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Innovation and Enterpreneurship
Duration
8 weeks
Next start date
January 2025
NFQ
Level 9
ECTS
10 Credits
Mode of Study
Blended Learning
Apply By
Dec 31, 2024, 5PM
Fee
€1850
Subsidised Fee
( ℹ ) €370
Overview
Technology and innovation is one of the key areas as identified by the Ernst and Young ‚ 'Detailed Description of Needs for the Irish Construction/Built Environment sector' report (2021). Construction industry needs to be empowered to take ownership of the innovation process. This module focuses on the overall innovation process, from identifying domain-specific needs, validating those needs, brainstorming, and concept creation for new technology products.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold:
- an undergraduate bachelor degree 1st or 2nd class honours in any discipline (level 8), along with three years of relevant industrial experience; or
- an ordinary bachelors degree or 3rd class honours undergraduate degree (level 7), along with five years of relevant industrial experience; or
- a recognised professional qualification and five years of relevant industrial experience.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria are encouraged to contact the course administrator to discuss eligibility through a process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and may be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the course.
What you will Learn
This module utilises the Massachusetts Institute of Technology "Disciplined Entrepreneurship" approach. The module highlights both business analysis and communication skills, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped with skills to manage innovation projects and launch their enterprises. This module is a science-based approach and key tools, methods and materials will be explored.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the process for innovating technologies
- Demonstrate awareness of how to identify an important un-met domain need taking into consideration domain, scientific and market knowledge
- Demonstrate appreciation of concept generation and brainstorming
- Acquire significant experience of teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting
- Utilise appropriate approaches to evaluate the concepts
- Reflect on their experience
- Complete a consulting report on the specific need
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Contact
If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Micro-credentials Team,
University of GalwayEmail: Micro-credentials
How to Apply
From the 1st October 2024, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.
Learn more about our application process.
Apply here: Online Application Portal
When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:
Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Postgrad Level 9
Academic programme: Science and Engineering Micro-credentials CPC15.
You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship - CE5108