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Master of Technological Futures

This course is available

On-Campus, Online

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

18 months

Next start date

Expected Jun 2023

Campus

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Summary

Master your technological future and stay on top of business innovation. Join us to discover new insights, diverse perspectives and learn how to plan and shape ideas to generate solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems.

What this course offers and how you will benefit

The Master of Technological Futures is a highly innovative Master’s programme for people who want to drive positive change. Designed in consultation with industry and delivered by leading technology experts, futurists and social enterprise leaders, this applied programme upskills professionals to take full advantage of what this fast-emerging digital era offers.

You’ll learn how to do things differently – to see from new perspectives, to plan and shape ideas using new methodologies and develop your leadership skills to be able to drive change in your workplace and communities.

There are three key dimensions where the programme expands your knowledge:

Emerging Disruptive Technologies (EDT). Key technologies like Blockchain, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, VR/AR and Robotics.

New business models, methods and mindsets. Contemporary approaches to structuring, leading, and developing businesses, including systems and futures thinking, strategic insights, fit for an ever-changing environment.

Societal shifts - influences from society that impact business like circular, sharing, and collaborative economies, the digital-first generation, and the value of genuine indigenous perspectives and wisdom.

The programme puts you at the centre of change and possibility to enable you to clearly identify opportunities and know how to create sustainable impactful solutions.

The Master of Technological Futures programme differs from traditional Master’s degrees as it’s practical, designed in close consultation with industry experts and you have the choice to either complete it with a research or real-world project. You'll work through a process to develop a project proposal bespoke to you and your identified area and then implement this project all with the support of a dedicated advisor. They will support and guide you throughout the duration of the programme and connect you with other experts, industry or academic, to help round out research and project outcomes.

Entry criteria

To be admitted to this Masters, you need to have:

A bachelor’s degree or Level 7 Graduate Diploma (or higher) AND relevant professional and/or technical experience that demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed,

OR

Relevant professional and/or technical experience that demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed.

English Language Requirements:

A formal test of English Language:

IELTS academic band score of 6.5 (overall), with no individual band less than 6.0.

TOEFL – Paper-based (score of 587 (TWE 4.5).

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Minimum of 176 or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Minimum of 176.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score of 64 with no communicative skills score below 57.4.

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