2016
Business
Postgraduate
Web Edition
Updated 7 September 2015
Be true
to you
A Vision for Tomorrow
that You Can See Today
A New Era in Learning, Technology and Research
Explore Your Study Options
This brochure outlines programs offered across different colleges and schools at RMIT’s City campus in Melbourne.
College of Business
Comprising six teaching schools and over
400 staff, the RMIT College of Business is
one of the largest business teaching facilities
in Australia and has delivered high-quality
programs for over 70 years. With programs
offered in Vietnam, and significant teaching
partnerships in China, Indonesia and
Singapore, the College of Business attracts
over 27,000 students in the Asia–Pacific
region.
The College provides industry-responsive
programs relevant to students and the future
needs of employers. Alongside established
programs covering international management,
finance, accounting and law, specialist
programs are also available. The breadth of
programs offered is possible through
collaborative teaching and research and many
business students find that they are studying
alongside peers from a variety of business
disciplines throughout their time at RMIT.
Profile
“The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics
Management has given me a greater
understanding of the role that supply chain
and logistics plays in business. I have
developed strong leadership and project
management skills and gained a lot of
confidence, which will help me to succeed
in the workforce.
“Originally from Germany, I decided to
come to RMIT because it has a great
reputation in this field. The best thing about
studying at RMIT has been meeting other
students from all over the world. The
teaching staff are also really helpful and
they have lots of industry experience.”
Jennifer Grant (cover)
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
Supplier Developer, International Supply and
Customs, Mercedes-Benz, Dusseldorf,
Germany
School of Mathematics
and Geospatial Sciences
The School draws together disciplines
involving the collection and analysis
of data and the understanding and
optimisation of systems through modelling
and visualisation.
Postgraduate degrees are offered in analytics,
statistics and operations research, information
security and geospatial science.
School of Property, Construction
and Project Management
The international perspective adopted by the
School has helped to consolidate its position
as the premier provider of construction
management, project management and
property and valuation programs in the
Asia–Pacific region.
The School offers postgraduate coursework
and research programs and provides
leading-edge, innovative and applicable
research solutions and consulting services to
the construction and property industries.
Choosing a Program
Different programs require different time
commitments. Programs may involve
independent study, group work, day or
evening classes and weekend classes or
workshops. Online delivery of some
courses may be offered, in addition to
programs offered completely online through
Open Universities Australia.
Please read the Learning and Teaching
section for each program to plan an even
balance of your work, personal and study
commitments.
Contents
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Connected Career
5
A World of Opportunity
Business and Management
6
Business Information Technology
8Commerce
10Finance
12
Information Management
14
International Business
16Marketing
18
Professional Accounting
20
Professional Accounting
(CPA Australia Extension)
22
Project Management
24Property
26
Strategic Procurement
28 Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
Statistics and Analytics
30Analytics
Swanston Academic Building
RMIT’s Building 80 features interactive lecture and tutorial spaces, lectorial theatres, smallgroup rooms and other innovative spaces to support enterprise formation. Formal learning
areas are interspersed with retail and social spaces and scenic outlooks over the
city of Melbourne.
31
Statistics and Operations Research
32
Research at RMIT
33
Fees List
34
Fees Explained
35
How to Apply
The result is a stimulating environment to encourage creative and intellectual activity among
a variety of users.
To discover more about the Swanston Academic Building take a virtual tour, or track the
environmental performance of the building in real-time.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
Acknowledgement of Country
The Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation are the
traditional custodians of the land on which this
organisation stands. RMIT pays its respects to
owners and Elders, both past and present.
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Connected
Career
Adidas, BMW, Rolls-Royce, United
Nations, Alcoa, L’Oréal, IBM, Deloitte,
KPMG, Epworth Hospital, Nanjing
University of Chinese Medicine (China),
and Arup – RMIT has partnerships with
all of these organisations and more,
meaning you could find yourself learning
from world leaders in innovation.
You will have the opportunity to strengthen your
career prospects through hands-on experience:
—work placements
—collaborative projects with businesses
—networking with industry leaders
—purpose-built studios, labs and simulators
In 2014, RMIT was ranked
79th in the world for
employer reputation.
(QS World University Rankings 2014)
RMIT’s business graduates emerge with
specialist knowledge in their discipline,
and the passion and capability to not
only get a job, but create jobs as well.
Graduate Profile
“RMIT’s Master degree equips you with the skills to enter the information
management industry. The use of local case studies allowed me to apply skills
to real-life problems, and the industry placement gave me the opportunity to
intern in a small alternative library in the US.”
Sarah Bertie
Master of Information Management
Librarian, Online Services, Ormond College
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A World of
Opportunity
Melbourne City Campus
Other Study Options
RMIT’s postgraduate business programs
are delivered at the Melbourne City
campus, with most classes scheduled in
the Swanston Academic Building.
Programs in statistics and analytics are
offered at other RMIT City campus
locations, while the MBA and Juris Doctor
programs are mostly delivered in the Emily
McPherson College Building, located on
the corner of Russell and Victoria streets.
Open Universities Australia
Swanston Academic Building
— Master of Finance
RMIT University is a proud partner of Open
Universities Australia (OUA), offering a range
of individual units and full awards including:
— Juris Doctor
— Master of Business Administration
(MBA)
— MBA (Executive)
— Master of International Business
— Master of Professional Accounting
For most business postgraduate programs,
classes are mainly held at the Swanston
Academic Building, RMIT’s new Building 80.
Overseas Study Opportunities
The building features wireless connection
to printers, the web and specialist learning
resources, interactive lecture and tutorial
spaces, lectorial theatres, small-group
rooms and other innovative spaces to
support enterprise formation.
Some business programs are offered at
RMIT Vietnam (Saigon South and Hanoi)
and partner institutions around the world.
This provides opportunities for you to
complete part or all of your studies towards
an RMIT award program outside of Australia.
Formal learning areas are interspersed with
retail and social spaces and scenic
outlooks over the city of Melbourne. The
result is a stimulating environment to
encourage creative and intellectual activity
among a variety of users including
students, staff, researchers and industry
partners.
Master of Commerce students may seek
admission with advanced standing into the
Master of Science in Management offered at
the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
Learning and Teaching
RMIT offers a variety of learning and
teaching approaches including lectures,
seminars, studios, workshops,
presentations, group discussions and
syndicate work.
You will have access to online and digital
resources such as lecture notes,
assessment tools, discussion boards and
podcasts through myRMIT Studies.
Assessment
Ongoing assessment throughout the
semester includes examinations, essays,
reports, presentations, group projects,
research projects, quizzes and tests, blog
journals and practical assignments.
www.rmit.edu.au/oua
It may also be possible to study for six
months or a year at an overseas institution
that has an exchange agreement with RMIT.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international
Employers of Tomorrow
Rebecca Miller completed her Master of
Marketing at RMIT and is now the Head
of Future Capability Strategy at NAB.
www.youtube.com/
rmitmedia
Global Intensives
Global intensives are a unique feature of
RMIT’s business programs, allowing you to
combine an overseas travel and cultural
experience with coursework completed in
intensive mode.
They depart during the Australian summer
or winter vacations and can be credited
towards your degree. Destinations include
Asia, Europe and North America and are
equivalent to either 12 or 24 credit points.
If you are planning to include a study tour
as part of your program, you are advised to
check that you have the required number
of student electives or credit points
available. Study tours are usually
undertaken in the final semester of your
masters degree.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours
Adjunct Professor Peter Williams is the
Chief Edge Officer, Centre for the Edge at
Deloitte, and he continues to inspire and
empower students through unique learning
opportunities.
www.youtube.com/
rmitmedia
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Business Information Technology
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 programs produce ethically and
socially responsible professionals ready to
innovate and lead in the changing business
IT environment.
Graduate Certificate
Program Code
Campus
GC099
City campus
Your 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.
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment for
business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
You can expect to learn alongside students from
Australia and overseas. This may include recent
graduates from a variety of disciplines, as well as
people currently employed. Each person brings
valuable insights to group work and case studies
based on their professional and personal
background.
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Pathways
$12,480 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc099
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses in information systems and technology.
The following is an example of courses offered:
INTE1030
Information Technology Strategy
ISYS1015
Management of Computing
Resources
ISYS2038
Foundations of Database
Development
ISYS2395
Business Systems Analysis and
Design
Industry Connections
Career
In addition to the expertise provided by the
College of Business Industry Advisory Board, the
School of Business IT and Logistics maintains
strong local and international links with industry
and hosts regular guest speakers from
organisations such as:
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
professionals work in a variety of sectors including
finance, property and business services, as well
as the primary ICT sector. Careers exist in a range
of areas from business consulting, development,
sales to technical roles.
—— AXA Australasia
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Business Information Technology.
—— BHP Billiton
—— Victoria Police
—— The Australian
Professional Recognition
—— IOOF
Membership
—— Sensis
Students and graduates are eligible to apply for
membership with the Australian Computer Society
(ACS) provided they fulfil membership
requirements.
—— GE Money
These presentations will reward you with
enormous insights and possible opportunities
for mentoring and employment.
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
Duration
Full-Fee Places
Learning and Teaching
Entry Requirements
If you wish to progress to the Master of Business
Information Technology, upon successful
completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business
Information Technology you will be admitted to the
Master degree with exemptions from the four
business enabling courses and the four courses
completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a
further eight discipline courses or electives to
complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the RMIT
Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate in Business Information
Technology is a pathway to the Master of
Business Information Technology.
www.acs.org.au
MBIT students
84% ofareallstudying
full-time
MBIT students
86% ofarecommencing
aged under 30 years
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
50%
of commencing Graduate Certificate
students are aged over 40 years
Source: RMIT enrolment statistics, 2015.
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
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Master by Coursework
Optional Courses
INTE1040
Business Intelligence
Program Code
Campus
ISYS2396
Enterprise Systems
MC200
City campus
INTE1208
E-Procurement and Supply Chain
Technologies
ISYS1033
IT Project Management
INTE1002
Information Systems Security
Duration
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$24,960 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc200
Program Structure
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— The Business Information Technology Project
gives you the opportunity to analyse, design,
and build a business information systems
solution under normal business conditions.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Career
You may work in a range of industry sectors
including health, retail, banking, farming, teaching,
transport, manufacturing, publishing,
telecommunications, education and libraries.
Potential roles in the public and private sectors
include:
—— IT manager or consultant
—— chief information officer
—— e-business and e-procurement manager
—— business and systems analyst
—— systems management analyst
—— database administrator
—— IT project manager
—— web developer
—— systems architect
—— IT contract manager
You may also work as an independent broker or
consultant or in electronic document
management, applying your skills in litigation
support, health and welfare, public administration
and a variety of industry groups.
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
Professional Recognition
The Master of Business Information Technology
(MBIT) is accredited at the Professional level by
the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and is
internationally recognised through the Seoul
Accord.
Membership
INTE1030
Information Technology Strategy
Students and graduates are eligible to apply for
membership with the Australian Computer Society
(ACS).
ISYS1015
Management of Computing
Resources
www.acs.org.au
www.seoulaccord.com
ISYS2038
Foundations of Database
Development
Entry Requirements
ISYS2395
Business Systems Analysis and
Design
Stage B
Stage C
INTE2397
Knowledge Management
ISYS3300
Professional Issues, Ethics and
Practice
INTE2412
IT Governance and Change
Management
INTE1014
Emerging Trends in ICT and Business
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
ISYS3303
Business Information Technology
Project
Two optional courses from the list below.
