Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management
Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management has been designed to enhance the experience, career prospects and employability of PhD students. You will complete the coursework alongside your PhD program with course material delivered via both online units and on-campus workshops. The assessments for core units are embedded within existing PhD milestones.
Your industry experience
The course includes guest speakers from different industries. Electives include options for internships.
Research areas
- Cultural studies
- Communications
- Strategic design management
- Psychology
Skills you’ll learn
- Planning your research project
- Communicating your research
- Research methods
- Deep discipline knowledge
Your career opportunities
- Academic
- Researcher/Government consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Business development
- Analyst – policy, market, quantitative
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
Ranked Top 300
QS World University Rankings 2024Ranked Top 350
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023Ranked Top 250
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022Qualifications
The Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management (GC-RESIM) is only available to students in the following applicable domestic courses, and is not available for direct entry.
Students applying to the applicable domestic courses will automatically be considered for a place in the Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management (GC-RESIM) and do not need to apply separately for this course.
Applicable courses:
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Finding your fit
At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.
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Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
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Graduate Certificate of Professional Data Analytics (Swinburne Online delivered)
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Master of Research (Information and Communication Technology)
Course structure
Students are required to complete 50 credit points comprised of four units of 12.5 credit points each:
At the commencement of their PhD, students will be enrolled into the two core units. They are required to complete these units within the first 12 months of candidature (prior to Confirmation of Candidature). Swinburne Research will deliver the two core units through a mix of online learning and face-to-face workshops on Hawthorn campus.
In consultation with the supervisory team, students take two elective units at any stage during the PhD candidature. The relevant faculty will deliver elective units, which can be online, multi modal, or on campus.
Coursework assessment
Your final submission in this PhD program will be a coursework assessment.
Course work
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
|
Project Management for Research
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF60016 |
|
Innovation and Impact in Research
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ENT60010 |
| Elective units | |
|
Earth Observation Data Analysis
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
AST80019 |
|
Research Methodology
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS80003 |
|
Quantitative Research Methods
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS80017 |
|
Qualitative Research Methods
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS80018 |
|
Philosophical Foundations of Research
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
BUS80023 |
|
Advanced Research Communication Skills in Science, Engineering and Technology
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
COM80001 |
|
Research Design and Methodology
Elective unit |
CSM80010 |
|
Nature of Learning and Teaching
Elective unit |
EDU60001 |
|
Digital Learning Environments
Elective unit |
EDU60002 |
|
Curriculum Design and Assessment
Elective unit |
EDU60003 |
|
Scholarly Teaching: to explore, evaluate and improve
Elective unit |
EDU60004 |
|
Developing Inclusive Learning and Teaching Practice
Elective unit |
EDU60005 |
|
Design and Delivery for Online Learning
Elective unit |
EDU60014 |
|
Social Entrepreneurship
Elective unit |
ENT80018 |
|
Research Methods
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ICT80011 |
|
Research Engagement
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MFP60001 |
|
Research Training
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MFP60002 |
|
Directed Study
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MFP60003 |
|
Research Engagement (STEM)
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MFP60004 |
|
Research Training (STEM)
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
MFP60005 |
|
Neuroscience Methods
Elective unit |
NEU40002 |
|
Data Science Fundamentals
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF80054 |
|
Social Network Analysis
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF80055 |
|
Economics of Innovation
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ECO80003 |
|
Advanced Microeconometrics
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
ECO80002 |
2025 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$0.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Government-funded Research training program (RTP)
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. To qualify for a government-subsidised place, you must meet various eligibility criteria. The course you’ve applied for must also be offering government-subsidised places. Swinburne will determine your eligibility by conducting a full assessment of your eligibility during the course application process.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Finances
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2025 are now open. Our research scholarships are awarded to candidates with exceptional potential who are undertaking doctoral studies. These opportunities seek to promote equity and recognise excellence and achievement.
Please view our guidebook to help determine which documents you’ll need to prepare an application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply for a research degree
Step 1: Decide on a research topic
Your research topic should align with one of the areas of research we are involved in. You can find out about Swinburne's areas of research through our:
Step 2: Find a supervisor
Using the Find a Supervisor tool search for a potential supervisor in your area of interest and contact them directly to discuss supervision. You must find a supervisor for your research project before applying for a research degree. Your application will not be considered unless you have an appropriate and willing supervisor.
Step 3: Submit your application
Once you have decided on a research topic and found an appropriate and willing supervisor, you must complete and submit the online application form.