Key facts
Domestic students course information. This course is currently not available to international students.
Entry is based on either a bachelor qualification or full-time relevant work experience.
View full entry requirements- 1 trimester full-time
| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2024 | Trimester 2 – June 2024 | Trimester 3 – October 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Not Offered | Not Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will continue to have a profound impact on our workplaces. The UNE Graduate Certificate in AI Innovation is a unique course designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge skills in AI and its application in innovation. This program ensures you are future-fit to harness AI for impactful changes in your workplace, enhancing efficiency and productivity across a wide range of vital sectors.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in AI Innovation with UNE?
UNE's Graduate Certificate in AI Innovation is the first of its kind, developed to meet the growing need for AI experts who have the practical business application and leadership skills need to effectively use technical knowledge. From roles in AI strategy and implementation to innovation leadership, you will graduate from this course equipped to drive transformative projects in sectors such as business, healthcare, finance, and more.
What makes our course different?
During your studies, you'll extend the technical potential of Generative AI through the application of theory to deliver real-value in the real-world setting. When you study this course with us, you will have opportunities to:
- Develop flexible, transferable skillsets via an intensive curriculum that ensures you are not only industry-ready but also poised to become a pioneer in AI-driven innovation, capable of bringing AI-empowered change to any professional environment.
- Learn from the best. This course integrates market-leading knowledge from academic staff with real-world application from our experts-in-residence.
- Take advantage of the UNE Smart Region Incubator (UNE SRI), which support innovation and the delivery of new products and services to market by connecting founders, researchers, school and university students, mentors, experts, investors, government and business partners.
- Upskill fast. This program is only one trimester of full-time study, and features two weeks of face-to-face interaction to help you build real-world networks.
We’re also highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.
Fee payment options
There are two payment options for this course:
- Upfront full fee-paying. Fees are paid in full and upfront as a full fee-paying postgraduate course; or
- STARTUP-HELP loan. This is a Startup Year course, meaning fees can be paid for using a STARTUP-HELP loan from the Australian Government. This option is only available if you meet the full eligibility criteria for STARTUP-HELP. Places funded using a STARTUP-HELP loan are capped.*
* If the cap has been reached, we will make an upfront full fee-paying offer as an alternative, which will be stated in your offer letter. Upfront full fee-paying places are uncapped.
How to apply
When applying for this course, you will be able to indicate your preferred fee paying option by selecting an upfront full fee-paying place, or a place funded by a STARTUP-HELP.†
- If you apply for a STARTUP-HELP place, UNE still needs to verify that you meet the eligibility criteria prior to making you an offer. Please see the STARTUP-HELP fact sheet for further details. If you are eligible for the STARTUP-HELP loan and the cap has not been reached, your offer letter will confirm your place can be STARTUP-HELP funded, and advise you of next steps to secure your place.
- If you apply for an upfront full fee-paying place, you will only be considered for this fee type (you will not be considered for a STARTUP-HELP place).
† If you have checked the eligibility requirements for the STARTUP-HELP Loan and understand that you are not eligible, you should only apply for an upfront full fee-paying place.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together to build real world networks for the future.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
This course is offered under two admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You have a minimum of five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.*
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
* Relevant professional experience refers to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context within:
- Accounting
- Business
- Education
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Leadership
- Management
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
The course includes two x 3-day on-campus intensive schools in Armidale as a core requirement of the course.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- If you are applying for admission under Rule A, you must provide a certified academic transcript of your completed qualification.
- If you are applying for admission under Rule B, you must provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Advanced Standing is not applicable for this course.
Course structure
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass the core unit to the value of 24 credit points.
24 credit points
Complete the following unit- Advanced Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (SRI400) – 24 credit points
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full Fee | $6,360* |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $365 |
What are the course fee payment options?
Full Fee places are mostly in postgraduate coursework degrees. In a full fee place you pay the tuition fee set for your course, however you may be eligible for a FEE-HELP Loan to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
If you are enrolled in a Full Fee place and there is a direct connection between your work and your study, you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.
Your career
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in AI Innovation can look forward to a wealth of exciting career opportunities across diverse sectors. From roles in AI strategy and implementation to innovation leadership, graduates will be equipped to drive transformative projects in business, healthcare, finance, and more. Positions within reach include:
- AI consultants
- Data scientists
- Innovation managers
- Product managers
- Technology strategists.
This program empowers knowledge workers in traditional roles to harness AI for impactful changes in their workplaces, enhancing efficiency and productivity. The integration with the UNE Smart Region Incubator and potential for federally funded placements provide unique pathways for entrepreneurial ventures and leadership roles in cutting-edge AI startups. The program’s intensive curriculum ensures that you are not only industry-ready but also poised to become a pioneer in AI-driven innovation, capable of bringing AI-empowered change to any professional environment.
Course outcomes
- demonstrate comprehensive understanding and analysis of artificial intelligence concepts and technologies , focusing on their application and innovation in business contexts;
- critically assess and interpret ethical, cultural, and social considerations in the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence solutions;
- apply and evaluate the impact of Artificial Intelligence technologies on projects, aligning them with strategic thinking, business models, processes, and innovation to address real-world problems;
- collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams to implement innovative Artificial Intelligence solutions; and
- utilise advanced communication skills to effectively convey Artificial Intelligence concepts and solutions to diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Innovative Mindset: Graduates will possess a deep, cutting-edge understanding of artificial intelligence, enabling them to pioneer new solutions and lead technological innovation in their fields.
- Communication Skills
Digital Storytellers: Graduates will excel in articulating complex artificial intelligence concepts through engaging narratives, making technology accessible to diverse audiences.
- Problem Solving
Strategic Visionaries: Equipped with the ability to identify and exploit artificial intelligence opportunities, graduates will blend technical acumen with strategic insight to solve complex problems.
- Information Literacy
Agile Learners: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in quickly assimilating new artificial intelligence trends and data, ensuring their skills remain relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Ethical Artificial Intelligence Champions: Committed to the responsible use of artificial intelligence, graduates will advocate for ethical practices, inclusivity, and social responsibility in technology deployment.
- Lifelong Learning
Preparedness to continuously adapt and learn in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
- Independence and Collaboration
Graduates will develop exceptional leadership in team settings, promoting innovation through collaboration and diversity of thought.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
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Why study with us?
I now have an additional structured body of knowledge that gives me certain skills. It was hard work; I was learning a new way of doing things, but I loved it.
How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Applications for Admission to a STARTUP year help funded place will close 16 October 2024.
