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Melbourne, Australia

2014 Prospectus for International Students

Postgraduate Coursework, Research and Honours

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This prospectus provides details about RMIT’s Melbourne-based postgraduate programs for international students. For information on programs offered at the Vietnam campuses and other partner universities, visit www.rmit.edu.au . Programs in this prospectus include coursework, research and honours degrees. For details about RMIT’s undergraduate and diploma programs, including certificate programs, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees, please refer to the 2014 Undergraduate and Diploma prospectus for international students.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONRMIT University GPO Box 2476 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia Tel. +61 3 9925 5156 Fax: +61 3 9663 6925

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Contents3 WHY RMIT?

Welcome message from the Vice-Chancellor

Why choose RMIT?

Research and innovation

Global reach

Postgraduate study options

14 STUDENT LIFE

Campuses

Living in Melbourne

Student services

Accommodation

Money matters

22 FEES AND INTAKES

31 PROGRAMS

32 Architecture and building

38 Art and design

46 Business

64 Communication and digital media

70 Community services and social sciences

78 Computing and information technology

86 Education and training

92 Engineering

104 Environment and planning

110 Health and medical sciences

118 Science

127 English at RMIT

128 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

142 HOW TO APPLY

Applying to RMIT

Applying for student visa

144 GLOSSARY

146 INDEX

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the student to check and confirm all general and specific program information prior to lodging an application for enrolment. For the most up-to-date program information, please refer to the RMIT University website. Visit www.rmit.edu.au . RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A.

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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR ¢

RMIT University is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environments.

One of Australia’s original educational institutions, RMIT has forged an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education and high-quality outcome-oriented research. RMIT provides an urban experience and is actively engaged with industry and the community.

The University has three campuses in Melbourne—in the central business district, in Brunswick, and in Bundoora in the city’s northern suburbs—and two campuses in Vietnam—in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. We also offer programs through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia, India and Europe.

RMIT offers over 900 programs. The strong vocational orientation of our programs prepares graduates for employment and active participation in their communities. Programs include industry placements, work experience and the involvement of industry practitioners in teaching.

Collaborating with industry to provide solutions and innovations that deliver real outcomes is an integral part of our teaching, learning and research. Student mobility is actively encouraged through our international partners for student exchange.

As a result, RMIT graduates possess a broad knowledge base, industry-honed skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. This gives them a competitive edge when entering the international job market.

We look forward to welcoming you to our diverse and vibrant community of students.

Professor Margaret Gardner AO RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President

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RMIT Alumni and international leaders » Dr Bob Isherwood Former worldwide Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi

» Wee Leng Koh Vice President, IT Banking, Credit Suisse

» Dr Amanda Barnard Multi–award winning Nanotechnology Scientist» Sotheary Ly Executive Director, Healthcare Centre for Children, Cambodia

¢ WHY CHOOSE RMIT?

Study at an awarded global university At RMIT you will learn how to transform the future—for yourself, your community and your industry. Your degree will be supported by RMIT’s international reputation for excellence.

In 2013, RMIT was ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia and in the top 20 universities worldwide under 50 years old (QS World University Rankings). The University features in the top 100 universities in the world in the areas of Communication and Media Studies, Computer Science and Information Systems, Pharmacy and Pharmacology Studies, Engineering (Civil and Structural), and Accounting and Finance.

Quality research

RMIT is engaged with leading organisations and governments around the world who are partnering to develop practical research outcomes that can transform the way of the future.

Eighty-five per cent of RMIT’s fields of research were rated as world standard or above in the 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia assessment by the Australian Research Council.

RMIT was rated as “well above” or “above” world standard in architecture, clinical sciences, human movement and sports science, pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, medical physiology, engineering (aerospace, mechanical, materials, and electrical and electronic), building, design practice and management, urban and regional planning, applied mathematics,

condensed matter physics, physical chemistry, artificial intelligence and image processing, information systems, visual arts and cultural studies.

Proven employability outcomes

RMIT was ranked 75th in the world by global employers for graduate employability in the 2013 QS World University Rankings. Most of RMIT’s programs are professionally and internationally recognised, which means you can open career doors across the world.

Global industry connections

In engineering, IT, science, health, business, sustainability and design, RMIT is connected to industry world wide. The University has linkages with companies like Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Nestlé, IBM, Deloitte, Alcoa and many more. The real-world focus of many RMIT degrees is extended through opportunities to gain overseas clinical and industry experience.

RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP)

RIIERP is a unique collaboration between students, companies and academics that offers participants the opportunity to undertake 6-month to 12-month placements in some of the world’s most influential organisations. Currently 165 international companies are involved across Europe, Asia and North America.

Student exchange and short study tours

RMIT has exchange partnerships with more than 150 educational institutions across 31 countries, giving you opportunities to broaden your experience through a semester or two abroad. RMIT also offers shorter group study tours and international research projects.

Diversity in the classroom

RMIT is recognised as one of the most internationally diverse universities in the world. With approximately 74 000 students from more than 100 countries, and almost half of its academics born outside of Australia, RMIT will give you one of the most culturally enriching experiences possible.

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RMIT Alumni and international leaders

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The Swanston Academic Building, home to the College of Business at RMIT.

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¢ RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Do you want to transform the future?Meeting the challenges of a research degree is the ultimate way to establish yourself as an expert in your field and showcase your ability for critical thinking and long-term project management: » Develop your own topic and pursue

your own theories.

» Work independently while interacting with experts.

» Have your thesis or project critically reviewed.

» Receive government and industry grants.

» Participate in the commercialisation process.

Masters and doctorates

RMIT’s postgraduate research degrees have strong industry links relevant to the national and global marketplace. Research degrees are offered at two levels—master and doctorate. You may be able to enter at doctoral level if you already hold an honours degree.

Making a difference

RMIT is part of an international research community seeking innovative solutions to address emerging global problems.

RMIT has achieved excellence and global prominence through four internal research structures: » individual researchers in schools

» research groups in schools and colleges

» RMIT research centres

» RMIT research institutes.

The University also participates in cooperative research centres and other national centres of excellence, providing you with the ultimate resources to make a valuable contribution to your field.

www.rmit.edu.au/research

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RMIT’s Joggobot is fast becoming an international sensation. The Joggobot is a flying robot that hovers in front of you as you jog, using a camera that focuses on a design on your T-shirt. It is a project of the Exertion Games Lab within RMIT’s School of Media and Communication.

‘The Joggobot can function in two modes—like having a companion… or like a coach, pushing you a little harder. Our aim is to inspire thinking about how technology, such as robots, can get people excited about being physically active again,’ says Dr Florian ‘Floyd’ Mueller, who is heading up the project.

The Joggobot project explores how robots might make jogging more engaging.

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Research supervisorsRMIT has hundreds of research supervisors listed, all with unique interests and areas of specialisation.For an up-to-date supervisor listing, please refer towww.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch/searchsupervisors .


In partnership with industry and communities throughout the world, RMIT’s four research institutes continue to drive change for a better future.

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RMIT Design Research Institute

Engaging with new design technologies to enhance community and individual life, this institute focuses on the delivery of space, environments, services and products through design methodologies that draw on and guide our needs and wishes.

Research themes: » Customising space

» Rapid manufacture

» Intervention through art

» Geoplaced knowledges

» Urban liveability.

RMIT Global Cities Research Institute

Focusing on a number of carefully chosen cities and their hinterlands in the Asia-Pacific region, this institute engages in cutting-edge and applied research that has real-world consequences for communities, governments and organisations.

Research themes: » Climate change adaptation

» Globalisation and culture

» Community sustainability

» Human security

» Sustainable urban and regional futures.

RMIT Health Innovations Research Institute

The Health Innovations Research Institute seeks to better connect diverse communities around health enterprises to more effectively address the changing needs of biomedical research and society. The theme of this institute is ‘translating fundamental science into better health outcomes’.

Research themes: » Ion channels and transporters as

therapeutic targets

» Metabolism, exercise and disease

» Traditional and complementary medicine

» Biophysics and bioengineering.

RMIT Platform Technologies Research Institute

This institute aims to lead in the integration of smart materials and systems into technologies for the future. Its research focuses on the development of new devices across machine, environmental and biological systems to meet the needs of industry.

Research themes: » Nanomaterials and devices

» Security and safety

» SportzEdge

» Intelligent industrial information technologies.

New housing in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, built after the tsunami.

Rebuilding communities in the wake of disaster

The long-term sociological consequences of disaster relief and recovery are examined in a new book by RMIT University researchers.

The 2004 tsunami had devastating effects on communities in Sri Lanka and India. Drawing on research in these countries, researchers at RMIT have published the most extensive study ever conducted on rebuilding communities after they have been hit by a disaster.

Rebuilding Local Communities in the Wake of Disaster: Social Recovery in Sri Lanka and India (Routledge) offers deep insights and learnings into not just rebuilding bridges, buildings and roads, but also supporting communities to rebuild their lives with dignity.

Scan this code to link to the article on Rebuilding Local Communities in the Wake of Disaster.

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In a pioneering project that demonstrates the possibilities of hydrogen as the clean, renewable fuel of the future, RMIT researchers have produced Australia’s first hydrogen-powered racing car.

Be part of excellenceRMIT University has been ranked in the top five among Australian universities in key research disciplines.


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Find out more about Australia’s first hydrogen-powered racing car, made at RMIT University in collaboration with Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences in Germany.

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The 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment undertaken by the Australian Research Council (ARC) assessed research quality in Australia’s higher education institutions. Research outputs were assessed by discipline to identify research strengths of individual universities and of the sector as a whole.

The ARC assessed more than 8000 RMIT publications and other research outputs dated between 2005 and 2010. At least 85 per cent of these were rated as being ‘world standard’ and above.

RMIT is ranked among the top five universities in Australia for its research in areas such as Architecture, Design Practice, Building, Urban and Regional Planning, Aerospace Engineering and Condensed Matter Physics.

In other disciplines, such as Human Movement, Medical Physiology, Visual Arts, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems, RMIT’s research places it within the top 10.

The ERA assessment results reflect RMIT’s continuing growth as a research institution committed to driving high-quality research. Cutting-edge equipment and new research facilities, including the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and Design Hub, are just two examples of RMIT’s ongoing investment in supporting and inspiring high-impact research outcomes.

As a research candidate, you will be supported to grow your research networks through RMIT’s four research institutes, all of which are involved in Cooperative Research Centres and Centres of Excellence, as well as many collaborations and partnerships with industry and government. RMIT’s commitment to cross-disciplinary research will allow you to broaden the scope and impact of your research.

RMIT continues to attract more of the best and brightest from around the world, strengthening its academic teams to ensure your research is globally connected and inspired in a context of research excellence.

In the ERA 2012 ranking, the quality of RMIT’s research was highlighted as above world standard in 19 disciplines:

» Aerospace Engineering

» Applied Mathematics

» Architecture (well above world standard)

» Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing

» Building

» Clinical Sciences (well above world standard)

» Condensed Matter Physics

» Cultural Studies

» Design Practice and Management

» Electrical and Electronic Engineering

» Human Movement and Sports Science (well above world standard)

» Information Systems

» Materials Engineering

» Mechanical Engineering

» Medical Physiology

» Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

» Physical Chemistry

» Urban and Regional Planning

» Visual Arts and Crafts

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LOS ANGELES (US), BERLIN (GERMANy), KUALA LUMPUR (MALAySIA), MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA), PAPUA NEW GUINEA Research on irregular migrants, involving case studies and in-depth interviews across five countries, has investigated how citizenship is changing in globalising cities.

BLACKSBURG, UNITED STATESIn a collaboration between RMIT and Virginia Tech, a US$1 million grant from the United States Office of Naval Research is supporting research to improve the fire safety of ships.

PLAINFIELD, UNITED STATESAs part of RMIT’s long-running internship program RIIERP, RMIT aerospace engineering students spend a year working on the combat jet F136 engine program as part of the GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team.

SCOTT BASE, ANTARCTICAA world-first project to reduce the environmental impact of an Antarctic base could be replicated across the continent.

MExICO CITy (MExICO), SILE (TURKEy), MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA)A project that aimed to reframe social experience in three urban centres highlighted the role of public art in improving community safety and building trust.

BOGOTA, COLOMBIAIn research exploring new ways of using online video to document aid projects, an interactive documentary prototype was used to document a World Vision program for internally displaced people in Bogota.

MILAN, ITALyRMIT’s top industrial and furniture design graduates have been chosen to show their work at the prestigious Salone Internazionale del Mobile for almost a decade.

GHENT, BELGIUMAn expansion of a pioneering Melbourne-based program, the Ghent Graduate Research Conference supports innovative postgraduate architecture and design research.

GERMANyThrough RMIT’s RIIERP internship program, students can undertake placements with Robert Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart; the Games and Experimental Entertainment Laboratory has a European centre in Karlsruhe; and PhD students can study in Aachen and Ingolstadt.

GRENOBLE, FRANCEMBA (Executive) and other postgraduate business students undertake study intensives on European Management at the Grenoble L’Ecole de Management, one of the top business schools in France.

BARCELONA, SPAINRMIT’s Professor Mark Burry is leading the completion of the La Sagrada Familia—a church under construction since the 1800s.

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAzILFormer residents of an urban slum have moved into new community housing, thanks to a long-term project supported by RMIT that set a new precedent for sustainable slum rehabilitation.

RMIT’s research linkages with some of the world’s leading educational institutions enable you to take your knowledge across borders.Collaborations spread far and wide:

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICAResearch on the occupational disease silicosis among South African gold miners has shed light on the roles of migrant labour, state regulatory authorities and scientists involved in hiding the pandemic.

CHENNAI (INDIA) AND HAMBANTOTA, SAINTHAMARUTHU, SEENIGAMA, AND THIRUKKOVIL (SRI LANKA) An in-depth investigation into social recovery from the 2004 Tsunami focused on five case study sites to evaluate the long-term benefit of disaster aid. INDONESIA

In a partnership with Adidas, researchers are working to advance sustainable manufacturing of sports shoes and clothing by identifying the capabilities and requirements of suppliers in Indonesia.

EAST TIMORWorking with Ireland’s largest aid and humanitarian agency, Concern Worldwide, researchers are examining how and why rural communities in East Timor adopt new technologies.

TRA VINH, VIETNAMTraining and research development to strengthen local resilience to climate change impacts has been the focus of a UN-supported project in the Mekong Delta.

SATKHIRA (BANGLADESH) AND HUE (VIETNAM)Researchers are working to help two secondary cities better understand climate risks and design adaptation guidelines.

SEPON, LAOSMore than 100 local workers have been trained by RMIT in a variety of trades—from automotive to electrical—at the MMG LXML Sepon mine through an innovative apprenticeship program.

HyDERABAD, INDIAEnvironmental and industrial research projects are the focus of a joint research centre established by RMIT and the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology.

TIANjIN, CHINAThe Tianjin Government Leaders Training Program supports the next generation of Tianjin leaders through international training at RMIT.

xUzHOU, CHINA Researchers are collaborating with the China University of Mining and Technology to improve mine safety and support more efficient mining emergency and management services.

SHANGHAI, CHINAThe Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and RMIT’s Global Cities Research Institute worked together to explore the challenges of urbanisation.

GUANGDONG, CHINAChina’s largest Chinese medicine hospital is backing RMIT researchers to help provide better health outcomes for sufferers of emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

BANGALORE, INDIAResearchers are collaborating with ABB on automation software engineering.

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¢ POSTGRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

‘After studying at one of the best universities

in Australia, I feel that I have learnt a lot and

I know that I am ready to join the workforce

and bring new ideas to my workplace.’

Hussain Safar Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)

Graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Medicine)*

*Program has been renamed Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)


Whether you are looking to enter a new field, reach new heights in your current career or develop your own theories, RMIT’s industry-focused programs will prepare you to succeed.

Types of postgraduate study

Honours degrees

» 12 months full-time.

» Designed for graduates who have successfully completed a relevant bachelor degree (or equivalent) of three or more years at a high level of achievement.

» Prepare graduates for independent and effective research in a business or industry setting or for research at master or doctoral level.

Master degree by coursework

» Intensive courses related to specific career areas, ideal for advancing professional expertise and increasing career prospects.

» From 12 to 24 months full-time.

» Structured learning experience through lectures, tutorials and seminars.

» Assessment tasks include essays, presentations, reports and experiments.

» Strong emphasis on networking and interaction with expert teaching and research staff.

Doctor of philosophy (PhD) and master degrees by research

» Designed for graduates who have achieved academic excellence within a particular area and who want to pursue their own theories.

» Up to four years full-time for a doctor of philosophy (PhD) and up to two years full-time for a master degree by research.

» Opportunities to formulate your own research topic and pursue your theories and ideas.

» Innovative research methods help you to explore information at a higher conceptual level.

» Work independently and cooperatively with experts.

Achieve a higher degree of excellence

So which postgraduate qualification is right for you?Choose an honours degree if… » You have achieved highly in your

bachelor degree studies and seek the challenge of focusing your skills and knowledge within an original research project.

» You want to develop advanced research techniques needed to undertake further research at master or PhD level, or enhance your employment prospects.

Choose a master degree by coursework if… » You are a current industry

professional with a bachelor degree and are looking to upgrade your skill set, increase your career and salary prospects, fast-track yourself to the top, or simply want to learn for the pleasure of it.

Choose a research program if… » You have achieved academic

excellence within a particular area and seek to work as a scholar.

» You wish to delve into your field at a higher conceptual level where you will develop and explore your own ideas and bring change to the world through research.

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CampusesWith the opening of the technologically advanced Swanston Academic Building and the environmentally sustainable Design Hub in 2012, RMIT is redefining research, teaching and learning standards globally. This is all part of RMIT’s AU$600 million campus refurbishment.

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Swanston Academic Building.


City campus

RMIT’s main campus is located in the heart of Melbourne, surrounded by the best of everything the city has to offer, from theatres, galleries and restaurants to parks, markets and the State Library of Victoria. The campus is easily accessed by public transport, and its central location in the city makes finding part-time work a lot simpler. The recent refurbishments and new landmark buildings reinforce RMIT’s global reputation as a leader in technology and design.

Brunswick campus

Located just outside of Melbourne’s city centre, Brunswick is popular with Melbourne’s up-and-coming artists, fashion designers and musicians. The area is lined with boutiques, thrift stores and unique cafés to satisfy any taste. The campus is home to many of RMIT’s design disciplines, including fashion, industrial design, textile design and technology, merchandising and product development.

Bundoora campus

The leafy suburb of Bundoora is home to many of RMIT’s engineering, health and medical sciences programs. RMIT’s state-of-the-art facilities are surrounded by large open spaces that provide students with a relaxing environment. The campus features a purpose-built health and medical science laboratory, as well as advanced sporting facilities that include a FIFA-approved soccer pitch, a football oval, an athletics track, and tennis and netball courts.

RMIT Vietnam

RMIT International University Vietnam is Vietnam’s first fully foreign-owned university licensed to operate in its own right. With new facilities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the University offers internationally recognised degrees taught in English, with the same content that is provided in Melbourne. Students from RMIT in Australia can undertake a semester’s study at one of the Vietnam campuses.

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Welcome to the most liveable city in the world

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Melbourne has regularly been voted one of the world’s most liveable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual survey and held the top position for two consecutive years.

It was also ranked fourth in the world, in the 2013 QS Best Student Cities.

Melbourne’s maze of hidden laneways and arcades contains some of the city’s most eclectic cafés, restaurants, boutique art and fashion. you will be captivated by its urban charm.


The Hispanic Latin American Festival held in Johnston Street each year is packed with colour and authentic cuisines.

Celebrating a Chinese festival in Melbourne’s Chinatown.

Melbourne celebrates freedom of expression through its art.

The Australian Open attracts tennis fans from across the world.

Multiculturalism

Melbourne resounds with the influences of more than 230 different nationalities which have contributed to the city’s most popular dining and entertainment destinations. With Chinatown, Little Italy, the Greek Quarter and the Spanish and Latin flavours of Johnston Street to choose from, you will be sure to find a little piece of home.

Arts and culture

Melbourne is home to hundreds of commercial and public art galleries, the Victorian Arts Centre and a vast array of historic theatres. You will discover inspiring street art, private exhibitions and secret galleries.

Sports capital of the world

The calendar is packed full all year round with events including: » Australian Open Tennis Championships

» Australian Formula One Grand Prix

» Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

» Spring Racing Carnival and the famous Melbourne Cup (horseracing)

» Rip Curl Pro Surfing Championships

» Australian Football League (AFL) season from March to September and so many more, including soccer, rugby and cricket.

City of festivals

Melbourne’s annual festival calendar brings the city’s streets and venues alive. Some internationally renowned events include: » Melbourne International Comedy Festival

» Melbourne International Film Festival

» Melbourne Festival (international arts festival)

» L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival

» Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

» Melbourne Writers Festival

» Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

When music festival season hits in September, it is weekend after weekend of camp-outs with the best live bands and DJs—music to your ears!

Public transport

Getting around in Melbourne is easy. Melbourne’s network of trams, trains and buses allows you to explore the entire city and surrounding suburbs from morning to night. RMIT’s campuses are all easily accessible by public transport.

Melbourne style

From vintage thrift shops to Australia’s own original designers to all that’s high tech, there is a store, a style and a price to match everyone’s taste.

RMIT participates in the L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival each year and students are often selected to showcase their designs in front of Australia’s top designers and fashion elite.

Getting to and from RMIT couldn’t be easier with tram and train access right outside the City campus.

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¢ STUDENT SERVICES

As an RMIT student you will have access to:

» international student support» careers and employment

services» disability services and support» financial advice» health services

» housing assistance » legal advice» childcare» personal counselling.

www.rmit.edu.au/students/services

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Mates at RMIT mentoring program

Mates at RMIT is a peer mentoring program that connects new students with a student mentor. The program aims to provide a friendly support network for students where they can grow as they study at RMIT and settle in to living in Melbourne.

When you sign up to Mates at RMIT you will be paired with a mentor who will: » assist you with your studies and with

understanding RMIT’s processes

» involve you in a range of social events and activities before and during your studies

» connect you to useful support services

» support you to develop important life skills.

www.rmit.edu.au/internationalsupport/mates

Sports and recreation

RMIT students can get involved in a broad range of sporting and recreational clubs, compete at regional and national university sporting events or form a team to participate in local community competitions. RMIT has on-campus fitness centres, as well as an athletics track and soccer field at the Bundoora campus. You can also participate in trips to exciting destinations such as the RMIT Mount Buller Ski Lodge.

Arts and culture

RMIT’s free arts program has something for all students across all campuses, no matter what their field of study. There are workshops, classes and exhibitions in the areas of fashion and textiles, visual arts, performing arts, dance, interactive media and so much more.

RMIT Student Union

Located at the City campus, the RMIT Student Union represents and advocates on behalf of the student body. It connects like-minded individuals through support for over 100 student clubs, societies and collectives, as well as student media. Join a club or start your own!

Safety

On-campus security

RMIT has a 24-hour security service with trained officers patrolling the buildings and the University grounds throughout the night. The officers escort students to and from University buildings on request and respond to emergency situations swiftly and efficiently.

www.rmit.edu.au/security

Safety in the city

Melbourne is considered a safe city with a low crime rate. Quality safety measures are in place, including security cameras throughout the city, Safe City taxi ranks and increased police presence after dark. As with every new environment, however, it is important to remain alert and aware of your surroundings.

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Make the most of RMIT

The athletics track is part of the RMIT Bundoora campus west playing fields.

RMIT’s tenpin bowling team.

RMIT Idol singing competition, one of the activities organised by RMIT’s Art and Culture.

Arrange trips around Victoria and elsewhere through RMIT.

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A home away from homeRMIT provides support to all new international students seeking accommodation assistance.

The ‘Housing for students at RMIT’ database has been developed exclusively for RMIT students. It enables you to search for different types of accommodation near your campus.

www.rmit.edu.au/housing

Finding accommodation can be a long process and early planning is essential. Upon your arrival in Melbourne, RMIT Student Wellbeing Advisors are available on every campus to discuss your housing needs.

www.rmit.edu.au/housing

RMIT Village

RMIT Village is a five-minute tram ride from the University and offers the ultimate student experience. It includes internet access, fully furnished apartments, outdoor heated pool, on-site gym, and a lounge and courtyard area. With weekly movie and trivia nights, barbeques and social events, RMIT Village gives you the chance to make new friends in a safe, clean, supportive and modern environment.

Information on the types of rooms available and corresponding rates is on:

www.rmitvillage.com.au

UniLodge

UniLodge properties throughout the central business district are safe, secure and friendly, with each apartment designed for your academic and social needs. Accommodation is in central and convenient locations close to RMIT, with public transport, shops and cafés on your doorstep. UniLodge has a Community Spirit Program designed to offer students a positive sense of security and belonging while developing social and personal relationships.


www.unilodge.com.au

Le Student 8

Located close to the RMIT Bundoora campus, Le Student 8 is your secure base for success in study and a great lifestyle in Melbourne. All the latest technology and services you need to get a head start in your studies are available at the Student Centre, the perfect place for quiet study. You can choose from studio, single (single bed) and double (double bed) rooms, which include LCD TV, bar fridge, microwave, air-conditioning/heating, telephone and internet access, bed, writing desk and chair, built-in wardrobe, and en suite with shower and toilet.

Coin-operated laundries are available for students to use. You also have access to five restaurants and bars, a convenience store, resort-style pool, 24-hour gymnasium, barbeque area and a recreation room.


www.lestudent8.com


MONEY MATTERS ¢

Cost of living

You may be living away from home for the first time and will need to learn how to manage a budget. Living costs can vary according to your circumstances, the type of accommodation you choose, its location, the number of tenants and your lifestyle. RMIT requires students to genuinely commit to maintaining their tuition and living funds for themselves and all dependants staying in Australia.

Establishment costs

Establishment costs are those you will have to pay to set up a house if you are moving from overseas, interstate, a regional area or from your family home.

ITEM COST PER STUDENT IN SHARED ACCOMMODATION (AU$)

HINT

Furniture and household items

$400 – $1000 This cost range assumes that whitegoods are provided.

Utilities/phone connection

$150 – $200 This will vary depending on the provider.

Rental bond (refundable)

City/Brunswick: $600 – $1000

Bundoora: $430 – $600

Rental bond is usually one calendar month’s rent and is therefore more than four weeks’ calculation.

One month’s rent in advance

City/Brunswick: $600 – $1000

Bundoora: $430 – $600

Advance rent as a lump sum payment is common.

Living costs

ITEM COST PER STUDENT IN SHARED ACCOMMODATION PER WEEK (AU$)

HINT

Rent* City/Brunswick: $150 – $250

Bundoora: $120 – $200

The campus you attend and the type of accommodation you are living in will affect the price.

Electricity, gas and water

$30 – $45 Different utility providers charge different rates.

Phone (fixed line) $10 – $15 Mobile phone bills will vary depending on the plan you have.

Internet $0 if pre-paid arrangement or plan

The internet may be included in your accommodation costs, depending on your accommodation type, or it may be part of your mobile phone plan.

Food $80 – $100 Discount supermarkets and local markets can reduce your food bill.

Transport costs Public transport: $33 – $56

Based on a full-fare weekly ticket.

Car: $100 Car costs include registration, insurance, fuel, parking and maintenance.

Recreation/entertainment

$50 – $100 These expenses are highly variable and depend on the choice and frequency of entertainment or hobby.

* Accommodation costs based on advertised share housing available in 2012. Sources: www.study.vic.gov.au/deecd/live/live-in-victoria/en/cost-of-living.cfm www.reiv.com.au/Property-Research/Rental-Data.aspx

Tuition fees

RMIT University may adjust program tuition fees at the beginning of each calendar year to take into account increases in University and program delivery costs. Program tuition fees are invoiced on a semester basis according to the number of courses (subjects) you are enrolled in for that semester. Program tuition fees do not include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), administrative service charges, books, equipment and other materials required to undertake the program or compulsory activities where relevant, such as fieldwork, excursions or laboratory practicals.

www.rmit.edu.au/international/fees

Health insurance

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

The Australian Government requires all international students studying on a student visa to be covered for medical health care with an approved OSHC provider for their entire stay in Australia. Families accompanying students must also have OSHC during their stay. RMIT can organise cover through its preferred provider. You will find details on the web page below. Students with Norwegian National Insurance Scheme cover, Belgian Reciprocal Health Care or Swedish National Board of Student Aid (CSN) are covered for medical expenses in Australia and do not need OSHC.

www.rmit.edu.au/international/health

Employment International students studying in Australia on a student visa have part-time work rights. For current information, refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.

www.immi.gov.au/students

Refund policy

Information regarding RMIT University’s refund policy can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/policies/refunds.

Scholarships

RMIT offers a range of scholarships to current and commencing international students across all fields of study. Scholarships include financial support to students from diverse backgrounds, rewards for academic excellence and full scholarships for research students. Please visit the website to check your eligibility. www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international

Student Services and Amenities Fee

Following changes to Australian Government legislation in 2012, RMIT University has had to introduce a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This will enable the university to provide better services, activities and online facilities for you, from careers and employment services to new and improved arts and sports programs.

All onshore students who are charged a tuition fee by the University will be charged up to a maximum of $273 for SSAF. SSAF rates are determined annually by the Australian Government. For full details visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/ssaf .

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SAUGD STUDABUGRD 018594K International Study Program C W 0.5 year Feb Jul $8 640 25 57 $8 640

SAUGD STUDABUGRD 018594K International Study Program C W 1 year Feb Jul $17 280 57 $17 280

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C W B

ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDINGPROGRAM CODE

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

GC042 GC042P03PM 031176G Graduate Certificate in Project Management C 0.5 year Feb Jul $12 960 25 $13 440 35

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD063 GD063P03PM 031177G Graduate Diploma in Project Management C 1 year Feb Jul $25 920 — $26 880 35

MASTER BY COURSEWORK

MC163 MC163 060829B Master of Architecture C 2 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 34

MC172 MC172 064392E Master of Landscape Architecture C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $26 880 34

MC065 MC065P03PM 013727J Master of Project Management C 1.5 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $26 880 35

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR050 MR050 022559A Master of Applied Science – Property, Construction and Project Management

C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 37

MR056 MR056 074354F Master of Design C 2 years Feb Jul $23 040 — $24 000 36

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)

DR067 DR067 065749F Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Design) C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 36

DR072 DR072 065751A Doctor of Philosophy (Property, Construction and Project Management)

C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 37

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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PROGRAM CAMPUS DURATION INTAKE 2013 TOTAL

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BACHELOR (HONOURS)

BH052 BH052 006591A Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours) C 1 year Feb $23 040 — $24 000 40


GC045 GC045 022046D Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 520 20 25 $12 000 40

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD070 GD070 022047C Graduate Diploma in Art in Public Space C 1 year Feb Jul $23 040 20 $24 000 40

GD028 GD028P8 061672K Graduate Diploma in Arts Management C 1 year Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 40

GD177 GD177 075632C Graduate Diploma in Communication Design C 1 year Feb $22 080 — $23 040 41

GD071 GD071 012371G Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 20 $23 040 43


MC079 MC079 022048B Master of Arts (Art in Public Space) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $23 040 20 $24 000 40

MC034 MC034P8 061673J Master of Arts (Arts Management) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 40

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

EL000 EIEB 076734M IELTS Preparation (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced) C 5 weeks — $405 74 $405

EL000 EAP 076733A English for Academic Purposes (Elementary toAdvanced Plus)

C 4–55 weeks

— $405 74 $405

C

C

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NOTES INDICATIVE 2014 WEEKLY FEE

(AU$)


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MC184 MC184 075633B Master of Communication Design C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 41

MC142 MC142AIM 058384M Master of Creative Media (Animation and Interactive Media) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $23 040 — $24 000 67

MC164 MC164 061110M Master of Fashion and Textiles W 1.5 years Feb Jul $23 040 44 $24 000 42

MC078 MC078 022049A Master of Fine Art C 1 year Feb $24 480 — $27 360 43

MAsTer By reseArCh

MR058 Mr058 007463A Master of Arts – Fine Art C 2 years Feb Jul $23 040 — $24 000 44

MR068 Mr068 007464M Master of Arts – Textile Design W 2 years Feb Jul $23 040 — $24 000 44

MR069 Mr069 026029F Master of Technology – Textiles W 2 years Feb Jul $24 000 — $25 920 45

DoCTor oF PhIlosoPhy (PhD)

DR070 Dr070 065692G Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Media) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 000 — $25 920 69

DR068 Dr068 065813C Doctor of Philosophy (Fine Art) C 4 years Feb Jul $23 040 — $24 000 44

DR074 Dr074 065722F Doctor of Philosophy (Textiles) W 4 years Feb Jul $23 040 — $24 000 45

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C

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C

C

W

W

C

C

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BAChelor (honours)

BH039 Bh039P6 039483K Bachelor of Business (economics and Finance) (honours) C 1 year Feb $23 040 — $24 960 48

BH064 Bh064 064712e Bachelor of Business (honours) C 1 year Feb $23 040 — $24 960 48

GrADuATe DIPloMA

gD120 GD120P12 074918G Graduate Diploma in statistics and operations research C 1 year Feb Jul $22,080 — $23 040 58

MAsTer By CourseWorK

MC122 MC122P12 074920C Master of Analytics C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 49

MC104 MC104P6 020938F Master of Business (Property) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $24 000 — $24 960 57

MC199 MC199 077514D Master of Business Administration C 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $32 640 49

MC199 MC199eXe 077514D Master of Business Administration C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 87 $32 640 49

MC162 MC162 058615A Master of Business Administration (executive) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $32 640 50

MC200 MC200 077515C Master of Business Information Technology C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $27 840 51

MC200 MC200eXe 077515C Master of Business Information Technology C 1.5 years Feb Jul $25 920 87 $27 840 51

MC205 MC205 077517A Master of Commerce C 2 years Feb Jul $26 880 — $28 800 53

MC205 MC205eXe 077517A Master of Commerce C 1.5 years Feb Jul $26 880 87 $28 800 53

MC201 MC201 077516B Master of Finance C 2 years Feb Jul $26 880 — $27 840 53

MC201 MC201eXe 077516B Master of Finance C 1.5 years Feb Jul $26 880 87 $27 840 53

MC196 MC196 077511G Master of Information Management C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $27 840 55

MC196 MC196eXe 077511G Master of Information Management C 1.5 years Feb Jul $25 920 87 $27 840 55

MC192 MC192 078875D Master of International Business C 2 years Feb Jul $26 880 87 $28 800

MC192 MC192eXe 078875D Master of International Business 1.5 years Feb Jul $26 880 87 $28 800

MC197 MC197 077512F Master of Marketing C 2 years Feb Jul $26 880 — $28 800 55

MC197 MC197eXe 077512F Master of Marketing C 1.5 years Feb Jul $26 880 87 $28 800 55

MC194 MC194 077509A Master of Professional Accounting C 2 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 56

MC194 MC194eXe 077509A Master of Professional Accounting C 1.5 years Feb Jul $27 840 87 $28 800 56

MC004 MC004P12 074919G Master of statistics and operations research C 2 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 58

MC195 MC195 077510G Master of strategic Procurement C 2 years Feb Jul $26 880 — $28 800 58

MC195 MC195eXe 077510G Master of strategic Procurement C 1.5 years Feb Jul $26 880 87 $28 800 58

MC198 MC198 077513e Master of supply Chain and logistics Management C 2 years Feb Jul $26 880 — $28 800 59

MC198 MC198eXe 077513e Master of supply Chain and logistics Management C 1.5 years Feb Jul $26 880 87 $28 800 59

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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C

C

C

C

C

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C

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MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR072 MR072 002724C Master of Business – Accountancy C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $24 000 60

MR081 MR081 002724C Master of Business – Business C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $24 000 61

MR076 MR076 002724C Master of Business – Business Computing C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $24 000 61

MR075 MR075 002724C Master of Business – Economics and Finance C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $24 000 61

MR079 MR079 002724C Master of Business – Logistics C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $24 000 62

MR073 MR073 002724C Master of Business – Management C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $24 000 62

MR078 MR078 002724C Master of Business – Marketing C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $24 000 62


DR075 DR075 065710K Doctor of Philosophy (Accountancy) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $25 920 60

DR077 DR077 065715E Doctor of Philosophy (Business Information Systems) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $25 920 61

DR076 DR076 065719A Doctor of Philosophy (Business) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $25 920 61

DR078 DR078 065714F Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Finance) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $25 920 61

DR079 DR079 065718B Doctor of Philosophy (Logistics) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $25 920 62

DR080 DR080 065713G Doctor of Philosophy (Management) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $25 920 62

DR104 DR104 065727A Doctor of Philosophy (Statistics and Operations Research) C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 126

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

BACHELOR (HONOURS)

BH060 BH060 055811K Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) (Honours) C 1 year Feb $20 160 — $21 120 72

BH049 BH049 049567A Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) (Honours) C 1 year Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 72


GC078 GC078 049468D Graduate Certificate in Environment and Planning C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 040 25 $11 520 106

GC079 GC079 049401A Graduate Certificate in International Development C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 040 25 $11 520 73

GC137 GC137 061259A Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting Studies C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 040 25 $11 520 75

C

C

C

C

C

BACHELOR (HONOURS)

BH066 BH066 074925J Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours) C 1 year Feb $22 080 — $23 040 66


