Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Master of Technological Futures
Qualification Type Masters Degree
Level 9
Credits 180
Subject Area
  • Mixed Field Programmes » Other Mixed Field Programmes » Mixed Field Programmes not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Master of Technological Futures enables professionals,
leaders and entrepreneurs to lead their organisations
(professions, industries and communities) to become highly
responsive and adaptable in the context of emerging and
disruptive technologies.
Graduate profile
Master of Technological Futures graduates will be able to:
* Lead organisational change in the context of emerging
and disruptive technologies by critically applying
relevant advanced knowledge and collaborative skills.
In addition, the graduate capabilities of the approved Master of
Technological Futures will:
* Recognise, access and critically engage in available
scholarship and advanced specialised knowledge to
remain professionally current.
* Engage in contexualised self-reflection on practice and
recognise the potential to influence applied professional
practice, through enhanced professional understanding
underpinned by a kaupapa Maori philosophy with
substantial and authentic engagement with the
appropriate communities.
* Working in the content of practice, improve
communication across disciplines and cultures within
changing environments.
* Apply professionally relevant knowledge and, using
evidence, innovate within practice.
* Through leadership and collaboration, analyse,
understand and propose potential solutions to complex
professional challenges.
* Anticipate communication challenges in context of
practice and determine effective appropriate
communication methods to disseminate to target
audiences and relevant and contemporary professional
practice techniques to the wider audience.
* Plan, execute and complete novel applied practice
research that informs and impacts practice, contributing
to profession-relevant knowledge.
Graduates completing a supervised Level 9 Research Project of
90 credits and above will also be able to:
* Demonstrate a high order of skill in the planning,
execution and completion of a piece of original research
or other scholarly work to an internationally recognised
standard.
Education pathways
Graduates could continue study through a Doctoral pathway (research-based or professional). Entry into a Doctoral programme will be dependent on the regulations and entry requirements of the institution being applied to.
Employment pathways
Employment pathways will be determined by the graduate's level of achievement, previous education and experience, and choice of career. Possible pathways from the Master of Technological Futures include, but are not limited to technology and digital transformation, organisational change, leadership, and entrepreneurialism. Capabilities and knowledge gained through this programme are transferable across industries which provides opportunities for students to progress their careers in different industries, organisations and communities.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation AcademyEx Education Limited Partnership
Developed By AcademyEx Education Limited Partnership
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3900
Status Current
Created 2018-09-17 10:51:22.0
Next Review 2025-11-30 00:00:00.0
Content
Master of Technological Futures is designed to provide
professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs from the technology
and business sectors, who work with some of the fastest
growing and most sought after technological and business skills,
an opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of emerging
technology, its impact, and how to forecast disruption and lead boldly through unprecedented change. It is intended for individuals who work in professions, industries and communities affected by emerging technology, or those who wish to reengineer their careers in this context. This includes technicaland business professionals from a range of industries including but not limited to agriculture, construction, law, accounting, medicine, engineering etc.

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