Master of Design Strategy and Innovation

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

MA-DSI, 088125D

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$26,200 per year / $39,300 total

International Fees

$32,600 per year

About this course

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

The course is suited to practitioners from all disciplines who wish to complement and extend their existing capability with design-led tools, techniques, frameworks and strategies for solving complex organisational, social and technological problems and to facilitate change in business, government agencies, social enterprise and communities.

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

Students would normally sequence their study with the Master of Design Strategy and Innovation award. Students are eligible for an exit award - either the Graduate Certificate of Design Strategy and Innovation or the Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation should they complete the designated units for each stage.

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.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Design Strategy and Innovation, students must complete 150 credit points comprising:

7 Design core units (100 credit points)
50 credit points of study from the Capstone stream which includes one elective

or

7 Design core units (100 credit points)
2 Design Factory Melbourne units (50 credit points)

Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Design Strategy and Innovation is 50 credit points (normally four 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.

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