Master of Design Strategy and Innovation
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Duration
3 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time. Mid-year entry is available for part-time students.
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
- 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).
Units of study
Students must complete the following seven units (100 credit points):
DDD40001 Methods for Design Research (25 credit points)
FST80008 Designing for Change
Capstone Stream:
Elective units
DDD80021 DFM: Global Innovation & Interdisciplinary Collaboration 2* (25 credit points)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Aims and objectives
- investigate and critically 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, analyse and synthesise 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 justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and outcomes to an industry standard.
- demonstrate critical thinking and evaluative judgement in planning, problem-solving and decision-making during design projects.
- synthesise and demonstrate the integration of design thinking, design management, strategy, systems.

Graduate skills
- 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.
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
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.