Innovation
Samantha Jones (Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Engineering in Management) started the ethical uniform manufacturer Little Yellow Bird through UC's Te Pokapū Rakahinonga | Centre for Entrepreneurship. Little Yellow Bird produces clothing through ethical trade labour and sustainable materials in India. Samantha was named New Zealand's Young Innovator of the Year in 2017, and is a recipient of a prestigious Edmund Hillary Fellowship for entrepreneurs.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Commerce
- Diploma in Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Bachelor of Sport Coaching
- Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
- Master of Product Innovation
Overview
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.
- 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 major
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
- INOV301 Implementing for Societal Impact: Tools for Innovators
- INOV390 Innovation Practicum
- INOV300 Societal Impact Through Innovation OR MGMT342 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
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, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport Coaching, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
100-level
You can choose to take MGMT100 for entry into MGMT223, and ACCT102 for entry into MGMT342.
200-level
- INOV200 Opportunities: Here, There and Everywhere
- INOV201 Will it Fly? Feasibility Assessment of New Innovation
- INOV202 Emerging Technologies OR MGMT223 Innovation Management
300-level
Plus one other INOV course at either 200 or 300-level.
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:
- business consultant
- risk evaluator
- project management
- product designer.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Contact us
Te Tari Whakahaere, Whakatairanga, Tāpoi | Department of Management, Marketing and Tourism
Phone +64 3 369 3888
Email studybusiness@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Reception Level 2, Meremere Building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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