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Unlock Your Future

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College of Business

Comprising six teaching schools and over 400 staff, the RMIT College of Business is one of the largest business teaching facilities in Australia and has delivered high quality programs for nearly seventy years. With programs offered in Vietnam, and significant teaching partnerships in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore, the College of Business attracts approximately 27 000 students in the Asia–Pacific region.

The College provides industry-responsive programs relevant to students and the future needs of employers. Alongside established programs covering international management, finance, accounting and law, specialist programs are also available. The breadth of programs offered is possible through collaborative teaching and research and many Business students find that they are studying alongside peers from a variety of business disciplines throughout their time at RMIT.

Graduate School of Business and Law

The Graduate School of Business and Law offers business management and law programs for business and non-business graduates.

By choosing to study a postgraduate program with the School, you will experience a practical and academically rigorous educational program.

Choosing a Program

Different programs require different time commitments. Programs may involve independent study, group work, daytime or evening classes and weekend classes or workshops. Online delivery of some courses may be offered, in addition to programs offered completely online through Open Universities Australia.

Please read the learning and teaching section for each program to plan a good balance of your work, personal and study commitments.

Graduate Profile

‘The quality of the Juris Doctor program is excellent and the theory learned in class can be readily implemented in the workplace. It was great to be studying alongside other professionals to share my experiences and to learn from theirs.

‘The evening classes meant that my work schedule was not interrupted, while the summer semester allowed me to pace my studies throughout the year.’

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What’s Inside?

4 Global Reach

5 A World of Opportunity

Business and Law Coursework Programs

6 Business Administration (MBA)

8 Business Administration (MBA) (Executive)

10 Juris Doctor

12 Research at RMIT

13 Bringing Melbourne’s Legal History to Life

14 Fees List

14 Money Matters

15 How to ApplyMelbourne City campus

Emily McPherson College Building

The Emily McPherson College Building, a magnificent heritage listed property located on the corner of Russell and Victoria streets, has been redeveloped and is now home of the MBA and Juris Doctor programs and an executive education suite.

Refurbished in July 2010, the building boasts the latest in multimedia technology, teaching and meeting spaces specially designed for collaborative learning and executive education. Other special features include a rooftop patio with views of Melbourne’s CBD.

Swanston Academic Building

Selected courses are held at the Swanston Academic Building, RMIT’s new Building 80, where innovative learning spaces are interspersed with retail and social spaces resulting in a stimulating environment for business students.

Go on a Swanston Academic Building virtual tour: www.rmit.edu.au/bus/sab/tour

Acknowledgement of country

The Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation are the traditional custodians of the land on which this organisation stands. We pay our respects to owners and Elders, both past and present.

Global Reach

RMIT is ranked in Australia’s top five universitiesfor student international exchange.

Graduate Profile

‘I chose the MBA (Executive) to add practical academic experience to the knowledge I had already gained from the workforce. The program allows you to study and network with a wide variety of like-minded people and to learn from each other’s experience.

‘I completed some of my studies at partner universities in Malaysia and France and at the RMIT Vietnam campus in Ho Chi Minh. The opportunity to study overseas allows you to participate in an environment that is challenging but fun. Being able to effectively conduct business with people from different cultural backgrounds is a skill that I now use on a day-to-day basis.’

Bryce HillMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive)

Gain your global perspectiveInternational recognition can include:

— full accreditation

— membership of overseas professional associations

— membership of Australian associations that have membership arrangements with overseas bodies.

RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (RIIERP)

RIIERP offers students the opportunity to undertake a paid internship in Europe, Asia or the USA with companies such as:

— Rolls-Royce

— BMW

— IBM

— Nestlé

— Airbus

— Boeing

— Porsche AG

— Siemens

— Bosch

— Audi

— Volkswagon

— Kawasaki.

For details including the full list of more than 100 partner companies, visit www.rmit.edu.au/RIIERP .

At RMIT there are so many ways to enrich your studies:— semester exchanges to over 120 partner institutions around

the world

— group study tours of up to one month in Europe, Asia and the Americas

— international work placements.

Find out where your studies could take you at www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/educationabroad

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Melbourne City Campus

RMIT’s postgraduate business programs are delivered at the Melbourne City campus, with most classes scheduled in the Swanston Academic Building. The MBA and Juris Doctor programs deliver most classes in the Emily McPherson College Building, located on the corner of Russell and Victoria streets.

