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The Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation enhances students’ knowledge in strategic design practice, globalisation and the future of design. Students may also undertake study in related areas such as marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, media and management. Students have the option to participate in study tours and projects with Design Factory Melbourne.

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Duration

1 Year/s

CRICOS code

088126C

Fees

A$32600 (annual for 2020)*

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Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation provides a unique opportunity to integrate design thinking, design management, strategic design, systems and complexity thinking, innovation processes, and futures forecasting 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.

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.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation, students must complete 100 credit points comprising:

6 Design core units (87.5 credit points)
1 Elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation is 50 credit points (normally four units)

Units of study

Design core units
Students must complete the following six units (87.5 credit points):
DDD70015 Design Management*
DDD40001 Studio 1: Methods for Design Research* (25 credit points)
FST80008 Designing for Change*

DDD70002 Cross- Cultural Social Design Strategy *

DDD80018 Strategic Design Practice*

DDD80017 Design Futures*

Elective units

Students must complete one elective unit (12.5 credit points) from list below or from elsewhere in the university:

DDD70014 Eco-Design Studio

DDD70016 Creative Entrepreneurship

ENT80018 Social Entrepreneurship

PHI60001 Critical Thinking

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Course aims and objectives and professional recognition.

Aims and objectives

The course aims to provide graduates with an understanding of how design, design methods and design strategies integrate with management and innovation. It enables graduates to understand the management of design as a value-add resource in business. It is particularly suitable for ‘mid-career’ designers moving into management or strategy-related positions, or those responsible for managing design resources.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation, graduates will be able to:

evaluate current practices and trends in design practice, strategy and management as they relate to social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts.
conceptually and technically investigate and analyse complex information, problems, concepts and theory and apply them through independent research and projects on design strategy and innovation.
use research principles and methods and communication skills to interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and outcomes to an industry standard.
apply critical thinking in planning, problem-solving and decision-making during design projects.
analyse and demonstrate the integration of design thinking, design management, strategy, systems and complexity thinking, innovation processes, futures forecasting, leadership and sustainability.

Professional recognition

Upon completion of this qualification students may be eligible to become a member of the Design Institute of Australia, Australian Graphic Design Association or Design Management Institute but should confirm eligibility with the organisation.

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

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Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$32600 (annual for 2020)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Students with a recognised 3-year Bachelor qualification are eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Design Strategy and Innovation.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
Pearson (PTE) minimum of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency

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How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au