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent,
or higher level qualification, in a business
(or related) discipline* from a recognised
tertiary institution; or
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in Business
Information Technology.
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree.
Profile
“I chose to do my masters at RMIT
because the program aligned most
closely to my career aspirations.
Eighteen months in, it has already been
a huge benefit to my professional
growth.
“If you’re passionate about your career
and becoming a leader in the
Information Technology sector, or even
to further expand your knowledge of
how businesses engage with IT, then
this is the program for you.”
Tim Goodwin
Master of Business Information Technology
Pathways
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Business Information Technology you
will be admitted to the Master of Business
Information Technology, which requires the
successful completion of a further eight courses.
Advanced Standing
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification,
in a business (or related) discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution, you will receive
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the RMIT
Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
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Commerce
Design your own flexible program of study from
existing RMIT postgraduate courses to meet
your personal career aspirations.
RMIT’s postgraduate Commerce programs are
highly student-centred and flexible in their
design, allowing you to choose from
specialisation sequences in a range of business
disciplines.
Learning and Teaching
Classes may be held during the evenings, or as
full day or weekend sessions at the Melbourne
City campus. The exact format varies from course
to course. You might be required to undertake
solo or group work, and independent study and
project work outside of teaching periods.
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment for
business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
Industry Connections
Guiding the development of the College of
Business, both nationally and internationally, is an
Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives
chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer,
Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge
between the latest in technology, design thinking
and business.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/about
Global Opportunities
Global intensives 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. They are usually undertaken in
the final semester of the Master degree. If you are
planning to include a global intensive as part of
your program, you are advised to check that you
have the required number of student electives or
credit points available.
Find out about other global opportunities at
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international .
Master of Commerce students may seek entry
with advanced standing into the Master of
Science in Management offered by Universitat
Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. For further
information email bus.offshore@rmit.edu.au .
Graduate Certificate
Program Code
Campus
GC104
City campus
Duration
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$13,440 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc104
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Commerce allows you
to specialise in a business discipline of your
choice. It also provides a pathway to further study
at masters level, where your selection of additional
specialisations or electives will extend your
knowledge base.
The Graduate Certificate comprises four courses
selected from three options:
—— four business enabling courses; or
—— four courses from a specialisation selected
from the following areas of business:
—— accounting
—— applied economics
—— business analytics
—— business information technology
—— finance
—— information management
—— international business
—— marketing
—— strategic procurement
—— supply chain and logistics management; or
—— four courses chosen from the individual courses
comprising the specialisations offered, or
courses from the approved program structure
Career
Graduates may work in a variety of fields such as
management, finance, marketing, logistics and
supply chain, business IT, hospitality, education
and health sectors, depending on the specialist
sequence you select.
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Commerce.
Entry Requirements
commencing Master of
92% ofCommerce
students are
studying full-time
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
Profile
“Completing two master degrees has
given me the confidence to push myself
further and provided me with the
foundations to build a successful career
in business.
“I chose RMIT for its convenient city
location and flexible timetable. I had the
opportunity to complete intensive
courses, evening classes, study online
and design my studies from a variety of
subject choices.
“I also completed a global study
intensive in Vietnam which allowed me
to develop as an individual and gave me
a true perspective of what it’s like to
work in a different culture.”
Hope De Moor
MBA (Executive) and
Master of Commerce
Pathways
If you wish to progress to the Master of
Commerce, upon successful completion of the
Graduate Certificate of Commerce you will be
admitted to the Master degree with exemptions
from the four business enabling courses and the
four courses completed in the Graduate
Certificate, leaving a further eight discipline
courses or electives to complete.
NOTE: If you selected the four business enabling courses for
your Graduate Certificate, you will be admitted to the Master
degree with exemptions from the four courses, leaving a
further 12 discipline courses or electives to complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Commerce students
86% ofat commencing
RMIT are aged under 30 years
The median salary of masters by coursework graduates in the
field of business was $100,000 compared to a median salary
of $80,000 for masters graduates in all fields of study.
Sources: 2013 Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia; RMIT enrolment statistics, 2015.
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate of Commerce is a
pathway to the Master of Commerce.
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Master by Coursework
Program Code
Campus
MC205
City campus
—— events coordinator
—— logistics manager
—— business administrator
—— banking, insurance and stockbroking
Duration
Entry Requirements
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
2016 Tuition Fee
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent,
or higher level qualification, in a business
(or related) discipline* from a recognised
tertiary institution; or
Full-Fee Places
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate of Commerce.
$26,880 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc205
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related discipline
need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master pathway if they
wish to complete the Master degree in 1.5 years (full-time).
Alternatively, applicants with a non-business or related discipline
may be admitted to the Master degree without exemptions and
will be required to complete the 16-course program in order to be
eligible to graduate with the Master degree.
Program Structure
Pathways
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate of Commerce you will be admitted to
the Master of Commerce, which requires the
successful completion of a further eight courses.
Features
—— Study a compulsory business specialisation.
—— Choose an additional specialisation from a
range of business disciplines or up to seven
electives to suit your chosen career path or
personal goals.
NOTE: If you selected the four business enabling courses for
your Graduate Certificate, you will be admitted to the Master
degree and must successfully complete a further 12 courses.
Advanced Standing
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in
a business (or related) discipline from a recognised
tertiary institution, you will receive exemptions from
the four business enabling courses.
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
Credit and Exemptions
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
Stage B
Two courses from a specialisation listed
(compulsory).
Two courses from a specialisation listed or
two optional courses from the list below.
Stage C
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
Business Specialisations
Accounting
Business Information Technology
INTE1030
Information Technology Strategy
ISYS1015
Management of Computing Resources
INTE2397
Knowledge Management
ISYS2395
Business Systems Analysis and Design
Finance
BAFI1059
Corporate Finance
BAFI1065
Money Markets and Fixed Income
Securities
BAFI1070
Financial Statement Analysis
ECON1095
Quantitative Methods in Finance
Information Management
ISYS1166
The Digital Information Environment
ISYS1168
Digital Curation
LIBR1085
Information Discovery
BUSM4173 Information Project Management
International Business
BUSM4388 Sustainable International Business
Futures
ACCT2229
Accounting for Sustainable
Management
BUSM3127 Managing Across Cultures
BUSM3229 Contemporary Issues in International
Management
Marketing
MKTG1100 Marketing Management
MKTG1101 Consumer Behaviour
MKTG1103 Marketing Communication Strategy
MKTG1104 Marketing Research
Strategic Procurement
OMGT2236 Strategic Procurement Management
BUSM1474 Managing Supply Contracts
INTE1208
E-Procurement and Supply Chain
Technologies
OMGT2190 Supply Chain Sustainability
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
OMGT1021 Supply Chain Principles
OMGT2087 Logistics Systems
OMGT2186 Quantitative Data Analysis and
Decision Making
OMGT2088 International Logistics
Two courses from a specialisation listed
(compulsory).
ACCT1106
Accounting, Accountability and Society
Two courses from a specialisation listed or
two optional courses from the list below.
ACCT1109
Strategic Accounting for Management
Optional Courses
ACCT1110
Contemporary Financial and
Integrated Reporting
ACCT2111
Accounting Thought and Ethics
Optional courses may be chosen from the individual
courses comprising the specialisations offered, or
courses from the approved program structure.
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
Three optional courses from the list below.^
Applied Economics
ECON1236
Applied Macroeconomics
Career
ECON1237
Applied Microeconomics
Graduates may work in a variety of 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.
ECON1238
Econometric Techniques
ECON1239
Financial Economics
Roles may include:
—— project manager
—— marketing specialist
—— business analyst
—— social technology strategist
Business Analytics
INTE1040
Business Intelligence
ISYS2038
Foundations of Database
Development
ISYS2396
Enterprise Systems
OMGT2186 Quantitative Data Analysis
and Decision Making
^ You may select a global intensive offered by the College of Business
as an optional course in the final stage of the Master degree.
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
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Finance
These programs 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.
Learning and Teaching
Most courses are presented in regular three-hour
classes, together with some periods of intensive
teaching in the Swanston Academic Building at
the Melbourne City campus.
Intensive teaching will involve classes over a
number of 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.
Workshops and Seminars
You will be expected to attend a series of regular
workshops and seminars in finance.
RMIT Trading Facility
You will simulate trading in money and foreign
exchange markets using the RMIT Trading 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
Thomson Reuters, and experience first-hand what
professionals in the world’s leading banks and
investment firms do with the same tools and
information to analyse news, data and conduct
market research. See page 33 for more details.
http://bit.ly/RMIT-Trading
These programs are also offered through
Open Universities Australia.
www.rmit.edu.au/oua
Industry Connections
Advisory boards consist of high-profile industry
representatives who ensure links with industry
standards and practice remain current. Industry
experts are invited as guest lecturers to expose
you to current industry developments in finance.
RMIT’s School of Economics, Finance and
Marketing also extends links with industry by
appointing adjunct professors who are selected
based on their industry achievements.
Graduate Certificate
Program Code
Campus
GC048
City campus or online
Duration
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$15,360 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc048
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses in finance. Money Markets and Fixed
Income Securities is a compulsory workintegrated learning course that requires you to
collect, analyse and use real-life bond data from a
specific country to construct and assess the risk
of bond portfolios.
The following is an example of courses offered:
BAFI1059
Corporate Finance
BAFI1065
Money Markets and Fixed Income
Securities
ECON1095
Quantitative Methods in Finance
BAFI1070
Financial Statement Analysis
Career
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Finance.
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline that
includes quantitative studies from a recognised
tertiary institution.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
Global Opportunities
Pathways
If you wish to progress to the Master of Finance,
upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Finance you will be admitted to the
Master degree with exemptions from the four
business enabling courses and the four courses
completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a
further eight discipline courses or electives to
complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate in Finance is a pathway
to the Master of Finance.
The financial services industry is the fifth
highest employer of university
graduates. It is the largest sector of the
Australian economy, accounting for
more than 9 per cent of GDP annually.
Completing RMIT’s qualification in
finance can position you for a career in
four broad categories within the sector:
—— corporate finance and wholesale
banking
—— financial markets
—— managed funds and superannuation
—— retail banking and private wealth
management
Source: www.graduateopportunities.com/dates-info/
industry-profiles/sales-marketing (accessed June 2015).
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Global intensives 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. They are usually undertaken in
the final semester of the Master degree. If you are
planning to include a global intensive as part of
your program, you are advised to check that you
have the required number of student electives or
credit points available.
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Find out about other global opportunities at
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international .
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
30+ years
RMIT has offered the Master of Finance for over 30 years, producing many thousands
of graduates who are now working in the finance industry around the world.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
To study in online mode, please apply
through Open Universities Australia:
www.rmit.edu.au/oua .
Further Information
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Master by Coursework
Optional Courses
LAW2467
Legal Aspects of Company Finance*
Program Code
Campus
ECON1113
Economic Analysis for Business
MC201
City campus or online
ECON1236
Applied Macroeconomics
ECON1237
Applied Microeconomics
ECON1240
Public Sector Economics
BAFI2077
Corporate Governance and Financial
Strategy
2016 Tuition Fee
BAFI3178
Strategic Asset Allocation
Full-Fee Places
ECON1238
Econometric Techniques
$30,720 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
ECON1239
Financial Economics
BAFI3180
Funds Management
URL
Any College of Business elective.