Emily McPherson College Building

The Emily McPherson College Building, a magnificent heritage listed property located on the corner of Russell and Victoria streets, has been redeveloped and is now home of the MBA and Juris Doctor programs and an executive education suite.

Refurbished in July 2010, the building boasts the latest in multimedia technology, teaching and meeting spaces specially designed for collaborative learning and executive education. Other special features include a rooftop patio with views of Melbourne’s CBD.

www.rmit.edu.au/bus/emilymcpherson

Other Study Options

Open Universities Australia

RMIT University is a proud partner of Open Universities Australia (OUA) offering a range of individual units and full awards including:

— Juris Doctor

— Master of Business Administration (MBA)

— MBA (Executive)

— Master of International Business

— Master of Finance

— Master of Professional Accounting.

www.rmit.edu.au/oua

Overseas Study Opportunities

Some business programs are offered at RMIT Vietnam (Saigon South and Hanoi) and partner institutions around the world. This provides opportunities for students to complete part or all of their studies towards an RMIT award program outside of Australia.

International Study Programs

International study tours are a unique feature of RMIT’s business and law programs allowing you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with coursework completed in intensive mode.

Study tours depart during the Australian summer or winter vacations and can be credited towards your degree. Destinations include Asia, Europe and North America and are equivalent to either 12 or 24 credit points. If you are planning to include a study tour as part of your program, you are advised to check that you have the required number of student electives or credit points available.

www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours

Learning and Teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources such as lecture notes, assessment tools, discussion boards and podcasts through the myRMIT student portal.

Assessment

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, quizzes and tests, blog journals and practical assignments.

Hear from Adrian Meade and Adam Shepherd about the Juris Doctor program and their career journey.

A World of Opportunity

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

This Master of Business Administration (MBA) will accelerate your management career and teach you how to solve real problems in a global business environment.

It’s suited to recent graduates with a degree in any discipline but with typically less than four years’ work experience. The Business Mentoring Program offers you seminars with guest speakers, group work and case studies, individual mentoring and coaching and career preparation.

LocationMelbourne-based classes will be held at the Emily McPherson College Building, a magnificent heritage property on the corner of Russell and Victoria streets. Some classes may be held at the Swanston Academic Building.

This program is also offered through Open Universities Australia. www.rmit.edu.au/oua

Learning and TeachingThe MBA is delivered in three study periods—Semester 1, Semester 2 and a spring/summer study period. Full-time students will study four courses per study period and classes are typically held during the day. Part-time students will study two courses per study period and classes are typically held during the evening.

You will move through the program as a cohort, work in teams and benefit from the additional insights and understandings that come from interaction with classmates. Orientation and social activities encourage the development of study circles and instil the value of networking.

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning approaches during the program, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, simulations and site visits. Lectures deliver a comprehensive review of the latest thinking and world’s best practice, while tutorials provide opportunities for facilitated discussion. Factually based case studies, a key feature of successful quality MBA degrees worldwide, are important components of RMIT’s MBA courses and add further realism to the learning experience.

In addition, you will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources such as lecture notes, assessment tools, discussion boards and podcasts through the myRMIT student portal.

AssessmentOngoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

While group assignments are an important component of every course, the focus of the assessment is weighted towards individual performance.

Program StructureYou must complete 192 credit points, which equals 16 courses (12 credit points each). The program is structured in stages to enable you to:

— gain a solid background in business

— undertake coursework that introduces core aspects of business practice

— combine core discipline knowledge with electives to consolidate the knowledge you have gained through your studies

— showcase your emerging business expertise through the final two compulsory courses Applied Industry Practice and Business Operations (Strategy and Application).

Applied Industry Practice is a compulsory work-integrated learning course studied in the final stage of the program. This course together with Business Operations (Strategy and Application), a compulsory capstone course, are undertaken at the end of the program because they bring focus to the range of activities and knowledge you have acquired, and allow you to showcase your emerging business expertise.

It is recommended that you follow the sequence of courses presented which is based on your accumulation of knowledge and skills. For example, courses in strategy development that require an understanding of business analysis, marketing and finance are scheduled after functional courses introducing these concepts so that you can draw upon these skills in creating strategic activities. Likewise, you will first learn about your own development, strengths and style as a manager or leader before moving to the critical issues involved in managing and leading others.

