Overview

Innovation

Introduction

Innovation is the key to successful business and society, where coming up with new ideas for improvement is a continuous goal.

Learn how to develop and commercialise your business ideas into reality.

Innovation

What will my study involve?

Develop your entrepreneurial skills with studies on the current global market and latest technologies changing how we do business.
Group or individual projects and internships with local and national organisations.
Set up your own business venture or gain experience from industry experts with Te Pokapū Rakahinonga | UC Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Include Innovation in several degree options to customise your studies with business ideas in particular industries.

Innovation

Courses

See all Innovation courses

Innovation major

Note: The Innovation major is currently not open to new enrolments.

For the major in the Bachelor of Commerce, complete the following courses:

200-level

INOV200 Opportunities: Here, There and Everywhere
MGMT223 Innovation Management
Two courses chosen from these options

300-level

For the complete three-year Bachelor of Commerce Innovation major degree plan, see Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School website.

Innovation minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

100-level

ACCT102 Accounting and Financial Information OR MGMT100 Fundamentals of Management

You can choose to take MGMT100 for entry into MGMT223, and ACCT102 for entry into MGMT342.

200-level

300-level

INOV300 Societal Impact Through Innovation OR MGMT342 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Plus one other INOV course at either 200 or 300-level.

Innovation

Career opportunities

With your knowledge in generating ideas, a career in business, technology, entertainment, product manufacturing, community development, and government are all possible with your Innovation degree. These fields of employment are in constant need for innovative thinkers.

Career pathways could include: