Professional Tools
The offering of Professional Tools within the Master of Science is key to students future employment. The value
of combining a scientific, technical background with business and communication skills has been welcomed by our industry
partners as an essential combination for career success.
Students will select from a range of subjects as listed below.
Business Tools
Business Tools reveal how business and markets operate and how leadership and strategy informs industry operations.
Students develop strategies that directly impact on scientific work undertaken within companies. These subjects are taught
in conjunction with the Melbourne Business School.
Subjects to choose from include:
Communication Tools
Communication Tools provide insights into how non-science sectors such as government, industry, community and
commerce view scientific knowledge. Students gain valuable presentation and writing skills, which support their
technical expertise.
Subjects to choose from include:
Science Tools
Science Tools articulate the power of using Science to resolve problems, appreciate working with data, and understand
how science can contribute to professional decision-making.
Subjects to choose from include:
Different Master of Science programs offer different combinations of the Professional Tools subjects, so students
are advised to check course specific information for clarification on options of study.