An outline of the current program structure is provided on this page. All courses are 12 credit points each unless otherwise indicated.

To read individual course descriptions, please enter the course code at www.rmit.edu.au .

The following is an example of courses offered:

Common Business Courses

ACCT2127 Accounting for Management Decisions

BUSM3886 Business and Government in the Global Context

ISYS1028 Global Business and Social Technology: A Case Study Approach

BUSM1162 Management 1—Managing People

Graduate Certificate

BUSM4154 Accounting

BUSM3243 Business and Economic Analysis

BUSM4151 Introduction to Business Management

BUSM1530 Leadership and Management

Graduate Diploma

BUSM4157 Corporate Governance and Regulation

BUSM1534 Marketing for Managers

BUSM3249 People and Organisations

BUSM3255 Strategy

Master

BUSM4163 Applied Industry Practice

BUSM3261 Business Operations (Strategy and Application)

BUSM4160 Managerial Finance

BAFI3190 One postgraduate elective course

Program Code

MC199

Campus

City campus, Vietnam or online

Duration

— 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time (with advanced standing)*

— 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time (without advanced standing)

* Students undertaking courses in all scheduled teaching periods may be able to complete the program in 12–16 months.

Fees and Scholarships

Please refer to Fees List and Money Matters on page 14.

URL

www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc199

MBA Student Profile

Typically: — aged early- to mid-twenties — degree qualified in any discipline but with limited work experience since graduation (typically less than four years)

— looking to get ahead of the pack by adding business skills to their existing discipline

— wanting to complete an MBA in just one year (or two if part-time).

MBA Class Profile

— 15% of enrolled students have management experience

— 25% of enrolled students are studying part-time

— 47% of enrolled students are female

— 60% of enrolled students are international students.

Source: Good Universities Guide to MBA and Management courses 2013.

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Industry ConnectionsGuiding the development of the College of Business, nationally and internationally, is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge between the latest in technology and design thinking and business.

Business MentoringThe MBA is designed for students with limited work experience. To assist your career progression and increase your employment opportunities, the MBA provides guidance through a Business Mentoring Program. You will engage in a range of activities including seminars with guest speakers, group work and case studies, individual mentoring and coaching, and career preparation.

The mentoring program covers:

— leadership in the workplace

— power and influence

— judgement in decision-making

— career and self-management

— working in Australian organisations

— working in Asia

— working in a family business.

All of our business mentors hold at least 15 years of experience, are active leaders in their respective fields, and will provide guidance and support for your working life.

CareerGraduates of the arts, business, engineering, health, IT and other fields study this MBA to broaden their career options.

Global OpportunitiesInternational study tours are a unique feature of the program allowing you to combine an overseas travel and cultural experience with your studies. Please see the International Study Programs section on page 5.

Professional Recognition and AccreditationDepending on courses undertaken and experience, graduates may be eligible for associate or full membership of a number of professional bodies.

These may include:

— The Australian Human Resources Institute www.ahri.com.au

— The Australian Institute of Management www.aim.com.au

— The Australian Institute of Training and Development www.aitd.com.au

— The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria www.irsv.asn.au

Entry RequirementsAn Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)/50%/Pass.

How to ApplyApply directly to RMIT University www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .

Please refer to How to Apply on page 15 for details.

Pathway

Advanced Standing

Applicants who are selected for commencement in 2014 with advanced standing will receive exemptions for the first four common business courses.

For further information about this transitional arrangement and program duration please see the two-year master enhanced study options page. www.rmit.edu.au/bus/academicprograms

Credit and Exemptions

Applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate business or management studies at another institution may be eligible to have these assessed as credits or exemptions granted toward this program.

Credits and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University’s Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

For further information, please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit .

Exit Points

Master programs have intermediate exit points— a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Upon successful completion of four discipline-specific courses, you may exit with a graduate certificate; upon successful completion of eight discipline-specific courses, you may exit with a graduate diploma. Please refer to the program structure to identify the relevant courses.

Graduate Profile

‘I made the decision to study an MBA because I had started to reach the limits of my technical job and required more management experience. The program covers all of the hard and soft skills I need to learn in order to fast-track my career.

‘The MBA is an opportunity to expand your horizons, acquire confidence, learn from others, and build a network of people who are like-minded. It offers a big picture view of the world and allows you to analyse opportunities from multiple perspectives.’

