Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation, University of South Australia (UniSA). 2012 information for Australian students

This degree is only available to Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Australian students

Start Date
January
April
June
September

Campus
City West

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DCRC

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
$AU 10,200 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2012

Entry requirements
Entry into the program can be either:
- As a currently enrolled UniSA domestic HDR student. These students are eligible to apply for the CTS scholarship, which covers both tuition fees and a living allowance where applicable. or
- As a fee paying student. Entry requires completion at a recognised tertiary institution of a degree at bachelor level with first or second class honours, or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline. A minimum of four years of full time equivalent study is required. International students may be limited to undertaking one course at a time. Selection for CTS places and scholarships is competitive, based on academic merit and the probability of pursuing a career that will use the skills, knowledge and experience gained during CTS training. or
- Currently enrolled as an HDR student at one of the ATN universities. These students are entitled to a tuition scholarship.
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There will be no further intakes into this program. The last intake was in 2011.

Aim

The program is designed for those who are planning for research careers in one or more capactities - conducting funded research projects, leading a team of researchers, preparing research grant applications, supervising students undertaking higher degrees by research, providing organisational support for funded research projects, and those contributing to broader strategic and policy initiatives relating to research and particularly its commercialisation.

Content & Structure

The program consists of four 4.5 unit courses. All courses will be offered on-line.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
CORE COMPONENT
Knowledge Transfer and Commercialisation	BUSS 5342	0
Optional Units (at least 3 must be undertaken):
Entrepreneurial Foundations G	BUSS 5298	4.5
Leadership and Workplace Communication	BUSS 5341	0
Project Management for Research	BUSS 5340	0
Public Policy and Research	BUSS 5343	0
Principles and Practice of Research Management	BUSS 5366	0
Strategic Issues in Research Management	BUSS 5367	4.5
Contexts for Research Management	BUSS 5364	0
Managing Research Careers	BUSS 5365	0

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students enrolled at UniSA will have password access to the course information at the collaborating universities.

2. Knowledge Transfer and Commercialisation is a compulsory course.

3. Students must complete three of the remaining four courses.

Notes

1. The course is one semester of full time equivalent study.

2. All units are offered online only. Students will require regular and reliable internet access.

3. Part time study is only available with the prior approval of the Program Director.

4. Prospective students should consult with the School of Management to ascertain the availability and duration of Commercialisation Training Scheme (CTS) places.

5. Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.