Technology Innovation in Business (2024)

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• Prescriptions for the PGDipTIB and MTIB
• 500 Level

• Prescriptions for the PGDipTIB and MTIB

  The qualification regulations define the requirements for the PGDipTIB and MTIB.

  To complete a PGDipTIB, students must complete 120 points at 500 level including CSMAX570, EXMBM532 and MNMGT544, at least 15 points from the Management and Business papers, and at least 45 points of the Innovation and Technology papers.

  To complete a MTIB, students must complete 180 points at 500 level including CSMAX570, HECSS500, EXMBM532 and MNMGT544, at least 15 points from the Management and Business papers, and at least 45 points from the Innovation and Technology papers.

  The Management and Business papers are: EXMBM511, EXMBM512, EXMBM522, and MNMGT561.

  The Innovation and Technology papers are: BIOMD500, SCIEN500, COMPX500 and ENGME585.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOMD500	Frontiers in Medical Biotechnology	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  An introduction to the field of medical biotechnology covering disruptive next generation technologies and commercial success stories. This will be taught alongside a practical introduction to “biotechnology at the bench”.
  COMPX500	Frontiers in Information Technology	15.0	24B (Hamilton)
  A paper that introduces graduate-level management and science students to the burgeoning field of information technology focusing on techniques and strategies that can be used to prototype and develop innovative products.
  CSMAX570	Preparing for Internship	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton)
  This paper will enable learners to develop the key soft and transferable skills and competencies important to be work ready and prepared for the internship component of the Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech) programme or the Master of Technology, Innovation and Business (MTIB) programme. These skills and competencies will...
  ENGME585	Industrial Technology and Innovation 1	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  Using Project Based Learning, this paper will furnish the student with an understanding of the innovation and product development process. It will explain the different levels of innovation, innovation techniques, how to screen ideas, the types of Intellectual Property and how to write a basic Business Plan. For the product develop...
  EXMBM511	Communication and Collaboration in Organisations	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24C (Hamilton)
  In the context of organisational behaviour, this paper equips students with the key communications, intercultural and people management skills required to function efficiently at an individual, group and organisational level. Learn what it takes to work in diverse environments and influence key stakeholders.
  EXMBM512	Leadership and Change Management	15.0	24A (Hamilton) & 24C (Hamilton)
  Effective Leadership is an essential component for organisational and business success. This paper helps participants to identify their leadership potential and discusses the role of leaders in a complex and continually changing environment.
  EXMBM522	Marketing Strategy	15.0	24B (Hamilton)
  This paper presents a strategic view of marketing to illustrate what drives value for customers, organisations and stakeholders in an ever changing environment. Learn core marketing concepts and understand how to develop and present a strategic marketing plan.
  EXMBM532	Managing Innovation and Value Creation	15.0	24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton) & 24C (Hamilton)
  Managing innovation and creating value for business is a key skill for aspiring managers. This paper equips students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and analyse the different types of innovation.
  HECSS500	Technology, Innovation in Business Internship	60.0	24B (Hamilton) & 24C (Hamilton)
  This internship enables the application and further development of practical knowledge and hands-on experience through a supervised internship within industry.
  MNMGT544	Commercialising a New Venture	15.0	24B (Hamilton)
  This paper will guide students on the process of commercialising a new venture using a learn-by-doing approach. This will involve students developing business plans and delivering a final pressure pitch.
  MNMGT561	Intercultural Perspectives on Organisations for Managers	15.0	24A (Hamilton)
  This paper provides students with the skills and knowledge to become competent and confident as managers in culturally diverse contexts, locally and globally, and to understand how people behave in culturally diverse organisational contexts.
  SCIEN500	Frontiers of Molecular Biotechnology	0.0	No occurrences
  A guided project-based paper which introduces science and management students to science-oriented industries. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge molecular and cellular biotechnologies through case studies and an intensive practical module.