Graduate Diploma of Cognitive Enterprise

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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

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A cognitive enterprise is a business that combines disruptive technologies including artificial intelligence blockchain Internet of Things (IoT) big data and edge computing with innovative processes and data to enhance customer experience form intelligent workflows and gain competitive advantage. IBM® is the developer of the cognitive enterprise term which is quickly being embraced globally by wider industry representing an agile and data-informed vision for a technologically connected and intelligent business future. Following recent forced disruptions due to the COVID pandemic the adoption and adaption of digital technologies via industry has accelerated and will continue to do so at an increasing rate. 

The new Graduate Diploma of Cognitive Enterprise offered online and on-campus has been developed to meet industry demand for career-ready graduates. During this 12 month program you will examine key aspects of digital revolution big data and analytics and cloud and enterprise computing whilst also developing your analytical leadership communication and IT project management skills.

Graduates of this program may work in national and multi-national organisations to lead and work within digital transformation projects.

This program is suitable for:

• Existing IT professionals looking to increase their knowledge and expand their local national and global career prospects.
• Existing business professionals looking to understand how tech-leading opportunities can be integrated grow and enhance their company's prospects and processes.
• IT graduates looking to upskill and specialise.
• Graduates and professionals wanting to upskill and seek global employment. 

Other available study options include the Master of Cognitive Enterprise [link] and the Graduate Certificate of Cognitive Enterprise.

Those who complete the graduate diploma will receive up to 120 credit points towards the Master of Cognitive Enterprise.

You may also be interested in the Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise.

Academic Entry Requirements

Equivalent academic admission requirements described for domestic students.

English language requirement

Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0

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Federation University accepts a variety of English language tests as proof of English proficiency. English proficiency assessment should be made using an external English test (Academic IELTS or equivalent) with the results determining whether the student can enter into our programs directly or via an appropriate English program.

From 1 July 2016 direct entry without an external English test will be only permitted when student meets the English exemption requirements described on the Federation English language requirements page as per the Simplified Student Visa Framework’s English requirements.

International students currently studying VCE in Victoria (Australia) are required to apply through VTAC.

All other international students applying for undergraduate postgraduate coursework and higher degrees by Research can apply now directly to Federation University using our online application system (StudyLink).

Documents required for submission in the application for higher degrees by Research can be found at Graduate Research School.

VTAC application: Yes

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: GB4

CRICOS code: 107472A