The Master of Urban Management and Planning aims to provide you with the scholarship, skills and knowledge to successfully manage the planet's increasingly complex urban world.

You may be an existing urban professional or seeking to begin a career in this area. The flexibility of the course will suit professionals working in local government, regional organisations and state and federal government institutions. It will especially appeal to planners, in government and the private sector, looking for postgraduate qualifications with a focus on management.

Delivered by internationally recognised urban scholars from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, the course demonstrates a research-based approach as an essential element of urban management.... [-]

This course is offered at the Parramatta City campus.

The Master of Creative Industries offers a unique opportunity to acquire the high-level digital content and professional communication skill-sets that are so necessary to prosper in the contemporary media landscape. Media professionals are now required to understand and connect with their audiences across broadcast, online, mobile and other channels and to integrate new platforms and social media into their mix. This course is designed for media, marketing and creative professionals wishing to substantially reorient, enhance or develop their current skills and research capacities, to respond to the challenges and opportunities of convergent media.... [-]

Master of Information and Communications Technology - Advanced (MICT-Adv) course is for students seeking to progress their knowledge in ICT discipline. This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge in a range of theories and state-of-the-art developments in ICT. Students will be required to complete a work experience component and a specialisation, in addition to a number of core and elective units. The course aims to develop students with knowledge and skills required in problem-solving and research practice and provide opportunities to apply those skills and knowledge in a professional and ethical framework to develop themselves as lifelong learners.

The speed of change in Information and Communications Technology requires everyone to update their knowledge every few years. Western Sydney University courses recognise this. In addition, we concentrate on the vital role that computer networks, including internet and web technologies, are playing in all areas of life. This is reflected in our research strengths in networking and web engineering.... [-]

From 2017 the Master of Engineering will be offered at Parramatta campus and will no longer be offered at Penrith campus.

The Master of Engineering has been designed to meet Engineers Australia professional accreditation requirements. It enables professionals in Engineering and recent graduates to adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological environment through the upgrading of their skills and knowledge. The course provides students with training opportunities to foster a culture of life-long learning. Graduates of the course will have a firm foundation to further build their skills as their specialised professional field evolves. Advanced standing may be granted for relevant prior studies.... [-]

Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) (MITSE)

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The Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) is offered to IT graduates wishing to upgrade their qualifications in the area of software engineering. The course combines course and project work to provide interest and challenge to students. Project work may be based on industry, providing opportunities to engage with potential employers.

This course is designed to prepare students for entry to the profession in Australia and includes a 12-week work experience component, which ensures graduates are job-ready and familiar with local IT employment opportunities.... [-]

Master of Environmental Management (MEM)

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This course provides postgraduate education for existing and future professionals on the background, principles and practices of environmental management, particularly in the context of wet-dry and semi-arid tropical ecosystems. The generic skills concepts and applications covered in this course are also highly relevant to those working in other ecosystems. The course also includes a focus on the social context within which environmental management takes place.

Specific objectives of this course include providing a program that is flexible and caters to the needs of individual students. The flexibility of unit selection means students can undertake the course fully externally or internally, or a combination of both, depending on unit selection. Internally enrolled students attend tutorials on campus while having full access to the materials provided to external students. Small class sizes mean that all students have ready access to staff, via collegial distance or face-to-face interactions.... [-]

Master of Engineering (MENGIN)

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This course is offered to engineering technologists wishing to upgrade their qualifications within specific areas of engineering:

The course combines coursework and project work to provide interest and challenge to students. In addition to the technical knowledge expected in a postgraduate course, there is an emphasis on the themes of sustainability, creativity, teamwork, design and leadership throughout the program.

The course includes a 12-week work experience component, which ensures graduates are job-ready and familiar with engineering employment opportunities.... [-]

Master of Education (MED)

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The Master of Education program is designed to meet the professional learning needs of educators in school and non-school settings, including VET and early childhood education and care services. The course offers opportunities to negotiate a personalised learning pathway suited to the specific needs of the educational or professional context. The course has a research track for students seeking to better understand contemporary educational research or later enrolment in a research degree.

