Master of Digital Business Management / Master of Business Administration (Executive)

The Master of Digital Business Management / Master of Business Administration (Executive) invites aspiring executives to take the next step in their careers by developing a unique cross-set of skills in both IT and business.

You’ll develop a distinctive mix of knowledge sought after by leading businesses – including an advanced understanding of emerging technologies, and how to implement these technologies at a senior level.

On completion of this course, students will have the skills to champion digital change in organisations, and lead innovation in big business.

Students completing the Master of Digital Business Management / Master of Business Administration (Executive) commonly aspire to be part of the organisation’s senior management team. They require not only a current and deep understanding of their specialist management area, but also a good working understanding of other key areas in the business. This 16-unit degree enables information systems and IT management professionals to gain a thorough understanding of the management of other business areas, and managers of other areas to gain a good understanding of information systems and digital business management.

This course is for working professionals. That’s why we offer it in intensive mode. It’s an efficient and faster way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on your professional and personal life. Units (subjects) are either delivered after work hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, and run throughout the year in six week teaching periods instead of the usual 12-week semesters. This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.

To qualify for the award of Master of Digital Business Management / Master of Business Administration (Executive), students must satisfy the course requirements of both the Master of Digital Business Management and the Master of Business Administration (Executive) to be eligible for the double degree.

Students must complete 16 units of study (200 credit points) as follows:

• 16 core units (200 credit points)

Students are not eligible to exit with intermediary awards (i.e. students cannot exit with a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this degree).Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Digital Business Management / Master of Business Administration (Executive) is 100 credit points (normally eight units)

Units of study

Want to know more about the units that make up your course, how many units you need to complete, our recommended study sequence, and what your timetable looks like this year? Check out our Course Planner and get enrolled.

ACC60002 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making ECO60003 Managerial Economics ENT60009 Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design FIN80014 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis INF70008 Business Analytics and Visualisation ) INF80007 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World INF80023 Managing IT Enabled Innovation and Transformation INF80045 Strategic Value of Business Technology INF80046 Managing Digital INF80048 Enterprise Architecture INF80049 Digital Business Risks LAW80008 Corporate Governance MGT80003 Delivering Innovation and Other High Risk Strategies MGT80004 Leadership, Innovation and Creativity MKT60006 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing ORG60001 Leading *

a recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* ora recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* orcompletion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (International Applicants only) plus a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* orGraduate Certificate of Digital Business Management ** orGraduate Certificate of Business Administration (Executive) ***Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed.

• Demonstrate advanced and coherent knowledge of digital business management as it applies to key areas of the digital economy including the strategic management and governance of information and communication technologies (ICT) and digital business initiatives, opportunities and risks
• Critically research, evaluate and apply information systems management and digital business theories, frameworks and practices in a range of business, management and industry contexts in an independent manner
• Communicate information systems solutions that meet business needs in complex, digital and networked environments, manage stakeholder relationships, and support organisational change, in a proficient and professional manner
• Critically evaluate, justify and articulate appropriate responses to current ethical, organisational and industry challenges for strategic information management in complex, digital and networked business environments
• Work in a self-reliant, independent manner, show leadership and take initiative where appropriate particularly in a diverse team environment
• Apply critical thinking to promote new and innovative approaches to information systems management, digital business development and the application of ICT in various social, business and entrepreneurial contexts
• Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of independent research in ICT and digital business management practice

• Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of business concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
• Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• Apply business fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate business methods and tools, applied in a variety of contexts
• Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team, and use advanced tools and practices of business within project work
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context
• Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning
• Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

• capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• effective and ethical in work and community situations
• adaptable and able to manage change
• aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.