Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking
Murdoch University
About
Design thinking employs a mix of critical thinking and creativity to re-evaluate problems to come up with innovative ideas towards improving products and services.
Many global corporations and governmental agencies have used design thinking for successful product innovation and resolution of complex service issues.The Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking has been developed with key industry collaboration to provide realistic insight into how creative approaches are used to generate innovative products and services around the world.You will employ human-centred design methods, which focus on user research, empathy mapping and customer insights in order to prototype possible solutions in a range of production and service situations.
You will also be able to apply the practical skill sets by undertaking a real world client project as part of the course.This course will increase and update the skill set of graduates and current professionals of business, community development, engineering, graphic design, health services, information technology, marketing, strategic communications and sustainable development.Career OpportunitiesGraduate outcomes and capabilities could include:Commercial business professionals, such as entrepreneurs, consultants, marketers, managers and leaders who require innovative approaches for business challenges and idea creation.
Resource sector workers in areas such as engineering, mining technology and product development who require innovative approaches for developing products and resource systems.
Public sector workers in areas such as health, community develop and policy making who require innovative approaches for social service systems.
Design sectors workers in areas such as strategic design, systems design, graphic design, service design, social design and UX design who require innovative approaches for developing products and services.
Structure
Course Core 12 credit points
Required Units 9 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| GRD503 | Design Thinking Tools | 3 |
| GRD504 | Research Methods for Innovation | 3 |
| GRD505 | Co-Design Project Strategies | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MCM502 | Web Strategy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| WEB564 | Web Research | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MBS538 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COD545 | Community Development Theory and Practice | 3 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
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