Bachelor of Innovation and Design
2016 – 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 aims to implement innovation and design thinking.
The use of design in an organisation - from products and communications to physical spaces - is increasingly a core component of successful business strategy. Design is an enabler for innovation and a catalyst for social, cultural and economic transformation. This course integrates the principles and theories of design in a business and innovation management context. Students learn about the relationship between innovation, design, entrepreneurship and creativity.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Start dates
Hawthorn campus
- Semester 1 - 2 March 2020
- Semester 2 - 3 August 2020
Duration
3 years full-time
Full-time
VTAC codes
- 3400210301 (CSP)
- 3400210303 (IFP)
CRICOS code
088688B
Fees
A$26,302 (annual for 2016)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
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 details
- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of a Bachelor of Innovation and Design will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation management, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in product, system and services development and its applications in other specialised fields as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
The structure of, and the units of study within, the Bachelor of Innovation and Design degree conforms to the AQF 2013 Guidelines for a Bachelor degree Level 7 by ensuring that students successfully completing this course will graduate with:
- Knowledge and cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in the field of product system and service design and apply this with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- 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.
- Knowledge and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of product, system and service design knowledge with depth in product development, digital CAD, manufacturing knowledge and ideation and manual sketching skills.
- Knowledge and cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving product system and service design problems independently and collaboratively, in diverse contexts.
- Cognitive and technical skills to know and apply principles of sustainability and respectful design to their knowledge of product system and service design and development of their design solution with responsibility and accountability.
Units of Study
Introductory Studies units
Students complete the following eight units (100 credit points):
ENT10001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
ENT10002 Introduction to Innovation
DDD10006 Introductory Design Studio
COM10007 Professional Communication Practice
MKT10007 Fundamentals of Marketing
DID10005 Innovation Design Studio 1
DDD10002 Methods of Investigation
DDD20004 Contemporary Design Issues
Major Studies units
Students complete the following 12 units (150 credit points):
ENT20005 Innovation Management
DID20006 Innovation Design Studio 2
DDD30006 Design Thinking
ENT20006 Start-Up Fundamentals
DDD20005 Managing Design
DDD20007 Design Systems and Services
ENT30011 New Venture Development*
ENT30013 Product Development*
DID30005 Innovation Design Studio Capstone - Research*
ENT30010 Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship and Innovation*
ENT30012 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation*
DID30006 Innovation Design Studio Capstone - Practice*
* Outcome units
Matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units
Elective units
Students must select four elective units from within any undergraduate discipline of the university.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find careers in the following fields:
- Research and development
- New product development
- Brand management
- Design management
Professional recognition
Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA).
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 and English language requirements.
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.