Module 1.1-NZ: The National Research and Innovation System in New Zealand: covering the role of government, business and higher education in the national research and innovation system, funding mechanisms, codes and current issues - compulsory module for New Zealand. This module is offered in an online format utilising the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).

Module 1.1-Sing: The National Research and Innovation System in Singapore: covering the role of government, business and higher education in the national research and innovation system, funding mechanisms, codes and current issues - compulsory module for Singapore. This module is offered in an online format utilising the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).

Module 1.2-NZ: Legislation as it affects research in New Zealand: This module covers the most common legislative frameworks affecting research in New Zealand and focusses on the essential elements that a research manager needs to know about legislation. This module is offered in a complete online format utilising the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).