Strategic innovation masters launched

An new innovative international masters programme aimed mainly at mid-career professionals interested in improving their creativity and idea generation, innovation management, foresight and entrepreneurship is being launched by the University of Malta in collaboration with the University of Potsdam, Germany, the UK's University of Teeside, and Turku School of Economics in Finland.

The M.Sc. in Strategic Innovation in Future Creation has been specifically designed for people who are unable to leave their home or place of work for long periods of time due to other commitments.

The two-year programme starts in October and will be delivered by experts in the four main subject areas from the four universities mainly by asynchronous e-learning. Participants only need to commit about 15 hours per week of their time.

This will be complemented by four intensive residential seminars of one week each, spread over the two academic years - one week at each partner university.

The fee is approximately €8,000 per annum. Participants' travel and accommodation expenses are not included. Maltese residents may apply for funding under the Strategic Education Pathways Scholarships (Steps). For details view www.education.gov.mt/steps.htm .

For more information, contact the University of Malta's Edward de Bono Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking on 2132 3981, e-mail: einnform@um.edu.mt or view the website www.einnform.eu.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in any discipline awarded by the University of Malta or another recognised university.

The deadline for applications is May 15, although late applications will be accepted until July 30. To apply, University of Malta graduates should e-mail admissions@um.edu.mt, while international students should e-mail: int-eu@um.edu.mt or intoff@um.edu.mt.