To enroll in our courses, you must be 18 years or older.

Many of our courses require no prior learning, however, more technical courses may suggest having relevant foundational knowledge to the area of study.  Any prerequisites will be shown on the ‘Course Details’ page of your course. E.g. Our Self-Driving Cars course suggests having basic experience in programming and algebra.

We welcome students from all diverse backgrounds, however, we find that those with a self-starter and inquisitive mindset thrive the best in our courses. With our expert mentors supporting you every step of the way, we're confident you will have all the tools required to succeed.

We accept all major credit cards (Visa and Mastercard), or you can pay with your existing PayPal account. For Amex users, we recommend linking your Amex card to Paypal, and selecting your Amex card via Paypal to complete your payment. Currently, we do not have any scholarship offerings or government funding for our short courses.

Unfortunately RMIT Online’s Future Skills offerings do not currently qualify for discounted fees under the Higher Education Relief Package, which was announced by the Commonwealth Government on the 12 April, 2020. For more information please, refer to the government guidelines here: https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/higher-education/higher-education-faq

We currently have an amazing offering with our Workforce Development for Business team who provide professional training for employers looking to upskill their teams. Plus, we do offer a discount for employers seeking multiple enrolments. Please contact us here for more information.

If you’ve forgotten your Canvas LMS login details, you can reset your password by contacting ITS here. 

The majority of Future Skills courses require:

1. A computer with reliable internet access.
   Certain courses may require specific versions of operating systems for your computer so check for additional details.
2. Slack: we use Slack as a channel for student-to-student and student-to-mentors discussions. See Slack’s privacy policy and terms.
3. Credly Acclaim: Credly Acclaim is a digital badge or credential that you can opt in to receive after the completion of a course. You can post your credential on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. See Credly Acclaim’s terms and privacy policy
4. Collaborate Ultra: Collaborate Ultra is used for weekly live webinars (similar to a video conference) that facilitates a class discussion online.
5. Canvas Calendar: we use Canvas Calendar to book appointments to speak with course mentors

For courses in partnership with Udacity

Under our partnership, Udacity provides specialist course content. See Udacity’s terms and privacy policy. When you enrol in these courses, you’ll also sign up with Udacity. 

Students studying these courses will require: 

1. A computer with reliable internet access. 
   Certain courses may require specific versions of operating systems for your computer so check for additional details. 

2. Credly: Credly is a digital badge or credential that you can opt in to receive after the completion of a course. You can post your credential on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. See Credly’s terms and privacy policy. 

For iOS App Development with Swift you will also need:

1. Apple Mac computer running macOS Sierra or High Sierra
2. Playgrounds and Xcode
3. Latest version of the Apple Book (available on iBooks):
   - Develop in Swift Fundamentals
   - Develop in Swift Data Collections for course 2
4. Project files
5. Slack

We follow Apple's requirements for software and hardware as noted in the App Store.

Some courses may require you to access additional software and applications, please see your course for further details. 

Login to learn.rmitonline.edu.au with the email address and password you used when purchasing your course with us. Forgotten your password? Click here to reset your password. 

You'll be able to access your course by clicking into the tile:

If you are studying one of the courses in partnership with Udacity, follow the above login instructions to access your Canvas LMS. Students will also require a Udacity login to access Udacity content, If you have trouble logging into Udacity please reach out to the Learner Success Team via studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au with your full name and course name and we will respond as soon as possible. 

For the majority of our courses, students will need to access Slack. Slack a communication tool, which you will use to communicate and collaborate with your peers, and mentors

A direct link to your workspace will be available when you login to your course. 

The following Slack channels will be available to you on Slack from your course start date: 

Please contact the Learner Success team at studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au if you have any issues accessing Slack. 

You can join a webinar via Zoom by clicking on the link provided and following the prompts to download and run the Zoom application on your device. This link will also be shared in your Slack course channel by your mentor. All webinars are recorded and made available within your course. 

You should have received the enrolment instruction via email from noreply@rmitonline.edu.au.​ The email states the course you are enrolling in.​ Click “Complete enrolment”.

Complete the fields to create an account. 

Important: If you have previously studied with RMIT or RMIT Online, you will need to click the login link at the top of the form instead. 

Once all the mandatory fields are completed click on “Create Account”​

Click “Click here to login.”

Enter your email address and Password set during the account creation.

If you've forgotten your password select "Forgot your password" from this page.

Tick the box to accept the terms and conditions and click “Confirm enrolment” to finalise the enrolment.

Your enrolment is not complete until you see this message.

Yes! All start dates will be available to choose from at the point of enrolment.

If you have already enrolled and would like to start your course at a later date, please contact studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au​

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If you have studied with us before using the same email you received the enrolment notification with, you will not be required to create an account again. Simply click login at the top of the registration page.

​If you cannot remember your password, select "Forgot your password?"​

​If you have studied with us before with a different email to the one you received the enrolment notification with, you will need to register again to complete your enrolment.

Please try one of these 3 options below, ​

1. Please try to clear cache & cookies and try again. Click here for instructions on how to do so. ​

2. Please right click on the enrolment link; copy it & paste the link into a new browser eg: Firefox ​

3. Please try completing the process from the incognito mode. Click here for instructions on how to do so.​​

If all 3 above options fail to fix this problem, please call our IT support team +61 03 9925 8888.​

When enrolling into a bundle, you will be automatically enrolled into the selected intake for course one. 

Once you are enrolled, head over to your canvas dashboard. On the left hand side, click courses, proceed to click on manage your course, then manage your course again. This will direct you to sign in. Once you have signed in, select view more, and you will be able to select your preferred intake for the second course in the bundle. 

The link to login to your course is https://rmit.instructure.com/. We recommend you bookmark this link

Please try one of these 3 options below, 

1. Please try to clear cache & cookies and try again. Click here for instructions on how to do so. 

2. Please open the course from a new browser eg: Firefox 

3. Please open the course from the incognito mode. Click here for instructions on how to do so.

If this doesn’t work, you might have an issue with your password. Please click here to change your password

If all above options fail to fix this problem, please call our IT support team +61 03 9925 8888.

Please try one of these 2 options below,

1. Please try to clear cache & cookies and try again. Click here for instructions on how to do so.
2. Please open the course from the incognito mode. Click here for instructions on how to do so.

If all above options fail to fix this problem, please call our IT support team +61 03 9925 8888.

Please click the link below and fill out your details using the same email you are enrolled with: ​Credly Acclaim link to claim badge & certificate​

You will receive an invitation to a live onboarding webinar the week before the course starts. Live onboardings take place at 7 pm on the Thursday preceding the course start date. ​

​If you miss it, the link to the recording will be posted on the Online Student Support module in your dashboard.​

​

1. Login to your dashboard using https://rmit.instructure.com/;​

2. Click on the Online Student Support module;​

3. Click on “Onboarding webinar link”;​

4. Click on the recording link.​

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After completing an RMIT Future Skills course, you will earn a digital credential by Credly, an industry leader in digital credentialing which can be validated, recognised, and shared on social media platforms.

Credly is a digital badge or credential that you can opt in to receive after the completion of a course. You can post your credential on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. See Credly’s terms and privacy policy.

Digital credentials (displayed as digital badges) are an online representation of a capability or skill you have earned and which can be validated, recognised, and shared. To access your credential you will have to log in to your Credly account. Note, you will automatically opted into receiving a digital credential, but should you not be interested, you must opt-out.

Recommendation: If you have not previously created an account with Credly, please make sure you do so by using the same email you've used to register with RMIT Online. You will be able to claim your badge from their website. Once you have successfully claimed your badge, you can then start sharing it across your social media or download a printable certificate. 

To successfully complete your course & receive a digital credential, you need to demonstrate competency of every one of the criteria outlined in your final project. If you meet all these expectations to pass the course, you will be issued a digital credential through Credly and will receive an invitation from Credly to claim your badge. 

