Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation (Level 8)

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 embeddedin 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.