWNLOAD ALL AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCHING AND NAVIGATION AND BROKEN IT LINKS. UNE HAS A MUCH BETTER SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING EXTERNAL STUDENTS AND QUT COULD LEARN FROM THEIR METHODS! DEFINITELY NOT VALUE FOR MONEY THAT EXTERNAL STUDENTS (WORKING FULL TIME) EXPECT.
the school would try to find something common and interting to build up a bridge between teachers and students/students and students.
Advise us of students studying the course in our locations so we can engage/discuss amongst ourselves about course materials etc
MORE CONNECTION WITH OFF CAMPUR STUDENTS - COURSE ADVICE, SUBJECT SELECTIONMORE ATTENTION TO COMMUNICATION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE CURRICULUM, SUBJECT UPDATES eg. SUBJECT WITHDRAWAL
Less rote learning for exams, including reading large amounts from texts/articles.
Understand at the beginning how they grade papers as it can be quite varied
clearer information about expectations and time on campus requirements
The supporting staff have however have not been as good. Not all. But some have been a long way off the required standard.
More video and more group interaction. Always enhancing lecture notes with the best universities out there. Reseach of various disciplines have to be continous and of international standard.
engaging with more local companies and provide more practical knowledge
students collaboration in putting up their idea together through the right chanel to the responsible authority so that improvement can be done to the services by various faculties.
the time demands on students studying architecture can be too much for the students to hold down part time or casual jobs. Over the last 12 months the 4th year program has gone under huge changes that have greatly improved the course and reduce the rediculous amounts of stress involved. I think by 2011 it will be a better course and little less stressful.
A little more engagement with tutors/students as DE can be very isolated
More support for grad students, more networking amongst grad students organised by the faculty/schools, study groups. Better facilities, social/break areas and study areas
more studios and workshops on academic writing
Ensure all lecturers give individualised feedback on assessments.Greater engagement of lecturers in weekly on-line discussions to ensure they stay focussed on the topic and to re-energise flagging discussions.Provide access to a current list of students so we know if someone in our group drops out (really important so you don't waste time waiting for an email contribution that is never coming). Comprehensive course notes and a list of relevant journal titles for research purposes (note: some do this but not all).
more one to one contact. improve the quality of course program of postgraduate degree.
Only several times has a lecture been a bit repetative or irrelevant to the subject at hand. It is believed that lectures should be clear and direct, otherwise students may lose interest in the lecture, and may leave the lecture.
Better funding would allow the faculty to offer better quality courses, all taught by appropriately qualified staff.My experience has been mixed; subjects taught by academic staff expert in the field were excellent, challenging, informative and interesting. The one subject taught by postgraduate student tutors was incoherent, lacked intellectual development and integrity and is a compulsory part of all MA courses. However the insistence of the university that fee-paying postgraduate students are accepted regardless of whether or not they have the necessary background makes the work of teachers very difficult.
Have more subjects teach and examine how well you apply and understand the theory and conceptual underpinnings of the subject, not just how well you memorise the slides.Change the assessments; most of my subjects have structured the assessments in a similar way: 25% mid-semester multiple choice exam, 15% assignment, 60% final exam. I believe having more assessments of a more equal weight measuring how students apply their knowledge e.g., 10% class participation, 2 x 20% assignments, 20% mid-semester, and a 30% final exam, would give the student and the university a better understanding of the students ability and understanding of the course material.
Use teachers who understand adult teaching principles and know how to engage a class.
have some classes (lectures) and pertenant visits held in other cities where external could better attend
Postgraduate study via University of Sydney was a surpirse to me. There seems to be an overall lack of discipline and there certainly seems to be a level of leniancy applied to international students in the Master of Marketing course. Unfortunately I did not feel the course provided what the outline and interview applied. There is a lack of overall strategic work and far too much focus on pushing students into group work which limits opportunities to really explore areas of interest.
There needs to be more of a connection between the students and the course, I feel like I am just doing classes not a course. More career guidence. Opportunities to study overseas at a post graduate level
More conferences and public lectures. We need to get more foreign speakers in, especially if they're passing through Canberra.
