Bachelor of Innovation and Design
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Bachelor of Innovation and Design teaches students innovative and design thinking. It builds on the increasing importance on design in business strategy – from products and communications to physical spaces. Learn how design is an enabler for innovation and a catalyst for social, cultural and economic transformation. Gain insight into the principles and theories of design in a business and innovation management context. Discover the relationship between innovation, design, entrepreneurship and creativity.
VTAC codes
- 3400210301 (CSP)
- 3400210303 (IFP)
Course details
- Course structure, work integrated learning and career opportunities.
Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Innovation and Design requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
View course rules and special requirements
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Communication Practice | COM10007 | 12.5 |
| Introductory Design Studio | DDD10006 | 12.5 |
| Innovation Design Studio 1 | DID10005 | 12.5 |
| Design Ethnography | DID10007 | 12.5 |
| Entrepreneurship and Opportunity | ENT10001 | 12.5 |
| Creativity and Innovation | ENT10002 | 12.5 |
| Fundamentals of Marketing | MKT10007 | 12.5 |
| Design Systems and Services * | DDD20007 | 12.5 |
| Design Thinking * | DDD30006 | 12.5 |
| Toolbox for Prototyping and Interdisciplinary Collaboration * | DES20057 | 12.5 |
| Innovation Design Studio 2 | DID20006 | 12.5 |
| Strategic Design Innovation | DID30007 | 12.5 |
| Lean Startup Springboard * | ENT20006 | 12.5 |
| Innovation Design Studio Capstone-Research * | DID30005 | 12.5 |
| Innovation Design Studio Capstone- Practice * | DID30006 | 12.5 |
| Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ENT30010 | 12.5 |
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
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Other studies
8 units (100 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.
Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.
Professional Placement in Design
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience In Industry A | WEI20001 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement A – Design | DDD20031 | 25 |
| Work Experience In Industry B | WEI20002 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement B – Design | DDD20032 | 25 |
You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.
The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.
Professional Placement in Design
| Units | Unit codes | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience In Industry A | WEI20001 | 25 |
| Integrated Professional Placement A – Design | DDD20031 | 25 |
A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!
You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.
Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.
- Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
- Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
- One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
- See the course planner for an example degree structure
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Innovation and Design, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and apply knowledge in the field of design management, product system and service design and apply those principles in a range of practices
- define and integrate theoretical principles applicable to entrepreneurship and innovation and apply those principles in a range of practices
- systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources in order to make informed judgements on options for innovatively solving a range of problems that arise in business contexts
- apply knowledge and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of design management, product, system and service design knowledge with depth in product development, manufacturing knowledge and ideation and manual sketching skills
- apply knowledge and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving design management, product system and service design problems independently and collaboratively
- apply cognitive and technical skills to principles of sustainability and respectful design to their knowledge of design management, product system and service design and development of their design solution with responsibility and accountability.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find careers in the following fields: research and development; new product development; brand management; design management.
Fees
Find out more about fees.
Scholarships
At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.
How to enter this course
- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.