Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence for Business
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence for Business |
| Course credit points | 4 |
| Deakin course code | M553 |
| Course version | 4 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2027 onwards |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Course map - enrolment planning tool | The course map for students commencing from Trimester 1 2027 will be available soon Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
| Supplementary information | This course is available as part-time study only. It is not available to international students studying onshore in Australia. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Pathways
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Research and research-related study
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Develop the knowledge and skills to introduce AI thinking into a business organisation with Deakin, a top 3 university in Victoria for artificial intelligence. As artificial intelligence reshapes the way organisations work, compete and make decisions you will learn to formulate ethically responsible, AI-driven business strategies and apply existing commercial AI software. Learn about industry best practice in the application of different AI technologies and types, along with practical techniques in machine learning to support data-based business decision making.
This course also provides a pathway to Deakin Business School coursework master’s degrees so you can continue developing your expertise. You will graduate ready to help organisations design, adopt and manage AI-enabled solutions that create real business value.
Indicative student 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 Intergrated 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.
Career opportunities
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to use and evaluate AI systems to complement your existing business career in job markets including:
- accounting
- finance
- marketing
- people management
- supply chain management
This course equips you with skills to leverage AI technologies across various business functions. As a graduate, you may find employment in roles such as:
- AI business analyst
- AI solutions consultant
- AI specialist
- IT consultant
These roles reflect the growing demand for professionals who can integrate AI systems to improve business performance across accounting, finance, marketing, people management, and supply chain management.
Pathways
This course acts as a pathway to any Deakin Business School Coursework masters degree that has provision for a minimum of 4 credit points of electives or for a faculty-wide specialisation to be taken as part of its structure.
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Apply broad and integrated knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and existing software, to research, identify and justify responsible solutions for organisation and social contexts. |
| Communicate complex considerations in oral and written form on the use and impact of existing artificial intelligence software to non-specialist audiences in organisation and social contexts. |
| Use machine learning techniques and models to find and apply information that solve challenging business problems. |
| Analyse and evaluate competing academic, professional and/or stakeholder issues when analysing complex organisation and social contexts where existing artificial intelligence software is being considered. |
| Identify and define organisational problems, formulate, evaluate alternatives, and recommend suitable artificial intelligence solutions based on organisational and societal needs. |
| Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence for Business 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
- 4 credit points of core units.
Most units are equal to one credit point.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
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
| MIS714 | People Analytics |
| MIS715 | Responsible Artificial Intelligence |
| MIS716 | Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Enterprise Applications |
| MIS710 | Machine Learning in Business |
Work experience
This course does not require students to undertake formal work integrated learning units.
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Research and research-related study
Components of research and research-related study are embedded across a number of units in this course where student achievement is demonstrated in specific assessment tasks.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.