Program Overview
The Strategic Foresight at Swinburne University of Technology is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Strategic Foresight programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 26,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Strategic Foresight programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students must complete the following four core units (12.5 credit points each):
- BUS60010 Management Analysis and Problem-solving OR
- ECO60003 Managerial Economics OR
- BUS60001 Operations Management
- ENT60005 Creativity and Innovation
- MGT60011 Managing in a Complex World
- ORG60001 Leading
- Students must complete the following one core double unit (25 credit points) and two core units (12.5 credit points each):
- FST80006 Foresight Knowledge & Methods 1* (25 credit points)
- FST80008 Designing for Change*
- FST80009 Purposeful Leadership in Times of Uncertainty*
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A recognised bachelor degree in business as well as three years of relevant work experience. Applicants are also required to submit a 500-750 word statement demonstrating their suitability to the course.
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies* or Graduate Diploma of Strategic Foresight.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 26,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 26,130 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swinburne University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Swinburne University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-02-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months