International Studies (Global Passports) Dr Shanthi Robertson Program Director, B Arts (International Studies)

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 2 Program Description Focused and career-oriented, preparing students to work in a range of roles in the international and cross cultural sector Enables students to participate in a rich, flexible and diverse learning experience as members of a learning community Combines scholarly and professional approaches, focusing on: –Global, regional and local history, politics, economics –Cultural, linguistic and religious diversity –Applying knowledge in real-world situations

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 3 Semest er Courses Sem 1Global Processes Global History & International Security Elective Language and Professional Communication Elective Sem 2 International Political Economy Cross Cultural Communication Elective Language and Professional Communication Elective Sem 3 Working & Managing in International Contexts Global Mobility & Inter- Ethnic Relations Elective Language and Professional Communication Elective Sem 4Research Methods International Law & Human Rights Elective Language and Professional Communication Elective Sem 5 International Research Project Global Risk and Governance Elective Language and Professional Communication Elective Sem 6 International Professional Practice International Internship Language and Professional Communication Elective

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 4 Elective Specialisations Diplomacy and Security –The Ethics of Intervention –International Diplomacy International Development –International Perspective on Community Development –International Development: Themes, Debates and Practice Area Studies –Contemporary Europe: Unity, Diversity, Ideology –Culture and Politics in Latin America Cultural Studies –Religion, Conflict and Globalisation –Sex and Gender in Asia Indigenous Studies –Indigenous Fieldwork –Applied Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Criminal Justice –Global Crime –Terrorism and Society Media Studies –Mass Media in Asia –Introduction to Public Relations Business Studies –Culture and Business Practice in Asia –International Management Public Policy –Comparing Policy –Influencing Policy Environment –Environment Politics and Change Theory –Energy Policy and Management

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 5 Internships 2009 & 2010 Writing reports on children affected by HIV/AIDS for UNICEF in Nepal Assisting lawyers at a law firm in China, with researching evidence, writing legal instruments and meeting clients Researching human rights issues at Bread for the World, an NGO in Stuttgart, Germany Evaluating program quality with World Vision, Australia Strengthening business ties between Australian & Chinese firms at the Australian Chamber of Commerce, Beijing

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 6 Internships 2009 & 2010 Reporting meetings for the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland Managing Supporting and Empowering Women, an organization in Tanzania that employs HIV+ women Supporting diplomatic staff at the Malaysian Embassy in Paris Exploring mining’s impact on the environment for a non-government organisation in Argentina Providing services to refugee youth at Adult Migration Education Service in Melbourne

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 7 Graduate Destinations: International Rotary World Fellowship Ambassador (Argentina) OXFAM (Asia Pacific) International Child Care (Asia Pacific) Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (Laos and Cambodia) UNICEF (Indonesia) ESL Teaching (China and Japan) QANTAS (Global) Asian Muslim Action News Agency (Bangkok) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Beijing) Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Honolulu, Dubai)

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 8 Graduate Destinations: Australia Department of Workplace Relations (Canberra) Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation (Sydney) Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet (Melbourne) Smith Family (Melbourne) Victorian Multicultural Commission (Melbourne) Department of Defence (Canberra) Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (Melbourne) Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (Melbourne) Plan International (Melbourne) Department of Immigration and Citizenship (Melbourne and Canberra) Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination (Canberra) Office of the Auditor General (Melbourne)

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 9 Graduate Profile: Kim Freeman Completed 2003 Internship: United Nations Development Fund for Women Career: Previously Consular Manager, Australian Embassy in Beijing, now Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra “The lecturers are all deeply committed and there was such a diverse mix of students that you learned from your peers as well. There are so many opportunities to get work experience, learn a language or travel abroad.”

RMIT University©2008 Information Technology Services 10 Graduate Profile: France Pitt Completed 2010 Internship: Co-ordinator of Melbourne Fair Trade Fiesta Career: Chilean Fair Trade network initiative Postgraduate Study: Masters in International Development “RMIT is well known for being a hands-on university. If you want to start making a change in the world ASAP the BAIS is a great way to do it.”