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Innovation Management (PDip)

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Course Overview

Students of the Diploma in Innovation Management will learn about innovation and change and how it affects business operations. They will gain knowledge of new process technologies that contribute to improving operational efficiency and competitiveness in their organisations. The programme will address the effective management of new product innovation strategies and identify appropriate business process improvements to facilitate the introduction of such change. The programme is delivered in association with the University of Limerick (UL) and University College Cork (UCC) under the auspices of the Atlantic University Alliance (AUA).

This programme will assist students to:

  • identify and develop the skills necessary to manage innovation at both operational and strategic levels in their organisation;
  • familiarise themselves with business process improvement methods and simulation tools;
  • present a professional innovative idea to their peers with the potential to improve business within their organisation.

Applications and Selections

Applications are now closed

Who Teaches this Course

Requirements and Assessment

The Diploma programme runs over one academic year (two semesters). Modules are assessed by a combination of written assignments during the semester and a formal examination at the end of each semester. A selection of assignments will be group orientated. The project module will be assessed completely by continuous assessment and is ideally based upon a project carried out within the student’s own organisation.

The programme is delivered using a blended learning approach. This means that students can study at their own pace using a combination of distance/online materials, as well as attending face-to-face tutorials, seminars and study groups where they meet up with fellow students

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate Degree 1st or 2nd Class Honours in any discipline along with three years of relevant industrial experience; or Ordinary or 3rd Class Honours Undergraduate Degree along with five years of relevant industrial experience; or a recognised professional qualification along with five years of relevant industrial experience.

Alternative Entry Route: Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria for the Diploma may be interviewed by the Programme Board to ascertain their suitability for entry.

Students who successfully complete their Postgraduate Diploma with an average grade 2.1 honours may apply for entry to the MSc Technology Management with credit for related modules.


Additional Requirements

Duration

1 year, part-time

Next start date

August 2017

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

Unlimited

Closing Date

Closed

Next start date

August 2017

NFQ level

9

Mode of study

Blended Learning

ECTS weighting

30

Award

CAO

PAC code

Course Outline

The programme content is extensive and varied and includes the following modules plus a project which pro vides students with an opportunity to apply the module theories and concepts in a practical setting.

  1. Managing Innovation
  2. Improving Business Processes
  3. Managing Technology Projects
  4. Product Design and Development
  5. Company Project
  6. Industry Seminars

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the programme are working in areas such as research and development, production and operations management and across a broad range of industry and service sectors.

Who’s Suited to This Course

The programme is targeted at managers responsible for innovation in their organisations. The programme will also appeal to those who have experience in a non-management area, but wish to increase their skills and knowledge to launch their own enterprises or introduce new products or services to the market. The programme ensures that students are innovation focused and assists them in the development of an entrepreneurial culture within their organisation

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€3,950 p.a.

Fees: Tuition

€

Fees: Student levy

€

Fees: Non EU

€4,450 p.a.

 
A fees scholarship of up to 30% may be available for students who wish to upskill for the purposes of re-employment.  Students must be registered as unemployed and in receipt of one of the following: 

  • Job-seekers Benefit
  • Job-seekers Allowance
  • One-parent family allowance
  • Disability allowance
  • Community Employment Scheme
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Signing for social insurance contribution credits

Please download the 2017_18 Fees Scholarship Form for more information.

Find out More

 Niamh Nolan

Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development
NUI Galway, Nuns' Island
Galway

Tel: 091 493746
Email: niamh.nolan@nuigalway.ie
www.aua.ie

What Our Students Say

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Ed Purtill |   Current Student

...I found the Diploma in Innovation Management to be very stimulating and applicable to my role. I found that after each subject there was a new initiative I had begun or that I had a renewed professional interest in certain aspects of my organisation's business. As I have now progressed onto the MSc in Technology Management, I can now appreciate that the diploma was a good way of gradually reintroducing myself back into third level education...

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