Postgraduate Diploma (Technology Commercialisation)

The programme will assist students to:

• develop an understanding of the technology commercialisation process;
• identify technology based business opportunities, with particular focus on how to assess their market potential and how to judge their appeal to the venture capital community;
• establish the importance of innovation in the exploitation of new technological developments and the transfer process for this technology to enable commercialisation;
• gain an understanding of the importance of intellectual property and patenting as a key element of commercialisation.

The Diploma in Technology Commercialisation seeks to improve Ireland’s expertise in Technology Commercialisation and to upskill the next generation of entrepreneurs focused on new and emerging technologies. It provides information and guidance to potential entrepreneurs in business planning, securing project finance and gaining the knowledge needed to commercialise new technologies, products and services. 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). The programme comprises 30 ECTS. There are four individual modules and a project to complete (modules = 5 ECTS each; company project = 10 ECTS.

The programme is delivered using a blended approach, that is, a combination of distance/online learning materials combined with face-to-face tutorials and seminars. The online element facilitates the learning in tandem with the distance education, hard copy materials and periodic classroom contact. Students will be required to attend seminars on average one Saturday per month. Seminars will be held on a revolving basis at NUI Galway, UL and UCC. 
 

Modules/coursework includes:

• Innovation and Technology Transfer
• Marketing Technology Products
• Project
• Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Technology Finance and Capital.