Database management systems are the foundation of the business operations of the organisation. Database management systems must effectively store, access and manipulate data as well as provide data security, data sharing and data integrity. As the database technology advances rapidly, information professionals must not only understand the concepts and principles of database systems but also the associated management issues.
This course delves into the immense multilingual complexity of the USP region. We begin with a geographical overview of where the different groups of languages are spoken, noting the different levels of diversity found in the countries of Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia. We then take a historical view of this diversity, examining how so many languages have come to exist in the region, and considering what Linguistics can tell us about migration patterns and early settlers of the different islands. Finally, we look in detail at the structure of different languages, identifying typical patterns that are found throughout the major Pacific language groups, as well as examining some of the ‘newer’ languages that are now widespread in the region, including Melanesian Pidgin and Fiji Hindi.
This course will be of interest to students from any discipline who want to know more about the fascinating array of languages spoken in our region.Any person studying for a professional degree should have some knowledge of the ethical principles upon which the practice of all professions is based. Students of law in particular require an understanding not only of the organisation, nature, structure, practice and operation of the legal profession, but also an appreciation of the ethics which impact upon their work as lawyers` and their relationship with the community. The duties imposed on the lawyer can be seen as being grounded in ethics. These duties, to the court and to the client, will be considered in this course.
This course aims to provide an understanding of the law relating to the production of evidence in courts and tribunals of first instance in countries of the USP region. This course examines in detail the kinds of evidence, the onus and standard of proof, matters that do not need to be proved, matters that may be proved, matters that may not be proved, evidence that cannot be accepted without corroboration, and evidence that must be accepted with caution and the exclusionary rules and exceptions. This course also considers skills of advocacy relating to and the public policies that underlie the rules of evidence in relation to the production of evidence.
This course aims to provide an understanding of the law relating to the production of evidence in courts and tribunals of first instance in countries of the USP region. This course examines in detail the kinds of evidence, the onus and standard of proof, matters that do not need to be proved, matters that may be proved, matters that may not be proved, evidence that cannot be accepted without corroboration, and evidence that must be accepted with caution and the exclusionary rules and exceptions. This course also considers skills of advocacy relating to and the public policies that underlie the rules of evidence in relation to the production of evidence.
This course aims to provide an understanding of the law relating to the production of evidence in courts and tribunals of first instance in countries of the USP region. This course examines in detail the kinds of evidence, the onus and standard of proof, matters that do not need to be proved, matters that may be proved, matters that may not be proved, evidence that cannot be accepted without corroboration, and evidence that must be accepted with caution and the exclusionary rules and exceptions. This course also considers skills of advocacy relating to and the public policies that underlie the rules of evidence in relation to the production of evidence.
Prerequisites: LW201 & LW202 & LW203 & LW204 & LW205 & LW206
Course Coordinator: To be advised
Continuous Assessment: 100/100
Law Clinic is essentially a course in applied civil procedure. It is conducted at the Community Legal Centre at Emalus Campus, Port Vila and the Community Law Centre, Suva City (where the Centre is co-located with the Legal Aid Commission). Both Legal Centres are fully functioning law firms charged with the provision of legal advice and assistance to, and representation of, clients who cannot afford a private lawyer. Students are trained in legal skills, professional practice and ethics and gain practical experience in a law firm where they are required, under supervision, to interview and take instructions from clients, research and prepare legal advice, manage client files, write letters of advice to clients and correspond with other law firms, draft court documents, brief counsel and attend the Magistrates and Supreme/High Court with their clients. `Law Clinic? is NOT a substitute for the Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP), but students whose home jurisdictions do not require completion of the PDLP will find this unit particularly useful.
Prerequisites: LW201 & LW202 & LW203 & LW204 & LW205 & LW206
Course Coordinator: To be advised
Continuous Assessment: 100/100
Law Clinic is essentially a course in applied civil procedure. It is conducted at the Community Legal Centre at Emalus Campus, Port Vila and the Community Law Centre, Suva City (where the Centre is co-located with the Legal Aid Commission). Both Legal Centres are fully functioning law firms charged with the provision of legal advice and assistance to, and representation of, clients who cannot afford a private lawyer. Students are trained in legal skills, professional practice and ethics and gain practical experience in a law firm where they are required, under supervision, to interview and take instructions from clients, research and prepare legal advice, manage client files, write letters of advice to clients and correspond with other law firms, draft court documents, brief counsel and attend the Magistrates and Supreme/High Court with their clients. `Law Clinic? is NOT a substitute for the Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP), but students whose home jurisdictions do not require completion of the PDLP will find this unit particularly useful.
Prerequisites: LW201 & LW202 & LW203 & LW204 & LW205 & LW206
Course Coordinator: To be advised
Continuous Assessment: 100/100
Law Clinic is essentially a course in applied civil procedure. It is conducted at the Community Legal Centre at Emalus Campus, Port Vila and the Community Law Centre, on Laucala Campus. Suva. Both Legal Centres are fully functioning law firms charged with the provision of legal advice and assistance to, and representation of, clients who cannot afford a private lawyer.
Students are trained in legal skills, professional practice and ethics and gain practical experience in a law firm where they are required, under supervision, to interview and take instructions from clients, research and prepare legal advice, manage client files, write letters of advice to clients and correspond with other law firms, draft court documents, brief counsel and attend the Magistrates and Supreme/High Court with their clients. `Law Clinic? is NOT a substitute for the Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP), but students whose home jurisdictions do not require completion of the PDLP will find this unit particularly useful.