GC076 GC076 040968A Graduate Certificate in Advertising C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 040 25 $11 520 66

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD130 GD130 040969M Graduate Diploma in Advertising C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 66

GD074 GD074P5 012959A Graduate Diploma in Journalism C 1 year Feb $18 240 — $19 200 68

GD180 GD180 077562G Graduate Diploma in Media C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 68


MC130 MC130P12 075396K Master of Advertising C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 66

MC080 MC080P8 061182F Master of Communication C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 67

MC142 MC142AIM 058384M Master of Creative Media (Animation and Interactive Media) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $23 040 — $24 000 67

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR071 MR071 001530K Master of Arts – Communication Studies C 2 years Feb Jul $21 120 — $21 120 68


DR069 DR069 065815A Doctor of Philosophy (Communication Studies) C 4 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $24 000 69

DR070 DR070 065692G Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Media) C 4 years Feb Jul $24 000 — $25 920 69

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD137 GD137 068688A Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 72

GD125 GD125 049467E Graduate Diploma in Environment and Planning C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 106

GD066 GD066 049400B Graduate Diploma in International Development C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 73

GD168 GD168 061260G Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting Studies C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 75


MC137 MC137 068689M Master of Social Science (Criminal Justice Administration) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 72

MC072 MC072 029759C Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 106

MC073 MC073 035362G Master of Social Science (International Development) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 73

MC074 MC074 015625K Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)

C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 107

MC075 MC075 029760K Master of Social Science (Policy and Human Services) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 74

MC167 MC167 061186B Master of Social Science (Translating and Interpreting Studies)

C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 75

MC150 MC150 058234C Master of Social Work C 2 years Feb $22 080 — $23 040 76

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR057 MR057 012965C Master of Social Science C 2 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 76


DR073 DR073 065752M Doctor of Philosophy (Global Studies, Social Science and Planning)

C 4 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 76

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

BACHELOR (HONOURS)

BH013 BH013P9 064395B Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) C 1 year Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 80


GC110 GC110 050938B Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Research C 0.5 year Feb Jul $13 920 25 $14 400 81

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD055 GD055P9 065134D Graduate Diploma in Computing C 1 year Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 82

GD057 GD057 036096A Graduate Diploma in Information Technology C 1 year Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 83

GD059 GD059 034899D Graduate Diploma in Internet and Web Computing C 1 year Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 84


MC159 MC159 055526D Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance)

C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $25 920 82

MC200 MC200 077515C Master of Business Information Technology C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — 27 840 51

MC200 MC200EXE 077515C Master of Business Information Technology C 1.5 years Feb Jul $25 920 87 27 840 51

MC060 MC060STD9 065129A Master of Computer Science C 2 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 80

MC062 MC062P9 065136B Master of Computing C 1.5 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 82

MC196 MC196 077511G Master of Information Management C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $27 840 55

MC196 MC196EXE 077511G Master of Information Management C 1.5 years Feb Jul $25 920 87 $27 840 55

MC061 MC061P9 065135C Master of Information Technology C 1.5 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 83

MC063 MC063 034900E Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 84

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR033 MR033 066338F Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering C 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102


DR089 DR089 065728M Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science) C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 85

DR093 DR093 065723E Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering) C 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGyPROGRAM CODE

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BACHELOR (HONOURS)

BH060 BH060 055811K Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) (Honours) C 1 year Feb $20 160 — $21 120 72

BH049 BH049 049567A Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) (Honours) C 1 year Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 72



GC079 GC079 049401A Graduate Certificate in International Development C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 040 25 $11 520 73

GC137 GC137 061259A Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting Studies C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 040 25 $11 520 75

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C

C

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GC026 GC026P8 061667G Graduate Certificate in Aviation Industry Management C 0.5 year Feb $15 840 25 $15 840 94

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD042 GD042P8 061668F Graduate Diploma in Aviation Industry Management C 1 year Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 94

GD049 GD049 029677E Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management C 1 year Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 96

GD040 GD040 018595J Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network Engineering

C 1 year Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 100


MC045 MC045P8 061669E Master of Aviation Industry Management C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 94

MC180 MC180 072752G Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) C 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 94

MC176 MC176 068164G Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 95

MC043 MC043 025456F Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 96

MC054 MC054 022248E Master of Engineering (Integrated Logistics Management) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 97

MC160 MC160 060517G Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 98

MC052 MC052 024382E Master of Engineering (Management) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31,680 96

MC001 MC001 017512C Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 29 $31 680 98

MC149 MC149 053363A Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 108

MC042 MC042 018597G Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)

C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 100

MC190 MC190 077365A Master of Science (International Sports Technology) B 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 99

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

B


GC020 GC020 063582G Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning B 0.5 year Feb Jul $10 080 25 $10 560 91

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD037 GD037P12 074921B Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education and Training

C 1 year Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 88

GD034 GD034P04 066337G Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching B 1 year Feb $20 160 — $21 120 88

GD108 GD108P05 012380F Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) B 1 year Feb $20 160 11 $21 120 89

GD109 GD109P05 042831B Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) B 1 year Feb $20 160 73 $21 120 89

GD110 GD110P05 019079K Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) B 1 year Feb $20 160 73 $21 120 90

GD031 GD031 030991G Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management

C 1 year Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 90


MC039 MC039P8 060831G Master of Education C 1.5 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 88

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR018 MR018 012978J Master of Education B 2 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 91


DR071 DR071 065720G Doctor of Philosophy (Education) B 4 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 91

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GC106 GC106 071872G Graduate Certificate in International Urban and Environmental Management

C 0.5 year Feb Jul $11 040 25 $11 520 107

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD125 GD125 049467E Graduate Diploma in Environment and Planning C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 106

GD067 GD067 071873G Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environmental Management

C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 107


MC058 MC058 023208E Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $25 920 123


MC191 MC191 077662C Master of Environmental Science and Technology C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $31 680 106

MC072 MC072 029759C Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 106

MC074 MC074 015625K Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)

C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 107

MC153 MC153 071305F Master of Sustainable Practice C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 108

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR044 MR044 007472M Master of Applied Science – Land Information C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 125

MR032 MR032 002727M Master of Engineering – Environmental Engineering C 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102


DR096 DR096 065724D Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering) C 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

DR073 DR073 065752M Doctor of Philosophy (Global Studies, Social Science and Planning)

C 4 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 76

DR105 DR105 065691G Doctor of Philosophy (Land Information) C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 125

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

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MR025 MR025 002727M Master of Engineering – Chemical Engineering C 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 101

MR029 MR029 002727M Master of Engineering – Civil Engineering C 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

MR033 MR033 066338F Master of Engineering – Electrical and Computer Engineering C 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

MR032 MR032 002727M Master of Engineering – Environmental Engineering C 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

MR000 MR000 002727M Master of Engineering – Manufacturing Systems B 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 103

MR035 MR035 002727M Master of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering B 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 103

MR037 MR037 002727M Master of Engineering – Aerospace/Systems Engineering B 2 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 100


DR090 DR090 065822B Doctor of Philosophy (Aerospace Engineering) B 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 100

DR091 DR091 065726B Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering) C 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 101

DR092 DR092 065725C Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) C 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

DR093 DR093 065723E Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering) C 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

DR096 DR096 065724D Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering) C 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 102

DR098 DR098 065693F Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing Systems) B 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 103

DR099 DR099 065697B Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) B 4 years Feb Jul $29 760 — $31 680 103

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GC026 GC026P8 061667G Graduate Certificate in Aviation Industry Management C 0.5 year Feb $15 840 25 $15 840 94

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD042 GD042P8 061668F Graduate Diploma in Aviation Industry Management C 1 year Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 94

GD049 GD049 029677E Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management C 1 year Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 96

GD040 GD040 018595J Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network Engineering

C 1 year Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 100


MC045 MC045P8 061669E Master of Aviation Industry Management C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 94

MC180 MC180 072752G Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) C 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 94

MC176 MC176 068164G Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 95

MC043 MC043 025456F Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 96

MC054 MC054 022248E Master of Engineering (Integrated Logistics Management) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 97

MC160 MC160 060517G Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 98

MC052 MC052 024382E Master of Engineering (Management) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31,680 96

MC001 MC001 017512C Master of Engineering (Manufacturing) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $31 680 29 $31 680 98


MC042 MC042 018597G Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)

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MC190 MC190 077365A Master of Science (International Sports Technology) B 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 99

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GD037 GD037P12 074921B Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education and Training

C 1 year Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 88

GD034 GD034P04 066337G Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching B 1 year Feb $20 160 — $21 120 88

GD108 GD108P05 012380F Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) B 1 year Feb $20 160 11 $21 120 89

GD109 GD109P05 042831B Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) B 1 year Feb $20 160 73 $21 120 89

GD110 GD110P05 019079K Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) B 1 year Feb $20 160 73 $21 120 90

GD031 GD031 030991G Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management

C 1 year Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 90


MC039 MC039P8 060831G Master of Education C 1.5 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 88

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR018 MR018 012978J Master of Education B 2 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 91


DR071 DR071 065720G Doctor of Philosophy (Education) B 4 years Feb Jul $20 160 — $21 120 91

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BH010 BH010P9 069565D Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) (Honours) C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 120


GC124 GC124 045505C Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology) C 0.5 year Feb Jul $15 360 22 25 $15 840 121

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD101 GD101P03 045508M Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology C 1 year Feb Jul $30 720 22 $31 680 120

GD157 GD157 055290G Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)

C 1 year Feb Jul $30 720 22 $31 680 122

GD132 GD132 043048F Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology C 1 year Feb Jul $30 720 48 $31 680 122

GD120 GD120P12 074918G Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Operations Research C 1 year Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 58

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BH033 BH033 025465E Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Honours) B 1 year Feb $30 720 — $31 680 112

BH000 BH000 037200J Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) B 1 year Feb $27 840 — $28 800 112

BH059 BH059P12 074924K Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) (Honours)

B 1 year Feb $30 720 — $31 680 112


GC124 GC124 045505C Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology) C 0.5 year Feb Jul $15 360 22 25 $15 840 121

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GD102 GD102P04LM 048258M Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine B 1 year Feb $30 720 — $31 680 114

GD158 GD158 073315K Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing B 1 year Feb Jul $19 200 11 $23 040 114


MC154 MC154 045513C Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology) C 2 years Feb Jul $30 720 22 $31 680 121

MC143 MC143 050401B Master of Clinical Chiropractic B 2 years Feb $31 680 35 $31 680 113

MC158 MC158 056171G Master of Laboratory Medicine B 2 years Feb Jul $30 720 44 $31 680 114

MC002 MC002 037955K Master of Psychology B 2 years Feb $27 840 11 $28,800 114

MASTER BY RESEARCH

MR015 MR015 019084B Master of Applied Science – Chinese Medicine B 2 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 115


DR082 DR082 075127J Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Science) B 4 years Feb Jul $30 720 — $31 680 115

DR088 DR088 065700A Doctor of Philosophy (Chiropractic, Osteopathic and Chinese Medicine)

B 4 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 116

DR101 DR101 065721G Doctor of Philosophy (Human Movement) B 4 years Feb Jul $30 720 — $31 680 116

DR086 DR086 065702K Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Laboratory Science) B 4 years Feb Jul $30 720 — $31 680 116

DR087 DR087 065701M Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Radiations Science) B 4 years Feb Jul $30 720 — $31 680 117

DR103 DR103 065698A Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) B 4 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 117

DR107 DR107 065730F Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology and Disability) B 4 years Feb Jul $27 840 — $28 800 117

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MC122 MC122P12 074920C Master of Analytics C 1.5 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 49

MC133 MC133 043049e Master of Applied science (Food science and Technology) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $30 720 48 $31 680 122

MC058 MC058 023208e Master of Applied science (Geospatial Information) C 1.5 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $25 920 123

MC159 MC159 055526D Master of Applied science (Information security and Assurance)

C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $25 920 82

MC111 MC111P03 045512D Master of Biotechnology C 2 years Feb Jul $30 720 22 $31 680 120

MC154 MC154 045513C Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology) C 2 years Feb Jul $30 720 22 $31 680 114

MC156 MC156 045515A Master of Biotechnology (Food Microbiology) C 2 years Feb Jul $30 720 22 $31 680 122

MC157 MC157 055291G Master of Biotechnology (Food science and Technology) C 2 years Feb Jul $30 720 22 $31 680 122

MC191 MC191 077662C Master of environmental science and Technology C 2 years Feb Jul $24 960 — $31 680 106

MC190 MC190 077365A Master of science (International sports Technology) B 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 99

MC004 MC004P12 074919G Master of statistics and operations research C 2 years Feb Jul $22 080 — $23 040 58

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MR082 Mr082 007468G Master of Applied science – Applied Biology and Biotechnology

B 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 124

MR039 Mr039 001532G Master of Applied science – Applied Chemistry C 2 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 124

MR044 Mr044 007472M Master of Applied science – land Information C 2 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 125

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DR085 Dr085 065729K Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology and Biotechnology) B 4 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 124

DR083 Dr083 065688C Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Chemistry) C 4 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 124

DR084 Dr084 065689B Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Physics) C 4 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 124

Dr082 Dr082 075127J Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical science) B 4 years Feb Jul $30 720 — $31 680 115

DR100 Dr100 065816M Doctor of Philosophy (Food science) C 4 years Feb Jul $31 680 — $31 680 125

DR105 Dr105 065691G Doctor of Philosophy (land Information) C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 125

DR102 Dr102 065690J Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics) C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 125

DR104 Dr104 065727A Doctor of Philosophy (statistics and operations research) C 4 years Feb Jul $25 920 — $28 800 126

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NOTES11 This program includes a professional work placement.

20 This program incurs additional costs.

22 A part of this program will be taught at the rMIT Bundoora campus.

25 Please note that the fee advertised is for the actual program duration.

29 some laboratory sessions may be conducted at rMIT Bundoora campus east.

35 This program requires students to have completed BP187 Bachelor of health science (Chiropractic).

44 A part of this program will be taught at the rMIT City campus.

48 July intake is only available to applicants who can provide evidence of Microbiological studies in their Bachelor degree. A syllabus or copies of exam papers must be supplied with their application.

57 The fee advertised applies regardless of whether a student enrols in 36 or 48 credit points in a semester.

73 A ‘Working with Children Check’ is required prior to commencing this program.

74 english language programs are offered by rMIT english Worldwide (reW) (CrICos Provider Code 01912G). The enrolment fee is $230.

87 This program is two years in duration. students starting this program in 2014 can choose to complete the program in 1.5 years and will be offered exemptions for the following courses: » Management 1 – Managing People » Accounting for Management Decisions » Global Business and social Technology: A Case study Approach » Business and Government in the Global Context.

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For details on additional costs, please visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/other .

The program and fees information applies to students commencing programs between 1 January and 31 December of selected academic year.

All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AU$) and apply to RMIT University Australian campuses only.

Fees are held constant for each calendar year and RMIT may increase the fees by an amount that will not exceed 7.5% each year (subject to rounding). For Higher Education fees, tuition fees are rounded up to the nearest $10.00 per credit point increment, and so the actual fee increase may exceed 7.5%. Similarly, for VET/TAFE students the program 2014 Indicative Annual Fees are rounded to the nearest $250, and so the actual fee increase may exceed 7.5%.

Fee increases are applied at the beginning of each calendar year; therefore commencing mid year students will find that the total cost of their program will be slightly higher than if they had commenced in February.

Fees are invoiced on a semester basis based on the enrolled course load for that particular semester, except for in the following two sectors:

» English Language—fees are charged at a weekly rate.

» Foundation Studies and Victorian Certificate of Education students are charged a flat semester fee.

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Develop solutions to the challenges of built and natural environments

‘Studying Landscape Architecture has developed my interest and

appreciation for all forms of design. I was given the opportunity

to take part in a multidisciplinary studio in Vietnam.

‘The studio focused on issues surrounding climate change,

science and ethics and required the students to develop

forward-thinking strategies to help alleviate the environmental

pressures in Vietnam.’

Stephanie KumarMaster of Landscape Architecture


Architecture and building

Islands to treasure

Left: A concept image of the Jiaoshan Islands eco-resort being developed by OUTR. Above: A bird’s-eye view of the plan.

RMIT University’s Office of Urban Transformations Research (OUTR) organised ‘Urban Realities’, a Landscape Urbanism 3 Day Design Challenge.

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A self-sustaining resort will help save one of China’s most important lakes and lead the way for a new model of urban development.

Taihu’s famed three treasures consist of silverfish, white shrimps and crabs—delicacies plentiful in China’s third-largest freshwater lake, Taihu. An hour from Shanghai, the lake also supplies water to about 30 million people, but suffers from outbreaks of cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae.

Associate Professor Rosalea Monacella and Craig Douglas from RMIT’s School of Architecture and Design are working with global engineers Arup to develop a radical urban model for an eco-resort in the Jiaoshan Islands at Taihu Lake.

‘The Chinese authorities have given us a brief to be world-leading in all aspects of the design of an alternative sustainable urban model and, in doing so, produce an exemplary outcome that would become a benchmark for development in the region and set standards in world practice,’ Monacella said.

The team has developed a master plan around self-sustainability, water harvesting, recycling, low-impact construction and mass off-site customisation of building elements. The plan retains much of the fishing and orchard industry on the existing main island and will use it as a filtering device to clean the lake water. The resort will have the ability to generate its own alternative and renewable energy source and to run a self-sustained supply network. It will manage, use and recycle its own sewage and waste, and supply its own water through systematic collection, regeneration, storage and distribution.

The project is being run by the Office of Urban Transformations Research (OUTR), a research network of RMIT professionals, for Wujin Taihu-Bay Tourism Resort Commission, Changzhou Municipality.

RMIT is globally recognised for its distinguished contributions to the field of architecture and for the world-class quality of its architecture and building graduates.

Your postgraduate study will address compelling contemporary issues such as climate change, globalisation and rapid urbanisation through breakthrough design, and will prepare you for leadership within your profession.

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ARCHITECTURE

Master of Architecture

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS

2013 ANNUAL FEE (AU$)

2014* ANNUAL FEE (AU$)

MC163 2 years C 27 840 28 800

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc163

RMIT Architecture has an international reputation for design excellence, leading the way both in Australia and overseas by producing graduates who are design innovators.

The architecture program at RMIT consists of a three-year Bachelor of Architectural Design and a two-year Master of Architecture.

The Master of Architecture is discipline specific and design focused. It provides you with an advanced understanding of the architecture discipline along with a diverse set of skills and learning experiences. Its focus is on developing the core skills of the architect—architectural design to an advanced level, a self-critical understanding of your own work, and an understanding of research through the medium of design.

RMIT students continue to achieve at the highest levels and are acknowledged by the architectural profession both nationally and internationally. RMIT Architecture students recently won the Architecture Australia Prize for Unbuilt Work and have been selected as finalists for prestigious national and international awards.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

In the Master of Architecture the design studios are specialised and engage with a challenging set of design questions or a larger scale of projects. In the upper part of the program, students ballot for specialised and advanced elective seminars along with professional practice courses. Students can undertake studios and seminars in other programs such as landscape architecture, interior design and industrial design, as well as in the urban design and digital design research areas, fostering pathways into our postgraduate Urban Architecture Laboratory and the Spatial Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL).

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Completion of the two-year Master of Architecture, following the three-year bachelor degree, is required to meet the academic requirements for registration as an architect under the Architects Registration Act of Victoria, and for membership of the Australian Institute of Architects. Professional experience is also required before graduates are eligible for registration.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

RMIT Architecture has a huge range of international exchange agreements with universities in the USA, Europe and Asia. You will also have the opportunity to choose design studios that travel overseas to work with students from international universities.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates will be employed by architecture, design and building practices in the private and public domain. In small to medium-sized practices, graduates will be engaged in a broad range of practice activities, from design to project management. Large architectural firms often encompass a number of disciplines and have offices or projects occurring overseas.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Landscape architecture, on this page

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Master of Landscape Architecture

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC172 2 years C 25 920 26 880


The landscape architecture program operates in an environment where the world is its design laboratory. Design projects undertaken sit at a contemporary, international level. The concept of ‘internationalisation’ is introduced as a means of understanding the role and responsibilities of landscape architects at a global scale, and its precise application in local situations is explored. Designers, scholars and practitioners are regularly involved to critique and provide guidance, helping you to position your work internationally.

Landscape exists at all scales, from micro to macro, from garden to city, from political to infrastructural.

Landscape architecture at RMIT sees design as a means to respond, observe and critique the status of contemporary urban society, and equips graduates with tools to provoke, question and act.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Through a series of research seminars and studios, you will receive training in the principal methods of design research and practice. As you build your academic research abilities, you will explore design research methods to apply to your own specialised research, and have opportunities to contribute to the wider theory and practice of landscape architecture. You may also choose to undertake project-based assessment or grow your experience and understanding in professional practice.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Professional design programs inevitably involve significant costs towards design publications, major texts, model-making materials and supplies for setting up your individual studio. The biggest costs are usually one-off expenditures. Some courses attract materials fees that may cover activities such as field trips.

Further examples and a breakdown of these fees will be distributed once you commence study.

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Graduates of the Master of Landscape Architecture (by coursework) will be accredited for professional practice. The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is the profession’s accrediting body.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

The landscape architecture program offers a huge range of international exchanges, study tours and internship opportunities. Students have travelled to Tokyo, Vietnam, China and the USA.

In 2012, students travelled to Japan to work in Shibitachi, a 450-year-old fishing village devastated by a tsunami more than 18 months ago. Another group travelled to France to undertake an international design studio and assist with the redesign and construction of a historic Normandy chateau’s garden.

Student work completed in design studios was exhibited at the 2012 European Biennial of Landscape Architecture held in Barcelona, where RMIT won the International Schools Award ahead of more than 90 universities worldwide.

There is also an annual internship offered to selected students at the Karres en Brands office in the Netherlands. Karres en Brands were the appointed landscape architects for Federation Square, a popular tourist attraction in Melbourne.

CAREER OUTLOOK

As a Master of Landscape Architecture (by coursework) graduate, you will be prepared and accredited for professional practice. Working independently or as part of a large multidisciplinary team, landscape architects find career opportunities in the public and private sectors; in government organisations at federal, state and municipal levels; and in the offices of landscape architects, architects, planners, urban designers and engineers. From urban design projects (plazas and pedestrian precincts) to working with large open spaces (parks and nature reserves), the parameters of projects are broad. Graduates may also become involved in smaller projects such as private gardens, historic estates and productive landscapes for growing food.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN … » Architecture, page 34 » Environment and planning, page 106 » International urban and environmental

management, page 107

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GC042 0.5 year C 12 960 13 440

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc042

Graduate Diploma in Project Management

RMIT CODE

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GD063 1 year C 25 920 26 880

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gd063

Master of Project Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC065 1.5 years C 25 920 26 880


Project management is concerned with the coordination and management of projects or events from inception to completion. Its principles apply across disciplines, including construction, public events, disaster recovery, entertainment, product development, computer system development and change management.

RMIT offers a general Master of Project Management as well as specialisations in engineering, facilities management and information technology.

The Master of Project Management brings together participants from a wide range of backgrounds. The program is delivered by academic staff, external consultants and practitioners specialising in areas of project management.

The program aims to: » enhance your project management

capabilities, and give you a thorough understanding of managing the total project process

» maximise your experiential learning through sharing experiences with fellow program participants

» build useful knowledge through major project investigations and research.

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate you will have gained understanding about: » what project management is » the legal framework in which project

managers operate » organisational structures that evolve to

meet the needs of a wide range of project stakeholders

» the communications framework within which project managers most effectively operate

» managing teams of people within established industrial relations frameworks, and evolving and managing multidisciplinary teams

» project planning including financial, resource and time control, as well as preparation and use of time and resource schedules, cost budgets and the use of information management procedures to control schedules and budgets.

Your knowledge of general project management concepts and particular interest areas will be enhanced through studying electives available within RMIT.

The Graduate Diploma will increase your depth of study and you will develop greater insight into various project management industry applications and skills. Your studies will provide you with a strong theoretical basis from which to evaluate and analyse your role in the workplace.

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, you will have gained deeper knowledge and insight into: » identification and management of risk » the practice of project management » the nature of knowledge, belief and

substantiation of propositions through the application of appropriate research methods

» the design phase of projects from inception to operation

» management of the project phase to ensure that both life-cycle and quality management requirements are achieved.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Graduate Certificate Credit points

» Introduction to Project Management 12 » Managing Project Teams 12 » Project Management Techniques 12

Complete 12 credit points from » Evaluating and Managing Project Risk 12 » Research Methods and Philosophy 12 » Any postgraduate elective course 12

Additional courses to be completed for the Graduate Diploma

Complete 48 credit points from » Evaluating and Managing Project Risk 12 » Project Design for Quality 12 » Project Management Practice 12 » Research Methods and Philosophy

of Knowledge 12 » Any postgraduate elective course 12

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Additional courses to be completed for the Master

Select one option

Option 1 Credit points

Complete 48 credit points from » Project Management Individual

Investigation Project Part 1 12 » Project Management Individual

Investigation Project Part 2 24 » Knowledge Management 12 » Project Management Leadership 12 » Project Procurement and Ethics 12 » Any postgraduate elective course 12

Option 2 » Any postgraduate elective course 12


This program is accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Past participants have come from various disciplines including architecture, construction management, manufacturing, engineering, IT, government, finance, defence and event management. This multidisciplinary aspect broadens participants’ knowledge and understanding and further develops your ability to work in collaborative project teams.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Business administration, page 49 » Business administration (executive), page 50 » Supply chain and logistics management,

page 59 » Property, page 57

PROPERTY

Master of Business (Property)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC104 1.5 years C 24 000 24 960


Please refer to page 57 for program details.

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Design)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR067 4 years C 25 920 28 800

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr067

RMIT’s School of Architecture and Design is widely recognised for innovative leadership and contribution to excellence in design research. It is driven by the understanding that research is conducted through designing and that the process of designing is a means of increasing knowledge.

As an essential part of your design research, you will be supported to engage in communities of practice where you will benefit from knowledge-sharing and shared interests, ideas, discourses and ways of doing things. Candidates are from a wide range of discipline areas including architecture, fashion, interior design, industrial design and landscape architecture.

The Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode, under the supervision of an appointed research supervisor.

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Master of Design

RMIT CODE

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MR056 2 years C 25 040 24 000

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr056

Master of Design (by research) candidates engage with specialised areas of design research through project mode or undertake historical and theoretical architectural research investigations in thesis mode.

Project mode is undertaken within the structured framework of individual supervision in a choice of program areas such as architecture, industrial design, interior design, fashion, and landscape architecture. Within each program there is also a selection of streams such as the Urban Architecture Laboratory (UAL), Spatial Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL), Furniture Design, Invitational Stream or individual practice-based research. Applicants for individual research should discuss their design research proposal with the research coordinator.

Thesis mode offers the framework, focus and discipline necessary to conduct speculative inquiry. Areas of research investigation include design theory, historical and theoretical studies, contemporary and Australian design.

TEACHING METHODS

You will undertake the approved research program under the supervision of an appointed research supervisor.

ASSESSMENT

Completion of the degree involves submitting a thesis or project for critical review by a panel of experts in the field of study. You must complete a minimum period of independent graduate research in which relevant original contributions are made.

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Master of Applied Science – Property, Construction and Project Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR050 2 years C 25 920 28 800


Doctor of Philosophy (Property, Construction and Project Management)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR072 4 years C 25 920 28 800


RMIT’s School of Property, Construction and Project Management conducts research at the forefront of critical and strategic thinking.

You will undertake research that impacts the property, construction and project management industries and professions, drawing on the teaching staff’s extensive base of research expertise. You will develop an advanced body of knowledge in a range of stimulating, real-life research contexts.

The School would be pleased to informally discuss ideas and options with prospective applicants preferably with a Master degree, with research interests in the broad areas of property, construction or project management that align with the expertise of the program’s academic staff.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates typically gain work in academic, public sector or private sector work.

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Explore the influence of art and objects on a city and its people

‘I loved the Master of Fashion and Textiles.

I’ve learnt more than I ever expected to.

Every course utilised real-life scenarios that have

prepared me for my future in the fashion industry.

‘Studying the master degree has given me the confidence and strategic

business and creative skills to take my career to an international level.’

Monika Rahulan Master of Fashion and Textiles

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When you sit in front of a log fire, the things you love are the heat, the flickering flames and the feelings of comfort and warmth. Comfort is also important for firefighters but in a very different way. For them, the priority is keeping cooler so they can do a much better job.

RMIT’s School of Fashion and Textiles’ Dr Rajiv Padhye and Dr Olga Troynikov are working with Bruck Textiles to develop protective textiles with enhanced comfort properties.

Dr Padhye explains, ‘If we can improve the protective performance and comfort of the materials used to manufacture firefighters’

garments, it will improve their experience and performance at work. They will be able to work for longer periods, minimise heat stress and have better concentration.’

Over the next three years, Dr Padhye and his team will look at existing protective textiles and garments and consider how they can be improved for Australian conditions. This research is an Australian Government-funded initiative under the Textile Clothing and Footwear Strategic Capability Program.

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Dr Rajiv Padhye andDr Olga Troynikov are collaborating with Bruck Textiles to develop more comfortable protective textiles

Art and design RMIT University plays a pivotal role in the areas of art and design, with award-winning graduates recognised as driving industry, pushing creative boundaries and setting design standards.

RMIT’s Design Hub provides leading-edge facilities for design education and is the largest collaborative design facility of its kind in the world.

Through the Design Hub and the Design Research Institute housed within it, you will have opportunities to collaborate with senior scholars and leading designers on critical, contemporary design challenges.

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FINE ART

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours)

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BH052 1 year C 23 040 24 000

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh052

The honours program consists of specialised and intensive studio-based studies in the fields of ceramics, drawing, gold and silversmithing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, fine art photography, sound and media arts. It encourages intellectual and aesthetic involvement at an advanced level appropriate to professional practice. You will be assisted in developing your own course of study in consultation with academic staff from your studio area.

The program provides a critical and supportive environment, emphasising independent research and development. Studio practice is complemented by individual and group tutorials and lectures.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDyThe Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours) allows you to undertake study within your chosen discipline. You can specialise in your chosen discipline by selecting specific courses related to that field.

TEACHING METHODSClasses are taught in a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practicals and laboratory sessions.

CAREER OUTLOOKGraduates exhibit work in world-class local, national and international galleries, and hold senior positions in galleries and museums, as well as national and international university academic and research positions. They continue to make significant contributions to contemporary art and culture nationally and internationally.

As a graduate, you will be multiskilled and may be employed in creative industries. You will have opportunities to engage in a range of artistic and cultural activities, such as public art commissions, online and time-based art, production design, website design, photography, special effects art, video editing, project management, festival curation, cultural diplomacy, sound recording, music arrangement, motion picture directing and commercial creative practices.

ART IN PUBLIC SPACE

Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space

RMIT CODE

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GC045 0.5 year C 11 520 12 000


Graduate Diploma in Art in Public Space

RMIT CODE

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GD070 1 year C 23 040 24 000


Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)

RMIT CODE

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MC079 1.5 years C 23 040 24 000


RMIT’s art in public space programs are among the first of their kind in the world. They address issues of art in public space that are important features of current international cultural debate.

You will build a broad theoretical and historical understanding of the discourses on, and practice of, art in public space. This includes learning how to deal with the practical and theoretical problems arising from the situation of art in public space, and examining current definitions of real and virtual public space.

The program addresses questions such as: » Where are the spaces that enable art to be

an active interpretation, rather than decoration, of the city?

» Who should define policies for public culture? » How can art negotiate the new spaces of the

public sphere, such as the internet?

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

During the first year of this program, you will take part in real or simulated projects to build your familiarity with key theories and practices in your field. You will formulate and begin to explore an original research proposal, alongside developing essential professional skills like preparing business and financial plans for your projects. The final stage of the Master degree brings your previous learnings together, giving you the chance to showcase your research in a presentation forum and major project.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The program offers the experience required to produce public art projects in the professional environment, or acquire the expertise to work in the field of criticism and specialised arts management. Students will undertake the training to act as client representatives and public art project, business and site managers.

ARTS MANAGEMENT

Graduate Diploma in Arts Management

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GD028 1 year C 20 160 21 120


Master of Arts (Arts Management)

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MC034 1.5 years C 20 160 21 120


This program provides you with the opportunity to recognise, develop and extend your professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values within a flexible framework. You will be equipped for senior positions of responsibility in a variety of arts industry and educational contexts and become able to assist your organisation to address strategic priorities in a systematic and effective manner.

In cooperation with the education, training and arts industries, the program aims to produce highly skilled, critical, reflective and ethical practitioners committed to making a substantive contribution to arts management and the community.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Graduate Diploma Credit points

Complete four courses from » Arts Management 24 » Community Arts Management 24 » Cultural Policy and Practice 24 » Curating Contemporary Art 24 » Gallery and Museum Management 24 » The Law and Arts Management 24

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Complete six courses from » Arts Management 24 » Community Arts Management 24 » Cultural Policy and Practice 24 » Curating Contemporary Art 24 » Gallery and Museum Management 24 » The Law and Arts Management 24 » Integrated Project 1 24 » Integrated Project 2 24

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates will be employable as senior practitioners in a variety of educational, training, community and arts industry settings that require high levels of knowledge and skills in areas such as arts administration and management, and project management.

COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Graduate Diploma in Communication Design

RMIT CODE

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GD177 1 year C 22 080 23 040


In the Graduate Diploma in Communication Design, you will engage in advanced creative practice of communication design. You will investigate real-world issues that designers face, and develop a deep understanding of contemporary design practice.

Your experiences will be grounded in current trends within the communication design discipline, and enhanced by your participation in The Works, RMIT’s collaborative design consultancy/studio and a core component of this program.

Some courses are delivered online.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Compulsory courses » Global Media and Communication Industries » Masters Seminar » Professional Research and Evaluation » Professional Practice

Core design courses » Communication Design Entrepreneurship » Design, Commerce and Culture

Core creative courses » Advanced Communication Design » Client Service and Analysis » Collaborative Studio Practice » Design Commerce and Culture » Design Narratives

Elective courses » Advertising Theory and Practice » Client Service and Analysis » Communication Management: Theory and

Practice » Considering Design: Theory and Practice » Design Management and Quality System » Identity Management and Branding » Luxury Brand Management » Service Design for Communication Designers » Strategic Planning » The Language of Communication Design

Compulsory courses » Professional Research and Evaluation » Client Service and Analysis » Collaborative Studio Practice » Design Narratives » Design Commerce and Culture » Advanced Communication Design

Elective Courses » Design Management and Quality Systems » Luxury Brand Management » Advertising Theory and Practice » Communication Management Theory and

Practice » Global Communication and Practice

PATHWAyS

Candidates who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Communication Design (eight courses) can apply to complete four courses in the Master of Communication Design to achieve a master degree.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are eligible to become members of the following organisations: » Australian Graphic Design Association » Design Institute of Australia » Design Business Council » International Council of Graphic Design

Associations.Your association with these bodies may bring benefits like employment, prizes and awards relevant to career development.

COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Master of Communication Design

RMIT CODE

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MC184 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/MC184

The Master degree has been designed to help you develop and extend your knowledge and skills in communication design. You can choose either advanced creative practice or design management. Throughout your studies, you will examine how design application, theory, new technologies and global business practices relate to the communication design industry. You will also monitor and evaluate current trends of the communication design discipline, focusing on collaborative studio practice and entrepreneurship in design.

The degree will prepare you as an advanced practitioner with the confidence to lead others and predict future industry directions on a global scale. You will also be able to critically engage with design practice in the broader context of global media and communication industries.

PATHWAyS

If you have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design or the Graduate Diploma in Communication Design, you can apply to complete four courses in the Master of Communication Design to achieve a master degree.


The program has strong connections with local professional industry bodies like the Australian Graphic Design Association, Design Institute of Australia and Design Business Council, and international design bodies such as the International Council of Graphic Design Associations. These bodies are represented on the Program Advisory Committee and monitor study and skills standards, as well as suggesting course content changes to reflect contemporary practice.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are eligible to become members of the following organisations: » Australian Graphic Design Association » Design Institute of Australia » Design Business Council » International Council of Graphic Design

Associations.Your association with these bodies may bring benefits like employment, prizes and awards relevant to career development.

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Master of Creative Media (Animation and Interactive Media)

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MC142AIM 1.5 years C 23 040 24 000


FASHION AND TExTILES

Master of Fashion and Textiles

RMIT CODE

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MC164 1.5 years w 23 040 24 000


RMIT’s Master of Fashion and Textiles focuses on developing your fashion and textiles product knowledge, business management and leadership skills for the international fashion and textile industry.

You will build expertise in the areas of fashion and textile design, technology, supply chain structures and business management, while adding to your existing textile, merchandising and fashion skills.

This program is relevant to a broad group of fashion and textile designers,technologists, industry managers and those with a fashion and textile merchandising, marketing, art and design, academic or business background.

As a graduate, you will have a strong strategic focus and understanding of the global fashion and textile technology, design and business markets.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Core courses » Advanced Case Studies in Fashion and

Textiles » Advanced Textile Materials and New

Technologies » Global Business Issues in Fashion and Textiles » Leadership and Management

Electives » Accounting for Management Decisions » CATD3—Computer Aided Fashion and Textile

Design » Communication Design Entrepreneurship » Design Management and Quality Systems » E-Commerce Development » Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Management » Fashion and Textiles Product Management » Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising » Luxury Brand Management » Marketing Management » Sportswear and Performance Textiles » Trend Forecasting for Fashion and Textiles

You will work on industry-based projects with leading fashion and textile brands such as Husk, Country Road, Review, Target, Charles Parsons & Co, Myer, Textor Textile Technologies and other leading companies.

