Graduate Certificate in Business (Digital Transformation)
Postgraduate
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Use technology, innovate, and get strategic with digital solutions
Learn about emerging tech and use it to transform businesses. You’ll explore digital disruption and tools including artificial intelligence (AI). Design a digital solution prototype, gather feedback, and think about convincing stakeholders.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Certificate in Business (Digital Transformation)
About this degree
UniSA Online’s Graduate Certificate in Business (Digital Transformation) will give you the technical skills required to lead innovation and change, manage digital projects, and deliver transformational business outcomes.
Learn how digital transformation supports business growth, and how to apply technology solutions to solve complex strategic challenges. You’ll draw on case studies from global professional services company, Accenture to explore a range of topics including DevOps and Agile methodologies, artificial intelligence (AI), data insights and storytelling, product design and ideation, and cybersecurity.
Consolidate your understanding of digital transformation in practice through an industry challenge, applying your knowledge to design and test a prototype and present a business case for investing in a digital solution.
Study Business On Demand with UniSA Online and take full control over your study. Access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
Designed and delivered in collaboration with Accenture, this 100% online qualification will equip you with the skills to transform and improve business outcomes through advanced digital solutions. You’ll examine contemporary case studies, hear from digital transformation specialists about their experience applying emerging and disruptive technology to real business problems, and benefit from the combined knowledge of Accenture experts and UniSA business academics.
Build on your experience or past study to advance your career with the technical, problem-solving and industry-shaping knowledge to transform modern business. You’ll graduate with a skillset positioned at the forefront of demand for a digitally led workforce, along with valuable industry connections.
Recommended study pattern
Year 1
Applying Digital Technologies in Business (BUSS 5464)
Delivering Digital Transformation (BUSS 5465)
Leading Digital Innovation (BUSS 5466)
Prototyping a Digital Solution (BUSS 5467)
Award requirements
Students must complete 4 subjects
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Indicative total fee $15,252
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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The University of South Australia (UniSA) is ranked as one of the best young universities in the world, and is the number one university in Australia for graduate employability. UniSA offers over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning, and is a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.
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Entry requirements
- A completed Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
- A completed Advanced Diploma (or Associate Degree) plus 1 year professional experience; or
- A completed Diploma and 2 years professional experience;
3 years professional experience
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
IELTS - Reading 6.0
IELTS - Writing 6.0
IELTS - Overall Score 6.0
If you have previous work experience, or have studied before, you could fast-track your studies by reducing the time it takes to complete your degree.
Career opportunities
Whether you’re looking to enhance your employability, move into a leadership role, or transition into the fast-paced digital business world, the knowledge and skills gained in this program will enable you to work across a diverse range of sectors.
Roles to consider include:
- Digital transformation program manager
- Business analyst
- Digital product manager
- Management consultant
- Chief digital officer
- Product owner
- Digital product manager