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The Master of Social Work develops advanced research principles and methods and mastery of a body of knowledge in the social sciences.

The Master of Blockchain Enabled Business program will provide you with practical and theoretical foundations in the nature and application of, and business and societal impacts of blockchain and related distributed-ledger technologies (DLTs). This program incorporates work-integrated learning and aims to develop specific knowledge and skills related to DLTs as well as more generic capabilities in research, analysis and problem-solving, to meet the current and future expectations of business, government, professional services and social enterprises. The program equips students with the skills to identify and explore complex elements and develop innovative solutions.Over the duration of the program you will experience a variety learning experiences which are designed to assist developing skills as an independent and lifelong learner. Learning and teaching approaches for this program include: lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning, assignments, projects, the use of assessment and feedback tools, as well as the completion of a major research project. The types of assessment used in the program may take the form of formal examinations, assignments, case studies, projects, and in-class tests. In the first year of the program, the aim of the courses is to provide students with the fundamental understanding of blockchain and DLTs as well as their applications and broad legal and ethical implications. This allows students to develop a develop a sound knowledge base to support later, contextualised studies in blockchain and DLTs.In the second year of the program, students will and acquire a thorough understanding across specific areas of implementation and application that will enable them to provide analysis and solutions within a private sector, public sector or social enterprise context. Select units involve a research project component where students must demonstrate their ability to interact with industry, complete an activity in a work context and work in a multidisciplinary team. Blockchain and distributed ledger is a relatively new technology thatis emerging as vitally important for all sectors of the economy and society. The range of potential field of employment available for graduates of this program is varied, but includes banking and finance, public policy and regulation, professional services and consultancy and social and charitable enterprises that will havea requirement for high level knowledge and expertise in the technology and its application. The capstone course ECON1564 Innovation Project in Cryptobusiness will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum and will promote the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and the application of these in discipline related real-world scenarios leading to work readiness or entry to graduate studies. This program is delivered on-campus.

The Master of Global Trade is educating the next generation of leadership talent in the trade sector in Asia.The Master of Global Trade has been developed in collaboration with the Hinrich Foundation and with key industry partners. The shared goal for the Master of Global Trade are to respond to skill needs in the sector by developing an engaging trade focused curriculum and authentic educational experience.Supporting the notion that trade is the primary driver of economic development, delivering higher standards of living to the citizens of all countries that participate in the trade ecosystem, the Master of Global Trade provides emerging managers with the opportunity to acquire contemporary business knowledge and skills to promote sustainable global trade in the region.Utilising face to face, online, and industry-based undertakings students will be involved in a variety of activities, which may include webinars, discussion forums, simulations, individual and team presentations, preparing industry partner consulting projects and other experiential activities. The program also offers extensive networking opportunities and a pathway for career advancement for graduates.The Master of Global Trade consists of a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Global Trade and a further four courses to achieve the Master of Global Trade, thereby providing flexible study options. The program emphasises the development of capabilities to engage in real world issues in the international trade sector. This program provides a range of authentic learning experiences which will allow students to develop a contextual macro understanding of global trade, build skills in the areas of trade facilitation, enhance managerial leadership and cross-cultural management, and to provide demonstrated evidence of learning applications.The capstone course, BUSM2495 Global Business Consulting, will provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in an industry related problem and thereby promoting the integration, synthesis and application of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program leading to work readiness.Successful completion of the program will provide recent graduates and emerging managers with the opportunity to acquire contemporary business knowledge and skills to promote sustainable global trade. The Master of Global Trade has been developed to inspire, educate, grow and lead those intending to take up leadership roles in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. This program develops knowledge and skills which will enable graduates to actively contribute to the development of sustainable trade notably in the Asia region. The program also enables graduates to possibly join professional bodies, such as, Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) and Hinrich Alumni Association.The Master of Global Trade graduates will possess a global outlook that is a highly desired factor by employers in both Vietnam and overseas. They are expected to stand in the pioneer group of the sector to manage cross border exchange operations in government, private corporations, import and export businesses, and research organisations.

