1. Masters of Communication @ RMIT

2. Master of Communication graduates RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication2 Communication practitioners and consultants Radio presenters Social media managers Event/film festival directors Journalists Media buyers Political advisors Online media specialists PR/marketing specialists Research assistants/specialists NGO managers/advisors

3. Master of Communication: structure RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication3 Sonia Aplin Head of Communications, Ericsson Aus & NZ Head of Internal Comms, Ericsson SE Asia & Oceania FOUR compulsory courses SEVEN electives

4. 4 Master of Communication (MC080) – pathway recommended for FULL TIME students commencing S2, 2012 Semester 2, 2012Semester 1, 2013Semester 2, 2013 COMM1096 Intro to Communication Research, Tue 5.30 (class # 2008) MKTG1183 – Tue 5.30 Masters seminar GRAP2495 – Thu 5.30 24cp Professional Practice COMM2478 – Wed 5.30 Global Media and Communication Industries TOTAL = 144 CREDIT POINTS Any four of the following 12cp electives COMM1120 News and Communication Theory, Mon 1.30 (Class # 1730) COMM1132 Writing for the Media Mon 5.30 (Class # 3945) Thu 1.30 (Class # 2335) COMM1115 Film & TV Industries Tue 10.30 (Class # 1729) COMM2328 Transient Spaces Tue 1.30 (Class # 1842) COMM2054 Organisational Communication Wed 10.30 (Class # 1786) COMM1123 Communications Management Theory & Practice, Wed 1.30 (Class # 2010), Wed 5.30 (Class # 3928) COMM2055 Magazine Publishing Thurs 10.30 (Class # 1787) COMM1179 Law and Regulation Thu 5.30 (Class # 1910) ##COMM2318 Risk Communication Mon 5.30 (Class # 1839) ##COMM2083 – Tue 5.30 Stakeholder Communications Tue 5.30 (Class # 2066) ## = has pre-requisites OR One approved interdisciplinary elective from outside the Master of Communication program if interdisciplinary elective not previously taken Plus any three of the following 12cp electives COMM2222 Asian Popular Culture Mon 1.30 (Class # 20121) COMM1130 Electronic Publishing Mon 5.30 (Class # 1943) COMM1104 Communication and New Technology, Tue 1.30 (Class #1938) COMM1123 Communication Management Theory and Practice Wed 1.30 (Class # 1940) Wed 5.30 (Class # 1939) COMM2058 Political Communication Wed 5.30 (Class # 2005) COMM1126 Editing Principles and Practice, Thu 1.30 (Class # 1126) COMM2057 Ethics, Philosophy and Communication, Thu 5.30 (Class # 2004) ##COMM2316 Change Communication Mon 5.30 (Class # 2045) ##COMM2199 Literary Journalism Tue 10.30 (Class # 2008) ##COMM1125 Strategic Communication Management, Tue 5.30 (Class # 1941) ## = has prerequisites OR One approved interdisciplinary elective from outside the Master of Communication program NOTE: COMM2478 Global Media and Communication Industries is offered and may be taken in any semester, but it is recommended that it be taken in the third semester of full time study RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication

5. RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication5 Industry contacts/partners The Age Artisan ATOM Australian Publishers Association The Bundy Agency Canon The Edge Haystac The Herald and Weekly Times House Communications IMMEDIA Institute of Photographic Technology Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance Metropolis Bookstore Mitchell & Partners Network Ten Limited The Nine Network Nulab Olympus Penguin Books Private Media Partners Professional Public Relations Public Relations Institute of Australia (Victoria) RACV IABC Radio Australia Radio 3AW San Pellegrino Society of Editors (Victoria) SunStudios Ted’s cameras

6. Pathways….. Students who have successfully completed one of the School’s 96-credit-point graduate diplomas in journalism, public relations or editing and publishing can articulate into the Master of Communication. With an additional 48 credit points you can graduate with a Master of Communication Applicants who have successfully completed similar graduate diplomas at other universities, or can demonstrate a minimum of 10 years industry relevant experience, may also be considered for advanced entry into the program at the discretion of the Program Director. RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication6

7. Career outlook and staff profile… Graduates will be likely to proceed to professional and management role in communication and PR agencies, in management consultancies, and in organisations (business, government and non-profit) which use communication to achieve their goals. Teaching staff has significant industry experience and professional organisational networks, grounded in relevant, up-to-date academic qualifications. Course offerings supplemented by guests lecturers who are senior industry experts RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication7

8. RMIT University©2012 Masters of Communication8 For further information www.rmit.edu.au/mediacommunication Thank You