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Information security and assurance 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 detailed approach of the Masters program is aimed at information security managers by providing the principles underlying the components of information security systems. The program also applies to technical specialists who are interested in the implementation or critical evaluation of information security systems.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 information security industry for students of the Masters program.As a graduate of the Master of Cyber Security you will be able to: apply a range of mathematical, analytical, algorithmic and computational techniques; model and critically evaluate a range of information security systems and processes (hardware or software based or hybrid) which operate on a diverse range of media (optical, wireless, wired); and use 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.Upon graduation you will be well placed to be able to perform these roles in either government or private organizations. Furthermore, you will have developed the capacity to evolve with industry as existing information systems become more complex and more accessible to an increasing variety of users.You will undertake a capstone experience in the Stage C course INTE1130 Industry Awareness Project, in which you will conduct a substantial industry-oriented project as a part of a team that must demonstrate elements of research and enquiry, including a literature review, analysis and discussion. In Stage D of the program you will also undertake the capstone experience course INTE1131 Industry Linkage Project, which allows you to implement the ideas that were researched in INTE1130, and engage with an industry partner.This program is delivered on campus; some courses may be available online.

The Master of Laboratory Medicine provides advanced training and education in the major disciplines of laboratory medicine. It is designed for graduates of general science or biomedical science degree programs who are interested in a career in diagnostic pathology or medical research but who lack experience, or have only limited experience, in the diagnostic laboratory disciplines.The program is delivered primarily in face to face mode and requires on campus attendance. The program is delivered on the Bundoora campus, however some courses will require attendance at the city campus.In the final semester of the program you will undertake a capstone experience in either MEDS2156 Professional Practice - Laboratory Medicine, MEDS2138 Research Project.As a graduate from this two-year program, you will be able to apply advanced knowledge and skills in a range of diagnostic procedures in a clinical pathology laboratory. You will develop high level skills in problem solving, interpretative and critical thinking that are relevant to your areas of specialisation. This will encompass substantial depth in two chosen disciplines selected from Advanced Haematology, Advanced Anatomical Pathology, Advanced Transfusion and Transplantation Science, Advanced Clinical Biochemistry or Advanced Medical Microbiology courses.

This program has been designed for you to master the advanced knowledge and skills required for professional critical social work practice. Building on the knowledge and skills you bring to the program you will:develop your cognitive and technical skills in critically analysing the contemporary human services sector in an international context; synthesise and apply appropriate interdisciplinary knowledge about human development, human needs and human problems, across a range of social work practice contexts; undertake professional practice in interpersonal, intra-familial, group, organisational, community and policy contexts as evidenced by successful completion of industry based field education (work integrated learning) and utilise and undertake research in professional practice .This program will equip you to practice as social worker with individuals, families, groups and communities in a range of settings and roles. While the program prepares you for social work practice in Australia, your learning is situated within an international comparative approach that recognises that practice is not limited by the national context.Through your completion of two supervised professional practice placements you will consolidate your learning and integrate theory and practice across the range of social work practices. A capstone experience based on an individually negotiated professional project will enable you to bring together your practice experience and research skills to contribute to critical assessment of practice directions and innovations in the many fields of practice in which social workers are employed. This capstone project will enable you to synthesize and integrate your knowledge, connect theory and practice and demonstrate your holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.On completion of the program you will be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. You will also be prepared to pursue research and scholarship at a higher degree level.Successful completion of this program provides a pathway into a PhD.

The Master of Applied Science (Chinese Herbal Medicine) program aims to produce graduates with the ability to practise Chinese herbal medicine in a safe, competent, ethical and professional manner.The program structure provides learning experiences for you to acquire and apply sound knowledge of Chinese medicine theories and concepts across various clinical conditions. Throughout the program significant importance is placed on you acquiring practical skills in clinical settings.This combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, clinical experience and a recognised qualification prepares you for a career in Chinese herbal medicine which may involve independent practice, employment in a multi-discipline health care clinic, teaching and/or research.The program is workshop-based (4 days, 4 times per year face-to-face residential program at RMIT). We also utilise the RMIT online learning management system to support blended learning. You are expected to complete independent study prior to attending the workshops and conduct further clinical observation/supervised clinical practice while off-campus.COTH2115 Supervised Clinical Practice 3 is a one-semester capstone course that involves consultation and treatment of clinical patients by students under the close supervision of a registered clinician. In this clinical context you will integrate and apply knowledge and skills gained from all earlier courses in your program. The clinic experience will develop your capability to formulate diagnoses, prescribe appropriate Chinese herbal medicine treatments and perform herbal dispensing. Your clinical practice will be underpinned by an evidence-based approach. You will gain an insight into the rewards and challenges of independent practice in Chinese medicine and identify strategies for your on-going professional development

After completion of MC135, you will be able to work at a professional level in OHS or, if you have completed the Major occupational hygiene, as an Occupational Hygienist. Graduates of this program are employed in a wide range of industries, usually in national and international companies or as consultants.You will understand the OHS Body of Knowledge and be able to apply this in a range of organisational contexts. RMIT focuses on the science and technology of risk management through assessment of hazards and development of specific control mechanisms.Specifically, the program includes:the global concepts of health, safety and work, and the implications that these have in organisations the socio-political and organisational context in which work occurs and how this impacts work design and its effects on the workers the causes of fatalities, injuries and ill health arising from work recognition of hazards, assessment of their risk and development of suitable controlsYou will learn to apply these concepts in a range of contexts, allowing you to develop confidence and proficiency in your professional OHS or occupational hygiene practice. Many of your assessments will incorporate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) by focusing on OHS or occupational hygiene issues in your work situation.The Masters in OHS provides an opportunity to engage in a substantial work based research project or to extend your knowledge base through courses in business management or occupational hygiene.