Higher entry level for MBA especially for English
Fail more students to improve the difficulty of the course. Too many students (especially overseas) are passing through the MBA course that will become a bad reflection on the course itself. Prospective employers would be very disappointed with some of the quality of students that are gaining this degree.
Less online work, go back to face to face lectures and tutorials
Encouraging students to interact more and work as teams to help supoort each other. I studied online which felt very lonely and at times unsupported until i spoke with lecturers and discovered other peopel were feeling the same.
working collaboratively is ideal and supportive but can added stress when not face to face and group members unknown. Time to collaborate and do required study and research can be difficult when trying to balance work/study and family.
I think communication can be difficult with the Black Borad system as it is a bit confusing!
Better coordination between subject areas for design projects.
they should make use of more fluent teachers at the university than what they are using now
Better support for off campus students. Very expensive with very little direct input from staff
Improvements for off campus students: more lead up time to the course commencement. Put up the units and outlines at least 3 weeks before starting, not one week, particularly reading material. Need time to get your mind into working in 'isolation'. Time to manage and organise yourself. Off Campus students are off campus for a reason, usually work.
Have those lecturers who are not so interactive learn from those who are.
make on line classes available prior to start of term, to allow students to access study guides and unit overviews to enable some preparatory work.
I think they are doing a pretty good job
Timing of lectures. Many of us doing the same course have a lecture from 8.30-10.30 and another at 4.30 with nothing in between. Much of our work requires the use of a computer and there are frequently none available for use, making it difficult to fill in 6 hours.
A separate enrolments/advice section for external students
Acess to lectures (tapes) for external students. Skype set up for staff so that any issues can be dealt with 'face to face'.
enrollment with more communication eg email update
I dont like the interface of the elearning platform. It is not user friendly
Ensure all assignemtns are sent back even if posted on line and within the specificed 3 week time frame. It is difficult if you begin assessment 2 befoer any feedback from assess 1 is attained.
I feel that people will be passing my course with little to no effort. They are under the 80% attendance in classes which is a hurdle requirement ( some tutors not even taking the role) but still pass?!?!?!. This disengages students like myself who do the readings, and do come to class, because these students will be getting the same degree as me and applying for the same jobs. So to improve i would say to put a stronger expecation on students to attend lectures and tutes, not allow students to enter lectures any later than 5min after the start of it (very distracting). In the specific case of education, let the placements office focus on placing the students who are attending lectures and tutes and getting good marks first.
Lecturers' teaching preparation programs;Link theory into practice.
can think more in the shoes of international students. some courses are designed more concerning Australian background which is difficult for international students to understand.
clearly defined assignment regulations in terms of what is required when handing in external assignments.
more information on what you can do in the future once you leave university to give more direction for how you want to angle your study
I think I would have preferred my course not to have been entirely online. I would have preferred some contact hours.
From my perspective as a DRC assisted student, I cannot even imagine how that could be improved! I am in contact with the teaching staff and at all time feel valued as a student of Deakin
Promoting tertiary education with our employers. Since I work in the field of Health Social Work I am reliant on part funding from my employers who have ambivalent commitment to ensuring social workers access tertiary education, as opposed to those frm the nursing and medical professions.Video-conferenced learning might be another option to keep travel costs etc down for those of us who have to travel long distance to attend uni.
More support for postgrad students especially in what is expected with proposals right through to thesis submission
i feel, it would be quite easy for post graduate students to have their own departmental library for quick reference(atleast some important books on all course subjects). in this way it's very convinient and saves a lot of time.
Have more support material available eg sample essays, presentations, assignments as well as sample exams available for students to learn the correct way to set out, phrase and finish their assignments.Often requirements are very vague about important points and there is no easy way of finding out what is required for the average post-grad student like myself who is academically smart but has no clue about the requirements of current papers and what those requirements look like. A 30 yr gap in education is no joke when joining a student body once more.
Flexibility in taking semesters off needs ALOT of improvement - current system is not good enough for full time workers
Improve the language requirement for enrollment (Chinese students mostly)Less group work
Looks after postgraduate students more.We have already made the effort to come back and study, yet I along with others have received little help in looking for employment.Because I chose to do a PgDip, and not a MSc, I get lost in the middle, and only the MSc students will be looked after. Its a Bias system, and leaves some on their own.