If you have a non-fashion/textile undergraduate degree, you must complete a five-day Introduction to Fashion and Textiles Materials and Products Workshop. This workshop is offered by RMIT during your first semester of study. The workshop covers: fibres, fabrics, garment construction, dyeing, finishing and quality control.

If you have a non-fashion/textile undergraduate degree but have significant work experience or qualifications you can apply for workshop exemptions when you enrol. You may be required to sit a challenge test. A fee of AU$110 may be charged for the test.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Options for Study Abroad and international student exchange are part of the program. Students also take part in French Fashion and Textile Summer Schools offered by partner universities and institutions.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in middle and senior management positions in fashion, retail and textile industries. Some graduates are business owners in fashion and textile fields.

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Master of Fine Art

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MC078 1 year C 24 480 27 360

This is an accelerated program, offered over three semesters within one calendar year.


The Master of Fine Art is centred on your practice and is designed to provide you with the opportunity to achieve a professional level of excellence.

Your development as an artist will take place in a stimulating and supportive environment, with many students working in cross-disciplinary contexts. These approaches are encouraged and exist alongside art practices that are discipline specific.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

With guidance from an academic advisor, you will undertake experimental self-directed projects to extend and refine your individual art practice. Professional Practice Advanced Seminars will connect you with industry experts and provide you with the theoretical grounding to examine the local and global contexts that inform your practice. In the final stages of the degree, you will have the opportunity to exhibit and present your major work and research findings.

TEACHING METHODS

Teaching methods include supervised studio practice, cross-disciplinary group tutorials, individual tutorials, seminars and lectures.

A short essay is required from the mid-semester seminar. Semester two includes an exhibition/presentation of your major project. A proposal and visual documentation is also required for the final assessment.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The Master of Fine Art prepares you as a professional contemporary artist. Graduates are currently employed in the arts industry and work as professional practising artists exhibiting nationally and internationally.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN ... » Art in public space, page 40 » Arts management, page 40

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design

RMIT CODE

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GD071 1 year C 22 080 23 040


The Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design will help you develop conceptual, production and research skills in communication design. Classes are delivered out of business hours.

Industry practitioners are actively involved in teaching as sessional lecturers, guest lecturers and tutors and as part of the Program Advisory Committee.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Some of the areas you may study are: » Illustration for Graphic Design » Information and Interface » New Media Technology and Process » Professional Research and Evaluation » Promotional Design » Publication Design » Type and Identity » Web Software and Design.

PATHWAyS

Successful graduates may apply to complete four courses in the Master of Communication Design to achieve a master degree.

Students wishing to apply for the Master of Communication Design must: » complete the Graduate Diploma in Graphic

Design with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2 (C average—60–69)

» complete Professional Research and Evaluation.


While there are no professional bodies in Australia that recognise or accredit programs in communication design, the program has links with the following organisations: » Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) » Design Institute of Australia (DIA) » AGIDEAS » Design Victoria » Design Week Education Association » International Council of Graphic Design

Associations.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in a range of graphic design consultancies, interdisciplinary consultancies, publishing houses, new media/multimedia studios and advertising agencies.

CREATIVE MEDIA

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Media)

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DR070 4 years C 24 000 25 920



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Master of Arts – Fine Art

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MR058 2 years C 23 040 24 000


This degree allows you to conduct self-directed research in any of the fine art areas of painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, gold and silversmithing, drawing, fine art photography, sound, or media arts.

It will provide you with a sound understanding of research methodologies that underpin practice-based research projects. The final stage of the degree gives you the opportunity to receive expert feedback through an assessment by external examiners, usually in the context of solo exhibition, installation, performance or other appropriate public presentation.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master of Arts – Fine Art is a self-directed research program in which you will be supervised by art researchers. A course in Research Strategies is taught through a combined lecture and seminar program. Your research will develop through a practice-based research project.

PATHWAyS

If you are enrolled in an RMIT Master of Arts (by research) program, and demonstrate exceptional ability in the first stage of a program that has the potential to be extended to doctoral level, you may apply to transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy program.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in positions in universities, galleries, museums, non-government organisations, and art organisations and companies. Graduates also freelance as artists, writers, curators and producers.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Fine Art)

RMIT CODE

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DR068 4 years C 23 040 24 000


This PhD will provide you with a sound understanding of the research methodologies that underpin practice-based research projects. It is designed for visual and sound artists, arts curators and arts producers with advanced professional experience and appropriate academic qualifications, who want to extend their capacity and performance in an art research project.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The PhD is a self-directed research program in which you will be supervised by art researchers. A course in Research Strategies is taught through a combination of a lecture and seminar program. You will engage in your research through a practice-based research project and produce a written exegesis of 20 000 to 40 000 words.

The final stage of the program brings together your research and creative work in a major project. You will have the opportunity to have your work assessed by external examiners, usually in the context of a solo exhibition, performance or other appropriate public presentation.

TEACHING METHODS

You will take part in one-on-one tutorials, small seminar groups and lectures. An orientation program for new candidates is conducted. All candidates take part in the appropriate Research Methods course in the first semester. Seminar programs, annual conferences and guest lectures are an important part of the program.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in senior positions in universities, galleries, museums, non-government organisations, and art organisations and companies. They may work as Research Fellows and Post Doctoral Research Fellows on post doctoral research projects in government organisations. Graduates also freelance as artists, writers, curators and producers.

TExTILE DESIGN

Master of Arts – Textile Design

RMIT CODE

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MR068 2 years W 23 040 24 000


This program will develop your technical, sustainability and digital media knowledge to translate textile concepts into marketable products. It is unique in providing professionally qualified textile designers for the fashion, interior, automotive and licensing design industries in Australia and overseas.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will have the opportunity to undertake research by thesis or project in the following areas: » constructed and non-woven textiles » digital printing of textiles » history and philosophy of textile design » surface pattern design » textile forecast research.

All students must complete studies in Research Strategies or Research Methods.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN … » Fashion and textiles, page 42 » Textiles, page 45

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TExTILES

Master of Technology – Textiles

RMIT CODE

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MR069 2 years W 24 000 25 920


The Master of Technology –Textiles is designed for those students who wish to pursue studies in textile technology disciplines such as advanced materials, nano fibres and nano technology, composite textiles, smart fibres, performance and sports apparel textiles, sustainability, CAD/CAM applications in textiles, fabric engineering and yarn development.

A research degree in textile technology will provide you with training in research techniques and methodologies and give you opportunities to undertake advanced research.


RMIT’s School of Fashion and Textiles is currently seeking accreditation for worldwide recognised professional qualifications such as Fellow of Textile Institute (FTI), Associate of Textiles Institute (ATI) and Licentiateship of the Textile Institute (LTI) from Textile Institute UK.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in roles such as research and development coordinator, quality controller, and product development executive in technical textiles, apparel, and automotive industries.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Fashion and textiles, page 42 » Textiles, on this page

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Doctor of Philosophy (Textiles)

RMIT CODE

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DR074 4 years W 23 040 24 000


This PhD program is designed mainly for technologists, designers, merchandisers and marketers in the fashion and textiles industries.

It provides training in research methodologies that you will be able to draw on when you conduct your own original research project.

The program is strongly connected to industry and other research organisations through its research clusters in advanced technology, performance and sports apparel textiles, textile design, fashion and merchandising, and sustainability.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Your original research project may be based within a variety of textiles disciplines, and will be supported by a solid grounding in research methodologies.

RMIT’s School of Fashion and Textiles can provide research expertise and guidance in the following areas: » advanced textiles and manufacturing,

including technical textiles (mainly their application in automotive) and medical textiles

» CAD/CAM applications in textiles » composite textiles » digital printing of textiles » fashion history and culture » nano-fibres and nano-technology » performance and sports apparel » smart fibres » surface pattern design, constructed and

non-woven textiles » textile design – history and philosophy

of textile design » textile forecast research » yarn development and fabric engineering.


RMIT’s School of Fashion and Textiles is currently seeking accreditation for worldwide recognised professional qualifications (such as Fellow of Textile Institute (FTI), Associate of Textiles Institute (ATI) and Licentiateship of the Textile Institute (LTI) from Textile Institute UK.

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Ready to lead

‘I chose to study the Master of Professional Accounting because

it opens the door to auditing and finance roles and develops analytical

thinking. Moreover, it is a sustainable qualification in high demand,

which guarantees unlimited career opportunities.

‘RMIT met all of my requirements—it is a leading university in

terms of graduate employability, it offers work integrated learning,

and it is extremely multicultural. One of the best things about the program

is the opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world.

I have enjoyed sharing my experiences and learning from the experience of others.’

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Get to know the business environment of another country and discover a different culture that will expand your world and broaden your approach to your studies.

RMIT has partnership agreements with more than 150 international institutions. You can gain credit points towards your degree by undertaking: » a two-week or three-week study tour

» a one-week study intensive

» a semester or year-long exchange

» an international work placement

» a student-led social entrepreneurship project.

Study tours and intensives give you an affordable and interesting opportunity to combine new experiences with credit towards your program while you gain valuable experience to complement your coursework or research.

Destinations include Asia, North America and Europe. If you have an interest in business globalisation, then consider one of the Asian or North American destinations on offer, and for a more European flavour, consider Denmark and learn about the European Union at Århus School of Business.

To find out more about eligibility and selection criteria so you can pursue the overseas opportunity that is best suited to you, visit www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international .

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Business Realise your potential as a successful leader in the rapidly changing environment of modern business.

RMIT’s business programs incorporate leading technology and professional practice, and enable you to engage with the top minds in the field through established partnerships.

You will study in two of RMIT’s distinctive architectural buildings: the new Swanston Academic Building and the Emily McPherson College building, a magnificent heritage building for MBA and MBA (Executive) students.

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Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) (Honours)

RMIT CODE

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BH039 1 year C 23 040 24 960


The Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) (Honours) equips talented and ambitious students with the economic and financial skills needed for high-level career paths in government and industry, or to progress to master or PhD research degrees.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

There are six specially designed coursework units and a minor thesis, which is completed in the second semester.

Thesis preparation classes are run in the first semester to explain the requirements and structure of a thesis and to introduce you to the research resources available at RMIT.

Courses you will study are: » Applied Macroeconomics » Applied Microeconomics » Econometric Techniques » Financial Economics » Public Sector Economics » Strategic Asset Allocation

You are encouraged to develop your own thesis topic. Help is provided by lecturers and the Program Coordinator. For a list of past thesis topics, please visit www.rmit.edu.au/bus/postgrad/ecofinance .

Supervision

Your honours thesis supervisor will normally be a member of the lecturing staff in RMIT’s School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, whose research interests match those of your proposed thesis topic. The thesis topic must be in the broad area of economics and finance and be able to be supervised within the School. There are approximately 25 members of staff within the School who are able to supervise honours students. A list of potential supervisors and their research interests will be made available to you early in the first semester.

Your Program Coordinator and lecturers will assist you in choosing your supervisor.

TEACHING METHODS

Classes are taught in a combination of lecture, seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical and laboratory sessions. You will learn core information in lectures and readings from research journals, and will be expected to join in class discussions. Courses are offered both during the day and later afternoon / early evening. Some advanced level elective workshops are offered over several days and/or weekends.

ASSESSMENT

You will be required to prepare reports and write literature reviews, and undertake group and individual assignments, examinations, quizzes and oral presentations.

Your minor thesis will be assessed by two examiners.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Past graduates have found employment at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs in New York and JBWere. Others are undertaking further research studies or have successfully completed a PhD degree.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN … » Finance, page 53

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Bachelor of Business (Honours)

RMIT CODE

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BH064 1 year C 23 040 24 960


The Bachelor of Business (Honours) provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge and skills that will enable you to become an analytical practitioner and researcher in your chosen business discipline.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) allows you to undertake core and elective courses, and complete a substantial research project (minor thesis of 15 000 words).

For the minor thesis, you can specialise in your chosen discipline by selecting a current research project. This will depend on your undergraduate degree and specialisation.

Projects are available in: » Accounting and corporate governance » Economics and finance » Information management and knowledge

transfer » Management and entrepreneurship » Marketing » Mobile Health (mHealth) – technology

perspective » Social media (Web 2.0) technologies and

cloud computing » Systems modelling, services science,

resources and logistics.Other projects may be undertaken with approval from your Selection Officer. For a full list of research topics available, visit www.rmit.edu.au/bus/postgrad/honours .

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates from the honours degree will be prepared to conduct effective research in a

business or industry setting or to continue to master or PhD level research.

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ANALYTICS

Master of Analytics

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MC122 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


With exponential growth in available data, analytics has emerged as a key field requiring the skilled analyst. This program provides you with complementary skills in analytics, tapping into studies in statistics, operations research, business, economics, finance and marketing. It prepares you for statistical analysis in the business world and allows you to choose from a diverse range of electives, combined with a core in statistics and operations research. This allows you to specialise in the areas that will assist you in the future.

The program has a strong focus on consulting and work-integrated learning, exposing you to industry projects and problems that provide hands-on examples to help develop your analytic capabilities. With data-driven decisions now a fundamental part of business operations, this program provides you with what you need to be a business-ready problem solver.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master consists of 192 credit points. This incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points) and the Graduate Certificate (48 credit points).

The following is an example of courses offered:

Master Credit points

» Consulting and Applied Statistics 12 » Consulting Practice 12 » Introduction to Statistical Computing 12 » Introduction to Statistics 12 » Mathematical Modelling and

Decision Analysis 12

Select 24 credit points » Analysis of Large Data Sets 12 » Biostatistics 12 » Forecasting 12 » Game Theory and its Applications 12 » GIS Fundamentals 12 » Methods and Models of

Operations Research 12 » Probability and Optimisation Models in

Finance 12 » Regression Analysis 2 » Statistics of Quality Control and

Performance Analysis 12 » Stochastic Processes and Applications 12 » Minor Thesis 24

Select 48 credit points » Accounting for Management Decisions 12 » Business Intelligence 12 » Business Systems Analysis and Design 1 12 » Business-to-Business Marketing 12 » Consumer Behaviour 12 » Corporate Finance 12 » Econometric Techniques 12 » Economic Analysis for Business 12 » Financial Decision Making 12 » Financial Econometrics 12 » Foundations of Database Development 12 » Globalisation and Business IT 12 » Interactive Marketing 12 » Marketing Management 12 » Money Markets and Fixed Income

Securities 12 » Product Innovation 12 » Quantitative Methods in Finance 12 » Risk Management and Financial

Engineering 12 » Services Marketing 12 » The Global Network 12


Graduates are eligible to become members of the following organisations: » American Statistical Association (ASA) » Australian Society for Operations Research

(ASOR) » Institute for Operations Research and the

Management Sciences (INFORMS) » Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI).

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in analytics positions in finance, banking, consulting, business, marketing and research institutions.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Master of Business Administration

RMIT CODE

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MC199 2 years C 31 680 32 640

MC199EXE 1.5 years^ C 31 680 32 640


The Master of Business Administration (MBA)will accelerate your management career and teach you how to solve real problems in a global business environment.

It is suited to recent graduates with a degree in any discipline but with typically less than four years of work experience.

The Business Mentoring Program offers you seminars with guest speakers, group work and case studies, individual mentoring and coaching and career preparation.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You must complete 16 courses of 12 credit points each. The program is structured in stages to enable you to: » gain a solid background in business » undertake coursework that introduces core

aspects of business practice » combine core discipline knowledge with

electives to bring together the knowledge you have gained through your studies

» showcase your business expertise through the final two compulsory courses Applied Industry Practice and Business Operations.

RMIT’s MBA features a structured approach to giving you knowledge and skills. For example, courses in strategy development that require an understanding of business analysis, marketing and finance are scheduled after courses introducing these concepts so that you can draw upon these skills in creating strategy activities. Likewise, you will first learn about your own development, strengths and style as a manager or leader before moving to the critical issues involved in managing and leading others.

Working with industry

Applied Industry Practice is a compulsory work-integrated learning course in the final stage of the degree. This course, together with Business Operations Strategy and Application (a compulsory capstone course), is undertaken at the end of the degree to bring focus to the range of activities and knowledge you have acquired, and allow you to showcase your business expertise.

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The MBA is designed for students with limited work experience. As a way of assisting your career progression and increasing your employment opportunities, the MBA includes a Business Mentoring Program. All our business mentors have at least 15 years of experience, are leaders in their fields, and provide guidance and support to prepare you for your working life.

The mentoring program covers: » leadership in the workplace » power and influence » judgement in decision-making » career and self-management » working in Australian organisations » working in Asia » working in a family business.

TEACHING METHODS

The MBA is delivered in three study periods—Semester 1, Semester 2 and a spring/summer study period. You will study four courses per study period and classes are typically held during the day.

You will move through the program as a cohort, work in teams and benefit from additional insights and understandings that come from interaction with classmates. Orientation and social activities encourage the development of study circles and instil the value of networking.

You will participate in lectures, tutorials, seminars, simulations and site visits. Lectures deliver a comprehensive review of the latest thinking and world’s best practice, while tutorials provide opportunities for discussion. Factually based case studies, a key feature of successful quality MBA degrees worldwide, are important components of RMIT’s MBA courses and add realism to your learning experience.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

International study tours are unique opportunities in the program, allowing you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with your studies.

Each year, RMIT’s Graduate School of Business and Law conducts study intensives to Vietnam and France. A study intensive is counted as one of your electives.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and includes group and individual assignments, student presentations and examinations. While group assignments are an important component of every course, the focus of the assessment is mainly on individual performance.

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Advanced standing

Applicants who are selected for commencement in 2014 will be eligible to receive advanced standing for the first four common business courses.

Credit and exemptions

Applicants who have completed postgraduate business or management studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this degree) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions granted towards the program.


Depending on courses undertaken and experience, graduates may be eligible for associate or full membership of a number of professional bodies. These include: » Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) » Australian Institute of Management (AIM) » Australian Institute of Training and

Development (AITD) » Industrial Relations Society of Australia (IRSA).

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates from a range of disciplines including arts, business, engineering, health and IT choose to study the MBA to broaden their career options. The benefits for career progression are not just through formal studies in management, but also through opportunities to develop skills in working successfully in teams, building relationships, communicating effectively and taking on new opportunities with confidence.

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ExECUTIVE)

Master of Business Administration (Executive)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC162 1.5 years C 31 680 32 640


With strong industry links and a focus on solving realistic problems, RMIT’s Master of Business Administration (Executive) is an opportunity to complement your on-the-job experience with practical learning and to increase your opportunities for career progression.

The program has been designed in response to the challenges of today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex global business environment. It fosters leadership and strategic thinking with emphasis on corporate responsibility, governance and developing the ‘softer’ skills required to be a successful leader.

The MBA (Executive) integrates management theory with practical management skills and includes the latest in technology, research and education concepts.

Additionally, there are opportunities for overseas study tours and intensive course delivery.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The MBA (Executive) comprises nine core courses and three electives.

The core courses will provide you with the foundations for business management practice. You are required to start the program with Business in a Global Context and conclude with Strategic Business Leadership. While flexible ordering of some core courses is allowed, the following order is strongly recommended: » Business in a Global Context » Leading People and Organisations » Accounting for Business Decisions » Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law » Financial Management » Marketing » Business Strategy » Change and Innovation » Strategic Business Leadership

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Electives

In addition to core courses, you will complete three elective courses.

RMIT’s Graduate School of Business and Law offers electives each semester on a rotational basis. These may be studied individually or grouped to form specialisations.

A key feature of the MBA (Executive) is the wide range of elective ‘majors’ offered through other schools at RMIT §. This allows you to tailor your studies to suit your career plans.

Elective-based majors are available in, but not limited to: » Applied Business Technology

» Biotechnology Management

» Communication and Information Technology

» Economics

» Finance

» Financing International Business

» Human Services Management

» International Trade

» Knowledge Management

» Management and e-Commerce

» Manufacturing Management

» Marketing

» Project Management

» Supply Chain Management.

Students with a particular area of interest are welcome to discuss with the School other possible study areas which may be available.

You can also choose to undertake a research project as an elective within your degree.

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom discussion draws strongly from your own experience, assignments focus on the practical application of new theory and skills, and you are encouraged to become a reflective practitioner.

The facilitated learning approach uses a variety of educational methods including weekly classes, seminars, weekend classes and five-day intensive courses. Face-to-face interaction is complemented by online class activity and discussion.

§Availability of majors and their constituent courses may vary from time to time.

ASSESSMENT

Most assessment tasks require you to analyse your own practice and that of your organisation. Depending on the courses selected, your progress will be assessed by a combination of group and individual assignments and examinations. While group assignments are an important component of every course, the focus of the assessment is individual performance.

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Advanced standing

Applicants who have completed postgraduate business or management studies or have partially completed an MBA at another institution may be accepted with some credits being granted towards the RMIT MBA (Executive).

Applicants with an ICAA, CPA, Chartered Secretaries or equivalent qualification may be eligible for three course credits.


Credit transfer from other postgraduate programs and recognition of other professional qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should note that only relevant and recent business postgraduate qualifications are normally considered for credit transfer. These must be equivalent to RMIT University’s MBA (Executive) course content, structure and credit point values.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

The MBA (Executive) offers a learning experience in Melbourne and in Vietnam. There are also opportunities for overseas study tours.

CAREER OUTLOOK

RMIT MBA alumni are leaders in large corporations, entrepreneurial enterprises, government and the not-for-profit sector.

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BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Master of Business Information Technology

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC200 2 years C 25 920 27 840

MC200EXE 1.5 years^ C 25 920 27 840


In this Master degree you will gain cutting-edge business IT knowledge and learn how to create successful business information systems solutions.

You will develop technical and leadership capabilities to prepare you for challenging positions in business and government organisations.

RMIT’s Master of Business Information Technology is aimed at producing ethically and socially responsible professionals ready to innovate and lead in the changing business IT environment.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You must complete 16 courses of 12 credit points each. The degree is structured in stages to enable you to: » gain a solid background in business » undertake coursework specific to business

information technology and systems » combine core discipline knowledge with


» select electives to suit your chosen career path, based on whether you have an IT or non-IT background

» complete a Business Information Technology Project where you will analyse, design and build a business information systems solution.

Two streams of study are available, depending on whether you have an IT or non-IT background.


Investigations in Business IT is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the first year of your degree. In the final semester of your degree, you will also be required to undertake Business Information Technology Project, where you will apply the skills you have learned throughout your studies in project management, systems analysis and design, programming, and information technology and networking. This will allow you to experience a systems development process.

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RMIT’s School of Business IT and Logistics maintains strong local and international links with industry and hosts regular guest speakers from organisations like: » AXA Australasia » BHP Billiton » Victoria Police » The Australian » IOOF » Sensis » GE Money.

These presenters will reward you with enormous insights and possible opportunities for mentoring and employment.

TEACHING METHODS

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including intensive teaching periods, lectures, tutorials, presentations, workshops, seminars and group work based on selected readings.

Theory and practice are blended to allow you to develop an understanding about practical and ICT-related issues in business. You will be engaged in problem-based learning within a business context, and gain a familiarity with a number of tools and techniques used by ICT professionals. Emphasis is placed on group work, and on group support for independent study and project work outside of teaching periods.

Courses may be offered during the day and late afternoon/early evening. Some advanced level elective workshops are offered over several days and/or weekends.

RMIT’s new Swanston Academic Building offers interactive lecture and tutorial spaces, lectorial theatres, small-group rooms and other innovative spaces. In addition, you will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources such as lecture notes, assessment tools, discussion boards and podcasts available through the MyRMIT student portal.


RMIT encourages you to incorporate an international experience into your studies. If you wish to study part of your degree overseas, please check with the Education Abroad Office about current partner institution agreements relevant to business information technology or visit www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/studentexchangeHE.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout each semester and may include case studies, practical work, essays, projects and objective tests. Successfully completing assessment tasks assures professional bodies and prospective employers that you are capable of high-level work and are work-ready.

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Advanced standing



Applicants who have completed postgraduate business or management studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this degree) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted towards this degree.


The Master of Business Information Technology is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the recognised association for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals. Students seeking ACS accreditation will be advised to study a specific set of courses. For further information on the ACS, please visit www.acs.org.au .Accredited with the ACS, the degree is recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord. Signatories to the Seoul Accord, such as the ACS, respect the status of degrees accredited by other signatories, thereby providing transnational recognition of the Master of Business Information Technology.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The IT market has grown to the point where almost any organisation is a potential employer. Industries you can work in include health, retail, banking, farming, teaching, transport, manufacturing, publishing, telecommunications, education and libraries.

Potential roles in the public and private sectors include: » business and systems analyst » chief information officer » database administrator » e-business and e-procurement manager » IT contract manager » IT manager or consultant » IT project manager » systems architect » systems management analyst » web developer.

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COMMERCE

Master of Commerce

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC205 2 years C 26 880 28 800

MC205EXE 1.5 years^ C 26 880 28 800


The Master of Commerce allows you to design your own flexible program of study from existing RMIT postgraduate courses to meet your career aspirations.

The degree caters to students from many different backgrounds and is student-centred in its teaching and learning approach.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You must complete 16 courses of 12 credit points each. The degree is structured in stages to enable you to: » gain a solid background in business » undertake two compulsory courses in the

first year to supplement this core business knowledge

» combine compulsory courses with electives from a range of business disciplines to suit your chosen career path or personal goals.


Professional Business Practice is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the first year of the degree. In this course you will investigate, explore and identify business issues, and develop cross-cultural management skills for global business and apply these in a professional business consultation report.

TEACHING METHODS

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including intensive teaching periods, lectures, tutorials, presentations, workshops, seminars and group work based on selected readings.

Classes may be held during the evenings, or as full day or weekend sessions.

You may be required to undertake solo or group work, and independent study and project work outside of teaching periods.



International study tours within the program allow you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with the completion of either a 12 or 24 credit point course in intensive mode.

Each year, RMIT’s School of Business IT and Logistics conducts tours to the USA, China, Vietnam and Canada in partnership with the University of Maryland, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, RMIT Vietnam and Ryerson University.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include examinations, essays/reports, oral presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

PATHWAyS

Advanced standing



Applicants who have completed postgraduate business or management studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this degree) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions granted towards this degree.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The Master of Commerce addresses market opportunities in addition to those met by existing specialist programs at RMIT. As a graduate, you may work in fields such as management, finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain, business IT, hospitality, education and health sectors, depending on the specialist sequences or electives you select.

Job roles can include project manager, marketing specialist, business analyst, social technology strategist, events coordinator, logistics manager and business administrator. A range of jobs can be found in the finance sector such as banking, insurance and stockbroking.

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FINANCE

Master of Finance

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC201 2 years C 26 880 28 800

MC201EXE 1.5 years^ C 26 880 28 800


By studying the Master of Finance, you will enhance your analytical and problem-solving abilities and develop your understanding of basic principles of finance, econometrics, research, and the analysis of financial markets.

You will have access to comprehensive financial databases and use sophisticated software such as the Treasury Training Facility for option simulations and treasury dealing.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program is structured in stages to enable you to: » gain a solid background in business » undertake coursework specific to finance » combine core discipline knowledge with


» undertake a research project in the final stage of the program.


Money Markets and Fixed Income Securities is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the first year of the Master. In this course you will collect, analyse and use real- world bond data from your own country to construct and assess the risk of bond portfolios.

In the final semester of the degree, you can choose to undertake the course Research Issues in Finance (12 credit points) or the more substantial Research Project in Finance (36 credit points).

In Research Issues in Finance, you will apply your academic learning to a contemporary workplace situation and demonstrate this by completing a short research paper. For the Research Project in Finance, you will be required to identify a current finance research issue and demonstrate your ability to interact with industry, complete an activity in a work context, and work in a multidisciplinary team.

Industry experts are invited as guest lecturers to expose you to current industry developments in finance. In addition, you will be part of RMIT’s School of Economics, Finance and Marketing community, which has extensive links with industry, including adjunct professors who are appointed based on their industry achievements.

RMIT is a partner with the Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS), a not-for-profit consortium with Finsia and Monash University.

The ACFS is committed to driving research and supporting forward thinking.

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TEACHING METHODS You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.

Most courses are presented in regular three-hour classes, together with some periods of intensive teaching.

Intensive teaching will involve classes over a maximum of three Saturdays per course in any semester, although two Saturdays per course should be regarded as normal. A detailed teaching timetable will be available at enrolment.

RMIT’s new Swanston Academic Building offers interactive lecture and tutorial spaces, lectorial theatres, small-group rooms and other innovative spaces such as the Treasury Training Facility. In addition, you will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources such as lecture notes, assessment tools, discussion boards and podcasts available through the MyRMIT student portal.

Treasury Training Facility

To simulate trading in money and foreign exchange markets, you will have access to the Treasury Training Facility—the only one of its type in Australia, and one of the largest tertiary-based facilities in the world.

You will trade with a live market data feed from Bloomberg, and experience first-hand what professionals in the world’s leading banks and investment firms do with the same tools and information.

Workshops and seminars

An integral part of the degree is a regular series of workshops and seminars in finance. You are expected to attend regularly.

Summer semester

A number of courses can be studied during a summer semester (December–February), making it possible to complete the program full-time in 12 months if you are granted admission to the master program with advanced standing.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES International study tours within the Master allow you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with the completion of either a 12 or 24 credit point course in intensive mode.

Each year, RMIT’s School of Economics, Finance and Marketing conducts study tours to Denmark, France and Germany.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. As part of your Master degree you will develop your capacity to identify, access, evaluate, organise and communicate information. Resources might include books, articles from journals and magazines, company reports and financial data, industry research, legal sources and websites. Your progress is assessed through assignments, class participation, syndicate projects and final examinations.

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Advanced standing



Applicants who have completed postgraduate business or management studies or have partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this degree) may be accepted with some credits or exemptions granted towards this program.

Applicants who are full members of CPA Australia or have completed CFA Level 1 accreditation may be eligible for up to three course exemptions in the program, subject to approval from the Program Director.


On completing this program, graduates will fulfil the academic requirements for the Senior Associate (SA Fin) of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia) and to become a Certified Finance and Treasury Professional (CFTP) of the Finance and Treasury Association.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates may work in the financial sector or in the treasury/finance functions of large or small corporations. Prospective job roles include finance director, treasurer, banker, stockbroker, financier, working capital specialist, credit manager, financial controller, financial analyst and fund manager.

The financial and insurance services sector is expected to experience moderate growth equating to 24 000 jobs per annum until 2016.* Source: Industry Employment Projections 2011 Report, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Master of Information Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC196 2 years C 25 920 27 840

MC196EXE 1.5 years^ C 25 920 27 840


Information management addresses key issues faced by information professionals: managing new information opportunities, using IT solutions and managing the impact of new information-based products and services.

During this professionally-accredited master degree, you will learn practical and managerial skills to prepare you for work as an information professional who can confidently take on IT, information management and organisational challenges.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program is structured in stages to enable you to: » gain a solid background in business » undertake coursework specific to information

management » study core courses that meet the

accreditation requirements of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) as a professional entry-level program

» combine core discipline knowledge with electives to bring together the knowledge you have gained through your studies

» complete an optional minor thesis » undertake a compulsory work placement.

If you choose to undertake a minor thesis or study tour, you may only do so in the final semester of the Master program.

TEACHING METHODS

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including lectures, presentations, group discussions, student-led discussions and action learning.

Each course usually involves three hours of class contact—a lecture plus tutorial—per week or equivalent, and approximately six hours of out-of-class preparation and assignment work. Classes are usually offered in the afternoon or early evening.

RMIT’s new Swanston Academic Building offers interactive lecture and tutorial spaces, lectorial theatres, small-group rooms and other innovative spaces. In addition, you will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.


International study tours allow you to combine an intensive 24-credit-point course with overseas industry visits, and cultural and historical tours.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include case studies, practical work, essays, projects and objective tests.

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Advanced standing





Graduates are entitled to associate membership of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and students are eligible for student membership.

Graduates are entitled to an affiliate membership of Record and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA) and students are eligible for student membership.

Students are also eligible for student membership of the Institute for Information Management in Australia, a body that has open membership for information professionals.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates work as: » information, document and records managers » librarians » archivists » teacher librarians » community information officers » database specialists » research and information analysts in

private industry, government and semi-government bodies, universities, schools and professional associations.

You may also work as an independent broker or consultant or in electronic document management, with application in litigation support, health and welfare, public administration and a variety of industry groups.

MARKETING

Master of Marketing

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC197 2 years C 26 880 28 800

MC197EXE 1.5 years^ C 26 880 28 800


This in-depth program provides current or aspiring managers with high-level expertise in planning, directing, implementing and monitoring an organisation’s marketing effort.

You will understand the role of marketing and its relationship with other important functional areas in management, and develop the ability to design and undertake sophisticated marketing research.

The program also allows you to identify and improve your personal management skills and increase your range of knowledge by studying non-marketing courses.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program is structured in stages to enable you to: » gain a solid background in business » undertake coursework specific to marketing » combine core discipline knowledge with


» undertake a practice-based marketing research project.


Marketing Research is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the first year of the program.

Industry experts are invited as guest lecturers to expose you to current industry developments in marketing.

TEACHING METHODS

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including case analysis, lectures, presentations, group discussions and student-led discussions.

Classes are mostly offered in the evening and occasionally on weekends.


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International study tours within the program allow you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with the completion of either a 12-credit or 24-credit point course in intensive mode.

Each year, RMIT’s School of Economics, Finance and Marketing conducts study tours to Denmark, France and Germany.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include examinations, and group and individual assignments. Some components of your assessment may be assessed by industry practitioners.

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Graduates can apply for membership with the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Job prospects for advertising and marketing professionals are expected to grow strongly until 2016.

This program will enhance your ability to: » obtain promotion » be more effective in a marketing role » contribute more effectively to marketing

activities.Career destinations include: » marketing management » brand management and consulting » stakeholder engagement and reputation

management » strategic marketing and consulting » product management » integrated marketing communication

management » market research, market modelling,

forecasting and analysis » pricing and promotions research » product testing and product innovation.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Master of Professional Accounting

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC194 2 years C 27 840 28 800

MC194EXE 1.5 years^ C 27 840 28 800


This professionally accredited accounting program is aimed at graduates of non-accounting disciplines who want to broaden their career prospects.

The program offers studies in the core areas of accounting and business, and social, environmental, cultural and ethical issues that affect contemporary business environments.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program is structured in stages to enable you to » gain a solid background in business » undertake coursework specific to accounting » combine core discipline knowledge with


» cover compulsory curriculum areas designated by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia to meet accreditation requirements

» develop more general professional capabilities so you can apply your knowledge in a work context.


Management and Cost Accounting is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the first year of the program.

TEACHING METHODS

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including lectures and tutorials, research and team projects, workshops and seminars, and assignments involving case studies.



In addition to the global perspective provided by international experienced lecturers, an overseas study experience gives you the chance to visit a foreign location and complete a 24-credit-point course in intensive mode.

Each year, the School of Accounting conducts international study tours to Thailand and offers two multi-country international study programs to Europe and North America.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include examinations, projects, essays and oral class presentations.

Successfully completing the assessment tasks assures the professional accounting bodies and prospective employers that you have the capabilities to meet the demands of industry.

PATHWAyS

Advanced standing

Applicants who are selected for commencement in 2014 are eligible to receive advanced standing for the first four common business courses.




RMIT’s Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is specifically designed to comply with the accreditation requirements of the professional accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Successful completion of specific courses within the MPA entitles you to apply for associate membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants. You must then undertake the chosen professional body’s qualification program and gain three years’ relevant practical experience to gain full membership.

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CAREER OUTLOOK

As a graduate, you may gain employment in various sectors including: » Public accounting practice: supporting staff

teams in areas such as auditing, taxation, management consulting, business services and receivership.

» Commercial and government organisations: in roles such as treasury, internal audit, strategic business planning, financial reporting and management accounting.

Employment opportunities for accountants are diverse and span a wide range of roles and responsibilities in a variety of settings: » reporting to senior management on the

resources of the organisation » monitoring the cash flow and financial

resources of the organisation » advising business on strategies for

increased profits—providing financial advice » preparing financial reports, reconciling

accounts and maintaining registers and records

» evaluating business plans » refining financial systems » providing taxation advice » running a small business.

PROPERTY

Master of Business (Property)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC104 1.5 years C 24 000 24 960


This program gives you the academic and practical training to become a decision-maker and manager in the property industry.

As a property investor and developer, you will buy land; finance property deals; build (or employ builders for) projects; and create, imagine, control and plan the process of property investment and development from beginning to end.

In the Master of Business (Property), a unique program within Australia, you will: » gain the strategic skills and deep knowledge

you will need to excel in the increasingly complex property industry

» develop a sophisticated approach to property investment and decision-making, market research and analysis

» advance your theoretical knowledge » learn specialist technical skills in property

investment and decision-making » benefit by studying alongside students from

diverse property backgrounds in the public and private sectors.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Through a combination of core and elective courses, you will learn the fundamentals of property development and investment, as well as have the option to specialise in a chosen field.