Jan NickmansMaster of Business Administration (MBA)


Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive)

This executive-level program offers working professionals a highly flexible learning experience that fosters leadership, strategic thinking and corporate responsibility.

The MBA (Executive) builds on your professional experience through collaborative-style learning and business problem-solving to facilitate your career progression.

You’ll have access to study options in Vietnam, international study tours, online study through Open Universities Australia and intensive course delivery.

LocationMelbourne-based classes will be held at the Emily McPherson College Building, a magnificent heritage property on the corner of Russell and Victoria streets.


Learning and TeachingCourses run in the evening, or in 4-5 day intensives and on weekends in block mode at the Melbourne City campus.

Flexible study options include:

— spring and summer courses

— winter and summer international study tours and intensives

— online through RMIT’s partnership with Open Universities Australia.

You can move comfortably between online and on-campus modes wherever the program is offered—in Melbourne or Vietnam.


You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources such as lecture notes, assessment tools, discussion boards and podcasts through the myRMIT student portal.

AssessmentOngoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program StructureYou must complete 144 credit points, which equates to nine core courses and three electives.

An outline of the current program structure is provided below. All courses are 12 credit points each unless otherwise indicated.


The following is an example of courses offered:

Graduate Certificate

BUSM4126 Accounting for Business Decisions

BUSM3902 Business in a Global Context

BUSM4131 Leading People and Organisations

MKTG1276 Marketing

Graduate Diploma

BUSM3922 Business Strategy

BUSM4146 Change and Innovation

BUSM4136 Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

BUSM4141 Financial Management

Master

BUSM3927 Strategic Business Leadership

Three postgraduate elective courses (or equivalent of 36 credit points)

Industry ConnectionsGuiding the development of the College of Business, nationally and internationally, is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge between the latest in technology and design thinking and business.

CareerGraduates will be able to demonstrate advanced business knowledge and tackle strategic challenges in any organisation.

You will deliver key capabilities in:

— executive leadership

— entrepreneurial and strategic thinking

— effective communication

— ethical judgement

— innovation and advanced problem-solving

— the capacity to transform business processes.


Professional Recognition and AccreditationDepending on courses undertaken and experience, graduates may be eligible for associate or full membership with:

— The Australian Human Resources Institute www.ahri.com.au

— The Australian Institute of Management www.aim.com.au

— The Australian Institute of Training and Development www.aitd.com.au

— The Industrial Relations Society of Victoria www.irsv.asn.au

Entry RequirementsAn Australian bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum average of 50% or Pass or GPA 1.0 (out of 4.0) and evidence of a minimum five years of work experience in a management role.

Applicants may be considered based on significant work experience (8 –10 years) with at least five years in a management role.



Program Code

MC162

Campus

City campus, Vietnam or online

Duration1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time



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Pathway


Applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate business or management studies at another institution may be eligible to have these assessed as credits or exemptions granted toward this program.



Applicants with an ICAA, CPA, or Chartered Secretaries qualification are eligible for up to four course credits. Credit transfer from other postgraduate programs and recognition of other professional qualifications will be reviewed on a case by case basis, however, applicants should note that only relevant business postgraduate qualifications are normally considered for credit transfer. These must be equivalent to RMIT University’s MBA (Executive) course content, structure and credit point values. All applicants should undertake the normal application process.

Exit Points

Master programs have intermediate exit points— a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Upon successful completion of four discipline-specific courses, you may exit with a graduate certificate; upon successful completion of eight discipline-specific courses, you may exit with a graduate diploma. Please refer to the program structure to identify the relevant courses.

Student Profile

‘The MBA (Executive) is helping me to improve my business expertise and develop my career choices. It provides an excellent avenue for gaining new skills and furthering existing knowledge.

‘I am a self-employed business owner and the MBA (Executive) has helped me to pursue my entrepreneurial interests. One of the projects I completed as part of the New Venture Creation course prompted me to expand my business and innovate by bringing in new ideas.’

Tania SasikMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive)

MBA (Executive) Student Profile

Typically: — already in a managerial or professional role

— looking for further career advancement

— able to combine work and study

— aged 35 to 44

— seeking a team-based, collaborative learning style

— degree qualified with substantial, relevant work experience.

MBA Class Profile

— 35% of enrolled students are senior managers

— 29% of enrolled students are studying part-time

— 30% of enrolled students are female

— 5% of enrolled students are international students.

