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Universities New Zealand Waikato Institute of Technology Courses Master of Applied Innovation

Master of Applied Innovation

Waikato Institute of Technology

Hamilton NZ, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 19,120
Country Rank#10
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

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.

Course Content

Group A

Compulsory

Module code	Module title	Level	Credits	Pre-requisites
TDRI801	Transdisciplinary Research Theoretical Framework	8	30

 Elective

Module code	Module title	Level	Credits	Pre-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
TDRI901 or TDRI902 or TDRI903 or TDRI904 or TDRI905 or TDRI906 or TDRI907 or TDRI908	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

Entry Requirement
Selection criteria

All candidates must:
- 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
- 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.
Candidates must also:
- 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.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

NZ$19,120
Career Prospect
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.

Cost Of Studying At Waikato Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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