MIG will start in January and run intensively for three weeks. This format mirrors real-world innovation practices and will allow you to achieve a lot in a short amount of time. There is some online pre-work to complete before you start the intensive – this will provide you with everything you need to know to get started!
You'll undertake workshops at 750 Collins Street, in the heart of the CBD. This is a three-minute walk from Southern Cross station.
Unit dates: Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 12 February 2026
| Week | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 27 Jan – Fri 30 Jan | Approx. 10am – 4pm |
| 2 | Mon 2 Feb – Thu 5 Feb | Approx. 10am – 4pm |
| 3 | Mon 9 Feb – Wed 11 Feb | Approx. 10am – 4pm |
You'll undertake workshops at Monash University Malaysia.
Unit dates: Monday 12 January to Friday 30 January 2026
| Week | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 12 Jan – Thu 15 Jan | Approx. 10am – 4pm |
| 2 | Mon 19 Jan – Thu 22 Jan | Approx. 10am – 4pm |
| 3 | Mon 26 Jan – Wed 30 Jan | Approx. 10am – 4pm |
No, any student, from any degree, will benefit. No matter your discipline and background, this unit will build your professional confidence. Develop the skills to influence change, intervene in society, create social and environmental impact, and solve problems through applying innovation tools. Innovation skills are important for creating positive impact in any workplace, sector or disciplinary context. They are valuable for those aspiring to roles in large corporations, SMEs, the UN or government, through to those who want to work for a charity or create their own startup. Students in this unit come from all disciplinary backgrounds. Why? A diversity of perspectives generates creativity, the foundation of innovation. All are welcome from engineering and science to arts, design, music, business and beyond. To enrol, you must be from an eligible degree with 6 points of elective space available. Please see the list of eligible courses.
No, this is a unit for everyone. It will open up your future opportunities by introducing you to purposeful innovation. You'll learn why innovation matters for your next steps and start to explore and develop your professional identity. MIG will increase your employability because innovation skills are in demand in all workplaces and disciplinary fields. You'll learn how to seize opportunity in disruption and manage a dynamic career. Learn how to harness innovation skills to create a positive impact in the world - no matter your passions. The unit allows you to layer innovation skills on top of your existing disciplinary training; this will help you apply your disciplinary expertise in real-world contexts. The skills developed are highly complementary to your degree, no matter your field.
No, you just need a curious mind and a willingness to get involved. This unit is the perfect way to start learning how to engage in a professional context. It aims to boost your employability, your professional confidence and your industry networks.
There is something for everyone! We offer challenges from corporations, SMEs, Not-For-Profits, government and UN agencies, and startups. Whether you're interested in social impact, government roles or digital or technical challenges, you'll likely find a challenge that suits you. In most cases, students will gain one of their top 5 preferences. No matter the industry challenge you work on, you'll gain valuable skills, mindsets, networks and tools for your career. In MIG, you will focus upon learning an innovation practice, process and mindset - through ‘doing’ or in other words through experience. The skills developed are transferable to all types of careers, whether you want to work in a NPO, a technical role, a corporation, a government role, or create your own startup. After you set your preferences, you will be matched to a particular industry challenge based upon your interests and skills. During the unit, you will work with an interdisciplinary team, an industry partner and a coach to create an innovative solution to the challenge. You'll have lots of support along the way.
Below are some examples:
Like other units, you'll receive a final mark. There are no exams. The assessment comprises both individual (70%) and group work (30%). There is scheduled class time for guided assessment development throughout the three-week program.
Individual tasks (70%)
Group tasks (30%)
Training, and templates or examples, are provided for assessment tasks.
You'll notice that reflection is a thread in this unit, as the experience of applying innovation practices to a real world challenge will help you further understand your emerging professional identity and the impact you can have as part of an interdisciplinary team. The unit is bookended by small individual reflection tasks.
There are no interviews or applications involved. You can enrol directly through WES, provided you're enrolled in an eligible degree (there are no prerequisites).
Check our enrolment information for all the details.
For general enquiries, contact our fabulous MIG team at monashinnovationguarantee@monash.edu.
You’re also welcome to reach out to the Head of Unit, Dr Joel Moore at joel.moore@monash.edu, or Unit Coordinator Keri Clarke at keri.clarke@monash.edu.
If you have a question about enrolling in WES, timetabling, your course progression or course requirements, contact Monash Connect.
You’ll learn more about the goals of the unit, including why innovation matters for your career and desired area of future impact. We’ll walk you through how the unit will run and the shape of assessment. You’ll be able to ask questions and consult with the unit coordinator at the end of these sessions.
The MIG unit is delivered in-person only, to support the style of teamwork and industry activities we will run for the creation of innovation solutions.
Monash Australia students:
MIG Malaysia students: MON3750
Throughout the MIG program, you will receive support and guidance from industry and academic experts, your teammates, your industry partner and your specialist coach.
There's plenty of time in workshops for you and your peers to work on assessments together, with assistance from your coach.
We aim to ensure the assessments are exciting, practical and 'doable'!
You'll need to enrol at least one week before your program starts. After this date, we'll email you a list of industry challenges and invite you to set your preferences. To set your preferences, go to Moodle and find the preferencing tab. Read about all the different industry challenges on offer and set your top 5 choices. Consider your values and interests as well as the skills and networks you would like to build. We will reveal your challenge on Day 2 of the program.
We have all types of challenges e.g. process, product, service, mapping, strategy, technical, social, digital, EDI, etc.
Below are some examples:
To check the census date for MIG, take a look at our census dates and teaching periods page.
Same as any standard Monash unit, you can withdraw from MIG without any financial penalty before 11.59pm on the census date.
Enrol now to complete MIG during our Summer B 2026 teaching period.
Before you enrol, just keep in mind:
Same as any standard Monash unit, you can withdraw from MIG without any financial penalty before 11.59pm on the census date.
Attain industry endorsement for your innovation solution and ‘Pitch to Industry’ assessment. In order to be endorsed, the solution presented to industry must drive social or environmental value and must be considered innovative, valuable, feasible and implementable by the industry partner.
To earn a MIG digital badge:
Digital badges for these programs commence in November 2023. Badges cannot be issued for achievements before this date.
Absolutely not! MIG is all about supporting you and nurturing your confidence in a way that feels right for you. Public speaking can be intimidating for many, and you don't need any prior experience or comfort in this area to join MIG. If you're looking for a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment to develop your skills, MIG is the perfect place for you.
While there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and build your confidence if you choose, speaking in front of groups of others is never mandatory. We also offer informal, optional chances to practice speaking in both small and large groups, allowing you to ease into it at your own pace, should you wish to. There is also lots of fun, engaging training on offer.