Source: Good Universities Guide to MBA and Management courses 2013.


Juris Doctor

Designed for non-law graduates of any discipline, the Juris Doctor is a postgraduate law program focusing on business law, international law and the justice system and leads to entry into the legal profession. Equal emphasis is placed on gaining discipline knowledge, conducting legal research and engaging with professional practice.

Some students will seek admission to practise as lawyers at the completion of the program, while others will be looking to expand their career options through a wide range of roles within and outside the legal profession.

The Juris Doctor program offers you the opportunity to meet the academic requirements for entry into the legal profession while also gaining insights into key issues facing contemporary legal, justice and regulatory systems in Australia and internationally.

LocationYour classes will be held at the Emily McPherson College Building, a magnificent heritage property on the corner of Russell and Victoria streets.

Facilities include a student lounge, conference suite and high-tech lecture theatres and classrooms. Moots are conducted in the nearby Old Magistrates’ Court building.


Learning and TeachingClasses are held in the evening, including Friday evenings, and on weekends. The compulsory course Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods will be taught intensively over three non-consecutive weekends.


You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Moot CourtA moot is an activity where students take part in simulated court proceedings, which usually involves drafting briefs and presenting an oral (legal) argument.

The aim of the moot court is to consolidate the learning of substantive law and provide experience in legal advocacy, presentation and teamwork. It is a test of the students’ understanding of court etiquette, legal research and legal writing.

Each student generally has 15 minutes to make their oral submissions to the court, fielding questions from the bench in the process. This activity normally takes place in the second and third years of the Juris Doctor program.

AssessmentOngoing assessment throughout the semester may include examinations, essays, reports, oral class presentations, research projects, quizzes, reflective reports, in-class tests, case studies, practical legal training and mock Tribunal hearing group projects.

Program StructureYou must complete 288 credit points, which generally equals 24 courses (12 credit points each) consisting of 16 core law courses (including the ‘Priestley 11’, and the compulsory work-integrated learning course, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution) and eight electives.

You can select business law electives or a generalist legal elective stream to deepen your understanding in a specific discipline area and/or enhance your capabilities.

Students entering the Juris Doctor are required to have a high level of English proficiency. Legal study requires students to be able to research and analyse the law from primary resources, to apply the findings of such work to the solution of legal problems, and to be able to communicate the results of their learning, both orally and in writing.

An outline of the current program structure is provided on this page. All courses are 12 credit points each unless otherwise indicated.


The following is an example of courses offered:^

Year One

LAW1023 Administrative Law

LAW1024 Australian Property Law

LAW1021 Contract Law

LAW2394 Criminal Law

LAW1019 Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

LAW1020 Law of Torts

LAW1031 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

One elective from the list below

Year Two

LAW1026 Australian Company Law

LAW1028 Australian Taxation Law

LAW1030 Civil Procedure

LAW1027 Federal and State Constitutional Law

LAW1022 Intellectual Property Law

LAW1029 International Law

Two electives from the list below

Year Three

LAW1033 Competition and Consumer Law

LAW1025 Equity and Trusts

LAW2395 Evidence

Five electives from the list below

Elective Courses

LAW1050 Acquisitions, Takeovers and Mergers

LAW2436 Advocacy Skills and Training

LAW2434 Clinical Legal Education

LAW2432 Human Rights Law in Australia

LAW1045 Insolvency

LAW1034 International Business Law

LAW1042 Internet Law

LAW2438 Interpreting Statutes

LAW2393 Issues in Corporate Governance

LAW1046 Jurisprudence

LAW1039 Labour Law

LAW1041 Law and Medicine

LAW1037 Legal Practice Management and Professional Conduct

LAW1044 Private International Law

LAW1040 Research Project

LAW1032 Transnational Law

LAW1043 Wills and Succession

LAW1051 Workplace Regulation

Any postgraduate elective course

^ The program structure is currently being reviewed.

Program Code

MC161

Campus

City campus or online

Duration3 years full-time or 6 years part-time A summer semester is available and some students may be able to accelerate their progress.



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Industry ConnectionsGuiding the development of the College of Business, nationally and internationally, is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge between the latest in technology and design thinking and business. In addition, the Juris Doctor Advisory Board comprises leading figures in the Victorian legal community who advise on courses and other aspects of the program.