Prerequisites: LW201 & LW202 & LW203 & LW204 & LW205 & LW206
Course Coordinator: To be advised
Continuous Assessment: 100/100
Law Clinic is essentially a course in applied civil procedure. It is conducted at the Community Legal Centre at Emalus Campus, Port Vila and the Community Law Centre, on Laucala Campus. Suva. Both Legal Centres are fully functioning law firms charged with the provision of legal advice and assistance to, and representation of, clients who cannot afford a private lawyer.
Students are trained in legal skills, professional practice and ethics and gain practical experience in a law firm where they are required, under supervision, to interview and take instructions from clients, research and prepare legal advice, manage client files, write letters of advice to clients and correspond with other law firms, draft court documents, brief counsel and attend the Magistrates and Supreme/High Court with their clients. `Law Clinic? is NOT a substitute for the Professional Diploma in Legal Practice (PDLP), but students whose home jurisdictions do not require completion of the PDLP will find this unit particularly useful.
This course is designed to provide access to important topics that may not fit well into the
confines of the traditional trimester-length course format. Some such topics represent recent
breakthroughs in knowledge; they will be taught by USP and distinguished visiting staff from
overseas.
This course is designed to provide access to important topics that may not fit well into the
confines of the traditional trimester-length course format. Some such topics represent recent
breakthroughs in knowledge; they will be taught by USP and distinguished visiting staff from
overseas.
This course is designed to provide access to important topics that may not fit well into the
confines of the traditional trimester-length course format. Some such topics represent recent
breakthroughs in knowledge; they will be taught by USP and distinguished visiting staff from
overseas.
This course is designed to provide access to important topics that may not fit well into the
confines of the traditional trimester-length course format. Some such topics represent recent
breakthroughs in knowledge; they will be taught by USP and distinguished visiting staff from
overseas.
MG201 introduces fundamental concepts in the field of organisational behaviour (OB).
Managers worldwide fully appreciate the significance of OB and how, as a field of study, it assists them in dealing with the challenges facing 21st century organisations through a solid understanding of human behaviour at work, whether it be one;s own or others' behaviour.It is also true that OB is a an interesting and relevant subject because almost all of us are interested in human behaviour and expect to work in some organisation for at least part of our adult lives. Organisations fail or succeed, decline or prosper because of people i.e. because of what people do or do not do every day on the job. Therefore, OB is concerned with the study of what people do in an organisation and how that behaviour affects the performance of the organisation. It is now also recognised that effective organisational behaviour is the foundation, and the effective management and leadership of organisations requires thoughtful application of competencies related to the behaviour of people at work.
MG201 introduces fundamental concepts in the field of organisational behaviour (OB).
Managers worldwide fully appreciate the significance of OB and how, as a field of study, it assists them in dealing with the challenges facing 21st century organisations through a solid understanding of human behaviour at work, whether it be one;s own or others' behaviour.It is also true that OB is a an interesting and relevant subject because almost all of us are interested in human behaviour and expect to work in some organisation for at least part of our adult lives. Organisations fail or succeed, decline or prosper because of people i.e. because of what people do or do not do every day on the job. Therefore, OB is concerned with the study of what people do in an organisation and how that behaviour affects the performance of the organisation. It is now also recognised that effective organisational behaviour is the foundation, and the effective management and leadership of organisations requires thoughtful application of competencies related to the behaviour of people at work.
MG201 introduces fundamental concepts in the field of organisational behaviour (OB).
Managers worldwide fully appreciate the significance of OB and how, as a field of study, it assists them in dealing with the challenges facing 21st century organisations through a solid understanding of human behaviour at work, whether it be one;s own or others' behaviour.It is also true that OB is a an interesting and relevant subject because almost all of us are interested in human behaviour and expect to work in some organisation for at least part of our adult lives. Organisations fail or succeed, decline or prosper because of people i.e. because of what people do or do not do every day on the job. Therefore, OB is concerned with the study of what people do in an organisation and how that behaviour affects the performance of the organisation. It is now also recognised that effective organisational behaviour is the foundation, and the effective management and leadership of organisations requires thoughtful application of competencies related to the behaviour of people at work.
This course introduces the notions and real-world applications associated with commercialization, corporatization and privatization and analyses its consequences. The arguments for and against the various reform endeavours are deliberated upon. These arguments are presented with a global orientation and the practicalities of the models for developing countries or small island states are discoursed. (The course overview has been adapted from Larmour, P.E. (2012). Course outline for MG409: Commercialization, Corporatization & Privatization, The University of the South Pacific, Fiji & Amosa, D, E. (2011). MG409: Commercialization, Corporatization & Privatization, The University of the South Pacific, Fiji and modified for the purpose of the course).
This course enables the students to apply the basic engineering concepts
to practical devices and systems. A number of engineering devices
involve conversion, transfer and transport of energy from one form to
another. The students need to clearly understand the working of these
engineering devices and analyse the energy interaction involved. They
may also need to design simple devices and test them to enhance their
understanding of the subject. This course will provide the students with
an opportunity to apply the basic knowledge of thermo-fluids, gained in
earlier courses, to practical devices and systems. Topics include
internal combustion engines, gas turbines, power cycles and plants, wind
engineering and wind tunnel testing, aerodynamics, turbo-machinery,
analysis of heat transfer in heat exchangers and fins, transient heat
transfer, forced and natural convection.