Duration
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc201
* You must complete Legal Aspects of Company Finance if you
have not taken a similar course in your undergraduate studies.
Program Structure
Summer Semester
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— In Money Markets and Fixed Income Securities,
you will collect, analyse and use real-life bond
data from a specific country to construct and
assess the risk of bond portfolios.
—— In the final stage of the program you will
undertake a substantial research project. 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.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management Decisions
Stage B
BAFI1059
Corporate Finance
BAFI1065
Money Markets and Fixed Income
Securities
BAFI1070
Financial Statement Analysis
ECON1095
Quantitative Methods in Finance
Stage C
BAFI1075
International Finance
BAFI2081
Risk Management and Financial
Engineering
ECON1195
Financial Econometrics
One optional course from the list below.
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
BAFI3221
Research Project in Finance
(24 credit points)
One optional course from the list below.
In the past, the courses Risk Management and
Financial Engineering and Research Project in
Finance have been offered during a summer
semester (December to February), making it
possible to complete the Master degree in
12 months of full-time study if you have been
granted advanced standing.
Career
Graduates may work in the financial sector or in
the treasury/finance functions of large or small
corporations.
Job roles can include:
—— banker
—— credit manager
—— financier
—— financial analyst
—— financial controller
—— finance director
Profile
“The Master of Finance is structured so
that your knowledge is built from the
ground up. All courses are interlinked so
that when you graduate you have a
thorough understanding of the concepts
and theories that underpin financial
markets and transactions. Theory is
combined with cutting-edge visual tools
and real-life scenarios to prepare you for
a career in today’s globally integrated
environment.
“In the future I’d like to work in the
international financial management
sector in a challenging organisation that
inspires personal and professional
development.”
Alaa Karrar
Master of Finance
—— fund manager
—— treasurer
—— stock broker
Pathways
Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Finance you will be admitted to the
Master of Finance, which requires the successful
completion of a further eight courses.
Membership
Advanced Standing
Students and graduates of the program are
eligible for membership of Finsia. Graduates are
also eligible to become a Certified Finance and
Treasury Professional (CFTP) of the Finance and
Treasury Association.
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification,
in a business (or related) discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution, you will receive
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses.
—— working capital specialist
www.finsia.com
www.ftasecretariat.com.au
Credit and Exemptions
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent,
or higher level qualification, in a business (or
related) discipline* that includes quantitative
studies from a recognised tertiary institution; or
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in Finance.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Entry Requirements
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree.
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
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Information Management
Throughout these programs you will learn
practical and managerial skills to prepare you
for work as an information professional such as
a librarian, archivist or records manager.
Information management addresses key issues
faced by information professionals: managing
new information opportunities, using IT solutions
and managing the impact of new informationbased products and services.
RMIT has offered postgraduate studies in
information management for over 50 years.
The programs are valued by industry and
students for the blend of theoretical knowledge
and practical application at the core of each
program’s design.
Together with long-term and extensive links with
industry, the program exposes you to an
enviable range of professional networks and
career opportunities.
Learning and Teaching
You may choose to complete these programs
face-to-face at the Melbourne City campus, or
entirely online, or blend the different modes of
study to suit your personal or professional needs.
Graduate Certificate
Program Code
Campus
GC098
City campus or online
Duration
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$12,480 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc098
Program Structure
The following is an example of courses offered:
ISYS1166
The Digital Information Environment
ISYS1168
Digital Curation
LIBR1085
Information Discovery
Career
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment for
business students.
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Information Management, which is
accredited by the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA).
Online study requires a similar time commitment –
approximately nine hours of study per course, per
week and is conducted through the myRMIT
student portal. You will be expected to work
independently and in groups using technologies
available through the online delivery.
Industry Connections
In addition to the expertise provided by the
College of Business Industry Advisory Board, an
extensive network of industry links supports these
programs. Business practitioners, lecturers from
industry, guest speakers, student involvement
with industry-relevant projects, and the industry
placement (Master degree) underpin the
work-integrated learning components of these
programs. The Board ensures current standards
and practice are reflected in the programs.
Global Opportunities
Global intensives 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. They are usually undertaken in
the final semester of the Master degree. If you are
planning to include a global intensive as part of
your program, you are advised to check that you
have the required number of student electives or
credit points available.
Find out about other global opportunities at
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international .
If you wish to progress to the Master of
Information Management, upon successful
completion of the Graduate Certificate in
Information Management you will be admitted to
the Master degree with exemptions from the four
business enabling courses and the four courses
completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a
further eight discipline courses or electives to
complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in information management
or a related discipline at another institution can
have these assessed for credit or exemptions
from this program consistent with the principles
of the RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses in information management.
Each face-to-face course usually involves three
hours of class contact per week and
approximately six hours of out-of-class
preparation and assignment work per week.
Classes are usually offered in the afternoon or
early evening.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
Pathways
BUSM4173 Information Project Management
You may work in a range of industry sectors
including health, business, teaching, publishing,
education and libraries.
Professional Recognition
Membership
Students are eligible for student membership of
ALIA. Students enrolled full-time are eligible for
student membership of Records and Information
Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA)
and the Institute for Information Management (IIM).
Graduates of the program are eligible for
associate/affiliate membership of ALIA and
RIMPA. IIM individual memberships are offered for
information professionals.
www.alia.org.au
www.rimpa.com.au
www.iim.org.au
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate in Information
Management is a pathway to the Master of
Information Management.
Passion for the Profession
The Master of Information Management
has received a number of awards for
excellence for individual courses and
academics. In 2014, it won the RMIT
University award in the ‘Programs that
Enhance Learning: Postgraduate
Education’ category. The award
recognised how the successful design
of the program – which produced
work-ready, passionate graduates
already engaged with their discipline –
can enhance career satisfaction and
sustainability of the profession.
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution.
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
82.1
93.8
68.2
85.3
GTS
OSI
RMIT’s Master of Information Management achieved a
Good Teaching Scale score of 82.1%, nearly 15% above
the national benchmark for universities offering the same
or similar programs.
Overall satisfaction was rated at 93.8%, nearly 10% above
the national benchmark.
Source: 2013 Course Experience Questionnaire, Australian Graduate Survey,
Graduate Careers Australia.
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Master by Coursework
Program Code
Campus
MC196
City campus or online
Optional Courses
LIBR1057
Advanced Information Retrieval
COMM1218 Electronic Publishing
INTE2397
Knowledge Management
Duration
LIBR1070
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
Information Management Research
Project
LIBR1024
Recreational Literature for Young
People
2016 Tuition Fee
ISYS1186
The Global Network
Full-Fee Places
Exit Points
Upon completion of eight discipline-related
courses, you may exit with the Graduate Diploma
of Information Management. For more details
about this option, please please email
business-student@rmit.edu.au .
GD088 – Graduate Diploma in Information
Management
Career
$24,960 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
Graduates work as:
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc196
Program Structure
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— Professional placement equivalent to three
weeks of full-time work. This can be taken at
midyear, at the end of the year or flexibly
during the year. Exemption may be granted if
you possess appropriate industry experience.
—— Study core courses that meet the accreditation
requirements of the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA) as a
professional entry-level program.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
Stage B
ISYS1166
The Digital Information Environment
ISYS1168
Digital Curation
LIBR1085
Information Discovery
BUSM4173 Information Project Management
Stage C
ISYS1013
Information Provision
LIBR1016
The Professional Experience
INTE2489
Information Organisation
LIBR1028
Records Management and Archives
Administration
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
Three optional courses from the list below.^
^ You may select a global intensive offered by the College
of Business as an optional course in the final stage of the
Master degree.
—— information, document and records managers
—— librarians
—— archivists
—— teacher librarians
—— community information officers
—— database specialists
—— research and information analysts
You may also work as an independent information
broker, consultant or for commercial companies
supporting the information industry. Graduates are
also employed as document managers in health,
welfare, public administration and other public
sectors, in private industry, government and
semi-government bodies, universities, schools
and professional associations.
RMIT students and graduates have been actively
sought for internships at the University of
Melbourne, Deakin University, the State Library
of Victoria, National Library of Australia and the
Parliamentary Library, Canberra.
Professional Recognition
The Master degree is accredited by the Australian
Library and Information Association (ALIA) and
Records and Information Management
Professionals Australasia (RIMPA).
Membership
Students are eligible for student membership of
ALIA. Students enrolled full-time are eligible for
student membership of RIMPA and the Institute of
Information Management (IIM).
Graduates of the program are eligible for
associate/affiliate membership of ALIA and
RIMPA. IIM individual memberships are offered for
information professionals.
www.alia.org.au
www.rimpa.com.au
www.iim.org.au
Entry Requirements
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in a business (or
related) discipline* from a recognised tertiary
institution; or
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in Information
Management.
Profile
“RMIT’s program has provided me with
the skills and knowledge to propel a
new career in the information sector.
“The courses are interwoven and
connected, to ensure that students
understand both the principles of
information management and how to
apply them to the workplace. With an
emphasis on technology, program
content remains relevant and cutting
edge.”
Jay Yurdakul
Master of Information Management
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree (two years full-time).
Pathways
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Information Management you will be
admitted to the Master of Information
Management, which requires the successful
completion of a further eight courses.
Advanced Standing
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification,
in a business (or related) discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution, you will receive
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
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International Business
Gain the skills required to investigate complex
problems and address the important challenges
of sustainable international business.
RMIT’s postgraduate degrees in international
business are designed for students seeking
global careers in private, public or not-for-profit
organisations. They will provide you with the
skills to critically engage with the concepts,
theories and methods, as well as the
contemporary practices of international
business including research, operational
leadership, cross-cultural competency,
analytical and technical competency, problemsolving and effective communication.
Learning and Teaching
Most courses are presented in regular three-hour
classes, together with some periods of intensive
teaching during the evenings, or as full day or
weekend sessions at the Melbourne City campus.
The exact format varies from course to course.
Students might be required to undertake solo or
group work, and independent study and project
work outside of teaching periods.
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment
for business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
Methods of assessment will vary between courses
and may involve writing reports and essays,
research and reasoning, and oral presentations.
Assignments and projects may be based on case
study scenarios, specific problems, real-life
applications of theory in practice, business
simulations and research. They may be
undertaken in teams or individually.
These programs are also offered through
Open Universities Australia.
www.rmit.edu.au/oua
Industry Connections
Guiding the development of the College of
Business, both nationally and internationally, is an
Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives
chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer,
Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge
between the latest in technology, design thinking
and business.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/about
Global Opportunities
Global intensives 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. They are usually undertaken in
the final semester of the Master degree. If you are
planning to include a global intensive as part of
your program, you are advised to check that you
have the required number of student electives or
credit points available.
Find out about other global opportunities at
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international .
all postgraduate international business
98% ofstudents
are studying full-time
commencing postgraduate international
50% ofbusiness
students are female
commencing postgraduate international
86% ofbusiness
students are aged under 30 years
Source: RMIT enrolment statistics, 2015.
Graduate Certificate
Program Code
Campus
GC153
City campus or online
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution.
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
2016 Tuition Fee
Pathways
Duration
Full-Fee Places
$13,440 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc153
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses in global business and sustainable
futures.
In the course Contemporary Issues in International
Management you will study in-depth an important
management issue of current interest.