The Master of Financial Planning provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and expertise to become a literate and analytical practitioner in Financial Planning. This program is designed for graduates of non-financial planning disciplines who wish to broaden their career prospects and practise as a registered Financial Planner. The Master of Financial Planning aims to develop essential knowledge and skills in core areas of financial planning and business with an appreciation of the social, environmental, cultural and ethical issues impacting on contemporary business environments.Upon successful completion of the program you will be eligible to become a registered financial planner in Australia subject to meeting all applicable FASEA standards.The capstone course BAFI3241 Critical Analysis in Financial Planning will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum. This course will promote the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and the application of these in discipline related real-world scenarios leading to work readiness or entry to graduate studies.This program is delivered on-campus.

The MC275 Master of Interior Design program provides an industry partnered, project-based learning experience that critically examines the social, cultural, technological and environmental issues and challenges associated with the production of contemporary interior environments including public, commercial, civic, institutional and community spaces with a focus on the Asia / Australasian region.This program has been designed to give you specialised knowledge of interior design so that you are able to undertake professional work and/or pursue a pathway into research and further learning. It provides graduates of Interior design and complimentary design fields with an opportunity position themselves in relation to current interior design practice through collaboration with clients, industry and peers. This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode and you will be required to attend classes on campus. Some courses in the program may be offered fully online.You will learn how to be an effective contributor in a team environment through the process of actual designing - developing a collective design response to a range of design briefs developed through industry and client engagement. You will engage with client partners (encompassing commercial, institutional, civic and social organisations) and industry practice partners (interior design and associated design practices) together with the student cohort on actual, contemporary projects and challenges. With an emphasis on ideas and a practice led approach to research and discovery, the knowledge and skills you will develop will enable you to work in a range of practices and to engage design as an agent of social and cultural change.The program combines the development of critical research investigation skills through design practice with a focused attention on industry relevant contemporary approaches to collaboration and engagement. Graduates of this program will be highly effective team contributors with strong communication and technical skills.A capstone experience is provided in which you will integrate and synthesise your knowledge, integrate theory and practice and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes. With a strong focus on issues and affecting the broader Australasian region, the program also provides opportunities for you to undertake global intensives to locations within Asia.Graduates may be employed in commercial design and architectural practices where you may be involved in concept development, feasibility studies, competition bids, construction documentation, client presentations, and site management. Commissions could include restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, corporate offices and public buildings. You may also find employment in advisory roles and strategic positions that utilise your design skills, thinking and knowledge in broader fields of work including business, cultural events and education.

Senior Data Science Analytics (DSA) Leaders are responsible for setting the strategy and delivering organisational value from data science, analytics and artificial intelligence teams and technology in business, government, and non-government organisations.Graduates of the Master’s program will have interdisciplinary technical and business skills and knowledge.They will learn to identify and translate organisation wide opportunities into solutions using data science teams and approaches. The courses explore which questions to ask of the data, the executive leadership team and their own teams to inform strategy and decision making. Importantly, graduates will learn how to lead, influence, collaborate, operationalise and optimise data science strategy by undertaking practical industry involved projects. In the capstone course ISYS3419 Data Science Strategy Consulting Project, students will bring together all learning to understand organisational problems, what is possible with data from research and bleeding edge case studies, and use machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to define probable strategic solutions. Graduates will also be equipped to use research informed approaches and to establish ethical data management practices and drive data change programs.Through the duration of this program you will participate in a variety of learning experiences which are designed to support you in developing the interdisciplinary technological and business skills required of contemporary DSA leaders. In Stage B, graduates develop critical foundational programming, data wrangling, analytics and visualisation capacity. Stage C courses provide the business acumen for graduates to lead data science teams to effectively partner and deliver analytical insight to other functions within organisations. This knowledge is transferable across industries and relevant to a variety of organisational functions from finance, operations, marketing and technology teams.The stage D courses equip graduates with the advanced technical, strategy and leadership skills and research capacity required to influence executive leadership teams. Graduates will integrate the knowledge and skills developed within the program and enhance your strategy and presentation skills, equipping you with the real-world skills to consult with key stakeholders and present solutions for implementationLearning 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 and interactive discussion forums.The program will prepare you to work as a Data Science Leader in the increasing number of organisations and businesses that need to effectively use data to reach strategic goals and objectives.The core research course of this program is ISYS3419 Data Science Strategy Consulting Project. This course is designed to develop your knowledge of research principles and methods and how to apply them within the contemporary business environment. You will have the opportunity to conduct a research project/proposal and further develop your skills in research methodology.This program is available for online study only.

