Majors and minors

Blockchain is the Internet of Value, transforming traditional businesses across all major industries and developing new types of businesses in Web3, Decentralised Finance, Metaverse and GameFi. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in the RMIT Digital & Behavioral Business Lab which is one of the world's first specialised labs for blockchain and digital economy education. You will gain the knowledge and skills to evaluate, apply and manage public and private blockchains and their decentralised applications, as well as build your own.

Complete 8 courses

• Blockchain for Business *
• The Blockchain Economy *
• Financial Instruments and Technologies **
• Blockchain Applications and Smart Contracts **
• Civil and Criminal Issues in the Digital World ***
• Cryptofinance & Cryptocurrency ***
• Accounting and Taxation in the Digital Economy ***
• Blockchain Application Projects (Capstone)

Careers:

Apply and manage blockchain technology in different sectors:

• Finance and Banking
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• E-commerce
• Governance
• Entertainment, Arts or Gaming

Technology is completely changing the world of business. The Business and Technology major addresses the important role that technology plays in organisations, specifically, how technology has provided businesses with the tools to solve complex problems and improve decision making, customer service, marketing and resource management amongst other activities.

Complete 6 courses:

• Introduction to Business Analytics *
• Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance *
• Legal Considerations of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Blockchain *
• Introduction to Enterprise Artificial Intelligence **
• Business Challenges in the Digital Economy **
• Open Innovation (Capstone)

• Blockchain for Business * (SGS only)
• Digital Business Design and Innovation **
• Financial Innovation and Technology Systems ** (SGS only)
• Financial Instruments and Technologies ** (SGS only)
• Civil and Criminal Issues in the Digital World *** (SGS only)

Careers:

• Technology project leaders
• Technology entrepreneurs
• Data analyst manager
• Technology and IT analysts
• Business managers for new products and services
  
• Business analyst
• Project manager
• IT consultant
• Digital strategist
• Business process consultant
  

Economics is embedded in every corner of business and society. Students will gain the necessary skills and capabilities to monitor, visualise, analyse, and forecast economic trends to support individual, business, and government decision-making processes.

This major helps students understand economic decisions, market functions, and the impact of human actions and government rules on the economy, using a strong emphasis on economic theory and modern data analytics.

Complete 6 courses:

• Macroeconomics for Decision Making * (Essential - to be completed first)
• Basic Econometrics *
• Managerial and Business Economics **
• Big Data, Machine Learning and Society **
• Strategic Games for Business **
• Behavioural Economics (Capstone)

And choose 2 courses from the below list:

• Business in the Globalised Economy **
• Business Challenges in the Digital Economy **
• The Blockchain Economy **
• Forecasting and Quantitative Analysis ** 
• Diverse Perspectives on the World Economy **

Careers:

• Data Analyst
• Investment Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Economist
• Policy advisor

Throughout the Entrepreneurship major, you'll take courses focused on various aspects of entrepreneurship, including developing entrepreneurial ideas for a venture, business model innovation, entrepreneurial market strategy and analysis, financial management, and entrepreneurial leadership. There are a wide range of applied and authentic learning projects to explore market opportunities, design and test ideas, and connect with established entrepreneurs and funding sources to make a positive change in business and society through your dream startups.

Complet 8 courses:

• The Foundations of Entrepreneurship * (Essential - to be completed first)
• Applied Entrepreneurship *
• Driving Innovation in Organisations **
• Entrepreneurship and Global Challenges **
• Social Enterprise and Innovation **
• Open Innovation **
• Entrepreneurial and Innovation Ecosystems ***
• New Venture Creation (Capstone)

Careers:

• Entrepreneur/start-up founder
• Business consultant
• Business development manager
• Sales and marketing manager
• Innovation manager
• Product manager
• Strategist

Finance is vital to any business and is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements and changing social needs. Students will gain real-world financial knowledge, focusing on technologies, analytical skills, and practical experience in investment, risk analysis, cash flow management, and social impacts. Students have access to leading financial software in RMIT’s trading lab as well. This major offers an excellent pathway to shape the future of finance and positively impact society.