Courses you will study include:

Core courses » Building Systems^

» Development Decisions » Industry Studies » Investment Evaluation Techniques for

Real Estate » Research Methods and Philosophy

of Knowledge » Valuation Techniques and Property Analysis

^ You must undertake this course if you do not have a building, construction, architecture or engineering background.

Elective courses » Facilities Management 1 » Introduction to Project Management » Managing Project Teams » Major Research Project » Minor Research Project » Property Feasibility » Real Estate Law

Valuation sequence

To meet the postgraduate qualification requirements for membership of the Australian Property Institute with Certified Practising Valuer status, you will need to undertake the following electives: » Valuation for Statutory Purposes » Valuation of Rural Property » Valuation of Specialist Property » Valuation Practice

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in a wide range of activities relating to property investment and property development.

As a property professional, you will work with many stakeholders, including financial institutes, architects, city planners, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, leasing agents and others.

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STATISTICS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Operations Research

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD120 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Statistics and Operations Research

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC004 2 years C 22 080 23 040


The program combines the fundamentals of statistics and operations research to find solutions to industry problems. You will be exposed to techniques used by scientists, market researchers, financial analysts, economists and consultants working in various commercial and government organisations.

The program will also introduce you to contemporary statistical and operations research software and give you an in-depth understanding of the processes involved.

Throughout courses, there is strong focus on applying knowledge and skills to consulting and work-integrated learning. With exposure to projects and data from industry, you have many chances to build your theoretical capabilities in relation to practical problems.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master consists of 192 credit points. This incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points) and the Graduate Certificate (48 credit points).

The following is an example of courses offered:

Core courses Credit points

» Consulting and Applied Statistics 12 » Consulting Practice 12 » Introduction to Statistical Computing 12 » Introduction to Statistics 12 » Mathematical Modelling and

Decision Analysis 12 » Methods and Models of Operations

Research 12 » Stochastic Processes and Applications 12

Select 96 credit points » Analysis of Large Data Sets 12 » Biostatistics 12 » Forecasting 12 » Game Theory and its Applications 12 » GIS Fundamentals 12 » Probability and Optimisation Models in

Finance 12 » Questionnaire and Research Design 12 » Regression Analysis 12 » Statistics of Quality Control and

Performance Analysis 12 » System Dynamics 12 » Minor Thesis 24


Graduates are eligible to become members of the following organisations: » American Statistical Association (ASA) » Australian Society for Operations Research

(ASOR) » Institute for Operations Research and the

Management Sciences (INFORMS) » Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI).

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed by a variety of scientific, commercial and government enterprises, most commonly as statisticians, business analysts, consultants, modellers and researchers.

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT

Master of Strategic Procurement

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC195 2 years C 26 880 28 800

MC195EXE 1.5 years^ C 26 880 28 800


RMIT’s Master of Strategic Procurement is the only postgraduate program of its kind in Victoria. It will position your for a leading procurement role where you can demonstrate your expertise in strategic planning, supplier relationship management and creative innovation.

You will learn to deliver high returns while successfully aligning procurement with a public or private organisation’s triple bottom line.

As a qualified strategic procurement specialist you will: » produce cost and service efficiencies for

commercial advantage » apply your knowledge in market analysis,

strategic sourcing, category management, organisational behaviour, business performance and spend analysis

» make decisions in the context of long-term environmental and social trends associated with strategic sourcing.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You must complete 16 courses of 12 credit points each. By completing a combination of core and optional discipline-specific courses, you will: » gain a solid background in business » undertake coursework specific to

procurement and supply chain management » complete core courses that meet industry

requirements » combine core discipline knowledge with


» complete the compulsory Practice-based Logistics Research Project where you complete an applied research study.


IT Project Management is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the first year of the program. As part of the course, you will present a business proposal, project charter and project plan for a small change project within a selected organisation.

This program is the result of a need recognised by the Australian Technology Network (ATN) universities in partnership with the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) to develop the professional management skills of current and future leaders in strategic procurement.

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TEACHING METHODS

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including lectures, tutorials and workshops.

RMIT’s new Swanston Academic Building offers interactive lecture and tutorial spaces, lectorial theatres, small-group rooms and other innovative spaces. In addition, you will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.


International study tours form part of the program, allowing you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with the completion of either a 12-credit or 24-credit point course in intensive mode.

Each year, RMIT’s School of Business IT and Logistics conducts tours to the USA, China, Vietnam and Canada in partnership with the University of Maryland, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, RMIT Vietnam and Ryerson University.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include examinations, essays, reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

PATHWAyS

Advanced standing





Graduates of the Master of Strategic Procurement are recognised by the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC).

www.apcc.gov.au

CAREER OUTLOOK

Rapid growth in the procurement industry has demanded not only a larger pool of procurement professionals, but also people with a master qualification. There is now a growing demand for strategic procurement managers and executives.

As a graduate, you will have excellent opportunities for advancement and professional satisfaction. Job opportunities exist in a wide range of areas including local and state government departments, medium to large enterprises and private sector organisations, particularly those with established procurement departments.

Roles might include senior appointments in supply and distribution management, purchasing, and logistics management. Outside of the supply chain industry, graduates would be well equipped to take on roles in policy and planning management, and management and organisation analysis.

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SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC198 2 years C 26 880 28 800

MC198EXE 1.5 years^ C 26 880 28 800


In this master degree you will become aware of the strategic challenges and the potential opportunities of servicing customers within dynamic and complex supply chains.

You will develop a deep understanding of the measurement and management of supply chains overall, and logistics operations in particular.

The program is focused on developing skills to create and implement efficient, effective and sustainable supply chain and logistics strategies over the logistics life cycle.

This program is designed for people commencing or wanting to further develop a professional career in supply chain and logistics management locally or internationally, in either private or public sector organisations.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program is structured in stages to enable you to: » gain a solid background in business and

business operations » undertake coursework specific to logistics

and supply chain management » develop skills in quantitative analysis, decision

making and supply chain principles » deepen your understanding in the areas of

supply chain project management and supply chain sustainability.

» broaden the knowledge you have gained through your studies through the choice of three discipline-based electives to understand the dynamic field of international logistics.


Leadership and Management is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the first year of the program.

If you have fewer than two years of relevant work experience, you will also be required to undertake the course Professional Logistics Practice. In this course you will participate in intensive problem-based seminars with site management and logistics professionals and explore the role of logistics and supply chain management as part of business processes through on-site corporate case studies.

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TEACHING METHODS

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including lectures, class and group discussions, problem-based seminars, case studies and project work based on-site visits.

Some courses involve intensive workshops. Workshops are usually held over two to three days (typically a half day Friday and full days Saturday and Sunday) with additional tutorials held in mid-semester for each course.


ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Depending on courses selected, your progress is usually assessed by a combination of group and individual assignments.

PATHWAyS

Advanced standing





The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is accredited at professional level with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Supply chain and logistics management are growing fields within public and private sector organisations locally and worldwide. Accordingly, demand for well-educated internationally-oriented and experienced executives is growing.

Due to the broad-ranging nature of supply chains and logistics, careers are likewise many and varied. You might choose to focus on procurement, inventory management, materials handling, distribution and warehousing, import and export management, or information analysis and management to mention a few.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN ... » Strategic Procurement, page 58

ACCOUNTING

Master of Business – Accountancy

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR072 2 years C 24 960 24 000


Doctor of Philosophy (Accountancy)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR075 4 years C 24 960 25 920


The accountancy research program allows you to undertake specialised research in the broad area of accounting education, auditing, financial accounting, social and environmental accountability and reporting, and corporate governance. As part of your studies, you are normally required to complete Business Research Methods course.

In the Master, you will develop a thorough understanding of your specialisation and make a significant contribution of knowledge to the field.

The Doctor of Philosophy takes you to the next level and requires you to complete a more substantial and rigorous thesis.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in academia, government, business, industry and non-government organisations. Researchers have an opportunity to make a difference through their research and publications.

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BUSINESS

Master of Business – Business

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR081 2 years C 24 960 24 000


Doctor of Philosophy (Business)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR076 4 years C 24 960 25 920


Applications are welcomed from graduates with a research interest in a range of business management areas such as business ethics, business modelling, business strategy, leadership, organisational change, innovation and entrepreneurship.

As part of the Master of Business and the Doctor of Philosophy, you are normally required to complete a Business Research Methods course.

The research for a Master of Business allows you to demonstrate a thorough understanding of your field and contribution to a wider body of knowledge. The Doctor of Philosophy requires a more substantial and rigorous research project.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in academia, government, business, industry and non-government organisations. As a researcher, you have an opportunity to make a difference through your research and publications.

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Master of Business – Business Computing

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR076 2 years C 24 960 24 000


Doctor of Philosophy (Business Information Systems)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR077 4 years C 24 960 25 920


In the Master of Business and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), you will conduct specialised business IT research in one or more specialist fields, including: » digital economics » IT policy » e-health » mobile technologies » social networking technologies » human/computer interaction » green IT » systems evaluation and modelling » knowledge management and supply chain » logistics research.

RMIT’s College of Business has an interest in human/computer interaction (HCI) and in various aspects of information management.

As part of the Master of Business and Doctor of Philosophy, you are normally required to complete a Business Research Methods course.

The Master of Business allows you to demonstrate a thorough understanding of your specialisation, and results in research that contributes to wider knowledge in your field. The Doctor of Philosophy involves a more substantial and rigorous research project.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in academia, government, business, industry and non- government organisations. Researchers have an opportunity to make a difference through their research and publications.

ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Master of Business – Economics and Finance

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR075 2 years C 24 960 24 000


Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Finance)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR078 4 years C 24 960 25 920


These Master and PhD research programs provide you with the skills, knowledge and industry connections to undertake independent research, develop original concepts and test your theories.

A number of specialisations are available, including: » capital markets and financial institutions » econometrics » finance » financial instruments » industrial economics » international monetary economics » macroeconomics » microeconomics.

During the Master of Business program you will develop a thorough understanding of your specialisation and make a significant contribution of knowledge to your field.


ENTRy REqUIREMENTS

Refer to page 131 for all general entry requirements for business research programs. In addition, it is expected that you will have completed an undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline with a strong economics and/or finance focus. PhD students must demonstrate research capability and experience. If you do not have research training or experience, you may apply for the Master of Business.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in academia, government, business, industry and non government organisations. Researchers have an opportunity to make a difference through their research and publications.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Economics and finance, page 61 » Finance, page 53

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LOGISTICS

Master of Business – Logistics

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR079 2 years C 24 960 24 000


Doctor of Philosophy (Logistics)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR079 4 years C 24 960 25 920


The Master of Business and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in logistics give you opportunities to undertake independent research, allowing you to develop concepts and test your theories.

You can specialise in areas like: » complexity and supply chain risk » e-supply chain solution and collaboration » freight logistics and warehousing » global supply chain design and optimisation » lean logistics » lean Six Sigma and quality management » port management and maritime logistics » retail logistics and supply chain simulation » reverse logistics and green supply chain » strategic procurement and low-cost country

sourcing » tourism and humanitarian logistics » transport planning and spatial modelling.

In the master degree, you will develop a thorough understanding of your specialisation and make a significant contribution of knowledge to your field.

The Doctor of Philosophy requires you to complete a more substantial and rigorous thesis.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in academia, government, business, industry and non- government organisations. Researchers have an opportunity to make a difference to society through their research and publications.

MANAGEMENT

Master of Business – Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR073 2 years C 24 960 24 000


Doctor of Philosophy (Management)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR080 4 years C 24 960 25 920


The Master of Business and Doctor of Philosophy in management give you the training and guidance to undertake specialist research. Business management specialisations include: » cross-cultural management » employment relations » entrepreneurship and innovation » environmental management » governance and public sector management » international business » organisational behaviour and theory.

As part of the Master of Business and the Doctor of Philosophy, you are normally required to complete a one semester Business Research Methods course.

Your research in the Master of Business should demonstrate your thorough understanding of your specialisation, and make a significant contribution to the knowledge of your field. The Doctor of Philosophy will involve a more substantial and rigorous research project.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in academia, government, business, industry and non- government organisations. Researchers have an opportunity to make a difference through their research and publications.

MARKETING

Master of Business – Marketing

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR078 2 years C 24 960 24 000


A marketing research program is your opportunity to conduct independent, original and specialist research into a topic of interest. It will allow you to develop concepts, test your theories, connect with like-minded individuals within the research community and produce a significant research outcome.

You can choose to specialise in: » Branding » Business-to-Business Marketing » Buyer Behaviour » Consumer Behaviour » Customer Behaviour » Customer Relationship Management » Electronic Marketing » Integrated Marketing Communications » Macro Marketing » Product Innovation » Service Quality » Services Marketing » Social Marketing » Sponsorship » Word of Mouth.

The Master of Business program allows you to develop thorough understandings within your specialisation and to make a significant contribution of knowledge to your field.


CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in academia, government, business, industry and non-government organisations. Researchers have an opportunity to make a difference to society through their research and publications.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Business, pages 48 and 61 » Marketing, page 55

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Doctor of Philosophy (Statistics and Operations Research)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR104 4 years C 25 920 28 800


Refer to page 126 for program details.

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Influence through skilled communication

‘I have always loved marketing communication and have always wanted

to take a master degree abroad to learn in a different and challenging environment.

The Advertising program at RMIT was the most suitable one in line with my interests

and RMIT is well known for their industry-relevant learning experience.

‘For those who seek a learning experience that offers a great balance

between theory and industry practice, RMIT is the best in Australia.

The vibrant campus life in the city of Melbourne is also really great.’

Ario SurindroMaster of Advertising

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Far left: GEElab’s concept of a backseat entertainment, a project headed by Dr Steffen Walz and Daniel Wahl in collaboration with Audi.

Left: The virtual three-dimensional space of the VROOM tennis game.

Game of LifeThree international research laboratories at RMIT University are driving innovation in games, entertainment and creative media industries across Australia, Asia and Europe.

GEElabWorking with industry to model gaming prototypes of the future, RMIT’s Games and Experimental Entertainment Laboratory (GEElab) focuses on entertainment visions while critically reflecting on the role of games and entertainment in culture. It undertakes research to ‘gamify’ traditionally nonlinear media—such as television, film and radio—creating design strategies, narratives and service prototypes.

RMIT’s internationally positioned GEElab has headquarters in Melbourne and a GEElab Europe in Stuttgart, Germany.

Exertion Games Lab The Exertion Games Lab engages engineering, arts, design and computer science disciplines using interactive technologies to achieve health and create new sports experiences. It includes large-scale outdoor team sports and physical play with robots, and has games controlled with biofeedback—breathing-exercise games and games you play while sleeping. The research looks at the role of design in player motivation, resulting in recommendations on how to design and use games for health.

VROOMThe Virtual Room (VROOM), a revolutionary visualisation laboratory, is an interactive and immersive environment of eight screens allowing participants to experience a changing perspective as they walk around whatever is contained within the Virtual Room. The VROOM will be used for research on issues of narrative, content, and visualisation of interactive, virtual, and networked multi-user experiences.

Game of Life

Communication and digital media RMIT’s School of Media and Communication has an international reputation for excellence in work-relevant education and high quality research.

More than 200 top industry professionals and academics deliver programs that explore the cultural, political and social contexts in which media and communication systems influence the way the world is debated, critiqued and known.

RMIT will take your career to the next level and open up opportunities around the world.

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See the Bubble Popper at the Exertion Games Lab.

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MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



BH066 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Honours in RMIT’s School of Media and Communication allows the highest achieving students to participate in advanced research studio.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a substantial, year-long project on a specific research topic and learn invaluable research and project skills.

The Honours degree brings together a laboratory and studio model with state-of-the-art resources to help you achieve highly, establish your reputation and lay the foundation for your future career.

You will study major issues in contemporary media and communication that inform your project outcomes. Your work will be assessed by key industry and academic leaders.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Some students choose to incur costs through the research project they undertake. In addition, the submission of the final work is expected to be of a high standard, and in some instances students choose to incur costs for printing, design and presentation, but this is optional.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Honours is recognised by industry as an indicator of outstanding ability. Graduates often gain entry to their preferred careers as a direct result of the research projects they have completed.

ADVERTISING

Graduate Certificate in Advertising

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GC076 0.5 year C 11 040 11 520


Graduate Diploma in Advertising

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD130 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Advertising

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC130 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


RMIT’s postgraduate advertising program prepares you for managing complex advertising campaigns that are integrated with promotional activities like commercial sponsorship, sales promotion, brand, public relations and direct response.

You will examine specific professional areas such as branding theory, account management, account planning, strategy planning, media planning and agency management.

You will also analyse international advertising, focus on high-powered advertising strategy and process and explore broad management issues.

The unique aspects of this program are: » It is one of the few specialist advertising

master programs in the world. » Teaching staff have senior-level practical

experience in industry, many combining teaching with their ongoing industry careers.

» Academic staff publish in leading journals and attend conferences and forums, ensuring that teaching is research-led.

» Computer facilities include cutting-edge media software. You will learn about planning and buying using these tools.

Note: While you will study creativity in advertising, this program is not focused on producing graduates for copywriting or art direction careers. However, you can still choose a number of electives that have design and other creative elements.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You studies will combine core courses with other advertising and elective courses that you will choose to build your specialisation or broaden your advertising knowledge.

Core courses » Advertising Campaigns » Advertising Media Strategy » Advertising Strategy Planning » Advertising Theory and Practice » Creativity in Advertising » Global Media and Communication Industries » Managing Advertising: Agency and Client

Approaches » Masters Seminar » Professional Practice » Professional Research and Evaluation

Other courses you may choose from » Communication Design Entrepreneurship » Design Narratives » Globalised Communication and Culture » Any other approved elective course


This program is accredited by the Media Federation of Australia (MFA) and the International Advertising Association (IAA).

The program has links with The Communications Council (previously Australian Federation of Advertising) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).

CAREER OUTLOOK

You will be equipped to enter professional and management roles in advertising agencies, promotional agencies, market research companies, management consultancies, and organisations (business, government and non-profit) which use advertising to achieve their goals.

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COMMUNICATION

Master of Communication

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC080 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


The Master of Communication engages you in theoretical communication studies, professional training and research to explore the social, cultural and political contexts of communication industries.

The degree gives you up-to-date knowledge in communication research and professional practice. Key to the program’s strength is the diversity of students in the classroom, which enriches your learning experience. If you are already a communication professional returning to study, the master degree will see you build on your practical experience with a deeper understanding of theory and how to apply it strategically.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master of Communication program is unique in that it allows you to design your own study program according to your needs and interests.

Courses include:

» Asian Media Systems » Cinema Industry and Culture » Communication and New Technology » Editing Principles and Practice » Electronic Publishing » Ethics, Philosophy and Professional

Communication » Film and TV Industries: Professional Practice » International Communication and Culture

Journalism: Issues and Principles » Literary Journalism: The Art and Craft of

Telling True Stories » Magazine Publishing: Context, Theory and

Practice » Mass Communication Law and Regulation » Managing Media Organisations » News and Communication Theory » Organisational Communication Theory and

Research » Political Communication » PR Case Analysis and Presentation » Public Relations Theory and Practice » Reading Local, National and Global Cinemas » Terrorism, Media and Morality » Writing for the Media

Courses are offered in the areas of communication theory and practice, cinema, journalism, public relations, editing and publishing, cultural studies and new media technology.

CAREER OUTLOOK

As a graduate, you may move into roles in communications and public relations agencies, promotional agencies, management consultancies, and in organisations where communication plays a critical role.

CREATIVE MEDIA

Master of Creative Media (Animation and Interactive Media)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC142 1.5 years C 23 040 24 000


This program is unique in Australia as a coursework-based master degree across two interrelated disciplines. It offers masterclasses and forums with industry professionals. It also allows creative professionals to reflect on their practice in the context of cross-disciplinary peer review and project-directed research.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Some of the areas you may study in are: » Collaborative Studio Practice » Concept Development » Entrepreneurship for Creative Practitioners » Individual Studio Practice » Research Strategies

CAREER OUTLOOK

Across the two specialist areas of the Master of Creative Media you may pursue a career as: » animator in 2D or 3D » art director » character designer » film or television director/producer » games artist » interaction designer » machinima director/producer » matte artist » online education designer » production manager » sound designer » web designer.

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Graduate Diploma in Journalism

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD074 1 year C 18 240 19 200


The Graduate Diploma in Journalism is a vocational postgraduate program that will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to enter a wide range of careers in print, broadcast and online journalism and related areas.

The graduate diploma is designed for graduates who have not studied journalism. The program is designed to give you practical and professional preparation for a career in journalism.

All journalism teaching staff have an industry background and tertiary qualifications. Their professional experiences cover radio, television and online journalism, newspaper and magazine journalism, specialist reporting, and news organisation management.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Some of the areas you will study in are: » Advanced Reporting and Feature Writing » Broadcast Journalism: Radio and TV » Journalism: An Introduction » Media and the Law » News Studies » Online Journalism » Reporting and Writing the News


Strong links with industry are sustained through the program’s extensive work placement scheme, which offers you the chance to spend time in professional newsrooms.

The journalism program at RMIT also maintains industry links through professional contacts on the Program Advisory Committee.

GLOBAL CONNECTION

There are limited opportunities for some students to complete overseas work placements.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Journalism graduates are working in newspaper, magazine, online, radio and television journalism, as well as in specialist publishing throughout Australia and internationally.

MEDIA

Graduate Diploma in Media

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD180 1 year C 22 080 23 040


In this one-year Graduate Diploma, you will gain entry-level professional skills that will set you up for a career in the media. Your courses will cover video (planning, shooting and editing); audio (recording and post-production); and web production (social media, virtual collaboration and website production). At the end of the program, you will be able not only to produce short, professional quality media projects, but also distribute and market them online.

You will produce a small but impressive portfolio of work to present to potential employers, and develop a clearer sense of your own career path. The program provides access to teaching staff with relevant industry experience, and guest lecturers currently working in various media fields. To allow for greater flexibility, the program operates in ‘blended’ mode, consisting of a ‘face-to- face’ intensive once every semester, when you will be expected to be on campus, while the rest of the teaching is carried out online. You will have access to state-of-the-art RMIT equipment and facilities during the intensives.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy » Contemporary Media Work Practices » Fiction Project » Industrial Media » Media Objects » Non-Fiction Project » Post-Industrial Media » Story, Genre and Medium » One elective course

CAREER OUTLOOK

The Graduate Diploma in Media combines knowledge, technical skills and experience with collaborative practice needed to build a career in the increasingly convergent and diverse media industries, from traditional video and audio production to emergent media forms. Graduates can expect to be employed within the screen and sound production industries and will be particularly well equipped to take on emerging roles in corporate, government and community contexts that involve the development and coordination of cross-media, transmedia and social media projects.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Master of Arts – Communication Studies

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR071 2 years C 21 120 21 120


A research degree in communication studies is an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in communication, make an origiinal contribution to the body of knowledge in your field and develop your skills in research, analysis and self-motivated goal-setting.

Relevant research topics cover themes like: » communication industry education and

training » communication practice and industry

innovation » communication, politics and organisations » global media cultures.

Postgraduates play an important role in the School’s research environment, which includes a regular graduate research conference as part of research education and training.

RMIT’s School of Media and Communication has research expertise in the following areas: » advertising » Asian media » cinema » communication in the international

marketplace » communications history » community and alternative media » government communications policy » issues management » journalism » literature and biography » media and religion » media industries » media, communications and cultural theory » media, communications and Australian

culture » music and popular culture » new communications technology » public relations and organisational

communications » radio and television broadcasting » the role of communication in political, cultural,

social and economic change.

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Most research is conducted through thesis writing, but production and project-based research is also possible where relevant, especially in advertising, communication design and journalism.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Doctor of Philosophy (Communication Studies)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR069 4 years C 22 080 24 000


Postgraduate researchers play an important role in the School’s research environment of RMIT’s School of Media and Communication, which includes a regular graduate research conference as part of research education and training.

You will have the opportunity to carry out independent research in the form of producing a thesis or major project.

The School can provide you with research expertise and guidance in the following areas: » advertising » Asian media » cinema » communication in the international

marketplace; media and religion » communications history » community and alternative media » government communications policy » issues management » journalism » literature and biography » media industries » media, communications and cultural theory. » media, communications and Australian culture » music and popular culture » new communications technology » public relations and organisational

communications » radio and television broadcasting » the role of communication in political, cultural,

social and economic change.

Broad areas of research within RMIT’s School of Media and Communication are: » cinema and screen » communication » communication, organisations and society » digital ethnography » games and animation » media and communities » non-fiction » placemaking and participatory design » politics and culture.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

While most communications and media research is conducted through thesis writing, there is the opportunity to do a PhD by project and exegesis.

PATHWAyS

Candidates who are enrolled in an RMIT master degree by research program and have demonstrated exceptional ability in the first stage of a program which has the potential to be extended to doctoral level may transfer to a PhD, with the approval of the faculty board.

CREATIVE MEDIA

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Media)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR070 4 years C 24 000 25 920


This creative media PhD allows you to carry out expert research in disciplines like animation and interactive media, photography, creative writing, multimedia, screenwriting, and film and television production.

Two supervisors are usually assigned to each research candidate. A specialist consultant may also be appointed as required. Seminar programs and reading groups are also sometimes offered to support your research program.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

An orientation program for new candidates is conducted and candidates complete an appropriate Research Strategies course in the first semester of their candidature.

The knowledge and abilities you develop in this course will assist you in conducting your own self-directed, original research project. Your project will be made up of creative and theory-based components that explore critical, historical, technological and practical knowledge.

CAREER OUTLOOK

You will be qualified to begin work as an academic or develop your professional career in media and creative media.

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Make a difference in the world

‘I chose RMIT because of the curriculum structure it offers a

Social Work student. The detailed subjects alongside an intensive

field placement program we perfect for a Social Work career,

as they give you a great theoretical and practical balance.

‘The best thing about studying at RMIT would have to be the support from staff.

Not only are staff passionate about their chosen topics, but they are constantly

informing students of extra opportunities to gain future knowledge and experience.’

Noosha D’cruze Master of Social Work


Community services and social sciences RMIT’s highly specialised community services and social sciences research and coursework programs will introduce you to compelling issues such as globalisation, social change and international development.

You will develop solutions on a conceptual and practical level and be equipped with the skills and understanding needed to make a true difference in the world.

In their search for a holistic and sustainable approach to slum relocation, the city of Porto Alegre in Brazil found practical answers through an initiative supported by a United Nations program based at RMIT.

The UN Global Compact Cities Programme, hosted and supported by RMIT’s Global Cities Research Institute, undertook the project to relocate the Vila Chocolatão community in Brazil from an urban slum to a new, purpose-built, environmentally sustainable housing complex.

As in many slums, collecting, sorting and trading rubbish has been the main source of income for the 195 families of the Vila Chocolatão community—housed in a strip of land between government and industrial buildings, metres from the Porto Alegre business district. With rubbish used to build dwellings and livelihoods, the challenge of shifting people was greater than

simply building new homes, yet in 2011 the 600 residents were successfully relocated to the new community Residential Nova Chocolatão.

The project involved extensive community engagement and sensitivity to the needs of the community. It focused on ecological awareness, but strove to achieve economic, political and cultural sustainability for the community as a whole.

‘Shifting Chocolatão to a new housing project could easily have been treated as just a way to remove an ugly sight from the city’s historical centre, but the focus instead has been on sustaining and improving the lives of the people involved,’ Dr Elizabeth Kath said.

Trashing stereotypes

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Dr Jonathan Makuwira talks about RMIT’s industry links that will give you the skills and knowledge to help make the world a better and more equitable place for the future.

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Dr Elizabeth Kath met residents of Vila Chocolatão and spoke with City of Porto Alegre representatives during a visit to Brazil.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION

Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) (Honours)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



BH060 1 year C 20 160 21 120


RMIT’s criminal justice administration honours program will build on your capabilities acquired through your undergraduate degree level studies. You will grow your sense of professional identity and expand your learning horizons through exposure to a range of professional and research practice. The program will prepare you for work in various professional environments within criminal justice, enabling you to add value to organisations and improve practice.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program structure includes studies in research strategies, advanced justice theory and application, thesis preparation and elective options. Your skill and knowledge will come together in the final stage of the program in the form of a thesis.

PATHWAyS

The criminal justice administration honours program provides an essential pathway for further postgraduate study and research, and provides an essential pathway for graduates who wish to pursue doctoral studies.


The honours program is reviewed regularly in consultation with the Program Advisory Committee to keep abreast of new developments in industry and ensure program relevance.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in senior positions in the criminal justice sector or are undertaking doctoral studies.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Criminal justice administration, on this page

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) (Honours)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



BH049 1 year C 20 160 21 120


The honours year adds to and distinguishes your undergraduate experience by ‘bringing it all together’ at a more advanced level of analysis and insight. The international studies honours program is designed for students who want to develop the skills of independent researchers, cultural innovators and critically reflective leaders in: » government » business » international aid and development » international education.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

In Research Methods you will receive specialised research training, and in Nationalism to Globalism you will learn discipline-specific essentials. Along with an approved elective course of your choosing, these courses will prepare you for writing your research thesis in the final stage of the degree.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in senior positions throughout the world in a wide range of institutions that have an international and cross-cultural focus. Graduates have also founded their own non-government organisations and development projects. As a graduate, you may be employed in fields such as: » foreign embassies and consulates » the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

international affairs publications » human rights and fair trade non-government

organisations. Opportunities for positions requiring international knowledge and skills are increasing and have created a need for graduates who are highly skilled, interculturally attuned and able to think and act globally/locally, as well as be bilingual.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION

Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD137 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Social Science (Criminal Justice Administration)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC137 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


These programs provide you with the opportunity to extend your career in the criminal justice sector, as well as other fields like governance and human security.

Whether you are already working in criminal justice and want to take your career further, or you are new to the field and want to start your career, this program will benefit you. It is particularly relevant for careers in justice, policing, customs, corrections and the courts.

Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities for learning in the workplace, as the program has close associations with professional organisations in: » corrections » courts administration » customs » human services » investigations » juvenile justice » legal administration » policing » the Department of Justice.

The program also maintains strong links with justice sectors at the federal and Victorian state levels, as well as in other states and territories.

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WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will critically analyse contemporary issues in criminal justice and develop skills in research, leadership, management, organisational change and policy development.

The Master can be completed by coursework and/or minor thesis, and you may choose to exit at the graduate diploma level.

What you will study includes a combination of core and elective courses.

Core courses » Administration Study » Advanced Criminal Justice Theory and

Application » Comparative Criminal Justice Systems » Law and Criminal Justice Policy » Leadership and Social Change » Management Issues » Policy Making » Transforming Organisations » Masters Minor Thesis (A, B and C)

Elective courses

A wide variety of electives are available to choose from, allowing you to specialise in fields such as: » crime prevention » criminal law » customs and border security » forensic studies » security and criminal intelligence » terrorism and society » youth justice systems.

TEACHING METHODS

Classes are taught in a combination of lecture, seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical and laboratory sessions. In some courses, you will learn core information in lectures followed by small group discussions in seminars and tutorials. Other courses may only have a lecture, or may run as an intensive course or workshop.

CAREER OUTLOOK

This program prepares students for careers in: » child protection » corrections counselling » courts management » customs and border security » forensics » law enforcement and policing » mediation » office of the Director of Public Prosecution » prisons administration » private security firms » security management » social research » youth justice.

ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING

Graduate Certificate in Environment and Planning

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GC078 0.5 year C 11 040 11 520


Graduate Diploma in Environment and Planning

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD125 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC072 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040



INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate Certificate in International Development

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GC079 0.5 year C 11 040 11 520


Graduate Diploma in International Development

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD066 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Social Science (International Development)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC073 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


The Master of Social Science (International Development) degree provides development professionals, and those wanting to start a career in international development, with the skills and knowledge they need to make the world a better, fairer place.

The program aims to: » inform your knowledge and understanding of

development issues, and particularly those affecting underprivileged communities in developing and developed countries

» increase your understanding of issues, regulatory processes and challenges that confront these communities and countries in an era of globalisation

» improve your professional skills required in relation to planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects

» develop your advocacy skills so that you gain familiarity with tendering processes and practise designing and delivering training workshops.

It is suitable for recent graduates, individuals already working in the sector, and inviduals working in other areas but seeking a career change.

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WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master of Social Science (International Development) incorporates exit points at graduate certificate and graduate diploma levels. You can also enrol directly into these awards.

Your studies will include a number of core courses, as well as elective courses that you can choose to create your specialisation or broaden your expertise. The core courses you will need to complete will differ for each award level.

Courses that may be available include:

Core courses » Theories of Development » International NGOs, Civil Society and

Development » Learning and Participation in Development » Gender Issues in Development

Elective courses » Aid, Adjustment and Development » Applied Human Rights and Indigenous

Peoples » Environmental Policy » Health Issues in Development » Introduction to Applied Human Rights » Microfinance and Development » Minor Thesis » Planning for Community Development » Social and Political Theory » Urbanisation Issues in the Developing World

Students can also take a wide range of other electives including language courses during the program.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Employment in the development sector is very competitive, but RMIT graduates have an edge over others due to the professional skills gained through the program. The international development program opens up career avenues in Australia and overseas within the development and public sector. Past graduates work in agencies such as World Vision Australia, Oxfam, TEAR, Save the Children, Plan, Australian Red Cross and AUSAID in a variety of roles.

Graduates have gained placements with the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development program and the United Nations (UN) in developing countries in South Asia, South-East Asia, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America. It is possible for you to use this program as the first step in advancing to PhD research.

INTERNATIONAL URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Graduate Certificate in International Urban and Environmental Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GC106 0.5 year C 11 040 11 520


Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC074 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040



POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES

Master of Social Science (Policy and Human Services)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC075 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


RMIT’s policy and human services program will develop your abilities in policy making and management. The program has been designed for policy makers and managers working in government, the community and private sectors. With a focus on policy making, change management and research, the program provides a strong theoretical framework and uses current issues and practice to prepare you for the demands of professional policy and management work.

Key features of this program include: » policy courses that reflect current issues » strong emphasis on using theory to

understand practice experiences » a focus on ethics, values and human rights in

policy and management » strategic planning and futures management » research opportunities and the option to

undertake a minor thesis or an optional field project

» extensive elective course options to accomodate a wide range of interests.

Courses will provide you with frameworks for thinking about globalisation, equity and justice, risk management, fairness and questions of resource distribution and reform. You will develop an intellectually critical perspective that will assist you to engage with the challenges and issues facing public and private sectors, community management, and the social policy field.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will study core courses, as well as elective courses that you can choose to create your specialisation or broaden your expertise. The core courses you will need to complete will differ for each award level.

Courses that may be available include:

Core courses » Policy Economics » Policy Evidence » Policy Making » Policy Values » Social and Political Theory » Social Policy

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Elective courses » Field Project/Minor Research Project/Minor

Thesis » Advanced Advocacy and Social Action » Applied Human Rights and Indigenous

Peoples » Criminal Law » Ecological Economics » Gender Issues in Development » Innovative Local Government » International Project Planning and Design » Law and Criminal Justice Policy » Planning for Community Development » Rural and Regional Planning » Strategies for Sustainability » Translation and Technology » Working with Violence and Abuse

You may also take a wide range of other electives.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates work as policy makers, policy advisors, managers and activists in federal, state and local government, trade unions, and large community sector organisations.

TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING STUDIES

Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting Studies

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GC137 0.5 year C 11 040 11 520


Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting Studies

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD168 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Social Science (Translating and Interpreting Studies)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC167 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


Qualified professional translators and interpreters are in high demand in a globalised world, where they facilitate the flow of information in public and private sectors. Government departments and businesses are increasingly relying on translators and interpreters for communicating across different languages and cultures.

Program features include: » responsiveness to industry requirements

through specialist courses » strong emphasis on work-ready graduates » pioneering studies in teaching-related issues

in translating and interpreting education (for those who are interested in teaching in this discipline)

» flexible program design and delivery to equip you to work at high levels of productivity as a freelance professional translator or interpreter

» options to specialise in other areas through electives from other RMIT postgraduate programs.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master of Social Science (Translating and Interpreting Studies) links translation technology, ethics, professional studies and theoretical and discourse analysis to practical issues in translating and interpreting. It provides advanced studies in translating and interpreting theory, professional aspects, discourse studies, pedagogy, translation technology and translating and interpreting practice.

Below is a list of the specific translating and interpreting studies courses you may complete as part of your studies.

Core Courses » Discourse Studies for Translators

and Interpreters » Ethics and Professional Issues » Theoretical Bases of Translating and

Interpreting » Advanced Theory of Translating and

Interpreting » Research Methods in Translating and

Interpreting » Extended Professional Project » Minor Thesis

Electives » Translation Accrediting Practice 1 or 2 » Interpreting Accrediting Practice 1 or 2 » Advanced Discourse Studies » Language Policy and Language Services » Pedagogy of Translating and Interpreting » Translation and Technology

Electives are also available from other RMIT postgraduate programs such as policy and human services, social work, criminal justice administration, environment and planning, and international development.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Prescribed books and readers may cost approximately AU$400 – AU$500.

PATHWAyS

Graduates who have successfully completed RMIT’s Advanced Diploma of Translating and Advanced Diploma of Interpreting and also have a recognised undergraduate degree are eligible for advanced standing in four courses.

