Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
60
Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
Introduction
The global market needs more innovative thinkers that can design new products and experiences to make life safer, easier, and more rewarding, or even start their own business venture.
UC’s Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation offers students from any study background advanced practical and theoretical skills in creating products for entertainment, homeware, cosmetics, IT, food, healthcare, and many other industries.
Those wanting to build on their previous studies in product design may want to consider the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design or Master of Product Design.
Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
Entry requirements
You are open to enrol with any previous bachelor’s degree study (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) and a B Grade Point Average in your final-year courses.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
How do I plan my degree?
The Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation has a total of 60 points, made up of 30 points of compulsory courses and 30 points of elective courses.
Starting in February or July, the programme requires 6 months of full-time study. Part-time study is also available for up to 2 years.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation.
Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
Subjects and courses
The PGCertProdInnovation is made up of compulsory courses and a selection of elective courses, including at least one course focused on business skills.
Compulsory courses
Elective courses
Select at least one of the following:
- MBUS601 Marketing
- MBAZ673 Innovation
- any approved 600-level Business course
If choosing only one of the courses above, select one more course from the following:
- PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design
- PROD611 Design and Manufacture
- PROD612 Bio-Inspired Design
- PROD613 Development of Interdisciplinary Practice and Self
- PROD621 Games for Health & Wellbeing
- PROD622 Immersive Collaborative Play and Design
- PROD623 Gamification for Enterprises
- PROD631 Fragrance Design
- PROD632 Special Topics in Cosmetic Product Formulation
- any approved 400-level course
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $4,786 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $5,073 (60 points)
International students
2024 Special Programme Fee: $20,000 (60 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $21,000 (60 points)
2026 Special Programme Fee: $22,000 (60 points)
Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
Further study
UC offers a Master of Product Innovation.
Credit from your completed courses in the PGCertProdInnovation can be transferred to the Master of Product Innovation, provided you have not already graduated with the Certificate beforehand.
Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
Career opportunities
Companies are continuously looking for graduates that have both technical and entrepreneurial skills to take their products to the next level.
Product Design graduates can work within a variety of roles, from market research, concept design, manufacturing, or advertising aspects of the commercial lifecycle.
Our students are especially well equipped to launch their own company.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
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