University
University of CanterburyPostgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
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.
Subjects and Courses- PROD601 Design Critique and Research Methods
- PROD614 Design Ethics
- PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design
- MKTG631 Marketing
- MBUS673 Innovation
- any approved 600-level Business course
- 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
Entry criteria
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 not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation or use the admission requirements checker.
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