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RMIT University

  • 45% international / 55% domestic

Master of Information Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

Enhance your skill set with this specialised, industry-focused qualification

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
MC196EXE15, 077511G
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$32,640 per year / $48,960 total
International Fees
$39,360 per year / $59,040 total

About this course

Throughout this professionally accredited program, you'll learn practical and managerial skills to prepare you for work as an information professional such as librarian, archivist or records manager.

Information management addresses key issues faced by information professionals: managing new information opportunities, using IT solutions and managing the impact of new information-based products and services.

RMIT has offered postgraduate studies in information management for over 50 years. This program is valued by industry and students for the blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application at the core of the program's design. Our graduates emerge confident in their ability to tackle IT, information management and organisational challenges.

Together with long-term and extensive links with industry, the program exposes students to an enviable range of professional networks and career opportunities.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to meet one of the following entry requirements:

  • Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline;

OR

  • Successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Information Management; The Graduate Certificate in Information Management consists of the first four discipline course of the Master program and acts as a pathway for the students who do not meet the first admission criteria. On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Information Management, you will transition to the master program and complete the remaining courses, so that your total duration of study is 1.5 yr full time;

OR

  • Australian Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree or equivalent in the same discipline.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Online

Career pathways

You will be able to work in a range of information environments, including public and academic libraries; records and archives centres; government and business information services. You may also work as an independent information broker, consultant or for commercial companies supporting the information industry. Graduates are also employed as document managers in health, welfare, public administration and other public sectors, in private industry, government and semi-government bodies, universities, schools and professional associations.

RMIT students and graduates have been actively sought for internships at the University of Melbourne, Deakin University, the State Library of Victoria, National Library of Australia and the Parliamentary Library, Canberra.

Graduates work as:

  • information, document and records managers
  • librarians
  • archivists
  • teacher librarians
  • community information officers
  • database specialists
  • research and information analysts
  • data managers.