Graduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation

Graduate Certificate

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Course Code

GC-DSI, 088127B

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$13,100 per year / $13,100 total

International Fees

$16,300 per year

About this course

The Graduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation provides a unique opportunity to integrate design thinking, design management and strategy, systems and complexity thinking, innovation processes, futures forecasting, leadership and advanced sustainability practice within the same course.

The course is suited to designers and non-designers who wish to complement their existing skills with the frameworks, strategies, techniques and tools to solve complex problems and integrate design-led strategies into existing practice in business, government agencies, social enterprise and communities.

The course will prepare graduates to create, lead and manage new products, systems and services that have a sustainable impact on the economy, society and the environment.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work and community situations
Adaptable and able to manage change
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation, students must complete 50 credit points comprising three Design Core units.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Swinburne University of Technology