Graduate Certificate in Digital Product Design

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Apply digital product design knowledge and skills, emerging technologies, and user research to frame problems and opportunities engage stakeholders, and propose solutions.
2. Communicate design outputs and ideas to diverse stakeholders using appropriate design tools, engaging presentation skills and formats.
3. Demonstrate cultural, environmental, and social awareness by maintaining an ethical and reflective design practice and mindset.
4. Strategically, operationally, and ethically lead the design of digital products which align with the needs of complex stakeholder groups.

Elevate your career with multidisciplinary skills in digital product design. With the practical application of design tools and processes, gain the strategic skillset to execute or uplift successful digital products.

Recommended study pattern

To receive the Graduate Certificate in Digital Product Design, students must complete 4 subjects, consisting of:

4 core subjects

• Digital Product Design Strategy and Contexts
• Design Practice and Leadership
• Digital Product Design Process and Methods
• User Experience Research

Award requirements

Completion of 4 courses as outlined in the recommended study pattern.

Exit points

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of User Experience Design may also be eligible for a pathway into our Graduate Diploma of Digital Product Design.

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Indicative total fee $14,880

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.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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An Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)

Students who do not meet academic qualifications may be eligible for entrance into this program if they have a minimum of five years’ professional experience in innovation and start-ups, creative practice, digital design studios, human resources, business analysis, management consultancy, process analysis or other similar roles. To have your professional experience considered, you must include in your application a CV and a statement that details your experience.

You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.

The program requires a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 in IELTS (Academic).

Students may be eligible for credit. Exemptions from this program will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.