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This program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the engineering disciplines that constitute the life cycle of the product automobile. It will expose you to state-of-the-art infrastructure and different work ethics, by providing you with the opportunity to carry out work experience or research projects at multi-national automotive companies worldwide. The program is international in character; it aims to provide you with advanced technical and generic capabilities which will enhance your chances of employment in the global automotive industry sector.There are two distinct and interrelated specialist automotive areas of activity in the global automotive industry sector.Automotive Design and Development includes developed automotive industries that are knowledge intensive and with high value added products and services (e.g., Australia, Germany, USA, Japan). Automotive Manufacturing Engineering Processes include emerging automotive industries where the focus is process intensive, relies on economies of scale and the pursuit of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies (e.g., China, India, Thailand).In catering for local and international students this program offers the flexibility for specialisation in either sector. It will instil in you the specialised automotive engineering skills that are currently in short supply, but are increasingly in high demand by the automotive industry.The objective of this program is to educate you as a leading professional automotive engineer who is able to:Analyse complex automotive systems and develop new systems to ensure enhanced vehicle operations Find innovative solutions from an array of possibilities through systematic problem solving and system design methodologies Analyse the automotive product from cradle to grave and adapt automotive design and manufacturing systems to deliver value for all stakeholders Conceive novel designs for challenging problems and opportunities Communicate with a wide range of key stakeholders in professional and effective manner Lead, build and work with teams with trust and respectThe program requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

Cyber security forms a vital part of organisational responsibilities. In today's networked world it is more relevant than ever. From the latest internet worm, to identity theft, the danger is no more than a mouse click away. The graduate diploma is suited to those interested in the role of a systems administrator and/or a risk analysis consultant. You will learn about wireless LAN security, the Advanced Encryption Standard, RSA, elliptic curve cryptography, smartcards, biometrics and information systems risk management. There are opportunities for internships in the cyber security industry for the students of the master degree, MC159P18 Master of Cyber Security.As a graduate of this program you will be able to apply a range of mathematical, analytical, algorithmic and computational techniques to model and critically evaluate a range of cyber security systems and processes (hardware or software based or hybrid) which operate on a diverse range of media (optical, wireless, wired), using a variety of protocols (EFTPOS, INTERNET, CCITT) in business or personal communications, keeping in mind the importance of ethical values in this service oriented field. You will be well placed to be able to perform these roles in either government or private organizations. Furthermore you will develop a capability to evolve with industry as existing information systems become more complex and more accessible to an increasing variety of users.This program is delivered on campus; some courses may be available online.Please note that GD162P18 Graduate Diploma of Cyber Security is an EXIT ONLY award from the MC159P18 Master of Cyber Security.

The Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Practice is offered as an exit point from the Master of Sustainable Practice (MC240). The Masters program is designed to meet industry demand for professionals who have expertise in sustainability issues and a qualification in the fundamentals of sustainability.The MSP suite of programs (Masters and Graduate Diploma) provides a forum for people with similar aims and questions to work together to explore solutions to sustainability problems. This program was established to meet the industry demand for professionals who have expertise in sustainability issues and a qualification in the fundamentals of sustainability.The program explores the complexities of sustainability problems by bringing together people of similar interests, but who come from a range of discipline backgrounds. It provides the opportunity for proactive learning under the guidance of a mentor (see Learning and Assessment for further details), and for you to explore your personal aspirations in the context of your career.You will learn from industry experts and fellow participants to equip yourself for professional practice in sustainability.

The Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health prepares nurses for practice as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse. The purpose of the program is derived from the Competency Standards for the Maternal and Child Health Nurse in Victoria (2010) as follows:Comply with the legistlation and common law applicable to maternal and child health nursing practice Be responsible and accountable for [their] own practice within maternal and child health nursing Maintain the rights of individuals Support and enhance maternal and child health nursing practice Monitor the health growth and development of children from birth to school age to optimise health outcomes. Promote, protect and support breast feeding Promote appropriate nutrition Promote maternal health and wellbeing Promote the role of the family in the health and development of the child. Undertake all interactions using and promoting effective communication skills Provide knowledge and implement primary health care principles Provide health promotion and health education Act to enhance the professional development of self and othersThe program is predominantly delivered on campus. However, you will experience blended learning and teaching activities that include face to face lectures and tutorial sessions and some online learning.

