Thinking about a minor as part of your undergraduate degree?

The STEM Hub minors prepare you for the challenges of today’s workforce by helping you build in-demand skills in areas like AI, robotics, immersive technology, and app design and development on Apple devices. 

There are four minors on offer to all students: 

• Design & Develop for Apple Platforms 
• Digital Innovation 
• Artificial Intelligence in Practice 
• Human Computer Interaction & Games Tech 

Each minor is delivered by one of the STEM College Innovation Hubs, integrating components of research and industry engagement across a total of four courses. 

The Design & Develop for Apple Platforms minor ran its first two courses last year. One student referred to the introductory course, COSC3099: UI & UX for Apple Platform, as “one of the best courses.” 

The student, who is studying a Bachelor of Information Technology, said the course complemented their studies and opened them up to new ideas and industry connections. 

"I don’t come from a design background, but the course provided insights into general design principles, which will help me better understand the perspective of designers that I work with, leading to better collaboration."

“We had people from Apple come in and review our work, which was beneficial as I could have a conversation with them and gain further insights,” the student said. 

Professor Michael Cowling, Director of the Hub for Apple Platform Innovation, praised the work of students, noting also how remarkable it is that student-designed app Kintra was a finalist in last year’s Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) Design Awards. 

Professor Rahil Garnavi, Director of the RMIT Artificial Intelligence Advanced Innovation Experience (RAIsE) Hub – which runs the Artificial Intelligence in Practice minor – said the suite of cross-disciplinary minors equip students to be adaptable as new technologies reshape the workforce. 

“AI is no longer just for computer scientists,” Garnavi said. 

“Our minor focuses on how to apply AI responsibly and effectively in real-world contexts across disciplines. It gives students the tools and confidence to engage with AI in ways that are meaningful to their future careers, whether you’re in business, design, health, education, or the arts.” 

Deputy Vice-Chancellor for STEM College, Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos, added that the minors prepare students for the demands of the workplace through applied, industry-connected learning. 

"These minors immerse students in applied learning experiences that build in-demand skills in digital technologies, preparing them for careers in high-growth sectors".

“STEM is pioneering a new learning model through these Hub minors, designed in partnership with research and industry leaders to foster greater collaboration and encourage undergraduate students to try something new,” Itsiopoulos said. 

The minors listed above are available to all undergraduate students, with a fifth STEM minor –Connected Healthcare and Innovation – available to Psychology, Biomedical Science and Pharmaceutical Science students.    

New and current students can enrol by following the instructions on the STEM Hub minors webpage.  

If you’re unsure about how the minor fits into your study plan, get personalised advice from Student Connect.