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Product Managers are responsible for the end to end development and improvement of products that solve current and future market needs. This is a highly multi-disciplinary occupation, with responsibilities spanning capability and knowledge areas such as leadership, business and strategy, customer experience and design, operations and process, and sales and marketing.Over the duration of this program you will participate in a variety of learning experiences which are designed to support you in developing skills as a Product Management graduate. While digital products will be emphasised, the focus is on developing the core product management skills and knowledge transferable across all product management roles. The curriculum incorporates: product and business strategy, customer experience and design, product development and operations, and leadership, particularly in digital contexts. In addition, you have access to RMIT Online’s Future Skills short courses as part of your study in a related area to further deepen your product management acumen. These Future Skills short courses are part of the learning experience within the courses which comprise of the program structure.Learning and teaching approaches for this program may include webinars, problem-based learning and case studies. Activities and tasks are designed to facilitate theory application and peer learning in a collaborative, open manner using online tools such as Slack and interactive discussion forums. All assessable activities will be project based to enable you to graduate with a portfolio of projects as evidence of your learning.The program will prepare you to work as a Product Manager in a wide range of industries, government and non-government organisations.This program is available for online study only.

When investigating crimes, garments and household textiles can hold critical information that can only be revealed through applying knowledge and skills of textile forensic science.The Graduate Certificate in Textiles (Forensics) program has been designed for professionals such as forensic investigators, police, forensic scientists, insurance investigators, and judicial authorities who want to develop specialised knowledge and technical skills in textile fibre identification and forensic textile examination. The program will provide you with training in scientific textile testing and analysis of fibres, fabrics, garment, constructions, textile damage and degradation, and methods of textile colouration.The program is offered on campus in face-to-face mode of delivery. You will experience a variety of interactive learning and teaching approaches, both face to face and online, that include: problem-based learning; case-study methods; workshop sessions, online forums and team-based activities to plan, produce and deliver textile forensic investigation reports.On completion of the program you will have specialised textile knowledge to lead, manage and undertake textile examinations in a range of forensic contexts.

The Graduate Certificate in Fashion (Entrepreneurship) provides you with an introduction to the capabilities, knowledge, and confidence to create your own fashion enterprise and/or build a career within the global fashion industry.Fashion entrepreneurs provide leadership while continuously questioning the status quo to create added value. This Graduate Certificate will develop your skills as an entrepreneurial thinker, to recognise opportunities, be resourceful, passionate and understand your capacity within the dynamic fashion environment.Entrepreneurs ‘learn-by-doing’ and this graduate certificate encourages you to take charge of your own learning via authentic industry practice. You will develop an applied and theoretical perspective to fashion entrepreneurship while networking with entrepreneurs and leaders in the fashion industry.Upon graduation, you will have gained an understanding of the fashion system and contemporary fashion entrepreneurship practices within it. You will have acquired business skills and knowledge enabling you to develop a fashion venture or work collaboratively to plan and produce projects for a fashion business.The Graduate Certificate in Fashion (Entrepreneurship) offers you a flexible structure depending on your prior experience and knowledge. If your previous qualification is within the discipline of fashion and/or textiles, your pathway is via the introductory business course options. If your background is from any other undergraduate discipline, your pathway takes you through courses offering a fundamental overview of the fashion system.The courses offered in this program are delivered face-to-face in Brunswick.

Accident investigation is a systematic process whereby safety deficiencies are identified, and adequate recommendations are put in place with an aim to prevent incidents and accidents in transport systems. Accidents are often a consequence of a combination of diverse contributory factors in the context of complex systems. The investigation process requires highly experienced professionals with a good balance of both technical and managerial skills. This is a specialist area which enables professionals working on transport safety related roles across the transport sector to plan, manage and participate in the accident investigation process of air, rail and marine vehicles and associated systems. The skills and competencies provided by this program are relevant to a broad range of professionals across the transport sector, including operators, regulators and infrastructure managers.In the Graduate Certificate in Transport Safety Investigation program, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of topics which are key to the role of an accident investigator, enabling you to participate in the main phases of an investigation, namely evidence collection, evidence examination and the analysis and elaboration of a final report. The objectives of this program are to give you the fundamental knowledge required to conduct or manage a transport accident investigation. Upon completion of this program you will be able to:analyse complex technical and managerial assets in a transport system environment, and develop solutions resorting to multidisciplinary technical and scientific knowledge to ensure problem-free operations; find tailor-made solutions from an array of possibilities through systematic problem solving and technological systems design methodologies operating in the transport industry; communicate with a wide range of key industry stakeholders in professional and effective manner; build, lead and work with teams with trust and respect; achieve results in an industry characterised by a high level of regulations and complexity of operational scenarios with fast-paced evolution of associated technologies.This program will be delivered face-to-face at the Melbourne city campus. Some laboratory activities may require travel to Bundoora campus.

