Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation

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Overview

  • Develop the skills and capacity to identify the commercial potential of your research
  • Online delivery of material ideal for busy students or professionals
  • Build knowledge foundations in research and development management
  • Progress on to the Master of Research Management and Commercialisation
QUT course code IX97
Attendance Part-time
Course duration 6 months full-time
12 months part-time
Start month 2013 February, July
Delivery External
  • Online
Faculty
  • QUT Business School
  • Faculty of Education
  • Creative Industries Faculty
  • Faculty of Health
  • Faculty of Law
  • Science and Engineering Faculty
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Details

The Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation and  Master of Research Management and Commercialisation are designed for research students, researchers and professional managers and administrators of research.

Online delivery of material makes this course ideally suited to busy students or professionals. This environment allows students to share experiences and best practice under the guidance of expert moderators.

Access to the latest thinking and trends can prepare you for the challenge of operating in a rapidly changing global research environment.

You may also encounter opportunities to develop international research links and collaborations.

This course is offered through the e-Grad School hosted by the Queensland University of Technology.

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Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation is designed to develop the skills and capacity to identify the commercial potential of your research. This includes the development and implementation of a strategy and business plan for commercialisation. You may also choose to develop skills in project managing your research, entrepreneurship or managing your research career. You can also build knowledge foundations in research and development (R&D) management and the relationship between research and commercialisation.

Entry requirements

A four year undergraduate degree or three years plus either an honours year or postgraduate coursework year in any discipline. Applicants who do not meet these academic requirements may be eligible to enter the course on the basis of professional activities completed in research management, research commercialisation or a related field. Such applicants are advised
to contact the Course Coordinator for a ruling on eligibility, and are expected to accompany their application with a statement detailing evidence of active engagement in research.


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

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Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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How to apply for Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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