Information for Industry

Mutually beneficial partnerships with industry underpin the College of Business’ leadership in applied education and research.

We invite you to explore how we can work together to deliver significant outcomes for your business.

• Customisation to enterprise requirements
• Range of solutions for business
• Funding options
• Flexibility in delivery
• Formally recognised programs
• Contemporary industry experts
• Excellence in educational facilitation
• Leading edge knowledge
• Modern CBD facilities

We engage with business, government, the not-for-profit sector and the community in a variety of ways including:

• Student placements (Work Integrated Learning)
• Research partnerships
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Executive Education- Higher Ed
• Enterprise Group
• Alumni activities
• Graduate employment
• Sponsorship
• College of Business Industry Advisory Board
• Program Advisory Committees
• Industry engagement related news
• APEC Study Centre

Student placements

A crucial part of RMIT’s commitment to work-relevant education is delivered through Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and paid student placements in industry are an important component of WIL. Other WIL opportunities include voluntary placements, industry based projects, simulated work experiences and the Business Plan Competition.

Research Partnerships

The College of Business is heavily engaged in both knowledge creation (through research) and knowledge dissemination (through teaching and work integrated learning).

We have a special focus in pursuing rigorous research that provides solutions to industry and society at large and which promotes social, cultural and economic benefits.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

VET programs focus primarily on the operational through to the middle management level and enhance the level of knowledge and skills to support work-based activities and business outcomes required.

Options include:

• Short courses - short courses and single subjects are designed to provide short and sharp solutions to a skill development or knowledge need. These programs may be suitable for achieving one off up skilling needs for individuals.
• Customised onsite delivery - programs are developed in consultation with enterprises to ensure clearly defined outcomes and industry relevance is achieved. Work based delivery and the availability of contemporary online resources and media are key features of RMIT University’s educational offerings to industry clients.
• Traineeships - traineeships in the Business TAFE School are available in the areas of Business, Business Administration, Frontline Management, Information Technology, Warehousing and Logistics, Retail. Traineeships allow the necessary training for skill based qualifications to be completed through a combination of on and off the job training.
• Recognition of Prior Learning - in recognition of existing knowledge and skill levels of employees, formal recognition is available through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. This can be done on an individual basis or as part of an accredited program offering within industry.
• Auspice arrangements - for organisations which have well developed workforce development strategies, the option of an auspice arrangement with RMIT University can provide formal certification against accredited qualifications.

Executive Education

Executive Education works with industry and government organisations at the local and international level to provide a wide range of training, professional development and consultancy services.

The emphasis is on designing and delivering programs and short courses which align with the learning and knowledge needs of the client group. Practicality is an essential focus and our programs and courses combine a structured mix of lectures, presentations by experts in the field, group and individual activities and site visits.

For further information on any of the above activities or to discuss your organisation’s needs contact:

Susan Barr
Senior Manager (Business Development)
Email :susan.barr@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 0115

Enterprise Group

The Enterprise Group implements programs to foster innovation and entrepreneurship for students, staff and alumni. These include the:

• Business Plan Competition
• Business Lecture Series
• Entrepreneur in Residence program

Alumni activities

There are more than 36,000 College of Business alumni around the world making significant contributions to their communities.

Graduate Employment

RMIT’s Career Development and Employment unit can help you find skilled staff members from among our graduates and trainees in a range of ways.

Sponsorships

Sponsorship opportunities include named scholarships, student prizes and awards, alumni activities, industry-based research projects and named facilities and equipment.

Email us to discuss a mutually beneficial sponsorship partnership.

College of Business Industry Advisory Board

RMIT University is strengthening its industry ties with the launch of the College of Business Advisory Board. This inaugural Board will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic development of the College of Business both nationally and internationally.

The board consists of high profile business leaders from a range of industries who will work together to further business education and research at RMIT.

Read more about the College of Business Industry Advisory Board

Program Advisory Committees

Every School has a range of Program Advisory Committees which are responsible for guiding the development of VET and Higher Education programs and ensuring they are relevant to industry requirements.

Industry engagement related news

	Celebrating tomorrow's business leaders More than 500 students, industry representatives and guests attended the annual RMIT University Business Prize Giving Ceremony. 14/05/2012
	Victorian MPs honour PhD student An RMIT University student was recognised for her research into employment clusters within the Victorian tourism industry at the recent "MPs 4 Tourism 2012" event. 10/05/2012
	RMIT launches Accounting Students Association A cocktail function was held recently to launch the RMIT Accounting Students Association (ASA). 08/05/2012
	Building trust in food labels A research team from RMIT University is investigating new ways to deliver food product information, in a project that aims to assist industry in adopting new technologies. 04/05/2012
	Advertising students recognised by industry More than 50 students, staff and industry professionals attended the annual RMIT University and Advertising Institute of Australasia (AIA) graduation celebration at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis club. 03/05/2012
	KPMG rewards inspirational educator RMIT University teacher, Paul Ryan, is the recipient of the inaugural KPMG Acclaimed Educator prize. 03/05/2012

APEC Study Centre
The Australian APEC Study Centre at RMIT University’s College of Business, together with its component facility, the Melbourne APEC Finance Centre, promote Australia’s, Victoria’s and RMIT’s strategic, economic, social and educational objectives throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Centre also manages training programs, conferences and symposia on issues related to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).