Master of International Development
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Master of International Development is designed to provide you with specialised theoretical knowledge and advanced professional capabilities for effective practice in the international development field.
You will gain practical insights into the nature of international development work and discover how theory and ideology shape international development as a field of professional practice and scholarship.You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse and engage with the complexities that emerge from the intersection of cultures and socio-political settings, and apply approaches to development planning and policy.
You will be able to interpret issues, confidently lead others and provide informed insights into future directions of development policy in a variety of levels in public and private spheres.
Through a combination of core and elective courses you will examine the uneven distribution of human wellbeing, social opportunity and economic wealth across the globe.You may select up to six electives in development practice, giving you specialist skills and knowledge in areas including humanitarian assistance, gender, peace-building, sustainability, justice, human rights, communication, management and languages.
Alternatively, you may select electives that give you broad capabilities relevant to this diverse sector.A capstone experience based on an individually negotiated project or a minor thesis will enable you to synthesize and integrate your knowledge, connect theory and practice as well as demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.
The program provides the research skill base for you to engage in further learning in a research degree and life-long learning skills to enable you to confidently contribute to an industry that is fraught with complexity and dilemma.You are able to complete the program fully face to face, online or a blend of both modes.On completion of the program you will be able to work in professional senior level roles in local community-based organisations, international non-governmental organisations, networks, government agencies and multi-lateral bodies, like the United Nations.
You will have unique insights into the dynamics of change around the world, especially in the developing world and in struggling or marginalised communities in the developed world.
Structure
Year One of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Governance | 12 | POLI1099 | City Campus |
| Theories of Development | 12 | HUSO2074 | City Campus |
| Learning and Participation in Development | 12 | HUSO2158 | City Campus |
| International Project Management: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | 12 | HUSO2159 | City Campus |
| Gender in Development | 12 | HUSO2085 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| International NGOs, civil society and development | 12 | HUSO2096 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Development Economics | 12 | HUSO2173 | City Campus |
| Research Strategies - Social Sciences | 12 | HUSO2079 | City Campus |
| Inter-Cultural Practices | 12 | HUSO2378 | City Campus |
| International Development Fieldwork Methods | 12 | HUSO2430 | City Campus |
| International Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance | 12 | SOCU2234 | City Campus |
| Children in Development and Humanitarian Practice | 12 | HUSO2419 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Intervention and Security in an Age of Crisis | 12 | POLI1113 | City Campus |
| Migrants in Transition: Migration, Displacement and Mobility | 12 | HUSO2420 | City Campus |
Complete Two (2) Courses from any of the Program Options listed at the end of this program structure.
ANDYear Two of Program
Complete the following Two (2) Course:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Ethics for Development | 12 | HUSO2347 | City Campus |
| International Development Research | 24 | HUSO2346 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| International NGOs, civil society and development | 12 | HUSO2096 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Development Economics | 12 | HUSO2173 | City Campus |
| Research Strategies - Social Sciences | 12 | HUSO2079 | City Campus |
| Inter-Cultural Practices | 12 | HUSO2378 | City Campus |
| International Development Fieldwork Methods | 12 | HUSO2430 | City Campus |
| International Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance | 12 | SOCU2234 | City Campus |
| Children in Development and Humanitarian Practice | 12 | HUSO2419 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Intervention and Security in an Age of Crisis | 12 | POLI1113 | City Campus |
| Migrants in Transition: Migration, Displacement and Mobility | 12 | HUSO2420 | City Campus |
Select and Complete Four (4) Courses from any of the Program Options listed at the end of this program structure:
ANDProgram Option Courses:
Conflict and Peace-Building
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing Peace and Ending Violence | 12 | POLI1114 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Intervention and Security in an Age of Crisis | 12 | POLI1113 | City Campus |
| Migrants in Transition: Migration, Displacement and Mobility | 12 | HUSO2420 | City Campus |
| Inter-Cultural Practices | 12 | HUSO2378 | City Campus |
| Terrorism and Society | 12 | POLI1060 | City Campus |
Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Assistance | 12 | SOCU2234 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Futures | 12 | HUSO2432 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Intervention and Security in an Age of Crisis | 12 | POLI1113 | City Campus |
| Children in Development and Humanitarian Practice | 12 | HUSO2419 | City Campus |
| Migrants in Transition: Migration, Displacement and Mobility | 12 | HUSO2420 | City Campus |
| Humanitarian Practice | 12 | HUSO2177 | City Campus |
| Post Disaster Project Management | 12 | BUIL1268 | City Campus |
| Shelter and Settlements in Disasters and Development | 12 | ARCH1431 | City Campus |
Gender and Development
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender Practice in Development | 12 | HUSO2070 | City Campus |
