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    Sustainable Practice – Master by Coursework incorporating Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate

    Program Code - Title: MC153 - Master of Sustainable Practice

    GD161, GC121

    Campus

    City campus

    Description

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    Sustainable Practice at RMIT

    Do you have questions about sustainability and climate change in your life, in your work or in the way you work?

    This program brings together people with similar questions to work together to find a way forward in the ambiguity of sustainability; these problems are articulated as projects.

    By working together on similar projects, for example, water usage, energy, food, liveable cities, waste management, climate management or risk management; RMIT provides the opportunity to explore the complexities of sustainability problems with people who have similar interests but come from a range of discipline backgrounds, as well as the opportunity for action learning in student’s work or personal context.

    This program extends students’ view of sustainability and sustainable practice by:

    • exploring individuals view of sustainability, what it means for them, what it might mean for their employer and their project and getting students into action around change.
    • recognising the Long Now*: that the precise moment individuals are in, grows out of the past and is a seed for the future;
    • recognising that as humans we can create realities by first imagining them;
    • recognising that being here includes more than work and home; that the Big Here* could be the wider local community, Australia, the world; and
    • developing sustainable practice as a process of continual change based on reflective practice.

    * Ideas developed from Brian Eno’s'The Big Here and Long Now'

    Consistent with RMIT University’s approach, the Master of Sustainable Practice program develops capabilities to enable more sustainable practice by:

    • communicating coherently across disciplines and with the broader community;
    • identifying and defining sustainability problems;
    • researching;
    • developing proposals;
    • leading, managing and participating effectively in change processes;
    • evaluating activities undertaken for efficacy; and
    • being aware of self, others and processes used.

    Program features

    The program intersperses Sustainability Project courses with Sustainability Body of Practice courses.

    The Sustainability Project courses are in the form of a workshop series that supports students through structured inquiry, providing the opportunity to share their learning with other participants.

    The Sustainability Body of Practice courses explore a range of different practices from different disciplines that can be used to move through the problem-solving/managing cycle. These courses are built around case studies and are also delivered in intensive mode.

    Students may also select electives from an extensive range across RMIT University-from renewable energy technology through to environment and planning courses. An exegesis or critical interpretation of the project and program is required for the Masters program.

    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.

    Classes are held in intensive mode-normally five full days per semester (mostly Saturdays). Elective courses may run as evening classes. Students are also supported via online resources and discussion forums between classes.

    Pathways

    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 will be able to lead change in sustainability issues within an organisation, as they will have an expanded view of sustainability and how this can be practiced, through their projects, case studies and critical evaluation of their experience in this area.

    Entrance Requirements

    An appropriate first degree and at least three years of relevant professional or additional academic experience.

    Applicants not possessing the recognised academic qualifications may be considered for entry if they produce evidence or experience which satisfies the relevant Program Leader and Head of School that they have developed a knowledge of the field of study sufficient to undertake the program.

    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: $21,960. This incorporates Graduate Diploma: $14,640 and Graduate Certificate: $7,320.

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

    Contact Details

    Edmund Horan
    School of Civil, Environmental and Chemical Engineering
    Tel. +61 3 9925 3926
    Email: edmund.horan@rmit.edu.au

    Download this information as a PDF Brochure (Requires Acrobat Reader).

    Owning School

    Civil, Environ & Chemical Eng

    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.