More quality control of curriculum is required. Some lecturers and materials were excellent, others were awful.
Provide more distant learning courses for those of us in full-time work as the IT services available such as Cecil/email/library allow the courses I have done via distant learning to achieve the goals I wanted too.
Better communication between academic and admin staff re processes and expectations.
Sometimes moodle online takes awhile to process information, and also it has glinches in how we produce our information online with others. The words all go to oneside of the page.
the university have good policy to attract students specially oversea students to come to study
The two subjects I am enrolled in now seem to be the complete opposite to the two I was in last semester which exhibited the attributes I outlined in the previous question. These subjects offer nothing but "read the readings" as forms of engagement for external students.This isn't good enough and I'm finding it a real struggle to engage. I must admit, one subject does ask students to write a 1-minute response to the same questions each week, but the shallow nature of the question (what can you write in 1 minute of any depth?) has lead to some fairly shallow responses and it all seems like a waste of time, especically given that neither of the lecturers are participating in or commenting on responses.So in short - more engaging activities for external students please.
Academic forum can help more in engaging students, since they can have discussions which can help them in broaden their learning capabilities.
Have more guest lecturers from businesses that can talk about current issues and ways on resolving them. This helps to apply subjects that are highly theory based with no relevance to the working environment
more face-to-face contact, less internet communication
Better lecturers and easier load in exams
Keeping lecturers teaching techniques up to date, reports back on time with useful feedback.
Better feed back when marking assignments. There has been some inconsistencies in marking. E.g. referencing in one assignment not commented on however referencing carried out the same way in a second assignment and told not the style required by the university and marks deducted accordingly.
Some clarity in processes around the HDR units. Too much confusion.
better teachers and more coordinated coursework
Provide more weekend - full day classes for post grad subjects.
Continue the consortium system for thw MPH
More personal contact for off campus students. Refine use of web 3 processes
university can set a great number of scholarship in every subject to encourage students.
i think university should hold more activities and those activities can make students more practical, creative and innotive.
More in-depth feed back in regard to submitted written assignments.
I currently attend University once weekly for four hours this semester. I suffer with an ongoing medical condition, whereby, my learning span can only tolerate short term learning. 1)Four hours is too long.2) Lack of tutorial support.3) Expectations of me are great.4) I hold down a full-time job and would prefer a two hour block course.5) One on one tutorial more than once per week, rather than four hours in class time.
i wanted to learn through networking with professionals who were studying with me. It turns out that most are overseas students without any work experience.
Have regular semi social events. The lecturing staff should be available and not closeted within their offices with doors closedl
More hands on experience and teaching relevant subjects that relate to the work force. More attention needed on computer skills, drafting and working skills.
professors using up-to-date information & examples and being very well prepared if they want the students' attention.
Better timed classed for part time students in full time work. Lunch time classes are not easily accessible when working, evening classes are better.
to reduce the amount of stuff in every lecture and remove some of the compulsory courses not related to a particular course/
To provide dynamic academic advisors and skills in each school; to provide some sessions and information to student to know to solve some issues and problems related to their courses.
In Law the volume of work is so high it limits the capacity to develop a depth of understanding in any area.
more help on some relative difficult subjects
Implement more Lecturer and Students consultation timeframe other than just direct lecture, identify key issues that link from study to reality to interest students' mind think actively
Tries to cover too much, too fast. Only scratching surface. More in depth study and less spoon-feeding required.
To provide students from different background with relevant techniques, able to match with Bond teaching stile. at the beginning of their degrees.
may set more scholership for students and provide some opportunities for expected graduates which can practice in some correlative companies or institutions
I am happy with the experience. Only thing is as noted in question above, some teachers are move active in engagement than others.
more student and staff interaction i.e. getting to know the student such that they are able to provide recommendation for career and graduate study purposes.
Academic staff take a long time to respond to emailed questions and sometimes don'[t respond at all which can be frustrating at this level of study as there are no on campus requirements making email a very important communication tool.
