Master of Business Administration specialising in Digital Transformation
AQF Level 9 • CRICOS Code: 119363G
Advance your career in the digital economy with an MBA designed to develop leadership, strategic insight, and technological expertise. This program prepares graduates to evaluate, implement, and lead digital transformation initiatives across industries, aligning business strategy with emerging technologies, sustainability goals, and data-driven innovation.
Overview
The MBA is a course designed for students with an undergraduate degree wishing to enter or advance in the digital workforce in the areas of technology leadership, digital marketing, or digital transformation. It also appeals to students with an existing postgraduate degree wishing to change career direction or to enhance skills within their current industry as it transforms to digital business. It can also supplement prior study in the areas of technology, data, information systems, business, or other fields, where the student needs to develop and hone skills in the areas of business and management in a digitised context.
Digital Transformation – this specialisation builds students’ knowledge and skills to evaluate digital transformation opportunities for organisations wishing to adopt new online business models or enhance their existing models to re-position their business as a result of Industry 4.0 (i4). It emphasises the evaluation of digital transformation opportunities from an ESG perspective, considering factors such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, and social impact. The course presents opportunities for students to blend both technical and operational skills to advise, implement, monitor, and adjust the digital transformation efforts of an array of organisations.
STUDY MODE
On campus
STUDENT
Domestic
International
COURSE
DURATION
2 years
START DATE
Not yet available in 2026
FEE
SCHOLARSHIP
Why Study a Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation) at SPI?
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Gain expertise in digital transformation strategy, emerging technologies, data-driven business practices, and innovation leadership.
Leadership & Strategic Focus
Develop managerial competencies in finance, organisational behaviour, strategic planning, and change leadership.
Digital Transformation Skills
Learn how AI, blockchain, IoT, cloud computing, and data analytics reshape business operations and customer experiences.
Ethical & Sustainable Innovation
Understand ESG considerations, sustainability practices, responsible innovation, and long-term organisational impact.
Career Opportunities
This program equips you with practical, industry-relevant skills to succeed in today’s evolving digital and business landscape.
Digital Transformation Manager
Average salary
$140,000 – $180,000
Business Strategist
Average salary
$137,000 – $191,000
Change Manager
Average salary
$132,000 – $160,000
ESG-Focused Consultant
Average salary
$100,000 – $180,000
Digital Innovation Manager
Average salary
$135,000 – $210,000
Technology Strategy Consultant
Average salary
$99,000 – $180,000
Course Structure
The Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation) is a 2-year AQF Level 9 qualification comprising 96 credit points, including core business units, digital transformation specialisation units, elective units, and a capstone project.
Core Units Stream (42 credit points)
This stream develops essential business management knowledge required for leadership roles in contemporary organisations. Students gain foundations in finance, marketing analytics, management, ethics, and data-driven business decision-making.
Students complete the following core units (6cp each):
MBA500 – Market Research and Big Data Analysis (6cp)
MBA501 – Accounting for Business (6cp)
MBA502 – Principles of Business Management (6cp)
MBA503 – Business Law: Legal, Social, Environmental and Ethical Foundations of Business (6cp)
MBA504 – Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour (6cp)
MBA505 – Financial Management (6cp)
Pre-requisite: MBA501 Accounting for BusinessMBA506 – Data Science for Business (6cp)
Pre-requisite: MBA500 Market Research and Big Data Analysis
Digital Transformation Specialisation Core Units (30 credit points)
This stream builds advanced knowledge and applied skills in leading digital transformation initiatives, integrating emerging technologies, improving customer experience, and managing change in digital environments.
Students complete the following specialisation units (6cp each):
MBA620 – Digital Strategy & Leadership (6cp)
MBA660 – Customer Experience Design (6cp)
MBA661 – Emerging Technologies (AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, IoT) (6cp)
MBA621 – Change Management & Innovation (6cp)
Pre-requisite: MBA504 Human Resource Management & Organisational BehaviourMBA622 – Digital Transformation Project Management (6cp)
Specialisation Elective Units (6 credit points)
Students complete one (1) elective unit (6cp). Electives may also be selected from other specialisations (subject to availability).
Choose one (6cp):
MBA601 – Digital Consumer Behaviour: Leveraging Consumer Insights & Neuroscience (6cp)
ORMBA603 – Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in a Digital Context (6cp)
Capstone Project (18 credit points)
The capstone enables students to apply their learning through an industry-relevant project aligned to their specialisation. Students choose one (1) capstone option (18cp).
Choose one (18cp):
MBA700 – Industry Research Capstone Project (18cp)
Pre-requisite: Completion of 78 credit points prior to attempting this unit
(Students are expected to complete a project related to their specialisation)
OR
MBA701 – Industry Engagement Capstone Project (18cp)
(Could include Incubator/Accelerator Immersion Project)
Pre-requisite: Completion of 78 credit points prior to attempting this unit
(Students are expected to complete a project related to their specialisation)
Entry Requirements
Admission to the Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation) is based on meeting SPI’s academic and English language proficiency requirements.
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following:
A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7 qualification) or equivalent; or
Other qualifications combined with relevant work or professional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
Successful completion of the SPI Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP); or
Completion of an SPI Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate. Eligible units may be credited towards the Master’s degree in accordance with SPI’s Academic Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
English Language Proficiency
English as a First Language – Applicants must hold citizenship or long-term residency (minimum of 10 years) in an English-speaking country recognised by SPI and have completed secondary or higher education in that country.
English Not as a First Language – Applicants are required to provide a valid English proficiency certificate as proof of English language competency.
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following:
A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7 qualification) or equivalent; or
Other qualifications with relevant work or professional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
Successful completion of the SPI Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP); or
Completion of an SPI Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate with potential credit transfer where applicable.
English Language Proficiency
International applicants must meet one of the following English language requirements:
English Language Test Results
IELTS (Academic): Overall 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
PTE Academic: Overall 58, with no sub-score less than 50
TOEFL iBT: Overall 79, including minimum scores of:
Writing: 21
Reading: 13
Listening: 12
Speaking: 18
TOEFL PBT: Overall 550, including Writing 4.5
Other English language tests recognised as equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.5
English test results must be valid and taken within three (3) years prior to course commencement.
For full admissions requirements please read the Student Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Master of Business Administration Admissions Criteria. For SPI Inherent Course Requirements, please refer to the SPI Inherent Course Requirements.
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