The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing prepares you for specialty mental health nursing practise beyond base grade roles. You will be exposed to a range of blended learning and teaching activities which include online learning, face-to-face lectures and tutorial sessions. All lectures are video recorded to enhance the flexible, multimode (on campus or external) delivery of this program. RMIT University’s discipline of nursing and midwifery is one of the oldest providers of nursing education in Australia.As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing you will be able to demonstrate advanced, evidence-based mental health nursing disciplinary knowledge, skills and their application. You will be well placed to identify and address contemporary and emerging issues that influence current and future mental health nursing practice. The development of counselling, leadership, research appraisal and scholarship capabilities are all reflected in the design of the program structure and associated learning and teaching approaches and activities.The purpose of the program is to enable you to:Discover the similarities and differences in theoretical stance and philosophical thought underpinning the various counselling approaches used in contemporary mental health practice. Demonstrate an awareness of self as a therapeutic tool when engaging in the process of individual counselling and group therapy. Explore historical and contemporary notions of mental health, mental illness and human responses to the experience of mental illness Review psychiatric classification systems of mental disorders in current use Develop professional competency in the administration of the Mental Status Examination (MSE) for individuals within the context of a culturally diverse population. Examine critically the notions of substance abuse, dual diagnosis and co-morbidity in relation to mental health nursing practice Consider the appropriate longitudinal application of Psycho-therapeutic interventions, Psychopharmacological considerations and holistic management of clients with mental illness and their families in a variety of contexts - including emergency, acute and long-term care Explore consumer and carer perspectives on contemporary classification and management of the mentally ill in relation to consumer rights, respect and dignity Examine critically the assessment processes used in assessing the mental health status of clients with mental illness. Explore the context within which contemporary nursing and health care research is undertaken. Discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of mental health nursing research and practiceYou can enrol in GD158 as a stand-alone program. Alternatively, if you are enrolled in MC268 Master of Mental Health and elect to terminate your enrolment after successful completion of Year 1 (96 credit points), you will be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (GD158).

The main objective of this program is to provide a pathway for graduate engineers and scientists, or those with an alternative acceptable qualification and significant experience in industry, to gain a postgraduate qualification in the burgeoning specialist area of sustainable energy.In line with following this objective, the program has been designed to enable you to:apply your specialist knowledge, understanding and skills obtained in this program to analyse complex sustainable energy systems and technologies. find innovative solutions from an array of possibilities through a systematic problem solving approach taking into account the economic, sociopolitical, policy and environmental context affecting sustainable energy solutions. handle business cases for sustainable energy projects professionally to deliver value for all stakeholders. conceive novel sustainable energy system designs for challenging problems. communicate with a wide range of key stakeholders in professional and effective manner. lead, build and work with teams with trust and respect. conduct research studies on a wide range of sustainable energy technologies and solutions, and breaking new grounds in this area.The program requires in-person attendance in the City Campus, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of Canvas, the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.

The Graduate Diploma of Creative Media (Film and Television Production is designed to develop your abilities to research, script and produce a film or television project, either drama, documentary or studio-based, that will expand your skill base in various aspects of production. You will be encouraged to intersect with creative practitioners from other fields and broaden your creative networks.On completion of the program you will be a reflective practitioner who can contribute creatively and responsibly to the development of the industry

The Graduate Diploma in Commerce is an early exit point for those enrolled in the Master of Commerce. The program aims to broaden knowledge and skills for students entering with a qualification in an unrelated discipline, while students from a related discipline will deepen their existing knowledge and skills.The Graduate Diploma in Commerce is an innovative postgraduate business program, which provides you with the conceptual business foundations and specialist discipline knowledge and applications necessary to work and operate effectively in a global business environment. This program provides many flexible opportunities to customise and adapt your coursework learning to match your specific interests and career aspirations or needs. The Graduate Diploma in Commerce aims to enhance and support your career in operational, managerial and consulting roles across a broad range of local and global enterprises and settings.During this program you will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences and activities that will enhance your ability to interpret business information, prioritise and analyse complex issues, and to formulate plans, strategies, options and solutions. You will participate in face to face workshops and online activities, and engage in tasks requiring critical analysis and problem solving. Working in groups and individually, you will identify and analyse a range of strategic issues, and apply theory to cases and practical problems.This program is delivered on-campus.

The Graduate Diploma in Justice and Criminology program has been designed to enhance your career opportunities in the justice sector and related fields. If you are already working in the justice industry, this program will allow you to update and extend your knowledge about the field in which you are currently employed or another related field which you may wish to move into. The program will also be particularly beneficial to you if you are new, or relatively new to the justice system, and intend a career in one of its many and varied roles.The objective of the program is to build your skills and knowledge to allow you to operate more effectively , in your profession, well grounded in theory and informed by best professional practice. The program has a strong vocational focus, which will provide you with the specialist skills and knowledge required for you to effectively perform the wide range of tasks undertaken by professionals in the justice industry, as well as a variety of other fields such as compliance, investigation, governance and human security.You will engage in critical enquiry in regard to global, national and local practices and have advanced knowledge of key concepts, debates and processes that underpin contemporary justice activities. While developing your critical thinking and research skills, you will also learn how to explore the links between evidence, intelligence and practice and develop the capacity to determine the ways in which contemporary ideas and practices enable, shape and limit the application of justice in contemporary Australia.

GD132 Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology is an exit point only from MC237 Master of Food Science and Technology.In GD132 you will acquire skills and knowledge of food processing and preservation, chemical properties of food materials, food safety, packaging and labelling, and food product and process innovation as well as other courses to support the wide range of technical positions required by the food industry.This program includes the capstone work integrated learning (WIL) course: ONPS2550 Food Product and Process Innovation where you will develop new products and / or manufacturing processess with the input of industry partners.This program requires on campus attendance. Lectures occur in the city and Bundoora campuses. All practical sessions requiring the Food Pilot Plant are based in Bundoora.