I find the response time of some lecturers very slow online and this can be rather frustrating.
Some subjects could have a better online system
Improving connection with local students
Making sure you are teaching to the right level in reference to how to use the library/database training etc. Wastes time to teach stuents who have already attended the uni how to use the library website etc.
More realistics / real world subjects appropriate to the chosen course.e.g. Communication, Leadership and Negotiation in sport management course was a waste of time and my funds, as there is very little reference to sport and sport management practices.
Better timetable and course organisation
Assignment feedback should be back to students before they handing in another assignment. So, students could know what they should focus on to make an improvement.
To locate and assign the marks reasonably and firely onto each assignment, including individual work, team work and quizes, final examinations.
would be good to have smaller class sizes and more tutorials, encouraging dialogue about the material. Leaving time in class plan for these discussions. Class groups could also be segmented better based on level of current knowledge and experience so slow
streamline the admin, be aware of the impact of poor advice, admin mistakes
1. make lecturers available on weekends2. better use of technology (instant messaging, chat)
More assignments need to be more work related, for example this year I completed Corporate Finance. I found this subject to be very challenging, because in the real world I would have used Excel to calculate formulas, whereas the assignments and exam requ
Teaching staff who are interested in teaching!
Not assume that everyone is fully computer literate
A point of adminstrative contact who is knowledgeable about the course/program and cares
More interfacing between the two MBA classes -they were kept completely separate - hard to grow network with them. Missed opportunity. However class could have facilitated this on our own to some greater degree but time poor.
encourage them more and make a better educational environment for them
More organised lectures, more time in classes
Keep up with industry trends to recognise that IT skills are not a course you study separately, but are essential in all fields. No IT training provided in a course that relies on multimedia within the industry.
- More efficiency in student - staff feedback and response. - more hands on involvement from staff to assist students to find jobs after the degree.
The research project taken as a subject at the university was messy and gave inconsistent feedback on my work. I did learn alot from the project, however the level of rigour was difficult given I was undertaking another subject and employed in full time w
Consider that people are working, give access to reading materials earlier than the week semester starts. Will never be able to be on schedule due to work committments.Take a leave out of Charles Sturt University distance education. Your website is diffic
As a distance student, more effort to engage electronically (e.g. weekly email drawing attention to focus attention.)
Perhaps encourage students to engage with each other. Perhaps encourage social activities etc.
This is a difficult question for a part time student but I believe the institution could gain and the sudent would gain from more opportunities for one on one engagement but this needs to be done in a focussed way possibly at weekend forums.
To organise general online forums for off-campus students to hold general discussions about study/life/work, etc.
Better behind-the-scenes administration ... nDeva is shocking and the variation in the support provided for each paper is terrible.
Lecturers could be more involved in discussions.
pay more attention to international students because they are doing it tough. And most of them don't feel welcomed because of various issues they confront everyday
I am enrolled in the Doctorate of HEalth and Clinical Psychology. Much of our learning material is not up to date, as the same material is presented year after year, regardless of developments in the profession. Guest lecturers vary in the relevance of ma
as a neophyte, I am overwhelmed. I am enjoying the experience. So far, really great and helpful!
Provide intruction on methods of studying effectively, e.g. giving consultation to those who come from non-English speaking countries.
As an external student I have felt somewhat disadvantaged in some areas of my study - some online materials were not kept up to date and this was problematic on a number or levels.
organize more activities (as cheap as possible!)
Discuss with classmates and group members.
Reduce workload in order to allow overall tension/stress to be reduced so people have time to cover more than the bare bones required for assessable items
I study on line, maybe having a face to face at the beginning to get to know each other.
I would personally love seing my university (especially the linguistics faculty) creating more programmes/ activities where students could use their current skills (e.g. as reserch assistants, tutors etc). I strongly believe that students could learn bett
I would prefer more human contact. Everything is made online, no more face to face dialog, with the other students or with the staff.Too much "English oriented". All books are from American authors, all study cases are from American or British companies.Z
I am a 'part-time' post graduate student with a full time demanding job and a teenage family. It's hard to engage me in the other things the uni does even though I would like to. Am keen to stay 'in touch' with ANU once I have completed my studies b/c kn
Have a more consistent learning progression from entry level courses through to advanced study
When marking students' homework, don't just point out what can be improved, but give the right answer, or a good example the student can emulate.
