Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management

Graduate Certificate

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Course Code

GC-DBM

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Aug, Sep

Domestic Fees

$14,800 per year / $14,800 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management is designed as a contemporary and comprehensive study of the management issues associated with the successful application of information systems and technology within business and the development and application of new technologies for digital business management. This includes the management of new technology companies and applications. It provides an entry level for professionals with an IT background seeking to advance management careers.

The course focuses on the development of knowledge required for managing information technologies that will support business needs and concentrates on the development of the digital literacies needed to lead business innovation through the application of new and emerging technologies.

The Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management (GC-DBM)
Graduate Diploma of Digital Business Management (GD-DBM) ^
Master of Digital Business Management (MA-DBM)

Students may consider master degree options including:

Master of Digital Business Management (Advanced) (MA-DBMADV)
Master of Digital Business Management (Professional) (MA-DBMPRO)
Master of Digital Business Management/Master of Business Administration (Executive) (MM-DBMBAEX)

^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Digital Business Management but it is available as an exit award.

This course is for working professionals. That's why we offer it in Intensive Mode. It's an efficient and faster way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on your professional and personal life. Units (subjects) are either delivered after work hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, and run throughout the year in six week teaching periods instead of the usual 12 week semesters. This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

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.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management, students must complete 50 credit points comprising of four core units.Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Digital Business Management is 25 credit points (normally two units)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

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