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The program is approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Graduates who meet the requirements may be eligible for translator and/or interpreter accreditation with NAATI. Eligibility for NAATI accreditation requires you to successfully complete specific courses from the translating and interpreting studies discipline area and to achieve a minimum grade in some assessment tasks, which may be higher than the academic pass grade. You must complete the master semester in order to be recommended to NAATI for accreditation at the appropriate level.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates work in occupations and industries in Australia and overseas. There are many global opportunities for translators and interpreters qualified at postgraduate level. Careers can be in multinational firms and agencies, embassies and diplomatic posts, localisation industries, or you may undertake freelance work as a translator/interpreter. There are also interesting, challenging and broader career prospects in government areas such as cross-cultural communication, social and welfare services, security services and international trade relations in Australia or overseas.

SOCIAL WORK

Master of Social Work

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC150 2 years C 22 080 23 040


The Master of Social Work allows graduates from other disciplines the opportunity to enter the social work profession without having to return to undergraduate study. This qualifying program is designed to develop your capacity for effective professional practice in the human services, and to assist you to meet demands of current and emerging policy and practice contexts.

You will develop your knowledge, skills and ethical foundations to achieve individual and collective wellbeing from a social justice perspective. You will be able to critically reflect on and analyse social policy and organisational practices and employ the skills needed for advocating for change.

TEACHING METHOD

Most courses are run in a small group workshop format. This enables you to interact with your peers and learn from experience and knowledge.


The program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

CAREER OUTLOOK

The Master of Social Work qualifies you for entry into the social work profession and prepares you for an advanced level of practice. It provides opportunities for you to advance in your career and to move between different forms of employment including policy work, management, direct service provision, community development and research.

As a graduate, you are likely to be employed in government and non-government sectors, working in a diverse range of practice and policy settings. You will be able to work in a variety of fields of practice including child and family welfare, mental health, migrants and refugees, disability and health.

The program will equip you for practice in a range of methods such as direct practice/counselling, policy and program development, research, advocacy and community development.

GLOBAL STUDIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING

Master of Social Science

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR057 2 years C 20 160 21 120


Doctor of Philosophy (Global Studies, Social Science and Planning)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR073 4 years C 20 160 21 120


These research degrees will develop your expertise, widen your professional and research networks, enhance your career prospects and guide you in producing socially useful research.

A major part of your research degree will be your original research that comes together in a thesis and contributes to knowledge in your specialist field.

Your research topic will be developed and research conducted in consultation with two supervisors. Relevant research areas include: » global studies—including international

development, international relations, globalisation and cultural studies

» applied social science—including social and political theory, social policy, evaluation theory and practice, social and cultural history, social work and youth work theory and practice, criminology, and community development

» environment and planning—including urban and environmental policy and planning, and housing.

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WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program begins with a one-semester Research Strategies course, during which you will develop and refine your research proposal and improve your knowledge of relevant research approaches.

In your first year of study, you will need to undertake a candidature confirmation seminar. If you are a PhD candidate you will also undertake a completion seminar several months before you complete your thesis or project. The rest of the program is devoted to independent study under expert supervision. Students whose first language is not English may be able to join a professional English support class at no extra cost.

TEACHING METHODS

The Research Strategies course is taught in a combination of lecture, seminar and workshop sessions, supported by written materials. The rest of your program relies on independent study supported by regular weekly or fortnightly meetings with supervisors.

ASSESSMENT

The Research Strategies course includes three assignments: a brief diagnostic exercise, a partial research proposal, and a final research proposal. The thesis or project is submitted at the end of the program and examined by two or three expert outside examiners.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

All research candidates will be entitled to a range of basic benefits including an allocation for research expenses (AU$1800 for master and AU$2500 for PhD candidates), access to a desk and a computer, library access, email address, and limited printing and photocopying.

PATHWAyS

Entry into master and PhD research programs is competitive and RMIT will take into consideration the last two years of your undergraduate degree, any postgraduate qualifications, and any relevant publications and professional experience.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Candidates can apply for up to two RMIT international travel grants of AU$2000 in addition to their School research funding allocation.

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¢ COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Leading technological advancements

‘RMIT appealed to me because of the quality of research and

its links with my native country. This enabled me to get a scholarship

to study here. My supervisors and all the staff have been very

responsive and helpful as I settle into life in Australia.

‘My research is part of a larger project and it has been

interesting to work on a project where different areas are involved.

The project also has ties to industry, which has provided insight

into how the research findings can be applied.’

Daniel Macías GalindoDoctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)


Computing and information technology Learn from leading industry experts at RMIT, ranked in the world’s top 100 Universities for Computer Science and Information Systems (2013 QS World University Rankings). In Information Retrieval research, RMIT has ranked first in Asia and Oceania (and ranked twelfth globally) over the past five years (Microsoft Academic Search).

Programs are developed with input from industry leaders such as IBM, Microsoft and ElanIT across a host of internationally recognised specialisations, from software engineering, computer security and networking, to advanced databases, search engines and bioinformatics.

RMIT researchers are developing an integrated passenger travel and public transport service information system that will ease the pain of commuter gridlock.

Academics from RMIT’s School of Computer Science and Information Technology are working on a system that would give commuters access to real-time travel information for all forms of transport, allowing them to change their route when there is a delay.

The three-year project has funding from an AU$510 000 Australian Research Council Linkage grant.

The team will design a service-oriented system to provide a unique framework for Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to link buses, trains and trams into one transport network.

‘We can help them integrate and mash up the different information systems, not only to the satisfaction of the customers, but also for planning purposes,’ said Professor Athman Bouguettaya, Head of School of Computer Science and IT. ‘So, you can look at alternative means of transportation because you have systems talking to each other and they can communicate, and as a result travellers can plan alternative routes in an efficient way.’

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



BH013 1 year C 27 840 28 800


The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is an advanced coursework program for students with a strong theoretical and practical bachelor degree in computing. You will build on what you have learnt in your undergraduate degree with higher-level coursework and a substantial research project. This will give you the foundations on which you can build your research career or pursue a senior leadership role in computing.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Honours degree involves coursework and substantial research into new areas of computer science.

You will prepare for your research through two core courses, and broaden or refine your understandings through three elective courses. The thesis will form a major part of your program, where you will demonstrate your abilities to carry out research under supervision and to present your ideas at an advanced level.

Core courses » Research Methods » Preliminary Computer Science Honours

ThesisElective courses

You may choose from a wide range of electives. Some of these are: » Computer and Internet Forensics » Data Mining » Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques » Information Retrieval » Intelligent Web Systems » Object Oriented Software Design » Real-Time Rendering and 3D Games

Programming » Systems Architecture » Usability Engineering


This honours degree is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society.

RMIT’s School of Computer Science and IT maintains strong links with industry through an Industry Advisory Committee. Membership includes staff from major local and global IT companies.

The program structure and contents have been developed based on recommendations from the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Computer Society and the Association for Computing Machinery.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The experience you gain in this degree, combined with the strong industry connections you will have access to, will give you an edge in the job market. You may work in research, or take on a senior leadership role in computing.

If you achieve good results in your honours degree, you may proceed directly to postgraduate research in a master or doctoral program. Several scholarships are available each year for exceptional applicants.

BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Master of Business Information Technology

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC200 2 years C 25 920 27 840

MC200EXE 1.5 years^ C 25 920 27 840



COMPUTER SCIENCE

Master of Computer Science

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS


GG2014* ANNUAL FEE (AU$)

MC060 2 years C 27 840 28 800


The Master of Computer Science is a software-focused two-year degree designed for IT graduates and software professionals, as well as non-computing graduates.

Option 1

The unique structure allows you to start with anyone of the following: » Master of Information Technology » Master of Computing, or » Master of Technology (Internet and Web

Computing).Add a further semester of study to achieve a specialised two-year master degree. You can specialise in an additional area by taking four more subjects.

Option 2

Another option is to complete a minor research thesis. You need to achieve a distinction average in your studies to choose this option. The minor thesis can be a pathway into a research degree such as a PhD.

Option 3

The final option is to undertake an industrial software engineering project through YourSoftware. This is an in-house project conducted on campus, working in a specialised laboratory. As part of a team developed under a model of workplace simulation, you will work in an industry environment under the project manager.

www.yoursoftware.com.au

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WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Option 1

The master program consists of 192 credit points. For the first one-and-a-half years full-time, the program structure follows any one of the following: » Master of Computing (see page 82) » Master of Information Technology

(see page 83) » Master of Technology (Internet and Web

Computing) (see page 84).

Option 2

The minor thesis is a pathway to industry research, a master degree by research or a PhD. It is a substantial work of supervised research or development and involves: » identification of a task or problem » search and review of the relevant literature » a proposed, implemented and critically

analysed solution or partial solution » a written report and oral presentation.

Your topic of interest may come from an idea from a lecture, be an extension of work from an assignment, or a topic supported by your employer.

Option 3

Team projects as part of YourSoftware are sponsored by industry, and industry representatives liaise with the groups. Some of the models of software engineering involve daily meetings with the project supervisor. Within six months, you will develop real and working applications across government and not-for-profit agencies and for some of RMIT’s industry partners. It is an excellent preparation for the workforce. The projects will build your skills in managing your time, managing your project, and communicating what you are doing.

ADVANCED STANDING

Students with IT qualifications or significant relevant work experience can apply for course exemptions and may be required to sit a challenge test at enrolment.

PATHWAyS

If you follow an approved study plan in any of these programs, you can transfer your credits to the Master of Computer Science: » Graduate Diploma in Computing » Graduate Diploma in Information Technology » Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering » Master of Information Technology » Master of Computing » Master of Technology (Internet and Web

Computing).

You must enrol in the Master of Computer Science at least one semester before you are due to complete your current program.

Graduates who complete the minor thesis option as part of the Master of Computer Science (with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or more, and a positive minor thesis examiner’s report), can apply for direct entry to a PhD with a possible scholarship.


Graduates are granted professional-level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Software IT specialists with postgraduate qualifications have excellent career prospects locally and internationally, especially when combined with industry experience.

Graduates typically work as: » analyst programmers » business analysts » chief technical officers » computer operators » consultants/functional consultants » database developers and administrators » help desk/support specialists » information architects » information security specialists » internet/multimedia developer managers » network and systems specialists » product managers » project managers » quality assurance testers » sales specialists » software engineers » software network engineers » software project managers » team leaders » technical writers.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Computing, page 82 » Information technology, page 83 » Internet and web computing, page 84

COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH

Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Research

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GC110 0.5 year C 13 920 14 880


This research certificate involves coursework and a Minor Thesis or Project. It provides you with a pathway to the Master of Computer Science (by research) and Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science). You will need to formulate your own research topic, which should broadly conform to the research interests of the School of Computer Science and IT.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

To complete the Certificate you will need to submit a minor thesis or project for critical review by a panel of experts in your field of study.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Computing, page 82 » Information technology, page 83 » Internet and web computing, page 84

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COMPUTING

Graduate Diploma in Computing

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD055 1 year C 27 840 28 800


Master of Computing

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC062 1.5 years C 27 840 28 800


This flexible degree provides graduates from computing and non-computing backgrounds with the opportunity to pursue a specialisation at an advanced level. The degree can be customised around the course offered.

Specialising in a discipline area will allow you to gain critical technical knowledge required by software team leaders and software project managers.

When you graduate, the School will issue you a letter that identifies your specialisation.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master degree incorporates the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate. You may apply for each level of the program separately.

You study a program of specific specialisation courses to specialise in: » Databases » Intelligent systems » Networked and distributed systems » Security in computing » Software engineering » Web-based computing.

At each level of the program, your specialisation will be complemented by core and elective courses. The number and selection of courses you will need to undertake will differ for each level. Examples of what you may study:

Core courses » Data Communication and Net-Centric

Computing » Database Concepts » Java for Programmers » Programming Fundamentals » Software Engineering Fundamentals » Web Servers and Web Technology

Elective courses » Artificial Intelligence » Broadcast Networks and Applications » Cryptography and Security » Document Markup Languages » Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems » Interactive 3D Graphics and Animation » Internet Industry Project » iPhone Software Engineering » Unix Essentials for System Administrators » User Interface Design » Web Services » Windows Systems Administration

ADVANCED STANDING

Students with IT qualifications or significant relevant work experience can apply for course exemptions and may be required to sit a challenge test at enrolment.



CAREER OUTLOOK

A shortage of software specialists means graduates have excellent career prospects in Australia and internationally.

Graduates work in diverse roles like: » analyst programmer » business analyst » consultant/functional consultant » database developer and administrator » help desk/support » information architect » internet/multimedia development manager » network and systems specialist » product manager » project manager » quality assurance tester » sales consultant » security specialist » software engineer » software network engineer » team leader » technical writer.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Computer Science Research,

pages 81 and 85 » Internet and web computing, page 84

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Master of Information Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC196 2 years C 25 920 27 840



INFORMATION SECURITY AND ASSURANCE

Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC159 2 years C 25 920 25 920


In an increasingly networked world, information security and assurance are essential to organisational success.

From the latest internet worm to identity theft, danger is no more than a mouse click away.

The graduate diploma is suited to those interested in the role of a systems administrator and/or a risk analysis consultant. The detailed approach of the master degree is aimed at information security managers and technical specialists who are interested in the implementation or critical evaluation of information security systems.

You will learn about: » Advanced Encryption Standard » biometrics » elliptic curve cryptography » information systems risk management » RSA » smartcards » wireless LAN security.

If you are a master degree student, you may have the opportunity to complete an internship in the information security industry.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate.

Completion of Stage A enables you to obtain the Graduate Certificate in Information Security.

Completion of Stage B enables you to obtain the Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance.

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Examples of courses offered:

Master

Stage A

» Case Studies in Information Security » Introduction to Information Security » Discrete Mathematics » Web Servers and Web Technology

Stage B

» Coding for Reliable Communications » Information Systems Risk Management

Stage C

» Cryptography and Security » Industry Awareness Project

Stage D

» Advanced Topics in Cryptography » Industry Linkage Project

Electives

Two electives are required at each of Stages B, C and D. These include: » Computer and Internet Forensics » Data Communication and

Net-Centric Computing » Database Concepts » Information Systems Security » Practical Security » Secure Electronic Commerce » Smartcard Cryptosystems


This program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Worldwide IT industry surveys indicate there is a very strong demand for qualified security specialists. Graduates will be able to: » step into technical or management roles in

the information security industry » fulfil security audit, compliance and risk

management functions in small to medium enterprises as well as in large IT, finance and consulting companies

» take on sophisticated roles in the design, provision and evaluation of information security systems and services, including penetration testing and hardening of network defences.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD057 1 year C 27 840 28800


Master of Information Technology

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC061 1.5 years C 27 840 28 800


These programs will develop your software skills and problem-solving ability, and encourage you to become an innovative thinker by exploring future technologies and challenges.

This software-oriented master degree provides in-depth study in at least one area of specialisation. Areas are aligned with relevant research activities within RMIT’s School of Computer Science and IT

You may also undertake elective courses, minor thesis or business-oriented electives.

If you are unsure if your prior degree or experience has given you comprehensive and practically-focused skills, you should arrange for a personal information session or consider doing anyone of the following: » Master of Computing (see page 82) » Master of Technology (Internet and Web

Computing) (see page 84) » Master of Computer Science (see page 80).

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The degree is made up of four specialisation courses/elective courses in one area and another four advanced courses from across the other specialisation areas. The final component can be either a minor research thesis or an additional four courses, including practical courses that are less theoretical. There is an option do some management subjects from RMIT’s College of Business.

Specialisation areas include: » databases » intelligent systems » networked and distributed systems » security in computing » software engineering » web-based computing.

Minor thesis

The minor thesis is a pathway to industry research, a master degree by research or a PhD. It is a substantial work of supervised research or development and involves: » identification of a task or problem » search and review of the relevant literature » a proposed, implemented and critically

analysed solution or partial solution » a written report and oral presentation.

Your topic of interest may come from an idea from a lecture, or be an extension of work from an assignment, or a topic supported by your employer.

Course options

The following are examples of courses offered. Your choices will depend on your area of specialisation.

Credit points

» Accounting for Management Decisions 12 » Bioinformatics 12 » Biostatistics 12 » Computer and Internet Forensics 12 » Corporate Finance 12 » Cryptography and Security 12 » Data Mining 12 » E-Business Supply Chains 12 » Economic Analysis for Business 12 » Enterprise Architecture 12 » Financial Statement Analysis 12 » Foundations Distributed Computing 12 » Information Retrieval 12 » Internet and Intranet Document

Engineering 12 » iPhone Software Engineering 12 » Knowledge and Data Warehousing 12 » Marketing Management » Minor Thesis/Project 36 » Object Oriented Software Design 12 » Research Methods 12 » Risk Analysis and Assessment 12 » Secure Electronic Commerce 12 » Secure Network Programming 12 » Software Requirements Engineering 12 » Software Testing 12 » Supply Chain Principles 12 » Systems Architecture 12 » Usability Engineering 12 » Web Services 12

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ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced standing is available if you have completed equivalent recognised courses in postgraduate or honours programs. If you achieve good grades in the minor thesis, you are eligible to apply for direct entry into a PhD program in computer science.

There may be a AU$110 fee if you seek an exemption at enrolment and are required to take a challenge test.



CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are highly sought after as specialists in critical areas of software development, through to the technical spectrum of IT and the management of software projects. You may advance to the position of chief technical officer of an organisation.

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INTERNET AND WEB COMPUTING

Graduate Diploma in Internet and Web Computing

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD059 1 year C 27 840 28 800


Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing)

RMIT CODE

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MC063 1.5 years C 27 840 28 800


These programs are ideal if you want to develop advanced programming and software skills in the internet and web IT. The programs provide hands-on, industry relevant, web-oriented software skills to non-IT professionals, and allows current IT professionals to update their existing skill base.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate. Your studies will begin with fundamentals in programming and databases, building your confidence to undertake a large programming task. Further studies in web servers and technology will put you in more control of what your computer is hosting, and you will learn to set up, install and maintain an Apache server. You can also study more advanced topics in security and networking, and mobile technologies—key aspects of most web-based technology.


Core courses include: » Database Concepts » Java for Programmers » Programming Fundamentals » Web Programming » Web Servers and Web Technology

Elective courses include: » Broadcast Networks and Applications » Data Communication and Net-Centric

Computing » Database Administration » Digital Media Computing » Document Markup Languages » Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems » Engineering Software Projects (iPhone) » Game Mechanics and Game Play

Programming » Internet Industry Project » iPhone Software Engineering » Mobile Application Development » Scripting Language Programming » Software Architecture: Design and

Implementation » Software Engineering Fundamentals » Unix Essentials for System Administrators » Web Database Applications » Web Development Technologies » Windows Systems Administration

Specialist courses: » Computer and Internet Forensics » Internet and Intranet Document Engineering » Secure Electronic Commerce » Usability Engineering » Web Services

ADVANCED STANDING

If you have IT qualifications or significant relevant work experience, you can apply for course exemptions and may be required to sit a challenge test at enrolment. There may be a $110 fee if you seek an exemption at enrolment and are required to take a challenge test.



CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates can work in diverse fields including: » e-business software design and development » e-commerce applications » mobile phone applications » the internet games industry » web databases » web integration » web project analysis and design » web server technology » web systems management » website development and maintenance.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Computer Science, page 80 » Computing, page 82

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Master of Business – Business Computing

RMIT CODE

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MR076 2 years C 24 960 24 000


Doctor of Philosophy (Business Information Systems)

RMIT CODE

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DR077 4 years C 24 960 25 920



COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH

Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR089 4 years C 25 920 28 800


This program requires you to carry out advanced academic research into a specific area of computer science, such as: » analysis and retrieval » distributed systems and networks » information storage » intelligent systems » software engineering.

If you have not published academic papers or written an honours or minor thesis, you should undertake the Graduate Certificate in Computer Science (by research) as a preliminary step for admission to the master and PhD research programs. Completion involves submitting a thesis of publishable quality for critical review by a panel of experts.

TEACHING METHODS

The PhD and the master program are research programs. With the exception of the Research Methods/Strategy course, there are no other formal lectures.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Many graduates find senior positions in industry, while job prospects for academic and research posts in universities are also very good.

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Electrical and Computer Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR033 2 years C 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

RMIT CODE

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DR093 4 years C 29 760 31 680



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Open minds, inspire thought, break moulds

‘The lecturers are inspiring and motivating, and the

students are very supportive of each other. I have learnt

so much that I can apply in my work immediately.

‘The course is well structured so I can study and work and

look after my family. I have taken the option of studying part time,

which means I can manage the workload effectively.’

Alison BullenGraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching


Education and trainingRMIT’s teacher education programs employ emerging technologies in the curriculum, as well as the advice of established industry partners.

The programs aim to redefine and transform education across the early childhood, primary and secondary schooling sectors through highly specialised research and coursework programs.

You will be prepared to take on the challenges of an increasingly diverse profession and respond to a world under rapid change.

Each year, RMIT students have the opportunity to embark on professional placements in Atiu, located in the beautiful southern Cook Islands group. Around 500 warm and welcoming locals eagerly engage with the students over the month and introduce them to their lively culture.

Removed from the world of wireless classrooms, online study tools and high-tech teaching, the RMIT students are taken back to basics in this rural island community. The challenge of limited resources means students have to find imaginative ways to capture the attention of their eager new pupils—a great reason to conduct classes on the beach!

Students have described the experience as an invaluable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and have said they felt honoured to have been chosen to take part. The work students undertake richly contributes to the school, the community, and the students’ own growth.

RMIT’s Education programs provide opportunities for students to complete alternative practicum placements in the Cook Islands, Nepal or in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. Students who wish to conduct their placement in the Cook Islands apply by submitting a written Expression of Interest to the Program Director in early March of the year they plan to travel, and are selected following an interview.

Educating in paradise

Learn more about rural, indigenous and global teaching placements.

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ADULT AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education and Training

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GD037 1 year C 20 160 21 120


Postgraduate studies in adult and vocational education and training provide you with the perfect opportunity to extend your knowledge and practice and to qualify as a TAFE teacher. The core course principles and contexts of learning provide you with a strong conceptual framework and applied skills. You can then select from a range of options that cater to your specific needs.

The program is particularly suited to an interest in becoming an advanced skills teacher, training developer or manager.


You can use this program as a pathway into the Master of Education. Graduates without a distinction average will be considered on an individual basis.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates have found employment across the workplace, education and training sectors in a variety of roles as TAFE teachers, workplace trainers and assessors, training managers, developers of training packages, private consultants and community educators.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD034 1 year B 20 160 21 120


This program provides primary teachers with the skills to develop innovative learning environments for young children. It combines study areas that will address the specifics of knowledge acquisition, teaching skills and attitudes needed for successful early childhood teaching. You will undertake 45 days of supervised teaching practice in a range of early childhood settings, managed in two placements of 20 and 25 days.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Core courses » Studying and Providing for Children

Birth to Two » Linking Theory to Practice: Two to

Eight Years » Children, Education Settings and

Society » Inclusive Education » Issues and Contexts in Education » Applied Education Project » Investigating Science, Mathematics,

Technology and the Environment » Early Childhood Language and

Literacy » Early Childhood Teaching Professional

Practice 1 » Early Childhood Teaching Professional

Practice 2


Upon completion of the program you will be recognised as a four-year trained teacher by Early Childhood Australia Inc. (ECA Inc.), Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).

CAREER OUTLOOK

As a graduate, you will have the skills, knowledge and capabilities to work effectively as a teacher in kindergartens and childcare settings, as well as in private enterprise, government agencies and community service organisations. Graduates are not restricted to working in traditional early childhood educational settings.

EDUCATION

Master of Education

RMIT CODE

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MC039 1.5 years C 20 160 21 120


The Master of Education program develop your professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in a variety of educational, training and community contexts. You will increase your knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching and apply this to educational and workplace settings using coursework and research methodologies.

The program allows you to engage in local and global issues and to work across sectors in education, government, business and the community. You can strengthen your skills in areas of research, learning and development, leadership and management. There is also a research option that provides a pathway to a doctoral program.

There are two options in the Master of Education: » Option 1: Coursework » Option 2: Minor Thesis

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The following are examples of courses you may study. Please note that the availability of courses can change each year.

Credit points

Option 1Complete 132 credit points from » Assessment Reporting and Evaluation 24 » Contemporary Issues in Education 24 » Curriculum and Instructional Design 24 » Flexibility in Teaching and Learning 24 » Foundations of Narrative Counselling 12 » Human Resource Development for

Educators 24 » Independent Study 24 » Investigative and Problem-Based

Learning 24 » Leading and Managing Change 24 » Coaching and Mentoring Process 12 » Organisational Behaviours for Educators 24 » Principles and Contexts of Learning 24 » Professional Competencies for Career

Development Practitioners (1) 12 » Professional Competencies for Career

Development Practitioners (2) 12 » Reflective Teaching and Learning 24 » Strategic Management in Education 24 » Vocational Assessment 12 » Working with Diversity 24

Complete 12 credit points from » Research Design: Theory and Practice 12 » Research Methods and Philosophy

of Knowledge 12 » Research Strategies—

Design/Creative Arts 12 » Research Strategies—Social Sciences 12

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An RMIT teaching qualification is only one of several criteria required to successfully register to teach in Australia.All prospective students are strongly advised to seek further information on the following websites. This is particularly important if English is not your primary language. » Victorian Institute of Teaching: www.vit.vic.edu.au » Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership:

www.aitsl.edu.au


Option 2: Minor thesisIf you are entering the master from any of the graduate certificates listed below and wish to undertake the minor thesis course, you must complete 24 credit points of approved research methods courses:

Credit points

» Minor Thesis A 24 » Minor Thesis B 24 » Minor Thesis C 24 » Research Methods and Philosophy of

Knowledge 12 » Research Strategies—Design/Creative Arts 12 » Research Strategies—Social Sciences 12

Complete 24 credit points from » Approaches to Research in Education 24 » Research Design: Theory and Practice 12

Complete 48 credit points from » Approaches to Research in Education 24 » Assessment Reporting and Evaluation 24 » Contemporary Issues in Education 24 » Curriculum and Instructional Design 24 » Flexibility in Teaching and Learning 24 » Foundations of Narrative Counselling 12 » Human Resource Development for

Educators 24 » Independent Study 24 » Investigative and Problem-Based

Learning 24 » Leading and Managing Change 24 » Coaching and Mentoring Process 12 » Organisational Behaviours for Educators 24 » Principles and Contexts of Learning 24 » Professional Competencies for Career

Development Practitioners (1) 12 » Professional Competencies for Career

Development Practitioners (2) 12 » Reflective Teaching and Learning 24 » Strategic Management in Education 24 » Vocational Assessment 12 » Working with Diversity 24

CAREER OUTLOOK

This program is a professional education degree and not a stand-alone teaching qualification. Graduates work in early childhood, primary, secondary, vocational and workplace and tertiary teaching; as learning and development professionals in corporate, government and community organisations; and in a range of leadership and senior management positions. You will be able to draw upon your qualification to enhance your career within a broad range of organisations.

PATHWAyS

If you apply to enter the master program via the graduate certificate/graduate diploma pathways listed below, you must comply with the entry requirements of these programs: » Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and

Learning, page 91 » Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership

and Management, page 90 » Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational

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EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD)

Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD108 1 year B 20 160 21 120


This graduate diploma provides you with essential knowledge and practical training to prepare you for success as an early childhood teacher. You will be given hands-on supervised training to create innovative learning environments for young children. The program includes 60 days of teaching practice in a range of early childhood settings with children from birth to five years.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will study the following courses: » Studying and Providing for Children

Birth to Two » Linking Theory to Practice: Two to

Eight Years » Children, Education Settings and Society » Inclusive Education » Issues and Contexts in Education » Applied Education Project » Investigating Science, Mathematics,

Technology and the Environment » Early Childhood Languages and

Literacy » Early Childhood Professional Practice 1 » Early Childhood Professional Practice 2 » Early Childhood Professional Practice 3


Upon completion of the program you will be recognised as a four-year trained teacher by Early Childhood Australia Inc. (ECA Inc.), Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).

CAREER OUTLOOK

Currently there are many childcare centres and kindergartens wishing to employ qualified early childhood professionals.

EDUCATION (PRIMARY)

Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)

RMIT CODE

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GD109 1 year B 20 160 21 120


In this intensive program, you will gain the essential knowledge, critical understanding and skills to meet the challenges of primary school teaching in dynamic educational environments.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will study the following courses: » Professional Issues in Teaching » Teaching Principles and Practices » Science and Technology Education » Learning and Developing Literacies » Exploring and Designing in Arts

Practice » Teaching Primary Mathematics

and Numeracy » Teaching Health and Physical

Education for Understanding » Humanities and Global Education » Primary Professional Practice 1 » Primary Professional Practice 2 » Primary Professional Practice 3

ADDITIONAL COSTS

You may have to purchase course workbooks. Total cost is less than AU$100.


The program is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. The program content is designed to meet the current requirements of employing authorities in Australia.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

You will have the opportunity to complete professional practice placements overseas.

CAREER OUTLOOK

All graduates seeking employment are recognised as qualified generalist classroom teachers by the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

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Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

RMIT CODE

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GD110 1 year B 20 160 21 120


This program will prepare you to teach in secondary schools in a range of specialist areas. It combines theoretical coursework in education issues with teaching method studies in two specialist areas. You will also complete a minimum of 45 days of supervised teaching practice in education settings, organised as two blocks spread across both semesters.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Core courses » Imagining Social Futures » Learners, Learning and Teaching » Secondary Professional Practice 1 and 2 » Teaching Across the Curriculum » Teaching as Community

Elective courses

You will be able to select elective courses from two of these areas: » Biology » Chemistry » English » General Science » Health Method » Home Economics » Humanities » Languages Other Than English » Mathematics » Media » Physical Education » Physics Method » Psychology » Society and Environment Studies » Teaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages


The program is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. The program content is designed to meet the current requirements of employing authorities in Australia.

CAREER OUTLOOK

You will be qualified as a secondary teacher for schools and other educational settings. Through reciprocal arrangements with registration authorities, you may be able to practise as a teacher nationally and overseas.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD031 1 year C 20 160 21 120


RMIT’s Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management will extend your knowledge in strategic leadership and management in preparation for senior positions in educational, training and community contexts.

Using research and project skills, you can develop your understanding of complex issues surrounding leadership.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The following are examples of courses you may study. Please note that the availability of courses can change each year. » Approaches to Research in Education » Career in Practice » Contemporary Issues in Education » Cultural Diversity in Training » Curriculum and Instructional Design » Principles and Contexts of Learning » Research Methods and Philosophy

of Knowledge » Research Strategies – Design/

Creative Arts » Research Strategies – Social Sciences » Strategic Management in Education

PATHWAyS

The Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management is an accepted pathway into the Master of Education.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates may be employed as senior practitioners in a variety of education, training and community settings in areas such as change management, educational leadership, strategic management and human resource development.

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TERTIARY TEACHING AND LEARNING

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning

RMIT CODE

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GC020 0.5 year B 10 080 10 560


The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning (TTL) offered by RMIT’s School of Education is designed to improve the learning and teaching practices of tertiary teachers and prepare them to teach effectively in the higher education sector.

The program provides opportunities for you to explore issues in tertiary learning and teaching, course design, assessment and creative problem-solving in the context of current and emerging professional practice. You will be given the option to shape the program around your personal work needs and your interest in the tertiary teaching environment.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Core courses » Tertiary Teaching and Learning » Internationalising the Curriculum » Technological Implications of Tertiary Teaching

and LearningYou may also choose between: » Implementing Tertiary Teaching and Learning » Supervision of Higher Degrees by Research

TEACHING METHODS

Classes are taught in a combination of lecture, seminar, and practical sessions. Two of the courses are taught as intensives in the semester breaks and two are taught face-to-face during the semester.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

There will be a prescribed text and suggested texts, which will cost AU$50 – AU$200.

PATHWAyS

The Graduate Certificate is an accepted pathway into the Master of Education (by coursework). A further 96 credit points is required for completion of the Master of Education.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in higher education teaching and research positions in universities.

EDUCATION

Master of Education

RMIT CODE

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MR018 2 years B 20 160 21 120


Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR071 4 years B 20 160 21 120


The Doctor of Philosophy (Education) and the Master of Education are normally awarded for a thesis or project based on original research that contributes to knowledge in the area investigated.

RMIT’s School of Education has expertise in the general areas of curriculum, educational processes and applied education.

In the curriculum area, there are strengths in: » arts education » educational leadership and management » health and physical education » language and literacy » mathematics education » post-compulsory education and training.

In the area of educational processes, there are strengths in: » learning » early childhood » primary, secondary and transitions.

In the applied education area there are strengths in: » educational technology » teaching methods » curriculum design.

Research degrees by project enable you and your organisation to study a workplace concern and produce a comprehensively researched outcome that feeds back into the organisation.

Some key characteristics of the project mode include: » industry partnership » collaboration » research linked to action » positive change for the organisation and

individual » action learning/action research approaches

within a project framework.

The degree promotes the link between research, learning and change. The program will challenge you to generate new knowledge and consider how this knowledge informs action.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Research courses at the beginning of the program will give you a solid understanding and skills in research methodologies and practices. This will prepare you for developing a research proposal and to undertake your research in the form of a thesis or project (depending on the option you choose). While your research will be an independent study, your research supervisor will be available to discuss your work.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout each semester and includes two student progress reports each year; satisfactory progress reports for the senior supervisor; student presentations at research students’ conferences each year; any requirements requested by the RMIT School of Graduate Research; and the final thesis examinations.

PATHWAyS

If you have completed a research master degree, or a minor thesis (15 000 to 20 000 words) in an honours program or a coursework master program, you may apply for direct entry into Doctor of Philosophy (Education).

CAREER OUTLOOK

A Master of Education (by research) will help you secure research-orientated employment and work in academia. Your studies may also lead to employment in research centres and institutes, and senior leadership and management positions in a variety of education environments.

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Turn discoveries into practical applications

‘RMIT is a recognised Australian University that has a good reputation,

especially in engineering programs. It has a great range of programs

and it is closely related with industries all over the world.

‘It also has a good infrastructure that provides enough resources

to develop all the academic tasks required to complete the different courses.

The atmosphere on campus is engaging and relaxed, allowing you to

enjoy your time while you are focused on your studies.’

Jose Miguel Rojas Santacruz Master of Aviation Industry Management


Engineering If you are looking to advance your engineering career, RMIT University has the facilities and industry connections to get you ahead.

RMIT is recognised internationally for expertise and leadership in engineering, receiving a 5-star rating for excellence in Engineering (2011 QS World University Rankings) and an ‘above world standard’ ranking in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering research (2012 Excellence in Research for Australia review).

Through the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP), students may have opportunities to undertake work experience in Europe, Asia or the USA with organisations such as Boeing, Siemens, BMW, Rolls-Royce and Cisco.

In 2011, Engineering lecturer Dr Indubhushan Patnaikuni and PhD student Mohamad Solikin undertook a study of the viability of using high-volume fly ash in concrete production.

Fly ash is a by-product of coal-powered electricity generation. By applying it to concrete production, the waste product finds a valuable use and also helps industry to avoid the need for the less environmentally friendly Portland cement—it is estimated that concrete accounts for 6 to 8 per cent of human-generated CO2 through the production of Portland cement as a key ingredient of concrete.

While some concrete production already uses a small proportion of fly ash, the RMIT researchers are determining whether a larger proportion could be used to lessen the carbon outputs resulting from the development of urban buildings and infrastructure.

China and India consume large amounts of cement and together produce more than 300 million tonnes of fly ash a year, potentially making the outcome of the research greatly relevant to the urbanisation of these nations.

Concrete research for sustainable urbanisation

Check out RMIT’s award winning Professor Aleks Subic, who developed Australia’s first hydrogen racing car, and learn how RMIT opens research opportunities for students with companies like Adidas and Audi.

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Dr Indubhushan Patnaikuni and PhD student Mohamad Solikin conducted an investigation into the use of fly ash in concrete.

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AVIATION INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT

Graduate Certificate in Aviation Industry Management

RMIT CODE

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GC026 0.5 year C 15 840 15 840


Graduate Diploma in Aviation Industry Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD042 1 year C 31 680 31 680


Master of Aviation Industry Management

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC045 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


Aviation is a dynamic international industry with a growing need for aviation managers with higher-level qualifications. In response to this need, RMIT offers the Master of Aviation Industry Management.

This globally relevant degree will suit those already working in the industry who need to build on their skills and knowledge to achieve more advanced management positions, as well as recent graduates seeking a relevant introduction to air transport.

You will learn modern management techniques to apply within the air transport industry and develop an understanding of the theoretical models that influence your practice.

Care has been taken to reflect the international nature of the air transport and air operations business by ensuring the degree is relevant to students from all parts of the world.

The program includes partnerships with airlines, airports, maintenance repair organisations, freight organisations and other educational institutions across the world.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master program is made up of 144 credit points. This incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate.



