Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security

Course summary for international students

Year	2026 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Length	1 year part-time
Fee paying annual fee - commencing 2026	$22,100 AUD
Level	Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma)
Deakin course code	M568
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8
This course is only available for part-time study. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin online courses.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Build the strategic, technical and leadership skills needed to navigate cyber risk, AI, data and large-scale digital change in organisations across a diverse range of industries. Study at Victoria’s top-ranked university for computing and information systems graduate employment and median IT salary, and step into one of the fastest-growing fields in the world.

In a program designed for immediate workplace impact, you will explore real-world case studies, industry-shaped curriculum and strategies used by leading cyber security and transformation teams. Learn from academics connected to industry and tailor your studies to domains such as law, cybercrime, cyber security management and supply chain management. You will develop a distinct skill set, ready to support secure digital initiatives and manage technology-related risk in organisations. Graduate with the confidence and capabilities to move into high-demand digital, security and technology leadership roles.

Fees and charges

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course within the same year in which they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together four credit points of study. Four credit points is used as it represents a typical enrolment load for a Graduate Certificate.

Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.

Learn more about tuition fees.

Career opportunities

The growing demand for professionals who can combine expertise in digital transformation and cyber security is creating a range of roles across diverse organisations.
As a graduate, you may find employment in roles such as:

business analyst
cyber security consultant
digital transformation specialist

Course learning outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop digital transformation strategies that consider cybersecurity concerns and address existing business challenges.
Communication	Communicate to organisational stakeholders how digital transformations can address business problems, inclusive of any cybersecurity concerns involved in implementation.
Digital literacy	Evaluate the impact of digital technologies and associated cybersecurity management issues on organisations.
Critical thinking	Critically evaluate digital transformation and cybersecurity issues faced by contemporary businesses and organisations.
Problem solving	Analyse digital transformation and cybersecurity management challenges in formulating and evaluating alternative solutions to inform organisations on future-proofing their businesses.
Self-management	Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.
Teamwork	Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.
Global citizenship	Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security, you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:

DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
2 credit points of core units
2 credit points of course elective units.

Most units are equal to one credit point.

All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Note: This course is part-time only.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

DAI001

Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin

Core units

MIS712

Managing Digital Transformation

MIS761

Cyber Security Strategies

Course electives

Select 2 credit points from the following:

MIS713

Digital Transformation of Supply Chains

MIS741

Ethics of Digital Transformation

SIT763

Cyber Security Management

MLJ701

Legal Method and Statutory Interpretation

MLM735

Privacy and Data Law

Recommended units for students wishing to progress to the Master of Information Systems:

MIS712 Managing Digital Transformation

MIS761 Cyber Security Strategies

MIS713 Digital Transformation of Supply Chains

MIS741 Ethics of Digital Transformation

Admission criteria

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

completion of a bachelor degree or higher
at least two years’ relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

English language proficiency requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)

Admissions information

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Pathways

N/A

Credit for prior learning - general

If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for Recognition of prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your Recognition of prior learning.
Your Recognition of prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.

You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

Further study

This course acts as a pathway to any Deakin Business School Coursework Masters degree that has provision for a minimum of four credit points of electives or for a Faculty-wide specialisation to be taken as part of its structure.

Course duration

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.

Workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Work experience

This course does not require students to undertake formal work integrated learning units.