Some of our courses are eligible for degree credit upon successful completion. For more information about what credit pathways are available, please refer to this page:

Future Skills Credit Pathways to Degrees

We understand that life gets in the way. If you have purchased your course directly on our website, you will be able to self-manage your enrolment prior to Census date (Monday of week 1). To manage your enrolment, please follow the next steps:  

• Click here to access your Digital Market Place  

• Click on the course you are managing 

• Click the Deferral or Cancellation option 

• Confirm your action 

If you experience any issues with the above, you can also submit a deferral/withdrawal request to the Learner Success team via studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au. Please keep in mind, you must submit your request before Census date to be eligible. 

• If you opt for a deferral, you will be able to choose any intake available within 12 months from course purchase.  

• If you opt for a withdrawal, you should expect a refund to the original paying method within 7 to 10 business days. 

If you have enrolled through a Sponsor, such as a third-party organisation or your employer, these options may not be available to you. Please contact the Learner Success Team to discuss your options via studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au or 1300 381 006. 

Deferrals and withdrawals after Census date (Monday of Week 1) are only available to learners who have been impacted by extenuating circumstances and can provide supporting evidence.  

Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to: 

• You've been physically or mentally unwell and can prove this with a suitable medical certificate or letter from your treating health professional. 

• You have carer responsibilities for a sick member of your immediate family and can prove this with a carer's certificate from their treating health professional. 

• You've lost a member of your immediate family or someone close to you and can prove this with a death certificate or notice of funeral service. 

• You've been the victim of a serious crime and can prove this with a police report. 

To submit a Special Consideration application please follow the next steps: 

• Click here to access your Digital Market Place 

• Click on the course you are managing 

• Click the Deferral or Cancellation option 

• You will then be prompted to complete a Special Considerations application within the portal  

Please note, you must provide a detailed explanation and supporting evidence for review by RMIT Online. All documentation must clearly state that you were impacted during your course dates and after Census date had passed. 

Your application will be assessed by RMIT Online’s Special Considerations team. Once your application is submitted, it will take 2-3 business days for an outcome.  

If you encounter issues with submitting your application through the Digital Market Place portal, please submit your application directly to the Learner Success team via studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au and they will escalate your request to the Special Considerations team.  

If you wish to discuss your circumstances/ eligibility, please contact the Learner Success Team via studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au or 1300 381 006. 

Privacy: 
We recognise that your application may include sensitive personal information. The information you provide is handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic) and related legislation. Your information is used only for the purpose of enabling a small central team of staff to make a decision about your application. 

At RMIT Online, we do our best to ensure you have the best student experience as possible. As a student, you will be part of a mentor group, led by an industry expert on hand to provide subject matter and career advice. Your mentor will run expert webinars on a weekly basis or facilitate daily Slack discussion for one week courses. For all our courses, your peer group will be on hand to provide further support. Your mentor will also provide expert feedback on your assessments ensuring you keep progressing on your study journey. 

For students studying a course in partnership with Udacity, you will be supported by Udacity’s expert technical mentors and project reviewers with access to their career coaching services. You’ll also have access to Udacity’s student Hub to connect with your peer group and learning community. 

RMIT has an Equitable Learning Services team (ELS team) that helps support and create equal opportunities for students with disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition. We also support primary carers.

ELS works in partnership with students to create an Equitable Learning Plan. A plan is tailored to the individual, supports their needs and establishes how RMIT can provide ongoing assistance so they can access and participate in your studies as any other students. If you feel this service will be of assistance, we do recommend reaching out to them prior to your studies commencing.

 If you feel this service will be of assistance, we do recommend reaching out to them prior to your studies commencing. If you would like to read more information about the ELS Team please visit here.

If you would like to register as an RMIT Online student, please download and complete the Self-Registration Form (PDF) from here (under "How to register") with your health care provider and make an appointment by emailing els@rmit.edu.au with the subject title “RMIT Online Future Skills ELS appointment – Your name”.

For our Future Skills short courses, your industry mentor or project reviewer will review and provide specific feedback on your work.

For six and eight-week short courses, you are eligible for one, 15 minutes, 1:1 session with your mentor. For our course Design and Develop an iOS App, you are eligible for two, 15 minutes, 1:1 sessions with your mentor. For our courses powered by Udacity, you will have access to an online forum with 24-hour mentor support. 