The Master of Artificial Intelligence program is designed for non-computing graduates with good grades in their first university degree and/or recent industry experience in a non-computing field. Your background may range from having few computing skills, to having a partial or less "hands-on" software-oriented computer science background.This program provides breadth of high-level computing knowledge as well as depth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the design and implementation of AI Systems. We are in an era of rapid technological change which will increasingly see AI computer systems take over control and decision making in diverse areas and driving economic growth, public policy and corporate strategy. This program will prepare you for a career as an AI Professional in this emerging area. You will be able to apply advanced AI knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship and also as a pathway for further learning. Job titles for AI professionals are very diverse, for example: AI engineer, Machine Learning engineer, business intelligence developer, research scientist and web analyst.In this program you will undertake a capstone project in the 24 credit point course [COSC2777] Artificial Intelligence Postgraduate Project. This capstone project course provides you with hands on practical experience of an AI development project. The emphasis is on understanding and working within a corporate environment and integrating all the skills and knowledge that you have acquired from your previous courses into a solid base to progress from into your professional life. If you would prefer to undertake a higher degree by research path you will be able to substitute the capstone project with a research minor thesis enabling your research career.Program is delivered on campus. Some courses may be available online.

The Master of Photography is a postgraduate professional practice degree specialising in photography. We recognise the broad definition of photography as a lens-based, technologically determined medium, open to a variety of applications and creative expressions. In this program you will explore photography through a combination of practice and theory, offering a rigorous and dynamic environment through which to realise your creative ambitions.Through studio based learning and independent research, you will develop skills to enable a thorough and complex investigation of contemporary photography. You will have access to a creative environment facilitated by hands-on practical experience, one-on-one academic guidance, and the support of a community of peers. You will be required to attend on-campus classes throughout the delivery of the program so that you can produce high quality photographic works, with access to photographic studios, editing and printing facilities. On-campus classes will also provide opportunities for you to critique your own work and the work of others in a group setting with your lecturers and fellow students.The program is designed to meet the needs of candidates from diverse backgrounds and age groups, including professional photographers, artists, creative industry professionals, students graduating directly from undergraduate study and photographers returning to postgraduate study to advance their conceptual and creative skills and enliven their practice. You will engage with your peers to develop critical networks that encourage and provide insight and support for each other’s photographic practice.The capstone experience of this program is a self-initiated, major photographic project appropriately presented for critical review and assessment, through a publically presented exhibition or outcome.Successful completion of the program may provide a pathway to higher degree research and see you prepared to work nationally and internationally in the various fields that define contemporary photography.

The Master of Mental Health Nursing prepares you for specialty mental health nursing practice 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 mode) 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 Master of 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 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.- Produce and disseminate an independent piece of ethical and robust research which contributes to the disciplinary evidence-base on mental health nursing- Discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of mental health nursing research and practiceIf you elect to terminate your enrolment after successful completion of Year 1 (96 credit points) of the MC268 Master of Mental Health Nursing program, you will be eligible for the award of a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (GD158).You will study research methods and critical appraisal as part of your core program in Year 1 (PUBH1080). In Year 2, you will take any one, or a combination of research based options (NURS2189, NURS2190 and NURS2191) to pursue an independent research project/s which represents a capstone experience where you will integrate and apply knowledge and skills from prior coursework to investigate a contemporary or emerging issue in mental health nursing practice.

The Master of Data Science program is designed for graduates of computing, science, engineering or health bachelors programs with or without industry experience who want to become data scientists. It will prepare you for a career in data science, an emerging area driving economic growth, public policy and corporate strategy through management of very large collections of data to derive insights that ultimately improve efficiency, boost profitability and/or benefit society. Job titles for data scientists in this new field are very diverse, for example: analytics specialist, business intelligence analyst, business intelligence developer, data analyst, data architect, data engineer, data miner, data scientist, research scientist, web analyst.In this program you will undertake a capstone project in the 24 credit point course COSC2667 Data Science Postgraduate Project. This capstone project course provides you with hands on practical experience analysing data in a project environment. The emphasis is on understanding and working within a corporate environment and integrating all the skills and knowledge that you have acquired from your previous courses into a solid base to progress from into your professional life.This program must be undertaken on-campus requiring in person attendance, some courses may be available online.