Global Leadership Programs. swinburne.edu.au/globalprograms CRICOS Provider Code 00111D Become a global leader Maximise your international employment potential with two postgraduate qualifications from two leading universities: Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, and Northeastern University in Boston, USA. Our Global Leadership Programs have Global Leadership in a strong focus on developing creative, Finance and Banking strategic and leadership skills. • Master of Finance and Banking and Employers are searching for leaders with Master of Science in Leadership imagination and vision. The practical course content in these programs Global Leadership in accelerate learning, allowing you to gain International Business two postgraduate qualifications in two • Master of International Business and years or less. Master of Science in Leadership Teaching is conducted at Swinburne’s • Graduate Diploma of International Hawthorn campus in Melbourne and Business and Graduate Certificate of Northeastern units are taught by visiting Science in Leadership Northeastern faculty. There is also the opportunity to travel to Boston to attend Global Leadership in Marketing classes at Northeastern. • Master of Marketing and Master of Both Swinburne and Northeastern are Science in Leadership ranked among the top 400 universities in the world by the 2015 Academic Ranking Global Leadership in of World Universities. They are renowned Professional Accounting for providing career-focused education to • Master of Professional Accounting and students from around the world. Master of Science in Leadership 3 Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne University of Technology is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities. Our influential links with industry, Leadership in a global workplace state-of-the-art facilities and At Swinburne, we understand that the groundbreaking specialist research workplace has become a global space centres make Swinburne a world-class and that leadership needs to transform institution. Swinburne’s reputation for and adapt to meet the challenges this educational and research excellence presents. Business is not limited by attracts highly qualified academics location or distance and the ability to and educational leaders. lead across cultures is vital. In 2015, Swinburne was named among the world's top 100 universities under 50 Research and innovation years old by both the QS World University Swinburne has an international Rankings and the Times Higher Education reputation for quality research that Rankings. Swinburne was also ranked connects science and technology with among the top 400 universities in the business and the community. Our focus is world by the prestigious Academic on achieving significant innovations that Ranking of World Universities. address challenges and advance society. Our researchers foster extensive national Leadership at Swinburne and international academic networks Strong leadership is about assessing and connections with industry, providing the steps needed for common good, excellent opportunities for students. having the courage to take those steps As part of our vision to become and exhibiting the persuasive power to Australia’s leading university in the areas gain support. At Swinburne, high-impact of science, technology and innovation leadership teaching aims to develop by 2020, we are committed to producing global leaders who understand these outstanding research that is relevant steps and who are courageous and and internationally recognised. collaborative in tackling global challenges. Our research focus will extend to five The university has established the outcome areas: Swinburne Leadership Institute to conduct interdisciplinary leadership • future manufacturing research, leadership seminars and online • sustainable futures commentaries to engage the broader • digital frontiers community. It works to serve as a trusted • personal and societal wellbeing resource to improve the quality of • inspirational science and technology. leadership. Building a vibrant community of strong and ethical leaders is a central Swinburne has 15 research centres that component of the institute’s goals. bring together leading researchers and provide valuable opportunities for our Learn through experience postgraduate research students. The best way to learn is through experience. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/research Swinburne’s strong relationships with for more information about our latest industry and business provide unique research achievements and programs. access and learning opportunities. Industry-driven projects, case studies, research projects, guest lecturers and project-based assignments help you develop resources and skills that bridge the gap between theory and practice. 4 5 Studying at Swinburne Hawthorn campus Accommodation In the city centre you’ll find a multitude of cultural and arts venues, including John St, Hawthorn There are a range of housing options, the National Gallery of Victoria and including the Residential College and Student population: 30,000 the Australian Centre for the Moving student apartments on-campus, as well Image (ACMI). Distance from Melbourne city centre: as private rental, share accommodation 6 km (10 minutes by train) and homestay options off-campus. Melbourne is also home to major sporting events, including: Hawthorn is the main campus for Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/ international students and is an exciting international/accommodation for • the Australian Open grand slam place to study. Located on the edge of a more information. tennis event (January) vibrant local shopping and business area, • the Formula 1 Australian Grand it offers a range of facilities and services About Melbourne Prix (March) to help you balance the demands of study • Australian Rules football (March with your other interests. Smart, captivating, multicultural, unique, fun, trend-setting, individual and to September) Our Hawthorn campus is set directly welcoming, Melbourne is the capital city of • the Spring Racing Carnival featuring behind Glenferrie Road. This lively Victoria and home to four million people. the Melbourne Cup horse race shopping hub includes laneways and (September to November) In 2015, Melbourne was again named the arcades where you can get a great coffee • international cricket matches such world’s most liveable city by the Economist and find a quiet place to read. as the Boxing Day Test (December). Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability There is a diverse choice of restaurants Survey, and is known as Australia’s cultural, and cafés plus dozens of shops and culinary and sporting capital. A mild boutiques, and a bookshop. Two climate, magnificent architecture, extensive supermarkets and a number of public transport network, and beautiful international grocers mean you’ll never parks and public spaces make living in have to go far for the essentials. Melbourne a great experience. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/ Experiencing Melbourne aroundswinburne to find out about the city and suburbs places students love on and around our Hawthorn campus. In the Melbourne city centre, you can discover hidden laneways and Living costs explore grand, tree-lined streets while experiencing first-class shopping, dining, Living costs will depend on the theatre and entertainment options. accommodation you choose and the lifestyle you lead, and as such all costs in Melbourne’s inner-urban suburbs are this section are indicative only. also popular destinations: Hawthorn boasts a vibrant café and shopping area; Students who are living and studying in St Kilda offers beaches, clubs, bars and Melbourne will require approximately restaurants; Carlton has an Italian feel A$23,000 to A$30,000 per year for with coffee shops, pizzerias, bookshops ongoing living costs (not including tuition and an arthouse cinema; Prahran is fees or airfares). Add to this a budget of filled with trendy fashion boutiques; approximately A$2300 to A$5000 for the and Fitzroy has a bohemian vibe with initial costs of establishing yourself in unique shopping and dining options. Melbourne and approximately A$1000 to A$2000 if you need to purchase a computer. Melbourne hosts a wide range of festivals throughout the year, including: Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/ international/living-expenses • the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (March) The Australian Government requires • the Melbourne International Comedy prospective student visa applicants and Festival (March/April) any family members accompanying them • the Melbourne International Film to have access to minimum funds to meet Festival (August) living cost requirements. • the Melbourne Festival (October). Visit www.immi.gov.au/students for more information. 6 7 Northeastern University Northeastern University is a private Research merits Campus information research university located in the heart of Many Northeastern faculty members Northeastern’s urban campus offers the Boston, USA. It is a leader in interdisciplinary have garnered national and international green spaces and tree-lined pathways of a research, urban engagement and the acclaim for their achievements in teaching traditional college campus combined with integration of classroom learning with and research, with particular strength in the energy and diversity of a university real-world experience. interdisciplinary scholarship. set in the heart of a vibrant city. The university’s signature co-operative Northeastern faculty members direct The central location of our campus puts