Complete 6 courses:

• Financial Markets and Institutions *
• Corporate Finance *
• Basic Econometrics **
• Money and Debt Markets **
• Equity Investment and Portfolio Management ***
• Applied Finance - A Case Study Approach (Capstone)

And choose 2 courses from the below list:

• International Finance **
• Derivatives and Risk Management **
• Forecasting and Quantitative Analysis ***

Careers:

• Finance manager
• Fund manager
• Banker
• Financial analyst
• Financial advisor

This major equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to interpret, analyse and make decisions on a range of regional and international, and global challenges using both qualitative and empirical data. Through case studies and real-world scenarios, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are invaluable in today's dynamic business environment. Graduates are able to apply their knowledge and skills to think critically, creatively, and ethically about international business organisations work. 

Complete 6 courses:

• Global Business *
• Financial Markets and Institutions **
• Cross Cultural Management *
• Global Corporate Responsibility **
• Global Trade Operations ***
• Political Economy of Global Business (Capstone)

And choose 2 courses from the below list:

• International Human Resources Management **
  
• Organisations **
• Innovation Management **
• Business in the Globalised Economy **
• Entrepreneurship and Global Challenges ***

Careers:

• Business consultancy and market research
• Diplomacy and foreign affairs
• Imports and exports
• International business development
• Tourism and travel
• Project coordination

This major provides managerial tools for you to enhance your organisations’ competitiveness in different industries, from manufacturing, services, healthcare, agriculture to banking and tourism. The Major equips you with skills to explore key performance indicators of effective supply chain and apply business analytics and risk management in global sourcing, smart warehousing, freight and distribution and optimised business operations.

Complete 8 courses:

• Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management *
• Transportation and Freight Logistics **
• Warehouse and Distribution Channels **
• Procurement Management and Global Sourcing ***
• Supply Chain Analytics ***
• Supply Chain Technologies ***
• Strategic Supply Chain (Capstone)
• Operations Management (Capstone)

Careers:

• Import/export or inventory manager
• Logistics/supply chain analyst
• Purchasing or procurement manager
• Supply chain and network planner/designer
• Operations, project or quality manager
• National warehousing manager

This major is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the business world. The curriculum is based on real-world business experiences, meaning students will learn practical skills that are useful in any industry. They also learn about the different ways organisations are structured, different leadership styles, and how to develop strategic capabilities. Acquiring the knowledge to innovate in a sustainable way, our graduates will create new ideas that benefit both their organisation, society and the environment.

Complete 7 courses:

• Work in Global Society *
• Organisations *
• Innovation Management *
• Managing Change **
• Strategy ***
• Leadership ***
• Organisational Experience (Capstone)

And choose 1 course from the below list:

• Cross Cultural Management **
• Global Corporate Responsiblity **

Careers:

You'll be prepared to work in a range of industries:

• Consultancy
• Education
• Finance and securities
• Governance and compliance
• Human resources and training
• Manufacturing and construction
• Marketing and advertising
• Operations, planning and logistics
• Tourism, travel and hospitality

Maximise your company or team’s most valuable resource - people - to ensure that your organisation achieves success through its staff. Improve employee performance in alignment with key strategic objectives and create a positive workplace culture that responds to both organisational and human needs.

To be a true and contemporary expert and leader in people and organisations, you will expand your learning into people analytics, cross-cultural management, legal compliance, and psychology.

Complete 6 courses:

• Human Resource Management *  (Essential - to be completed first)
• Employment Relations **
• Work, Health, Safety & Wellbeing **
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution ***
• Human Resource Development ***
• Managing People for the Future (Capstone)

And choose 2 courses from the below list:

• People Analytics **
  
• Managing Change **
• International Human Resources Management ***

Careers:

• Talent acquisition and retention manager 
• Human resource development manager
• Human resource policy and governance advisor
• People development and training facilitator
  
• Employee development and upskilling consultant
• Employee liaison, negotiation and workplace consultant

You will be provided with a solid, practical foundation and relevant, technical and intellectual competence in accounting and related forms of financial expertise. This Minor will develop the essential ability of all managers under new accounting challenges to use complex accounting information as a platform for decision-making.

