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Most of the key roles in the food industries and in food–related government bodies are held by Food Technology graduates, therefore on graduation you should be highly employable. Then, after working initially as food technologist, you can move into middle management positions where you are primarily concerned with managing production lines or processing plants. To be able to progress to top managerial positions as leaders of the food industry you need to be equipped with a stronger understanding of the business aspects of food operations. The B. Bus (Management) enables you to perform high level management analyses with a global perspective. Thus equipped with both skills you will be able to oversee development of large scale, high value-added food processing companies that have a global operational focus, making Australian manufacturing more competitive. The Bachelor of Science (Food Technology)/Bachelor of Business (Management) double degree is designed to give you both the science and management skills needed to best fulfil your changing roles in the workplace. Completing this program will help you become a skilled scientist and manager. This will put your skills in high demand, as a Food Technologist with a deep understanding of business and management practices, and as a Manager with a deep understanding of the scientific principles governing food production and safety. As a graduate of this program you will be knowledgeable in both food technology and management; skilled in food analysis and production; able to communicate with both scientists and non-scientists; able to work professionally in both scientific and managerial roles and use your skills and experience to achieve a better outcome in your workplace with strong commitment to environmental and social demands of your work. The net outcome will be a faster progression in the company and a soundly managed and more productive work place.The program provides you with critical and broad ranging studies to enable you to enter graduate positions in administration and management. You will have the opportunity to develop the required knowledge and outcomes to operate successfully in contemporary environments. You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the core areas of management in a diverse range of political, social, environmental and economic contexts.In undertaking the program you will actively explore and apply management theory through problem-based and work-relevant activities which may include face-to-face, online, self-directed, collaborative and individual learning experience and is delivered on-campus.In the final year of the program, the capstone experience course BUSM4546 Management in Practice provides the culmination of the knowledge, skills and applied work practice experiences that prepare you to transit in the business world, and ONPS 2496 Product Development gives you experience in developing or reverse engineering a food product.On successful completion of the program, you will be able to work within a wide range of organisations and industries in varied roles, and career entry positions, such as business administration, management consulting and strategy analysis. The program will provide you with a basis for further development of your knowledge and skills in management, and for further study in business and management.The courses in this program are taught face to face. For the first 3 semesters, the courses are in the city campus of RMIT, while in the later semesters, the Food Technology courses are taught at the Bundoora campus in order to access the state of the art food processing pilot plant.

This double degree program has been designed to meet the current and future needs of managers and leaders in the aviation industry.Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)The objectives of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) program are to:provide you with a broad, coherent and detailed body of knowledge and theory related to the global aviation industry develop your skills to critically review and analyse all aspects of the aviation industry prepare you to work individually and in teams to solve aviation industry problems produce graduates that can communicate professionally to diverse aviation industry stakeholdersThe program will prepare you for employment in a range of operational management and planning roles. These include roles in areas such as:airline operations planning and management airline maintenance management and supervision airport landside operations airport airside operations airport planning and management aviation safety management airline strategies, finance, and traffic data human factors concepts and applicationsThe program will give you a general awareness of the aviation industry, enabling you to comprehensively appreciate the environment in which you are working. The program enables you to bring together the appreciation and skills developed to demonstrate breadth and depth of thinking and capacity to solve real problems in the aviation workplace.The program includes the capstone course AERO2431 Aviation Industry Project which is intended to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a project focusing on a real-world aviation industry problem or issue and where you are able apply your critical thinking, judgment, problem-solving skills, and industry knowledge. The project is supervised by an RMIT University staff member and/or an industry-based expert.Bachelor of Business (Management)The Bachelor of Business (Management) program provides you with critical and broad ranging studies to enable you to enter graduate positions in administration and management. The program provides you with opportunities to develop the required knowledge and outcomes to operate successfully in contemporary environments. You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the core areas of management in a diverse range of political, social, environmental and economic contexts.This program will actively explore and apply management theory through problem-based and work-relevant activities which may include face-to-face, online, self-directed, collaborative and individual learning experience and is delivered on-campus.The capstone experience course BUSM4546 Management in Practice provides the culmination of the knowledge, skills and applied work practice experiences that prepare you to transit into business world.On successful completion of the program, you will be able to work within a wide range of organisations and industries in varied roles, and career entry positions, such as business administration, management consulting and strategy analysis. The program will provide you with a basis for further development of your knowledge and skills in management, and for further study in business and management.The 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. The program is primarily delivered face-to-face at the city campus.

