Singapore University of Social Sciences
Master of IP and Innovation Management
Singapore, Singapore
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Innovations are not just improving people's lives, they have become an important means for economies and businesses to stay competitive in today's global marketplace. In such an innovation-driven environment, the realisation that intangible assets (IA) and intellectual property (IP) currently make up the bulk of companies' value has fuelled the need for professionals with quality IA/IP expertise — talents who can develop and align IA/IP strategies to achieve business goals, and business leaders who can reap the benefits of their innovations and IA/IP.
Through the Master of IP and Innovation Management (MIPIM) programme, with stackable options as well from a Graduate Certificate to Graduate Diploma specialisations in IP Management or Patent Agency, respectively, the Singapore University of Social Sciences aims to arm you with value-added know-how and real-world skills to utilise IA/IP as a strategic lever to generate, protect, promote and translate new ideas into valuable commercial advantages in today's innovation-based economy.
The MIPIM programme is the first and only graduate programme in IP and innovation management offered in Singapore. So don't miss this unique learning opportunity. Apply today and be a part of a select group of specially-trained professionals with the strategic and management expertise to take IA/IP to market so as to drive and shape business success and define Singapore's future economy.
- Professionals aspiring to be patent attorneys/agents, a regulated profession in Singapore.
- IP professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills set to advance their current IP roles.
- Professionals and mid-careerists interested in transiting to the IP industry or upgrading their skills to add value to their job roles and their organisations.
The MIPIM curriculum builds on a common core foundation on IP law and IP management. It is followed by training in specialised domain knowledge and skills through completing courses in one of the three (3) specialisation tracks, each representing the different skills set needed to operate in the IP ecosystem. Individuals could opt for multiple pathways in which they may graduate with a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or a master's degree.
2-year (24 month) Pathway
The 2-year pathway (MIPIM-MAJ) is open to local students only and offers the following specialisations:
- IP Management Track
- IP Technology Track
- Patent Agency Track
1-year (12 month) Accelerated Pathway
The 1-year accelerated (MIPIM) pathway is open to both local and international students; and it offers the following specialisations:
- IP Management Track
- IP Technology Track
Graduates can look forward to a rewarding career in IP and related industries. For example, individuals aspiring to become patent attorneys may work at law firms, IP firms, or even IP divisions of major corporations that innovate and conduct R&D. Graduates of the other two specialisations can go on to work as IP consultants / managers / experts that advise, manage and help businesses develop appropriate IP strategies to monetise their intangible assets. Others places of work include IP offices and technology transfer offices at research institutions/universities.
The MIPIM curriculum builds on a common core foundation on IP law and IP management. It is followed by training in specialised domain knowledge and skills through completing courses in one of the three (3) specialisation tracks, each representing the different skills set needed to operate in the IP ecosystem. Individuals could opt for multiple pathways in which they may graduate with a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or a master's degree.
2-year (24 month) Pathway
The 2-year pathway (MIPIM-MAJ) is open to local students only and offers the following specialisations:
- IP Management Track
- IP Technology Track
- Patent Agency Track
1-year (12 month) Accelerated Pathway
The 1-year accelerated (MIPIM) pathway is open to both local and international students, and it offers the following specialisations:
- IP Management Track
- IP Technology Track