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Master of Engineering / Master of Information Technology
Murdoch University
In this course you will develop your knowledge and skillset to work on engineering projects that include machine learning, complex data, data analysis and internetworking and security. As well as gaining an understanding of contemporary engineering practice and methods, you will also learn how to apply systematic approaches to manage and lead engineering and information technology projects by planning and executing a substantial engineering and IT project within the field of your specific major.This course addresses the needs of engineers and IT experts to better understand and capture the needs of each other. As part of this combined Master course, you will have the choice to major in either Industrial Control Systems Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering as well as a choice to major in either Data Science or Internetworking and Security.8 reasons to study a Master of Engineering + Master of Information Technology at MurdochStudy on your own terms with flexible full or part-time study. Benefit from hands-on learning by exploring state-of-the art technologies, including programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control, and data acquisition systems (SCADA) as used by industry. Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant – a full-scale engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA. Make use of our brand-new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high-performance computing capabilities. Gain the hands-on experience and apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout your course through an engineering master’s project of industrial significance to prepare you for a successful career. Take advantage of our scholarships such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award. Take advantage of Launchpad, where you can connect, collaborate and create with local business and industry. Five-star rating for overall experience, student support, teaching quality and median graduate starting salary for Engineering and Technology, according to the Good Universities Guide 2020.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you can cover include:control systems communications, measurement and control advanced power electronics power systems protection and control smart grids data analytics artificial intelligence router and firewall security IT strategy.Your careerWhen you graduate from this course you are likely to find work in a number of different fields including engineering, telecommunications, health, education, mining, law and government.Careers could include:Control Systems Engineer Electrical Power Systems Planner and Analyst Energy Systems Designer Data Scientist Data Analyst Industrial Network Engineer.
Master of Systems Medicine (Research)
Murdoch University
In this course, you will get a unique opportunity to conduct a real-world clinical research project in the state-of-the art laboratory under the supervision of leading researchers. The research project can be in an area of your choice and aims to address global unmet clinical needs.This degree is designed to provide you with systematic training in individual components of systems medicine. This includes genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics and metabonomics (metabolomics). A strong focus is placed on metabolic phenotyping and computational biology, which will be supported by access to facilities within the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) and Centre for Computational and Systems Medicine (CCSM). You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience and understand its application in areas of unmet medical needs such as maternal and early life, aging and neuropathology and cardiometabolic diseases.You will also develop various transferable skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and team-building. This course will prepare you for employment in the increasingly multidisciplinary and borderless clinical and biomedical environments.6 reasons to study a Master of Systems Medicine (Research) at MurdochLearn cutting-edge laboratory techniques in one of the most advanced multi-omic facilities in the world. Combine hands-on laboratory experience with computational skills and build confidence in handling “big data” using bioinformatic workflows. Refine learned skills by undertaking a research project that addresses a real-world medical problem, choosing from areas such as maternal and infant health, cardiometabolic diseases, neuropathologies, gut health and microbial impact. You will be part of a vibrant and supportive learning environment with opportunities to learn from world-class experts including clinicians, technologists, bioinformaticians and health economists. Take advantage of our strong links with industry and the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC), which houses the largest state-of-the art metabolic phenotyping facility in an academic environment. Discuss a range of health challenges with experts in drug design and molecular therapy, surgical innovation, health policy, medical devices, nanotechnology, manipulating the gut-brain axis and global health.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:systems medicine bioinformatics and data science advanced research methods for scientists research design in systems medicine clinical application areas (cardiometabolic diseases, maternal and early life, aging and/or neuropathologies).Your careerYou’ll graduate with the theoretical knowledge and specialised practical skills required for employment in multiple areas of biomedical and clinical research as well as application into agriculture and veterinary sciences. Graduates will be suited to careers in hospitals, universities and higher education establishments, pharmaceutical and food industries, start-ups in the biomedical sector, government advisory bodies, scientific management or data science.This course will also prepare you for entry into doctoral training programmes.Not ready to take on the Masters course just yet? Systems Medicine is also offered as a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma.
