Space Operations - 8624
Program Summary
Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Contact: UNSW Canberra, Student Administrative Services
Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Career: Postgraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Space Operations
Master of Space Operations (Specialisation)
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Program Description
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Program Structure
- ZEIT8009 Global Navigation Systems (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8018 Cyber Defence (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8032 Info. Assurance Principles (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8033 CI Security Policy & Gov (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8219 Satellite Communications (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8221 Spaceborne Imaging Technology (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8230 Requirements Practice (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8231 Test and Evaluation (6 UOC)
- ZEIT8403 Capability Option Analysis (6 UOC)
Academic Rules
1.1 To gain entry into a Masters by coursework program an applicant must:
1.1.1 Have met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours with a major in a cognate area with a major in a same or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
or
1.1.2 Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW in a same or related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
or
1.1.3 Have met the requirements of a three year Bachelor degree in a cognate area at pass level, which includes a major in a same or related discipline, from a recognised tertiary institution, and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience
or
1.1.4 Submit evidence of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or related work experience which is determined by the relevant Program Authority to be acceptable grounds for admission into the degree.
2. Enrolment and Progression
2.1 An application to enrol as a candidate for the degree shall be made on the prescribed form and lodged with Student Administrative Services by the advertised date.
2.2 A candidate for the degree must undertake courses and pass assessment as prescribed by UNSW.
2.3 The program of study shall total a minimum of 48 units of credit.
2.4 The Academic Standing of a candidate shall be reviewed at the end of each session. Movement between levels of academic standing is based on progress, measured by cumulative number of failures.
3. Exit Arrangements
3.1 Students who do not complete the full Master program requirements may exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Space Operations (7353) qualification (24 UOC). Of the four courses, students must have completed a minimum of two core courses and two other courses from the 8624 program.
3.2 For any advanced standing granted on entry into the Masters program, a maximum of 12 UOC advanced standing can be applied to the Graduate Certificate. It is still a requirement that the student complete at least one core course at UNSW.
4. Fees
4.1 A candidate shall pay fees as determined by the UNSW Council.
Faculty Regulations for Postgraduate Coursework Programs
These regulations apply to all postgraduate coursework degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters a postgraduate program in 2017. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.
Please refer to Faculty Regulations information