Tech Futures course for business mastery
Next year, professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs will be able to study for an innovative new Master of Applied Practice called Technological Futures, through Tech Futures Lab.
Enrolments are now open for the one-year specialisation which has three start dates in February, June and November.
Tech Futures Lab and its partner Unitec Institute of Technology, codesigned the course which is aiming to teach students how to link successful business decisions with technological advancement and innovation.
‘‘This new one-year Master degree is a game-changer for New Zealand,’’ said Frances Valintine, founder of Tech Futures Lab. ‘‘It provides the ability to learn and apply new knowledge, skills and technologies that increase productivity and provide a distinct competitive advantage with a uniquely global perspective.
‘‘This degree is an extension of the working environment. Candidates will develop and innovate with the support of highly skilled technical experts, with wrap-around support from industry and academic mentors. The degree is designed for immediate impact back into industry, in the shortest time possible.
Masters’ candidates will customise for approval their own assessment criteria, said Valintine, and then map how they’ll meet it over a work-based research project.
Industry partners will include Air New Zealand, ASB, Datacom, SkyCity, IAG, Xero, Microsoft and IBM.
‘‘Our partners will help candidates gain in-depth understanding of relevant emerging technologies, how to forecast disruption and lead through unprecedented change,’’ said Unitec’s Chief Executive Dr Rick Ede.
‘‘Students will look at new and emerging disruptive technologies such as automation and robotics, data-science, machine learning, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.’’
Working women will have a last chance to take part in the survey ‘‘Women’s Career Realities and Aspirations’’ this week. Entries close on November 30. The survey is being conducted by recruitment firm Convergence Partners and Massey University and aims to discover how women feel about their jobs. To share your experience visit tinyurl.com/ womens-career-survey. Participants go into a draw to win a $500 restaurant voucher, plus $500 of executive coaching.