Master of Digital Transformation Leadership

The AUT Online Master of Digital Transformation Leadership empowers professionals to lead complex digital change and deliver measurable value for organisations and communities.

This applied, interdisciplinary degree develops advanced capability to align business strategy and digital technologies, preparing you to lead transformation that is innovative, responsible and people focused.

Designed for mid-career professionals from across industries and disciplines, the programme builds expertise in digital foresight, innovation strategy, enterprise IT systems and change leadership, alongside the governance and ethical perspectives needed to manage disruption with accountability and cultural awareness. Through practice-based learning, including a professional practice course and a capstone project focused on a real organisational challenge, you’ll graduate with tools and insights you can apply immediately in your professional context.

Open to professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, the Master of Digital Transformation Leadership equips you with the confidence, frameworks and leadership capability to anticipate trends, navigate disruption and drive successful digital transformation.

  • 100% online: Study from anywhere, anytime, with no need to attend campus
  • Tailored for busy professionals: Balance work, life and study with a flexible, part-time structure
  • Your experience counts: Your professional expertise is valued – if you have sufficient work experience but no degree, you can still qualify
  • Personalised support: Access expert guidance and resources when you need them, seven days a week

Why choose the AUT Online Master of Digital Transformation Leadership?

  • Bridge strategy and technology: Develop the expertise to align and connect digital initiatives with organisational goals, ensuring transformation delivers measurable value, efficiency and long-term impact.
  • Applied learning, real impact: Solve real-world challenges through professional projects and a capstone research project that delivers measurable value for your organisation.
  • Future-focused leadership: Build capability in digital foresight, innovation, enterprise systems and change leadership to anticipate trends and guide transformation.
  • Responsible transformation: Lead with confidence in governance, ethics and cultural awareness to ensure digital change is accountable and inclusive.
  • Career-ready flexibility: Designed for mid-career professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, the Master of Digital Transformation Leadership equips you with frameworks and support to step confidently into digital leadership roles.

APPLYENQUIRE

This programme is currently only available for domestic students.

If you already have a university degree

  • A bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma or professional qualification

And

  • 3 years of relevant professional experience

If you don’t yet have a university degree

  • 7 years of work experience

Including

  • 3 years of relevant professional experience

Your experience counts

At AUT Online, we value your professional expertise. If you have relevant work experience but no undergraduate degree, you can still take the next step toward achieving your goals with our Master of Digital Transformation Leadership programme.

Not sure if you qualify? Enquire now to discuss your eligibility.

The AUT Online Master of Digital Transformation Leadership gives you the tools to lead responsible, future-focused digital change. You’ll build advanced capability in technological foresight, innovation, enterprise systems, governance and change leadership, while applying your learning directly to professional contexts.

The programme is delivered across trimesters and consists of six 30-point courses, taken one at a time. Designed specifically for online learners, the programme combines flexibility with a clear structure that supports student success and completion.

Through the programme you will:

  • Analyse how emerging technologies are shaping industries, using futures and foresight methods to anticipate trends.
  • Develop the expertise to align and connect digital initiatives with organisational goals, ensuring transformation delivers measurable value, efficiency and long-term impact.
  • Understand data, platforms and enterprise architecture, and how they enable reliable, secure and scalable transformation
  • Examine governance frameworks and the ethical, cultural and societal impacts of digital change, including privacy, security and trust
  • Lead change at pace by strengthening stakeholder engagement, communications, culture and capability uplift to deliver measurable value
  • Develop collaborative leadership and project management skills to turn strategy into delivery
  • Complete a supervised capstone research project focused on a real organisational challenge relevant to your role or area of interest

The AUT Online Master of Digital Transformation Leadership is delivered across trimesters and consists of six 30-point courses. Designed specifically for online learners, the programme provides the flexibility and structure you need to succeed.

Courses

The AUT Online Master of Digital Transformation Leadership prepares you to lead and influence the future of digital change in your organisation and sector. You’ll graduate with the strategic insight, applied skills and leadership capability to align technology with organisational goals, anticipate disruption and deliver measurable value.

Graduates are well positioned to move into digital leadership roles within ICT and technology-enabled functions, or to extend their impact by enabling transformation in other professional fields.

Potential career pathways include:

  • Transformation lead or digital strategist
  • Innovation manager or technology governance advisor
  • Enterprise systems or integration lead
  • Programme or portfolio manager for digital initiatives
  • Change and transformation manager
  • Advisory and leadership roles across public, private and community sectors adopting digital tools

Not ready to commit to a full master’s programme? AUT Online also offers:

Both programmes provide a strong foundation in applied digital leadership, covering areas such as technology and digital futures, innovation strategy, enterprise systems, and leading organisational change. Designed for working professionals, they offer the flexibility to balance study with career and personal commitments.

Courses completed in the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can be credited toward the full Master of Digital Transformation Leadership, enabling a seamless transition when you are ready to advance your capability and influence.

Quick facts
Programme code:
ON1077
Level:
9
Points:
180
Duration:
2 years part-time
Delivery:
100% online
Starts:
23 Feb 2026
13 Jul 2026

Key trimester dates
Fees
Domestic:
  • Full fees: TBA
This online programme is currently not available for international students.

Enquire about the AUT Online Master of Digital Transformation Leadership here today.