Graduate Certificate in Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship GradCertScIE
This certificate teaches commerce in a science context to students interested in science, technology and entrepreneurship. It provides students with exposure to, and an understanding of the entrepreneurship process
in scientific ventures, and prepares them for scientific careers in industry and to pursue the development of new scientific ventures to marketable products.
Entry requirements
A relevant bachelor's degree.
Courses
To qualify for the GradCertScIE a candidate must pass courses totalling at least 60 points at 300-level, in courses listed in the schedule to these regulations. Up to 30 points may be credited from courses offered by Lincoln University as listed on the degree schedule, or the schedule for another degree as approved by the Dean of Science.
Compulsory courses
University of Canterbury courses
- SCIE 301 Science and Entrepreneurship in New Zealand Part 1
- SCIE 302 Science and Entrepreneurship in New Zealand Part 2
Lincoln University courses
A Research Placement (unblocked) course as appropriate from: BICH 399, ECOL 399, ENGE 399, ENTO 399, MICR 399, PHYS 399, PLPT 399, PLSC 399, QMET 399.
Electives
University of Canterbury courses
- MGMT 301 Managing Change
- MGMT 304 Diversity in Organisations
- MGMT 324 International Entrepreneurship
- MGMT 332 International Management
Lincoln University courses
- A Research Essay (unblocked) course as appropriate from: BICH 398, ECOL 398, ENGE 398, ENTO 398, MICR 398, PHYS 398, PLPT 398, PLSC 398, QMET 398.
- BMGT 310 Business Plan
Further information about the Lincoln University courses above can be found on the Lincoln University website.
Duration
Up to three years part-time.
More information
For full requirements see the Regulations for the Graduate Certificate in Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship (University Regulations website).
For course advice contact the College of Science.