If you submit your work on time but are unsuccessful in demonstrating competency of each assessment criteria outlined in your final project, you will be given an opportunity to resubmit your project once grades are available.  

The project area will be updated with your new submission date, which is five (5) days from when you have received your initial grade. 

Once you’ve revised your work, simply resubmit your project online and notify your mentor. You should receive your grades within 10 days of submitting. Our policy allows for two attempts at your final project.

If you have any challenges with the resubmission process, please reach out to the Learner Success team at studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au

For students studying a course in partnership with Udacity, please refer to your Udacity progress tracker to see when projects need to be submitted. You may resubmit your projects as often as you need, please reach out to Udacity’s technical mentors for further support or liaise with our Learner Success Team via studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au if you need further support.  

If you cannot submit your project by the due date, you will receive an automatic 1-week extension to submit your project.

Any projects submitted during the extension period will not have the opportunity for resubmission. Therefore, by submitting your project on time, you will be allowed to resubmit your work for grading should you not obtain mastery of the marking guide in your first submission.

You should receive your grades within 10 days of submitting. If you have any questions around further extensions please email studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au

Have a question? You can reach our Learner Success Team at:

Email: studentexperience@rmitonline.edu.au
Phone:1300 381 006
Slack: Learner Success Team 

There are two ways you can apply for a credit pathway:

Option 1

Step 1: Click Apply Now on RMIT Online degree pages 

Step 2: Register with RMIT Service Now  

Step 3: Add Education - Under the “Add Education” Section, enter the correct information relating to your Future Skills study into the following fields:

• The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
• The two course names and course codes; and  
• The date (months and year) you started each course.   

See an example below: 

Step 4: Click “Save” 

Step 5: Click “Save and Continue” 

Step 6: Complete all other sections of the application 

Step 7: Supporting Information - Towards the final screen, you will be prompted to provide supporting information, evidencing that you have successfully completed the two required Future Skills courses.  You do not need to attach evidence.  

Step 8: Tick the “yes” box on the “Documents not available” section. 

Step 9: Your evidence will text based information that you enter into the “Reason” section. It includes the following and is outlined below.  

• The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
• The two course names and course codes; and  
• The date (months and year) you started each course.   

Step 10: Date: enter tomorrow’s date 

Step 11: Press “Save and Continue” 

Step 12: Review and Submit Application 

Option 2

If you’ve applied for a program directly but did not have the required information to get your credit applied: 

Step 1: Submit an enquiry via RMIT Connect providing: 

1. The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  

2. The two course names and course codes; and  

3. The date (months and year) you started each course.   

Step 2: The respective School in which the courses you’re seeking a credit transfer under will verify your study claims 

Step 3: The Credit transfer team manually applies credit to your student record 

You can only undertake one (1), two-course combination, equivalent to 12 credit points per eligible higher education program. Each Future Skills course can only be used once as a stack or credit pathway within one specific RMIT program or when articulating to a higher-level program in the same suite. However, if you choose to change to a completely different program, you may use the Future Skills course for credit again. 

According to RMIT policy, the standards for credentials is that they last 10 years for credit, however some exceptions may apply. It’s best to check with the admissions team the expiry of your previous credential before you enrol. 

Under RMIT’s credit policy, Future Skills courses have a 10-year validity period for learners to seek credit into a degree program. However, if you’ve studied a Future Skills course before March 16, 2021, you're not eligible for a credit transfer since the academic oversight of the industry mentor model was not equivalent to higher education courses prior to this date. 

You may seek RPL by completing a Higher education application for RPL assessment form to demonstrate competency, but RMIT Online does not guarantee approval. RPL applications are assessed by RMIT degree Program Managers. 

Unfortunately, obtaining a credit transfer does not guarantee that you’ll be accepted into an accredited program. To be successful, you will still need to meet the full eligibility requirements and English language criteria of the program you are trying to get admitted into.  

If you’re currently an accredited program student, you may study Future Skills short courses while on a leave of absence.  

You are eligible for a credit transfer for the approved programs stated as part of the credit pathways process, or those that have dual modes. Eg. The MC199 Master of Business Administration has both online and on-campus offerings that are eligible for a credit transfer. 

Credit transfer is where we assess your previous formal study and, if you can demonstrate you meet the learning outcomes for some of your RMIT courses, then we ‘transfer the credit’ from your previous study to your RMIT course/s.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is where we formally assess your previous work and life experiences, along with any formal, informal or non-formal learning, and determine whether this could be worth credit in lieu of study. This means you don’t have to spend time learning things you already know.

To enroll in our courses, you must be 18 years or older. Entry requirements vary by program. We recommend that you check your program page for relevant entry requirements for your program.

For more information on paying your fees, please see here. At this stage, we do not have any scholarship openings.

FEE-Help is available for eligible students. Prospective students should refer to the FEE-help brochure.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged student services and amenities fee (SSAF). It funds student support services including wellbeing, student rights, study assistance, and career development. Find out more here: About SSAF and Paying SSAF. 

First time logging in? You can learn how to login to your course here. 

If you've forgotten your password you can reset your password here. 

Login to https://rmit.instructure.com/ with the email address and password you used when purchasing your course with us. Forgotten your password? Click here to reset. 

Your feedback is really important to us, and we're constantly looking for ways to improve our programs. Please use the Contact Us form to outline your issue and we will be in touch.

You will receive an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification from RMIT University, which is the same qualification as on-campus students. If you are undertaking a postgraduate program with a Future Skills elective, you will also receive a digital credential, where relevant.

Digital credentials (displayed as digital badges) are an online representation of a capability or skill you have earned and which can be validated, recognised, and shared. You will receive a digital credential where relevant, for any Future Skills electives you undertake. Note, you will automatically opted into receiving a digital credential, but should you not be interested, you must opt-out. You should automatically see any digital badges received for Future Skills electives in Canvas. 

If you have not previously created an account at Credly, you will need to register a username and password to claim your badge from their website. Once you have successfully claimed your badge, you can then start sharing it across your social media.

For some courses and programs, you will complete an assessment to determine whether you have demonstrated mastery of the subject matter within the subject area. If you successfully demonstrate mastery of the subject, you will be issued a digital credential through Credly and will receive an invitation from Credly to claim your badge.

You will receive a link to claim your badge within 6 weeks of completing your course.

The key dates for your program can be found here

We understand that there are a lot of dates that you need to be aware of for your undergraduate or postgraduate program. Click here for the key 2023 postgraduate dates.

Below is a list of the key program dates and their respective definitions that you should know:

Canvas opens - O week

Week O is the week before your study term goes live.

Start date

This is the day that your study term will go live. You will be able to access course content and reach out to your online facilitator

Mid term break

You will have no live webinars this week. You will have access to your course content. Remember that your online faciliator will also be on break so there will be a delay in responses to emails sent to them.

End date

This is the last day of your study term.

Last date to apply

Is the last day to apply as a hard date to get your documents in and submit a completed application.

Last date to accept

The last day to accept is two business days before the start date of your program as it takes two business days for Admissions to process your acceptance and allow you to enrol.

Last date to enrol

After you've accepted the offer to a program - you have to log into enrolment online to register for your course(s) in each study term. The last day to enrol is the final day to select your course(s) for the upcoming study term. If you do not enrol by this date, you will not be able to commence any courses until the following study term.

Census date

This is your key enrolment and HELP loan deadline. It’s important, because if you miss the census date you might have to pay for study that you don’t want or need to do.

Results release date

This is the date you can expect your grades to be released for your final assessment/ submission for your course.

Academic withdrawal date

The last day to withdraw without academic penalty.

You can drop out of a course without financial penalty prior to the census date. If you’d like some more information, talk to your Enrolment Advisor.

Yes, you can simply add or drop courses to move between a full-time and part-time study load in the Enrolment Online portal.

Our refund policy can be viewed here

The length of time required to complete your program will depend on your study load. We recommend visiting the program page or downloading the program guide to understand the time commitment. The general recommended time commitment is 10-12 hours per week, per course. If you are studying a program in an accelerated mode (6 weeks per teaching period), the recommended time commitment is 20 hours per week, per course.

If you are enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate program you will be supported during your studies by the Student Success Team. They'll contact you to find out how you are going and to offer advice, support, and referral to other people or services within RMIT University. For academic support, you will have access to an online facilitator for the duration of the Term for each course you are enrolled in. 

Future Skills elective

If you have a Future Skills elective component in your program you will be part of a mentor group, led by an industry expert on hand to provide subject matter and career advice. A mentor will run expert webinars on a weekly basis and your peer group will be on hand to provide further support. Your mentor will provide expert feedback on your assessments ensuring you keep progressing on your study journey.

This means we work in partnership with our industry contacts to ensure that our courses use authentic tools and templates, refer to best-practice and industry standards, and contain real-world case studies, examples and problems. When you graduate, not only will you be ready for the next step in your career, but you will have already been applying your new knowledge in your workplace.

Our program managers are involved in the course development and will oversee the course to make sure it is running smoothly but won’t have day-to-day contact with students. The day-to-day running is up to a student’s Online Facilitator. 

We have state-of-the art online communication and collaboration tools as part of our learning environment, meaning the opportunity for you to communicate with your classmates and online facilitators and make meaningful professional connections can be higher in our online programs. 

Yes, you can! You can also our library in person if you'd wish. You can access our library here. 

Have a question? You can reach our Student Success Team at:

Student Success Team

Phone: 1800 952 295

Email: studentsuccess@rmit.edu.au

There are two ways you can apply for a credit pathway:

Option 1

Step 1: Click Apply Now on RMIT Online degree pages 

Step 2: Register with RMIT Service Now  

Step 3: Add Education - Under the “Add Education” Section, enter the correct information relating to your Future Skills study into the following fields:

• The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
• The two course names and course codes; and  
• The date (months and year) you started each course.   

See an example below: 

Step 4: Click “Save” 

Step 5: Click “Save and Continue” 

Step 6: Complete all other sections of the application 

Step 7: Supporting Information - Towards the final screen, you will be prompted to provide supporting information, evidencing that you have successfully completed the two required Future Skills courses.  You do not need to attach evidence.  

Step 8: Tick the “yes” box on the “Documents not available” section. 

Step 9: Your evidence will text based information that you enter into the “Reason” section. It includes the following and is outlined below.  

• The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  
• The two course names and course codes; and  
• The date (months and year) you started each course.   

Step 10: Date: enter tomorrow’s date 

Step 11: Press “Save and Continue” 

Step 12: Review and Submit Application 

Option 2

If you’ve applied for a program directly but did not have the required information to get your credit applied: 

Step 1: Submit an enquiry via RMIT Connect providing: 

1. The email address you used for Future Skills short courses enrolment,  

2. The two course names and course codes; and  

3. The date (months and year) you started each course.   

Step 2: The respective School in which the courses you’re seeking a credit transfer under will verify your study claims 

Step 3: The Credit transfer team manually applies credit to your student record 

You can only undertake one (1), two-course combination, equivalent to 12 credit points per eligible higher education program. Each Future Skills course can only be used once as a stack or credit pathway within one specific RMIT program or when articulating to a higher-level program in the same suite. However, if you choose to change to a completely different program, you may use the Future Skills course for credit again. 

Unfortunately, obtaining a credit transfer does not guarantee that you’ll be accepted into an accredited program. To be successful, you will still need to meet the full eligibility requirements and English language criteria of the program you are trying to get admitted into.  

If you’re currently an accredited program student, you may study Future Skills short courses while on a leave of absence.  

According to RMIT policy, the standards for credentials is that they last 10 years for credit, however some exceptions may apply. It’s best to check with the admissions team the expiry of your previous credential before you enrol. 

You are eligible for a credit transfer for the approved programs stated as part of the credit pathways process, or those that have dual modes. Eg. The MC199 Master of Business Administration has both online and on-campus offerings that are eligible for a credit transfer. 

