Our innovation and design thinking courses provide you with the skills needed to make social, cultural and economic transformations. 

Whether you’re working in a startup or a multi-billion-dollar corporation, no matter the context, our courses will help you understand how to innovate. You’ll learn to apply innovative strategies to business, government, social enterprise and community organisations.

You’ll also learn the analysis and strategy skills to identify the context around your ideas and to separate what sounds good from what can actually be done — that’s what design thinking training is for.

Whether you start your own business, or help transform an existing organisation, your innovation design skills will make you a critical part of any team.

Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR requirements and more. 

Browse our Innovation and Design Thinking courses

  • Indigenous artwork by Mandi Barton, featuring emus, bright colours and flowing lines along a wall.
    • University
    • Education

    Enhancing study spaces with inspiring Indigenous artwork

    The AGSE building at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus has received a creative upgrade with two inspiring Indigenous artworks. Artist and designer Mandi Barton has created two beautiful artworks that encourage reflection and connection to Country. 

    Monday 17 February 2025
  • Headshot of design alum Maddy Merzvinskis
    • Design

    Swinburne takes design alum from the classroom to Cannes

    Communication design alum Maddy Merzvinskis' career was kickstarted by a 12-month placement during her degree and she has now been recognised on the national and global stage for her design. 

    Wednesday 05 February 2025