The following is an example of courses offered:
BUSM4388 Sustainable International Business
Futures
ACCT2229
Accounting for Sustainable
Management
BUSM3127 Managing Across Cultures
If you wish to progress to the Master of
International Business, upon successful
completion of the Graduate Certificate in
International Business you will be admitted to the
Master degree with exemptions from the four
business enabling courses and the four courses
completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a
further eight discipline courses or electives to
complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate in International Business
is a pathway to the Master of International
Business.
BUSM3229 Contemporary Issues in International
Management
Career
It is expected that graduates will emerge with a
broader approach to and critical mastery of the
theory, methods and practices of contemporary
international business.
Professionals in this field typically combine
specialist knowledge with the skills and
experience they hold in a particular aspect of
business. For example, a graduate of this program
with a background in engineering may seek out
opportunities in manufacturing multinationals.
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of International Business.
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
To study in online mode, please apply
through Open Universities Australia:
www.rmit.edu.au/oua .
Further Information
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
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Master by Coursework
Program Code
Campus
MC192
City campus or online
Duration
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$26,880 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc192
Program Structure
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— Study specialised courses in global business
and sustainable futures.
—— The wide range of elective courses available at
RMIT gives you the flexibility to undertake
complementary studies in line with your career
aspirations.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
Stage B
It is expected that graduates will emerge with a
broad approach to methods and practices of
contemporary international business. These
attributes make graduates a valuable asset to
multinational corporations, joint ventures, financial
institutions, law firms, consulting firms and
manufacturers of both goods and services for
whom catering to a global clientele is core
business.
The following are some of the most common
positions available in the international business
field:
—— international business development manager/
consultant
—— corporate social responsibility manager
—— sustainable business manager/consultant
—— international mergers and acquisitions
specialist
—— international investment manager
—— import/export agent
Entry Requirements
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent,
or higher level qualification, in a business
(or related) discipline* from a recognised
tertiary institution; or
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in International
Business.
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree.
Pathways
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in International Business you will be
admitted to the Master of International Business,
which requires the successful completion of a
further eight courses.
Advanced Standing
BUSM4388 Sustainable International Business
Futures
ACCT2229
Career
Accounting for Sustainable
Management
BUSM3127 Managing Across Cultures
BUSM3229 Contemporary Issues in International
Management
Stage C
BUSM1534 Marketing for Managers
OMGT2088 International Logistics
BUSM3243 Business and Economic Analysis
BUSM4357 International Strategy
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
Three approved postgraduate elective courses.
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification,
in a business (or related) discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution, you will receive
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
Profile
“Having worked in the human resources
field for almost a decade I was looking
for the opportunity to expand my
knowledge and expertise as a specialist
practitioner in culturally and linguistically
diverse organisations.
“I first heard about RMIT when I was still
in Brazil. When I looked into the Master
of International Business I found the
core subjects covered exactly the areas
I wanted to develop skills in.”
Fernando Domingues
Master of International Business
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Marketing
Understand the role of marketing and its
relationship with other important functional
areas in management, and learn how to design
and undertake marketing research to develop
marketing tactics and strategy.
Graduate Certificate
These in-depth programs provide current or
aspiring managers with high-level expertise in
planning, directing, implementing and
monitoring an organisation’s marketing effort.
Duration
The Master degree allows you to identify and
improve your personal management skills and
develop a breadth of knowledge by selecting
six elective courses.
Program Code
Campus
GC053
City campus
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$13,440 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
Learning and Teaching
URL
Most students in this program maintain either
full-time or part-time employment. Classes run in
the evening and occasionally on weekends at the
Melbourne City campus.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc053
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment for
business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
Industry Connections
Advisory boards consist of high-profile industry
representatives who ensure links with industry
standards and practice remain current. Industry
experts are invited as guest lecturers to expose
you to current industry developments in
marketing.
Global Opportunities
Global intensives 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. They are usually undertaken in
the final semester of the Master degree. If you are
planning to include a global intensive as part of
your program, you are advised to check that you
have the required number of student electives or
credit points available.
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses in marketing.
The following is an example of courses offered:
MKTG1100 Marketing Management
MKTG1101 Consumer Behaviour
MKTG1103 Marketing Communication Strategy
MKTG1104 Marketing Research
Career
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Marketing. Master degree graduates
can expect to find work across a range of roles in
the advertising and marketing industry.
Professional Recognition
Membership
Students may be eligible for student membership
of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and the
Australian Market and Social Research Society
(AMSRS).
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution.
Work experience
In addition to the academic requirements, you
must provide evidence of a minimum of one year
full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a
business or marketing role as part of your
application.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirements may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years) with at
least one year full-time (or equivalent) work
experience in a business or marketing role.
Pathways
If you wish to progress to the Master of Marketing,
upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Marketing you will be admitted to the
Master degree with exemptions from the four
business enabling courses and the four courses
completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a
further eight discipline courses or electives to
complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate in Marketing is a
pathway to the Master of Marketing.
www.ami.org.au
www.amsrs.com.au
Find out about other global opportunities at
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international .
Your Personal Brand
76%
of commencing postgraduate
marketing students at RMIT
are aged under 30 years
Success in your postgraduate studies
and a career in marketing requires key
abilities in:
—— inductive reasoning
—— clear and effective communication
—— persuasiveness
—— critical thinking
of all postgraduate marketing
at RMIT are studying
43% students
part-time
Source: RMIT enrolment statistics, 2015.
—— strategic decision-making
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
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Master by Coursework
Program Code
Campus
MC197
City campus
Career
Advertising and marketing professionals have
enjoyed excellent job growth at 20.3 per cent over
the past five years. Job prospects are expected to
grow very strongly to 2018.
Duration
This program will enhance your ability to:
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
—— obtain promotion to a more senior position
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$26,880 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
—— be more effective in a marketing role
—— contribute more to specific marketing activities
Career destinations include:
—— marketing management
—— brand management and consulting
URL
—— stakeholder engagement and reputation
management
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc197
—— strategic marketing and consulting
Program Structure
—— integrated marketing communication
management
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— Complete a practice-based marketing
research project.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
—— product management
—— market research, market modelling, forecasting
and analysis
—— pricing and promotions research
—— product testing and product innovation
Sources: www.graduateopportunities.com/dates-info/
industry-profiles/sales-marketing (accessed June 2015);
Job Outlook—Advertising and Marketing professionals,
Department of Education, August 2013.
Professional Recognition
Membership
Students and graduates are eligible to apply for
membership of the Australian Marketing Institute
(AMI) and the Australian Market and Social
Research Society (AMSRS).
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
www.ami.org.au
www.amsrs.com.au
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
Entry Requirements
MKTG1101 Consumer Behaviour
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent,
or higher level qualification, in a business (or
related) discipline* from a recognised tertiary
institution; or
MKTG1103 Marketing Communication Strategy
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in Marketing.
Stage B
MKTG1100 Marketing Management
MKTG1104 Marketing Research
Stage C
MKTG1215 Strategic Marketing
Three optional courses from the list below.
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
Three optional courses from the list below.^
^ You may select a global intensive offered by the College of
Business as an optional course in the final stage of the Master
degree.
Optional Courses
MKTG1311 Product Innovation
MKTG1105 Interactive Marketing
MKTG1112 Services Marketing
MKTG1126 Brand Strategy
MKTG1127 Social Marketing
MKTG1209 Business to Business Marketing
BUSM1588 International Marketing
MKTG1341 The Strategic Value of Design
MKTG1373 Customer Experience Design
Profile
“The Master of Marketing has improved
my ability to make decisions quickly and
accurately. I’ve developed my business
strategy skills and now have a greater
understanding of the impact that
marketing can have on the success of
an organisation.
“Diverse program content covers
everything from B2B marketing to
environmental marketing. The program
provides a solid grounding in theoretical
concepts as well as practical industrybased applications.
“One of my projects involved creating a
website that marketed the benefits of
sustainable building products. As a team
we created an internet platform that was
easy to navigate and accessible to a
wide audience.”
Richard Bywater
Master of Marketing
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree.
Advanced Standing
Work Experience
Credit and Exemptions
In addition to the academic requirements, you
must provide evidence of a minimum of one year
full-time (or equivalent) work experience in a
business or marketing role as part of your
application.
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
Pathways
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Marketing you will be admitted to the
Master of Marketing, which requires the
successful completion of a further eight courses.
Further Study
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in
a business (or related) discipline from a recognised
tertiary institution, you will receive exemptions from
the four business enabling courses.
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
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Professional Accounting
These accounting programs are aimed at
graduates of non-accounting disciplines who
want to broaden their career prospects.
RMIT’s Master degree offers studies in the core
areas of accounting and business and social,
environmental, cultural and ethical issues that
affect contemporary business environments.
In order to meet accreditation requirements,
you’ll need to complete compulsory curriculum
areas designated by CPA Australia and
Chartered Accountants Australia and
New Zealand.
Learning and Teaching
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment
for business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
These programs are also offered through
Open Universities Australia.
www.rmit.edu.au/oua
Industry Connections
These programs have been developed in
consultation with stakeholders including
employers, professional bodies, alumni and
students, the International Federation of
Accountants (IFAC), CPA Australia and Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Graduate Certificate
Program Code
Campus
GC119
City campus or online
Duration
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Commonwealth supported places may be available.
Full-Fee Places
$11,040 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc119
Pathways
If you wish to progress to the Master of
Professional Accounting, upon successful
completion of the Graduate Certificate in
Professional Accounting you will be admitted to
the Master degree with exemptions from the four
business enabling courses and the four courses
completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a
further eight discipline courses or electives to
complete.
If you wish to progress to the Master of
Professional Accounting (CPA Australia Extension),
upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Professional Accounting you will be
admitted to the Master degree with exemptions
from the four courses completed in the Graduate
Certificate, leaving a further 12 core accounting
courses to complete.
Program Structure
Credit and Exemptions
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses in accounting.
ACCT1106
Accounting, Accountability and
Society
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
LAW2480
Business and Corporations Law
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
BAFI1100
Financial Decision Making
Further Study
ACCT1110
Contemporary Financial and
Integrated Reporting
The Graduate Certificate in Professional
Accounting is a pathway to the Master of
Professional Accounting or the Master of
Professional Accounting (CPA Australia Extension).
The following is an example of courses offered:
Career
Graduates may work in public accounting practice
or commercial and government organisations.
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Professional Accounting or the Master
of Professional Accounting (CPA Australia
Extension).
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline except
accounting, from a recognised tertiary institution.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
A limited number of Commonwealth supported
places are awarded on academic merit.
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
81%
of masters by coursework (accounting)
graduates who participated in the 2014 Graduate
Destination Survey* were in employment.
*****
P
RMIT’s postgraduate degrees in accounting are highly sought after
of all business postgraduate coursework enrolments
in Melbourne are for the MPA or GCPA programs.
18%
* of those available for full-time employment four months after graduation.
Source: Postgraduate Destinations Report 2013, Graduate Careers Australia.
^Source: RMIT enrolment statistics, 2015.
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
To study in online mode, please apply
through Open Universities Australia:
www.rmit.edu.au/oua .
Further Information
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
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Master by Coursework
Career
Program Code
Campus
MC194
City campus or online
—— Public accounting practice – supporting staff
teams in areas such as auditing, taxation,
management consulting, business services
and receivership.
Duration
Graduates work in the following sectors:
2016 Tuition Fee
—— Commercial and government organisations –
in roles such as treasury, internal audit,
strategic business planning, financial reporting
and management accounting.
Commonwealth supported places may be available.
