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The number of discounted places being offered in response to the COVID-19 Higher Education Relief package for the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies has been reached and applications for discounted and full fee places have closed for Semester 2 2020.If you're seeking a shorter period of study than that required for the Master of Education (Educational Management and Leadership) degree, you should consider this program. You can still choose to complete your certificate with units of study that suit your interests, or specialise in Educational Management and Leadership.Subject to meeting progression requirements in the graduate certificate, you may apply to transfer to the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies or the Master of Education. The course does not provide a recognised teaching qualification but is part of the broader postgraduate educational studies program for leaders and future leaders of dynamic and innovative education.

Love travel, people and the thought of a career that can take you all around the world? Whether you are already working in the hotel sector or looking to make a career change, this course will develop your skills and enhance your career prospects in a dynamic, global industry.Delivered at the Hotel School, our unique partnership with Mulpha Australia, this course covers theory and practices within the industry, finance, management and communication, as well as food, beverage and accommodation operations.Southern Cross has been rated No.1 in NSW for full time employment in Tourism, Hospitality, Personal Services, Sport and Recreation (Good Universities Guide 2020).This course is also a pathway to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management.All applicants for The Hotel School are selected on their individual merit. While recent academic performance or professional experience is used as an indicator of ability to undertake studies at a tertiary level, applicants will also be invited to an interview as part of the final application process.

The role of the primary health care and general practice nurse is expanding and evolving. In line with current health reforms, nurses now occupy positions of advanced practice and leadership in primary care settings.Our Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Nursing is designed for busy registered nurses who want access to further professional development.Through studies in primary health care practice and philosophy, managing chronic and complex health conditions, clinical reasoning and assessment, you gain skills and experience in the particular world of primary health care, consolidating their clinical and professional knowledge. In bringing you up-to-date with the latest clinical and professional initiatives, this course recognises, supports and broadens the important contribution that nurses make in our communities.It's also a stepping stone to further postgraduate study, research, advanced practice nursing or to the role of Nurse Practitioner in primary health care.The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030. This year we are joining the WHO in celebrating the Year of the Nurse and Midwife 2020, by sharing the stories and successes of the Southern Cross nursing and midwifery community.

The Diploma of Commerce provides an introduction to general business studies. This program introduces you to fundamental knowledge and concepts in business, and develops your technical skills in areas such as business computing and business statistics. This program is equivalent to the first year of undergraduate business degrees and will facilitate articulation into the second year of undergraduate programs offered by the College of Business.This program provides opportunities to solve real business problems through structured activities such as workshops and projects. You will develop your knowledge and skills by attending lectures and tutorials, keeping reflective journals, taking in-class tests, writing reports and participating in class discussions.The Diploma of Commerce provides you with various opportunities to develop skills for direct work outcomes as well as facilitate transition to further education through embedded business communication and academic learning skills. Career opportunities for graduates exist in both public and private business sectors, small and large enterprises and across a wide range of industries.This program is available for on-campus study.* Accelerated Delivery - 3 months in October 2020, and 5 months in Semester 1 2021

FlexiTrack is a university enabling course that qualifies you to apply directly for any undergraduate degree at Murdoch University that requires a Selection Rank of 70. See what courses you could be eligible for.The course is fully online and provides an adult learning environment in which you can develop effective study habits and learning strategies; the tuition needed to develop your academic skills to an undergraduate level; assistance to explore an undergraduate degree program that matches your aspirations; and a network of peer and academic support at Murdoch University.FlexiTrack is open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents, as well as people who have arrived in Australia under a Humanitarian or Refugee program.Course datesThe dates below run over a 10-week teaching period. The mode of study you choose (intensive, full-time or part-time) will determine how many units you complete within a 10-week period, and the course duration.Monday 17 February – Friday 24 April, 2020 (teaching period: AU4) Monday 27 April – Friday 3 July, 2020 (teaching period: AW1) Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September, 2020 (teaching period: WSP1) Monday 21 September – Friday 27 November, 2020 (teaching period: SS5) Monday 30 November 2020 – Friday 5 February, 2021 (teaching period: SUM2)Teaching periods for 2021 are being finalised and will be published shortly.

OnTrack Sprint is an intensive 4-week enabling course that qualifies you to apply directly for any undergraduate degree at Murdoch University requiring a Selection Rank of 70 or less. See what courses you could be eligible for.The course provides an adult learning environment in which you can:develop effective study habits and learning strategies access tuition to develop your academic skills to an undergraduate level build a network of peer and academic support at Murdoch University.OnTrack Sprint is open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, as well as people who have arrived in Australia under a humanitarian or refugee program. To be eligible for the Semester 1, 2020 intake, you must have completed Year 12 in the past 18 months.Course datesSemester 1: Monday 13 January – Friday 7 February, 2020

OnTrack is a 14-week university enabling course that qualifies you to apply directly for any undergraduate degree at Murdoch University that has a Selection Rank of 70. See what courses you could be eligible for.On Track will provide you with a supportive adult learning environment in which you can develop effective study habits and learning strategies as well as the tuition needed to develop your academic skills to an undergraduate level. You will be given assistance to explore an undergraduate degree program that matches your aspirations and a network of peer and academic support at Murdoch University.OnTrack is open to Australian or New Zealand citizens, Permanent Residents or holders of a Humanitarian Visa.Course datesSemester 1: Monday 24 February – Friday 19 June, 2020 Semester 2: Monday 22 July – Friday 20 November, 2020