» Core Aviation Generalist Units 24 » Aviation 12 » Elective 12

Additional courses to be completed for the Graduate Diploma » Core Aviation Generalist Unit 12 » Core Business Foundation Units 24 » Elective 12

Additional courses to be completed for the Master » Aviation Research Project 24 » Core Aviation Generalist Unit 12 » Aviation elective 12

PATHWAyS

You may be given advanced entry to this degree if you can provide recent evidence of significant industry experience and/or relevant postgraduate studies.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The Master of Aviation Industry Management is relevant to individuals making a mid-career transfer to management from operations or engineering professional streams in the aviation industry.

It is also relevant to professional managers wishing to transfer into the aviation sector, and offers graduates the opportunity to progress into operational or strategic managerial positions.

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC180 2 years C 31 680 31 680


During this two-year degree, you will broaden and sharpen your technical skills in your selected fields of electrical, electronic, telecommunication, computer and network engineering.

Additionally, the degree will enhance your professional development in communication, teamwork, leadership and management, and research skills, giving you the opportunity to advance your professional career.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Besides compulsory core courses, you have the opportunity to select technical electives in electrical, electronic, telecommunication, network and computer engineering to match your career goals.

In both years of the degree, you will undertake major professional engineering projects to reinforce the technical skills you learn through coursework, as well as to provide opportunities to improve teamwork and communication skills.

Alongside project work, you will take core courses and a selection of technical electives as seen in the lists below.

Core courses

Sample core courses » Circuit and System Simulation (PG) » Digital Signal Processing » Electrical Energy Conversion » Introduction to Statistics » Network Engineering

Technical elective courses

Sample technical electives » Advanced Control Systems » Advanced Power Systems » Audio Engineering » Enterprise and Cloud Networks » HDL and High Level Synthesis » Image Systems Engineering » Integrated Circuit Design » Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices » Optical Fibre Technology » Project Management and Entrepreneurship » Radar Systems 1 » Satellite Communication Systems Engineering

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PATHWAyS

If you have completed the Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering or Network Engineering, you may be able to progress directly into the Master.

ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced standing may be granted if you have an appropriate postgraduate qualification or equivalent. This will be considered on an individual basis.


Accreditation by Engineers Australia is being sought for this program to enable its graduates to be recognised as professional engineers in Australia and member countries of the Washington Accord.

www.washingtonaccord.org

CAREER OUTLOOK

As a graduate, you will have leading-edge technical knowledge and skills, especially in research, communication, teamwork, leadership and management. You will be well prepared for career advancement and leadership roles in industry.

In the private sector, you may specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of engineering devices, systems, networks and services. Roles range from technical expert, technical or business manager to executive officer.

In the public sector, you may provide the community with essential services in areas such as telecommunications, networks, energy, transportation, security, defence, health, education, emergency services and environment protection.

Alternatively, you may establish your own business operating in local and global markets, or you may undertake higher studies by research.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Electrical engineering, on this page » Electronic engineering, page 96

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

RMIT CODE

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MC176 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


The electrical engineering postgraduate program is designed for electrical engineering graduates who want specialised knowledge of the latest advancements in power engineering. The program also suits graduates from other disciplines who want to move into the power engineering and/or energy sectors.

You will focus on technical areas of electrical engineering, including renewable energy and high-voltage systems, as well as develop professional skills in teamwork, communication and management.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Courses you may study include:

Year 1

Core courses » Advanced Control Systems » Electrical Energy Conversion » Protection and High Voltage Engineering » Renewable Electrical Energy Systems

Sample elective courses » Audio Engineering » Bioelectromagnetism » Image Systems Engineering » Introduction to Electrical Building Design » Microsystems Technology » Network Access Systems » Optical Fibre Technology (PG) » Project Preparation, Planning and

Problem Solving

Year 2

Core courses » Research Project

Or four courses from » Advanced Power Systems » Industrial Automation » Power Electronic Converters » Power System Analysis and Control » Real Time Estimation and Control » Variable Speed Drives

ADVANCED STANDING


CAREER OUTLOOK

The sectors of smart grid technology and renewable energy are experiencing rapid growth. As a result, the field of power engineering has a strong employment market, offering a range of opportunities to electrical engineers.

As a graduate, you will be able to combine leading-edge knowledge and skills in power engineering with effective business skills in communication, teamwork and management. This ensures you are well placed for career advancement and leadership roles in the power industry.

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Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering)

RMIT CODE

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MC043 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


If you have graduated from electronic, telecommunications, computer or electrical studies this degree will give you the opportunity to acquire specialised knowledge of advancements in electronic engineering. Qualified technologists with relevant industrial experience are also encouraged to apply.

The degree goes beyond the theory of recent engineering developments, with particular attention given to developing your professional abilities, including technical, personal and business skills. As a result, you will be well equipped for leadership roles in business and industry.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The first year takes you through core courses in system and device design and simulation. You will also select electives from an approved list. In the second year, you have the choice to undertake a research project. If you are already working in an area related to your research topic, the project can be aligned to the work you are doing.

Alternatively, you can continue with course-based study, selecting courses from a range of electives. These include mircofluidics, digital system design, and microwave circuits. You also have the option within these electives to study project design and problem solving.


Year 1

Core courses » Semiconductor Device Fabrication » Electronic Materials » HDL and High Level Synthesis » Semiconductor Physics and Materials

Year 2

Core course » Research Project

or

Select elective courses from an approved course list. Below are samples of some elective courses available: » Advances and Applications of Micro- and

Nano-Technologies » Digital System Design » Integrated Circuit Design » Integrated Optics » Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices » Microsystems Technology » Project Management and Entrepreneurship » Project Preparation, Planning and

Problem Solving » Sensors and Measurement Technologies

ADVANCED STANDING


CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are well equipped with extensive knowledge and skills in electronic technologies, as well as complementary business skills in communication, teamwork and management.

In the private sector, you may specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of electronic products, systems and services. Job roles include technical expert, business manager, and executive officer.

In the public sector, you may work on essential services such as telecommunications, transportation, security, defence, health, emergency services and the environment.

Some graduates may choose to establish their own business operating in the local and international electronic market or choose to undertake further studies in research and development.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Electrical and electronic engineering,

page 94 » Electrical engineering, page 95

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management

RMIT CODE

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GD049 1 year C 31 680 31 680


Master of Engineering (Management)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC052 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


The Master of Engineering (Management) prepares you for leadership roles in the management of engineering and technology-based organisations.

It is designed to suit individual needs, allowing you to develop skills and expertise in a broad range of engineering management practices.

Students can focus their studies in the following areas: » engineering economic strategy » environmental management » international engineering management » logistics management » performance management » project management » quality management » risk management » systems engineering » technology management.

The program allows you to develop advanced abilities in: » thinking strategically » addressing problems from a new point of view » challenging established practices and norms » developing innovative approaches » understanding how to manage an

ever-changing technology base » developing a systems approach to problem

and/or opportunity definition. You will develop an understanding of contemporary engineering management and the impact of new technology and technological change on engineering and technology-based organisations.

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The program will expose you to real-world issues in the areas of: » risk and feasibility » managing innovation » developing systems thinking approaches » quality management » environmental management systems » cleaner production » strategic planning » financial management » performance management » international issues » technology management.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate.


Core courses » Building Quality Organisations » Engineering Management Thesis » Industrial Systems and Environment » Management of Technology » Research Investigation and Analysis » Risk Management and Feasibility

Elective courses » International Engineering Management » Measurement and Improvement » Performance Management Foundations » Planning and Control » Quality Interfaces » Quality Management

You may also choose from a wide range of other approved electives.

ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced entry into the Master may be given on the basis of significant industry experience and relevant postgraduate studies.

CAREER OUTLOOK

This program will prepare you for management responsibilities in engineering and technology-based enterprises and organisations.

INTEGRATED LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Master of Engineering (Integrated Logistics Management)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC054 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


RMIT’s postgraduate program in integrated logistics management will give you knowledge and skills needed to operate successfully in modern integrated logistics environment.

The Master is a vocationally-oriented program for practising managers in the field of integrated logistics management. RMIT has identified a logistics management and systems engineering approach that ensures what you learn matches the needs of military organisations, defence-related industries and capital intensive industries.

The coursework and the major research project give both depth and breadth to your studies.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master program consists of 144 credit points. This incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate.

The following are examples of courses offered:

Core courses


» Integrated Logistics Support Management 12

» Project Management 12

Additional core courses to be completed for the Graduate Diploma » Logistics Engineering and Systems 12 » Risk and Technology Decisions 12

Additional core course to be completed for the Master » Research Project 24

Elective courses

Credit points

» Building Quality Organisations 12 » Engineering Economic Strategy 12 » International Engineering Management 12 » Research Investigation and Analysis 12 » System Simulation and Characterisation 12 » Introduction to Systems Engineering 12 » Supply Chain Principles 12 » Accounting for Management Decisions 12 » Strategic Marketing 12 » e-Business Supply Chains 12

ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced entry may be given on the basis of significant industry experience and/or relevant postgraduate studies.


The award is recognised by the International Society of Logistics (SOLE).

CAREER OUTLOOK

You will be prepared to take on a professional role in the rapidly expanding field of logistics management.

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INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC160 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


The Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering) provides you with an in-depth understanding of engineering disciplines of the automotive production life cycle. It offers insights into state-of-the-art infrastructure and different work ethics by providing the opportunity to carry out work experience or research projects at multinational automotive companies worldwide.

The integration of classroom learning and workplace experience provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and your problem-solving skills in a real workplace setting. The program focuses on new sustainable design, as well as manufacturing practices based on the entire life cycle (from ‘cradle to grave’) of vehicles. This incorporates the design for disposal and recycling, disassembly, life cycle assessment, alternative fuels and power-trains, and light structures.

Due to strict environmental and safety standards imposed on automobile manufacturers, there is a worldwide need to increase knowledge and skill levels of the automotive industry.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program has been developed in consultation with a range of automotive industry and education stakeholders including the University of Ingolstadt (Germany), AutoCRC, Ford Australia, General Motors Holden, Pacifica, Futuris, SAE (Australasia).

The Master consist of 144 credit points.


Year 1 Credit points

» Computational Engineering for Automotive Applications 12

» Management of Automotive Design and Development 12

» Management of Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Processes 12

» Automotive Project 1 12 » Automotive Materials 12 » Automotive Systems and Control 12 » Automotive Project 2 12 » Elective course 12

Year 2 » Automotive Research Project 24 » Elective courses 24

Elective courses

Many elective courses are available. Some of these are: » Advanced CAE for Automotive

Applications 12 » Automotive Electronics 12 » Vehicle Noise Vibration Harshness 12 » Vehicle Power-Train Technologies 12

Other elective courses from the following postgraduate programs offered by RMIT’s School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering: » Engineering Management » Integrated Logistics Management » Manufacturing » Sports Technology » Sustainable Energy

PATHWAyS

Candidates for the Master who have completed a Graduate Diploma in International Automotive Engineering may articulate directly into the Master.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

The degree has very strong links with the University of Applied Science in Ingolstadt, Germany, giving you the option of studying abroad through an exchange program.

Students who select to pursue the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP) will have the opportunity for a six-month industry placement in a major overseas automotive manufacturer or supplier such as VW, Audi, BMW, Bosch or Siemens.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates will be able to work effectively as automotive engineering specialists, leading technological innovation in cross-disciplinary teams.

You will be able to work effectively in geographically and culturally diverse settings with a broad understanding of automotive supply chain and logistics.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Engineering management, page 96 » Integrated logistics management, page 97 » Manufacturing, on this page » Sustainable energy, page 108

MANUFACTURING

Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC001 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


RMIT’s postgraduate qualification in manufacturing equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead change, adopt new technologies and implement new operating practices in the rapidly changing manufacturing industry.

Across the world new technology, changing customer expectations and global competition forces manufacturing companies to adopt new approaches to automation, factory design and manufacturing systems.

As the pace of change accelerates, it creates demand for trained professionals who can strategically apply new technologies and modes of manufacturing in industry.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Your studies will be supported by RMIT’s Advanced Manufacturing Precinct at the City campus. It is especially well equipped in its focus on additive manufacturing technologies.

The Master consists of 144 credit points. You will have opportunities to study courses like: » Building Quality Organisations » Computer Integrated Manufacturing » Design for Manufacture » Lean Manufacturing » Manufacturing Information and Distributed

Systems » Manufacturing Strategy and Planning » Research Investigation and Analysis » Industrial Systems and Environment.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The program is aimed at professionals in supervisory or middle management levels in the global manufacturing industry. Graduates from the program will develop the potential to take a leading role in management and technology development in their organisation. There is a potential for graduates to advance to the level of technical director or operations director, or to technical systems consultant.

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SPORTS TECHNOLOGY

Master of Science (International Sports Technology)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC190 2 years B 31 680 31 680


The global sports industry is expanding and is worth around US$800 billion. Steady growth of the sports equipment sector is 2.5 times faster than the growth of general consumer spending, and the global sports industry is growing faster than the overall GDP.

This Master degree is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. It provides you with the skills to undertake leading roles in the international sports industry and sports organisations.

RMIT University has a two-decade long history of developing innovative and gold-medal winning sports products, such as the RMIT Superbike.

Courses are taught by an international school with experience in passionate teaching of sports technology and engineering. They bring research, development and industry experience into the classroom. Staff have held leading positions in international sports technology and engineering organisations, including: » president of the International Sports

Engineering Association (ISEA) » members of the ISEA Executive Committee » Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members

of international sports technology and engineering journals

» organisers of international sports technology and engineering conferences

» co-founders of the Australian Sports Technology Network.

Your training will include intensive laboratory work, from classroom-integrated projects to practical work in world-leading facilities like RMIT’s large industrial wind tunnel.

You will gain: » skills in problem-solving and innovating » special skills in developing methods and tools

for the improvement of performance training and assessment

» extensive knowledge in developing sports products.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The first semester provides the foundation courses for sports technology: » Sports Materials (extending to intelligent and

nano-materials) » Sports Analytics (including performance

statistics, match analysis and forecasting) » Sports Biomechanics (including muscle and

joint mechanics and movement analysis) » Sports Management (including managing

international sports events, entrepreneurship and innovation and sports business leadership)

The second semester covers the core courses of sports technology: » Sports Measurements and Instrumentation

(providing theory and hands-on experience in designing a smart cricket ball for training purposes)

» Design and Mechanics of Sports Equipment (testing and optimising snowboards and wheelchairs)

» Design and Technology of Sports Shoes and Apparel (developing energy transfer shoes)

» Sports Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics (wind tunnel testing of sports balls and winter sport garments)

The third semester includes the Sports Technology Project, which serves as the starting point of the master thesis research project, as well as two of the following electives: » Design and Management of Sports Facilities » Exertion Games » Sports Nutrition » Sustainable Manufacturing of Sports Products

Alternatively the entire third semester can be completed as a placement with an international sports company or organisation.

The last semester is devoted to the Master Research Project and writing the thesis. This project can be carried out at RMIT University or at a partner sports company or organisation.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

You will learn from industry professionals from a wide range of technology and management sectors who will share their insights into the development of medal-winning products, successful Olympic bidding processes, the management and organisation of international sports events, and innovative product design.

Throughout the program, you will work on industry-based projects with leading sports equipment companies like Mizuno, Asics, Adidas, Nike, Kookaburra, Burton, as well as local and international sports organisations, such as the AIS, Cricket Australia, Tennis Australia, AFL, and the International Paralympic Committee, etc.


The International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) is currently developing an international accreditation system for sports technology and engineering courses, which will be implemented in 2013. Graduates of this program are likely to be accredited on graduation.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Considering the size of the rapidly growing global sports market, graduates will be able to work effectively as leading sports technology specialists in multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary teams within the global sports industry and sports organisations, and between geographically and culturally diverse settings. The flexible approach to sports technology allows for specialisation in: » sports industry in leading and senior positions

in research and development departments » product development and management » sports organisations as high performance

managers, head coaches or senior biomechanists (capable of innovative product and method design and development).

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC149 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


Refer to page 108 for full program details.

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RESEARCH

TELECOMMUNICATION AND NETWORK ENGINEERING

Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD040 1 year C 31 680 31 680


Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC042 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


RMIT University’s Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering) is for graduates wishing to: » develop expertise in the analysis,

design, implementation and operation of telecommunication devices, systems, networks and services

» enhance their professional development in research, communication, teamwork, leadership and management skills

» advance their career in telecommunication and network industries.

Rapid developments in global telecommunication and network technologies present exciting career opportunities for graduates of this program.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master requires completion of eight core courses and four elective courses.

The Graduate Diploma requires completion of six core courses and two elective courses.

The Graduate Certificate requires completion of three core courses and one elective course.

Core courses

Examples of courses you may choose: » Antennas for Mobile and Satellite

Communications » Digital Signal Processing » Enterprise and Cloud Networks » Microwave Circuits » Mobile and Personal Communication Systems

Engineering » Network Access Systems » Network Design and Performance » Network Engineering » Network Management » Network Services and Internet Applications » Optical Fibre Communication Systems » Optical Fibre Technology » Radar Systems » Satellite Communication Systems Engineering

CAREER OUTLOOK

On graduating you will have gained leading-edge technical knowledge and skills in areas including research, communication, teamwork, leadership and management.

The degree prepares you for career advancement and leadership roles in telecommunication and network industries.

In the private sector, work opportunities exist in the design, manufacture and supply of telecommunication and network devices, systems and services.

In the public sector, you may provide the community with essential services in areas such as telecommunications, networking, transportation, security, defence, health, education, emergency services and environment protection.

You may also establish your own business or undertake higher studies by research.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Engineering (Electronic Engineering), page 96 » Engineering (Electrical Engineering), page 95 » Engineering (Electrical and Electronic

Engineering), page 94

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Aerospace/Systems Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR037 2 years B 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Aerospace Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR090 4 years B 29 760 31 680


Research is conducted in a wide range of fields that underpin the design, development and manufacturing of advanced aerospace systems. These fields include: » advanced materials » aerodynamics » design » engineering management and logistics » maintenance and operations » propulsion » stability and control » structures » systems engineering.

Research topics are typically multidisciplinary and can be industry based. Research projects may be conducted at the Wackett Aerospace Research Centre at the Bundoora East campus.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

All research students must complete the Research Method/Strategy course.

TEACHING METHODS

The PhD and the master are research-only programs. With the exception of the Research Method course, there are no other formal lectures.

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ASSESSMENT

The primary requirement for completing the PhD or Master degree is passing the thesis review undertaken by an external panel of examiners.

ADVANCED STANDING

If you already have research experience you may be eligible for an exemption for the Research Method course.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

It is possible to conduct part of your research at an overseas university or industry organisation. This will depend on your choice of project and must be in compliance with student visa requirements.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates with a PhD qualification will usually move into an industry that is focused on research and development, and where specialised and specific research skills are important. This includes defence organisations, industrial research organisations and academia. Graduates with a master degree who have demonstrated their high-level skills in the engineering field can pursue a professional career in any area of aerospace or related disciplines.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Aviation industry management, page 94 » Manufacturing, page 98 » Mechanical engineering, page 103

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Chemical Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR025 2 years C 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR091 4 years C 29 760 31 680


The chemical engineering research programs provide you with advanced research skills and training. These give you the essential tools needed to contribute original research-based knowledge to your chosen field and embark on a chemical engineering research career.

You are assisted in selecting a topic addressing a specific research challenge. Many research areas give you opportunities to work closely with industry. Your supervisors will assist you in developing your idea as a fully scoped proposal, which will then be reviewed and approved by RMIT’s School of Civil and Chemical Engineering.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will undertake an advanced research project and submit the outcomes as a thesis. The research skills you gain in the Research Methods course will prepare you for research in a wide range of areas relevant to chemical engineering. These include: » biochemical engineering » drinking water treatment » flow process and mixer analysis of complex

fluids and multiphase mixtures » life cycle analysis of processes » polymer nanocomposites and biodegradation » polymer processing » pyrometallurgy » rheology of complex fluids and multiphase

mixtures » waste treatment.

TEACHING METHODS

You will develop skills through research activities such as reviewing literature, planning and conducting laboratory-based experiments and developing mathematical methods to simulate chemical process systems. Regular meetings with your supervisor will guide you in these activities. Technical support for laboratory-based activities will be provided by qualified technical staff.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

You may have the opportunity to visit an overseas laboratory for a short time. You will be supported to present your work at conferences in Australia and overseas.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Chemical engineering is a truly international career and RMIT degrees are recognised around the world. Major areas of employment are: » chemical, petroleum, and petrochemical

industries » food industry » water industry » environmental management and pollution

control » mineral and metallurgical industries » plastics/polymers » biochemical engineering industries.

Postgraduates are currently employed in senior positions in the process industries, including specialty chemicals, minerals processing, water, biochemical and polymer industries. Other career opportunities include working in research organisations such as universities and the CSIRO.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Civil Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR029 2 years C 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR092 4 years C 29 760 31 680


A research degree in civil engineering provides a unique opportunity for you to undertake high-level research under expert supervision in the civil engineering field. You will develop advanced research skills through reviewing literature, planning and conducting laboratory experiments and/or developing mathematical models to simulate a civil engineering system.

There is a wide range of research areas to choose from, many of which involve working with industry and investigating solutions to major problems in civil engineering.

You may also have the opportunity to travel overseas as part of your research.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

After you complete a compulsory Research Methods course, your work will involve an intensive research project to investigate solutions for a major problem in civil engineering. You will present your findings in a thesis in a research area such as: » computational mechanics » construction management » construction materials » geotechnical engineering » high-strength and high-performance concrete » infrastructure maintenance and management » structural engineering » structural optimisation » transport engineering » water systems engineering and water

resources.Your supervisor will be able to assist you in developing your idea into a fully-scoped proposal to be reviewed and approved by RMIT. Technical support for laboratory activities will be provided by qualified technical staff.

GLOBAL CONNECTION

You may have the opportunity to visit an overseas research group or laboratory. You will be supported to present your work at international conferences.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in senior positions in academia, research organisations and industry.

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Electrical and Computer Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR033 2 years C 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR093 4 years C 29 760 31 680


Research within RMIT’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering may be undertaken at the master or doctoral level across a wide range of research areas.

The Master requires you to undertake a major project that forms the basis of a research thesis, while the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), involves more advanced research and a more substantial thesis. Both degrees will allow you to make a significant and original contribution to the knowledge within your field.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

A compulsory Research Methods course will prepare you for research in a wide range of areas. With five research strength areas, the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering gives you opportunities to undertake research within: » Communication Technologies » Complex Systems and Information

Processing » Micro/Nanophysics » Microplatform » Power, Energy and Control.

Within these research groups, you can specialise in: » biomedical signal measurements and

processing » biomolecular electronics » chemical/physical/biosensors » intelligent control systems » lab-on-a-chip technology » micro-nanotechnology » photonic devices and systems » planar antennas » power electronics » RF circuits and devices » telecommunications networks » video/image/speech/audio signal processing.

CAREER OUTLOOK

As a PhD graduate, you will be prepared for: » an academic career » a research career in a national or international

research institution » a career in research and development in

multinational companies—in Australia and internationally.

You will also be highly sought after in global industries, including: » biomedical electronics » communication » industrial control » microelectronics » power and energy.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Environmental Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR032 2 years C 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR096 4 years C 29 760 31 680


The Master and Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering develop your high-level research skills and training, encourage you to contribute original research-based knowledge to your chosen field and allow you to pursue an environmental engineering research career.

Depending on your research topic, you will have the chance to work closely with industry and may have the chance to undertake part of your research overseas.

You will develop your independent research skills, such as reviewing literature, planning and conducting laboratory experiments, and developing mathematical models to simulate environmental systems.

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WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

After undertaking a compulsory Research Methods course and developing your research topic in consultation with your supervisor, you will begin deeper investigations into your topic. Your research supervisor will be able to guide you in your research activities, and qualified technical staff will support any laboratory-based activities.

Research interests in the environmental engineering discipline include: » air pollution » climate change » composting » corrosion in sewerage systems » environmental planning and policy » eutrophication of waterways » hydrodynamics and stochastic modelling » intelligent transport systems » land degradation » life cycle analysis » sludge digestion, groundwater resource

management » sustainable systems » traffic engineering » transport modelling and simulation » waste auditing, management and waste

minimisation » wastewater treatment » water conservation and recycling.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

You may have the opportunity to visit an overseas laboratory as part of your studies. You will also be supported to present your work at international conferences.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in senior positions in academia, research organisations such as CSIRO, and industry bodies such as Sinclair Knight Merz and Melbourne Water.

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Master of Engineering – Manufacturing Systems

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR000 2 years B 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Manufacturing Systems)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR098 4 years B 29 760 31 680


RMIT has achieved significant success in advanced manufacturing across different application areas and industry sectors. In this program, you can choose from a wide range of research areas in the field of advanced manufacturing technology and systems.

Your independent research will come together in the form of a thesis that will be examined by an external panel of examiners who are specialists within your field.

Your research will make a significant contribution to the knowledge of your discipline.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Working within RMIT’s School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, you can pursue original research in areas including: » computer-integrated manufacturing » design for manufacturing » forming and machining technology » high-speed automation » laser technology » operations » polymeric and composite product

development » quality management in manufacturing » robotics.

Both degrees require you to produce original research in the form of a thesis, with the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) thesis being more substantial.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Your research degree will prepare you to move into research positions in a wide range of manufacturing systems areas within industry and academia.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR035 2 years B 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR099 4 years B 29 760 31 680


A research degree in mechanical engineering gives you the opportunity to examine, in-depth, key aspects of the mechanical engineering field.

Your research will be brought together in the form of a thesis, which will be assessed by an external panel of expert examiners.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The mechanical engineering research programs are aligned with RMIT’s main discipline areas: » virtual engineering and design » industrial and vehicle aerodynamics » conservation and renewable energy (CARE) » computational engineering (including CAD,

FEA, CFD) » applied heat and mass transfer » vehicle design and crashworthiness » engine and supercharger technologies » sports engineering » dynamics and control » noise vibration harshness.

Each of these areas has a particular focus on the automotive and biomedical (including sports equipment) industries.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Your research will help you develop a reputation as a scholar and expert. It will prepare you to move into research positions in a wide range of mechanical engineering research areas within industry and academia.

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Rehabilitate our Earth

‘In my degree, I was not only equipped with theoretical knowledge,

but I also had the chance to learn practical skills from the most

experienced specialists in my field.

‘Staff are really friendly and helpful. Whenever I have a problem,

no matter how big or small it is, the staff always do their best

to help me sort it out.’

Hoang NguyenMaster of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)

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Environment and planning As a leading research institute in this field, RMIT has developed environmental and planning programs that empower individuals, organisations and governments to create a more sustainable world.

Through specialised projects and research, you will work with industry leaders and academic experts to develop solutions to sustainability issues challenging societies around the globe.

From the houses we live in to the shape of our cities and how we respond to the environmental challenges facing us, RMIT is tackling the big questions that will make a difference to our future.

RMIT’s Global Cities Research Institute, one of the University’s four major research institutes, focuses on research to provide sustainable and secure cities in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The Institute’s work on climate change adaptation, globalisation, urbanisation, security and reconciliation looks at the ties that bind us, as well as the challenges different communities face.

In 2011, government, industry and academics were brought together at a workshop focusing on approaches to climate change adaptation in policy and practice. The Institute’s Climate Change Adaptation Program conducted the workshop as part of a project funded by the Victorian Centre for Climate Change Adaptation Research (VCCCAR), in collaboration with researchers from Monash University and the University of Melbourne.

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The Mekong Delta region in Vietnam is severely threatened by climate change. Photo by Ifte Ahmed

Learn more about the Master of Sustainable Practice at RMIT.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Environmental Science and Technology

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC191 2 years C 24 960 31 680


Environmental science covers the study of chemical, physical and biological interactions that occur between the different parts of the Earth’s environment, and developing knowledge and skills in fundamental sciences and technologies. You will gain a broad understanding of science disciplines, combined with more in-depth knowledge in a specific science.

As a future manager in environmental science, you will be equipped to design and manage projects and communicate with a wide range of audiences.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master of Environmental Science and Technology consists of 192 credit points of postgraduate coursework that will include 48 credit points of research. It includes exit points for the Graduate Diploma (after completing 96 credit points) and the Graduate Certificate (after completing 48 credit points).

You will undertake compulsory core courses to acquire the skills needed to operate as a professional in the environmental sector, manage projects, and carry out research. You will also participate in classes and workshops in the fundamental sciences and technology and be exposed to new and developing sustainable technologies and environmental protection methods.

In the second year, you will undertake a research project in an area that is of specific interest to you. In addition you will study a set of science and technology electives of your choice.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Employment opportunities for graduates from a range of disciplines will be significantly enhanced by the addition of a postgraduate qualification in environmental science and technology.


Graduate Certificate in Environment and Planning

RMIT CODE

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GC078 0.5 year C 11 040 11 520


Graduate Diploma in Environment and Planning

RMIT CODE

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GD125 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning)

RMIT CODE

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MC072 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


The multidisciplinary areas of planning and environment address modern-day problems confronting urban, regional and rural environments.

The Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning) will develop your skills in applying major theoretical frameworks to contemporary issues and professional situations.

With a focus on policy and management, this degree is designed for individuals wanting to contribute positively to planning and the environment, and those seeking a more rewarding, challenging career.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program has two streams: environment and planning. You may choose one particular stream or a combination of courses from both streams. Other elective courses can also be chosen to complement your studies.

Planning stream

This stream examines: » new statutory planning techniques » planning and environmental law » strategic planning » sustainable city planning » planning history and theory » public policy development » rural and regional planning » a range of courses examining current

planning issues.

Environment stream

At the master level, the environment stream can be used to gain entry to the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. The stream focuses on: » natural resource policy and management » the concepts of sustainability, globalisation,

environmental policy at international, national, state and local levels

» environmental management in industry » environmental effects statements » energy management » parks policy and management » water policy » business-related environmental issues.

The Master incorporates the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate. You can also enrol into each of these awards separately.

The Graduate Certificate requires you to complete two core courses and a further two courses from the elective and core lists.

The Graduate Diploma requires you to complete three core courses and a further five courses from the elective and core lists.

The Master requires you to complete three core courses and a further nine courses from the elective and core lists. You may also choose to complete a minor thesis (equivalent to two courses).

A wide range of electives are also available from other postgraduate programs.

Examples of what you may study:

Core courses

Environment stream » Environmental Management – EIA and EMS » Environmental Policy » Natural Resource Management » Strategies for Sustainability

Planning stream » City Building and Urban Design Process » Managing Contemporary Planning Issues » Origins and Development of Urban Planning » Planning Theory and Contemporary Practice » Statutory Planning and Environment

Elective courses » Coastal and Catchment Management » Corporate Environmental Planning and

Management » Environment and Planning Work Placement » Housing Policy » Innovative Local Government » Integrated Transport Planning » Minor Thesis (equivalent to two courses) » Parks and Public Land Management » Rural and Regional Planning » Sustainable Energy Policy and Practice

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The planning stream of the Masters program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia for students who complete four planning core courses and four designated planning electives.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Career opportunities exist in: » business and industry » commonwealth environmental and

infrastructure agencies » conservation » environmental and community sectors » environmental and natural resource agencies » environmental and social planning » infrastructure providers » international and local consulting firms » local government » state government planning and policy

agencies » strategic and statutory planning.

Many students undertaking this challenging career-oriented degree are already working in environment and planning areas. This increases opportunities to develop professionally through shared knowledge and networks, and to find related employment after, or even before, graduating.

GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION

Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information)

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MC058 1.5 years C 25 920 25 920



INTERNATIONAL URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Graduate Certificate in International Urban and Environmental Management

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GC106 0.5 year C 11 040 11 520


Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environmental Management

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GD067 1 year C 22 080 23 040


Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)

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MC074 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040


More people now live in urban centres than in rural areas, posing significant challenges to urban planners and development workers. This unique postgraduate degree examines such challenges in terms of urban and environmental management issues in the developing world.

The degree focuses on problems associated with urbanisation in developing countries, like: » inadequate infrastructure » informal settlements » the ecological and economic requirements

of cities.You will gain an intensive professional education in urban and environmental management, and prepare for a career in sustainable urban development.

Many students who enrol in this program are already working in the field and are updating their qualifications. Others have careers in related fields (health, environment, governance) and use the International Urban and Environmental Management (IUEM) program to refresh their careers. Recent graduates also study the program to develop career skills in this area.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master incorporates the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate. You can also enrol directly into these intermediate awards.

The number and choice of core and elective courses you undertake will differ for each award level.

Core courses you may study include: » Environmental Policy » Natural Resource Management » Planning for Community Development » Project Planning and Implementation for

Change » Urban Regions: Strategic Considerations for

Development » Urbanisation Issues in the Developing World.

Electives can be chosen from the IUEM, Environment and Planning, and International Development programs, which offer specialisations in: » development planning and practice » disaster response » health issues » housing » project planning » rural and regional sustainability » the environment » water policy.

You can also select elective courses from other programs offered by RMIT’s School of Global, Urban and Social Studies.

A minor thesis or minor research project can be chosen to further develop your knowledge of a particular area.

TEACHING METHODS

You will benefit from the mix of classes and workshops on the City campus and conference-style intensive sessions.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include essays, reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, and practical assignments. In your essays, you will be expected to clearly argue your case, supported by appropriate evidence.

ADVANCED STANDING

If you have previous postgraduate study and/or significant professional experience, you may be granted credit for some courses.


The Masters program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia for students who complete four planning stream core courses and four designated planning stream electives from the Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning).

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CAREER OUTLOOK

Your qualification will prepare you for careers in: » governments in developing countries » non-government organisations (NGOs) » multilateral and bilateral international

development agencies.Graduates work in Australia or overseas in environmental and urban planning and management. Recent students have been employed by: » consultancies like Connell Wagner and

Leighton Asia » NGOs, such as Oxfam and World Vision, in

Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and across the world

» Australian government and international agencies like the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank.

Some graduates use the program to advance to PhD research.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)

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MC149 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


This postgraduate qualification provides a pathway for engineers and scientists, or those with another qualification and significant experience in industry, into the expanding area of sustainable energy. Sustainable energy uses technologies and practices to improve efficiency and reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of conventional energy sources. It places emphasis on the use of alternative renewable energy sources.

Managing the transition towards a more sustainable energy sector is now a priority for governments, the private sector and the general community. As a result, there is a rapidly growing demand for engineers and scientists with a postgraduate specialisation in sustainable energy in Australia and internationally.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master degree incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate.

You can tailor the program to meet your individual needs through your case study and research project topic selection. You will be encouraged to select a topic for your major research project that is of personal interest to you and (where relevant) to your employer. This ensures your work has practical and personal relevance. The research project will be undertaken individually, but there will be an opportunity for you to work collectively in small groups to assist in research design and to obtain regular constructive feedback from peers.

ADVANCED STANDING

Advanced entry may be given on the basis of significant industry experience and/or relevant postgraduate studies.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates work on sustainable energy projects throughout the world as energy managers, project managers and consultants.

Within organisations, they take lead roles in: » developing and implementing plans to

improve energy efficiency and productivity, cut fuel bills and reduce greenhouse gas/pollution emissions to meet regulatory requirements

» researching, developing, demonstrating, commercialising, designing and evaluating solar, wind, biomass, hydrogen and other sustainable energy supply, storage and utilisation technologies

» devising sustainable solutions to negative social and environmental problems linked to energy supply, distribution and consumption

» maintaining and optimising the performance of sustainable energy technologies and systems

» managing consultative processes with social groups impacted by energy-related projects and developments.

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE

Master of Sustainable Practice

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MC153 1.5 years C 31 680 31 680


With a strong focus on collaborative projects, this degree investigates issues of sustainability in: » water usage » energy » food » liveable cities » waste management » climate management » risk management.

By working together on similar projects, students explore the complexities of sustainability problems with people who have similar interests but come from a range of backgrounds.

You will extend your views of sustainability and sustainable practice by: » exploring your views of sustainability, how

they relate to your employer and project, and how they can be used to bring about change

» developing sustainable practices as a process of continual change based on reflective practice

» recognising the Long Now—that this precise moment grows out of the past and is a seed for the future^

» recognising that we can create realities by first imagining them^

» recognising that being here includes more than work and home; that the Big Here could be the wider local community, Australia and the world^.

^ Ideas developed from Brian Eno’s ‘The Big Here and Long Now’

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program is made up of project courses and body of practice courses all based around case studies. The sustainability project courses form a workshop series, providing the opportunity to share your learning with other participants. The sustainability body of practice courses explore a range of practices from different disciplines that can be used to move through the problem-solving and managing cycles.

You may also select elective courses from an extensive range across RMIT University—from renewable energy technology through to environment and planning courses.

Your learnings will form the basis of a critical interpretation (exegesis) of your major project and the program. This is a compulsory part of the Master degree.

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Elective courses can be chosen from many areas to support your body of practice and project courses.

Examples of elective courses offered: » Approaches to Research in Education » City Building and Urban Design Process » Environmental Policy » International NGOs, Civil Society and

Development » Microfinance and Development » Natural Resource Management » Planning Theory and Contemporary Practice » Project Management » Social and Political Theory » Sustainable Energy Policy and Practice » Sustainable Energy Systems and Design » Urbanisation Issues in the Developing World

TEACHING METHODS

Classes are held in intensive mode—normally three or four full days per semester (mostly Saturdays). Elective courses may run as evening classes. Students are also supported via online resources and discussion forums between classes.