You must complete 24 units to successfully graduate with a Bachelor of Business. These courses include four (4) Foundational Core Courses that you’ll complete within the first 8 courses of your degree, and one (1) Business Graduate Folio - Capstone course, that you’ll complete at the end of your program.  

For the remainder of the courses in your program, you have the choice of a number of majors, minors, or a unique combination of courses to suit your professional and personal ambitions. 

Our flexibly designed Bachelor of Business means that you can study around your work and life commitments.  You can take up to a maximum of 10 years to complete your program. 

At RMIT Online, there are four (4) 10-week teaching terms per year. This means, if you chose to study a full-time load, you’ll complete eight (8) courses per year (2 per term), for a total of three (3) years. 

If you chose to study part time, you could complete four (4) courses per year (1 per term) for a total of 6 years. 

Or you could choose a study load that aligns with your personal situation and take longer to study your degree if you need to. Please reach out to our Student success team if you need additional support. 

Our flexible Bachelor of Business means that you can customise your degree and study a number of majors, minors, or a unique combination of courses to align to your personal and professional aspirations. 

A major is series of eight (8) or more units in an area of specialisation within a bachelor degree program. 

A minor is a series of four (4) units in the same subject or area of specialisation. 

As part of this program, you can choose to study from 3 majors: 

• Marketing and/or; 

• People and Organisations and/or; 

• Management and Change 

You can also choose to study one or more minors in: 

• Marketing and/or; 

• People and Organisations and/or; 

• Management and Change and/or; 

• Business Analytics and/or; 

• Business and Technology 

Note, Marketing, People and Organisations, and Management and Change can be studied as both majors and minors. Business Analytics and Business and Technology can only be studied as minors. 

Some of these majors and minors have pre-requisites, meaning you must study the courses within that major/minor in a specific sequence.  

You can also choose to tailor your degree with any unique combination of courses that align to your interests. This means you don’t have to choose any major or minor. Please note, if you choose to pursue this study method, you may not graduate with any major or minor, as this requires that you complete the requisite number of courses. 

While there is flexibility in your program, you must study the four (4) Foundational Core courses within the first eight (8) courses of your program.  

For example, if you study part time with 4 courses per year, you must study the Foundational Core courses within the first 2 years of your program. 

For majors and minors, there are a required number of courses you must complete to satisfy that major/minor requirement. Each major has 8 courses, and each minor has 4 courses. 

The majors may have a specific sequence in which you’ll be required to study. The minors have a specific sequence in which you will study. 

If you choose to study the Business Internship, we highly recommend that you complete a major, minor, or a unique combination of courses prior to taking the Business Internship. We suggest that you complete this course towards the end of your program. 

The Business Graduate Folio is known as a capstone course, which means you’ll complete it as the last course of your program.  

As a unique offering of this course, you can choose to study an optional Business Internship that includes a virtual industry project. You’ll build on your personal narrative and showcase and communicate enhanced employability skills using evidence from your internship. 

While not mandated, we highly recommend that you complete a major, minor, or a unique combination of courses prior to taking the Business Internship. We suggest that you complete this course towards the end of your program. 

For the last course of this program, you’ll complete a mandatory Capstone unit; where you’ll finalise your employer portfolio that you’ve worked on throughout your program. 

No, our online Bachelor of Business isn’t like your general undergraduate program. Our online Bachelor of Business has a variety of learning and teaching approaches. Incorporating the use of authentic assessment, each course is designed with real-world industry tasks to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills gained throughout the course. 

Problem based learning: You’ll conduct research, solve problems, and analyse case studies, prepare or respond to briefs, write original research or case study reports, or participate in managing a company in a computer-based business simulation. 

Assignments and projects: Either research or problem based, these will provide you experience at undertaking research and writing effectively to present your findings and recommendations to a range of audiences. Assignments and projects are also designed to develop your abilities in communications, research and reasoning, and provide a way to receive feedback on your skills development. 

For a more detailed breakdown of each of the courses that make up this program, including a program overview and learning outcomes, please download our course brochure by completing the “Download a brochure” form.  

