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Bachelor of Innovation with Honours

Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BInnov(Hons)

  • Course code

    3508100

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

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 to foster 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.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.

CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.

CLO3: Reflect critically on the role of self and others in continuous learning to build and apply new knowledge in professional contexts throughout your career.

CLO4: Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems.

CLO5: Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems.

GA2: Creativity

CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.

CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.

CLO4: Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems.

GA3: Ethical practice

CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.

CLO5: Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.

CLO2: Conduct research with some independence to inform responses to contemporary, complex issues.

GA5: Lifelong learning

CLO3: Reflect critically on the role of self and others in continuous learning to build and apply new knowledge in professional contexts throughout your career.

CLO4: Evaluate and transform information to produce integrated and innovative solutions to complex problems.

GA6: Communication and social skills

CLO1: Apply advanced skills and knowledge, individually and collaboratively, to address real-world issues in innovative ways.

CLO6: Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and knowledge for a variety of stakeholders across different contexts using a range of media.

GA7: Cultural competence

CLO5: Apply diverse cultural perspectives to inform understanding of complex and interconnected ethical, social, technological and environmental factors in real-world problems.

CLO6: Effectively communicate ideas, concepts and knowledge for a variety of stakeholders across different contexts using a range of media.

The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours includes one (1) double-weighted industry research project unit.

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.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Term 1 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course 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:

  1. First Class;
  2. Second Class (Division 1);
  3. Second Class (Division 2); or
  4. Third Class.

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language 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:

  1. First Class;
  2. Second Class (Division 1);
  3. Second Class (Division 2); or
  4. Third Class.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

EDUC4010 Creative Practice
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1
Term1
EDUC4011 Design-led Innovation
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1
Term1
EDUC4012 Innovation Management
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2
Term2
EDUC4013 Innovation Ecosystems and Networks
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2
Term2
EDUC4014 Research Methodologies
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
Term3
EDUC4015 Research Proposal
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
Term3
EDUC4016 Industry Research Project
Dual Term4
24 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Dual Term4
Dual Term4

Note 1:

Double-weighted unit

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC4010 Creative Practice
EDUC4011 Design-led Innovation
EDUC4012 Innovation Management
EDUC4013 Innovation Ecosystems and Networks
EDUC4014 Research Methodologies
EDUC4015 Research Proposal
EDUC4016 Industry Research Project Note 1