Graduate roles may include:
Full-Fee Places
—— reporting to senior management on the
resources of the organisation
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
$22,080 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc194
Program Structure
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— Includes compulsory curriculum areas
designated by CPA Australia and Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand to
meet accreditation requirements.
—— Develop more general professional capabilities
so you can apply your knowledge in a work
context.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
Stage B
—— monitoring the cash flow and financial
resources of the organisation
—— advising business on strategies for increased
profits and 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
Professional Recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)
is specifically designed to comply with the
accreditation requirements of the professional
accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia
and Chartered Accountants Australia and
New Zealand.
Graduates of the program are eligible to apply
for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand and
the Institute of Public Accountants.
The CPA and Chartered Accountants professional
bodies require graduates to complete qualification
programs to gain membership.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for entry and
receive exemptions into the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
qualification program.
www.charteredaccountants.com.au
www.cpaaustralia.com.au
www.publicaccountants.org.au
www.accaglobal.com
ACCT1106
Accounting, Accountability and
Society
LAW2480
Business and Corporations Law
Entry Requirements
BAFI1100
Financial Decision Making
ACCT1110
Contemporary Financial and
Integrated Reporting
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent,
or higher level qualification, in a business (or
related) discipline except accounting* from a
recognised tertiary institution; or
Stage C
ACCT2279
Strategic Management Control
Systems
ECON1314
Quantitative Methods for Economic
Analysis
LAW2471
Taxation Law and Practice
ACCT1111
Assurance and Forensic Accounting
Stage D
ACCT2111
Accounting Thought and Ethics
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
Two approved postgraduate elective courses.
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in Professional
Accounting.
A limited number of Commonwealth supported
places are awarded on academic merit.
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree.
Profile
“I am interested in business consulting
and I wanted to understand how
businesses produce value so that I can
help them become more efficient.
“I chose to study the Master of
Professional Accounting as I believe the
best way to determine how a business
succeeds is to have an understanding of
its accounting and finance operations.
“Studying with a diverse cohort has
taught me to utilise the different
strengths and experiences that people
bring to team projects. Not only have I
learnt technical skills in accounting but,
through group-based activities and class
presentations, I have also developed
soft skills which will help me in my future
career.”
Tom Kielczynski
Master of Professional Accounting
Pathways
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Professional Accounting you will be
admitted to the Master of Professional
Accounting, which requires the successful
completion of a further eight courses.
Advanced Standing
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification,
in a business (or related) discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution, you will receive
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
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Master of
Professional Accounting
(CPA Australia Extension)
Program Code
Campus
MC260
City campus
Duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$22,080 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc260
This professionally accredited program is
delivered in partnership with CPA Australia
and focuses on accounting and leadership
for graduates who want to become skilled
accounting professionals.
Program Structure
This new Master degree offers specialised
studies in accounting, the opportunity to focus
on strategy, leadership and international
business.
—— Case studies, projects and assignments will
give you the opportunity to apply theoretical
concepts in a practical way.
The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA
Australia Extension) will be particularly attractive
to applicants who want to pursue CPA Australia
full membership, by offering the opportunity to
complete CPA Program™ professional-level
segments in a familiar, university-based learning
environment.
Learning and Teaching
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment
for business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
CPA Program™ Segments (CPA courses)
The materials used in these courses will be a
combination of the study materials CPA Australia
provides to CPA Program™ applicants and
materials prepared by the RMIT School of
Accounting.
CPA Program™ examinations will be held towards
the end of the RMIT semester, and the results of
each examination will be included as part of your
overall assessment in the corresponding RMIT
course. You will receive extensive academic tuition
to support your preparation for these segment
examinations.
Industry Connections
RMIT University is a Registered Tuition Provider –
Category B for the CPA Program™.
Business practitioners, lecturers from industry,
guest speakers and industry-relevant projects
underpin the work-integrated learning
components of this program. An industry advisory
board ensures current standards and practice are
reflected in this program.
The Master degree comprises 16 core accounting
courses.
Features
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
—— Six CPA Program™ professional-level
segments are embedded in the final part of the
program.
—— Complete CPA Program™ segments in a
familiar university environment, designed to
enhance your preparation for CPA Program™
segment examinations that lead to attaining full
membership of CPA Australia.
It is recommended that you follow the sequence
of courses presented in the enrolment structure.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A
ACCT1106
Accounting, Accountability and
Society
LAW2480
Business and Corporations Law
BAFI1100
Financial Decision Making
ACCT1110
Contemporary Financial and
Integrated Reporting
Stage B
ACCT2279
Strategic Management Control
Systems
ECON1314
Quantitative Methods for Economic
Analysis
LAW2471
Taxation Law and Practice
ACCT1111
Assurance and Forensic Accounting
Stage C
ACCT2111
Accounting Thought and Ethics
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
Two courses from the list below.
Stage D
Four courses from the list below.
CPA Courses
ACCT2271
CPA Financial Reporting and
Disclosure
ACCT2277
CPA Strategic Management
Accounting
ACCT2275
CPA Global Strategy and Leadership
ACCT2267
CPA Contemporary Business Issues
ACCT2273
CPA Financial Risk Management
ACCT2269
CPA Ethics and Governance
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Career
Professional Recognition
This program offers specialised studies in
accounting and the opportunity to focus on
strategy, leadership and international business so
you will emerge with the knowledge and
confidence to apply technical accounting and
theories to accounting problems.
This program is accredited by CPA Australia
and Chartered Accountants Australia and
New Zealand, and recognised by the Institute
of Public Accountants.
Graduates may work in public accounting practice
or commercial and government organisations.
Graduate roles may include:
—— 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 and 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
Graduates with full CPA membership may pursue
the following career outcomes:
—— chief financial officer
—— forensic accountant
—— counter-terrorism financial investigator
—— environmental accountant
—— international accounting specialist
—— accounting risk analyst
—— associate at a major accounting firm
—— strategic procurement manager
For further information about the requirements to
complete the CPA Program™ and advance to
CPA status, please visit the CPA Program™
website.
www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cpa-program/
practical-experience-requirement
Membership
On successful completion of the first 10 courses
you will be eligible to apply for associate
membership of CPA Australia.
Prior to commencing the six CPA Program™
segment courses you will be required to apply for
associate membership of CPA Australia and enrol
in the CPA Program™.
Students and graduates are eligible to apply for
membership with the Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of
Public Accountants.
The Chartered Accountants professional body
requires graduates to complete a professional
qualification program to gain full membership.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for entry and
receive exemptions into the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
qualification program.
www.charteredaccountants.com.au
www.cpaaustralia.com.au
www.publicaccountants.org.au
www.accaglobal.com
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any
discipline, except accounting, from a recognised
tertiary institution.
Pathways
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
RMIT’s Master of Professional
Accounting (CPA Extension) is designed
for individuals entering the accounting
profession who want to pursue CPA
Australia full membership.
It offers you the opportunity to complete
CPA Program™ professional-level
segments in a familiar, university-based
learning environment.
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
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Master of
Project Management
Program Code
Campus
MC210
City campus
Duration
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.*
*Time is reduced to 1.5 years full-time (3 years part-time)
for students who have a project management–based bachelor
degree.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$23,040 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
This program is designed for professionals
currently working or looking to work in project
management. It is particularly relevant for
professionals who need to run complex projects
with a range of stakeholders, managing all
phases on time and to budget, with the goal
of contributing to an increase in business
effectiveness.
Program Structure
A masters degree in the rapidly growing area
of project management helps you develop
globally sought-after skills in a wide variety of
sectors including construction, architecture,
engineering, information technology,
government, health and events management.
The generic Project Management core courses
are:
How to Apply
This program has a strong emphasis on project
leadership and management and includes
project scoping, scheduling, procurement,
entrepreneurship, client relationships,
financial and technology management.
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Learning and Teaching
Exit Points
GD194 – Graduate Diploma in Project Management
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
Dr Christina Scott-Young
Program Manager
Tel. +61 3 9925 3918
Email: christina.scott-young@rmit.edu.au
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc210
Project Management
63% ofstudents
are studying full-time
Management students
70% ofareProject
aged under 30 years
Project Management
67% ofstudents
are male
Source: RMIT enrolment statistics, 2014.
As a postgraduate student you will find RMIT
understands your need for flexible study options
to fit into busy schedules – therefore, this program
is taught outside of business hours from 6pm to
9pm (night classes). Some intensive weekend
modules are available – please discuss these with
the program manager.
Industry Connections
You will benefit by studying with students from
diverse backgrounds in the public and private
sectors, as well as meeting industry professionals
who teach in the program. This program is also
committed to providing work-integrated learning.
To complete this program you will need to
complete 14 core courses and one elective
course. Core courses are compulsory and must
be completed to gain a specific academic degree.
You can study a generic Master of Project
Management or specialise in IT, Engineering
or Post Disaster Project Management.
Core Courses
BUSM1269 Introduction to Project Management
BUSM1271 Managing Project Teams
BUSM1272 Project Design for Quality
BUSM1273 Project Management Techniques
BUSM1276 Evaluating and Managing Project Risk
BUSM4420 Research Design and Methods
BUSM4411 Project Initiation Management
BUSM4409 Information and Technology
Management
BUSM4417 Project Financial Management
and Appraisal
BUSM4407 Advanced Project Risk Management
BUSM1282 Project Management Leadership
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Career
Professional Recognition
The program’s multidisciplinary approach will
broaden your knowledge and understanding of
project management and further develop your
skills to manage projects within your discipline.
Students of the Master of Project Management
are eligible to apply for professional membership
of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
provided they fulfill the membership requirements.
Global Opportunities
Entry Requirements
RMIT’s Education Abroad Office supports
students to undertake an exchange or short-term
mobility activity with over 165 partner universities
worldwide.
A bachelor degree in any discipline. Applicants
with significant relevant professional experience
may also be considered.
If you have a successfully completed bachelor
studies in the discipline of project management
you may be eligible for up to 48 credit points
exemption from the University for up to four
courses in the program’s first year.
Profile
“I chose RMIT because they offered
flexible study options through evening
classes. The lecturers have extensive
industry and international experience.
Through connecting with industry
professionals we know that the
scenarios and plans developed in the
program are true case studies for real
life.
“I am working with determination
towards my degree. I am constantly
learning from staff, students and
industry professionals. I want to utilise
my up-to-date project management
skills to deliver complex, worthwhile
projects.
“You get out of it what you put in, so be
prepared, proactive and ask questions.”
Edain Reilly
Master of Project Management
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Master of
Property
Program Code
Campus
MC212
City campus
Duration
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.*
Develop your strategic skills and property
knowledge while gaining the academic and
practical training to excel as a decisionmaker
and manager in the increasingly complex and
ever-growing property industry.
Full-Fee Places
RMIT will prepare you for your career as a
property professional, along with interacting
with various stakeholders including financial
institutes, architects, city planners, engineers,
building contractors, leasing agents and
commercial business clients.
$23,040 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
Learning and Teaching
* Time is reduced to 1.5 years full-time (3 years part-time) for
students who have a property-based bachelor degree.
2016 Tuition Fee
Exit Points
GD090 – Graduate Diploma in Property
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
Dr Judith Callanan
Program Manager
Tel. +61 3 9925 2644
Email: judith.callanan@rmit.edu.au
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc212
As a postgraduate student you will find RMIT
understands your need for flexible study options
to fit into busy schedules – therefore, this program
is predominantly taught outside of business hours
from 6pm to 9pm (night classes). Some intensive
weekend modules are available – please discuss
these with the program manager.
