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MSc (AgInnovation: Agricultural Innovation & Entrepreneurship), MSc

University of Galway, Ireland

University of Galway

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About MSc (AgInnovation: Agricultural Innovation & Entrepreneurship), MSc - at University of Galway

The Masters in AgInnovation is a one-year programme that provides students with the concepts needed to develop technological solutions to the problems confronting Irish agriculture and the food sector. The course combines MIT's 'Disciplined Entrepreneurship' curriculum with concepts from design thinking and customer discovery. An important feature of the course is that students learn to work with a variety of groups to understand needs and opportunities. The course highlights both business analysis as well as communication skills so that the programme's graduates are well-equipped to either launch their own enterprise or manage innovation projects within a larger organization. Funded by HEA through its Springboard programme https://springboardcourses.ie/details/11290, AgInnovate is delivered as a mix of on-line lectures and monthly sessions on campus.

The aim of this course is to teach people how to:

Particular consideration is given to helping participants address:

Our focus is on developing students critical thinking, curiosity and utilising a range of tools that will help manage the innovation process. You do not need to bring an idea to the course as we will help you identify opportunities ripe for Innovation. We foster a learn by doing atmosphere with experiential learning at the heart of this MSc.

*Closing date
Since the programme is supported by Springboard+ with funds from the Irish government and the EU, applications are normally due before or around 15 August annually. However, if warranted, the application deadline can be extended until the programme commecnes in mid-September 2024.

Apply at https://springboardcourses.ie/details/11290.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Galway to find course entry requirements.

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