Master in Creativity and Innovation - L-Università ta' Malta

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Distance Learning - Taught and Research (Mainly Taught)

This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The Master in Creativity and Innovation is an interdisciplinary programme spanning one in-person intensive week at the start of each semester - October and February, with the remaining lectures delivered through face-to-face classes and remote sessions.

This postgraduate course is designed to expand your perception, employ creative skills, develop ideas individually and within teams, sustain a creative climate and manage innovation. It offers methods and processes which help to identify opportunities and cultivate appropriate skills and attitudes. It promotes imaginative, flexible and practical thought and action and improves the ability to respond practically and creatively to problems and opportunities. This programme is attractive if you are a professional from a broad base of disciplines from the local and international scene.

Students who successfully complete the 60 ECTS for the taught study-units can exit with a Postgraduate Diploma if they choose not to proceed with the dissertation component.

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Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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A Bachelor degree from this University, or an equivalent qualification obtained from any other recognized university.

Third Country Nationals who are accepted on this programme are not eligible to apply for a Malta Long-Stay D-Visa since study visas can only be issued for full-time programmes that require physical attendance throughout the course of studies. Third Country Nationals are advised to consult the International Office link in order to apply for a Short-Stay C-Visa.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website.

Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.

During their first two years of the course, students are required to register for 60 ECTS credits in compulsory (44 ECTS) and elective (16 ECTS) study-units. Students are strongly advised to divide the 60 ECTS credits equally over the first and second year of the course.

TAUGHT COMPONENT


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EDB5040	Creativity: Theory and Practice	5 ECTS
EDB5041	Critical Thinking	5 ECTS
IOT5007	Foresight Techniques for Creativity and Innovation	4 ECTS
IOT5029	Innovation in Organisations	5 ECTS
IOT5033	Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

IOT5032	Leadership for Managing Change and Innovation	4 ECTS
IOT5037	Innovation Adoption and Diffusion	4 ECTS
IOT5038	Creativity and Innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

IOT5004	Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods	6 ECTS
IOT5028	Creativity, Innovation and New Digital Technologies	5 ECTS
IOT5034	Strategic and Entrepreneurial Decision-Making	4 ECTS
IOT5039	Integrating Creativity and Innovation in Marketing Concepts	6 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

IOT5006	Strategic Innovative Design for Enhancing Business Performance	4 ECTS
IOT5024	Creativity: Psychological Perspectives	4 ECTS

During their first two years of the course, students are required to register for 60 ECTS credits in compulsory (44 ECTS) and elective (16 ECTS) study-units. During year 2, students are required to register for study-units not covered in Year 1.

TAUGHT COMPONENT


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EDB5040	Creativity: Theory and Practice	5 ECTS
EDB5041	Critical Thinking	5 ECTS
IOT5007	Foresight Techniques for Creativity and Innovation	4 ECTS
IOT5029	Innovation in Organisations	5 ECTS
IOT5033	Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing	4 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

IOT5032	Leadership for Managing Change and Innovation	4 ECTS
IOT5037	Innovation Adoption and Diffusion	4 ECTS
IOT5038	Creativity and Innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

IOT5004	Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods	6 ECTS
IOT5028	Creativity, Innovation and New Digital Technologies	5 ECTS
IOT5034	Strategic and Entrepreneurial Decision-Making	4 ECTS
IOT5039	Integrating Creativity and Innovation in Marketing Concepts	6 ECTS

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

IOT5006	Strategic Innovative Design for Enhancing Business Performance	4 ECTS
IOT5024	Creativity: Psychological Perspectives	4 ECTS

RESEARCH COMPONENT


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

IOT5031	Dissertation	30 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Master in Creativity and Innovation under the auspices of the Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation.

The aim of the programme is to create a process to develop and promote imaginative, flexible and practical thought and action by:

Developing a more creative attitude;
Improving their ability to respond practically and creatively to problems and opportunities;
Learning a variety of approaches designed to develop ideas, manage innovation and apply the knowledge and skills gained;
Being better placed to help establish an organisational climate in which creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation can be fostered;
Understanding a variety of approaches to restructuring organisations;
Learning strategies to deal with the constantly changing landscape.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fee: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400 - Yr 3: NIL

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As a holder of this master programme, you will have an attractive CV and will be sought after by employers to contribute your original creativity and skills to the workplace and improve the team dynamics.

Access to further studies is available at doctorate level.