CAREER OUTLOOK

As a graduate, you will be equipped with the knowledge and training to drive change in sustainability issues. Sustainability experts find employment in a wide range of government and non-government organisations, as well as in private businesses.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering – Environmental Engineering

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MR032 2 years C 29 760 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Engineering)

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DR096 4 years C 29 760 31 680



GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES

Master of Applied Science – Land Information

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MR044 2 years C 25 920 28 800


Doctor of Philosophy (Land Information)

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DR105 4 years C 25 920 28 800



GLOBAL STUDIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING

Doctor of Philosophy (Global Studies, Social Science and Planning)

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DR073 4 years C 20 160 21 120



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Improve the health and healing of communities across the globe

‘The part of my degree I liked most was the clinical practice course,

which allowed me to work with Australian patients and learn the

differences between nursing practice in Australia and my country.

‘The doctors and supervisors are friendly, supportive and happy to help,

and motivate students to develop their individual research skills

throughout assignments and work.’

Rasha Basheer AlshawaMaster of Nursing

¢ HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES


Health and medical sciences RMIT’s health and medical science programs are known for delivering education and research that meets the rapidly advancing challenges of these fields.

Collaborations with industry, government and community ensure research delivers practical solutions. RMIT’s Health Innovations Research Institute (HIRi) is an initiative to translate scientific discoveries into effective, safe therapeutic outcomes.

RMIT University is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in Pharmacy and Pharmacology studies (2013 QS World University rankings) and ranked as ‘well above world standard’ in Human Movement and Sports Science and ‘above world standard’ in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012 Excellence in Research for Australia review).

Research into the benefits of herbal medicine and acupuncture for treating the symptoms of respiratory diseases has been boosted through a partnership between RMIT and the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences. The partnership will foster research exchanges and enable RMIT to deepen its existing collaborative networks with key education institutions in China.

The Guangdong Academy, China’s leading traditional Chinese medicine research facility, is contributing $1.05 million to a pioneering study into the effectiveness of herbal medicine for treating chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The collaboration with the Guangdong Academy has already led to the development of the International Research Network for

Traditional and Complementary Medicine to support large-scale clinical trials and to expand research into the use of acupressure for hayfever.

The clinical study is being conducted simultaneously in China and Australia to examine whether traditional herbal medicines could improve sufferers’ quality of life and reduce their dependence on medication. By helping patients manage their symptoms better, the study has the potential to enhance the day-to-day life of those who suffer from these often debilitating diseases.

East meets West

Professor Charlie Xue, Head of School, Health Sciences and Director of RMIT’s Chinese Medicine Confucius Institute.

RMIT University has partnered with the Australian Institute of Sport and Nestlé International as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) project looking at how diet and exercise can promote and maintain muscle growth and help keep people active longer.

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RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences, in collaboration with the Health Innovations Research Institute (HIRi), has established a major hub for biomedical research at the Bundoora West campus. Together they have several internationally recognised research groups (with Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings of 4 and 5). These groups draw together the breadth of biomedical research excellence at RMIT and support multidisciplinary and collaborative research to address key health issues facing communities.

Honours is the first step in your research career. The honours year involves advanced research training and a research project that results in the presentation of a thesis. The School of Medical Sciences and HIRi offer exciting opportunities for students to conduct world-class research in a multidisciplinary environment using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

Adding an honours year to your studies will not only give you a competitive edge for employment, but will also provide a pathway to further master or doctoral (PhD) studies.

Graduates work in basic and applied research, diagnostic services, industry and government.

The following program descriptions give you an idea of the diverse range of research options available to you.

MEDICAL RADIATIONS

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Honours)

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BH033 1 year B 30 720 31 680


The Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Honours) will build on your existing academic capabilities and develop your research skills so that you deepen your understanding of medical radiations research. Through practical research, you will investigate key issues in your chosen specialisation, and present your findings in the form of a thesis.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDySupported by one-on-one supervision and training in research methods, you may undertake research within medical radiations areas including, but not limited to: » medical imaging » nuclear medicine » radiotherapy.

Specific projects in the past have investigated topics such as: » Evaluating the effectiveness of radiation safety

equipment for protection against ionizing radiations.

» The development of a comprehensive radiographic exposure technique chart of the axial skeleton using computed and digital radiography systems.

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) (Honours)

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BH059 1 year B 30 720 31 680


The pharmaceutical sciences discipline focuses on key issues within the pharmaceutical industry, including: » research and development of drugs » toxicity testing of drugs for safety purposes » clinical (human) trials of drugs and

pharmaceutical products » drug regulations and associated ethics related

to the approval of drugs for public use » sales and marketing of drugs and

pharmaceutical products.

The honours degree builds on knowledge and skills you gained in your undergraduate degree and allows you to explore an issue in greater depth. Your work will come together in the presentation of a thesis.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Available areas of research include, but are not limited to: » drug discovery and development » drug safety » comparative biochemistry » nanotoxicology.

Some specific research projects that have been undertaken in the past: » Does hydrogen sulfide treatment prevent

vascular dementia in hypertension? » Role of pannexins in resistance vessel

regulation. » Convergent evolution of serotonin selectivity

in neurotransmitter-gated ion channels. » Towards new treatments for worm infections,

such as onchocerciasis or ‘river blindness’.

PSYCHOLOGY

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)

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BH000 1 year B 27 840 28 800


This honours degree prepares students wanting to undertake further postgraduate studies in psychology by coursework or research, including PhD research. The degree aims to introduce you to professional issues and the theories, methods and data of contemporary psychology. Course content is cognitive-behavioral in orientation and provides a strong grounding in research psychology.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy


Core courses » Professional Issues and Research

Methods » Psychological Assessment and

Intervention » Thesis 1 and 2

Select two additional courses » Advanced Research Methods » Advanced Topics in Psychology » Psychopathology

Broad research areas you may study in currently include: » clinical and health psychology » lifespan developmental psychology » cross-cultural psychology » teaching and learning.

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TEACHING METHODS

All coursework courses are delivered face-to-face. You will complete individual projects (thesis) under the supervision of an academic staff member. Staff generally offer projects related to their current research or research interests. Supervisors may work at either the Bundoora or City campus.

Further information about psychology research: www.rmit.edu.au/psychology/research

ASSESSMENT

Assessment varies according to the course being undertaken. Assessment methods include essays, examinations and presentations. The thesis is examined by two examiners and consists of a 5000 word journal-type article.

PATHWAyS

Graduates can apply to study for the Master of Psychology, Doctor of Psychology, master degree by research or PhD.


Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and are also eligible to apply to register as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Provisional psychologists work in a variety of settings including: » educational » human services » community » medical » organisations under the supervision of an

experienced registered psychologist. To become eligible to apply for full registration as a psychologist, students need to complete the Master of Psychology (two years full-time or four years part-time) or the Doctor of Psychology (three years full-time).

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates may either seek employment or apply to enrol in a master or doctoral level program. Employment opportunities exist in many human services organisations.

CLINICAL CHIROPRACTIC

Master of Clinical Chiropractic

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MC143 2 years B 31 680 31 680


The Master of Clinical Chiropractic is designed for students who have already completed the Bachelor of Health Science (Chiropractic). It provides a professional qualification as a chiropractor, allowing application for registration.

The master degree delivers high-level assessment and psychomotor skills, integrating diagnosis and management with the clinical sciences. You will undertake supervised patient care in RMIT’s teaching clinics and in approved external clinics.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master consists of 192 credit points across courses grouped in the following areas:

Courses Credit points

» Chiropractic Clinical Practicum 1, 2, 3 and 4 48

» Clinical Chiropractic 1, 2 and 3 36 » Diagnosis and Management

1, 2 and 3 36 » Diagnostic Imaging 1 and 2 24 » Integrated Clinical Sciences 1, 2 and 3 36 » Research and Scholarship Portfolio 12

CAREER OUTLOOK

Chiropractic has been established as a healthcare profession for more than 100 years and is currently practised in more than 70 countries. Opportunities are plentiful in Australasia and in certain overseas locations for either private, self-employed practice or practice in multidisciplinary settings. Graduates of the RMIT clinical chiropractic program are leaders in the profession in Australia and other countries, including New Zealand, Japan, Scotland, Ireland, England and Malaysia.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

In certain circumstances the mentored practicum course in the final semester may be undertaken in an approved clinic in your home country or in another approved clinic offshore.


The Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia Inc. (CCEA) has accredited this program. The successful completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Chiropractic) and the Master of Clinical Chiropractic are necessary to be eligible to apply for registration as a chiropractor with the Chiropractic Board of Australia.

Registration will allow you to practise in any Australian state or territory. Applicants should note that the Chiropractic Board of Australia has determined that applicants for registration must be able to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS academic level 7.0 or the equivalent within the two years preceding registration.

For further details visit www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx .

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CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)

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GC124 0.5 year C 15 360 15 840


Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)

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MC154 2 years C 30 720 31 680


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LABORATORY MEDICINE

Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine

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GD102 1 year B 30 720 31 680


Master of Laboratory Medicine

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MC158 2 years B 30 720 32 640


RMIT’s postgraduate programs in laboratory medicine provide advanced training and education in the major disciplines of laboratory medicine. They are suitable for graduates from general science or biomedical science degrees that have a biological science focus.

The Graduate Diploma is designed to provide a professionally oriented qualification that will prepare you for employment in diagnostic pathology.

The Master will provide you with an advanced qualification and enable you to apply a range of diagnostic procedures in a clinical pathology laboratory. On completion you will have high-level skills in analysis and knowledge integration relevant to your area of specialisation.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

In the Graduate Diploma, you will specialise in a minimum of one major discipline stream.

The Master of Laboratory Medicine program will allow you to specialise in two clinical pathology disciplines.

The following discipline streams are available: » Clinical biochemistry » Medical microbiology » Cytopathology » Haematology » Histopathology » Transfusion and transplantation science

ADDITIONAL COSTS

This program may incur extra costs for items such as textbooks, lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, program notes, field trips, special equipment, materials and bridging programs. Please contact the School of Medical Sciences for details.

PATHWAyS

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine who have been successful in gaining a place in the Master of Laboratory Medicine or the Master of Biotechnology programs may be granted up to 96 credit points towards that qualification.


The Master program is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) in the UK and the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed as medical scientists in the field of diagnostic pathology or in medical research. Medical scientists work in hospital laboratories, private pathology laboratories, state health laboratories and universities.

In larger hospitals and private laboratories, medical scientists usually specialise in one of the professional disciplines.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

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GD158 1 year B 19 200 23 040


The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing prepares you for specialty mental health nursing practice.

RMIT University’s discipline of Nursing and Midwifery is one of the oldest providers of nursing education in Australia.

RMIT is at the forefront of nursing education, offering a wide range of postgraduate programs designed to meet the challenges of current practice and research.


Upon graduating, you will be eligible to join a professional organisation such as the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Registration will allow you to practise in any Australian state or territory.

Applicants should note that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has determined that all applicants for registration must be able to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS academic level 7.0 or the equivalent within the two years preceding registration. For further details visit www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx .

PSYCHOLOGY

Master of Psychology

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MC002 2 years B 27 840 28 800


The Master of Psychology provides the necessary training to prepare you for work as a professional psychologist.

The degree is oriented towards cognitive/behavioural psychology and you will be trained and expected to work according to the scientist/professional model. RMIT University specialises in clinical psychology.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master of Psychology is divided into coursework, clinical training and research.

The main areas of focus in psychology at RMIT are: » motor and cognitive development in children

and adolescents » wellbeing and resilience » cognitive, blended and e-health innovations.

Through a combination of Assessment and Intervention, Foundations of Practice, Specialist Practice and research and clinical training courses, the degree will extend your theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the areas above, as well as in specialised areas of professional practice within these.

As part of your clinical training, you will be supervised in working with clients at RMIT’s Psychology Clinic at the Bundoora campus.

TEACHING METHODS

All coursework is delivered face-to-face. Internal practicums are supervised and take place at the RMIT Psychology Clinic. Case conferences are held in groups to discuss your progress and are led by an experienced practitioner.

You are assisted to undertake two external practicums (minimum of 40 days and 60 days, respectively) in agencies such as hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities. Casework courses and field placements comprise 132 days of practicum experience. You will also complete a research thesis under supervision.

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Assessment varies for each course. Assessment may includes essays, examinations and presentations. Internal and external practicum courses examine quality of work that is undertaken.

The master thesis will be 15 000 words in length and is assessed by two examiners, including one external to the University.

PATHWAyS

As a graduate you will be eligible to apply for a Doctor of Psychology or PhD program.


You will be eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and associate membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

You will also be eligible to apply for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration allows you to practise in any Australian state or territory. Specialist endorsement as a clinical psychologist is possible after two years of supervised practice.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and mental illness. They work in private practice, hospitals, universities, general medical practices, community health centres and mental health services.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Science)

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DR082 4 years B 30 720 31 680


RMIT’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) enables you to join a leading research team, gain research skills and specialist knowledge, and begin a biomedical research career.

The collaboration of RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences and the Health Innovations Research Institute (HIRi) opens opportunities for world-class biomedical and biotechnical research using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

The program is designed for individuals who want to develop their research skills or study a particular area of interest in depth.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

A thesis describing the research will be submitted for external examination.

RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences has a multidisciplinary research base in a range of areas including projects involving human subjects and research into cell and molecular-based systems.

Projects cover the following research areas: » anatomy » biochemistry » cardiovascular biology » cell biology » cell signalling » exercise physiology » immunology » molecular biology » neuroscience » obesity and diabetes » pharmacology » physiology » skin cancer » toxicology » wound repair.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in academia, industry and the private sector. RMIT graduates have progressed from being research team leaders in their own right in Australia and internationally to holding senior positions in government and industry.

CHINESE MEDICINE

Master of Applied Science – Chinese Medicine

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MR015 2 years B 27 840 28 800


This degree enables you to undertake specialist postgraduate study including extensive original research and a thesis that is examined by external examiners.

RMIT is acknowledged internationally as a leader in the development of Chinese medicine research in the Western world. Studying within this research degree gives you access to RMIT’s: » clinical trial clinics » herbal quality control laboratory » In Vivo and In Vitro research laboratories » herbal farming sites.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The major research focus includes systematic reviews, laboratory studies and clinical trials on Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture in the management of clinical conditions such as hayfever, insomnia, eczema and chronic pain.

CAREER OUTLOOK

An RMIT research degree in Chinese medicine offers a wide range of career choices, both in Australia and overseas.

The major areas of employment are: » academic » research and development » pharmaceutical industries » government organisations » clinical practice in specialised areas.

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CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHIC AND CHINESE MEDICINE

Doctor of Philosophy (Chiropractic, Osteopathic and Chinese Medicine)

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DR088 4 years B 27 840 28 800


This PhD provides advanced research opportunities for complementary medicine practioners and others with relevant qualifications, experience and ability. You will be connected to a vast network of leading practitioners and researchers through RMIT’s Confucius Institute, as well as its Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Group.

The degree requires you to demonstrate learning in scientific technique and procedure and to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in your field.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will complete a Research Method/Strategy course in your first year, which will provide you with the theoretical and practical skills to conduct your research. The outcomes of your research will be presented in a thesis.

CAREER OUTLOOK

An RMIT research degree offers a wide range of career choices both in Australia and overseas.

The major areas of employment are: » academic » research and development » pharmaceutical industries » government organisations » clinical practice in specialised areas.

HUMAN MOVEMENT

Doctor of Philosophy (Human Movement)

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DR101 4 years B 30 720 31 680


This human movement research degree allows you to gain skills and specialist knowledge, join a leading research team, and begin a research career in human movement, exercise science, or sports physiology.

RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences and Health Innovations Research Institute (HIRi) collaborations provide you with the research networks, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to conduct world-class research.

Your PhD qualification can open up a research career, or work in a higher administrative capacity in a research team.

RMIT’s multidisciplinary research base allows for projects involving human subjects through to cell and molecular-based systems.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Your research will be submitted in the form of a thesis for external examination.

Appropriate research areas include: » physical activity and disability » motor skill development and control » growth and development » exercise physiology » exercise metabolism » measurement of exercise behaviour.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in academia, industry and the private sector.

RMIT graduates have become research team leaders in their own right in Australia and internationally, and have held senior positions in government and industry.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Laboratory Science)

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DR086 4 years B 30 720 31 680


This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees provide you with advanced research skills and specialist knowledge to build your research career in the laboratory sciences.

RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences and Health Innovations Research Institute (HIRi) houses several internationally recognised research groups that draw together the breadth of biomedical research excellence at RMIT. They support multidisciplinary and collaborative research to address key health issues facing the Australian community.

The degree is designed for individuals seeking research skills, who want to study a particular area of interest, or those with a thirst for knowledge.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Your studies will take the form of research. A thesis describing the research will be submitted for external examination.

The multidisciplinary nature of laboratory medicine opens excellent opportunities to conduct leading-edge laboratory medicine research. The discipline areas covered include: » biochemistry » natural products » molecular biology » immunology » haematology » histopathology » pathology » transfusion/transplantation science.

Most areas of human health and disease can be studied in this research degree at both a fundamental and applied level.

CAREER OUTLOOK

PhD qualifications enable you to begin a research career or to work in a higher administrative capacity in a research team.

Graduates are employed in academia, industry and the private sector. They have become research team leaders in their own right in Australia and internationally, and to hold senior positions in government and industry.

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MEDICAL RADIATIONS SCIENCE

Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Radiations Science)

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DR087 4 years B 30 720 31 680


Medical radiations research degree at RMIT prepare you for a research career or to work in a higher administrative capacity in a research team. The degree is designed for individuals wishing to gain skills in medical radiations research, and those who want to study a particular area of interest in greater depth.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

RMIT’s School of Medical Sciences has a multidisciplinary research base offering opportunities to conduct medical radiations research in a range of areas, including: » medical physics » nuclear medicine » quantitative and qualitative projects in

medical imaging » radiation therapy.

The projects may be laboratory based or undertaken in a clinical context.

On offer may be a variety of different projects covering the following research areas: » clinical practice in medical imaging » dosimetry in radiation therapy » nanoparticles » nanotechnology in nuclear medicine and

magnetic resonance imaging » optimisation and dose in digital radiography

and computed tomography » radiation therapy and nuclear medicine » radionuclide therapy and medical radiations

education.Your research findings will be brought together in the form of a thesis, which will be submitted for external examination.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in academia, industry and the private sector. They have become research team leaders in their own right in Australia and internationally, and hold senior positions in government and industry.

NURSING

Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)

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DR103 4 years B 27 840 28 800


The PhD (by research) enables you to achieve a high level of academic achievement and scholarship through the generation of an independent piece of research.

Supervision can be provided in a range of areas and in a variety of theoretical traditions and research methodologies. Specific areas include: » child and family health nursing » clinical nursing » critical transcultural nursing » health education » health policy » mental health nursing » midwifery » multicultural health » policy evaluation » primary health » public health.

Prior to applying, you are required to discuss and arrange with the Director of Research a possible research topic and supervisors. A research proposal is required as part of the application procedure.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will work with a senior supervisor and at least one other supervisor on an independent project. RMIT offers research courses and professional development programs through the School of Graduate Studies to support and enhance your outcome.

As a PhD candidate, you are normally required to undertake a postgraduate level research course as part of your studies.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates of higher degree programs in nursing and midwifery seek leadership roles in health care services and public health organisations. You will be able to develop independent research, form collaborations and apply for post-doctoral posts.

PSYCHOLOGY AND DISABILITY

Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology and Disability)

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DR107 4 years B 27 840 28 800


Disability studies

PhD supervision is offered in the following areas related to disability: » forensic issues » parental training » staffing » program evaluation » empowerment » ethics » advocacy » quality of life.

Psychology

Research supervision can be offered in a range of areas in applied psychology. You are encouraged to check the website for up-to-date information on staff research activities, supervisor availability and current and proposed research projects that might accommodate higher degree by research involvement.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The program is assessed on the completion of a high-level research thesis. Some coursework might be required, particularly in the area of research methods, depending on your background and your assessed capabilities.


You will be eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, to practise as a professional psychologist you will need to complete certain professional training requirements.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are currently employed in a range of academic, research and high-level professional settings.

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Fuel change through science

‘RMIT appealed to me because it offered a more hands-on approach

to learning, where some other universities are purely theory-driven.

‘I have already met industry partners and potential future employers,

so that’s a huge advantage. In addition, the research I’m doing replicates

the tasks I’d carry out when working.’

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Science RMIT’s strong reputation for research and teaching in fundamental science and advanced molecular technologies ensures graduates are creative, skilled and highly employable.

Programs integrate basic sciences with an interdisciplinary approach to encourage research, innovation and the preparation of graduates to work within a diverse range of professions. Research collaborations extend from industry to government departments including CSIRO, BioDiem, GRDC and Pulse Breeding Australia, and Horticulture Australia Ltd.

Modern laboratories, real field conditions and access to sophisticated equipment enable advanced research work and skills training aligned with best practice in industry and research.

In 2011, the International Year of Chemistry, RMIT opened a joint research centre with the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), one of India’s premier research institutes. The Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), based in Hyderabad, focuses on environmental and industrial research. It hosts three top-level scientists and nearly 20 PhD candidates focused on developing new technologies for water and wastewater treatment, renewable energy, resource reuse and air pollution control.

Researchers at RMIT and IICT have worked together on projects in relation to nano engineered materials, methods for the removal of mercury from industrial air effluents, and green chemistry processes. The joint facility allows researchers to work on projects including catalysis for green chemistry, advanced materials and renewable energy, processes for water quality monitoring and wastewater treatment, control of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and bio-nanotechnology. On the domestic scale, cheap nanocomposite clays and liners for clay pots are being developed to remove pollutants from drinking water.

Green chemistry

Professor Suresh Bhargava (centre), Deputy PVC International, Science, Engineering and Health—leading the RMIT research group.

Strawberries come in an assortment of shapes and varieties, but many of them fail the taste test. RMIT researchers are getting closer to the winning combination of environmental and genetic factors that produce the best fruit.

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MATHEMATICS

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) (Honours)

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BH010 1 year C 22 080 23 040


This honours degree builds on the analytic and modelling skills that you acquired in your three-year degree. Your specialisation can combine of any two of the following areas of study: » applied mathematics » computational mathematics » discrete mathematics.

There is a continuing commitment to the use of modern mathematical software in this program.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will study three electives under computational, discrete or applied mathematics each semester. This degree also includes a research component comprising a supervised honours project undertaken over the two semesters.


This degree qualifies you to join the Australian Mathematical Society and other similar societies in other countries.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates work in research establishments, government bodies, industry or commerce where some elements of research, mathematical maturity and advanced study are required.

SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) (Honours)

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BH012 1 year C B 28 800 28 800


Honours will develop your learning and research independence and allow you to combine advanced theory with a research project to create your thesis.

The degree will increase your communications skills and knowledge of the theory and practical methods relevant to your speciality.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDyYou will prepare for your research project and thesis in a compulsory Research Methods course undertaken early on in your honours degree. Your research can be in a number of topic areas including: » chemistry » biological sciences » biotechnology » physics » nanotechnology » environmental science » food science and technology.

TEACHING METHODS

Theory courses are taught using a combination of lectures, tutorials and self-directed study. The research project is supervised by a member of academic staff, with the assistance of other research and technical staff.

ASSESSMENT

A combination of assignments, presentations and examinations are used to assess theory courses. A written thesis is examined to assess the research project.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

You will be expected to provide your own laboratory coat and safety glasses.


Official recognition and accreditation of the award by an appropriate professional body such as the Royal Australian Chemical Institute or the Australian Institute of Physics will depend on the nature of your studies. Advice can be obtained from the program leader.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The honours program produces graduates with the skills and theoretical knowledge to gain employment in a wide range of activities in applied sciences. The honours program also serves as the main pathway into higher degrees by research in applied sciences.

ANALYTICS

Master of Analytics

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MC122 1.5 years C 22 080 23 040



BIOTECHNOLOGY

Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology

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GD101 1 year C 30 720 31 680


Master of Biotechnology

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MC111 2 years C 30 720 31 680


You can undertake the main Master of Biotechnology program, or you can decide to specialise in one of the following streams: » Clinical microbiology » Food microbiology » Food science and technology

High-achieving students have the opportunity to take part in either one semester of full-time research or work experience in year two of the Master of Biotechnology.

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The Master degree incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate .


Credit points

» Applied Biochemical Methods 12 » Bioinformatics 12 » Ecotoxicology 12 » Environmental Microbiology 24 » Food Chemistry 24 » Gene Technologies 12 » Immunology 12 » Industrial Microbiology 12 » Medical Microbiology 12 » Microbial Evaluation of Food 24 » Pathogenesis of Enteric Infections 24 » Viral Infections 24 » Work Experience Practicum 2 48

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates are employed in private industry (e.g. vaccine production), medical research institutes, universities and hospitals as research staff or in diagnostic microbiology.

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)

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GC124 0.5 year C 15 360 15 840


Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)

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MC154 2 years C 30 720 31 680


The Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology) offers compulsory courses in molecular biology and immunology as well as specific courses in molecular pathogenesis of human and animal infections, diagnosis of the major microbial infections of humans and animals, including molecular techniques for rapid diagnosis. The degree places special emphasis on the application of new technologies to solve problems such as development of new diagnostic tests and vaccines.

You will develop skills in critical evaluation of scientific literature as well as oral and written communication in biotechnology.

RMIT’s School of Applied Sciences has strong links with industry, giving you the opportunity to undertake work experience or a research project in the workplace.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master degree incorporates the Graduate Diploma and the Graduate Certificate.

Examples of courses offered: » Applied Biochemical Methods » Bioinformatics » Biomolecules and Cellular Regulation » Biostatistics » Clinical Biochemistry » Computational Biology » Gene Technologies » Immunology » Medical Genetics and Diagnostics » Medical Microbiology » Pathogenesis of Enteric Infections » Research Methods » Research Project » Scientific Skills and Tools » Viral infections » Work Experience Practicum

ADVANCED STANDING

Clinical microbiology requires microbiology or biochemistry or molecular biology to at least second year undergraduate level. Microbiology at final year is preferred.

ADDITIONAL ENTRy REqUIREMENTS

Chemistry to at least first year undergraduate level is essential. A degree in food technology or in science or engineering with appropriate experience in the food industry is preferred.

WORK ExPERIENCE

The work experience option is designed to enhance employment opportunities by providing students with laboratory experience in the chosen discipline. The Work Experience Practicum course is only available to students who have completed, or expect to complete at least 96 credit points and have an average grade of Distinction.


All specialisations within this program are validated and advised by an industry panel, comprising practising professionals who meet on a regular basis to review the contents of the discipline within the overall program.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates of the program are employed in private industry (e.g. vaccine production), medical research institutes, universities and hospitals as research staff or in diagnostic microbiology.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Biotechnology, page 121

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Environmental Science and Technology

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MC191 2 years C 24 960 31 680


Refer to page 106 for program details.

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FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

Master of Biotechnology (Food Microbiology)

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MC156 2 years C 30 720 31 680


In this postgraduate food microbiology program, you will study core courses in molecular biology and immunology, as well as courses in the microbiology of foods with respect to food spoilage organisms and food-borne pathogens.

You will undertake training in: » microbial ecology of food » methods to control the growth of

microorganisms in food » spoilage microorganisms and their effects » food-borne diseases of public health

significance » investigating food-borne disease outbreaks » microbiology of different food groups » microorganisms used in the production

of food » microorganisms used in foods for health » best practice of storing handling and

distribution of food.

Special emphasis is placed on the application of new technologies to solve problems such as investigations of outbreaks of food-borne disease.

You will improve your skills in critical evaluation of scientific literature, as well as oral and written communication in biotechnology.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The following courses are offered: » Applied Biochemical Methods » Bioinformatics » Computational Biology » Food Chemistry » Food Processing Technologies » Food Quality Assurance » Gene Technologies » Industrial Microbiology » Microbial Evaluation of Food » Pathogenesis of Enteric Infections » Protein Technologies » Research Methods » Research Project (1) » Research Project (2) » Scientific Skills and Tools » Work Experience Practicum (2)

ADVANCED STANDING

Students who have previously completed a Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology) at another institution may receive up to 96 credit points towards the Master of Biotechnology (Food Microbiology), depending on the equivalence of courses.

WORK ExPERIENCE

RMIT’s School of Applied Sciences has strong links with industry, which give you the opportunity to undertake work experience or a research project in the workplace.

The work experience option will enhance employment opportunities by providing you with laboratory experience in your chosen discipline. The Work Experience Practicum course is only available to students who have completed, or expect to complete, at least 96 credit points and have an average grade of Distinction.


All specialisations within this program are validated and advised by an industry panel made up of practising professionals, who meet on a regular basis to review the program contents of the discipline within the overall program.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Opportunities for employment include positions in the food allied industries, analytical laboratories, educational and research institutions.

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FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology

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GD132 1 year C 30 720 31 680


Master of Applied Science (Food Science and Technology)

RMIT CODE

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MC133 1.5 years C 30 720 31 680


Postgraduate coursework studies in food science and technology provide professional training for graduates of food science and graduates of science, engineering, agriculture and related disciplines. They are designed to train recent science graduates as food technologists, and to enable those already employed in the food industry to enhance their professional status.

You will acquire skills and knowledge of food processing, food preservation and the general properties of food materials, and be equipped for a wide range of technical positions within the food industry. You will learn to recognise and eliminate or reduce potential hazards in the processing of food, and will be able to ensure the safety of the community’s food supply.

The programs are structured around courses in food science and technology, so it is assumed that you have the necessary background in fundamental science. A background in food science is not essential.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

The Master degree incorporates the Graduate Diploma.

The courses you study will vary depending on whether you have previously studied food science. While some choice of courses is offered, you must study the compulsory courses in science skills, food processing and food microbiology.

In your final semester you will complete a project which will be on a topic chosen from a range offered or a suitable project that you organise yourself.


As a graduate, you can apply for professional membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Equipped with sound knowledge and capabilities in food science and technology, you will be able to operate effectively at management levels within the food industry. Potential employers will value your specialist knowledge and capabilities, as well as your capacity for research.

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD157 1 year C 30 720 31 680


Master of Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC157 2 years C 30 720 31 680


Within these postgraduate programs, core courses in molecular biology and immunology as well as elective courses will provide you with a comprehensive view of the food science and technology discipline. The programs bring together modern practices in food processing and recent advances in biotechnology.

You will develop skills in critical evaluation of scientific literature, as well as oral and written communication in biotechnology. Through RMIT’s School of Applied Sciences’ strong links with industry, you will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience or a research project in the workplace.

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The Master degree (192 credit points)incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points).


Credit points

» Advanced Food Processing Technologies 12

» Applied Biochemical Methods 12 » Bioinformatics 12 » Confectionery and Lipid Technology 12 » Dairy Science and Technology 12 » Food Chemistry 12 » Food Processing Technologies 12 » Food Quality Assurance 12 » Fruit, Vegetable and Beverages

Technology 12 » Gene Technologies 1 12 » Grain Technology 12 » Industrial Microbiology 12 » Microbial Evaluation of Food 24 » Product Development 12 » Protein Technologies 12 » Research Methods 12 » Research Project 1 12 » Research Project 2 24 » Scientific Skills and Tools 12 » Sensory Evaluation of Food 12 » Work Experience Practicum 2 48

ADVANCED STANDING

Students who have previously completed a Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology) at another institution may receive up to 96 credit points towards the Master of Biotechnology, depending on the equivalence of courses.

WORK ExPERIENCE

The work experience option enhances your employment opportunities by providing you with laboratory experience in your chosen discipline. The Work Experience Practicum course is only available to students who have completed, or expect to complete, at least 96 credit points and have an average grade of Distinction.


This specialisation is validated and advised by an industry panel, made up of practising professionals who meet regularly to review discipline contents.

Graduates in this stream are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). Student membership of AIFST is also available.

CAREER OUTLOOK

You will be qualified to work in government and private food establishments and in research involving the application of advances in food technology and biotechnology to new food development and assessment.

yOU MAy ALSO BE INTERESTED IN… » Food Science and Technology

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GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION

Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC058 1.5 years C 25 920 25 920


The Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information) is designed for professionals who want to build their skills in working with geospatial data. Graduates are qualified to capture, store, manipulate and present geospatial information. The program provides specialist elective streams in: » environmental studies » geographic information systems » remote sensing » satellite positioning » multimedia cartography and computer

science.

Background courses in software techniques and applications, computer mapping and land development are also available.

The Master is designed for individuals who have achieved good results in their undergraduate studies and/or have worked in a related industry for three or more years.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy


Credit points

» Distributed Mapping 12 » GIS Applications 12 » GIS Fundamentals 12 » GIS Principles 12 » Remote Sensing 12 » Research Methods 12 » Resource Management 12 » Satellite Positioning 12 » Spatial Information Science 12

In the second year, master students will also complete a dissertation.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The programs are designed for professionally qualified groups such as foresters, agricultural and environmental scientists, surveyors, cartographers, engineers, computer scientists, geologists, geographers and planners engaged at all levels of land data management.

INFORMATION SECURITY AND ASSURANCE

Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC159 2 years C 25 920 25 920



SPORTS TECHNOLOGY

Master of Science (International Sports Technology)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC190 2 years B 31 680 31 680




Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Operations Research

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



GD120 1 year C 22 020 23 040


Master of Statistics and Operations Research

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MC004 2 years C 22 080 23 040



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APPLIED BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Master of Applied Science – Applied Biology and Biotechnology

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR082 2 years B 31 680 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Biology and Biotechnology)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR085 4 years B 31 680 31 680


Your specialist postgraduate training in this research degree includes extensive work on original research and the presentation of a thesis for external assessment. The degree requires you to show mastery of scientific techniques in your specialisation.

Facilities are based in RMIT’s modern, purpose- built Biosciences building.

The discipline has a large and active group of research staff and students whose research is funded externally and who collaborate with industry. Research graduates have been employed, before graduation, in prestigious organisations.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

If you do not have previous research experience, you are required to complete a Research Methods course. Most research within this discipline uses molecular approaches to diagnose and synthesise solutions for disease and environmental problems.

Research projects span from the biotechnology of infection and disease and food microbiology to the microbial ecology of aquatic and marine systems. An emerging focus is the application of plant molecular biology techniques for biofuel production and genomics.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Depending on the research area chosen, the award qualifies graduates for professional membership of scientific societies such as the following: » Australian Institute of Biology » Australian Society for Microbiology » Australian Biochemical Society » AusBiotech » Australian Society of Biotechnology.

CAREER OUTLOOK

The Master qualifies you for employment as a professional scientist. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree qualifies you for employment as a professional scientist in independent research.

APPLIED CHEMISTRY

Master of Applied Science – Applied Chemistry

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR039 2 years C 31 680 31 680


Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Chemistry)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR083 4 years C 31 680 31 680


Each research program allows you to undertake specialist research in applied chemistry. Your research will take place in modern purpose-built and well-equipped facilities with a wide range of analytical instrumentation available for research, teaching and consultancy work. A large group of research staff and students demonstrate success in collaborations, funding and research publications.

Major research directions include: » materials chemistry (microtechnologies,

inorganic catalysts, organic synthesis, functional surfaces and polymer science),

» environmental and analytical science (Gippsland Lakes Catchment Authority, separation science, occupational health and safety).

Expertise in molecular modelling and chemometrics are applied in these main research fields.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

You will undertake approved research under the supervision of a research supervisor. Successful completion involves submitting a thesis or project.

ADVANCED STANDING

Students can apply for an exemption in Project Planning if they have sufficient experience or have studied the course already.

PATHWAyS

Master candidates can apply for a PhD after one year of study if their supervisor believes they are capable of completing a PhD.


Completion of the Master or PhD qualifies you for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

CAREER OUTLOOK

As a graduate, you will have gained experience in planning, organising and implementing a research project. You will satisfy the requirements of many employers in the chemical, environmental and related industries who require research and development personnel. Master graduates also satisfy the entry requirements for a PhD degree.

APPLIED PHYSICS

Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Physics)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR084 4 years C 31 680 31 680


RMIT’s research degrees in applied physics develop your specialist knowledge and research ability within a designated field of study. Current areas of expertise include: » computer simulation of atomic and

molecular systems » ion beam and radiation physics in industry

and medicine » optical techniques for measurement and

sensing applications » environmental, industrial and building

acoustics » applied and environmental geophysics; soft

condensed matter physics » biophysics and materials science, nano-

science and technology » applied physics and instrumentation.

PATHWAyS

Masters candidates can apply for a PhD after one year of study if their supervisor believes they are capable of completing a PhD.


These programs are recognised by the Australian Institute of Physics.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates from all postgraduate programs in the applied physics discipline are strongly sought after and all have found employment, usually in an area closely related to their studies. The range of employment opportunities covers many different types of positions in government, scientific, industrial and medical research laboratories, and in management, administration, commerce and education.

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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Science)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR082 4 years B 30 720 31 680



FOOD SCIENCE

Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR100 4 years C 31 680 31 680


Research opportunities in the Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science) are extensive and cutting edge – from the production and formulation to the development of new ‘functional food’ products enhanced with nutritional and health benefits for consumers.

The Food Science discipline at RMIT connects you to industry through its regular work with the following companies: » 3M » Envestra » Goodman Fielder » Heinz Wattie » Kraft Food » McCormick Foods » Nestlé.