The objectives of the Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) are designed to equip its graduates with the necessary skills, responsibilities and capabilities to function in global communities as registered chiropractors. The prime objective of this program is to produce RMIT graduates who are registrable as chiropractors in Australia. The key to achieving this is the maintenance and enhancement of a program that meets or exceeds the applicable Accreditation Standards.The program is designed as a holistic, integrated five-year sequence, which will skill you for entry into the Chiropractic profession. It is not possible to exit the program with a single three year degree in either Health or Applied Science. As an RMIT chiropractor, you will be a technologically articulate generalist healthcare worker, predictive and preventive in a holistic manner who will contribute to improving and enhancing the overall health, wellbeing and quality of life of your patients. You will be a team-player within the health care system and highly regarded as expert in the assessment and management of functional articulation disordersof the musculoskeletal system for the specific purpose of achieving optimal function. In promoting good mechanical health as an essential component of good general health you will engage in daily health promotion enhanced by supportive measures such as exercise, nutrition and advice on healthy living.The course REHA2240 Chiropractic Clinical Practice 4 is a capstone experience in which you will integrate and apply all your prior skills and knowledge as you make the transition from student to work-ready graduate. You will undertake supervised clinical practice in a chiropractic clinic dealing with typical and atypical clinical presentations and undertake reflective case mix analysis.

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with the foundation knowledge and clinical skills to safely and competently undertake general osteopathic practice. It is designed to integrate foundation and clinical sciences with clinical skills and application in a five-year, sequenced course structure. The program also provides a basis for further education and research in health related fields.You will be exposed to both real life and simulated clinical scenarios through the program, allowing you the opportunity to explore, integrate, and apply academic and practical knowledge. This activity is facilitated, supervised, and assessed by AHPRA registered practitioners. Work integrated learning opportunities are provided via the RMIT Health Sciences Clinic and/or similar clinical facilities.The capstone course REHA2225 - Osteopathic Practice Portfolio, undertaken in Semester 2 of your final year of study, prepares you for your transition to professional life, and is a culmination of prior osteopathic academic, clinical, and professional learning and experience.Courses within the program utilise multi-modal delivery methods such as face-to-face, online, and blended delivery. The program requires on campus attendance. Enrolment is full-time only. There are no options for part-time enrolment. The integrated nature of the program means that it is not possible to exit with a single three year degree in either Health or Applied Science.

The overall objective of the Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) double degree program is to prepare you to become a professionally competent and responsible Chinese Medicine practitioner who is eligible to be registered by the CMRB/CMBA. The Program also aims to provide you with the qualifications necessary to become a member of Chinese medicine professional associations.The program is designed as a holistic, integrated five-year sequence, which will skill you for entry into the Chinese Medicine profession. It is not possible to exit the program with a single three year degree in either Health or Applied Science.The final year of the program prepares you for employment with capstone courses COTH2129 Supervised Clinical Practice 2 and COTH2042 Clinical Internship.This combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, clinical experience and recognised qualifications aims to prepare you for a career in Chinese medicine which may involve independent practice, employment in a multi-discipline health care clinic, teaching and/or research.You will be provided with opportunities to employ the knowledge and skills in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine that you acquire from this program in clinical practice at the RMIT Teaching Clinic. In addition, during the internship you will experience practice in a public hospital in China and acquire skills in the management of a wide range of disorders. Fluency in the Chinese language is not a requirement for this Internship practicum.This program is offered in face-to-face mode (on campus), with support for flexible learning where appropriate.

This HRM program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to develop a successful career. The program will prepare you to be ready to work in a variety of career options as a HR professional as it combines theory with practical application to be relevant and linked in to the everyday work environment. The HRM program will encourage you to develop and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills, to access and analyse information and improve your capacity to effectively communicate in oral and written forms. The program will encourage you to be a lifelong learner that seeks to engage in ethical practices in your professional and personal life, and to value social equity and cultural diversity.This industry focused major is accredited by the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI). The course aims to prepare students to meet standards of professional excellence with knowledge and skills that are recognized in Australia and overseas, and make you a competitive job seeker in the HR profession.The program will enable you to engage in a critical manner to the challenges and opportunities associated with the management of people and the contemporary challenges employees, managers and organisations face in the workplace. You will engage with industry experts and establish lasting collaborative networks.In the final year of the program, the HR major concludes in a capstone course. The capstone course BUSM4693 Future of Work (12 credit points) provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge, skills, and imagination and to put in place practical experience that prepares you to transit into the world of business, work and community as an aware global citizen.Successful completion of the program will assist you to obtain employment in a wide variety of organisational settings in occupations such as human resources advisor, health and safety officer, trade unions, recruitment, rewards and remuneration advisor, employee relation consultant and learning and development officer.The program is available for on-campus study only.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) focuses on the education and care of children from birth to 8 in a range of early childhood settings. This program provides you with professional learning to foster positive development and learning in infants, toddlers and preschool aged children. Emphasis is given to developing partnerships with families of young children and collaborating with other professionals in supporting young children in their development and learning. In your final year of study you will undertake a research project in a capstone course (TCHE 2536 Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education). This capstone course is the culmination of your learning and requires you to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous years of your program.You will develop competence in pedagogical approaches through professional experience, projects and other practical learning experiences and make links with theory and practice drawn from both Australian and international contexts and research.Upon completion of this program, you will be a professional practitioner possessing broad knowledge and skills to address children's developmental and learning needs, including those with special needs, in inclusive settings. You will understand children and diversity, and be able to collaborate with colleagues, families and community. You will be a competent advocator, researcher and communicator in early childhood education and care. You will be able to plan, assess, manage and lead quality education programs for young children and families.Upon graduation, you will be eligible for employment in a diverse range of early childhood organisations, both locally and internationally, and other government agencies.