Master of Creative Arts Therapies
Murdoch University
As WA’s only master’s in creative arts therapies, this course is committed to experiential learning through expressive arts psychotherapies in workshops, clinical practice and clinical supervision. You will learn to critically appraise arts psychotherapy literature and gain an understanding of both theoretical knowledge and hands-on creative arts psychotherapy practice.Explore the newly-emerging theory in this area of counselling and gain the hands-on experience that will prepare you to work in a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical contexts, in which building relationships is a key component.This course builds on study in our already-established Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapies. Students who hold this qualification will be granted advanced standing in the Master.7 reasons to study the Master of Creative Arts TherapiesLearn in a highly experiential environment at our purpose built creative arts therapies spaces at our Mandurah Campus. Study the only university Creative Arts Therapies course in Western Australia. Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to study full-time or part-time. Take advantage of our scholarships such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award and Postgraduate Access and Equity Scholarship. Customise your degree depending on your career goals, through a choice of electives and research units. Understand the breadth and depth working with the creative arts brings to the therapeutic relationship. Develop your current qualifications and training to take part in an international community of Creative Arts Therapies professionals that is expanding and strengthening nationally and globally.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:using creative arts therapies practices in your therapeutic work engaging creatively with children and adolescents seeking mental health support exploring your professional strengths and motivations through the use of creative arts materials and methods engaging in creative arts therapy interventions experientially through small group work reading and talking about contemporary research, theory and professional practice of Creative Arts Therapists internationally.Your careerCreative arts therapies are a form of psychotherapy currently growing in acceptance and popularity in Australia and globally. Counsellors and therapists using artistic modalities such as visual arts, music dance/movement and drama may work with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, groups and families to promote expression, self-awareness and insight. Work settings include schools, hospitals, aged care, crisis centres, wellness centres, detention facilities, remand facilities and addiction treatment. Experienced professionals may also utilise art therapy in private practice.Combined with your existing experience and qualifications your career as a Creative Arts Therapist can begin anywhere and be used in any role where building relationships is a key component. Your skills can be applied in roles such as:Counsellor/Advocate in a crisis centre Children’s Therapist in a family bereavement service Group Worker in a women’s prison Addictions Specialist in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation service.You may already be in your dream job and this qualification will provide a stepping stone to enhancing your skills and increasing your potential.
Master of Business Administration / Master of Health Care Management
Murdoch University
This combined degree is the only one of its kind in WA.Designed to meet the changing needs of healthcare professionals today and into the future, this course offers a streamlined way to build your expertise in both healthcare and business management.Learn the advanced business skills and specialist healthcare knowledge you need to expand your career options in local, national and global healthcare sectors and communities.You’ll gain valuable knowledge and business insights, and also develop greater self-awareness as you learn to reflect on your leader identity and leadership attributes.8 reasons to study a combined MBA and Master of Health Care Management at MurdochThis is the only combined course of its kind in WA. Complete two Masters qualifications in just two years. Along the way, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in your career and the skills you need for success in a challenging environment. We have received a 5-star rating for student support and learner engagement in our business and management programs. Source: The Good Universities Guide 2019 This course has flexible study options and is available in blended learning mode, meaning you will have face-to-face classes and online classes to suit your busy lifestyle. Be taught by leading healthcare academics who are qualified health professionals with experience across Australia with research expertise in patient safety, leadership, resilience, and management. Put theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. Through the MBA students have the possibility to undertake internships with leading companies and industries in WA and Australia. Choose to complete an applied health services project through a health industry placement or a health care management research project of your choice, where you’ll design a research project related to health care management. Focus on your area of speciality and interest through a choice of innovative and creative elective units.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:marketing and HR business finance health policy in Australia bioethics and law for health care leadership strategies for growth and excellence.Your careerThis qualification could help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) reports that postgraduates earn on average $20,000 more than those with an undergraduate degree.Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to.Careers could include:Nurse Director Quality and Risk Manager Service Director Health Care Clinic Manager Nurse Unit Manager.International trends suggest an increasing demand for executives, managers, professionals, administrators and analysts working in the healthcare industry – and the specialised skills you gain in this course will help you graduate with a competitive edge in your career.
Master of Science in Information Technology
Murdoch University
Build strong expertise in IT systems management, data science, and networking and network security, as you complete units over one and half years, or longer if you’re eligible for our part-time study options.You can complete this course by either:Coursework – where you’ll complete 36 credit points of coursework. Coursework and dissertation – where you’ll complete 24 credit points of coursework units and a dissertation worth 12 credit points, for a total of 36 points. This option is available to you once you have completed 12 credit points of coursework and have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.After one year of full-time study (equivalent to 24 credit points), you could choose to graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management, Internetworking and Security or Data Science, depending on the units you study.We understand that you might have work, family or other commitments to juggle, so you can complete your coursework in a way which suits your schedule.3 reasons to study Information Technology at MurdochDevelop advanced skills in establishing, maintaining and developing IT systems, analysing big data, and security complex IT infrastructures. Get the qualification you need to be in high demand in a wide variety of sectors including commerce, telecommunications, health, education, architecture, mining, engineering, law and government and non-government organisations. Take advantage of flexible study options so you can expand your skills and knowledge while you’re still working in the industry.
Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice and Research)
Murdoch University
If you have a degree in science, or a relevant bachelor's degree, this course will give you the skills you need to help in criminal investigations.Reconstruct crime scenes as you learn to collect, process and interpret biological, chemical and physical evidence.Build your expertise in specimen preparation, sources of contamination, quality assurance, statistical interpretation and the admissibility of evidence as you learn to prepare and deliver courtroom testimony.You’ll complete a one-year research project within your master's degree, giving you specialist knowledge about a topic, and setting you up for potential progression to further research to a PhD.6 reasons to study a Master of Forensic Science at MurdochLearn to apply real forensic techniques through experiencing multiple crime scene rooms on and off campus. The crime scenes are equipped for different crime scenarios and bloodstain pattern interpretation. Get valuable field experience at our Murdoch University Whitby Falls Farm, where you’ll process a simulated large-scale homicide and a clandestine grave incident for evidence. Take advantage of our strong links with industry including the Western Australia Police, Australian Federal Police, PathWest (Forensic Biology), ChemCentre (Forensic Division), Defence Science and Technology Group, Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), Western Diagnostic Pathology (forensic toxicology) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). Interact with a team of forensic practitioners as you learn from their domestic and international experience across thousands of real forensic cases. Attend guest lectures and have your projects co-supervised by representatives from Australian law enforcement, scientists from forensic biology and chemistry laboratories and forensic medical practitioners. Looking to complete your Master in just 18 months? We offer a 1.5 year Master of Forensics (Professional Practice)Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:bloodstain pattern analysis chemical criminalistsics, including forensic toxicology, trace analysis, illicit drug identification and HAZMAT scenes digital, cyber and emerging forensic disciplines forensic anthropology and archaeology and clandestine grave examination fingerprint and impression evidence collection and analysis expert witness and courtroom skills.Your careerYou’ll graduate with the specialised skills you need to work with the police, national security and defence or other investigative authorities.Careers could include:Crime Scene or Forensic Investigator Forensic Biologist Forensic Chemist for Police, Fire and Emergency services Forensic Analyst Forensic Researcher (universities or government organisations).You could also find work in pathology laboratories (such as toxicology, molecular diagnostics or paternity testing) or set up your own private consultancy.
