Units of Study

Single units are a flexible way to build on existing knowledge or learn new skills.

Pursue an area of interest, undertake professional development or give study a try without enrolling in a full course. If you decide later that you want to undertake a full Swinburne course, you may receive credit for single units already completed.

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Units of Study

Single units are a flexible way to build on existing knowledge or learn new skills.

Pursue an area of interest, undertake professional development or give study a try without enrolling in a full course. If you decide later that you want to undertake a full Swinburne course, you may receive credit for single units already completed.

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Choose a study area below to find out more about our courses.

Drawing and Illustration

This unit introduces students to the practice of visualization for various design briefs. It explores drawing and illustration techniques to produce suitable creative outcomes.

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Design Studies

This unit introduces students to the practice of design for various design briefs. It explores design methodologies in creative problem solving and establishes a base of fundamental design skill in order to communicate ideas and produce suitable outcomes for design briefs of varied disciplines.

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Marketing

This unit aims to provide students with a practical knowledge of marketing and digital marketing. Students will also be provided with an understanding of the role of marketing within an organisation.

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Law

This unit aims to introduce students to the concepts of the law and legal systems, and to provide an understanding of the law-making processes and institutions, and to promote consideration and understanding of the role of law in society.

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Economics

The unit aims to provide students with an introduction to basic economic concepts including: economic systems, the market mechanism, and the circular flow as well as basic macroeconomic concepts such as the business cycle, fiscal policy and monetary policy.

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Accounting

Aims and learning outcomesThis unit’s aim is to provide students with an understanding of the basic accounting principles. Students will learn how business transactions are recorded as entries into accounting systems and financial statements.Students who successfully complete this unit should …

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Information Technology

Students will be introduced to the main components of a computer and other hardware as well as different categories of software, their purposes and the process of developing software.

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Introductory Mathematics

This unit aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to apply, interpret and use mathematical techniques in various situations relevant to business applications.

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Creative Thinking and Communication Skills

Aims and learning outcomesThis unit aims to equip students with theories and skills that will enable them to develop lateral thinking tools and techniques, which will assist in preparing them for higher-level studies.Students who successfully complete this unit should be …

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Academic Reading and Writing Skills

Aims and learning outcomesThis unit aims to develop capabilities and proficiency in the English language essential for tertiary education and academic purposes. The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the mechanics and processes of academic writing and …

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