The course structure and study plans are accurate as 1 August 2013. The University reserves the right to make changes up until 1 November 2013. 2014 unit offering and fee information will be available from 1 October 2013.... [-]

Master of Accounting (Professional Practice)

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Graduates of degree courses other than accounting may later wish to enhance their management skills or become professional accountants by undertaking a conversion course such as this MACPP. A conversion course enables graduates with non-accounting or partial accounting backgrounds to meet the academic requirements for membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the UK. The course focuses on contemporary knowledge and skills required for practice as a public or chartered accountant; effective management; accountability and control; and effective decision-making for financial success.... [-]

Why Study at Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud of its small classes and caring community atmosphere as well as its commitment to excellence, pastoral care and social justice. The University is able to offer a uniquely personal approach to teaching and learning. As a consequence, Notre Dame can assist students to develop skills and confidence to enable them to succeed in their chosen field. Also, because Notre Dame is a town university, students have access to all the social, sporting and cultural activities Fremantle has to offer, making learning both an educational and a cultural experience.

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

It has been standard practice in teacher training for students with relevant undergraduate degrees to proceed into a one-year Graduate Diploma in Education (Dip Ed) to gain a qualification to teach.... [-]

Why Study at Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud of its small classes and caring community atmosphere as well as its commitment to excellence, pastoral care, and social justice. The University is able to offer a uniquely personal approach to teaching and learning. As a consequence, Notre Dame can assist students to develop skills and confidence to enable them to succeed in their chosen field. Also, because Notre Dame is a town university, students have access to all the social, sporting and cultural activities Fremantle has to offer, making learning both an educational and a cultural experience.

Master of Teaching (Primary)

It has been standard practice in teacher training for students with relevant undergraduate degrees to proceed into a one-year Graduate Diploma in Education (Dip Ed) to gain a qualification to teach.... [-]

Master of Outdoor Education

Outdoor Education courses in the School of Health Sciences aim to provide essential knowledge, practical skills and leadership qualities to individuals who want to teach in schools or Outdoor Education centres. Professionals in this field need to have the skills to design appropriate, needs-based and enjoyable programs to which clients are committed. They need to blend practical outdoor skills, evaluate needs, design and plan and implement safe Outdoor Education programs.

The philosophical approach of the Master of Outdoor Education program at Notre Dame includes a strong commitment to best practice in achieving a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and its relationship with the outdoors. Students will gain experiences in a range of outdoor activities as determined by accreditation in the National Outdoor Leadership Registration Scheme (NOLRS).... [-]

Why Study at Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud of its small classes and caring community atmosphere as well as its commitment to excellence, pastoral care and social justice. The University is able to offer a uniquely personal approach to teaching and learning. As a consequence, Notre Dame can assist students to develop skills and confidence to enable them to succeed in their chosen field. Also, because Notre Dame is a town university, students have access to all the social, sporting and cultural activities Fremantle has to offer, making learning both an educational and a cultural experience.

Master of Environmental Management

Today, environmental issues, whether they are local or global, are a major concern of the community. The community now recognizes that a healthy environment is as important as a strong economy and a caring society for our future. While there has been a dramatic increase in society’s concern about the state of the environment it is only in the last several years that emphasis has been placed on seeking solutions to environmental problems through better management.... [-]

Master of Professional Accounting

The Master of Professional Accounting is designed for graduate undertaking a degree in a discipline other than accounting who wishes to undertake specialist studies to pursue a career in accounting. Graduates will gain the necessary qualifications to enter this dynamic and highly respected profession which is in great demand by industry and business, both in Australia and globally. The Master of Professional Accounting is the first step towards a passport to work anywhere in the world.

This is a fast track program to tertiary Accounting qualification. The program is endorsed by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and is accredited by both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICCA) and CPA Australia (CPAA). Successful completion of the Master of Accounting enables graduates to gain entry to either ICAA or the CPAA professional program.... [-]

Master of Business Leadership (Coursework)

Effectively leading (and inspiring) staff is not necessarily a skill that comes naturally to us all. Many leaders would argue that only through tertiary education, on-going professional development, a sound mentor and a constant thirst for knowledge did they acquire the skills and knowledge required to lead. A sound grounding in leadership theory and management practices will provide those wishing to advance their careers within any sector with a range of new and exciting opportunities.

The University of Notre Dame Australia takes pride in the personalised attention it gives to its students and individualised education. The School of Business offers a range of disciplines headed by leaders in their respective fields who have strong commercial and industry experience. This ensures that the School’s postgraduate programs are relevant and contemporary and embracing today’s rapidly changing global environment while maintaining academic rigour.... [-]