swinburne.edu.au/postgrad
2019
SWINBURNE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
REFERENCE GUIDE
At Swinburne, our postgraduate programs provide training for every stage of your career.
We provide practical, theoretical and conceptual skills to prepare you for success. Whether you’re just starting out or moving into a leadership role, by the time you graduate you’ll have the knowledge and skills you need.
It’s just a matter of choosing the qualification that suits the future you can picture.
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Why Swinburne?
Flexible study options
You want study that fits into your life. That’s why we offer a range of options. Many lectures and tutorials are held in the evenings or weekends, making them accessible to those who work full-time. You may also be able to study through distance learning, or choose online or part-time study. Some units are offered in block release mode, which means you’ll cover large amounts of course content in bulk by attending seminars over a few days each month. It’s a great way to finish your course and get your qualifications sooner.
State-of-the-art campus and facilities
Swinburne’s main campus in Hawthorn is bordered by bustling Glenferrie Road, with Glenferrie train station right on our doorstep. Our facilities support our ethos of entrepreneurship and innovation, and rigorous research – with purpose-built labs, classrooms and shared workspaces. Our Innovation Precinct enables interdisciplinary and industry collaboration, and our Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre is renowned as a hub for world-leading research, education and training.
Strong industry connections
Our strong links with business and industry mean you’ll graduate with the skills that employers are seeking. We partner with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences and many of our programs are professionally accredited by industry bodies.
A focus on research
Swinburne is an internationally renowned research-intensive university. We have five key research institutes across data science, health innovation, smart cities, social innovation and manufacturing futures, and we are recognised globally as leaders in science, technology, innovation, business and design.
Educational leaders
Our reputation for superior education and research means we attract highly qualified academics and educational leaders. You’ll learn from those who are at the top of their fields with extensive experience in industry and in the classroom.
Sherwin can’t count the times when something would pop up at work and he’d think, ‘I know this, we just covered this in class yesterday’. He readily admits that, without completing a double master degree, he wouldn’t have progressed this far at such a young age. He’s currently the Head of Experience Design at Ippon Technologies, a multinational IT consulting firm.
SHERWIN TORRESDigital Business Management and Business Administration
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Graduate certificates and diplomas
A graduate certificate or diploma can provide specialised skills, allow you to explore a personal interest area and can enhance your career options. They can also be a great way to test an area of study before committing to a full master degree. Additionally, you may consider this as a pathway into a master – successful completion could see you meeting the master entry requirements that you didn’t previously meet.
Master by coursework
Our postgraduate programs have a career-focused curriculum. Taught by academics who are engaged with industry in the areas they teach, our courses equip you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in your chosen field.
Postgraduate study can help you stand out in a competitive job market, gain specialised skills and achieve your career goals sooner. It can also provide the opportunity to deeply explore an area of study or research in which you can really make your mark.
Our postgraduate offerings range from graduate certificates and diplomas to master degrees by research or coursework as well as doctorates. Several of our programs are structured as nested suites, meaning you can undertake a graduate certificate first, continue into a diploma and then go on to a master – with the option to exit with a qualification at any one of these points.
Double master
Double master degrees are a great way to broaden your study experience and are highly respected by employers. They combine two areas of study and, on completion, you’ll be awarded two degrees. Look out for our Global Leadership Program, which offers two postgraduate qualifications from two leading universities – both Swinburne and Northeastern University in Boston, USA.
Professional master
A professional master is a great option, particularly if you’re moving directly from undergraduate into postgraduate study. These degrees are designed to help you transition smoothly from the classroom to the workplace and aim to enhance graduate employability both in Australia and internationally.
Advanced master
Advanced master degrees are designed to help you develop specialised knowledge and research skills. Students interested in exploring research techniques or pursuing a PhD or research career should consider these programs.
