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The Master of Fine Art is a postgraduate professional practice degree offering study in areas such as sculpture, painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sound, video, ceramics and gold and silversmithing. The program has a pluralistic and interdisciplinary focus and cross-disciplinary dialogue is encouraged to enrich your experience and knowledge.The program offers you a rigorous, supportive and dynamic environment where an investigation of issues pertinent to contemporary art practice sit alongside and inform the production of art. Central to the program is a balance between studio practice and the conceptual and theoretical concerns that underpin the making of art.Through studio based learning and independent research you will develop the skills to locate your artwork within appropriate contemporary, conceptual and theoretical contexts. You will engage with new developments in artistic production and their associated discourses while at the same time building a body of artwork that demonstrates a level of technical and conceptual excellence in contemporary art practice.The program attracts candidates from diverse backgrounds, age groups and nationalities, including leading art practitioners, students graduating directly from undergraduate programs and artists returning to postgraduate study to enliven their practice. You will engage with your peers to develop extended dialogues and provide critical support for each other’s practice.The capstone experience of the course is a major project that culminates in an exhibition of work for assessment, accompanied by a detailed proposal and visual documentation of the work undertaken during the program.Successful completion of the program will give you a pathway to higher degree research and see you prepared to work in national and global contexts as a practising artist.You will be required to attend on campus classes throughout the delivery of the program so that you can produce high quality artworks. 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 Master of Geospatial Science is designed for professionals who already have an undergraduate qualification in a related field (for example environmental science, geography, social science, biology, geology, engineering) and who need to build their skills in managing spatial data. The Masters program aims to provide you with the opportunity to undergo specialist studies in one or several areas of geospatial data management at a higher degree level.You will enhance your scientific knowledge and skills in geospatial information which will provide you with a foundation for a professional or research career in the spatial sciences.You will develop:knowledge and advanced skills essential for all aspects of employment and higher levels of research in the geospatial sciences; knowledge in all areas of geospatial science; practical skills developed through presentations, major projects and reports; advanced knowledge for a career in geospatial sciences and opportunities to take on a leadership role in a changing global market shaped by economic, cultural, enviromental and regualtory dynamics.GEOM2072 - Dissertation or GEOM2073 - Dissertation Part A (Preparation) and GEOM2074 - Dissertation Part B (Implementation) serve as a capstone experience in Year 2 of your program - the culmination of your geospatial science studies. You will conduct research by liaising with industry to define/create a problem; undertake an analysis and create a report; and finally present your research and receive feedback from industry partners.This program is delivered on campus; some courses may be available online.

Individuals undertaking the Master of Science (Aviation) program will in many cases be practitioners in any of a diverse range of sectors of the Aviation industry who are about to be or have been promoted to various levels of management. You have identified a need to upgrade your skills and knowledge to enhance your continued transition from technical functional to managerial responsibilities within an industry specific context. In order to upgrade your skills and knowledge this Program aims to integrate the skills required to analyse and implement creative solutions, enhance leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, and to develop reflective practitioners who are able to achieve results in an industry characterised by global competition, and driven by rapidly changing market forces.The program is structured with a core spanning the breadth of the aviation industry, and offers specialisations in a number of high level aspects, including airworthiness, transportation and logistics, unmanned aircraft systems, analytics or business. The minor studies offered in the program take into account developments in the Aviation industry sectors, pursuing the objectives of equipping you with a deeper and updated knowledge of your own sector while exposing you to the issues faced by complementary sectors.Graduates of the program will be highly suited for a range of operational management and planning roles in the aviation industry. These include management-level 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 managementIn this program you will undertake a capstone project in the 24 credit point course AERO2306 Aviation Research Project. In this project you will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or management application.This program is primarily delivered at the city campus.

The Master of Human Resource Management (HRM) will provide you with the knowledge, capabilities, and skills to articulate and apply processes and procedures relevant to the labour market, organisations, and the management of employees. The development of your theoretical knowledge, and its relationship to practice, together with in-course experience in addressing real HRM problems, will allow you to contribute effectively to enterprises and is a key outcome of this program. Broad issues including globalisation, regulatory frameworks, compliance, health and safety, negotiation, conflict resolution, staff development, international HR management, inclusion and diversity, and the environment are significant topics covered in this program. Our HRM program explores the future of work given, for example, the challenges and impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and technology. You will understand the application of HR practices within organisations of all sizes, including start-ups, entrepreneurial businesses, and the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Learning is experienced individually and in teams through researching and critically analysing concepts, theories, as well as synthesising complex information to meet the current and future HRM challenges. There is a focus on organisational needs and goals, as well as developing your skills, behaviours, and capabilities as a reflective practitioner. Case studies linked to authentic issues in workplaces, simulations and activity-based learning are hallmarks of this program, underpinned by the theoretical and practical application of specialised knowledge, judgement, and research skills within professional and ethical practices. Analysing HRM's role in organisational successes and failures will inform your ability to plan and implement approaches and processes. This program is designed to provide all students, including those with HRM experience, with skills in contemporary HRM concepts and relevant theories and practices. Academic materials that cater to students who have not studied HRM are provided as self-paced learning options.A capstone experience will be provided in Business Research Design courses which will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum. The courses 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.This program is delivered on-campus.

