- Location: Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Road Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland
- Duration: 16 Months
Course details
The MSc in Innovation Management with Applied Research is a level nine, 16 month taught, Masters degree programme. This programme is aimed at graduates from any discipline who would like to translate their academic knowledge into practical experience while completing a substantial internship with a dynamic company.
Learners will acquire new trans-disciplinary skills that are associated with innovation and will be guided through the innovation management process. This new Masters programme aims to develop the next generation of innovative thinkers and practitioners.
Learners are required to plan and conduct an applied research project during their six month internship (work placement), which will see them proactively troubleshoot and solve original technical problems. This ‘live’ project is linked to academic skills gained during undergraduate studies and allows the practical application of academic principles in real world settings.
Proposed Modules
- Managing the Innovation Process
- Managing Change
- Business Enterprise
- Applied Research Methods
- Driving Innovation
- Applied Research Internship
Key Features
- Six month internship
- Hands-on real life project
- Best practice seminar series
- Experiential learning
- Focus on reflective learning
- Mentor support throughout internship
Project No. 1
- Develop and promote new technologies targeted at existing customer base
- Science / Engineering / Computing graduate with a strong analytical mind-set; an entrepreneurial interest in technology and online sales / marketing techniques
Project No. 2
- Identification and development of innovative data capture mechanisms for plant machinery and processes
- Mechanical / Electronic Engineering Graduate; Essential: Knowledge of SCADA, CPU/ PLC Manufacturing. Desirable: Knowledge of QlikView, Data mining techniques
Project No. 3
- Product development for new range of seafood based products focusing on areas including market analysis, packaging and process layout
- 3rd level degree in Food Science, Catering or Food Technology; creative with strong commercial skills
Project No. 4
- Business process reengineering: Rethink and redesign the workflows and business processes in LCP to reduce costs and consider how IT can be further integrated to achieve cost savings
- Information Systems or Manufacturing Engineering graduate; analytical and problem solving skills, knowledge of SAP preferable
Project No. 5
- Develop and manage a Mobile Technology project through its lifecycle of market research-development-launch-sales-support.
- Computer Science Graduate (C#, SQL, Javascript, Clou
- d hosted applications); understanding of software development techniques and tools
Project No. 6
- Identify and apply optimal training methods for lemurs to facilitate process improvement
- Zoology/ Animal related field graduate; knowledge of animal behaviour and experience of animal training
Project No. 7
- Review and reduce waste streams across the business
- Environmental Science graduate; Desirable: Knowledge of dairy manufacturing market
Project No. 8
- Recipe calculations and labelling for product development
- Food Technology or Food Science Graduate; Essential - Numerical and analytical skills, Desirable - Interest in food labelling in a diet/lifestyle context
Project No. 9
- Further development of proprietary software to enhance user functionality and user visual experience
- Skills- Computer Science/ programming graduate (C++, VB, VB.Net, Database applications); Commercial appreciation, web development an advantage
Project No. 10
- Research and development of price comparison mobile application for the footwear industry.
- Computer science graduate (.net/ java/ css/ Java script/ HTML 5), commercial/ retail awareness preferable
Project No. 11
- Research and development of data collation and data mining techniques for the retailer, evaluation of benefits of cutting edge technologies currently available for retail sector
- Information systems graduate, interest in CRM, data mining and the retail sector, analytical skills and business acumen preferable.
Course Location
About Letterkenny Institute of Technology
LYIT is a lively and inspirational place that attracts a creative mix of 3,000 students both from the local area and from 31 different countries. This gives us a vibrant array of cultures and activities on campus and a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where students and staff work closely together.
their modern integrated campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs enctheirage strong academic learning and career-focused practical experience. they have excellent facilities in all departments, such as a suite of graphic design studios, state-of-the-art nursing restheirces, special purpose laboratories, training kitchens and restaurant, and an on-campus business development centre, CoLab, to support spin-off enterprises. their multi-purpose centre, An Dánlann, houses their excellent sport and recreational facilities in addition to their medical centre, counselling service, careers office and chaplaincies.
they are deeply committed to the people in their region. Part of their mission is to help raise the economic prospects of the young people who study with us and by doing so, the prosperity of the wider communities into which they will graduate. That’s why every ctheirse they offer teaches the latest knowledge and skills that employers demand. As part of this, they are involved in many cross-border programmes and are currently fostering a strategic alliance with the University of Ulster.
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