Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership |
| Deakin course code | S716 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2025 onwards |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Duration | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2025: Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| CRICOS code | 117345C Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
This is a new course commencing from Trimester 2, 2025. Please note that not all specialisations are available at Burwood campus and Waurn Ponds campus (refer to the details of each specialisation for campus availability). | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Alternative exits
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Details of specialisations
- Fees and charges
Course overview
The Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership prepares you for leadership roles at the intersection of technology, science, and business. Get ready to gain a unique blend of technical knowledge and strategic management skills, empowering you to tackle contemporary problems and lead diverse teams. Whether you are advancing your career in fields like construction, IT, or pharmaceuticals, this course equips you for the challenges of tomorrow’s workplaces.
The demand for professionals who are not just proficient in their field but also possess a blend of technical and business skills, is rising. This trend is particularly growing in the area of STEM, where interdisciplinary roles are becoming more and more in demand. The Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership will broaden your thinking and expand your skillset to approach complex problems in new ways and collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Ready to elevate your career with the knowledge and leadership skills employers demand?
Gain practical experience through real-world projects, ensuring you graduate ready to apply your skills in diverse professional settings. With access to industry-connected teachers and experts, you will benefit from mentorship and insights that keep you at the forefront of technological advancements.
Tailor your studies by choosing from a range of specialisations, from supply chain management and property and real estate to sustainable engineering design. The flexibility of this course allows you to shape your education to align with your career goals, whether you are aiming for leadership positions in construction, technology, or other sectors.
According to the ‘Working Future: The Australian Government’s White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities’, digital and tech skills are becoming increasingly important to the Australian economy. Now embedded in most jobs, they are essential for creating an adaptable workforce and supporting productivity growth. Graduates of this program will possess the subject matter expertise to address contemporary challenges in STEM while applying leadership and critical thinking skills.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, workshops, site visits and online interaction. 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 demand for professionals with advanced technical knowledge and leadership skills continues to rise as industries undergo rapid transformation driven by technology, digitalisation, and sustainability. According to the World Economic Forum’s ‘The Future of Jobs Report 2025’, broadening digital access is expected to be the most transformative trend by 2030. Additionally, technology-related roles are the fastest-growing worldwide, with green and energy transition jobs also among the top emerging fields.
With technology literacy and leadership and social influence among the top 10 core skills, you will graduate ready to make an impact far into the future.
Get ready to pursue leadership roles across a range of industries, such as:
- construction management and planning
- sustainable engineering design
- intelligent IoT systems
- computational science
- environmental sustainability.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Pathways
Upon completion of the Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership you could use the credit points you’ve completed to enter into the Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership (Professional) (S717).
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Technology (S517) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Technology (S617) |
Course learning outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Identify, assess and utilise a range of emerging technologies within a diverse technology landscape in the context of modern organisation and society to add or generate technology, commercial, and social values. Apply sound principles of leadership and management to identifying and utilising emerging technologies informed by appropriate commercial and social values. |
| Communication | Convey complex scientific and technical information using a range of verbal, graphical and written forms. Demonstrate expertise and leadership in digital innovation through communicating customised information for diverse audiences including specialist and non- specialist clients, colleagues and industry personnel. |
| Digital literacy | Utilise a range of digital technologies and information sources to discover, select, analyse, synthesise, evaluate, critique and disseminate both technical and professional information associated with emerging technologies. Critically evaluate scholarly and non-scholarly scientific and/or technology literature. |
| Critical thinking | Lead the evaluation, role analysis, and generation of innovative applications of emerging technologies in organisational and societal contexts for reliability, usefulness and the value and impact they add to those contexts. |
| Problem solving | Work autonomously and responsibly to create emerging technology solutions to new situations and actively apply knowledge of theoretical constructs and methodologies to make informed decisions. Analyse and synthesize data and information to identify opportunities technology adaptation or innovations and catalyse them into propositions that address technical, scientific environmental, economic, and social challenges. |
| Self-management | Take personal, professional and social responsibility within changing national and international professional contexts to develop autonomy as a leader and evaluate own performance for continuing professional development. Demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial skills in designing, implementing, and promoting technology innovations and or solutions. |
| Teamwork | Apply strategies to support positive group dynamics, respecting opinions and valuing contribution made by others, thereby demonstrating the ability to function effectively in diverse professional, social and cultural contexts. Work independently and collaboratively within a team demonstrating the ability to brainstorm, negotiate, resolve conflicts, manage difficult and awkward conversations, provide constructive feedback Demonstrate leadership during collaboration with others through the application of strong negotiating, conflict resolution, and feedback strategies. |
| Global citizenship | Consider relevant cultural and global perspectives influencing the management, application, implementation, and deployment of emerging technology solutions. |
Course rules
To complete the Master of Technology and Innovation Leadership students must pass 12 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
- STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 4 credit points of core units
- 4 credit point specialisation from List A
- 4 credit point pathway which may comprise of:
- Advanced Discipline Coursework pathway
- Industry Practice pathway
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.
