Learning Outcomes
You will learn how to:
Drivers of change
Gain knowledge of the technological and social forces shaping our work and lives, in both a global and local context.
Leading through change
Develop capabilities to create, lead and implement change strategies for the workplace that respond to changing needs and expectations.
Planning for change
Apply practical skills using insight and foresight to plan amid constant change.
A toolkit to problem-solve
Learn how different tools and techniques can be applied to solve complex problems.
Develop a deeper understanding of the key levers and impacts of the digital economy and gain new perspectives and knowledge needed to thrive in the future of work.
This Level 8 NZQA accredited (60 credits) postgraduate certificate will help you identify how digital technologies and societal shifts are transforming industries and changing what ‘value’ means for individuals, organisations and communities.
Understand the difference between hindsight, insight and foresight to enable you to learn from the past, while planning for the future. Learn how new economic models and changing demographics are shaping the future of work and society. Explore how to respond and build knowledge and expertise that supports personal growth and the development of new insights.
The four courses of this programme are taught and assessed in an integrated way to reflect the complexity of change, the digital economy and enable learners to develop skills and capability to lead and navigate the future.
This study is so applicable to everyday life. It's current, forward-thinking, innovative and relevant, all at the same time. You really feel how the mix of new conversations supports better understanding and clarity for where we're headed.
PATHWAYS
Where this could take you
Apply your technology knowledge in a practical way to create innovative change
Follow your passion
Take your learning and apply to lead a future-focused project for your community or workplace that will enable effective navigation of the rise of the digital economy.
Boost your career
Refresh or redesign your role in your organisation to address change or step into a new career to reflect your aspirations and enable application of your learning.
Continue your impact
Stack your credits toward our Master of Technological Futures or Master of Change and Organisational Resilience
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Team
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Course outline
How this programme works
Incorporate technology into your world
Discover
Part 1: Drivers of Change and Impact.
Examine and evaluate the impact of the digital economy on your practice. Explore the role of digitalisation and adaptation, the complexity of societal shifts, and the importance of human potential to thrive in the future. Explore case studies in collaborative groups to learn lessons from organisations navigating change and disruption from the rise of the digital economy.
Plan
Part 2: Strategies for Change.
Building on your understanding of the impact of the digital economy, move forward to explore strategies used to address these impacts. Consider the role of emerging disruptive technologies and new skillsets to respond to change. You will develop a 'Theoretical but Actionable Plan' to advance an area of your practice or address a challenge faced in your organisation.
Implement
Put your project into practice or further your knowledge with our Master of Technological Futures or Master of Change and Organisational Resilience.
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