Innovation

A new way of thinking and working

Tackling the world’s urgent challenges – food security, education, inequality, housing, healthcare, and sustainability – requires bold, new ways of thinking and working. While it’s natural to gravitate toward like-minded people, transdisciplinary practice thrives on diversity and inclusion. It’s about respecting differences, embracing varied perspectives, and cultivating a flexible, adaptable mindset. This approach equips you to navigate complexity and drive innovative solutions to the world’s toughest problems.

crowdsource

800+ industry partners

for workplace integrated learning.
settings

46% of Australian businesses

classified as innovation-active.

ABS, 2023
payments

$15bn government investment

to support sectors accelerating innovation.

Jobs and Skills Australia

Why study Innovation?

Take any transdisciplinary innovation course or subject at UTS means stepping beyond traditional academic boundaries. Led by top academics and industry experts, alongside peers from diverse fields, you’ll tackle real-world challenges creatively and collaboratively. This distinctive approach is rarely found at other Australian universities, making UTS a leader in transdisciplinary education.

Connect with industry

Industry partnerships

Our unparalleled workplace-integrated learning program will see you working with various partners to develop innovative ideas to address their current business challenges.

Partners such as but not limited to Australia, Piping Hot, Transport for NSW, and UNICEF.

And often, our partners will create career pathways for our best graduates.

Related study areas

Data Science and Innovation

Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skills to tackle data science tasks for business problems.

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Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Adopt a creative mindset that questions the norm, thrives in ambiguity, and uncovers innovative solutions.

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Entrepreneurship

At UTS, our internationally ranked management degrees blend practical skills with to-the-minute theory, giving you the chance to build capabilities, knowledge and understanding to accelerate your success.

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Social Impact

Pursuing social impact as a career means you'll be at the forefront of driving positive change and addressing the world's biggest challenges. At UTS, we can help prepare you to lead change that aligns with your individual mission, supports your purpose, and positively contributes to society.

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