Higher degrees by research
Swinburne’s research degrees allow you to plan, conduct and manage a substantial research project. As part of your course, you will engage in critical thinking and develop knowledge of ethical practice, intellectual property and commercialisation. Our research degrees give you access to specialist facilities, world-class researchers, training and support. For more, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/research/research-degrees
COURSEWORK PROGRAM CAMPUS DURATION INTAKE
AVIATION
Human Factors
Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Human Factors) Distance 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) Distance 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Aviation (Human Factors) Distance 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Management
Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management) Distance 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) Distance 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Aviation (Management) Distance 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Operational Safety Systems
Professional Certificate of Aviation (Operational Safety Systems) Hawthorn 0.5 yr PT Mar, Aug
BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND ARCHITECTURE
Architecture and Urban Design
Master of Architecture Hawthorn 2 yrs FT Aug
Master of Architecture and Urban Design Hawthorn 2 yrs FT Aug
Master of Urban Design Hawthorn 2 yrs FT Aug
Graduate Certificate of Urban Design Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT Aug
Graduate Certificate of Urban Informatics Hawthorn 1 yr PT Aug
BUSINESS
Accounting
Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Professional Accounting Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Science in Leadership Hawthorn/Boston 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Accounting – Online
Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting Online 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Jul, Nov
Master of Professional Accounting Online 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Jul, Nov
Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Aug
Master of Business Administration Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Aug
Master of Business Administration (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Aug
Business Administration – Online
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Online 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Jul, Nov
Master of Business Administration Online 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Jul, Nov
Business Administration (Executive)
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (Executive) Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Master of Business Administration (Executive) Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Master of Business Administration (Executive) (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Master of Business Administration (Executive)/Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Postgraduate programsKEY FT Full-time PT Part-time
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COURSEWORK PROGRAM CAMPUS DURATION INTAKE
BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Business Administration (International)
Master of Business Administration (International)/Master of Science in Leadership Hawthorn/Boston 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Business Information Systems
Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Business Information Systems Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Business Management
Graduate Certificate of Business Management Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Certificate of Business Management Online 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Corporate Governance
Graduate Certificate of Corporate Governance Hawthorn 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Master of Corporate Governance Hawthorn 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Corporate Governance (Advanced) Hawthorn 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Digital Business Management
Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Master of Digital Business Management Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Digital Business Management (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Digital Business Management/Master of Business Administration (Executive) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Digital Marketing Technologies
Graduate Certificate of Digital Marketing Technologies Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Finance and Banking
Graduate Certificate of Finance and Banking Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Master of Finance and Banking Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Finance and Banking (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Finance and Banking/Master of Science in Leadership Hawthorn/Boston 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Financial Technologies
Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies Hawthorn 1 yr PT Feb, Mar, Aug
Master of Financial Technologies Hawthorn 3 yrs PT Feb, Mar, Aug
Master of Financial Technologies (Advanced) Hawthorn 4 yrs PT Feb, Mar, Aug
Postgraduate programs (continued)
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COURSEWORK PROGRAM CAMPUS DURATION INTAKE
Human Resource Management
Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Human Resource Management Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Human Resource Management (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Marketing
Graduate Certificate of Marketing Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Master of Marketing Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Marketing (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Marketing /Master of Science in Leadership Hawthorn/Boston 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Project Management
Graduate Certificate of Project Management Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Project Management Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Project Management Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Project Management (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Social Impact
Graduate Certificate of Social Impact Hawthorn 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Master of Social Impact Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Social Impact (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Supply Chain Innovation
Graduate Certificate of Supply Chain Innovation Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Master of Supply Chain Innovation Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Supply Chain Innovation (Advanced) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
DESIGN
Design
Graduate Certificate of Design Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Design Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Design Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Design Strategy and Innovation
Graduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar
Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar
Master of Design Strategy and Innovation Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
EDUCATION
Primary Teaching
Master of Teaching (Primary) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar
Master of Teaching (Primary) – Online Online 2 yrs FT Mar, Jul, Nov
KEY FT Full-time PT Part-time
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COURSEWORK PROGRAM CAMPUS DURATION INTAKE
EDUCATION (CONTINUED)
Secondary Teaching
Master of Teaching (Secondary) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar
Learning and Teaching
Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) Online 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
ENGINEERING
Advanced Manufacturing
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Science Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Civil Engineering
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Science Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering (Civil)/Master of Construction Management Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Construction Management
Graduate Certificate in Construction Management Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Construction Management Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Construction Management Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering (Civil)/Master of Construction Management Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Science Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Science Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Network Systems and Telecommunications
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Science Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
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COURSEWORK PROGRAM CAMPUS DURATION INTAKE
Professional Engineering
Master of Professional Engineering Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Risk Management
Graduate Certificate in Risk Management Distance 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Structural Engineering
Graduate Certificate of Engineering Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Engineering Science Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
HEALTH
Applied Statistics
Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics Online 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics Online 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Applied Statistics Online 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Counselling
Graduate Certificate of Counselling Hawthorn 1 yr PT Mar
Graduate Diploma of Counselling Hawthorn 2 yrs PT Mar
Master of Counselling Hawthorn 3 yrs PT Mar
Dietetics
Master of Dietetics Hawthorn 2 yrs FT Aug
Forensic Assessment and Risk Management
Graduate Certificate in Specialist Forensic Assessment and Risk Management Online 1 yr PT Mar
Forensic Behavioural Science
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science Online 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Forensic Behavioural Science Online 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Forensic Behavioural Science Online 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Forensic Mental Health Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health Nursing Online 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health Nursing Online 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Housing Management and Policy
Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) Distance 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy Hawthorn 2 yrs FT Jun
Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy Hawthorn 2 yrs FT Aug
KEY FT Full-time PT Part-time
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COURSEWORK PROGRAM CAMPUS DURATION INTAKE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology
Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Hawthorn 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Information Technology Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Network Systems
Master of Science (Network Systems) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
Media and Communication
Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication Hawthorn 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Media and Communication Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Media and Communication Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Writing
Graduate Certificate of Arts (Writing) Online 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Writing) Online 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Master of Arts (Writing) Online 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Feb, May, Aug, Nov
PSYCHOLOGY
Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) Hawthorn 4 yrs FT Mar
Clinical Psychology
Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar
Forensic Psychology
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology Hawthorn 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Online 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Jul, Nov
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) Online 1 yr FT Mar
SCIENCE
Applied Statistics
Graduate Certificate of Applied Statistics Online 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Mar, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Applied Statistics Online 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Applied Statistics Online 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Astronomy
Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) Online 0.5 yr FT or 1 yr PT Feb, Aug
Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) Online 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Feb, Aug
Master of Science (Astronomy) Online 1.5 yrs FT or 3 yrs PT Feb, Aug
Biotechnology
Graduate Diploma of Science (Biotechnology) Hawthorn 1 yr FT or 2 yrs PT Mar, Aug
Master of Science (Biotechnology) Hawthorn 2 yrs FT or 4 yrs PT Mar, Aug
KEY FT Full-time PT Part-time
Postgraduate programs (continued)
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WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH
Ranked WELL ABOVE world standard in nine fields
of research in the Excellence in Research Australia 2015 ratings
GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY
QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2017
IN THE WORLD 2017 Academic Ranking
of World Universities
CIVIL ENGINEERINGShanghai Ranking's Global
Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS2017 QS World University
Rankings by Subject
SCIENCE2016 Academic Ranking of World Universities by
Broad Subject Fields
ART AND DESIGN2018 QS World University
Rankings by Subject
WORLD RANKED
IN VICTORIAOverall Quality of Educational
Experience in postgraduate Business Management
IN THE WORLD UNDER 50 YEARS OLD
2018 QS World Ranking Top 100 Under 50
CRICOS: 00111D RTO: 3059
The information contained in this course guide was correct at the time of publication, September 2018. The university reserves the right to alter or amend the material contained in this guide. For the most up-to-date course information please visit our website.
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