Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation Leadership

The AUT Online Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation Leadership develops the strategic mindset and practical skills to deliver effective digital change.

You’ll build capability in digital foresight, innovation strategy, enterprise systems and people-centred change, equipping you to turn strategy into delivery and create measurable value in your organisation.

Open to professionals across industries and disciplines, from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, the programme emphasises authentic, practice-led learning. Through case work, collaborative projects and applied activities, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to lead transformation in your own professional context.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation Leadership also provides a direct pathway to the Master of Digital Transformation Leadership, 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 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 and practical: Learn through real-world case work and professional projects that connect directly to your workplace.
Future-focused: Gain insight into digital futures, enterprise platforms and innovation strategy to prepare for leadership in a rapidly evolving environment.
Responsible and inclusive: Explore the governance, ethical, and cultural dimensions of digital change, including privacy, security and Māori data sovereignty.
Direct pathway to the master’s degree: All courses in the postgraduate diploma count toward the Master of Digital Transformation Leadership, giving you the flexibility to continue when you’re ready.

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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 Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation Leadership.

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

Build the mindset and toolkit to lead digital change with confidence. The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation Leadership centres on four master’s-level courses that provide the foundation for advanced digital leadership. You’ll develop capability in foresight and innovation, enterprise IT systems, governance and people-focused change.

The programme consists of four 30-point courses, taken sequentially over trimesters. This focused structure provides flexibility while supporting successful progression and completion.

Through the programme you will:

Apply accessible digital tools and platforms to improve processes and experiences.
Develop the expertise to align and connect digital initiatives with organisational goals, ensuring transformation delivers measurable value, efficiency and long-term impact.
Understand data, integration and enterprise architecture and how they enable reliable, secure and scalable operations.
Explore the ethical, cultural, and social impacts of digital change, including privacy, trust, inclusion and Māori data sovereignty.
Plan and deliver human-centred change through stakeholder engagement, communications, capability uplift and agile ways of working.
Build business cases and prioritise portfolios to align technology investment with organisational strategy.

Courses

The AUT Online Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation Leadership prepares you to step into digital leadership roles or strengthen your impact in your current profession. You’ll graduate with applied skills to lead initiatives, deliver strategic change and influence how technology enables organisational success.

Potential career pathways include:

Digital transformation lead
Digital strategy or innovation manager
Technology change manager
Product owner or programme/portfolio coordinator for digital initiatives
Data and platforms manager

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Transformation Leadership also serves as a direct pathway to the Master of Digital Transformation Leadership, enabling you to advance seamlessly when you are ready.

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

Courses completed in the postgraduate certificate or diploma can be credited toward the full Master of Digital Transformation Leadership, allowing you to build on your achievements step by step.

Quick facts

Programme code:

ON1078

Level:

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 Digital Transformation Leadership here today.