Bachelor of Innovation with Honours

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.
2. Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.
3. Reflect critically on the role of self and others in continuous learning to build and apply new knowledge in professional contexts throughout your career.
4. Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems.
5. Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems.
6. Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.
7. Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.
8. Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems.
9. Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.
10. Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems.
11. Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.
12. Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.
13. Reflect critically on the role of self and others in continuous learning to build and apply new knowledge in professional contexts throughout your career.
14. Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems.
15. Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.
16. Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and knowledge for a variety of stakeholders across different contexts using a range of media.
17. Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems.
18. Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and knowledge for a variety of stakeholders across different contexts using a range of media.

In today’s world of rapid change, innovative thinkers are in high demand. Innovative change agents can apply commercial, social and ethical knowledge as well as critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems.

The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours develops skills in communication, digital engagement, problem solving, taking initiative and teamwork, enabling you to apply research and creativity skills across a range of contexts.

The course includes an embedded industry research project during which you will gain practical workplace experience while fostering skills in research methodologies that can complement future industry research.

The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours is a pathway from a range of Southern Cross undergraduate degrees for students who wish to build their knowledge in research and creative thinking.

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Creative Practice
• Design-led Innovation
• Innovation Management
• Innovation Ecosystems and Networks.

As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours, students must be complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points).

Class of Honours:

This degree may be awarded in the following classes:

• First Class
• Second Class (Division 1)
• Second Class (Division 2); OR
• Third Class.

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Majors

This course develops the research and creativity skills needed to adapt to change and plan for the future. With a strong foundation in communication and critical thinking, students will build knowledge in innovation, sustainability leadership and problem solving. This course includes an industry research project.

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Indicative total fee $8,500

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

Southern Cross University believes in the power of change. Their graduates stride the global stage at the frontline of healthcare, transforming education in the classroom, and tackling the world’s wicked problems with scientific and engineering solutions. Students enjoy award winning support, teaching quality, and online delivery. Ranked among the best for many years, they will help you make the change you seek to transform your tomorrow.

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Student entry into the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours requires the following:

• Completion of an AQF7 Bachelor degree at this university or another registered Australian Higher Education provider
• Obtained at least a Credit average / GPA of no less than 5
• Satisfied the relevant Associate Dean (Education) that the content of the proposed Honours program, together with any further work the Associate Dean (Education) may prescribe, is sufficient to make the student a suitable candidate for the award of a degree with Honours.

English proficiency entry requirements:

Overall - 6.0

• Listening - minimum 5.5
• Reading - minimum 5.5
• Speaking - minimum 5.5
• Writing - minimum 5.5.

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit for knowledge and skills you have already acquired. Credit gained through prior learning, experiences and qualification can reduce the duration and cost of your course.

The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours includes one (1) double-weighted industry research project unit which provides a practical workplace experience of 300 hours.