Career

Legal Practice

Graduates can change their career direction and enter the legal profession by adding this fully accredited legal qualification to their undergraduate degree.

Current Career Development

A Juris Doctor graduate opens doors to a wide range of professional opportunities that require legal qualifications.


Professional Recognition and AccreditationTo be admitted to practice as a barrister or solicitor in Victoria, applicants must have completed a tertiary qualification in Australia that includes:

— the equivalent of at least three years of full-time study of law

— units of study that demonstrate an understanding of and competence in 11 specified areas of legal knowledge (these are known as the ‘Priestley 11’).

This program is accredited by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) in Victoria and recognised as meeting the educational requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of Victoria as an Australian lawyer.

To practise as a lawyer, you must undertake either one year of supervised workplace training (formerly Articles of Clerkship) with a law firm, or a Practical Legal Training Course of six months. This course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through Leo Cussen Institute or The College of Law. The Leo Cussen course is available both online and face-to-face.

Entry RequirementsAn Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline, except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0)/65%/Credit.



Pathway

Advanced Standing

Australian law degrees are required to include 11 core areas of knowledge—the ‘Priestley 11.’

These areas are:

— Criminal Law and Procedure

— Tort

— Contract

— Property

— Equity

— Company Law

— Administrative Law

— Federal and State Constitutional Law

— Civil Procedure

— Evidence

— Professional Conduct.

No exemptions from the Priestley 11 are allowed unless the courses concerned are the equivalent subjects in another postgraduate law program.


For non-law electives, exemptions may be granted for courses successfully completed at Master level.



Graduate Profile

‘The flexibility of the Juris Doctor allows you to study without having to drop all the other aspects of your life.

‘I chose to complete a study tour in France as I wanted to learn more about international law and how countries are interrelated. It allowed me to make new friends and learn more about another culture. What I gained from the experience is more than you can ever get from a textbook.’

Joanne AhrbeckJuris Doctor


Research Programs

Master and PhD by Research

Program Code Specialist Discipline Further Information

MR200 Master of Business (Accountancy) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr200

MR205 Master of Business (Business and Law) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr205

MR201 Master of Business (Business Information Systems) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr201

MR203 Master of Business (Economics, Finance and Marketing) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr203

MR204 Master of Business (Management) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr204

MR202 Master of Business (Supply Chain and Logistics) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr202

MR222 Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mr222

DR200 PhD (Accountancy) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr200

DR201 PhD (Business Information Systems) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr201

DR205 PhD (Business) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr205

DR203 PhD (Economics, Finance and Marketing) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr203

DR206 PhD (Law) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr206

DR204 PhD (Management) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr204

DR222 PhD (Mathematical Sciences) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr222

DR202 PhD (Supply Chain and Logistics) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/dr202

You can find further details about individual programs by typing in the specific URL listed above.

To Start Your Career in Research:

1. Complete your bachelor degree with high grades.

2. Complete an honours degree or a master degree by research.

3. If you excel in your honours degree or master degree by research, you can continue your research in a doctorate (PhD). This involves four years of research under the supervision of a senior researcher.

For further information about entry requirements and the application process for postgraduate by research programs, please refer to How to Apply on page 15.

College of Business

Research activity falls under the following areas, and is focused on assisting organisations to function more efficiently in a changing business environment. Through collaborative ventures, the College aims to produce research that has broad positive economic, social and environmental implications for business, government, industry and the broader community.

— Accounting Education

— Applied Economic Modelling

— Business Education

— Corporate Governance/Social Responsibility

— E-Government and E-Health

— Empirical Microeconomics

— Employment Relations

— Entrepreneurship and Innovation

— Financial Markets

— Human Resource Management

— Information, Security and Knowledge Management

— International Business Studies

— Internet Law

— Investments and Commodity Pricing

— Logistics and Supply Chain Management

— Marketing

— Organisational Sustainability, Behaviour and Theory

— Societal Value of Information Technology

— Strategic Management

For more information about College of Business research centres, affiliations and research expertise visit www.rmit.edu.au/bus/research .

To find out about research programs, supervision and entrance requirements, visit www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch .

You can find full details about application processes and key dates at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/research .

Influence Lives Through Research

Be challenged and inspired by life-changing research discoveries, and tackling the ‘wicked’ problems.

Candidate Profile

‘The PhD program provides the opportunity to examine an aspect of the law in detail and break new ground in the process.

