该计划的学生将提高他们在工作场所进行创新的能力，使他们能够沉浸于企业环境中并在就业中获得研究生学历。该计划为研究生提供了与所有学科相关的研究和创新机会，为他们提供了无障碍的学术和职业发展机会。<br> –没有正式的课程。该课程将由一名学术负责人指导学生，并与行业导师结对。学生将在计划的第一部分中制定一项研究计划，并将每周至少花费3天的时间从事该项目的工作。<br>学生还将被纳入我们的实践社区，并得到监督和支持。导师制，并获得国内和国际研究人员网络的访问。该计划的学生将成为一群同学的一部分，他们将通过专用的
Students in this programme will advance their ability to innovate in the workplace allowing them to immerse themselves into the enterprise environment and gain a postgraduate qualification whilst in employment. This programme offers an accessible academic and professional career development opportunity in research and innovation at postgraduate level, relevant to all disciplines. ​There are no formal classes. Students will be guided through the programme by an academic lead supervisor and will also be paired with an industry mentor. Students will have developed a research plan in the first part of the programme and will be spending at least 3 days a week in business, working on the project. Students will also be embedded in our community of practice, supported by supervision and mentorship, with access to a national and international network of researchers. Students of the programme will be part of a group of fellow students who will share experiences and knowledge through a dedicated online platforms as well as monthly forums. This framework will ensure students are well supported in all academic aspects as well as allowing the gaining of insights into the business environment the project is undertaken in.<br><br>There are growing career opportunities for professional workplace-based innovators, applied researchers and change leaders. Students will advance skills and expertise highly valued in a workplace or research environment and will be able to research and develop projects, and lead change initiatives in a business environment. Graduates will be able to use this qualification for their professional development and to develop the skills required to undertake new roles within a business or other enterprise group. ​Graduates may choose to progress to doctoral study at New Zealand and overseas institutions.