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Master of Applied Innovation
RI1602
Course details
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Feb 2024Jul 2024
- 18 months
- Full-time or Part-time
- $7,140* first year
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 9
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
Students in this programme will advance their ability to innovate in the workplace allowing them to immerse themselves into the enterprise environment and gain a postgraduate qualification whilst in employment. This programme offers an accessible academic and professional career development opportunity in research and innovation at postgraduate level, relevant to all disciplines.
There are no formal classes. Students will be guided through the programme by an academic lead supervisor and will also be paired with an industry mentor. Students will have developed a research plan in the first part of the programme and will be spending at least 3 days a week in business, working on the project.
Students will also be embedded in our community of practice, supported by supervision and mentorship, with access to a national and international network of researchers. Students of the programme will be part of a group of fellow students who will share experiences and knowledge through a dedicated online platforms as well as monthly forums.
This framework will ensure students are well supported in all academic aspects as well as allowing the gaining of insights into the business environment the project is undertaken in.
There are no formal classes. Students will be guided through the programme by an academic lead supervisor and will also be paired with an industry mentor. Students will have developed a research plan in the first part of the programme and will be spending at least 3 days a week in business, working on the project.
Students will also be embedded in our community of practice, supported by supervision and mentorship, with access to a national and international network of researchers. Students of the programme will be part of a group of fellow students who will share experiences and knowledge through a dedicated online platforms as well as monthly forums.
This framework will ensure students are well supported in all academic aspects as well as allowing the gaining of insights into the business environment the project is undertaken in.
"Enjoying my Bachelor in Teaching studies, I continued straight into the Postgrad Certificate in Innovation, and am now completing the Master of Applied Innovation. I want to take my postgraduate and master’s studies and apply the additional skills and knowledge I am gaining to help solve real-world problems within an early childhood education context."
View programme modules
Group A
Compulsory
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDRI801 | Transdisciplinary Research Theoretical Framework | 8 | 30 |
Elective
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDRI802 | Transdisciplinary Research Problem Framing | 8 | 30 | TDRI801 | |
| TDRI803 | Co-creation | 8 | 30 | TDRI801 | |
| TDRI804 | Entrepreneurship | 8 | 30 | TDRI801 |
Group B
Compulsory
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TDRI901 or | Transdisciplinary Research and Innovation in Practice | 9 | 120 | Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation: TDRI801 plus TDRI802, or TDRI803, or TDR804 and research plan/business plan/proof of concept approved for implementation after completion of TDRI802, TDRI803 or TDRI804 |
NB: Each module code is attached to a different field of study. Students will be enrolled in the module code relevant to the subject area of their project.
What employers are saying
“Gallagher typically employ engineers and project managers with a strong technical background in one particular engineering discipline. Although the deep technical expertise in a particular engineering discipline is imperative … most of these specialists have insufficient capabilities to effectively work across a wide range of technical and non-technical disciplines. We see opportunities to benefit from it, as a professional development option for Gallagher staff so they are able to work more effectively across a wide range of disciplines and for students working on Gallagher projects. “- Rob Heebink, Research and Development Executive, Gallagher Group Limited.
Career/further opportunities
There are growing career opportunities for professional workplace-based innovators, applied researchers and change leaders. Students will advance skills and expertise highly valued in a workplace or research environment and will be able to research and develop projects, and lead change initiatives in a business environment.
Graduates will be able to use this qualification for their professional development and to develop the skills required to undertake new roles within a business or other enterprise group.
Graduates may choose to progress to doctoral study at New Zealand and overseas institutions.
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Entry criteria
Candidates are required to have gained the Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation with a B (65%) grade average or highe
Selection criteria
a) All candidates must:
i. Have an accepted research project plan/proof of concept or business plan and are able to meet all assessment criteria detailed for the Postgraduate Certificate
in Innovation and
ii. Have had their research project plan, business plan or proof of concept approved by Wintec and by an incubator mentor or an industry partner for implementation.
b) Candidates must also:
i. Sign appropriate agreements and be willing to comply with agreed protocols related to the research project.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
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Your first day
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You will be invited to attend an induction session before the start of your first module. Your first day of class will be the Community of Practice day closest to your module start date. These days are held on the first Thursday of each month and you are expected to attend each session.
Community of Practice dates:
- Thursday 9 February 2023
- Thursday 2 March
- Thursday 6 April
- Thursday 4 May
- Thursday 1 June
- Thursday 6 July
- Thursday 3 August
- Thursday 7 September
- Thursday 5 October
- Thursday 2 November
- Thursday 7 December
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