| Course Name |
Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship |
| Course Provider |
University College Cork |
| Course Code |
CKJ17 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Postgraduate Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
PAC |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Closing Date: 15 December 2016
Next Intake: January 2017 |
| Application Date |
Applications for 2017-18 intake are now open.
Late applications may be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for any courses that have remaining capacity for places.
Non-EU Applicants:
Please visit the following page for further information for Non EU applicants http://www.ucc.ie/en/international/studyatucc/postgraduateprogrammes/taughtprogrammes/ |
| PAC Application Information |
Expand+CKJ17 Part-time
Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found above. For full details of the application procedure click "How to Apply".
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Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found above. For full details of the application procedure click "How to Apply".
Please note you will be required to answer specific additional/supplementary questions as part of the online applications process for this programme. A copy of these additional/supplementary questions are available online.
All required documentation must be either uploaded to your online application, or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway, immediately after an application is made.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1-3 years part-time
Course Practicalities
The course consists of 30 credits, which can be taken in 1 year or up to 3 years. The range of commitment ranges from 6 hours to 2 hours per week respectively. |
| Course Fee |
€3,600 |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Financial Support |
For funding and grant information please see: http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/cost/ |
| Entry Requirements |
Candidates must have at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 2 primary degree.
If you are applying with Qualifications obtained outside Ireland and you wish to verify if you meet the minimum academic and English language requirements for this programme please see course webpage (link below) to view the grades comparison table by country and for details of recognised English language tests. |
| Comment |
Unique Aspects of the Course
The Postgraduate Certificate in Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship is a part-time programme particularly designed and structured for practising scientists, technologists and others working in science and technology based ventures, or for candidates who wish to work in this area. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship, known as the PG Cert ICE), is 3-year, taught, multi-disciplinary course. The PG Cert(ICE) will provide you with an integrated professional practice skill-se...
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The Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship, known as the PG Cert ICE), is 3-year, taught, multi-disciplinary course. The PG Cert(ICE) will provide you with an integrated professional practice skill-set in the theory and practice of innovation, technology commercialisation and entrepreneurship.
This course, offered through UCC’s College of Business and Law, has been developed to meet the emerging opportunities presented by new technologies, growth in knowledge-based and service-based sectors, globalisation, and the increased focus on outsourcing by traditional enterprise. The PG Cert(ICE) course allows you to consider, create and grow entrepreneurial ventures, both within existing organisations and in high-tech start-ups.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+This course can be taken part-time for up to 3 years. It consists of 30 credits of taught modules delivered by departments within the College of Business and Law.
The course consists of the following modules:
Core Modules
Students take core ...
Hide-This course can be taken part-time for up to 3 years. It consists of 30 credits of taught modules delivered by departments within the College of Business and Law.
The course consists of the following modules:
Core Modules
Students take core modules to the value of 20 credits as follows:
AC6301 Innovation Finance (5 credits)
IS6307 Creativity and Opportunity Recognition (5 credits)
IS6306 Technology Business Planning (5 credits)
MG6705 Marketing for High Technology Entrepreneurs (5 credits)
Elective modules
Students take 10 credits from the following:
AC6302 Early Stage Capital (5 credits)
LW6104 Intellectual Property Law for High-Tech Entrepreneurs (5 credits)
MG6305 People and Organisations (5 credits)
MG6309 Strategy (5 credits)
MG6704 Internationalisation and Sales (5 credits)
Further details on the content and modules are available on the Postgraduate College Calendar.
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| Assessment Method |
All modules are assessed using continuous assessment and teamwork |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What can I do after I graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship?
There is a range of potential opportunities for graduates to work in business development or technology transfer for both innovat...
Hide-What can I do after I graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship?
There is a range of potential opportunities for graduates to work in business development or technology transfer for both innovative start-ups and established companies.
Occupations associated with a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship
There are also potential opportunities to work as an analyst, consultant or policy maker in Government.
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| Further Enquiries |
Programme Coordinator Name: Dr Brian O’Flaherty
Email: b.oflaherty@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 (0)21 490 3335 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |