Master of Management (Innovation)

Program structure

• One introductory intensive subject: World of Management (one week duration)
• Six general management subjects
• Six specialist subjects

Program description

Our Master of Management (Innovation) is the most comprehensive program on innovation. The program caters for the varying needs of a range of professionals in government and private sectors across many industries.

This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to:

• better understand the innovation process
• develop your ability to commercialise intellectual property
• learn how to fund an entrepreneurial venture
• manage technical or scientific staff
• foster an environment that encourages innovative thinking
• promote innovation and entrepreneurship in your organisation

Our approach to learning

• Syndicates
• Case studies
• Assessment
• Industry consulting projects
• Melbourne University Entrepreneurs' Challenge

Target Audience

• Scientists or professionals at: CRCs, Research laboratories, Universities or Government departments seeking to make a career transition from science to business
• Professionals of technology-orientated companies
• Analysts or fund managers in the investment community (specialising in high technology)
• Entrepreneurs

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is one of the most respected business schools in Asia Pacific and a leader in management education and executive development.

Over the last 50 years, we have built an outstanding reputation for program excellence and a high quality learning experience. In 1963, we offered Australia's first MBA program, and for more than four decades, we have continued to build on this legacy of achievement.

Firmly grounded in Australia's leading tertiary institution, The University of Melbourne. MBS is jointly established, owned and led by corporate Australia and the University -- with ongoing involvement and support from the business community across all programs.

We take pride in our legacy of providing amongst the world's finest management and leadership development programs. The quality of our education is consistently confirmed by The Financial Times,

which has ranked both our MBA and executive education programs as some of the finest in the world.

Our programs have received formal international recognition with full EQUIS accreditation -- an independent stamp of assurance by the European international standards body.

MBS offers a global experience-- with students, faculty and participating organisations coming together from around the world. Our focus is on leadership and helping future leaders to take their place on the world stage. Our alumni hold leadership positions in business, government and non-profit organisations in more than 50 countries.

The academic rigour of our business programs is supported by creative and innovative teaching methods with a focus on practical applications in the workplace. Our strong links to the business community ensure that our programs are always adaptable and relevant to the changing needs of organisations, and constantly address the dynamics and trends that shape today's business climate.

Our highly esteemed program directors and academic leaders are committed to lifelong learning and reflect leading thinking and practices through their teaching. Because of their significant management experience, our faculty are regularly sought as consultants and advisors within business and government. They draw from continuing research and current insights gained from their work with top organisations in Australia and overseas.