CMU-A Graduate to Lead Exciting New ‘Future View’ Platform
1st October 2019Open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents
The scholarships are established in honour of Alexander Downer AC and Mike Rann AC, two individuals who championed the establishment of Carnegie Mellon University in Australia.
Why study at Carnegie Mellon
Highly recognised as a trailblazer in the world of technology, business intelligence, and robotics, CMU’s current and past faculty members and alumni are making waves in art, science, and technology.
In a world where it seems jobs are scarce, the 2010 Wall Street Journal poll for job recruiters rated Carnegie Mellon as No. 1 for computer science, No. 4 for finance, and No. 7 for business — with an overall ranking of 10, aiding graduates with the skills to find a job in their field with ease.
Award Value
60% of domestic tuition fee. Open to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Please refer to the fee table below. The per unit costs are inclusive of the financial package from CMU and the Downer-Rann Scholarship.
| Program | No. of Units | AY 2018/2019 Cost Per Unit |
| Information Technology | 144 | AUD $131 |
| Public Policy | 168 | AUD $115 |
Programs at Carnegie Mellon
IT Management (Information Security)
Gain value from technology by understanding how it interacts with business processes, strategy, and policy. With a specialisation on the need to adapt to the changing intruder landscape, you'll gain a deeper understanding of risk management, information security, and data privacy.
Meet our Students
Carnegie Mellon attracts some of the best and brightest students worldwide, which is why we offer competitive scholarships that aids admirable students in reaching their goals.
Through this degree, I now have an arsenal of knowledge. And thanks to the incredible lecturers we all have the potential to be real world leaders. - Kristin Carson, Public Policy Graduate, Associate Research Professor University of South Australia
The courses are challenging and the small class sizes mean lecturers know you by your first name and are always available to chat after class. - Michael Guy, Public Policy Student, Senior Environmental Planner EPA
Carnegie Mellon University is an internationally recognised university and the Heinz School of Public Affairs has an excellent global reputation. The high standard and reputation is the reason I chose CMU for my postgraduate career training in policy and management. - Dr Pallave Dasari, Public Policy Student, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Australia
How to Apply
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