Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship GC In&Ent.

2009

Program Outline

Programs in innovation and entrepreneurship are designed to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and, to some extent, experience to confidently engage in innovation and entrepreneurship in either leadership or support roles.

Programs include a mix of knowledge intensive and experiential courses delivered in a blended learning mode generally comprising two plus two day intensive sessions with an intervening period of personal study facilitated by online support materials.

The Graduate Certificate is a 12 unit program including 6 units of core courses and 6 units of electives.

Programs courses are delivered in intensive sessions.

Intending students should consult the program coordinator early in the year in which they plan to study to check whether particular courses or projects will be available.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Higher Education applicants You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 3GC048 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Tuition fees:	Australian Full-fee place: $9,000 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Tuition fee:	International student place: $12,500 for 6 months
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

Innovation, Entrepreneurship

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

 

Total units required for this program - 12 units Core Courses
TECHCOMM 5016 Entrepreneurship & Innovation (3 units) TECHCOMM 5018 Opportunity Assessment (3 units)
Electives
TECHCOMM 5001 Marketing Technology & Innovation (3 units) TECHCOMM 5004 Managing Risk (3 units) TECHCOMM 5008 Leading & Managing (3 units) TECHCOMM 5015 Project and Innovation Finance and Accounting (3 units) TECHCOMM 5021 Applied Project Management I (3 units) TECHCOMM 7022 Creativity & Innovation (3 units) TECHCOMM 7028Managing Strategy & Growth (3 units) Note: With permission from the Program Coordinator, an elective may be chosen from any postgraduate course taught by the Entepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC).

Career Opportunities

Innovative or entrepreneurial positions in a wide range of leadership or support roles. Graduates may be interested in starting up their own businesses, working as early-stage business advisors or financiers, working in regional development or government policy, or managing new ventures within large organisations.

Graduate Attributes

• Internationally recognized and advanced levels of knowledge and understanding of the process and techniques involved in assessing and transforming ideas into innovation opportunities and new ventures.
• An ability to locate, analyse, evaluate, and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner to facilitate the assessment and transformation of ideas into innovation opportunities and new ventures.
• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future innovation and entrepreneurship issues, problems and concerns encountered by communities and throughout the new venture process.
• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication in facilitating and implementing innovation and new venture processes.
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life that emerges innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community in pursuing the creation, implementation and growth of innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues encountered in engaging with innovation and entrepreneurship within the global context and the importance of exercising professional skills and responsibilities in dealing with social and cultural issues.

Useful Links

• Postgraduate Coursework Program Information Leaflet
• Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre
• Postgraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre Enquiry Form

Program Rules

Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences