The Master of Development Studies provides students with the theoretical grounding and practical experience to address issues and debates of contemporary relevance to the developing world. The program enables students to strengthen and broaden wide-ranging skills relevant to careers in both academic research and in the development profession. Students who specialise in development studies will develop transferable skills that will substantially enhance their career options, including critical analysis, communication, cross-cultural understanding, research methods in development, project design and management, and team work.
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a strong analytical or mathematical component and with a weighted average mark of at least H2A (75%);
a statement of intent outlining why they wish to be considered for the course; and
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless the applicant has completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand or met one of the approved conditions for GRE exemption.
The Master of Economics is a two year degree in advanced studies in economics and econometrics. It provides training in critically reading the literature and experience in undertaking independent research. The program is ideal for those who wish to acquire the skills needed to practice as a professional economist in the public or private sectors. The program also provides a foundation to undertake further study at the PhD level.
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a major in management, marketing or a related discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent;
a statement of intent outlining why they wish to be considered for the course; and
the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless the applicant has completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand or met one of the approved conditions for GMAT or GRE exemption.
The Master of Commerce (Management) is an advanced management degree that equips business/commerce graduates with the ability to apply an evidence based approach for sound and defensible decision making.
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalent
or
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience
or
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience
or
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.
Melbourne Law School’s specialisation in banking and finance law is designed to provide students, practitioners and other professionals with a sophisticated understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for the Australian and international financial sector. Most subjects have a practical focus. Subject choice includes banking (eg lending and banking products), funds management, finance transactions, superannuation, financial services and capital markets.
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.
This program is an alternative to the Honours to PhD pathway. Students undertake a major research project and discipline-specific coursework subjects. In addition, a suite of professional business and communication subjects are offered to complement and enhance the research undertaken and to progress students’ career opportunities.
A Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, such as statistics, mathematics, biomedicine, psychology, science, pharmacy, health sciences, economics, from an approved university, with an average mark of at least H2B (70%) over the degree;
Biostatistics provides the concepts and analytic skills required to tackle today’s ever-increasing deluge of quantitative data in the health sciences, so that we can apply new understanding to the solution of real-world problems. It encompasses the design of experiments and the collection, summary and analysis of data, including, importantly, the interpretation and communication of data analysis to health professionals.
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline: Life Sciences or Chemistry, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) for an International Fee place, including an appropriate sequence of at least 25 points of second - year genetics or biochemistry or equivalent subjects;
Add value to the biotechnology industries and workplaces with a combination of deep scientific understanding and professional skills. Study an innovative curriculum that includes rich scientific study, an industry project and professional skills subjects.
The Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems (MBA/MIS) combines the study of Information Technology Management and Business Management. It is designed for high-achieving students on a fast track to Chief Information Officer (CIO) positions in senior management. The MIS is fully accredited by the Australian Computer Society and MIS and MBA graduates are successfully employed in multinational companies internationally. The MBA/MIS is jointly offered by the Melbourne Business School and The Department of Information Systems (Melbourne Graduate School of Science) at the University of Melbourne. The MBA/MIS is a 26 subject combination that can be completed in a minimum of two years full time, and includes a combination of subjects from both the MBA and MIS programs.
The Master of Choreography allows you to further develop your knowledge and skills in the area of choreography. The course provides a framework for acquiring skills in choreography, including the capacity for you to further develop your unique creative qualities.
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
an undergraduate degree in a science and/or health-related area
Audiologists are involved in hearing and balance assessment and rehabilitation. This course provides the basic scientific background for audiology, an introduction to clinical work, comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical audiology along with an introduction to related research methods.