Areas of research in food science include: » nutrition; functional foods including probiotics

and prebiotics » non-thermal food processing technologies » texture and rheology of foods » drying of foods » food microbiology and safety.

CAREER OUTLOOK

With a high rate of success, students graduating with food science PhD degrees have gained employment in significant research and commercial organisations.

GEOSPATIAL SCIENCES

Master of Applied Science – Land Information

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



MR044 2 years C 25 920 28 800


Doctor of Philosophy (Land Information)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR105 4 years C 25 920 28 800


These research programs are designed to further develop your analytical and problem-solving skills and allow you to undertake an original research project under the supervision of RMIT experts in related fields.

You will review literature, develop research questions, critically analyse data, design methodology and techniques and independently carry out research in the career of your choice.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

Geospatial science research can be undertaken in areas like: » geodesy » surveying » GPS » remote sensing » GIScience » cartography and geographical visualisation » the application of geospatial science methods

and technologies.

CAREER OUTLOOK

After successful completion of this program, you will be able to undertake an academic career, a research career or a career in various industries nationally and internationally.

Geospatial sciences research graduates are highly sought after in various state and central government departments and multinational organisations.

MATHEMATICS

Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)

RMIT CODE

DURATION AND CAMPUS



DR102 4 years C 25 920 28 800


The mathematical research program covers a wide range of areas including: » computational fluid dynamics » control theory » environmental modelling » general mathematical modelling » information security » mathematical programming » numerical analysis » optimisation, algebraic coding theory » resource modelling » singular perturbation techniques.

Through undertaking original research under the supervision of RMIT experts, you will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills.

The program will enable you to review literature, develop research questions, critically analyse data, design methodology and techniques and independently carry out research mathematics.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

All research students are required to complete the Research Methods course.

CAREER OUTLOOK

You will be able to undertake an academic career, a research career or a career in various industries nationally and internationally.

Mathematical sciences research graduates are highly sought after in various state and central government departments, banks and financial sector and multinational organisations.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Statistics and Operations Research)

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DR104 4 years C 25 920 28 800


The statistics and operations research programs cover a wide range of areas including: » exploratory data analysis » financial mathematics » fuzzy sets and simulation of real systems

time series » game theory » multivariate statistics » sequential analysis » software reliability » statistical quality control » stochastic modelling » survival data analysis.

Your research will develop your analytical and problem-solving skills as you undertake and complete an original research project under the supervision of experts.

You will have the chance to review literature, develop research questions, critically analyse data, design methodology and techniques and independently carry out research in the area of your choice.

WHAT yOU WILL STUDy

All research students are required to complete the Research Methods course. This provides the skills and knowledge you will need to carry out independent research in your chosen field.


Graduates are eligible for membership of the following professional organisations: » American Statistical Association (ASA) » Australian Society for Operations Research

(ASOR) » Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI).

CAREER OUTLOOK

After successful completion of this program, you will be able to undertake an academic career, a research career or a career in various industries nationally and internationally.

Graduates are highly sought after in various state and central government departments, banks and financial sectors and multinational organisations.

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For the latest English equivalency information, please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent .

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IELTS Preparation and Testing

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English language proficiency requirements

Entry requirements

Master degree (by research)One of the following:

» Successful completion of an Australian Masters by Coursework degree or equivalent graded as a credit average (GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00).

» Successful completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma or equivalent with a credit average (GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00).

» Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent with a credit average (GPA of 2.00 out of 4.00) or above in the final year of study or successful completion of an Australian Bachelor (Honours) degree or equivalent.

To undertake most research programs at RMIT (see exceptions below **), you must have achieved one of the following English proficiency test results within the last two years:

» Academic IELTS (minimum score) overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0.

» TOEFL (Paper-based): minimum score of 580 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5).

» TOEFL (Internet-based): minimum score of 92 with a minimum of 20 in each section.

» Cambridge English (Advanced CAE): CAE Grade B (no band less than Good).

» Pearsons Test of English (PTE Academic): minimum score of 58 (no band less than 50)

All research programs require you to:

» Submit a research proposal outlining: • area of research to be undertaken • research methodology • literature review, and • expected outcome/s of research.

» Identify a suitable RMIT academic supervisor. Research candidatures are subject to the availability of an academic supervisor and suitability of research.

» Submit a folio or additional information on request if you are applying for a studio based research program within the art, architecture or design related disciplines on request.

Doctor of PhilosophyOne of the following:

» Successful completion of an Australian Masters by Research degree or equivalent.

» Successful completion of an Australian Masters by Coursework degree or equivalent WITH a research component graded as a distinction (GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00).

» Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor (Honours) degree graded as first or second class (over 70% or GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00).

*Alternative entry

Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements, but can demonstrate extensive knowledge and appropriate research experience in the field of study may be considered for entry if they can supply evidence of their knowledge, experience and ability to undertake the program. Examples of such evidence can include previous academic standing, peer and non-peer reviewed quality research publications and exhibitions, professional esteem, or significant relevant industry and professional experience.

** For research programs in the School of Education, you should have achieved one of the following English proficiency test results within the last 2 years:» Academic IELTS (minimum score) overall band 7.0 with no individual band below 6.5» TOEFL (Paper Based) minimum score of 600 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0)» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – iBT) minimum overall score of 100 with a minimum of 24 in writing and 22

in all other sections» Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) minimum score of 65 no band less than 58, or» Cambridge English(Advanced CAE): CAE Grade B (no band less than Good)

ALL RESEARCH PROGRAMS


¢ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Program code and name Academic entry requirements English language requirements Other requirements and information

ArchitectureMC163 Master of Architecture Completion of the Bachelor of

Architectural Design from RMIT or an equivalent architectural degree with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Acceptance into the master program is merit based.

One of the following English proficiency tests:

» Academic IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0

» TOEFL (Paper-based): minimum score of 580 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5)

» TOEFL (Internet-based): minimum score of 92 with a minimum of 20 in each section

» Cambridge English (Advanced CAE): CAE Grade B (no band less than Good)


If you have completed an architecture degree from somewhere other than RMIT, you must submit a folio. RMIT graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture who achieve a GPA below 2.5 are also required to submit a folio.

Landscape ArchitectureMC172 Master of Landscape Architecture

Completion of the Bachelor of Design from RMIT or an equivalent landscape architectural degree with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Acceptance into the master program is merit based.

If you have completed a landscape architecture degree from somewhere other than RMIT, you must submit a folio. RMIT graduates of the Bachelor of Design who achieve a GPA below 2.5 are also required to submit a folio.

Project ManagementGC042 Graduate Cetificate in Project Management

GD063 Graduate Diploma in Project Management

MC065 Master of Project Management

One of the following:

» Bachelor degree or equivalent in a related discipline

» Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline plus three years’ relevant work experience

» Advanced diploma or equivalent plus five years’ relevant work experience

COURSEWORK PROGRAMS

ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING

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ART AND DESIGN


Art in Public SpaceGC045 Graduate Certificate in Art in Public Space

GD070 Graduate Diploma in Art in Public Space

MC079 Master of Arts (Art in Public Space)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent.

» One of the following English proficiency tests:






Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may also be considered. Applicants must submit their folio and/or other relevant material with their application.

Arts ManagementGD028 Graduate Diploma in Arts Management

MC034 Master of Arts (Arts Management)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may also be considered.

Communication Design/ Graphic Design GD071 Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design


Applicants must submit a folio. Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may also be considered.

GD177 Graduate Diploma in Communication Design

MC184 Master of Communication Design


Applicants with a minimum of three years’ work experience or professional practice in a related field may also be considered.

Creative MediaMC142 Master of Creative Media (Animation and Interactive Media)


Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may also be considered. Applicants must complete a pre-selection kit and folio. A pres-selection kit can be downloaded from www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc142.Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview (either in person or by phone/Skype).

Fashion and TextilesMC164 Master of Fashion and Textiles One of the following:

» Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent or

» Completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma or equivalent with significant professional practice in a relevant field. Typically this would involve at least five years’ practice in the fashion and textiles industry.

Successful applicants whose undergraduate degree is from a non-related discipline, and who do not have significant work experience in the fashion or textile industry, will be required to complete an additional course – PROC1061 Textile Materials – which is offered as a single course during the first semester of study. Applicants must enrol into this course concurrently with their first semester courses in the Master of Fashion and Textiles. Applicants must enrol through RMIT Short and Single Courses at www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au. There will be an additional cost to do this course.

Fine ArtBH052 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Honours)


Applicants must complete and submit a pre-selection kit, which includes a folio component. A pre-selection kit can be downloaded from www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bh052 .

MC078 Master of Fine Art Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3 in the major discipline.

Applicants must complete and submit a pre-selection kit, which includes a folio component. A pre-selection kit an be downloaded from www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc078 . Short-listed applicants will be required to present their folio to a selection panel in person or via phone/Skype. Applicants with significant work experience or studio practice may be considered.



BUSINESS


BH064 Bachelor of Business (Honours) Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 60% average/Credit or a GPA 2.0 (out of 4.0).







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BH039 Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) (Honours)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics and Finance with a minimum of 70% average/Distinction or a GPA 3.0 (out of 4.0).

Applicants must have studied Economics at a third year level and preferably have undertaken some study in finance and quantitative methods.

MC122 Master of Analytics

GD120 Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Operations Research

MC004 Master of Statistics and Operations Research

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of Credit average in the first year Mathematics or Statistics course/unit.

Applicants with substantial knowledge of industrial or business practices through work experience may be considered.

MC200 Master of Business Information Technology)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum average of 50% or Pass or GPA 1.0 (out of 4.0).

Applicants may be considered based on work experience and any additional tertiary education.

MC198 Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management


MC104 Master of Business (Property) Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a related discipline.

Applicants with a bachelor degree from another discipline will need to have two to five years relevant industry experience. Applicants with two to five years work experience or professional practice in a relevant discipline may also be considered.

MC199 Master of Business Administration

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 65% average/Credit or GPA 2.5 (out of 4.0).

Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 may be considered based on work experience and any additional qualifications.

MC162 Master of Business Administration (Executive)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum 50% average/Pass or GPA 1.0 (on a scale of 4) plus a minimum five years of work experience in a managerial position after completion of undergraduate studies.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but can demonstrate through professional work experience their capacity to successfully undertake this program may be considered. Typically this would consist of at least 8 – 10 years of business experience, at least five of which must have been in a management role.

MC201 Master of Finance Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline that includes quantitative studies with a minimum average of 60%/Credit or GPA 2.0 (out of 4.0).

Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.0 may be considered based on additional tertiary education in a business discipline and work experience. Applicants are expected to have above average computer skills.

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MC205 Master of Commerce Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum average of 50%/Pass or GPA 1.0 (out of 4.0).







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MC196 Master of Information Management


The program includes a compulsory work experience component that is equivalent to three weeks of full-time work. This can be taken at midyear or at the end of the year. Students with appropriate experience may seek an exemption from this placement.

MC197 Master of Marketing In addition to the academic and English language requirements, you must provide evidence of a minimum of one year of work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree in a business or marketing discipline.

Applicants who do not have a bachelor degree may be considered based on relevant work experience only.

MC195 Master of Strategic Procurement Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% average/Pass or GPA 1.0 (out of 4.0).


MC194 Master of Professional Accounting

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline except Accounting with a minimum 60% average/Credit or GPA 2.0 (out of 4.0).

Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.0 may be considered based on additional qualifications and work experience.

BUSINESS (cont.)




BH066 Bachelor of Media and Communication (Honours)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0).







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AdvertisingGC076 Graduate Certificate in AdvertisingGD130 Graduate Diploma in AdvertisingMC130 Master of Advertising

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum 65% average.

You must submit a statement explaining your interest in studying the program and how you feel the program will advance your career. Please provide detail of any previous work experience in the industry and demonstrate your awareness of current global trends in persuasive communication and brand management. Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice in advertising or a related promotional field, with a minimum of three years experience, may also be considered.

Creative MediaMC142 Master of Creative Media (Animation and Interactive Media)


Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may also be considered. Applicants must complete a pre-selection kit and folio. The pre-selection kit can be downloaded from www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc142 . Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview (either in person or by phone/Skype).

GD180 Graduate Diploma in Media Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent.

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CommunicationMC080 Master of Communication Completion of an Australian

bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.


» Academic IELTS (minimum scores) overall band of 7.0 with no individual band below 6.5

» TOEFL (Paper Based) minimum score of 600 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0)

» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – iBT) minimum overall score of 100 with a minimum of 24 in writing and 22 in all other sections

» Pearsons Test of English (PTE Academic) minimum score of 65 no band less than 58, or

» Cambridge English(Advanced CAE): CAE Grade B (no band less than Good)

Applicants must include with their application a short (400-500 word) explanation of their interest in undertaking the Master of Communication. Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice in the discipline may also be considered.

journalismGD074 Graduate Diploma in Journalism Completion of an Australian

bachelor degree or equivalent.Applicants must include in their application an explanation of their interest in studying Journalism, provide details of any previous work experience in the industry (this may include freelance or voluntary work in print, radio, television or online), and demonstrate their awareness of the role of journalists in contemporary society (no more than 300 words).

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

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COMMUNITy SERVICES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES


Honours degreesBH060 Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) (Honours)BH049 Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) (Honours)








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Criminal justice Administration

GD137 Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice AdministrationMC137 Master of Social Science (Criminal Justice Administration)


Applicants with significant work experience may also be considered..

International DevelopmentGC079 Graduate Certificate in International DevelopmentGD066 Graduate Diploma in International DevelopmentMC073 Master of Social Science (International Development)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline.

Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may be considered.

Policy and Human ServicesMC075 Master of Social Science (Policy and Human Services)

Social WorkMC150 Master of Social Work Completion of an Australian

bachelor degree or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Applicants with an undergraduate degree from another discipline must have paid or voluntary Australian industry experience in relevant fields such as welfare, health or education.

Applicants with significant paid or voluntary Australian industry experience in relevant fields such as welfare, health or education may also be considered.

Translating and InterpretingGC137 Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting StudiesGD168 Graduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting StudiesMC167 Master of Social Science (Translating and Interpreting Studies)


Applicants must take a selection task available on www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc167 . Applicants with significant relevant work experience may also be considered.



COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGy


Honours degreesBH013 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in computer science or software-oriented computer engineering with a minimum 65% average.







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Business IT and Information ManagementMC200 Master of Business (Information Technology)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 50% average/Pass or GPA 1.0 (out of 4.0).


MC196 Master of Information Management


The program includes a compulsory work experience component that is equivalent to three weeks of full-time work. This can be taken at midyear or at the end of the year. Students with appropriate experience may seek an exemption from this placement.

Computer ScienceGC110 Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Research

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in computer science with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0).

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MC060 Master of Computer ScienceGD055 Graduate Diploma in ComputingMC062 Master of Computing

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a credit average (minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0).

Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they do not have formal qualifications but can demonstrate significant extensive industry experience. Applicants with skills in problem solving and/or mathematics and clear thinking are encouraged to apply.

Information Security and AssuranceMC159 Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a scientific, technical or engineering discipline.

Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they do not have the necessary formal qualifications but can demonstrate significant extensive industry experience or have obtained an equivalent Australian undergraduate degree in a non-technical field.

Information TechnologyGD057 Graduate Diploma in Information TechnologyMC061 Master of Information Technology

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in computer science or software oriented computer engineering with a minimum 65% average.

All applicants should note that courses in this program assume a deep knowledge of Java, with some courses requiring knowledge of C. Applicants with a minimum 65% in a software-oriented equivalent Australian graduate diploma program will also be considered.

Internet and Web ComputingGD059 Graduate Diploma in Internet and Web ComputingMC063 Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a credit average (minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0).

Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they do not have formal qualifications but can demonstrate significant extensive industry experience. Applicants with skills in problem solving and/or mathematics and clear thinking are encouraged to apply.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING


GC020 Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning



» Academic IELTS (minimum scores) overall band of 7.0 with no individual band below 6.5

» TOEFL (Paper Based) minimum score of 600 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0)

» TOEFL (Internet Based Test – iBT) minimum overall score of 100 with a minimum of 24 in writing and 22 in all other sections

» Pearsons Test of English (PTE Academic) minimum score of 65 no band less than 58, or

» Cambridge English(Advanced CAE): CAE Grade B (no band less than Good)


GD109 Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)


Within their application, applicants must explain their reasons for wanting to study the course and include details of any teaching, coaching, work or other experience related to children/students.

GD110 Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, with two years of tertiary study in two teaching methods that are offered by this program and that meet the relevant Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Specialist Area guidelines.

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GD031 Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management


GD037 Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education and Training



GD034 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree in Teaching (Primary) or its equivalent.

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GD108 Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)


MC039 Master of Education Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent.

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ENGINEERING


Automotive engineeringMC160 Master of Engineering (International Automotive Engineering)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering or science.







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Aviation industry managementGC026 Graduate Certificate in Aviation Industry ManagementGD042 Graduate Diploma in Aviation Industry ManagementMC045 Master of Aviation Industry Management

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 65% average.

Two years of work experience.

Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can demonstrate significant technical background (e.g. ATPL, LAME or ATC) and work experience. An interview may be required.

Electrical and electronics engineeringMC176 Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)MC043 Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering)MC180 Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines:

» electrical » electronic » communication, or » computer engineering.

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Telecommunication and network engineeringGD040 Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network EngineeringMC042 Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)

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Engineering managementGD049 Graduate Diploma in Engineering ManagementMC052 Master of Engineering (Management)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering, science or a related discipline.

Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can provide evidence of significant work and professional experience.

Sustainable energyMC149 Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering or science that covers the physics of energy.

Logistics managementMC054 Master of Engineering (Integrated Logistics Management)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering, science, or business discipline.

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ManufacturingMC001 Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)


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Sports TechnologyMC190 Master of Science (International Sports Technology)

Successful completion an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in one of the following areas:

» engineering » medicine » science (areas of human

movement, exercise and sport science, physical education, sport coaching, physiotherapy, disability, nursing, biology, mathematics, pure sciences, applied sciences).

Relevant work experience in industry or sports organisations, or sports experience as an athlete or coach is also desirable but not compulsory.

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Environment and PlanningGC078 Graduate Certificate in Environment and Planning

GD125 Graduate Diploma in Environment and Planning

MC072 Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in social sciences, environment and planning or international development with a minimum 65% average.







Applicants with significant work experience may also be considered.

GC106 Graduate Certificate in International Urban and Environmental Management

GD067 Graduate Diploma in International Urban and Environmental Management

MC074 Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management)

Applicants with an undergraduate degree from another discipline must have paid or voluntary Australian industry experience in relevant fields such as environment or planning. Applicants with significant paid or voluntary Australian industry experience in relevant fields such as environment or planning may also be considered.

MC058 Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information)

An Australian undergraduate degree or its equivalent in any discipline.

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Sustainable Energy and Sustainable PracticeMC149 Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering or science that covers the physics of energy.

Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they can provide evidence of significant work and professional experience.

MC153 Master of Sustainable Practice Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline and work experience in a related field.

Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree may be considered on the basis of work experience. Applicants must provide evidence that they have developed a level of experience and knowledge in a field of study, any field, sufficient to undertake the program. Examples of evidence would be a CV or a letter from an employer.




BH033 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (Honours)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a related discipline with a minimum of 65% average or GPA 2.5 (out of 4.0) overall and in the final year of their degree.







Applicants for the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) program must have completed undergraduate training in a complementary medicine healthcare discipline.

BH000 Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in psychology and a three year sequence in the psychology degree approved by the Australian Psychological Society as a partial requirement for membership of the Society. Generally, applicants would be expected to have a minimum Distinction grade (70-75%) across each year of their undergraduate psychology program to be considered for entry into the program.

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BH059 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pharmaceutical Sciences) (Honours)

RMIT Bachelor of Applied Science (Biomedical Science) or its equivalent undergraduate degree in a related discipline. The degree needs to be of three or four years in duration with GPA of greater than 2.5 (out of 4.0).

Clinical ChiropracticMC143 Master of Clinical Chiropractic RMIT Bachelor of Health Science

(Chiropractic) or a comparable Australian undergraduate degee or its equivalent.

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Laboratory MedicineGD102 Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Medicine

MC158 Master of Laboratory Medicine

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in science or applied science with major studies in either biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, pathology, or an approved alternative area.

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GD158 Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in nursing or psychiatric nursing.

Minimum one year of nursing experience within the last five years (840 hours supervised clinical practice in the field of mental health).

Hold current registration (or be eligible for registration) as a Nurse in Division 1 or 3 of the Nurses & Midwifery Board of Victoria register.

Be a practising professional in the area of specialty practice throughout the period of the program (where applicable).

PsychologyMC002 Master of Psychology Completion of an Australian

bachelor degree or equivalent plus fourth year of study in psychology or its equivalent – approved by Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) – with a minimum 75% average.

Academic IELTS overall band of 8.0 with no individual band below 8.0

Applicants are required to supply two confidential referee reports on the relevant form. Applicants who did not undertake psychology studies in Australia are required to contact the Australian Psychological Society to obtain recognition of equivalency of qualifications for entry into the professional training programs.

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SCIENCE


BH012 Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) (Honours)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum 65% average or GPA 2.5 (out of 4.0).






» Pearsons Test of English (PTE Academic): minimum score of 58 (no band less than 50

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BH010 Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) (Honours)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in mathematics or a related discipline with a minimum GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0).

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BiotechnologyGD101 Graduate Diploma in BiotechnologyMC111 Master of Biotechnology

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in applied science, agriculture, science, food science, chemical engineering, medicine, or veterinary medicine discipline with chemistry to at least first year level.

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GC124 Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)MC154 Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in applied science, agriculture, science, food science, chemical engineering, medicine, or veterinary medicine discipline with microbiology to at least second year level.

Applicants with degrees in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, agricultural science or chemical engineering are also considered for specific programs.

MC156 Master of Biotechnology (Food Microbiology)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in applied science, agriculture, science, food science, chemical engineering, medicine, or veterinary medicine discipline with microbiology to at least second year level.

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GD157 Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)MC157 Master of Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in applied science, agriculture, science, food science, chemical engineering, medicine, or veterinary medicine discipline with chemistry to at least first year level.

Applicants with degrees in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, agricultural science or chemical engineering are also considered for specific programs.

Food Science and technologyGD132 Graduate Diploma in Food Science and TechnologyMC133 Master of Applied Science (Food Science and Technology)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in either applied science, science, agricultural science, or chemical engineering.

Applicants wishing to undertake the research project in the final semester of the master program must have achieved a 65% average in previous semesters of the graduate certificate and graduate diploma stages. Applicants who have not previously studied microbiology will only be able to commence the program in Semester 1 (February intake).




Geospatial InformationMC058 Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information)







» Pearsons Test of English (PTE Academic): minimum score of 58 (no band less than 50

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Information Security and AssuranceMC159 Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance)

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in a scientific, technical or engineering discipline.

Applicants may be considered for alternative entry if they do not have the necessary formal qualifications but can demonstrate significant extensive industry experience, or have obtained an equivalent Australian undergraduate degree in a non-technical field.

Statistics, Operation Research, AnalyticsMC122 Master of Analytics Completion of an Australian

bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of Credit average in the first year mathematics or statistics course/unit.

Applicants with substantial knowledge of industrial or business practices through work experience may be considered.

GD120 Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Operations ResearchMC004 Master of Statistics and Operations Research

Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent with Credit average in a first year mathematics or statistics course.

Students with substantial knowledge of industrial or business practices through work experience may be considered.

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Once you have familiarised yourself with the relevant program details and entry requirements, you can submit your application.

Submitting an application to RMIT University

You may submit an application online, via Apply International: www.rmit.edu.au/international/ how-to-apply To ensure timely processing of your application, please ensure that all supporting documentation, evidence of English proficiency and academic transcripts are certified and provided with your application.

RMIT does not return documents submitted with your application—please ensure you do not submit original documents.

Your application will be assessed in line with RMIT’s policies and procedures. If you are successful, you will receive an offer letter. You are then ready to accept your offer by following the instructions in your offer letter.

Research applications—additional information

Before submitting your research application you must: » visit www.rmit.edu.au/

graduateresearch/strength to identify an area of research at RMIT that is of interest to you

» follow the advice on www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch/searchsupervisors on how to identify a prospective supervisor. Contact either your preferred supervisor or School Research Coordinator in your preferred research area with an initial research proposal.

Once you have received confirmation of a preferred supervisor, you can submit an application—either online or via paper application (see above)—to undertake a research program at RMIT University.

All research applicants must declare any prior postgraduate research studies. If you fail to declare prior studies, this could have a direct impact on the duration of your candidature.

If you are offered a research candidacy at RMIT, your offer letter may be subject to certain conditions being met before you enrol.

Application procedures and dates

There are no application deadlines, but RMIT recommends that you apply several months in advance due to the popularity of some RMIT’s programs. You must allow ample time for visa and travel arrangements.

Using an RMIT registered representative

RMIT University has an approved network of registered representatives located around the world to assist you with any program and visa application queries. These representatives are well informed about the Australian education system and the RMIT application process.

www.international.rmit.edu.au/info/agentlist

Academic calendar* (higher education)

SEmESTEr 1

Teaching period 3 March – 30 May

Mid semester break 18 April – 23 April (most programs)

Exam period 9 – 27 June

Semester break 30 June – 18 July

SEmESTEr 2

Teaching period 21 July – 17 October

Mid semester break 1 – 5 September

Exam period 27 October – 14 November

Graduation parade and ceremony

17 December

* Dates are subject to change. Please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/students/importantdates for the most up-to-date information.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Teaching methods

CourseworkClasses are taught in English via a combination of lecture, seminar, tutorial, workshop, studio, practical and laboratory sessions. Students learn core information in lectures followed by small group discussions in tutorials.

ResearchStudents undertake the approved research program under the supervision of an appointed research supervisor.

Assessment

CourseworkAssessment is ongoing throughout the semester and may include examinations, essays, reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory work and practical assignments.

ResearchSuccessful completion of the degree involves submitting a thesis or project for examination. The research must make a significant contribution to knowledge in the relevant discipline area. RMIT allows a maximum duration of four years to complete a PhD and students should apply for a four year student visa.


¢ APPLYING TO RMIT

How to apply for a student visa

The process of obtaining a student visa is different in each country. You can contact your nearest Australian diplomatic post (Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Consulate-General) or Australian Education Centre for information on the application procedure.

Student visa applications are processed as per assessment levels. Your assessment level is determined by:

1. your nationality

2. the type of program you will study.

Your assessment level will determine what documents (such as: financial records and language proficiency certificates) will be required for your visa application.

Check which documents you will be required to submit for your visa application of the DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) website.

www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/

What is Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP)?

RMIT University participates in the DIAC Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP) program. This means you may be eligible to have your student visa processed under Assessment Level 1 guidelines if you have accepted a Masters, PhD or Exchange program. To access the SVP, you must have an eCOE (electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) and all the other documents required at the time of your visa application and satisfy DIAC’s Genuine Temporary Entrant criteria.

If you are not eligible to participate in the SVP, student visas can take up to six months to process if you are from a country assessment level 3, 4 or 5.

Australian Government regulations on student visas

Students are granted a student visa subject to a number of conditions. Students must: » maintain full-time enrolment in a

CRICOS-registered program

» complete their program within the expected program duration, based on a full-time load unless extenuating circumstances exist

» maintain satisfactory requirements, such as academic progress and attendance

» keep RMIT notified of their address, and any change of address within seven days

» maintain OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) for the full duration of their student visa

» have the financial ability to meet likely costs in Australia (including travel, tuition and living expenses)

» ensure any family members of school age attend school in Australia.

» abide by student visa work limitations

» complete at least six months of study in their principal program (i.e. highest program in a package) unless permission to release is granted by principal provider.

For up-to-date information on student visa conditions, refer to:

www.immi.gov.au/students . A description of the Australian Government’s legal framework to ensure quality education and consumer protection for international students is available at: www.aei.gov.au/Regulatory-Information .

Enrolment variation and your student visa

Enrolment variation refers to any change to your enrolment status including deferring your program, applying for a Leave of Absence or cancelling enrolment. RMIT is legally required to report certain enrolment variations and changes to DIAC. It is important that you understand how changing your enrolment will impact on the validity of your student visa.

www.rmit.edu.au/international/faqs

Students with families

Students wishing to bring their spouse or children to Australia will need to prove that they can support them financially (including the payment of annual school fees). Full-time education is compulsory for all children in Victoria from the age of five to 15 years.

For further information, please refer to your nearest Australian diplomatic post, or DIAC.

Tuition fee exemption

Dependants of international postgraduate research students currently receive full exemption from tuition fees in government primary and secondary schools (subject to change according to Ministerial direction). The exemption applies to dependants of postgraduate research students enrolled at Victorian tertiary institutions in doctoral or master degree by research degree courses, who hold a Subclass 574 Visa issued on or after 1 July 2006. There is no restriction on the number of dependants.

The exemption applies for the duration of the Subclass 574 Visa as long as students are enrolled in the master degree by research or PhD degree (i.e. it does not apply if students are enrolled in preliminary programs). In the event of a student acquiring a different visa subclass, they may be required to pay tuition fees for their dependants. Postgraduate research students whose children are exempt from tuition fees should apply to the Department of Education and Training for a school place in the normal way, by completing the Victorian Government Schools Dependant Application Form and attaching their eCOE, offer letter and copy of visa letter/visa passport stamp. Please consult the website below for further information on applying for a school place for your children.

www.study.vic.gov.au

Childcare RMIT has two childcare centres: one at the City campus and the other at the Bundoora campus. Childcare places are provided for RMIT staff and students at a competitive rate.

www.rmit.edu.au/ssg/childcare

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GlossaryArticulation Previous studies in one program can be recognised as providing an equivalent learning experience

and credited as a portion of another program. This is called articulation from one program to another. Also see ‘Credit transfer’ and ‘Recognition of prior learning’ (RPL).

Assessment The methods and procedures by which a student’s academic progress and standard is measured against the intended outcomes of the program of study.

ATN Australian Technology Network – This is an alliance of five universities: Curtin University of Technology, RMIT University, University of South Australia, University of Technology, Sydney, and Queensland University of Technology.

AusAID Australian Agency for International Development.

Award The doctorate, degree, certificate, diploma or other such qualification that is granted to a student upon the successful completion of their program.

Core course A core course is a compulsory and fundamental subject of your program. It provides the ‘core’ or ‘main’ knowledge to your degree. Every program is made up of core courses and electives.

Course A subject of study (e.g. Business Statistics A, Accounting B).

Course coordinator The member of staff with overall responsibility for managing a course.

Credit point In higher education every course is worth a certain number of ‘credit points’. You must achieve the specified number of ‘credit points’, i.e. pass a specified number of courses from your program, in order to attain your degree. One course is usually equivalent to 12 credit points.

Credit transfer If you have in recent years completed a course in another program that is very similar to a course offered in your current program, you can apply to transfer the credit points from that course and consequently reduce the length of your current program.

CRICOS Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.

Electives Every program is made up of core courses that students must complete and also a set of additional courses that students can select from. These are called electives. For example someone completing an engineering degree may have the option of selecting one elective from a business degree. Your course schedule will indicate each semester how many electives you can choose and where you can choose them from.

Prerequisite Some programs specify ‘prerequisite’ subjects, which means that you must have completed these before you are able to apply for that particular course.

Program The set of courses that are undertaken to qualify for an academic award (degree or diploma).

Research proposal A statement and explanation of what you want to research. When applying for a research degree, you must submit a research proposal.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Acknowledgement of a person’s skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a course or module.

Supervisor A senior member of RMIT staff who will supervise a research student's research and study.

Thesis A thesis is the document presenting your research and findings that you will submit in order to receive your postgraduate academic degree. A thesis can be anywhere from 5 000 to 90 000 words, depending on your program.

Unit Same as 'course'.


A vision for tomorrow that you can see todayRMIT is a global university of technology and design, and the new Swanston Academic Building, together with RMIT Design Hub, showcases RMIT’s investment in cutting-edge educational facilities. The Swanston Academic Building acts as a catalyst to accelerate the cross-pollination of new ideas.

There are many shared learning spaces fitted out with the latest technology, from a high-speed wireless network to LCD screens that can be accessed by multiple users.

This new building is also committed to sustainability, with reduced energy and water use, and has been accredited with a 5-star green rating. It is RMIT’s vision for tomorrow that you can see today.

A virtual tour of the building will be available online in early 2013.

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A Academic calendar ........................................142Accommodation ..............................................20Accounting .......................................................60Adult and vocational education and training ......................................................88Advertising .......................................................66Aerospace engineering .................................100Analytics ...........................................................49Applied biology and biotechnology ................124Applied chemistry ..........................................124Applied physics ..............................................124Applying to RMIT ..........................................142Architecture ......................................................34Architecture and design ...................................36Art in public space ...........................................40Arts management ............................................40Aviation industry management .........................94

B Biomedical science ........................................115Biotechnology ................................................120Business ....................................................48, 61Business administration .................................49Business administration (executive) ..................50Business (economics and finance) ..................48Business information systems ..........................61Business information technology ...................51

C Campuses .......................................................14 Chemical engineering ....................................101Chinese medicine ..........................................115Chiropractic, osteopathic and Chinese medicine ..........................................116Civil engineering .............................................102Clinical chiropractic ........................................113Clinical microbiology ......................................121Commerce .....................................................53Communication ...............................................67Communication design ....................................41Communication studies .............................68, 69Computer science ...........................................80Computer science research .......................81, 85Computing .......................................................82Cost of living ....................................................21Creative media ...........................................67, 69Criminal justice administration ..........................72

E Early childhood teaching ..................................88Economics and finance....................................61Education ...................................................88, 91Educational leadership and management ........90Education (early childhood) ..............................89Education (primary) ..........................................89Education (secondary) .....................................90Electrical and computer engineering .............102Electrical and electronic engineering ................94Electrical engineering .......................................95Electronic engineering ......................................96Employment .....................................................21Engineering management ................................96English language program .............................127Environmental engineering .............................102Environmental science and technology ..........106Environment and planning .............................106

FFashion and textiles .........................................42Finance ..........................................................53Fine art .................................................40, 43, 44Food microbiology .........................................122Food science .................................................125Food science and technology ........................122Food science and technology (biotechnology) ...............................................122

GGeospatial information ...................................123Geospatial sciences .......................................125Global studies, social science and planning .....76Glossary .........................................................144Graphic design .................................................43

HHealth insurance ..............................................21Human movement .........................................116

IInformation management .................................55Information security and assurance .................82Information technology ....................................83Integrated logistics management .....................97International automotive engineering ................98International development ................................73International studies .........................................72International urban and environmental management ..................................................107Internet and web computing ............................84

JJournalism .......................................................68

LLaboratory medicine ......................................114Landscape architecture ...................................34Logistics ...........................................................62

MManagement ....................................................62Manufacturing ..................................................98Manufacturing systems ..................................103Marketing ...................................................55, 62Mathematics ..........................................120, 125Mechanical engineering .................................103Media ...............................................................68Media and communication ..............................66Medical laboratory science ............................116Medical radiations ..........................................112Medical radiations science .............................117Melbourne ........................................................16Mental health nursing .....................................114

NNursing ..........................................................117

P Pharmaceutical sciences ..............................112Policy and human services ..............................74Professional accounting ...................................56Project management ........................................35Property ...........................................................57Property, construction and project management ....................................................37Psychology ............................................112, 114Psychology and disability ...............................117

RRefund policy ...................................................21Representatives/agents .................................142

SSafety ...............................................................19 Sciences ........................................................120Scholarships ....................................................21Social work ......................................................76Sport and recreation ........................................19Sports technology ............................................99Statistics and operations research ...........58, 126Strategic procurement .....................................58Student services ..............................................18Student visa ...................................................143Supply chain and logistics management ..........59Sustainable energy.........................................108Sustainable practice .......................................108

TTelecommunication and network engineering ....................................................100Tertiary teaching and learning...........................91Textile design ...................................................44Textiles .............................................................45Translating and interpreting studies ..................75Tuition fees .......................................................21


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Contents3 WHY RMIT?

Welcome message from the Vice-Chancellor

Why choose RMIT?

Research and innovation

Global reach

Postgraduate study options

14 STUDENT LIFE

Campuses

Living in Melbourne

Student services

Accommodation

Money matters

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127 English at RMIT

128 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

142 HOW TO APPLY

Applying to RMIT

Applying for student visa

144 GLOSSARY

146 INDEX

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the student to check and confirm all general and specific program information prior to lodging an application for enrolment. For the most up-to-date program information, please refer to the RMIT University website. Visit www.rmit.edu.au . RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A.

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www.rmit.edu.au/international

This prospectus provides details about RMIT’s Melbourne-based postgraduate programs for international students. For information on programs offered at the Vietnam campuses and other partner universities, visit www.rmit.edu.au . Programs in this prospectus include coursework, research and honours degrees. For details about RMIT’s undergraduate and diploma programs, including certificate programs, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees, please refer to the 2014 Undergraduate and Diploma prospectus for international students.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONRMIT University GPO Box 2476 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia Tel. +61 3 9925 5156 Fax: +61 3 9663 6925

NEW STUDENT ENQUIRIES Email : [email protected] Tel. +61 3 8676 7047 Domestic free-call number: 1800 998 414 (within Australia)

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Take a photograph/scan this code with your mobile phone to download the PDF version of this brochure (4 Mb).

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