Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation

Program Overview

The Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation (MCISI) is a transformative postgraduate program designed to equip professionals with the skills to navigate complex challenges and drive innovation. Through a hybrid teaching model, participants engage in foundation subjects, key enabling methodologies, studio choices, and electives, customizing their learning journey to align with their career aspirations. The program fosters transdisciplinary collaboration, enabling participants to transcend disciplinary boundaries and reinvent their organizations and sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation (MCISI) is an innovative postgraduate program specifically designed to transform professional capacities to grapple with complex, open, dynamic, and networked problems prevalent in today's work environments. It provides adaptable, transdisciplinary, professional learning pathways, allowing participants to transcend disciplinary and sectoral boundaries, fostering innovation. Additionally, it enables cohorts from partner organizations to engage in real-world, transdisciplinary professional learning experiences, collaborating with UTS staff and international experts to reinvent their organizations, professions, and sectors based on emerging transdisciplinary practices. This program was developed to cater to both the needs of partner organizations and individual participants' aspirations by offering flexible, blended, and bespoke elements. The program focuses on equipping organizations and individuals with the skills necessary to enhance their innovation profile and strategic leadership capacity. Participants are granted the flexibility to select subjects relevant to their practice and customize a master's-level program of study that aligns with their sectors' strategic goals and their personal career aspirations. Furthermore, it enables lifelong learning, adapting to the evolving circumstances and stages of their professional lives.

Outline:

The Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation (MCISI) is a part-time program typically spanning two years but can be completed within two to four years. It leverages a hybrid teaching model, combining intensive, short-duration sessions and flexible learning options.

Program Content:

The MCISI program curriculum comprises a holistic blend of foundation subjects, key enabling methodology subjects, studio choices, and electives.

Foundation Subjects (15 credit points):

• Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation - Masterclass
• Creative Practices and Methods

Key Enabling Methodology Subjects (9 credit points):

• Subject selections are made in consultation with the MCISI Program and Communities Manager based on individual interests and career goals.

Studio Choices (12 credit points):

• Participants select two studio subjects from a range of options, engaging in collaborative, practice-based learning experiences.

Electives (30 credit points):

• Participants choose electives from a diverse range of subject offerings to tailor their learning journey to their specific interests and professional aspirations.

Indicative Course Schedule:

The following is a representative example of a part-time program schedule. The actual program sequence may vary depending on the student's commencement session and year:

Year 1

• October session: Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation - Masterclass
• November session: Creative Practices and Methods

Year 2

• Session 2: Futures
• Session 3: Practices and Transdisciplinary Action
• Session 4: Frame Creation and Co-Evolution
• Spring session: Digging for Paradigms

Year 3

• Session 2: Theory of Change
• Autumn session: The Innovation Lab
• Session 3: Future Value and Impact
• Session 4: Networks and Ecosystems
• Spring session: Future-proof Your Organization

Assessment:

Assessment methods within the Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation program are designed to evaluate student learning outcomes effectively and comprehensively.

Assessment Methods:

• Written assignments: Essays, reports, and case studies assess students' analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Presentations: Individual and group presentations gauge students' ability to articulate ideas, synthesize information, and engage an audience.
• Projects: Practical projects demonstrate students' problem-solving, creativity, and innovation capabilities.
• Reflective journals: Reflective journals encourage students to critically evaluate their learning experiences, document their progress, and identify areas for growth.
• Peer assessment: Students provide feedback on each other's work, fostering critical thinking, constructive criticism, and self-assessment skills.

Teaching:

The Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation (MCISI) program employs a dynamic and engaging teaching approach, utilizing diverse methodologies to foster deep learning and critical thinking.

Teaching Methods:

• Interactive lectures: Experts in the field deliver lectures that introduce key concepts and theories.
• Group discussions: Collaborative group discussions encourage students to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and develop innovative solutions.
• Case studies: Real-world case studies provide a practical context for applying theoretical knowledge and developing problem-solving skills.
• Simulation exercises: Simulation exercises immerse students in realistic scenarios, enabling them to test their decision-making and strategic planning abilities.
• Guest speakers: Industry professionals and thought leaders share their experiences and insights, exposing students to diverse perspectives and best practices.

Faculty:

The MCISI program is led by a team of highly qualified and experienced academic staff, researchers, and industry practitioners. Their expertise spans various disciplines, including design thinking, innovation management, organizational behavior, and strategic communication. This interdisciplinary faculty brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the program.

Careers:

The Master of Creative Intelligence and Strategic Innovation (MCISI) program prepares graduates for diverse and rewarding career opportunities in various sectors and industries.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

• Change makers
• Consultants
• Intra/Entrepreneurs
• Managers
• Team leaders
• Middle and senior professionals