Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

3841 - Graduate Certificate in Commercialising Research

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Business and Economics

Managing faculty	Business and Economics
Abbreviated title	GradCertCommRes
CRICOS code	060356G
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3841
Contact details	Graduate Student Office Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400 Fax: +61 3 9903 1357 Email: buseco-postgrad@monash.edu
Course coordinator	Dr Peter O'Neill

Description

The course is designed for students currently enrolled in a higher degree by research who want to better understand the requirements of research commercialisation.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

develop an understanding of commercialisation processes and activities commonly employed to bring research based ideas, inventions and innovations to market
acquire intellectual property management knowledge
develop a comprehensive understanding of interpersonal skills relevant to research commercialisation activities including leadership, teamwork and presentation skills.

Structure

This course comprises three compulsory units and one elective.

Requirements

Students must complete:

(a.) three core units (18 points) as follows:

BTX9120 Intellectual property laws*
GSB9004 Accounting for business
GSB9100 Research commercialisation planning

(b.) one of the following units (6 points):

AFX9004 New venture finance
MKX9160 Foundations of marketing
MGX5600 Managing innovation

* Note: If BTX9120 is not available in a particular semester of study, students may substitute LAW7223 (Overview of intellectual property).

Award(s)

Graduate Certificate in Commercialising Research