‘I previously completed the Juris Doctor program at RMIT and in the future I hope to practise law, offering informed advice and representation to those who need it.’

Adrian MeadeDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Business)School of Graduate Research Advisory Board Inaugural president of the HDR Association


Old Melbourne Magistrates’ Court

In 1842–3 a modest two-storey brick building was erected to house the Supreme Court of Victoria on the corner of Russell and La Trobe streets, Melbourne. In 1911, the foundation stone for the current courthouse was laid and the building was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, DV Hennessy, on 20 January 1914. Over the years rooms have been converted and the purpose for which the space has been used has changed.

Famous trials held in the Magistrates’ Court:

— thirteen prisoners taken at the Eureka Stockade, who were arraigned for high treason in 1855 but acquitted

— notorious bushranger Ned Kelly, who was tried in 1880, convicted of murder and hanged at the Old Melbourne Gaol next door

— infamous gangster Leslie ‘Squizzy’ Taylor, said to have regularly made social visits to police friends at the court, was tried in 1924 for negligent driving that caused the death of a pedestrian.

The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court relocated to the corner of William Street and Lonsdale Street in the early 1990s and the Russell Street building was closed until purchased by RMIT University in 1997. The Court is now used by postgraduate students for moot court presentations as part of the Juris Doctor program.

RMIT Centre for Innovative Justice

The RMIT Centre for Innovative Justice was launched in March 2013 by the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Julia Gillard MP.

The Centre’s key areas of focus include therapeutic and restorative justice, non-adversarial dispute resolution, and access to justice.

For students, the Centre aims to provide practical exposure to the process of law reform and equip them to use their legal training to advocate for and achieve change.

Other activities of the Centre include:

— conducting research on contemporary law and justice issues

— contributing to public debate through publications and events

— collaborating with agencies and organisations involved in delivering innovative justice programs

— providing opportunities to collaborate on research projects and policy development

— assisting with work placement and internship opportunities for students and volunteers within public sector and community agencies, as well as the private legal profession.

Bringing Melbourne’s Legal History to Life

Locations

Rob Hulls, Director of the RMIT Centre for Innovative Justice, pictured with former Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Julia Gillard MP at the Centre’s launch in March 2013.

The former Magistrates’ Court exterior (above) and interior (below).


Fees ListThe table below shows a student’s annual tuition fee for a full-time study load in 2014, for students in a full-fee place. For information about full-fee places and other fees and expenses refer to Money Matters below.

Program Code Award Title Full-time Duration 2014 Annual Program Fee Page

MC161 Juris Doctor 3 years full-time $29 760 10

MC199 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1.5 years full-time (with advanced standing)2 years full-time (without advanced standing)

$28 800 6

MC162 Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Executive) 1.5 years full-time $29 760 8

The tuition fees vary according to each program and are adjusted on an annual basis. You are encouraged to confirm fees for 2014 on the fees web page (available from October 2013) www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees prior to making an application.

RMIT reserves the right to adjust fees for full-fee places on an annual basis by an amount that will not exceed 7.5% each year (subject to rounding). For higher education fees, tuition fees are rounded up to the nearest $10 per credit point increment. The absolute fee increase may exceed 7.5%.

Money MattersCoursework DegreesWhat you pay will depend on whether you are offered a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a full-fee place. Financial assistance is available to eligible students regardless of the type of place you enrol in.

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

A Commonwealth supported place is a place at university where the tuition fee is jointly paid by you and the Commonwealth Government. Your share of the fee, called the student contribution, is set by the government and is determined by the discipline area you are studying. This table shows a student’s annual fee for a full-time study load in 2014.

Student Contribution Band Maximum Student Contribution for a

Place in 2014*

Band 1: humanities, behavioural science, social studies, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, education, nursing

$6 044

Band 2: mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture

$8 613

Band 3: law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science

$10 085

* Subject to the passage of legislation.

If you undertake more or less than a full-time study load, or you study courses from a combination of the above categories, you will be charged the proportionate student contribution.

For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered/css .

Full-Fee Places

Students in full-fee places are required to pay a tuition fee that covers the full tuition costs of their program.

Only students who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or hold an Australian Permanent Resident Visa are eligible for a domestic full-fee place. Students who do not meet these citizenship and residency requirements may be offered a place as an onshore international student.

