Courses at Curtin University

In this graduate certificate you will learn clinical research skills and undertake a research project in an area of your professional interest. This is a mixed-delivery course with online learning components and a clinical placement with a specific health service. It is designed for registered nurses, midwives, paramedics and oral-health therapists who wish to gain research skills to advance their professional expertise and their career. The course is also suitable for health professionals with an interest in postgraduate research and the design, development and administration of research projects within their organisation. You will learn the skills of evidence-informed clinical practice, including the relevance of healthcare policy standards and strategies that enable translation of evidence into practice. You will also learn qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research processes, and associated ethical considerations, for applied health research and evaluation practices

The Diabetes Studies specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the Master of Advanced Practice. It is designed for registered nurses, midwives and paramedics who have a professional or career interest in diabetics healthcare and education.

This course is designed for students seeking an advanced exploration of contemporary design practice and research. In addition it provides a firm grounding in the theoretical, critical and practical aspects of design and its possibilities for transformation. The course is ideal for design leaders and managers, as well as design practitioners eager to develop new practice-based competencies to solve design problems.

This course is designed for people seeking specialist, contemporary journalism skills and knowledge that will equip them to work in the media industry. Students will be introduced to key journalism concepts and develop valuable communication and research skills. They will produce journalism across a range of media platforms using industry-standard facilities and technology. Students will experience work integrated learning as reporters for the Curtin journalism news website, Western Independent.

Opting for a Bachelor of Agribusiness is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Business, Commerce And Management and spans 3 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as Agricultural and resource economist, Agricultural scientist, Agronomist, Biotechnologist, Farm management and farm consultant, Grain trader, Research trials manager, Soil scientist. after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

The Master of Human Resources is designed for managers, human resource professionals and consultants wanting to develop and expand their knowledge, personal and professional skills. It is also appropriate for graduates and professionals from other fields, who want to enhance their understanding of the management of human resources and industrial relations.

This course is ideal if you have a technical or non-business background and wish to develop an understanding of the functional areas of business. The broad coverage of core business-related topics will prepare you for leadership and management roles.

Opting for a Bachelor of Business Administration is a good decision in Australia, considering its excellent future prospects. This bachelors program revolves around several aspects including Business, Commerce And Management and spans 3 Years. Successful graduates can pursue careers as Branch manager, Business administrator, Business consultant, Operations manager, Retail manager, Sales manager, Senior manager. after the completion of their course. At the same time, they have to fulfill the criteria for admissions.

Actuaries and financial mathematicians apply mathematical models and numerical tools to practical applications, such as financial markets. They gather statistical data on the financial decisions people make. This provides a critical insight for business and government, helping them to make more informed decisions - especially in uncertain economic climates.

Our postgraduate courses in health administration will develop the practical leadership and management skills needed to address challenging issues in these changing healthcare environments, and to manage relationships with other service providers, consumers and policymakers. This course will develop your ability to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate systems of healthcare delivery. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for senior administrative and planning positions in hospitals and other health service areas.

In this course you will examine project management and its processes, including history, definitions, attributes, body of knowledge, objectives and success. You'll explore the characteristics and activities of the project life cycle, along with the functions of planning, organisation and control. You'll consider cost and value management processes within a project environment, including methods and techniques of estimating, budgeting and controlling.

Project management is a distinct professional discipline, having its own body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. It involves managing a project from inception to completion and the successful attainment of the project objectives. The course is applicable to a wide variety of industries such as education, health, commerce, information technology, construction, engineering and research and development.

This course builds on the curriculum of the graduate certificate to topics in project quality, risk and procurement management and managerial effectiveness. You'll explore the application of quality management to projects, including planning, assurance, certification, audits, control, training, bench marking and best practice. You will identify types of risks and learn risk analysis techniques.

This course is designed for people who want the expertise to understand, analyse and critically assess the increasingly complex problems of international relations and national security. You will gain the knowledge and skills to understand contemporary international relations, global trends, diplomacy, security challenges and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective.

In this course, you'll apply critical and analytical thinking to modern global marketing challenges. Key topics covered include marketing communications, strategic branding, consumer behaviour, digital and social media marketing, research, analytics and user experiences. The course culminates in an independent research project that explores contemporary industry problems and challenges.

This double degree is becoming a popular choice for students with experience in the resources industry who want to consolidate their business and management skills. It combines the Master of Science with the internationally accredited business acumen of Curtin's highly regarded MBA.

The Master of Management is an early career program specifically designed for emerging business leaders and entrepreneurs who want to succeed in management and business in the global environment. This boutique course is modelled on high-quality, international Master of Management programs to give early-career professionals the practical business skills to boost their career or start their own business.

This course enables you to gain the knowledge and expertise needed to advance in the field of international business and management. It entails both independent study and team projects across a range of relevant, internationally focused subjects. You may also have the opportunity to plan and experience an international study tour.

Australia is known for its top-rated bachelors programs including the Bachelor of International Studies. This 4 years course covers various areas of study including Business, Commerce And Management. The program also works as a gateway to fulfilling future careers as Business Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Business Analytics Strategy Consultants, Business Intelligence and Performance Management Consultants, Advanced Analytics and Optimization Consultants, Enterprise Information and Management Consultants, Enterprise Content Management Consultants as far as graduates are concerned. This course will definitely be a good choice for those interested in the field.

The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.