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Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation
RI1601
Course details
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Feb 2024Jul 2024
- One semester
- Full-time or Part-time
- $3,569*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 8
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus or Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
This programme is for those who want to build on their enterprise experience, with flexibility in time or place of study. Students will gain skills and expertise highly valued in a workplace or research environment, including developing an understanding of the transdisciplinary research approach and the critical reframing of a real-world problem.
There are no formal classes. Students will be guided through the programme by an academic lead supervisor and will have access to an industry mentor. Students will also be embedded in a community of practice, supported by supervision and mentorship, with access to a national and international network of researchers. Students will be part of a group and will enrich their learning through regular seminars, presentations, extensive online resources and workshops.
This framework will ensure students are well supported in all academic aspects as well as allowing them to gain valuable insights into the business environment the project is undertaken in.
This programme is managed and delivered by Design Factory NZ.
There are no formal classes. Students will be guided through the programme by an academic lead supervisor and will have access to an industry mentor. Students will also be embedded in a community of practice, supported by supervision and mentorship, with access to a national and international network of researchers. Students will be part of a group and will enrich their learning through regular seminars, presentations, extensive online resources and workshops.
This framework will ensure students are well supported in all academic aspects as well as allowing them to gain valuable insights into the business environment the project is undertaken in.
This programme is managed and delivered by Design Factory NZ.
View programme modules
Table A - Compulsory modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDRI801 | Transdisciplinary Research Theoretical Framework | 8 | 30 |
Table B - Elective modules
| 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 |
Career/further opportunities
There are growing career opportunities for professional workplace-based innovators and applied researchers Students will gain skills and expertise highly valued in a workplace or research environment, including developing an understanding of the transdisciplinary research approach and the critical reframing of a real-world problem. They will be able to establish a research plan based on this understanding and knowledge gained. 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 group.
Those who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation with a B grade average or above and whose research plan has been approved by Wintec and the industry partner for implementation will be eligible to enter the Master of Applied Innovation programme.
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Entry criteria
General academic admission
Candidates must have gained either:
- An undergraduate degree conferred by a New Zealand tertiary education institution with a mark average of B (65 %) or above in the final year of study; or
- A qualification, industry experience and/or assessment of prior learning approved as equivalent by the Programme Committee.
Selection criteria
a) Candidates must also:
i. Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent practical and theoretical research at a minimum level equivalent to a level 7 Bachelor’s research project. This will be demonstrated by successfully completing all three components of the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) with 75 % or above. The TNA consists of:
- The Online Training Needs Analysis
- Submission of a professional and research evidence portfolio
- An entry interview with the Team Manager Postgraduate (or delegate) and one approved academic supervisor of the Postgraduate Certificate
ii. Have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience or a portfolio of industry embedded innovation or entrepreneurship projects that demonstrate the ability to co-create or be fit for purpose.
iii. Have a research theme or problem approved by Wintec
iv. Sign appropriate agreements and to be willing to comply with agreed protocols related to the research project;
v. Submit all their application documentation in English.
b) Entry into the programme is subject to adequate resourcing; the provision of academic supervision, industry mentorship, pastoral care as well as technical resources;
c) All application and enrolment decisions will be presented and ratified by the Centre’s Programme Committee.
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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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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