Graduate Diploma in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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魅影直播 the course
It takes great skill to turn an idea into a successful market offering. With this qualification you鈥檒l learn ways to grow an existing business, establish your own venture, or enhance organisational performance.
You鈥檒l learn how to think about, create and grow ideas from conception through to commercial success. Using leading-edge concepts, methodologies and tools, this qualification has a strong emphasis on tested theory and real-world application.
You will study the theory of entrepreneurship, innovation, strategic planning for small business, business transformation and change, and product development. Additionally, you鈥檒l channel the knowledge and skills you acquire into a practical industry project for a local business or organisation, in which you鈥檒l address business issues or advance business opportunities. In the process, you鈥檒l strengthen your understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Part-time up to four years.
Entry requirements
What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic 5.5 Listening 5.5 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
魅影直播 the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand鈥檚 leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara鈥檚 dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events 鈥 contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.