310435 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation

GradCertResComm(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

Increasing accountability and reporting requirements means that research management, innovation and commercialisation are key skills for researchers of the next generation. This award has been developed by Curtin University of Technology, the Universityof South Australia, RMIT, the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Technology, Sydney. It will enable researchers to focus their work in such a way as to maximise the likelihood of commercial success while providing the skills and understanding in aspects of research governance, marketing and knowledge transfer. It has been designed for those who are engaged in research careers in one or more capacities: conducting funded research projects; leading a team of researchers; preparing research grant applications; supervising students undertaking research degrees; providing organisational support for funded research projects and those contributing to broader strategic and policy initiatives relating to research and particularly its commercialisation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Entry requires completion at a recognised tertiary institution of a degree at bachelor level with first or second class honours, or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline. A minimum of four years of full-time equivalent study is required. Current enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research is necessary for participation in the DEST Commercialisation Training Scheme.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is one semester full-time equivalent study. All units are offered online only. Students will require regular and reliable Internet access. Part-time study is only available with the prior approval of the course coordinator. Prospective students should consult the Office of Research and Development to ascertain the availability and duration of Commercialisation Training Scheme (CTS) places.

Career Opportunities

Graduates find employment in both management and research fields within industry, universities, and areas where research is a priority.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
310439	v.1	Knowledge Transfer and Commercialisation		25.0
		SELECT 3 OPTIONS		75.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
310437	v.1	Leadership and Workplace Communication		25.0
310438	v.1	Research Project Management		25.0
310440	v.1	Entrepreneurial Foundations		25.0
310668	v.1	Public Policy and Research		25.0
311354	v.1	Contexts for Research Management		25.0
311355	v.1	Managing Research Careers		25.0
311356	v.1	Principles and Practice of Research Management		25.0
311357	v.1	Strategic Issues in Research Management		25.0

Each semester, three out of four optional units listed are available. Contact the Office of Research and Development to determine unit availability.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1					Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2					Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.