Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security |
| Course Credit Points | |
| Deakin course code | M568 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2023 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 2026 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 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
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Pathways
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Develop the skills and expertise to lead organisations through digital transformation using the latest cyber security strategies. Deakin’s new Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security offers you the opportunity to understand the context and application of digital transformation and cyber security across a diverse range of industries.
As society evolves, so too does the way we use digital technologies. One major area of digital change is the implementation of cyber security strategies. Organisations recognise the critical need to prioritise cyber security yet many lack the expertise to transform their digital systems.
With data breaches becoming more common and widely publicised, legislation is expected to increase organisational accountability. As a result, the demand for qualified experts with an understanding of both digital transformation and cyber security will continue to grow.
With a focus on real-world relevance, you will be introduced to a range of strategies drawn straight from industry and you will be learning from leaders who sit at the forefront of digital change. The pairing of digital transformation and cyber security is unique to Deakin Business School, equips you with a distinct skill set to help future-proof organisations. Tailor the course to suit your employment and professional goals. Choose from application domains such as law, cyber crime, cyber security management and the increasingly complex environment of supply chain management.
Already working in the field?
This course offers the latest cyber security strategies and cybercrimes, giving you the opportunity to upskill and improve your future career prospects.
Deakin Business School’s Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security prepares you to:
- lead digital transformation initiatives within organisations.
- advise organisations on how to future-proof their business.
- apply digital transformation processes to ensure organisations keep their computing infrastructure, data, and information systems secure.
- plan, evaluate, implement, and manage digital transformation and cyber security strategies.
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 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.
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
Pathways
N/A
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.
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
| 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:
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MIS712 Managing Digital Transformation
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MIS761 Cyber Security Strategies
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MIS713 Digital Transformation of Supply Chains
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MIS741 Ethics of Digital Transformation
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.
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.