Fees for 2014 are listed in the table in the Fees List section above.

Research DegreesIf you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place where your tuition costs are funded by the Commonwealth Government and you therefore have full exemption from tuition fees.

Acceptance in an RTS place is very competitive and places are granted on the condition that you meet progress requirements and complete within the allotted time for your program and your status as a part-time or full-time candidate. www.rmit.edu.au/graduateresearch

Other Fees and ExpensesIn addition to tuition fees, you may be charged a student services and amenities fee (SSAF) which is indexed annually. Eligible students can defer payment of the fee through SA-HELP. For more information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/ssaf .

You may also be required to purchase items related to your program, including field trips, specified textbooks and equipment. These material fees are not compulsory and students may choose to purchase these items independently. These expenses vary from program to program. Please contact the relevant school directly or visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees .

Financial Assistance

Scholarships

Before you let financial constraints or living arrangements get in the way of your decision to study, find out about the range of discipline-specific and general RMIT scholarships available for postgraduate students.

Scholarships Office Tel. 03 9925 2811 Email: [email protected] www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships

HECS-HELP

HECS-HELP assists eligible students in a Commonwealth supported place to pay their student contribution. To learn more about HECS-HELP visit www.studyassist.gov.au to obtain a copy of the Information for Commonwealth supported students booklet.

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is an optional loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay all or part of their tuition fees. To learn more about FEE-HELP visit www.studyassist.gov.au to obtain a copy of the FEE-HELP Information booklet.

Income Support

The Commonwealth Government has approved a number of RMIT University postgraduate programs for student income support payments. The approved programs are listed at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered/masters .

Income Tax Deductions

Students may be eligible to apply for income tax deductions relating to the education expenses that are linked to their employment. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website at www.ato.gov.au provides guidance on the taxation treatment of your fees.


How to ApplyCoursework Degrees

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must meet University entry requirements. In addition, you must also meet program entry requirements to be considered for admission.

Refer to the URL listed under individual program entries for entry requirement eligibility before applying.

Direct Application

Apply online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct .

Timely applications for coursework programs are due by:

— 10 November each year (for Semester 1 start) and

— 31 May each year (for midyear Semester 2 start).

Midyear applications open 1 May, visit www.rmit.edu.au/midyear .

Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early.

Research Degrees

Entry Requirements

Refer to the URL listed under postgraduate by research programs for entry requirement eligibility before applying. Also refer to www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/research .

Finding a Supervisor

All applicants need to find a supervisor with similar research interests as themselves and discuss a research proposal with them. Before you apply, it is recommended that you contact the Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator in the school to which you are applying. The research proposal must be included in your application. www.rmit.edu.au/research/searchsupervisors

Application Process

Application for candidature involves three steps:

1. Find a program and confirm eligibility

2. Seek academic advice

3. Complete and submit application form and all supporting documents.

For detailed information visit www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/research or contact the School of Graduate Research.

Application Timelines

You are encouraged to lodge your application early and consider the scholarships closing date if you also wish to apply for a scholarship.

Applications for 2014 scholarships are open from 1 September until 31 October 2013.

Applications for 2014 Research Training Scheme (RTS) places are open from 1 September until 31 March 2014. Early offers will be made in December to applicants that apply by 31 October 2013. Applicants who submit their applications after 31 October will be advised of the outcome from early January.

Applications for midyear 2014 RTS places are open 1 May until 31 August 2014. Early offers will be made in June to applicants that apply by 31 May 2014. Applicants who submit their applications after 31 May will be advised of the outcome from early July.

Further InformationInfo Corner 330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street) Melbourne VIC 3000 Tel. +61 3 9925 2260

Information for Prospective Students

Information sessions are run throughout the year. For details visit

— the College of Business postgraduate studies page www.rmit.edu.au/bus/postgrad

— the RMIT University Eventbrite web page http://rmituniversity.eventbrite.com.au


http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/research

http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/research

This guide is designed for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia

RMIT UniversityInfo Corner330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)Melbourne VIC 3000Tel. +61 3 9925 2260Email: [email protected]

www.rmit.edu.au

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the student to check and confirm all general and specific program information prior to lodging an application for enrolment. For the most up-to-date program information, please refer to the RMIT University website. Visit www.rmit.edu.au . This guide is designed for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia. TAFE programs are delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding for eligible students.

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