The aim of the program is to provide writers and publishing professionals with specialised knowledge, high-level mentoring, critical thinking and globally transferable skills – producing flexible and confident graduates in both creative and professional writing practice and the publishing industry. This program, which is strongly practice-led, industry-focused and international in orientation, has been designed to challenge and prepare you for the changing nature of the writing and publishing industries.The core of the program, the Bowen Street Press, is a real world, student-led publishing house that encompasses everything from digital and online through to print. Through studio-based practice and a series of projects over your degree, reflecting your individual interests as writers of non-fiction, fiction or poetry and/or as editing and publishing professionals, you will work within the real-world structure of a 21st century publishing house.The program offers a capstone experience in both the practice-led Bowen Street Press studio and the research-focused Professional Research Project. Both these experiences will enable you to synthesise and integrate your knowledge, connect theory and practice and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes. The program is offered on campus in face to face mode of delivery.On successful completion of the program, you will be a professional practitioner with specialised knowledge of the writing and publishing industry. You will be able to analyse issues, work with others, communicate informed ideas and apply independent judgement to problems within a writing and publishing context.Graduates of this program can expect to work in professional and leadership roles, both local and international, in a broad range of areas such as writing and/or content curation for print and new media (games, apps, ebooks, zines and the net); self-employment as writers and/or editors; and traditional publishing such as books and magazines within the trade, educational and corporate sectors and other non-traditional boutique publishing areas.

The main objective of the Master of Engineering (Transport Systems Engineering) program is to develop knowledge and skills in transport systems engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries. The program aims to provide you with skills to step up as project leaders, consultants and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in transport systems.You will gain state of the art knowledge and skills in transport and logistics engineering, combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills.At the completion of the program you will be equipped to further your career aspirations in transport and logistics, operations, management, or consultancy and significantly contribute to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of organisations, and the competitiveness and profitability of business and industry, as:R&D leader introducing new technologies and research and development Team Leader implementing operational strategies Operations Manager responsible for the competitive performance of a unit Consultant providing specialist technical advice to industry.In this program you will undertake a capstone project with the 48 credit point course OENG1088 Master's Research Project (or the alternative of taking both of the 24 credit point courses OENG1089, Master's Research Project Part 1 and OENG1090, Master's Research Project Part 2). In this project you will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or engineering management application.This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Australia Extension) program provides you with practical and theoretical knowledge, skills and expertise to become a literate and analytical practitioner in accounting.This program is designed for graduates of non-accounting disciplines who wish to broaden their career prospects. The Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Australia Extension) aims to develop essential knowledge and skills in core areas of accounting and business with an appreciation of the social, environmental, cultural and ethical issues impacting on contemporary business environments. In addition to completing an accredited postgraduate qualification in Accounting, you will also complete the CPA Program Professional levels segments (MPA/CPA courses).The capstone courses ACCT2279 Strategic Management Control Systems and ACCT2111 Accounting Thought and Ethics will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum. The 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.Graduates may gain employment in various sectors including public accounting practice, commercial and government organisations and a wide range of roles.This program is delivered on-campus.

The main objective of the Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems Engineering) program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in electrical systems engineering that will enhance your career prospects in relevant industries. The program aims to provide you with skills to step up as a project leader, consultant and manager with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in various industries.The program enhances your employability and career prospects. Graduates of this program will have gained state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in electrical engineering and related technologies, combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills. At the completion of the program you will be equipped to further your career aspirations in engineering, operations, management, or consultancy and significantly contribute to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of organisations and the competitiveness and profitability of business and industry.You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year course OENG1088 Master's Research Project (or for part-time students, OENG1089 Master's Research Project Part 1 and OENG1090 Master's Research Project Part 2), in which you will conduct an independent research project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination).This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

The main objective of the Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries. The program aims to provide you with skills to step up as project leaders, consultants and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in process manufacturing oriented businesses.You will gain state of the art knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering and related technologies, combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills.At the completion of the program you will be equipped to further your career aspirations in mechanical engineering, operations, or consultancy in manufacturing, automotive, petrochemical, construction, mineral processing, bio-processing, etc. as:R&D leader introducing new technologies and research and development Team Leader implementing operational strategies Operations Manager responsible for the competitive performance of a unit Consultant providing specialist technical advice to industry.In this program you will undertake a capstone project with the 48 credit point course OENG1088 Masters Research Project (or the alternative of taking both of the 24 credit point courses OENG1089, Masters Research Project Part 1 and OENG1090, Masters Research Project Part 2). In this project you will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or engineering management application.This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

The main objective of the Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries. The program aims to provide you with skills to step up as project leaders, consultants and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in various industries.The program greatly enhances graduates’ employability and career prospects. Graduates of this program will have gained extensive state of the art knowledge and skills in environmental engineering and related technologies, combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills. At the completion of the program you will be equipped to further your career aspirations in engineering, operations, management, or consultancy and significantly contribute to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of organisations, and the competitiveness and profitability of business and industry.The program design reflects a formal process of program development. One part of this process was to identify the industry trends and the graduate capabilities required of an engineering graduate to successfully engage in a professional capacity with the relevant engineering industries of the 21st century. This involved research into the literature of engineering education and consultation with a number of stakeholders, including the professional body (Engineers Australia), industry bodies, alumni and current students, and the academic staff of the school.As a graduate of the Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) you will be prepared to work on a range of engineering projects including major projects such as surface and underground transport systems and resource development. You will also be capable of working on the assessment and upgrade of infrastructure in a wide range of civil engineering applications.In this program you will undertake a capstone project with the 48 credit point course OENG1088 Master's Research Project (or the alternative of taking both of the 24 credit point courses OENG1089, Master's Research Project Part 1 and OENG1090, Master's Research Project Part 2). In this project you will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or engineering management application.This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.