Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology

Unlock the skills to lead creative, tech-driven innovation with the AUT Online Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology.

This programme develops the advanced tools and applied capability to lead creative, technology-driven innovation. Building depth across futures and systems thinking, transformational creative technologies, values-led leadership and venture creation, you’ll be prepared to turn ideas into tangible outcomes that create impact in your organisation or community.

You’ll explore creative technologies like AI, XR, AR/VR, IoT, digital fabrication and immersive media, while critically assessing their cultural, ethical and practical implications. Through applied projects and collaborative activities, you’ll build the confidence to anticipate disruption, design innovative strategies, and guide change in your organisation or sector.

The programme is designed for professionals across industries where creativity and technology are driving transformation. It provides a recognised postgraduate qualification in its own right, and also offers a direct pathway into the Master of Creative Innovation and Technology, with all courses fully credited should you choose to continue your studies.

  • 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology

  • Practice-led learning: Apply futures and systems methods, explore emerging technologies and turn concepts into ventures through applied projects.
  • Culturally grounded practice: Strengthen your leadership with values-led approaches that incorporate Māori and Indigenous perspectives.
  • Pathway to the Master of Creative Innovation and Technology: All courses in this programme count toward the full Master of Creative Innovation and Technology, giving you the flexibility to continue your studies when you’re ready.

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

If you don’t yet have a university degree

  • 5 years of work experience

Your experience counts

At AUT Online, we value your professional expertise. If you have sufficient work experience but no undergraduate degree, you can still take the next step toward achieving your goals with our Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology.

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

The Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology gives you the creative and strategic toolkit to deliver innovation in real-world settings. It draws on the first four Master of Creative Innovation and Technology courses, focusing on futures and systems thinking, transformational creative technologies, leading change and venture creation.

The programme consists of four 30-point courses, completed sequentially over trimesters. This focused structure allows you to integrate your study seamlessly into your professional and personal life.

Through your study, you will:

  • Apply futures and systems methods such as scenario planning and world-building to design clear, actionable strategies.
  • Explore and evaluate emerging creative technologies and their practical, ethical and cultural implications.
  • Lead change with values-led, culturally responsive practice grounded in Māori and Indigenous perspectives.
  • Turn concepts into ventures by developing value propositions, business models, prototyping and pitching for impact.

The programme consists of four 30-point courses, completed sequentially over trimesters. This focused structure allows you to integrate your studies seamlessly into your professional and personal life.

Courses

Purpose-built for tomorrow’s innovators, the AUT Online Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology equips you with in-demand skills in futures thinking, creative technologies, change leadership and venture fundamentals. You’ll graduate ready to apply these skills immediately in your workplace or community and to position yourself for further study at master’s level.

Potential career pathways include:

  • Innovation or transformation specialist
  • Digital strategy or experience lead
  • Creative technologist/XR or immersive media lead
  • Product, service or experience innovation manager
  • Programme or lab coordinator in innovation, incubation or R&D
  • Intrapreneur within larger organisations

This qualification also serves as a stepping stone toward the full Master of Creative Innovation and Technology.

Not sure which qualification suits your goals? AUT Online offers flexible options to fit your needs:

Courses completed in the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology can be credited toward the Master of Creative Innovation and Technology, enabling you to build on your achievements seamlessly and advance your career when you're ready.

Quick facts
Programme code:
ON1093
Level:
8
Points:
120
Duration:
18 months part-time
Delivery:
100% online
Starts:
23 Feb 2026
13 Jul 2026

Key trimester dates
Fees
Domestic:
  • Full fees: $TBC (for 120 points)
This online programme is currently not available for international students.

Enquire about the AUT Online Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Innovation and Technology here today.