This program is designed to provide you with professional training in food science and technology if your background is in science, applied science, engineering, agriculture and other related disciplines. If you have previously undertaken some studies in Food Science and Technology this program will enhance your knowledge in the area. This program seeks to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in the food industry at various professional and management levels. It is designed not only to train recent graduates as food technologists, but also to enable those already employed in the food and associated industries to enhance their professional status. You will acquire skills and knowledge of food processing, food preservation and the general properties of food materials and so be equipped for a wide range of technical positions within the food industry. These basic requirements are addressed by the core courses in food processing. It is universally agreed that the most important demand upon the food processing industry is that food produced be safe to consume. You will become able to recognise potential hazards in the processing of food and will be able to apply this knowledge to eliminate or reduce hazards and so ensure the safety of the community's food supply. This requirement has been at the forefront in designing the program. As most of the hazards are of a microbiological nature it has been considered essential that you are knowledgeable in the area of food microbiology and hence the inclusion of core rcourses in food microbiology. The food industry currently employs graduates in basic sciences such as chemistry and microbiology as well as in Food Science and Technology. Should you be qualified in one of the basic sciences you will be particularly attractive to potential employers because you will be able to offer the specialisation of your initial qualification as well as a broad understanding of the various aspects of Food Science and Technology. Completion of this program will add both value and relevance to the knowledge and skills acquired in your initial degree. If you are a graduate of a Food Science program you will enhance and expand your knowledge of food microbiology at a post graduate level and also undertake specialized courses such as Food Safety Plans which are not normally included in undergraduate programs because of time or other constraints. Similarly you will undertake advanced courses in food processing technologies including the cutting-edge innovative nonthermal processing technologies, food rehology and texture, and sensory evaluation which will expand your knowledge beyond that normally covered in an undergraduate program.

This masters program puts into context statistical concepts for the business world. The degree is offered jointly by specialists from all six schools in RMIT Business and specialist statisticians from the School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences.There has been a big increase in finance jobs needing skills in data analysis, computers, financial modelling, forecasting etc. There is a gap in employees’ experience and currently this is bridged by on-the –job training within organisations or by calling in consultants to complete specialist work. This gap exists not just in the Finance industry but across the spectrum of the Business disciplines.The main objective of the program is to produce graduates with a good working knowledge of Statistics and equipped with software tools they can readily apply in a rapidly changing business environment. They will be made aware of how the discipline can be used to model economic and industrial phenomena. They will also become familiar with methods for the acquisition and analysis of data using contemporary statistical software and computer related technologies.

As a graduate of this program, you will be able to move into advanced areas of the Biotechnology industry, equipped with advanced skills in gene and protein technologies, bioinformatics, and in various microbiology and food science disciplines. The theoretical component of the program is complemented by a large component of "hands-on" laboratory practicals and a research or Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component, which may include the production of a minor thesis. Such skills are in high demand in the diverse biotechnology sector.Year one focuses on the development of core skills and knowledge, and allows you to specialise by selecting courses of interest relevant to your chosen stream. Procedures and protocols, as well as oral, written and visual language specific to the study and practice of science are also reviewed. You will also develop your practical skills in Microbiology (BIOL2173) which includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in which your knowledge and skills are applied and assessed in a simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.Year two further develops your specialisation. You will also apply your skills to a Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Research Project (BIOL2496/BIOL2497) which includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in which your knowledge and skills are applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Research Project (BIOL2496/BIOL2497) is also a capstone course which requires you to integrate and apply your prior learning within the program as preparation for your transition to professional practice. You will also have the opportunity to complete an optional Work Experience Practicum (BIOL1302/BIOL2491).This program requires on campus attendance. The program is delivered full time, in face-to-face mode, supported by various blended learning activities (including on-line).

Upon graduation with a Master of Business (Property) from RMIT University you will be able to work as a valuer or property professional, including at a high management level. You will be equipped to work across diverse property industries and sectors.The program structure will provide learning experiences for you to acquire and apply critical knowledge of management theories and property concepts across the property sectors, including valuation. This program emphasises the practical skills and expertise required to work effectively as a high level property professional and meet the industry need for specialisation.

The Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management is designed to develop the professional management competencies of current and future leaders in strategic logistics and supply chain management who seek to enhance their career prospects in business and government organisations, locally, nationally and internationally.As a student you will develop capabilities in the management of the creation and implementation of efficient, effective, and sustainable strategies over the logistics lifecycle and the entire supply chain (or supply network) in diverse and complex work environments. Core studies include the principles and practices of logistics and supply chain management, strategic supply chain management, and supply chain sustainability.