Industry Connections
You will benefit by studying with students from
diverse property backgrounds in the public and
private sectors, as well as meeting industry
professionals who teach in the program.
This program is committed to providing workintegrated learning.
Program Structure
To complete this program you will need to
complete 10 core courses and five elective
courses. Core courses are compulsory and must
be completed to gain a specific academic degree.
Core Courses
OMGT1165 Valuation Techniques and Property
Analysis
JUST1137
Real Estate Law
MKTG1140 Investment Evaluation Techniques
for Real Estate
BUIL1005
Building Systems
BUSM4420 Research Design and Methods
OMGT2268 Property Development Analysis
and Feasibility
OMGT2296 Corporate Property Finance
ECON1113
Economic Analysis for Business
OMGT2270 Contemporary Property Investment
Planning
BUSM3214 Research Industry Project
or
Research Investigation 2
Students must choose their electives from the
following list of courses.
Elective Courses
OMGT2070 Valuation for Rural Property
OMGT2069 Valuation for Statutory Purposes
BUSM2069 Managing Project Teams
BUSM1534 Marketing for Managers
BUSM3213 Research Investigation 1
ACCT2127
Accounting for Managers
ARCH1261
Managing Contemporary Urban
Environmental Issues
OMGT2271 Corporate Real Estate
OMGT1177 Valuation Practice
ENVI1134
Statutory Planning
Plus one open elective from any postgraduate or
approved course.
To comply with the education requirements for
Australian Property Institute (API) registration as a
certified practising valuer (CPV), students must
complete the following courses as part of their
program elective choices, in addition to having a
relevant bachelor degree:
Elective Courses for CPV
OMGT2070 Valuation for Rural Property
OMGT2069 Valuations for Statutory Purposes
ACCT2127
Accounting for Managers
OMGT1177 Valuation Practice
ENVI1134
Statutory Planning
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Career
Professional Recognition
The Master degree enables students to progress
in a wide range of jobs related to the property
industry. The typical jobs include:
RMIT graduates meet the academic requirement
for associate membership of the Australian
Property Institute (API).
—— property development
Graduates that complete the Valuation electives
also meet the API education requirements for
registration as a certified practicing valuer (CPV).
—— asset management
—— property management
—— portfolio management
—— property investment
—— property analyst
—— property valuer
Global Opportunities
RMIT’s Education Abroad Office supports
students to undertake an exchange or short-term
mobility activity with over 165 partner universities
worldwide.
Entry Requirements
You must have successfully completed a bachelor
degree.
Applicants with significant relevant work
experience may also be considered.
Advanced Standing
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent in a property (or related)
discipline from a recognised tertiary institution, you
may receive exemptions for up to four courses.
If you hold an honours degree in property you may
receive exemptions for up to eight courses.
Profile
“I chose RMIT for two reasons. First, I
completed my Bachelor of Business
(Management) at RMIT where I
developed an appreciation for the way
the university operates, from the use of
the online Blackboard to the guidance
and experience the staff have to offer.
Second, I recognised RMIT as a leader
in the property field due to its high level
of integration with industry experts.
“My advice for students considering
study: speak to people! Don’t stop
asking questions, and the decision to
study should come easily if the interest
and passion is there.”
Nick Janiw
Master of Property
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Strategic Procurement
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate studies in strategic procurement
will position you to take on a leading
procurement role and become a master of
strategic planning, supplier relationship
management and creative innovation.
Graduate Certificate
You will learn to deliver high returns while
successfully aligning procurement with a public
or private organisation’s triple bottom line.
Duration
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
Strategic procurement specialists:
2016 Tuition Fee
Pathways
—— produce cost and service efficiencies for
commercial advantage
Full-Fee Places
—— apply knowledge of 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
Learning and Teaching
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment for
business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
Campus
GC149
City campus
$13,440 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc149
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses in strategic procurement and supply
chain.
The course Supply Chain Sustainability introduces
concepts relating to reverse and lean logistics
practices (reuse, recycle and remanufacturing),
which will be of value to students majoring in
logistics, supply chain, marketing, and
sustainability management.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Industry Connections
The market need for postgraduate programs in
this field was recognised by a partnership
between the Australian Technology Network of
Universities (ATN) and the Australasian
Procurement and Construction Council (APCC).
As part of the ATN, RMIT’s specialist postgraduate
programs are part of a suite of options available
Australia-wide that provides full credit transfer if
your career takes you interstate during your
studies.
www.apcc.gov.au
Program Code
OMGT2236 Strategic Procurement Management
BUSM1474 Managing Supply Contracts
INTE1208
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution.
If you wish to progress to the Master of Strategic
Procurement, upon successful completion of the
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement you
will be admitted to the Master degree with
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses and the four courses completed in the
Graduate Certificate, leaving a further eight
discipline courses or electives to complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement
is a pathway to the Master of Strategic
Procurement.
E-Procurement and
Supply Chain Technologies
OMGT2190 Supply Chain Sustainability
Career
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Strategic Procurement. Master degree
graduates can expect to find work in local and
state government departments, medium to large
enterprises and private sector organisations.
Professional Recognition
Membership
Students and graduates may be eligible for
membership of the Chartered Institute of
Procurement and Supply (CIPS), provided
membership requirements are met.
www.cips.org/en-au
How to Apply
all Strategic Procurement
63% ofstudents
are studying part-time
Source: RMIT enrolment statistics, 2015.
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
commencing Strategic Procurement
67% ofstudents
are aged over 30 years
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Strategic Procurement
78% ofstudents
are male
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Further Information
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Master by Coursework
Optional Courses
ISYS2396
Enterprise Systems
Program Code
Campus
OMGT2088 International Logistics
MC195
City campus
OMGT2087 Logistics Systems
BUSM1734 Risk Analysis and Assessment
Duration
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$26,880 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc195
Program Structure
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— The only postgraduate program of its kind in
Victoria; complete core courses that meet
industry requirements.
—— Complete a compulsory Logistics Research
Project where you conduct an applied
research study.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
Stage B
OMGT1236 E-Business Supply Chains
Career
Due to the rapid growth in the procurement
industry, managers and executives with masters
level qualifications are in high demand.
Graduates can expect to find work in local and
state government departments, medium to large
enterprises and private sector organisations.
Roles can include:
—— senior appointments in supply and distribution
management
—— purchasing and logistics management
—— policy and planning management
—— strategic management and organisation
analysis
Professional Recognition
The Master of Strategic Procurement is accredited
by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and
Supply (CIPS). This program is also recognised by
the Australasian Procurement and Construction
Council (APCC).
Students enrolled in the program are eligible for
student membership of CIPS. By selecting
appropriate courses, graduates of the program
may be eligible for full membership of CIPS.
www.cips.org
www.apcc.gov.au
Entry Requirements
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in a business (or
related) discipline* from a recognised tertiary
institution; or
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in Strategic
Procurement.
Profile
“RMIT has strong connections with
industry, which is very important for
students like me who have no relevant
work experience. As an international
student I was very grateful for the
abundance of support services that the
University offers.
“One of the best things about studying
the Master of Strategic Procurement is
the variety of guest speakers who visit
our lectures. They provide practical
knowledge and insights into current
developments within the supply chain
industry.
“The program has equipped me with
theoretical knowledge while providing
me with a range of real-life skills that will
be helpful in my future career.”
Orinda Wang
Master of Strategic Procurement
Credit and Exemptions
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree.
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
Pathways
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
OMGT2191 Strategic Operations and
Supply Chain Management
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Strategic Procurement you will be
admitted to the Master of Strategic Procurement,
which requires the successful completion of a
further eight courses.
BUSM3327 Supply Chain Project Management
Advanced Standing
OMGT2236 Strategic Procurement Management
BUSM1474 Managing Supply Contracts
INTE1208
E-Procurement and
Supply Chain Technologies
OMGT2190 Supply Chain Sustainability
Stage C
BUSM1530 Leadership and Management
ACCT1106
Accounting, Accountability and
Society
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
BUSM3882 Logistics Research Project
Two optional courses from the list below.^
^ You may select a global intensive offered by the College of
Business as an optional course in the final stage of the Master
degree.
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification,
in a business (or related) discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution, you will receive
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
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Supply Chain and
Logistics Management
Critically examine the strategic factors of
servicing customers through dynamic and
complex supply chains, and study the
measurement of logistics performance and
operations management in a distribution
environment.
These postgraduate programs prepare you to
manage the creation and implementation of
efficient, effective and sustainable strategies
over the logistics life cycle, across the entire
supply chain or within supply.
Graduate Certificate
Program Code
Campus
GC055
City campus
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent.
2016 Tuition Fee
Entry Requirements
Full-Fee Places
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or
higher level qualification, in any discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution.
Duration
Learning and Teaching
You will experience lectures, class and group
discussions, problem-based seminars, project
work and on-site case investigations.
URL
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston
Academic Building where innovative learning
spaces are interspersed with retail and social
spaces, resulting in a stimulating environment for
business students.
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/gc055
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core
courses. The knowledge you will develop in the
course Professional Logistics Practice will be
enriched by participating in intensive problembased seminars with site management and
logistics professionals as you explore the role of
logistics and supply chain management as part of
business processes.
You can expect to learn alongside recent
graduates and current practitioners from Australia
and overseas. This diversity provides opportunities
to form dynamic study groups and establish
networks beyond the classroom that will benefit
you throughout your career.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Industry Connections
Career
You will benefit from regular contributions and
interaction with companies like the Port of
Melbourne Corporation, Coca-Cola Amatil,
Cadbury Schweppes, Nike, Adidas, Toll Holdings,
Wallenius Willensen, DP World and GSI.
You will develop strategic management
competencies and advance your career in
business and government organisations, locally,
nationally and internationally.
Global Opportunities
Membership
Students and graduates may be eligible for
membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics
and Transport Australia (CILTA) and the Chartered
Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS),
provided membership requirements are met.
$13,440 six months full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
Some courses have intensive lectures/workshops
that are usually held over two to three days
(usually a half day Friday and full days on Saturday
and Sunday).
Professional Recognition
OMGT1021 Supply Chain Principles
OMGT2087 Logistics Systems
OMGT2145 Professional Logistics Practice
OMGT2088 International Logistics
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics
Management.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry
requirement may be considered based on
significant work experience (8–10 years).
Pathways
If you wish to progress to the Master of Supply
Chain and Logistics Management, upon
successful completion of the Graduate Certificate
in Supply Chain and Logistics Management you
will be admitted to the Master degree with
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses and the four courses completed in the
Graduate Certificate, leaving a further eight
discipline courses or electives to complete.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and
Logistics Management is a pathway to the Master
of Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
Global intensives 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. They are usually undertaken in
the final semester of the Master degree. If you are
planning to include a global intensive as part of
your program, you are advised to check that you
have the required number of student electives or
credit points available.
Find out about other global opportunities at
www.rmit.edu.au/bus/international .
How to Apply
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
86%
of commencing Supply Chain
students are aged under 30 years
Sector Snapshot
Recent job growth: 13.2% over five years
Future employment growth: Very strong
Source: www.graduateopportunities.com/dates-info/
industry-profiles/sales-marketing (accessed June 2015).
Please read entry requirements carefully to
determine whether you should apply for the
Graduate Certificate or the Master degree.
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
82%
of all Supply Chain students
are studying full-time
Source: RMIT enrolment statistics, 2015.
