C11297v2 Graduate Certificate in Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation (GCCIStratInn)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus, Distance
Notes
This course is also available to international students by distance mode only. International students are not eligible for a student visa to study this course in Australia.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
This course consists of five different types of learning activities delivered through a blended learning environment, combining the best of face-to face and online learning. It is one of the courses in the Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation set.
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation is a good entry point for students wanting to explore new ways of thinking. The course is anchored around the key concepts of Complexity, Transdisciplinarity, Networks & Ecosystems and Futuring. It enables individuals and organisations to reflect on, expand and interchange their practices. Participants can choose to progress to the graduate diploma or master’s course in Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation on successful completion of the graduate certificate.
Career options
Career options include line managers, team leaders, middle and senior professionals.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Analyse established patterns, assumptions and understandings of real-world problem situations utilising frameworks of complexity and systems thinking |
| 1.2 | Propose interventions in complex dynamic problem situations within organisations and professional fields |
| 1.3 | Articulate strategies for contributing to thriving and sustainable innovation networks and ecosystems |
| 2.1 | Draw on theoretical and philosophical perspectives to analyse assumptions and the ways disciplines, paradigms and practices guide thinking in academic, professional and everyday contexts |
| 2.2 | Examine different fields of thought, including indigenous worldviews and cultures, to elicit insights for professional practice |
| 2.3 | Gather, adopt, adapt and apply knowledge, principles, concepts, practices and methods from across various domains to generate new insights and practices |
| 2.4 | Reflect on their own professional practice and develop approaches for integrating different models of transdisciplinarity to inform innovation practices |
| 3.1 | Explore different patterns, frameworks, and methods to test their value for investigating and addressing complex challenges in professional fields |
| 3.2 | Create and execute experimental projects by drawing from a range of disciplines and fields of practice to examine their innovation potential |
| 3.3 | Engage with diverse worldviews and exercise ethical judgement in evaluating the impact of innovation on stakeholders, communities and the environment |
| 4.1 | Articulate the conditions required to develop the collective capacity across different levels of professional practice to respond to complex global challenges |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in management, leadership, change, or innovation roles
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND Demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation, evidence of prior learning and capabilities
OR
- A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND Demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation, evidence of prior learning and capabilities
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:
- Personal statement outlining understanding of the opportunities present in Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation and evidence of prior learning and capabilities
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the TD School Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a 9-month, part-time basis. It is taught in intensive mode in short sessions.
Course structure
Students must complete 24 credit points made up of 15 credit points of foundation subjects and 9 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| STM91870 Foundation Subjects (Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation PG) | 15cp | |
| CBK92303 Key Enabling Methodologies Options | 9cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical part-time program.
| March intake | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| March session | ||
| 94700 Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation - Masterclass | 3cp | |
| April Session | ||
| 94701 Practices and Transdisciplinary Action | 3cp | |
| May session | ||
| 94711 Fields of Thought | 3cp | |
| June Session | ||
| 94702 Thinking Complexly: Beyond Problem Solving | 3cp | |
| July session | ||
| 94713 Studio Project 2 | 3cp | |
| September Session | ||
| 94712 Studio Project 1 | 3cp | |
| October session | ||
| 94709 Future Value and Impact | 3cp | |
| September intake | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| October session | ||
| 94700 Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation - Masterclass | 3cp | |
| November Session | ||
| 94710 Creative Practices and Methods | 3cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Session 2 | ||
| 94704 Futures | 3cp | |
| Session 3 | ||
| 94701 Practices and Transdisciplinary Action | 3cp | |
| Session 4 | ||
| 94706 Frame Creation and Co-Evolution | 3cp | |
| Session 5 | ||
| 94708 Changing Minds | 3cp | |
| Session 6 | ||
| 94702 Thinking Complexly: Beyond Problem Solving | 3cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Session 2 | ||
| 94707 Theory of Change | 3cp | |
Other information
Further information is available from:
Dr Barbara Doran
Course Director, Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation
Email Barbara.Doran-1@uts.edu.au