The level of difficulty and the grading system for the assignments is of very high standard. It, therefore, threaten the students to join the University. However, once you achieve it. You will be very proud of yourself.
One password for accessing libtray DSO and Student connect.Multiple log ins is frustrating
providing more information and opportunity about career.
by spending more on modern laboratory equipment
to make sure that the papers suggestered to the students are the right ones as when you first apply you really don't know what to take and you are excepting that what the university tells you is the best option, which actually may not be.
For my course in particular (journalism), more practical work that will give us the upper hand in obtaining a position in a highly competitive field i.e. shorthand course, a larger choice in language courses, more involvement with regional stations such a
Re-think how the academics are taught to use DSO and engage their students
improve the technical skills of those lecturers who are not confident or competent in online teaching for off campus students. Enforce an (at least) 'next day' policy for staff in responding to off campus students where possible.
not much but to continue with current strategies
Some courses, lecturers too focussed on learning facts and figures. Needs to be real world related - more practical examples and real world projects.
QUT does not design external courses and units well - they assume that on campus units are taught in the same manner as external - this is not the case and needs to be re-evaluated and redesigned.
Understanding some of the extra programs run for full time MBA students, could be a valuable engagement tactic if extended out to part time students.
Ensuring that academic content is relevant to today's workforce
I have had subjects on-line and where lectures are alternate weeks which I am not very keen on, especially when public holidays occur on the lecture days. I think allowing students who want and need the contact hours should be available and would improve
Teleconferencing lectures for POPLHLTH701 doesn't appear to engage many in the class. Easy to not get involved.
No suggestions, am happy with the engagement.
Campus is large with poor parking facilities.
less emphasis on lectures and more time on small tutorial contact.
More allowance given for full time working students and parents in relation to assignments etc.
Guided career advice for Masters students
Provide a web based forum for communication and discussion
more personalised learning, better learning resources outside of class for domestic students. Currently the personal learning and language resources are aimed squarely at international students.
uni asign one advisor to help with study,that connects with all aspect (such as workplace employemnt/information on library, so she/he can refer us to the respective people in charge) rather than we have to find one ourselfsometime we shy to ask advise, b
organised study groups to discuss course materials and assignments; less focus on research essays which are inherently individual and isolating activities
Having come to study after 25 years away from it i found the first semester challenging to get back into the swing of things and i also found the technology quite confronting. I have found 2nd semester so much better as all was increasingly easy.I wonder
less exams. i feel it does not fairly access my abilities. assignments are much more representative. my marks in internal sit in the As but exams in the Bs
better feedback - that is, more prompt and more detailed.
better student unionism. DUSA is rubbish. Needs a huge reform and get the old heads out of it and bring student unionism back to the students.
More structure to DSO discussions, i.e. having "tutorial" type discussions online for off-campus students
Perhaps weekend intensive to meet fellow students & get a general idea of course requirements
Smaller tutorial sizes, more seminar-based classes rather than lectures
Tighten up GradSchool. One hand never seems to know what the other hand is doing which has resulted in lost papers (marked but never returned) and very slow in getting marks and feedback to external students.
Improve Arts Students Centre - which has mixed levels of service and lacks consistency in service delivery. Whilst most people there are helpful - there are one or two that should not be there and are very rude to students.
Off campus study is very isolating. Difficult to grasp the subject.Subjects should all be offered in both on and off campus modes to cater for all types of learning preference.

Major area of study
MASTER OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTESM
VALUE CHAIN MANAGEMENT, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Human Resource Managment & Organisational Development
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
ACCOUNTING; MARKETING; INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages
International law and international Relations

Father occupation
Leading Foreman/ Supervisor - Major Listed Australian Construction Company
Self Employed owning and operating two businesses
SMALL BUSINESS OWNER - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
He had died by my last year at school. He was a carpenter/builder.
General Manager of exporting car company.

Mother occupation
Manager of small building company (took over when father died)