Course structure
Core
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
| STP710 | Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points) |
| SIT718 | Real World Analytics |
| STP703 | Emerging Challenges in Science and Technology + |
| MPM780 | Foundations in Leadership |
Choose one from:
| SEN700 | Research Methodology |
| SLE761 | Professional Research Practice |
| SRR782 | Research Methodology |
| SLE767 | Industry Practice Planning |
+ available from 2026
Specialisations
Plus a 4 credit point specialisation selected from List A:
List A (4 credit points)
- Applications of Computational Science - Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Online
- Environmental Sustainability - Burwood, Online
- Intelligent IoT Systems - Waurn Ponds, Online
- Infrastructure Project Management - Waurn Ponds*, Online
- Sustainable Engineering Design - Online
*For students studying on-campus at Waurn Ponds, attendance at Geelong Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campus is required, please check unit offerings.
Pathway options
Plus 4 credit point pathway option:
Advanced Discipline Coursework pathway
- 1 specialisation (4 credit points) selected from List A or List B or
- 4 credit points selected from units within any of the specialisations (subject to meeting unit requirements).
* If choosing an additional specialisation from List A, this must be different from the core specialisation from List A (ie students enrolled in the Applications of Computational Science specialisation must choose a different specialisation).
Specialisation List B (4 credit points)
- Digital Transformation - Burwood, Online
- Leadership - Online
- Project Management - Burwood, Online
- Property and Real Estate - Online
- Supply Chain Management - Burwood, Online
OR
Industry Practice pathway
To meet the requirements of this pathway students must have passed STP710 and 8 credit points of study in level 7 units (including SLE767) and have a minimum WAM of 70.
| SLE768 | Industry Practice A (2 credit points) |
| SLE769 | Industry Practice B (2 credit points) |
Work experience
Students will have an opportunity to complete work experience as part of the industry practice pathway.
Details of specialisations
Applications of Computational Science (List A)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000098
Overview
Applications of computational science addresses the growing demand for experts who can apply computational techniques to real-world problems. It provides students with foundational skills needed to analyse large data sets, implement machine learning models, and ensure security in a technology-driven world. You will be prepared to manage and utilise artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to derive actionable insights.
Be equipped with skills in AI, machine learning, and data analysis. Cyber security knowledge also ensures that you are prepared for leadership roles in managing and protecting innovative technologies and data-driven solutions.
Units
| SIT741 | Statistical Data Analysis |
| SIT720 | Machine Learning |
| SIT787 | Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence |
Plus, choose one from:
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
Environmental Sustainability (List A)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000099
Overview
In today’s rapidly changing world, environmental challenges like climate change, resource depletion, and ecological degradation are more pressing than ever. As industries and governments scramble to address these issues, there is an urgent need for skilled professionals who can lead and implement innovative sustainability solutions.
This specialisation solves this critical gap by equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to tackle these challenges head-on. By focusing on the intersection of technology, leadership, and sustainability, you will develop the expertise to drive real-world change and create sustainable solutions across industries.