You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) position as part of enrolment into this program. A CSP means part of your fees are paid by the government and the remaining part is paid by you; known as a student contribution. For full details on CSP including eligibility requirements, click here. 

Please review our Entry Requirements section on the program page for full details of this program’s entry requirements.  

One of the major differences between the on-campus versus the online Bachelor of Business is the type of student.  

Our on-campus Bachelor of Business is more aligned to school leavers, such as those students who have just completed high school. 

Our online Bachelor of Business is more suited to working professionals, as it can be flexibly tailored to suit your working and lifestyle requirements.  

A second difference is the delivery, with the on-campus program running twice a year with two (2) 12-week semesters. The online program has four (4) intakes a year, with 10-week terms. 

We understand that choosing to study for a bachelor’s degree is a big decision and can seem overwhelming. As such, we’ve provided a glossary to some common university terms that you may come across:  

Award: A qualification that will be conferred on a student upon successful completion of an award program.

Bachelor degree: A bachelor degree gives you the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for professional work. Bachelor degrees are considered undergraduate qualifications, and in Australia are considered Level 7 under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Capstone: A final course until that you must complete at the end of your program. This practically based capstone course integrates outcomes of your self-directed journey and is where you will complete your employer-ready portfolio.

Census: This is your key enrolment and HELP loan application deadline. It’s important because if you miss the census date you might have to pay for study that you don’t want or need to do

Course: A unit of study with specified learning outcomes that may be a component of a program. A course is generally 12 credit points.

Course coordinator: Your course coordinator ensures your course is run to the highest standard. They are the academic experts who wrote and developed most of the course content. They are here to assist and oversee how the course runs including but not limited to assessment moderation and grades release, publishing results, and reviewing extension requests for approval.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): A CSP is a subsidised higher education place that is subsidised by the Australian Government. This means part of your fees are paid by the government and the remaining part is paid by you. This is known as your ‘student contribution’.

Credit points: A measure of study load that will be represented by a numerical value that must be assigned to a course.

Experiential learning: Experiential learning refers to the process of learning through experience, and is more narrowly defined as learning through reflection on doing. This course will focus on practically applying the skills you’ve gained to various tasks and projects. You’ll work on a virtual industry project and demonstrate industry-ready skills upon completion of the program.

Major: A series of eight or more courses in an area of specialisation within a bachelor degree program.

Minor: A series of four courses in the same subject or area of specialisation.

Program: A curriculum of study that will provide a structured approach for you to achieve defined learning outcomes and may lead to one or more awards and must have at least one program offering. At RMIT Online, a program is made up of multiple courses. 

SSAF: A Student Services and Amenities fee based on your enrolment load, which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT Online student.

Student success advisor: provides personalised non-academic study support and will equip you with study tips and online resources. They also offer advice and referral to the relevant RMIT services, ensuring you receive responses and outcomes in a timely manner. They will be your #1 RMIT supporter throughout your studies.

Tutor/online facilitator: A facilitator for your learning in the online environment. This could be through driving your engagement and conversation through discussions, hosting weekly webinars, and providing you with feedback and feed forward on your assessments so that you can adequately prepare for the next assignment.

Onboarding webinar: A live video session hosted by the Student Success team before your first study term begins. The purpose of this webinar is to outline key information you need to be aware of, support services available through RMIT, and study tips that will enable success in your program.

Webinar: A live online video session hosted by your Online Facilitator where they will share their industry experiences, guide you through the course material, and prepare you for upcoming assessments. Your Online Facilitator will inform you of webinar dates and times, and recordings will be available after each live session if you’re unable to make it.

For other definitions of key academic dates, please see our FAQs, under ‘What do each of my key dates for my program mean?’

Our courses and programs at RMIT Online are designed with the best in industry to develop a program and experience that ensures you’re getting relevant, real-world experience. The involvement of these industry partners may include the provision of course content including videos, case studies, and podcasts. Our industry partners may also be involved in the Business Internship, where you’ll work on a virtual project and present findings for industry feedback and input.