| Human Trafficking | 12 | HUSO2197 | City Campus |
| Women and International Justice | 12 | HUSO2256 | City Campus |
Global Justice
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Law for Development | 12 | HUSO2320 | City Campus |
| Human Trafficking | 12 | HUSO2197 | City Campus |
| Governance and Democracy in Development | 12 | HUSO2073 | City Campus |
| Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 12 | HUSO2224 | City Campus |
| Women and International Justice | 12 | HUSO2256 | City Campus |
| Border Security | 12 | JUST2301 | City Campus |
| International Policing | 12 | JUST2247 | City Campus |
Culture and Communication
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter-Cultural Practices | 12 | HUSO2378 | City Campus |
| International Perspective on Community Development | 12 | HUSO2263 | City Campus |
| Communication for Social Change | 12 | COMM2083 | City Campus |
| Stakeholder Relations and Emergent Media | 12 | COMM1107 | City Campus |
| Communication Design for Social Change | 12 | GRAP2563 | City Campus |
| Communication Management: Theory and Practice | 12 | COMM1123 | City Campus |
Human Rights and Advocacy
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Advocacy and Social Action | 12 | HUSO2069 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Applied Human Rights | 12 | HUSO2286 | City Campus |
| Children in Development and Humanitarian Practice | 12 | HUSO2419 | City Campus |
| Applied Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples | 12 | HUSO2295 | City Campus |
| Policy Making and Indigenous Peoples | 12 | POLI1112 | City Campus |
Sustainability and Poverty Alleviation
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Development Economics | 12 | HUSO2173 | City Campus |
| Global Trade and Sustainable Development: Discourse, Politics and Practice | 12 | HUSO2171 | City Campus |
| Microenterprise and Development | 12 | HUSO2067 | City Campus |
| Assessing Progress in Developing Countries | 12 | HUSO2080 | City Campus |
| Urbanisation Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region | 12 | ARCH1265 | City Campus |
| Health Issues in Development | 12 | HUSO2072 | City Campus |
Leadership and Management
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| International NGOs, civil society and development | 12 | HUSO2096 | City Campus |
| Managing Across Cultures | 12 | BUSM3127 | City Campus |
| Leadership and Management | 12 | BUSM1530 | City Campus |
| Business and Government in the Global Context | 12 | BUSM3886 | City Campus |
| Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law | 12 | BUSM4136 | City Campus |
Applied Language
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese 1 | 12 | LANG1067 | City Campus |
| Chinese 2 | 12 | LANG1172 | City Campus |
| Chinese 3 | 12 | LANG1215 | City Campus |
| Chinese 4 | 12 | LANG1216 | City Campus |
| Chinese 5 | 12 | LANG1217 | City Campus |
| Chinese 6 | 12 | LANG1218 | City Campus |
| Chinese Language and Society | 12 | LANG1246 | City Campus |
| Chinese Language in Context | 12 | LANG1248 | City Campus |
| French 1 | 12 | LANG1176 | City Campus |
| French 2 | 12 | LANG1183 | City Campus |
| French 3 | 12 | LANG1187 | City Campus |
| French 4 | 12 | LANG1197 | City Campus |
| French 5 | 12 | LANG1250 | City Campus |
| French 6 | 12 | LANG1252 | City Campus |
| French Language and Society | 12 | LANG1292 | City Campus |
| French Language in Context | 12 | LANG1293 | City Campus |
| Italian 1 | 12 | LANG1174 | City Campus |
| Italian 2 | 12 | LANG1175 | City Campus |
| Japanese 1 | 12 | LANG1169 | City Campus |
| Japanese 2 | 12 | LANG1171 | City Campus |
| Japanese 3 | 12 | LANG1253 | City Campus |
| Japanese 4 | 12 | LANG1256 | City Campus |
| Japanese 5 | 12 | LANG1257 | City Campus |
| Japanese 6 | 12 | LANG1258 | City Campus |
| Japanese Language and Society | 12 | LANG1296 | City Campus |
| Japanese Language in Context | 12 | LANG1297 | City Campus |
| Spanish 1 | 12 | LANG1177 | City Campus |
| Spanish 2 | 12 | LANG1179 | City Campus |
| Spanish 3 | 12 | LANG1185 | City Campus |
| Spanish 4 | 12 | LANG1201 | City Campus |
| Spanish 5 | 12 | LANG1208 | City Campus |
| Spanish 6 | 12 | LANG1210 | City Campus |
| Spanish Language and Society | 12 | LANG1294 | City Campus |
| Spanish Language in Context | 12 | LANG1295 | City Campus |
| Chinese for Professional Communication | 12 | LANG1291 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or significant work experience or professional practice.
For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.
English language requirements
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Learning outcomes
The program has been designed to prepare you to work in complex, global contexts. You will be able to make strategic decisions about your practice and leadership in international development. You will demonstrate a collaborative and professionally informed approach to your work.
As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
- critically reflect on socio-cultural diversity and values, world systems and the benefits of local and global development practices for communities engaged in development processes
- determine and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility in your professional practice in international development
- critically analyse, synthesize and reflect on personal awareness and lived experience, theories and practices of development, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice in the discipline
- professionally communicate propositions, processes and outcomes relating to international development to address specialist and non-specialist audiences
- provide leadership within your discipline as well as collaborate with others
- use appropriate research methods to design and execute substantial projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorize about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge area
- critically reflect on the causes and impacts of poverty in global contexts and to evaluate the theories and practice of development institutions
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