Deakin University
Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Explore the context and application of digital transformation and cybersecurity strategies across various industries.
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.
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.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security, students must attain two credit points of core units, two credit points of course elective units, plus completion of the compulsory zero credit point module, Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin.
Core units
- Managing Digital Transformation
- Cyber Security Strategies
Course elective units
Select two credit points from the following:
- Digital Transformation of Supply Chains
- Ethics of Digital Transformation
- Cyber Security Management
- Legal Method and Statutory Interpretation
- Data Law, Privacy and Cybercrime
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Completion of a bachelor degree or higher.
- At least two years’ relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country.
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- Other evidence of English language proficiency
Recognition of Prior Learning
Deakin University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Visit their website or contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate after their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured that your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
- Develop digital transformation strategies considering cybersecurity concerns and addressing existing business challenges.
- Communicate to organisational stakeholders how digital transformations can address business problems, including any implementation-related cybersecurity concerns.
- Evaluate the impact of digital technologies and associated cybersecurity management issues on organisations.
- Critically evaluate digital transformation and cybersecurity issues contemporary businesses and organisations face.
- Analyse digital transformation and cybersecurity management challenges in formulating and evaluating alternative solutions to inform organisations on future-proofing their businesses.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you may find employment across a wide range of organisations as:
- Cyber Security Lead
- Cyber Security Manager
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Digital Transformation Analyst
- Digital Transformation Lead
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Lead Business Analyst
Fees and CSP
Estimated tuition fee in 2026: $5,227 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $16,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of four credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of CSP to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.