• Financial Accounting and Statement Analysis 
• Management Accounting and Performance Evaluation 
• Sustainability Reporting, Accounting and Socially Responsible Entities  
• Accounting Data Analytics and Visualisation

Blockchain is the Internet of Value and the demand for Blockchain experts is growing exponentially. This interdisciplinary Minor equips you with the ability to evaluate and develop Blockchain applications, while also accelerating your career development in Blockchain-related industries.

• The Blockchain Economy
• Cryptofinance & Cryptocurrency
• Blockchain Applications and Smart Contracts
• Blockchain for Business

Students will have a set of tech skills, knowledge and best practices on how technology helps solve complex problems. You will gain expertise in data analytics, agile project management, rapid prototyping and cyber security skills.

• Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance
• Legal Considerations of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Blockchain
• Introduction to Enterprise Artificial Intelligence
  
• Blockchain for Business

Students in this Minor will learn essential risk analytical skills to identify cyber security risks, assess impacts and propose effective response measures. Students will be equipped with technical skills to conduct basic cyber security penetration testing and review organisational security policies from well-established security standards and frameworks.

• Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance
• Digital Business Security and Risk Management
• Blockchain for Business
• Practical Cybersecurity for Business

The courses in the Digital Marketing Minor will introduce students to various technologies and business innovations. You will become adept with the use of digital and analytical tools to measure marketing effectiveness, including customer data analytics.

• Digital Business Development
• Digital Marketing Communication
• Digital Content Creation
• Social Media and Mobile Marketing

Upon completion of this Minor, you will gain the necessary skills to monitor, analyse and forecast economic trends and behaviours and potential implications for the decision-making process at the individual, business and government levels. 

• Macroeconomics for Decision Making
• Managerial and Business Economics
• Big Data, Machine Learning and Society
• Basic Econometrics

The Entrepreneurship Minor will help you form new venture ideas with tech-based solutions for digital start-ups and smart businesses, such as platform and app-based ventures enabling innovations for the future ahead. To be imaginative and innovative entrepreneurs, you will expand your learning into cross-cultural study, finance, negotiation, leadership, and other socio-economic contexts.

• The Foundations of Entrepreneurship
• Driving Innovation in Organisations
• Applied Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship and Global Challenges

Graduates with this Minor will have real-world financial knowledge, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and will easily understand the constantly evolving finance industry. You will gain experience working with leading financial and economic databases for professionals, simulated trading sessions, as well as portfolio construction/investment in the Financial Trading Lab.

• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Corporate Finance
• Equity Investment and Portfolio Management
• Money and Debt Markets

This Minor equips you to understand the complex issues of doing business across national borders and develop the cross-cultural skills required to work with confidence in any organisation with global operations. You will also be able to interpret and analyse the connections of various activities within and between organisations, countries and industry sectors. 

• Global Business
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Global Corporate Responsibility
• Global Trade Operations

Students in this minor will explore decision making, business analytics and risk management in global sourcing, smart warehousing, freight and distribution and optimised business operations. This minor provides a range of business models for a complex business network, to guide decision-making processes regarding the overall supply chain competitiveness and sustainability.

• Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Transportation and Freight Logistics
• Warehouse and Distribution Channels
• Procurement Management and Global Sourcing

Students in this minor will build a strong fundamental understanding of organisations, leadership, and strategic capabilities while learning how to innovate for sustainability and a competitive advantage in a complex contemporary globalised context. You will learn how to become leaders capable of dealing with diverse issues, leading teams, and making business decisions across a variety of organisational structures in any industry. 

• Work in Global Society
• Organisations
• Managing Change
• Leadership

This minor will help you engage with advanced talent management. Through people analytics, students can find patterns that lead to predictions on future workforce needs as well as AI-based staffing methods to maximise the productivity and effectiveness of HR to discover the right talents for organisations.

• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Development
• International Human Resources Management
• People Analytics

This Minor is a global outlook program, helping you to develop knowledge and critical analysis skills relevant to contemporary tourism and hospitality management. Students will develop skills in professional business communication and customer service as well as in planning, designing, coordinating and managing events.

• Tourism Planning and Resource Management
• Eco-Tourism & Sustainable Hospitality Management
• Room Division Management
• International Food and Beverage Management