Master of Management in Innovation Studies (Next intake 2013)

The Master of Management in Innovation Studies (MM Innovation Studies) is an interdisciplinary, specialist programme that investigates how innovation and its impact on economic growth and development can be shaped for the achievement of broad societal goals. It is acknowledged that economic growth and development are driven by innovation and this in turn affects all sectors of a society. This programme will contribute to creating a generation of policymakers, scholars, and business leaders who have an understanding of what drives innovation and who have a concern for equitable human�centered development.

The MM Innovation Studies programme draws on disciplinary traditions in management, public policy, humanities, social science and natural sciences. It is this breadth of knowledge that the graduates will require to skillfully engage in shaping innovation for development.

The programme was developed by Professor Gillian Marcelle and is designed for individuals with relevant undergraduate degrees (such as business, economics, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and law) who intend to pursue careers in specific areas of innovation management or innovation policy in business, academia, development institutions or other civil society organisations. It may also be attractive to mid-level career professionals who are working with agencies responsible for developing and executing innovation policy and programmes at municipalities, regional or national level.

Faculty

The team of persons involved in teaching on the programme will include academics from Wits Business School, other faculties and schools at Wits University, scholars from other SA universities and international partners.

Programme Structure

The MM Innovation Studies programme next intake for the full programme will be in 2013 except for occasional students who can enroll at any time a specific course or elective is offered.

Application Process

This section contains important information � please read it carefully. Applications to the Masters of Management in Innovation Studies (MM Innovation Studies) are processed through the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. Enquiries regarding the status of your application may be addressed to the Wits Business School Academic Enquiries Office on telephone number (011) 717-3553.

All information was correct at the time of writing but may change without notice.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a. First degree

Applicants should have obtained a bachelor�s or higher degree from a recognised university or similar institution. In very exceptional cases an application from a person who holds a senior managerial position, who has many years of relevant business experience and is in possession of a qualification other than a degree may be considered.

b. Post-university experience

Five years post-university experience is required, and applicants with more experience have a better chance of being selected.

c. Motivation

An applicant for this programme is expected to be well motivated and to be conversant with the nature of content of innovation management and/or policy and to have a desire to acquire specialist training and education in the field.

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