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
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Master by Coursework
Optional Courses
OMGT1236 E-Business Supply Chains
Program Code
Campus
BUSM1474 Managing Supply Contracts
MC198
City campus
BUSM1734 Risk Analysis and Assessment
OMGT1012 Transport and Freight Logistics
Duration
1.5 to 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent,
depending on the program entry pathway.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$26,880 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc198
Program Structure
The Master degree comprises core and elective
courses.
Features
—— Visits to public and private companies and/or
guest lectures by selected company
executives will supplement your studies in
Professional Logistics Practice.
—— Explore a complex problem, and test and
evaluate potential solutions with industry and
community stakeholders in the course
Business Research Design.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Stage A (Business Enabling Courses)
BUSM1162 Management 1 – Managing People
BUSM3886 Business and Government in the
Global Context
ISYS1028
Global Business and Social
Technology: A Case Study Approach
ACCT2127
Accounting for Management
Decisions
OMGT2236 Strategic Procurement Management
ISYS2396
Enterprise Systems
INTE1208
E-Procurement and
Supply Chain Technologies
BUSM3882 Logistics Research Project
Career
You will develop strategic management
competencies and advance your career in
business and government organisations, locally,
nationally and internationally.
Professional Recognition
Accreditation
The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics
Management is certified by the Chartered Institute
of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) as
meeting the educational requirements of
Chartered Membership (CMILT). The program is
also accredited by the Chartered Institute of
Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Membership
Students and graduates are eligible for
membership of CILTA.
Membership gives you access to comprehensive
career support from the Institute, including access
to the resources of the CILT International On-Line
Knowledge Centre, the largest online resource of
its kind specifically focused on transport and
logistics.
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
students are eligible for student membership of
CIPS. By selecting appropriate courses, graduates
of the program may be eligible for full membership
of CIPS.
Profile
“As an international student from India, I
love the international nature of the
student body at RMIT.
“I have worked in the US, Kuwait,
Singapore and India over the past 20
years. When I saw RMIT’s program, I
knew it was the right choice for me to
re-establish my credentials in supply
chain.
“My plan now is to progress to a
high-level management role in a logistics
company.”
Mark Monteiro
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics
Management
Pathways
www.cilta.com.au
www.cips.org
Upon successful completion of the Graduate
Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics
Management you will be admitted to the Master
of Supply Chain and Logistics Management,
which requires the successful completion of
a further eight courses.
OMGT2145 Professional Logistics Practice
Entry Requirements
Advanced Standing
OMGT2088 International Logistics
—— An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent,
or higher level qualification, in a business
(or related) discipline* from a recognised
tertiary institution; or
Stage B
OMGT1021 Supply Chain Principles
OMGT2087 Logistics Systems
Stage C
OMGT2186 Quantitative Data Analysis and
Decision Making
BUSM3327 Supply Chain Project Management
OMGT2190 Supply Chain Sustainability
OMGT2191 Strategic Operations and Supply
Chain Management
Stage D
BUSM4448 Business Research Design
Three optional courses from the list below.^
^ You may select a global intensive offered by the College of
Business as an optional course in the final stage of the Master
degree.
—— RMIT Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain
and Logistics Management.
* Applicants with a degree in a non-business or related
discipline need to apply for the Graduate Certificate/Master
pathway if they wish to complete the Master degree in
1.5 years (full-time). Alternatively, applicants with a
non-business or related discipline may be admitted to the
Master degree without exemptions and will be required to
complete the 16-course program in order to be eligible to
graduate with the Master degree.
If you have completed an Australian bachelor
degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification,
in a business (or related) discipline from a
recognised tertiary institution, you will receive
exemptions from the four business enabling
courses.
Credit and Exemptions
Applicants who have successfully completed
postgraduate studies in a business (or related)
discipline at another institution can have these
assessed for credit or exemptions from this
program consistent with the principles of the
RMIT Credit Policy.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Further Study
Business research programs are offered at
masters and doctoral level.
Search www.rmit.edu.au “research programs”.
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Master of
Analytics
Program Code
Campus
MC242
City campus
Duration
Program Structure
You’ll complete core studies in statistics and
operations research and can choose from a
diverse range of electives.
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
The Master consists of 196 credit points. This
incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points).
2016 Tuition Fee
The following is an example of courses offered:
Full-Fee Places
Advanced Programming
$20,160 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
Algorithms and Analysis
How to Apply
Analysis of Large Data Sets
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Big Data Processing
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Further Information
Dr Melih Ozlen
Program Leader
Tel. +61 3 9925 3007
Email: melih.ozlen@rmit.edu.au
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
URL
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc122
With exponential growth in available data, the
analytics discipline 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, computer science,
information technologies, business, economics,
finance and marketing.
Analysis of Categorical Data
Big Data Infrastructures
Business Intelligence
Business-to-Business Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Corporate Finance
Data Mining
Database Concepts
Database Systems
Decision Support Systems
E-Business Models and Issues
Econometric Techniques
Economic Analysis for Business
Financial Decision Making
Financial Econometrics
Forecasting
Game Theory and Its Applications
GIS Fundamentals
Globalisation and Business IT
Industrial Research Methods
Profile
“I’ve always been good at mathematics,
and so analytics was a perfect fit for me.
Completing my bachelor degree at RMIT
exposed me to projects that
demonstrated the potential of analytics
in a range of areas.
“Postgraduate study is very involved and
challenging, but it provides a great
launching pad to your career. During my
studies, I’ve learned to analyse problems
critically, systematically and with
precision, making me more efficient in
problem-solving, in both my professional
and personal life.”
Muriithi Gichuru
Master of Analytics
Industrial Research Project
The Master of Analytics prepares you for statistical
analysis in the business world. The flexibility of the
program allows you to choose from a diverse
range of electives combined with a core of
statistics and operations research that will enable
you to specialise in the areas that will assist you in
the future.
Information Systems Security
Industry Connections
Information Theory for Secure Communications
This program focuses on consulting and
work-integrated learning. You will do industry
projects and develop your analytical capabilities
by solving problems hands-on.
Methods and Models of Operations Research
Career
A strong focus of the program is consulting and
work-integrated learning. This assists you through
exposure to industry projects and problems that
provide you with hands-on examples for the
development of your analytic capabilities. With
data-driven decisions now a fundamental part of
business operations, this program provides you
with the platform to be a business-ready problem
solver.
Minor Thesis
Graduates are employed in analytics positions in
finance, banking, consulting, business, marketing
and research institutions.
Learning and Teaching
The Master of Analytics is offered through a
flexible combination of lectures, tutorials and
computer laboratory classes. There are also
opportunities for you to participate in teamwork
on projects and in consulting activities.
Interactive Marketing
Introduction to Statistics
Marketing Management
Money Markets and Fixed Income Securities
Multivariate Analysis Techniques
Programming Fundamentals
Professional Recognition
Programming Techniques
Project Management
Graduates are eligible to become members of the
following organisations:
Quantitative Methods in Finance
—— Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI)
Questionnaire and Research Design
—— Australian Society for Operations Research
(ASOR)
Regression Analysis
Risk Management and Financial Engineering
Scripting Language Programming
Services Marketing
—— American Statistical Association (ASA)
—— Institute for Operations Research and the
Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Sports Analytics
Entry Requirements
Statistical Inference
—— A bachelor degree in any discipline with a
Grade Point Average of at least 2.00 out of
4.00; or`
Statistics of Quality Control and Performance
Analysis
Supply Chain Principles
Systems Simulation
Time Series Analysis
—— At least 10 years work experience in analytics,
statistics, operations research or a relevant
discipline.
International qualifications are assessed according
to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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Master of
Statistics and Operations Research
Program Code
Campus
MC004
City campus
Duration
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
2016 Tuition Fee
Full-Fee Places
$20,160 per year full-time.
Please refer to fees information on pages 33–4.
Program Structure
Industry Connections
The Master consists of 192 credit points. This
incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points).
You will apply your knowledge and skills via
consulting and work-integrated learning, and your
involvement with industry projects and data will
give you the chance to build your theoretical
capabilities in the context of practical problems.
The following is an example of courses offered:
Advanced Programming
Algorithms and Analysis
Analysis of Categorical Data
Career
Analysis of Large Data Sets
Demand for statistical and operations research
skills is growing in this data-driven world.
Applied Bayesian Statistics
Big Data Infrastructures
How to Apply
Big Data Processing
Apply directly to RMIT University at
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .
Data Mining
Please refer to How to Apply on page 35.
Data Visualisation
Database Concepts
Graduates of this program are employed by a
variety of scientific, commercial and government
enterprises, most commonly as statisticians,
business analysts, consultants, modellers and
researchers.
Professional Recognition
Further Information
Database Systems
Dr Melih Ozlen
Program Leader
Tel. +61 3 9925 3007
Email: melih.ozlen@rmit.edu.au
Forecasting
Graduates are eligible to become members of the
following organisations:
Game Theory and Its Applications
—— Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI)
GIS Fundamentals
Industrial Research Methods
—— Australian Society for Operations Research
(ASOR)
Industrial Research Project
—— American Statistical Association (ASA)
Information Systems Security Communications
—— Institute for Operations Research and the
Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Information Theory for Secure
URL
Introduction to Statistical Computing
Entry Requirements
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc004
Introduction to Statistics
—— A bachelor degree in any discipline with a
Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.00; or
Mathematical Modelling and Decision Analysis
This program aims to provide opportunities to
further your understanding in the modelling of
physical, biological and economic phenomena
so that you will be able to contribute to applied
research and development in industry,
commerce and research. The consulting
component and/or minor thesis will develop
your consulting and research skills.
The program furthers your knowledge of
statistical and operations research
methodologies, and provides a theoretical
foundation combined with practical applications
of current techniques employed by practising
engineers, scientists and other professionals in
industry, research, consulting, teaching and
business.
Learning and Teaching
The program is offered through a flexible
combination of lectures, tutorials and computer
laboratory classes. There are also opportunities for
students to work as part of a team on projects
and in consulting activities.
Methods and Models of Operations Research
Minor Thesis
Multivariate Analysis Techniques
Programming Fundamentals
Programming Techniques
Questionnaire and Research Design
Regression Analysis
Scripting Language Programming
Sports Analytics
Statistical Inference
Statistics of Quality Control and Performance
Analysis
Systems Simulation
Time Series Analysis
—— At least 10 years work experience in analytics,
statistics, operations research or a relevant
discipline.
International qualifications are assessed according
to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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Influence Lives Through Research
Be challenged and inspired by life-changing research
discoveries, and tackling the ‘wicked’ problems.
Focused on Research
Research Programs
The RMIT College of Business is growing
and strengthening its research capability
aligned to global business innovation.
You will undertake a research project under the guidance of your supervisor, culminating
in the submission of a thesis or project. A masters degree by research is completed over
four semesters full-time, while a PhD is completed over eight semesters full-time.
By combining capabilities, including
people, infrastructure, and networks,
our goal is to deliver high-quality and
high-impact research.
Masters and PhD by Research
The College’s approach to research
consists of five interdisciplinary subplatforms that reach across schools,
involves researchers from other disciplines
across RMIT, and collaborations with
some of the world’s leading organisations
and educational institutions.
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
This sub-platform bings together academics
to undertake cutting-edge research in global
logistics operations, supply chain
technologies, retail logistics, supply chain
network design, freight and transport.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Researchers in this sub-platform come
from a range of disciplines including
management, marketing, economics,
finance, and information systems.
Governance, Accountability and the Law
The researchers in this field seek to
improve knowledge and understanding of
governance, accountability and the law in
public and private organisations, both in
profit and non-profit contexts.
Program
Code
Specialist Discipline
Further Information
MR212
Master of Applied Science (Built Environment)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr212
MR200
Master of Business (Accountancy)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr200
MR205
Master of Business (Business and Law)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr205
MR201
Master of Business (Business Information Systems)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr201
MR203
Master of Business (Economics, Finance and
Marketing)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr203
MR204
Master of Business (Management)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr204
MR202
Master of Business (Supply Chain and Logistics)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr202
MR222
Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr222
DR200
PhD (Accountancy)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr200
DR212
PhD (Built Environment)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr212
DR201
PhD (Business Information Systems)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr201
DR205
PhD (Business)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr205
DR203
PhD (Economics, Finance and Marketing)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr203
DR206
PhD (Law)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr206
DR204
PhD (Management)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr204
DR222
PhD (Mathematical Sciences)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr222
DR202
PhD (Supply Chain and Logistics)
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr202
You can find further details about individual programs by typing in the specific URL listed above.
What’s the Difference: Honours or Masters?
An honours degree is an extra year of your bachelor degree, which involves independent
work on a major research project.
A masters degree by research also involves a major research project, but is taken over two
years and is an additional degree to your bachelor degree.
www.rmit.edu.au/research
Markets, Culture and Behaviour
This sub-platform coordinates researchers
from a range of disciplines who
understand not only how markets evolve
and work, but also the behaviour of
participants.
People, Organisations and Performance
This sub-platform focuses on the leadership
and management of people in the
workplace, as well as the wider economic,
political, social and cultural environment
in which organisations operate.
For more information about College of
Business research centres, affiliations and
research expertise visit www.rmit.edu.au
“business research”.
To find out about research programs,
supervision, entry requirements,
application processes and key dates, please visit www.rmit.edu.au/research .
To Start Your Career in Research:
1. Complete your bachelor degree with high grades.
2. Complete an honours degree or a masters degree by research.
3. If you excel in your honours degree or masters degree by research, you can continue your
research in a doctorate (PhD). This involves four years of research under the supervision
of a senior researcher.
For further information about entry requirements and the application process for postgraduate
by research programs, please refer to the How to Apply section of this brochure.
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Fees List
The table below shows a student’s annual tuition fee for a full-time study load in 2016, for students in a full-fee
place. For information about full-fee places and other fees and expenses, refer to Fees Explained on page 34.
Program
Code
Award Title
Full-time Duration
2016 Annual
Program Fee
GC099
Graduate Certificate in Business Information Technology
0.5 years
$12,480
6
GC104
Graduate Certificate of Commerce
0.5 years
$13,440
8
Page
GC048
Graduate Certificate in Finance
0.5 years
$15,360
10
GC098
Graduate Certificate in Information Management
0.5 years
$12,480
12
GC153
Graduate Certificate in International Business
0.5 years
$13,440
14
GC053
Graduate Certificate in Marketing
0.5 years
$13,440
16
GC119
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
0.5 years
$11,040
18
GC149
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement
0.5 years
$13,440
26
GC055
Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics Management 0.5 years
$13,440
28
MC242
Master of Analytics
$20,160
30
2 years
MC200
Master of Business Information Technology
1.5 to 2 years
$24,960
7
MC205
Master of Commerce
1.5 to 2 years
$26,880
9
MC201
Master of Finance
1.5 to 2 years
$30,720
11
MC196
Master of Information Management
1.5 to 2 years
$24,960
13
MC192
Master of International Business
1.5 to 2 years
$26,880
15
MC197
Master of Marketing
1.5 to 2 years
$26,880
17
MC194
Master of Professional Accounting
1.5 to 2 years
$22,080
19
MC260
Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Extension)*
2 years
$22,080
20
MC210
Master of Project Management
2 years
$23,040
22
MC212
Master of Property
2 years
$23,040
24
MC004
Master of Statistics and Operations Research
2 years
$20,160
31
MC195
Master of Strategic Procurement
1.5 to 2 years
$26,880
27
MC198
Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
1.5 to 2 years
$26,880
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Fee listed is based on a full-time study load.
The tuition fees vary according to each
program and are adjusted on an annual
basis. Full details about fees for 2016
are available from www.rmit.edu.au/
programs/fees from October 2015.
Profile
“The PhD provides a rare opportunity to delve deeply into a single issue which is of broad
importance to society. As part of the program I was able to draw from my own experiences as
well as the most up-to-date academic thinking in order to address my topic.
“I chose RMIT because of its strong reputation for applied development economics research. In
particular, there was a specific focus on the Pacific region, which is where my research interests lie.
“I also liked the thesis-only aspect of the PhD program, which suited my work and study
arrangements.”
Lachlan McDonald
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Economics, Finance and Marketing)
RMIT Trading Facility
The RMIT Trading Facility is one of the largest tertiary-based facilities of its type in the world.
It is equipped with a live market data feed from Thomson Reuters and a range of financial tools
for data and news analysis and market research. You will trade with live market data and
experience first-hand what professionals at the world’s leading banks and investment firms
do with the same tools and information.
In this realistic, hands-on work environment you learn how to manage banking transactions,
correct errors or omissions and create a full audit trail of the trading process.
Participants are trained in all aspects of financial markets, from market language and
conventions, trading financial securities, to learning about risk management and transaction
recording and reporting. This custom-built space and innovative approach to education and
training is part of RMIT’s commitment to providing business students with job-ready skills.
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Fees Explained
Postgraduate Studies by Coursework
Other Fees and Expenses
What you pay will depend on whether you are offered a Commonwealth
supported place (CSP) or a full-fee place. Financial assistance is available
to eligible students regardless of the type of place you enrol in.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged a student services and
amenities fee (SSAF), which is indexed annually. Eligible students can
defer payment of the fee through SA-HELP. For more information visit
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/ssaf .
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth supported place is a place at university where the tuition
fee is jointly paid by you and the Australian Government. Your share
of the fee (student contribution) is set by the government and is determined
by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the
overall program. For more information about what fees you will pay in 2016
visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees .
The Australian Government has announced changes to the funding of CSPs.
These may affect the proportion of the fee paid by student contribution from
2016. For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees and
www.studyassist.gov.au .
Full-Fee Places
Students in full-fee places are required to pay a tuition fee that covers the
full tuition costs of their program. The tuition fees vary according to each
program and are adjusted on an annual basis.
Financial assistance may be available through the FEE-HELP scheme
(see right for details).
Only students who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or hold an
Australian Permanent Resident Visa are eligible for a domestic full-fee place.
Students who do not meet these citizenship and residency requirements may
be offered a place as an onshore international student.
You may also be required to purchase items related to your program,
including field trips, specified textbooks and equipment. These expenses
vary from program to program.
For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees .
Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Before you let financial constraints or living arrangements get in the way
of your decision to study, find out about the range of RMIT scholarships
available.
Coursework Scholarships Office
Tel. +61 3 9925 2811
Email: scholarships@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships
HECS-HELP
HECS-HELP assists eligible students in a Commonwealth supported place
to pay their student contribution. For more information visit
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/helploans/hecs-help .
Fees for 2016 are listed under each program in this booklet or visit
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees from October 2015.
FEE-HELP
Postgraduate Degrees by Research
Income Support
If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand
citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place where
your tuition costs are funded by the Commonwealth Government and you
therefore have full exemption from tuition fees.
The Commonwealth Government has approved a number of RMIT University
postgraduate programs for student income support payments. The list of
approved programs is available at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/
highered/masters .
Acceptance in an RTS place is very competitive and places are granted on the
condition that you meet progress requirements and complete within the allotted
time for your program and your status as a part-time or full-time candidate.
To check your eligibility for student income support or rent assistance,
please contact Centrelink or visit www.humanservices.gov.au.
www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch
FEE-HELP is an optional loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay
all or part of their tuition fees. To learn more about FEE-HELP visit
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/helploans/fee-help .
Income Tax Deductions
Students may be eligible to apply for income tax deductions relating to the
education expenses that are linked to their employment. The Australian
Taxation Office (ATO) website at www.ato.gov.au provides guidance on
the taxation treatment of your fees.
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How to Apply
Postgraduate Studies by Coursework and Honours Degrees
Entry Requirements
To be considered for admission you must meet the RMIT University entry
requirements as well as any program entry requirements. Entry requirements
for each program can be accessed via www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us .
Direct Application
Apply online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct.
Semester 1 timely applications for coursework programs open on Open Day
(9 August) and are due by 10 November.*
Semester 2 (Midyear) applications open 1 May and are due by 31 May.*
For more information: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/midyear .
*Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged
to lodge your application early.
Postgraduate Degrees by Research
Entry Requirements
To be considered for admission you must meet RMIT University entry
requirements as well as any program entry requirements. Refer to the
program URL on page 32 for entry requirements before applying. For more
information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/research .
Finding a Supervisor
Before you apply, you need to find qualified supervisors with similar research
interests to you and discuss a research proposal with them. It is
recommended that you start by contacting the Higher Degrees by Research
Coordinator in the academic school to which you are applying, as they can
direct you to appropriate potential supervisors. The supervisors will read and
comment on your proposal and indicate if they are willing to supervise you.
Your research proposal must be included in your application.
For more information about finding a supervisor visit www.rmit.edu.au/
research/search-supervisors .
Application Process
Application for candidature involves three steps:
1. Find a program and confirm eligibility.
2. Seek academic advice and secure the support of qualified supervisor(s).
3. Complete and submit the application form and supporting documents.
For detailed information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/research
or contact the School of Graduate Research at www.rmit.edu.au/
graduateresearch .
Application Timelines
Applications to higher degree programs are accepted all year round. There
are two scholarship rounds.
Applications for 2016 scholarships are open from 1 July until 31 October
2015. For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/research/phds-and-otherresearch-degrees/scholarships-and-support .
Further Information
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Events
RMIT hosts events of interest to future students throughout the
year. For details visit bit.ly/RMIT-innovate .
Why Postgrad?
A Competitive Edge »
Employment opportunities increase by 85% after completing a postgraduate qualification.*
Increase your Earnings »
On average, a postgraduate qualification will up your long-term earning by more than 15%.
Turn Career Dreams into Reality »
Almost 50% of us feel like we’re in the wrong career^. A postgraduate qualification will allow you to follow your true passion.
*Source: Graduate Destinations Report 2012 ^Source: SEEK Education and Careers 2013
Why RMIT?
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Take your career to the next level
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Flexibility that works for you
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RMIT was ranked 79th in the world by global employers for graduate employability in the 2014 QS rankings.
40% of RMIT’s 11,700 postgraduate students study part-time with many flexible learning options.
Broaden your horizons
RMIT offers exchange opportunities at over 200 institutions across 41 countries and has students originating
from over 100 countries.
Open doors to worldwide opportunities
RMIT has over 200 research collaborations with industry and partners on every continent and graduates are
employed in more than 100 countries.
Transform the future through research
RMIT is ranked in the top five Australian universities for excellence in key research disciplines, and was awarded
more than $19 million in research funding in 2014.
Education that packs a punch for your prospects
RMIT is ranked in the world’s top 35 universities for key subject areas in the 2015 QS World University Rankings.
The information in this guide is specific
to Australian and New Zealand citizens
and permanent residents of Australia.
RMIT University
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au
Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the applicant 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.
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