If you’re passionate about a profession that focuses on keeping people moving and helping to improve quality of life, this postgraduate course will give you the qualification you need to register as an accredited Exercise Physiologist.Develop, implement and manage physical activity and behavioural programs for healthy clients and clients living with a range of chronic conditions, as you explore how exercise can improve health and wellbeing.Learn about the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs to help prevent and manage chronic diseases and injury, and have a unique opportunity to fill the void between acute care and long-term management of people living with health conditions.This course will extend your knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, following on from completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree. You’ll be able to apply this knowledge to a range of clinical populations.Note – this course is not accepting applications for the following study periods in 2019: Trimester 2, Semester 2 and Trimester 3. Apply now to study Clinical Exercise Physiology in Trimester 1, starting 13 January 2020.5 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology at MurdochThe discipline of exercise science at Murdoch University is ranked in the top 100 in the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments (2017-2018). Build your skills in a supportive learning environment. This is a capped course, with selective intake and smaller class sizes that will allow you to work closely with lecturers and benefit from their skills and experience. Gain practical experience working within public and private health care settings. Learn in purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation and strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track. Develop hands-on experience working alongside health professionals and accredited Exercise Physiologists with a year-long industry placement.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:neuromuscular rehabilitation assessment and techniques metabolic condition diagnosis, prevention and rehabilitation cardiopulmonary assessment and rehabilitation the role of exercise in various clinical populations research skills in clinical exercise physiology.Your careerPursue a variety of roles in both public and private health care environments, sports academies, institutes of sports, sports science labs and professional and amateur sporting clubs. When combined with your undergraduate Exercise Science degree, careers could include:Accredited Exercise Physiologist Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist Sports Development Officer Strength and Conditioning Coach Sport and Recreation Officer.You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions.Professional recognitionUpon successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. A benefit of this accreditation is you are eligible for both Medicare and Private Health Rebates.

Across all businesses and industries, the one thing that makes an organisation stand out from others is the people behind it.This coursework degree will allow you to plan and manage an organisation's teams to align with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives. You’ll explore what fosters a productive and sustainable workplace culture, and apply the new technologies and innovative HR solutions you learn.You’ll boost your HR expertise with new skills in talent management, performance management and people analytics.9 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management at MurdochUse avatars and virtual reality (VR) to prepare you for real life HR experiences such as interviews, conflict resolution and more. We are the first university in Australia to introduce VR in this way. We have received a 5-star rating for student support and learner engagement in our business and management programs. Source: The Good Universities Guide 2019 Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements. Most of our classes take place after work hours during the week, starting after 4.30pm, or on weekends. Take advantage of free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and data analysis, ethics, how to run surveys, and research as a postgraduate student. Be taught by leading academics who have worked as consultants across many industries including healthcare, IT, aged care, banking, and education. You’ll also learn through industry guest lectures and work on real projects with industry. Put theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. Have you already completed our Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management? The units you’ve completed will count towards this course, so you can graduate with a Graduate Diploma with just 8 more units. Looking to continue on and complete a Master? Once you have completed the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management it will only take you 12 months to complete a Master of Human Resources Management.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:industrial relations and employment law talent behaviour and management human capital development people analytics and decision-making.Your careerBy 2022, it’s expected there will be 89,000 new management jobs in Australia*. A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. *Source: Job Outlook WA Government 2019Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to.Careers could include:People and Culture Manager HR Specialist Senior People Advisor Human Resources Business Partner.You’ll graduate with in-demand management skills, specialising in developing strategies to attract, retain, develop, engage and reward a capable workforce.Professional recognitionThis course has met the criteria for course accreditation and is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee.Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.

The health industry is changing rapidly. Change is driven by an ageing population, greater consumer expectations, digital and technological disruption, the burden of chronic diseases and a growing focus on data and privacy.This course is designed for recent graduates, those who may be exploring a new career in the health sector, and clinical practitioners looking for an administration, policy and leadership career pathway.You can take advantage of our expertise in health research and teaching, with the opportunity to be taught by leading experts while connecting with industry employers at a local, national and international level.You can choose to specialise in the areas of: health administration and leadership, evaluation and policy, or health informatics and analytics. You can also take a non-specialised approach for a broader and tailored pathway.5 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Health Administration, Policy and Leadership at MurdochStudy on your own terms. Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. (If you’re an international student you’ll need to study full-time) In some specialisations, this course can be completed intensively over seven months. Get involved in free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and analysing data, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student. Get support from course advisors and academic staff along your postgraduate journey – and be taught by experienced academics and senior health leaders. Looking to continue on and complete a Master in as little as 18 months? We offer a 1.5 year Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership where you can use the units you’ve already completed in this course as credit.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:health economics and finance strategic leadership and management health policy and governance policy research and evaluation organisational behaviour and management health analytics and informatics.Your careerHealth is one of Australia’s largest industries, with more than one million people employed nationally. It is also our largest single employment sector here in WA, with an extra 798,000 healthcare jobs expected to become available by 2025. Source: Job Outlook Professional 2018Careers could include:Health Manager Project Evaluation/Administration or Policy Officer Finance Officer / Chief Finance Officer Health Business Analyst Health Information Officer.This course supports the growing demand for health service professionals nationally and internationally in medical associations, consultancy firms, insurance companies, medical technology firms and agencies, hospitals, advisory boards, government departments, and non-government organisations with a health focus.