Units
| SLE756 | Sustainability in the Anthropocene |
| SLE757 | Environmental Science and Global Change |
| SLE740 | Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation |
| SLE743 | Spatial Analysis and Geographic Information Systems |
Intelligent IoT Systems (List A)
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000100
Overview
Intelligent IoT systems equips students to design, develop, and manage smart, connected solutions for industries such as healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and beyond. You will learn how to integrate hardware, software, and networks to create IoT systems that collect and exchange data, enabling smarter decision-making. Through this specialisation, you will master tools like data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analyse IoT data and extract actionable insights.
With a focus on solving real-world problems, you will gain the technical and problem-solving skills needed to build seamless IoT applications that drive innovation. Supported by Deakin’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A2I2), you will work alongside world-leading experts and translate your work into products that improve and safeguard society.
Units
| SEE711 | IoT Systems Engineering |
| SEN771 | Intelligent Autonomous Robots |
| SIT720 | Machine Learning |
| SIT787 | Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence |
Infrastructure Project Management (List A)
Campuses
Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000101
Overview
This specialisation prepares students to systematically manage engineering and construction projects, addressing social needs and evaluating the effectiveness of proposed solutions. You will gain a deep understanding of key stakeholders, project types, and management strategies, while exploring organisational dynamics and functional interactions. Practical learning is central, equipping you with project and construction management skills that are in demand across Australian and global infrastructure sectors.
Deakin’s commitment to supporting local industries ensures strong ties with communities and opportunities for real-world collaboration. You will also develop expertise in communicating complex project details to clients, teams, and the public through technical reports, presentations, and proposals.
Units
| SEN723 | Managing Engineering Projects |
| SRQ780 | Strategic Construction Procurement * |
| SRM751 | Principles of Building Information Modelling * |
| SEN770 | Infrastructure Engineering |
*Attendance at Geelong Waterfront campus required.
Sustainable Engineering Design (List A)
Campuses
Online
Unit set code
SP-S000102
Overview
Sustainable engineering design equips students to create engineering solutions that minimise environmental impact while fostering economic and social sustainability. You will explore principles like life cycle assessment, resource efficiency, and the reduction of energy use and waste, integrating them into innovative designs. This specialisation prepares you to evaluate environmental footprints, design eco-friendly products, and ensure compliance with sustainability standards and regulations.
With a focus on practical application, you will gain skills to effectively communicate the benefits of sustainable design to clients, teams, and the public through reports and presentations. Supported by Deakin’s commitment to sustainable development, you will graduate ready to drive impactful change in engineering and beyond.
Units
| SET721 | Engineering Sustainability |
| SEM721 | Engineering Design |
| SLE742 | Systems Thinking for Sustainability and Resilience |
| SLE720 | Risk Assessment and Control |
Digital Transformation (List B)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-MDBS007
Units
| MIS712 | Managing Digital Transformation |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
| MIS741 | Ethics of Digital Transformation |
| MIS776 | Design Thinking for Innovation |
Leadership (List B)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-MDBS014
Units
| MMH707 | Managed Change |
| MPT712/MPM712 | Managing Innovation ^ |
| MPR779/MPM779 | Leadership in Complexity * |
| MPM780 | Foundations in Leadership |
^ MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
Project Management (List B)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-MDBS016
Units
| MIS776 | Design Thinking for Innovation |
| MIS712 | Managing Digital Transformation |
| MIS798 | Project Management |
| MMH707 | Managed Change |
Property and Real Estate (List B)
Campuses
Online
Unit set code
SP-MDBS017
Units
| MMP713 | Property and Real Estate Context |
| MMP731 | Management of Real Estate |
| MMP732 | Property Development |
| MMP742 | Investment Valuation |
Supply Chain Management (List B)
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-MDBS008
Units
Select any 4 units from:
| MIS713 | Digital Transformation of Supply Chains |
| MIS716 | Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Enterprise Applications |
| MIS761 | Cyber Security Strategies |
| MMM710 | Emerging Issues in International Operations |
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Supply Chains |
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.