Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

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 in cooperation with Curtin University of Technology, the University of 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 to maximise the likelihood of commercial success while providing theskills 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 not considered within this course.

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 with their 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

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 Credits
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
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1         Y
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2         Y
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.



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