This program will develop the practical skills and conceptual knowledge required to respond to and prevent domestic and family violence in a wide range of professional settings. You will build a foundation for understanding and analysing the social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental dimensions of domestic and family violence in Australia and internationally.The program enables you to apply human rights and social justice frameworks, as well as key case and risk management principles, to design responses to domestic and family violence. You will develop a breadth of knowledge and skills in areas including responding to disclosures of violence, victim intake, risk assessment, referral protocols, and case management, as well as primary prevention program design and implementation. You will investigate the links between individual, community and societal level factors in contributing to domestic and family violence, as well as underlying causes such as gender and intersecting inequalities.By selecting from specialist electives, you have the option of further developing specific expertise in key roles such as family violence case management, research and policy advocacy, or primary prevention of violence against women. Throughout the program you will integrate and synthesise your knowledge, connect theory to practice and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and team work.The program is offered on campus through a combination of online and face to face delivery modes, which will allow you some flexibility to tailor your learning. As a graduate you can expect to work within Australia in local, state or federal government agencies, non-government organisations, and consultancies. Employment can be found in similar sectors in other countries or in international aid and development organisations.As a Graduate Certificate, this program is exempt from the University policy requirement to provide a capstone course. However, the provision of an program option provides you with the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and learning in a preferred area.

The Graduate Certificate in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building program provides a multidisciplinary environment which will introduce you to the study of the science, design and management of sustainable buildings The program will provide you with a foundation to further develop the skills and knowledge required to progress or diversify your professional practice and/or undertake further study.This program emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to practice. The courses delivered within the program introduce you to the specialised domains within the field of energy efficient and sustainable building including building physics and project management.In conjunction with the GD189 Graduate Diploma in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building and the MC209 Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building, this program addresses the industry need for energy efficient and sustainable building specialists with a particular focus on developing your multidisciplinary understanding of the design, performance and development of sustainable buildings.As energy efficient and sustainable building field is positioned at the intersection of several disciplines, including building science, technologies and design, the program will develop your knowledge of the role of building science research and innovative design practice in addressing critical issues associated with the sustainability of the built environment.This program requires on-campus attendance. The program is delivered full time and part time in face to face mode, supported by various blended learning activities (including on-line).Graduates may pursue many professional pathways, including work in private practice, state or local government, or in private practice as a consultant to building design or, property development projects. Successful completion of this program also provides a pathway to further learning in the MC209 Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building.Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building program you may also be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University.

To create a scalable new venture is a challenging and complex task. The road to entrepreneurial success can have many pitfalls, obstacles and blind turns. The risks of starting a new business are high, as illustrated by the high failure rates for new ventures. However, the rewards are commensurate with the risk. In addition to the personal satisfaction of starting a successful business, successful scalable businesses generate enormous financial returns for founders, have the potential to transform entire industries, locally, regionally and globally.The purpose of this program is to help students understand the process, challenges, risks and rewards of starting up a new venture; equip you with the tools required to start your business; and improve your chances of successfully raising money for a startup. As a student in this program, you will learn the progression of new venture creation through a series of collaborative and authentic learning experiences.In this program, you will develop an idea for a new business, create a professional-level business plan and investor presentation, and present the business plan to a panel of investor judges. This program culminates in a capstone experience that involves producing a comprehensive business plan that could be presented to an angel investor or a venture capitalist. Each business plan will showcase the venture’s value proposition and innovation; market identification and analysis; marketing and sales strategy; and sustainable competitive advantage.This program is offered in flexible delivery mode, with digital and face-to-face components. Please consult the student timetabling system for information about delivery options.

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is an early exit point for those enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Management. 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 Certificate in Human Resource Management provides you with the knowledge and skills required by today's human resource (HR) professionals to effectively contribute in small and medium enterprises and multinational corporations.It also provide you with the capacity to address the human resource issues and critically evaluate the impacts of decisions and practice through case studies and interactive and experiential learning activities.The program is designed for those who would like to enter the HR industry with no formal HR qualifications.This program is delivered online.

The Graduate Certificate in International Business is a stand-alone award that offers a pathway for further learning leading to the Master of International Business, or can be an early exit point for those enrolled in the Master of International Business. 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 Certificate in International Business is designed to prepare you for a career in international corporate, government or not-for-profit organisations. The program builds the knowledge and skills necessary for critical and creative approaches to international business by providing advanced study in contemporary international business theory and practice that is supported by ethical and sustainable business decision-making. It will also provide you with the capacity to address the international regulation of business and critically evaluate the impacts of decisions and practice through case studies and interactive and experiential learning activities.The program is delivered on-campus.

The program objectives are:To develop your knowledge and skills in electrical engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries including power transmission and distribution and electronics industry. To facilitate learning of electrical engineering concepts and applications that are directly linked to industry needs. To provide a pathway for graduates from other engineering and appropriate science degrees to articulate into electrical engineering.