The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) offers you a practice-based arts degree focused on the production of creative work within a range of theoretical frameworks. It is a degree where upon graduation, you will be confident practising your particular writing craft within a context of research and scholarship, in order to undertake professional work as well as further learning.This program uses a variety of learning and teaching approaches including guest lectures, face-to-face learning, case studies, reflective learning, workshops and opportunities for participating in, and leading seminars. You will develop your skills and expertise as a creative writer, immersed in a community of creative writers and thinkers. You will be surrounded by writers of different levels and experience, led by skilled industry practitioners and published authors. You will learn to employ and stretch your imagination, exercise critical thinking and creative judgment, develop intellectual independence, all within a sound understanding of the field in order to further your own writing practice. You will become an adaptable creative professional able to adjust to constantly changing environments.In your third year you will have the opportunity to write and develop a major piece of writing in your chosen form under the guidance of experienced staff and in the company of your colleague student writers. During this final year, you will also have the opportunity to do an internship to develop your career path, make connections with industry, further your own artistic and professional ambitions, establish networks of professional relationships to maximise employment opportunities upon graduation.Successful completion of this degree is a pathway for further learning such as an honours degree. Typically, employment opportunities exist in three broad areas: writing for publication in print and new media; writing for screenplay and script development; writing for and about education and other research fields. There are increasing opportunities arising in convergent media platforms through interactivity, games and apps as well as emerging opportunities for self-employment and publication through ebooks, zines and the net. There are also career opportunities resulting from emerging trends such as boutique publishing, and the potential for you to be self-employed as creative writers and freelance practitioners.Graduates of this program have won prizes, become published authors of novels, screenplays, short works, articles, reviews and poetry. They have become event managers, editors, been employed by various forms of print media and the net, and have become journalists working in the creative arts, as well as professional writers. Some have gone on to do further study, including Honours, Graduate Diplomas, or coursework Masters.

Landscape Architecture is positioned as an urban laboratory and engages with the urban condition to generate futures for an urbanizing world through the medium of design.The three-year Bachelor of Design program is designed to equip you with broad and coherent skills and applied knowledge for designing landscapes in complex urban and non-urban environments. Upon completion of the program you will be able to utilize a wide array of abilities and skills as well as cognitive and creative knowledge of landscape architecture to enable you to position your ideas of landscape architecture both in the discipline and a broader context. This knowledge will enable you to utilize design tools and methods in relation to the creation of socially, culturally and environmentally inclusive domains.

This program prepares you to solve business problems in the global marketplace and understand complexity in operations, logistics and supply chain industries. A broad-based curriculum in the program covers the design and management of supply chain practices such as inventory planning, procurement, production operations, transportation, distribution, warehousing, retail services, global logistics and supply chain technologies.The types of learning experience in the program may include: lectures, tutorials, assignments, site-visits, industrial guest lectures, collaborative projects and activities. Assessment may include examinations, essays, reports, oral presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.The final year of the program includes two capstone courses: OMGT1053 Supply Chain Management Strategy, and OMGT1039 Operations Management. This capstone experience will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on and consolidate your theoretical and practical learning in this program.After successfully completing the program you will be eligible to work as a professional in a number of industrial sectors including: aviation, automobile, computing, manufacturing, mining, retailing, shipping, global, transport, distribution and warehousing. Job functions include procurement, inventory planning, operations management, operations research, and event organisations in both private and public sectors.This program is available for on-campus study.