Master of Theological Studies
Murdoch University
Explore one of the world’s oldest disciplines by immersing yourself in the history, beliefs, texts, and practices of the Christian tradition. Gain in?depth and critical knowledge of the main branches of theological study through learning about biblical studies, church history, systematic theology and practical theology. Challenge your intellectual independence through working on projects with your peers.You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, think critically, reflect deeply and act ethically in your engagement with both theology and your wider environment.Not all students who study theology are religious themselves; all you need is an inquiring mind and passion to learn more about the significance and impact of religion in the world around us.5 reasons to study a Master of Theological Studies at MurdochInvestigate the depths of faith and the fascinating impact of Christianity on wider society. Learn about the social, political and cultural trends have shaped Christianity through its long and complicated history. Gain insight into the world, people and cultures of the Bible by exploring its historical background. You can even learn to read it in its original languages (Greek and Hebrew). Classes are taught by internationally recognised experts and researchers in their respective fields. Flexible study options: Study full-time or part-time, in internal and external modes.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:biblical studies church history systematic theology practical theology religion in Australian society.Your careerThe Master of Theological Studies is suitable both for those preparing for work in Christian churches and agencies as well as those seeking a deeper and critical understanding of the Christian tradition, including as a foundation to research by higher degree.Murdoch graduates of Theology acquire investigative, interpretive and critical skills which are of interest to employers in many industries. Students training for ordained ministry are selected by their respective churches. In addition, teachers in church schools may be required to study some theology. Other employment prospects exist within charities and non?governmental organisations and in education.Careers could include:Youth Worker School Chaplain or RE Teacher Officer for a NGO or charity Church Worker Journalist Writer.Professional recognitionThis course is a professional qualification for ministry. When completed in conjunction with prescribed church requirements, it is the recognised university qualification in Western Australia for ordination in the Anglican Church of Australia.
Master of Business
Murdoch University
Build and customise your own bespoke Master program by choosing what you want to specialise in to further your career goals. You’ll complete units focused on developing your leadership and business practice skills, and units in the areas you choose to specialise in. These general business skills coupled with your specialist knowledge will allow you to be a well-rounded graduate with a competitive advantage in the job market.You can choose two graduate certificates to count towards your Master of Business to further develop your knowledge in an area or learn about a new area that will help you reach your career goals. Choose from:Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Graduate Certificate in Negotiation Graduate Certificate in Politics, Policy and Global Business Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate in Health Administration, Policy and Leadership Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Graduate Certificate in Policy and Development Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Safety.Don’t see the area you want to specialise in? Talk to us to see what your options are as it may be possible to specialise in other areas not mentioned above.You’ll be able to begin and exit your studies as you please, completing your Master in modules as it suits you. By the end of this course you will graduate with a Master of Business and two named Graduate Certificates in the areas of your choice.9 reasons to study a Master of Business at MurdochCustomise your own Master with the ability to choose two areas of specialisation that suit your career goals and aspirations. Learn general business and specialist skills to make you a well-rounded graduate in the job market, plus learn the leadership skills you need to become a great leader. This course provides you with multiple entry and exit points and gives you the flexibility to enter, exit and re-start your studies when it suits you and your busy lifestyle. To put your theory learnt into practice you will complete an applied project for a real client during your course and work on real life case studies and scenarios. We have received a 5-star rating for student support and learner engagement in our Business and Management programs. Source: The Good Universities Guide 2019 Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements. Most of our classes take place after work hours during the week, starting after 4.30pm, or on weekends. Take advantage of free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and analysing data, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student. Follow in the footsteps of other Murdoch free thinkers and become a part of a global community of leaders. Our alumni now include the CEO of an international airline, the CEO of a major Asian bank, the Managing Director of an advertising agency in Australia and more.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:accounting business finance organisational behaviour and management strategic marketing leadership and managing teams.Your careerA postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Depending on your chosen specialisations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to.Careers could include:Business Development Manager or Advisor Business Operations Manager Management Consultant Project Leader Department Manager.Good management is needed across all industries. You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).Professional recognitionDepending on the specialisation you choose, part of your degree may be accredited. Please refer to the Graduate Certificate course pages above for further information.
