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Biotechnology and Business – Master of Biotechnology and Business incorporating Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate

Program Code - Title: MC129 - Master of Biotechnology and Business

GD129,GC074

Campus

City campus

Description

2008 RMIT Open Day, Sunday 10 August, 10am - 4pm

Information sessions are held every year in October for February intake and in May for July intake. For further information please contact the School of Applied Sciences.

The Master of Biotechnology and Business (MBB) links scientific skills in the life sciences with business expertise relevant to biotechnology management, technology transfer and the commercialisation of research product.

The program is presented by academic and research staff from RMIT SET and RMIT Business and by experts from major biotechnology organisations and service providers in Australia. RMIT SET and RMIT Business have a strong research base which underpins all courseware. A high level of research and industry participation keeps the program continuously responsive to the rapidly developing technology and business environments and to changing needs in the global health science industry.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

Duration

Masters: one and a half years full-time or three years part-time. This duration incorporates Graduate Diploma: one year full-time or two years part-time and Graduate Certificate: six months full-time or one year part-time.

Pathways

Management courses may be credited for students wishing to transfer to, or continue on to, study for an MBA from the RMIT Graduate School of Business, providing students meet MBA entry requirements.

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants' skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience

Further information about pathways

Career Prospects

Graduates would be suitably prepared for careers in the public and private sectors of the biotechnology industry where multidisciplinary abilities would facilitate working at the interfaces of technology, the regulatory environment in government and business. The destination of graduates is likely to be middle-sized and large mature companies and organisations. With more experience they would be particularly valuable in small, specialist, R&D intensive, start-up and early-stage biotechnology companies which have a high requirement for expert scientific staff with business literacy. They would also be effective in government, regulatory and research organisations that work at the interface of science and technology and the marketplace. Graduates would also be equipped with a basis for self-employment and entrepreneurial activities.

Entrance Requirements

Prospective students will have a degree in science or related area; a minimum of three years industry experience; and good communication skills (oral and written). Selection will be based on qualifications, experience and interview.

Equity admissions schemes
RMIT understands that people's backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

Further information is available at equity admissions schemes

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Application Procedures

Timely applications for postgraduate coursework programs are due by:
10 November each year (Semester 1)*
31 May each year (Semester 2/Midyear entry)*

* Note: Applications will continue to be accepted until all places have been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early.
Future students may enquire through Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students) at any time.

Apply via:RMIT direct application form
Info Corner (formerly the Office for Prospective Students)
330 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/enquiries

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Fees

Fees for 2008:Masters: $25,520. This incorporates Graduate Diploma: $13,680 and Graduate Certificate: $6,840.

The prices quoted are total program prices at 2008. Tuition fees are subject to annual adjustment and are not fixed for the duration of your study. Changes to fees are applied from 1 January each year. Further information is available at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/highered/fullfees

Programs by coursework are offered on a Fee Paying Places (FFP) basis. A limited number of coursework programs and all honours programs have Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) (previously HECS).

Fee Paying Places (FPP)
FPP students are required to pay the complete cost of their program. FPP fees vary according to each program.

Students offered a FPP maybe eligible for the FEE-HELP (FEE-Higher Education Loan Program) scheme, which enables eligible fee paying students to obtain an interest-free loan up to a maximum value of $80,000 from the Commonwealth Government to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

For further information: www.goingtouni.gov.au

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A CSP is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and student. The amount to be paid by the student is defined by discipline 'bands'. In 2008, the following student contribution rates for a standard, annual, full-time load apply:

National Priority: $0 – $4,077—Education and Nursing.
Band 1: $0 – $5,095—Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts.
Band 2: $0 – $7,260—Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Health, Engineering, Science, Surveying, and Agriculture.
Band 3: $0 – $8,499—Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Law, Dentistry, Medicine, and Veterinary Science.

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

Calculating tuition costs for Commonwealth supported students

Postgraduate Coursework Commonwealth Supported Equity Places
RMIT has a limited number of government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) in full-fee postgraduate coursework programs for applicants who meet entrance and equity criteria. Instead of paying full-fees either upfront or with a FEE-HELP loan, the CSP Equity place allows students to complete their program as a Commonwealth supported student in a subsidised place with a choice of up-front, partial up-front or deferred payment options.

For further information: www.rmit.edu.au/equity

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Program Structure

The Masters (144 credit points) structure below incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points) courses and the Graduate Certificate (48 credit points) courses.

Students may select any combination of courses (subjects) provided they meet the completion requirements for each level.

General management units are selected from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered by the Graduate School of Business.

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program:

Contact Details

Associate Professor Gina Nicoletti
School of Applied Sciences
Tel. +61 3 9925 2133/2173
Fax: +61 3 9925 7110
Email: gina.nicoletti@rmit.edu.au

Owning School

Applied Sciences

Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.