Graduate Certificate in Design Thinking
2025
- Total Tuition Fees17,160 AUDVerified
- Course duration26 weeks
Overview
Introduction
Design thinking employs a mix of critical thinking and creativity to re-evaluate problems to come up with innovative ideas towards improving services and solving complex business problems. Many global corporations and governmental agencies have used design thinking for successful product innovation and resolution of complex service issues. In this course, 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. By completing this course, you will also be eligible to transfer units to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Design Thinking and Service Innovation. Hear how Nina levelled up her career with this course to be future ready in a world where creative thinking is valuable currency. 3 reasons to study Design Thinking at Murdoch This course 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. Select from four elective units in areas such as web strategy, community development and organisational change to tailor your Graduate Certificate to level up in your industry or try out a new career route. Be supported throughout your studies by passionate tutors with industry relevant experience. [099051D]
Key Dates
2025
English Language Requirements
IELTS score
PTE scores
2025 year
Listening
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Writing
6.0
Overall
6.0
School Level
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Course Campus
- WA
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