Master of Business Administration / Master of Information Technology
Murdoch University
As data-driven decision-making is becoming essential for organisations of all sizes, a question that arises is whether managers of the future should pursue a Data Science or a Business Administration postgraduate degree. This course uniquely lets you combine both.As an IT professional, you need both business acumen and highly-specialised discipline skills to take your career into the future. This combined qualification will give you the skills you need to address a gap in the market and boost your IT career opportunities.You’ll develop specialist skills in business and data analytics so you can work with big data and combine data science with business management. The industry is always changing – so we collaborate with industry, advisory boards and integrate feedback from students to make sure the course content keeps up with the needs of today’s workplace.You’ll gain valuable knowledge and business insights, and also develop greater self-awareness as you learn to reflect on your leader identity and leadership attributes. You’ll work closely with our academic team, and choose electives from business management and economics to create a specialist qualification to suit your goals and career aspirations.10 reasons to study a combined MBA and Master of IT in Data Science at MurdochThis is the only combined course of its kind in Australia. Complete two Masters qualifications in just two years. Along the way, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in your career and the skills you need for success in a challenging environment. We have received a 5-star rating for student support and learner engagement in our Business and Management programs. Source: The Good Universities Guide 2019 Make use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities. Murdoch has received a 5-star rating for overall quality of educational experience in Computing and Information Systems. Source: The Good Universities Guide, 2019 Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements. Most of our classes take place after work hours during the week, starting after 4.30pm or on weekends. Take advantage of free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and data analysis, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student. Be taught by leading academics of international standing and with industrial experience. Put theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. MBA and IT students have the possibility to undertake internships with leading companies and industries in WA and Australia.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:IT project management organisational behaviour and management artificial intelligence strategies for growth and excellence big data.Your careerA postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) reports that postgraduates earn on average $20,000 more than those with an undergraduate degree.Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Strategy Director Business Operations Manager Artificial Intelligence or Data Scientist Statistician Business Intelligence and Research Manager.Good management and data analysis skills are needed across all industries. You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).
Master of Business Administration / Master of Human Resources Management
Murdoch University
A growing number of companies are using new methods of organisational design and people management practices to gain a competitive edge. This combined degree is designed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow's business leaders working with changing human resource management challenges.If you’re working in HR management and are ready to progress to more senior management positions, this program is for you.You’ll work closely with our academic team, and choose electives from business management, economics, and health management to create a specialist qualification to suit your goals and career aspirations.Our MBA is designed as a journey of personal and professional growth to help you realise any ambition and goals you set for yourself. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and business insights, and also develop greater self-awareness as you learn to reflect on your leader identity and leadership attributes.8 reasons to study a combined MBA and Master of Human Resource Management at MurdochThis is the only combined course of its kind in Australia. Complete two Masters qualifications in just two years. Along the way, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in your career and the skills you need for success in a challenging environment. Use avatars and virtual reality (VR) to prepare you for real life HR experiences such as interviews, conflict resolution and more. We are the first university in Australia to introduce VR in this way. We have received a 5-star rating for student support and learner engagement in our business and management programs. Source: The Good Universities Guide 2019 Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements. Take advantage of free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and data analysis, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student. Be taught by leading academics who have worked as consultants across many industries, including healthcare, IT, aged care, banking, and education. You’ll also learn through industry guest lectures and work on real projects with industry. Put theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:industrial relations and employment law talent behaviour and management human capital development people analytics and decision-making.Your careerA postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) reports that postgraduates earn on average $20,000 more than those that hold only an undergraduate degree.Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to.Careers could include:People and Culture Manager HR Projects Director HR Executive Executive Director Chief Operating Officer (COO).By 2022, it’s expected there will be 89,000 new management jobs in Australia. Source: Job Outlook WA Government 2019You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).Professional recognitionThis course has met the criteria for course accreditation and is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee.Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.