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DIPLOMA COURSES |
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Study Details |
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| The various courses use a range of methods including lectures, tutorials and practical sessions in computer and language laboratories. |
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| Full-time study time varies between the courses. Students take, on average, five subjects per semester over the duration of a course, although the number of subjects can vary from semester to semester and course to course. |
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| The average number of face-to-face teaching hours is 20/week with a maximum of 24/week. |
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| Students are expected to spend an equivalent time studying outside formal class times. |
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| Average Mark (WAM) |
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| All subjects are given a mark out of 100 at the end of each semester. All marks from all your subjects are then added and averaged at the end of your course. This avarage final mark is called an Average Mark (WAM) and it determines your eligibility for entrance to UTS Bachelor's degrees. Most UTS degrees require a WAM of 60 or above (see specific courses for details) |
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| Assessment Methods |
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| Assessment information for each subject is provided in the first class and may include the following elements: |
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 written assignments |
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| essays, reports and case study analyses |
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| oral and written presentations |
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| project work |
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| tutorials homework |
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| class participation and quizzess |
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| Major assessments are double marked and a student can request to have any failed assessment component remarked. |
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| Class Sizes |
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| An INSEARCH academic lecture comparises 20-100 students; a tutorial 15-24 students;a computer laboratory 15-24 students. |
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| SAMPLE DIPLOMA COURSE TIMETABLE |
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| Monday |
9.00-11.00 |
Tutorial - English for academic purposes |
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13.30-15.30 |
Computer Laboratory |
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15.30-17.30 |
Tutorial-academic communication |
| Tuesday |
9.00-11.00 |
Lecture-financial management |
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13.30-15.30 |
Tutorial-financial accounting |
| Wednesday |
11.00-13.00 |
Revision tutorial (optional) |
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13.30-15.30 |
Tutorial-business communication |
| Thursday |
11.00-13.00 |
Tutorial-financial management |
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13.30-15.30 |
Lecture-business statistics |
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15.30-17.30 |
Tutorial-business statistics |
| Friday |
9.00-11.00 |
Revision tutorial (optional) |
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11.00-13.00 |
Lecture-managing information | |
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Our reputation for excellence is supported by:
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quality teaching |
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small class sizes |
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academic counselling |
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friendly homestays |
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professionally relevant courses |
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cosmopolitan focus | |
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