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Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies (MC-CONTCS) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
About this course
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the social, political, cultural, and economic forces that are shaping contemporary China
- Understand better the ways in which China impacts on the world and the ways the world interacts with China
- Conceptualise theoretical problems and use advanced critical thinking skills to form judgements and arguments from conflicting evidence
- Use advanced information sources to retrieve appropriate information
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills to analyse and assess a range of historical and contemporary issues related to Chinese societies
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete the Master’s should have acquired skills in:
- Leadership and communication
- Critical analysis and creative thinking
- Project management
- Teamwork and professional networking
- Research, writing and communication
Graduate attributes
Students who have successfully completed the Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies will have developed the following attributes:
- Outward looking mindset with an ability to engage critically and effectively with key issues of contemporary concern relating to Chinese societies
- Ability to identify and consider cutting edge academic research and its application to many professional organisations and contexts
- Cross-cultural understanding and ability to consider and appreciate diverse perspectives on key issues and outcomes
- Enhanced perspective concerning the complexity of Chinese societies and contemporary decision-making in the public and private spheres
- In-depth knowledge of the role of China in global politics, including the Asia-Pacific region and Australia's evolving position in it
- Professionally minded, with demonstrable leadership qualities and ability to understand organisational needs and contexts in global operating environments.
Last updated: 9 May 2024