Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
PGCertProdInnovation
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Product Innovation
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Duration
6 months full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Master of Product Innovation
Download Brochure
Overview
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.
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. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
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.
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:
If choosing only one of the courses above, select one more course from the following:
- PROD611 Design and Manufacture
- PROD612 Bio-Inspired Design
- PROD613 Development of Interdisciplinary Practice and Self
- PROD614 Design Ethics
- 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
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.
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 and graduate profiles.
- 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 60 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $4,784 |
| 2023 | 60 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $4,656 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 60 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $19,000 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation.
For study planning help, contact Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design.
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 4222
Email collegeofengineering@canterbury.ac.nz